Spirited Away 2 – Hidden Love
(A/N: Hello there guys! I hope you will not kill me! Because I am now sort of free… I've just got my violin exam next… -.-"But still I have some time! And I hope you enjoyed the last chapter! . Anyway, please R&R!)
Chapter Twenty-Seven
The warm ray of light from the glistening Sun shone on Chihiro's eyes, making Chihiro squint and wake up. She looked around and suddenly felt cold as she realized as Haku was not here.
"Haku?" Chihiro whispered and she slowly clambered out of bed, but then fell onto the hard, cold floor.
"Oww," Chihiro complained as she rubbed the back of her head, until she saw a shadow looming over her.
"Chihiro, what happened?" Haku asked and he knelt down to see Chihiro.
"Huh? Nothing, I just slipped and bumped my head, it's ok though," Chihiro explained and Haku stretched his hand out for Chihiro who gratefully accepted it; Haku pulled Chihiro up and began to run.
"Haku, where are we going?" Chihiro asked as she was lead out of the bedroom and down the many stairs.
"Just wait and see, we have to hurry though," Haku explained and Chihiro gave Haku a perplexed face before sprinting so their shoulders were meeting.
After a while of running, Haku suddenly stopped and Chihiro, who was still full energy, ran in front of Haku; however Haku quickly wrapped an arm around Chihiro's waist and stopped her.
"Wait here my dear one," Haku whispered and brought Chihiro up to him, and wrapped his arm around her and Chihiro held onto the strong arms holding her.
"Haku, why on earth have you brought me here?" Chihiro asked and Haku's slender finger touched Chihiro's lips to silence her.
"Shh, just wait a little longer," Haku whispered and Chihiro gazed in the direction where Haku was pointing.
Soon, small crystals began to rise up from the river below, and they hovered from side to side before opening their wings and flying up, circling within themselves. Their wings reflected the water and Sun's light, making a rainbow.
"Wow, it's so beautiful…" Chihiro whispered and Haku chuckled to himself.
"Did you know that today has two important events?" Haku asked and Chihiro shook her head.
"Well those crystals you saw just then were little crystal spirits, they wake up when it is the start of the Love Festival," Haku explained and Chihiro instantly blushed.
"So you mean, it's like Valentine's Day?" Chihiro asked and Haku nodded.
"Yes you can say that," Haku whispered.
"But there's also something else which is special today," Haku explained.
"Oh?" Chihiro asked and she turned around to face Haku, still in his clutches.
"Happy birthday Chihiro Ogino," Haku spoke and Chihiro's eyes widened.
"It's my birthday today?" Chihiro asked and her eyes shone with innocence which made Haku smile.
"Yes, it's August 7th," Haku explained and Chihiro gasped.
"Oh yeah, it is! Sorry, I must have lost track of the day ever since I came here," Chihiro explained and Haku nodded.
"And to celebrate, everyone has planned a party for you, so we must hurry back," Haku clarified and he let go of Chihiro, to hold onto her hand, however Chihiro brushed it away.
"Sorry Haku, but I want to race you!" Chihiro declared and Haku grinned.
"So it's a race then?" Haku asked and Chihiro nodded.
"Three! Two! One…" Haku shouted, and as he was about to shout "go", Chihiro kissed him on the lips before sprinting off. It took a while for Haku to recover from his embarrassment, but when he saw Chihiro in front of him, he grinned and ran full speed.
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Haku soon saw Chihiro standing at the doorway of the Bathhouse; she was leaning on the door's frame, with a smirk on her face.
"Well it seems as though the Human has won again!" Chihiro announced and Haku walked up to Chihiro, he slowly wrapped his arms around her waist and Chihiro placed her arms around Haku's neck. Slowly, Haku began to lean in and kiss Chihiro's delicate lips until…
"Chihiro! I've found you! We need to get… Oh…" Lin shouted and she felt a huge smile creeping onto her face. Quickly, Chihiro and Haku broke free and looked away from each other.
"Come on you love birds, just kiss already!" Lin shouted, however she was greeted by silence and deadly stares from Haku.
"Well, erm…" Lin started, however Haku quickly interrupted.
"Aren't you going to go help Chihiro dress?" Haku asked and Lin smiled.
"Yep!" Lin answered and made a grab for Chihiro, however Chihiro ran from Lin's clutches,
"I don't need help to dress! I mean, I know how to put on my clothes… Right?" Chihiro stated and suddenly Lin began to laugh and laugh.
"What's so funny? Haku?" Chihiro asked and looked over to Haku, who was also chuckling to himself.
"Well you see Chihiro, what I meant was to pick your clothes and style your hair, because I don't think you brought any party clothes right?" Haku explained and Chihiro nodded and blushed a little with embarrassment.
"Oh right, yeah, I'm sorry," Chihiro apologized and bowed down her head, before running over to Haku.
"Dress prettily ok?" Haku whispered and instantly blushed, however Chihiro smiled.
"Yep and you dress smartly right?" Chihiro teased and left Haku, who was chuckling, to Lin.
"See you later dragon!" Lin shouted and she and Chihiro waved backwards.
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Haku stepped out into the balcony and stared out into afternoon Sun, blazing in the middle of the air.
"Sure is a pretty and warm day, isn't it?" a voice asked and Haku turned around to see Lord Keitaro with Ryu. Haku bowed down his head and once given the signal he brought his head back up.
"Hello there Lord Keitaro," Haku muttered and he stared at him and Ryu, waiting for them to attack.
"No need to worry Haku, I have no intention to attack you, believe me, I just want to explain something to you, but it seems as though your little human friend isn't here is she?" Lord Keitaro explained and Haku shook his head.
"No, today is Chihiro's birthday and there will be a party, sorry for not inviting you earlier, however the workers suddenly announced it only this morning," Haku explained and Lord Keitaro nodded.
"It's fine, besides I believe there will be an upcoming event far more important than this one," Lord Keitaro stated and Haku looked at me with his eyebrows knitted into one.
"Don't worry Haku, it will be a good event, for you anyway," Lord Keitaro explained and looked down at Ryu, who had his fists clenched.
"If you don't mind sir, please may I have a word with Haku? About the test," Ryu asked and Lord Keitaro nodded.
"Of course, and you may as well be keep an eye at the party, if Haku doesn't mind," Lord Keitaro explained and Haku shook his head.
"Good, then I'll be off then! And please do say my 'Happy Birthday' to Chihiro," Lord Keitaro asked and Haku nodded, before he and Ryu bowed down at Lord Keitaro's leave.
"So what do you want to talk about?" Haku asked and Ryu eyed him carefully.
"I believe that you have no idea about the test Lord Keitaro gave out for Chihiro," Ryu explained.
"Well, Lord Keitaro says that if Chihiro fails she goes back to the Human World, however seeing as she has passed, she can stay wherever she wants, and in addition, I have the power to ask for Chihiro's hand in marriage…" Ryu explained and Haku gave him piercing eyes, whilst interrupting Ryu.
"Then what happens if she doesn't want to marry you?" Haku demanded and Ryu chuckled.
"What's so funny?"
"You're reaction. Yes, I can see you love Chihiro dearly, so I have decided to let you have that chance, and I know that you are already planning onto, aren't you?" Ryu asked and looked at the turquoise and amber velvet box. Haku nodded and looked away.
"So, I really do hope, you will always protect her and will not allow any harm to her. However, most of all, to always love, like you have always have," Ryu explained and Haku nodded.
"Thank you," Haku thanked and Ryu jumped up.
Haku looked down at the velvet box lying in the palm of his hand, he slowly and carefully opened the lid to see a beautiful ring, it was silver and a swirl of ember circled around it, like ivory growing on the trunks of huge trees. On the top of the ring was a beautiful scale, dyed to be the mixture of a gorgeous color of turquoise and ember. Haku smiled and hoped that his handiwork was enough…
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"Ok Chihiro hold still for a minute!" Lin shouted and Chihiro nodded as Zeniba pulled Chihiro's hair into a fancy bun, the remaining part of her hair was combed down to reach the middle of Chihiro's back. Within her wavy hair were small beads of crystals and each crystal shone different colors. Chihiro stood up as Zeniba guided her to and Chihiro gasped as she saw what she was wearing in the mirror.
A white and blue dress wrapped Chihiro's body and the front of the dress was decorated with myriad of tiny matching crystals along with her hair. The crystals begin to disappear as you go down the dress, at the edge of the dress, a hint of turquoise shone in the small light of the room. However what amazed Chihiro were the flowers and dragons, almost dancing on Chihiro's dress.
"Thank you guys," Chihiro whispered and a tear slowly slid down Chihiro's soft cheek.
"Hey, don't cry! I'm going to cry in a minute!" Lin complained, however she laughed and gave Chihiro thumbs up.
"But Granny, Lin, why does it look like I'm going to a wedding or something?" Chihiro asked and Zeniba and Lin both exchanged happy glances.
"Just wait and see," they both said and Lin took Chihiro's hand.
"Come on! Everyone's waiting for us!" Lin explained and Chihiro nodded.
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Haku stared at the door in which Chihiro was meant to appear from and he bit his lip as he saw no sign of Chihiro.
"Oh my! There she is!"
"Look!"
"She looks like a beauty!"
Haku quickly turned around and saw Lin wearing a short red and white dress, however what amazed Haku was who Lin was holding onto. It was her… Chihiro.
Haku had to bite his lips several times before realizing it was not a dream but real life. Chihiro slowly made her way to Haku, she walked with such elegance, that no one would have ever thought she was wearing high heels.
"Hi," Chihiro whispered and Haku snapped out of his daydream and smiled.
"Oh hi, erm, you look good, well, no erm, you look… Beautiful," Haku said and Chihiro smiled.
"Thanks, and you look, handsome," Chihiro explained and blushed.
"Come on! Let's get this party started!" Lin shouted and Chihiro giggled.
"As a started, shall we start with a dance?" Lin asked and everyone cheered.
"Okay, so why don't we do the Summer Flower Circle Dance?" sudden bursts of cheers agreed and Lin turned to face Chihiro and Haku.
"So guys, you ready to dance?" Lin asked and Chihiro and Haku nodded.
"Everyone find a partner!" Lin declared and everyone rushed to find a pair, leaving Lin alone.
"Hey, you want to dance?" Ryu asked as he crept out of the shadows, he gave out a hand and Lin accepted it.
"Thanks! And cue the music!" Lin shouted and calm music began to play.
Everyone took a step away from their partner and bowed down before holding onto each other. Haku held out his hand and smiled.
"May I have this dance?" Haku asked and Chihiro nodded as she took Haku's hand.
"Of course you may," Chihiro answered and blushed a little.
"I don't think I can do this Haku," Chihiro whispered and Haku pushed Chihiro's chin with his slender finger.
"Of course you can, it was just like before, at the Baths," Haku reassured Chihiro and she nodded.
The pairs began to dance, in perfect timing to the music and the other dancers, each weaving in and out, making a pretty flower shape. Soon pairs at the end began to stop and scurry away from the middle of the "flower", as the pairs began to die down, until there was only Chihiro and Haku left, the two lovers were in their own world. Looking into each other's eyes with such burning love, that nothing could go past it.
"Do you love me Chihiro?" Haku asked and Chihiro blinked several times and smiled.
"Yes Haku, I really love you, do you?" Chihiro asked and waiting for the answer, she smiled, however Haku remained silent and then suddenly… The music stopped, there was a single spotlight, shining on the pair, millions of eyes watching.
"Haku," Chihiro whispered and what Chihiro saw next made her speechless.
Haku, the love of her life, knelt to the ground and pulled out a velvet box and opened the box, there was a sparkling ring.
"Haku…"
"Chihiro, I have loved you ever since we met the second time here, and I love you and that's all I really know. So please Chihiro, will you marry me?"
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(A/N: Dun Dun Dun! I'm sorry; I had to leave it off a cliff hanger, just because I am plain evil! :P Sorry, I just wanted to… So please don't kill me! -. - Anyway, I hope you won't kill me, because I have updated as soon as I could! Please R&R and don't kill me… Chow!)