An epilogue of a sorts to 'A Promise Never Broken,' as one was demanded. The reason as to why Haku was able to return is completely made up. I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: Spirited Away is the property of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli

The afternoon was quiet except for the birds, their songs being carried in the warm summer winds. A strange silence had befallen the earth as Chihiro and Haku sat beneath a grand maple tree. The human marveled at how different her dragon boy looked. His hair was certainly longer, as was to be expected, and was worn in a more traditional style. He was, by far, taller then her and had certainly grown more handsome. She blushed slightly as she realized that she was just staring at him.

After all these years…I should be talking to him about everything. But, I can't seem to find any words, she mentally sighed. Her eyes flickered away as Haku looked up at her.

"So…how are you here?" she asked hastily, attempting to feel less awkward.

"I was wondering when you were going to ask that," he replied. "Since I had regained my name, Yubaba was basically obligated to let me go. I spent much of my time wandering through the Spirit World. My river had been filled in remember, for new roads. I technically had no home. But, I knew I had to get back to this world somehow. So, I had made a deal with the Boss. Don't ask about him. It would take too much time to explain what he is. Anyway, he heard about your little escapade in the Spirit World, and found out about Yubaba's bath house. It's against the rules in our world to steal someone's name. My job was to help people regain their names, and allow them to be free. Yubaba shouldn't have held them there in the first place. There were plenty of spirits to help that witch.

"For ten years I helped those trapped there remember their names. Much like I helped you. Once I completed my end of the deal, the Boss allowed me to enter your world, at the cost of becoming a human."

"You mean you're no longer a river spirit? You can't turn into a dragon?"

He nodded, "That's right. I'm a full blooded human now. It's not much different from being a river spirit. It was worth it though. I kept my promise."

"I guess I can't call you my 'dragon boy' anymore," she said with a little grin. Her smile faded a little bit when she realized what she had said. She cursed herself and looked away. 'My dragon boy!' Good job, Chihiro.

"I'll always be yours, Chihiro, dragon boy or human."

Her gaze returned to him as he moved closer to her. Haku had never been one for many words when it came to what he felt. Instead, wordlessly, he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. Before she knew it, Chihiro had her head resting in the crook of his neck. This is nice… she thought.

"I lost you once, so you could live and be a normal human. But I'm won't let you continue your normalcy without me, if that is what you want," he murmured.

"Haku, that's what I've wanted for years…I've waited for you to say something like that to me," she admitted.

"Then, I'm not letting you go ever again."

He never did break his promises.

Well, there you have it. Please review it and tell me what you think!