Author's Note: Hello! Thank you for choosing to read my fanfic: Dance With the Gods. This fanfic popped into my head when I re-watched Spirited Away/Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi and read the manga Ryuuguu Fantastica. So this story is based off the two; more so Spirited Away than the manga. I want to hopefully finish this story … unlike my other ones. If you are following my United fanfic, I am sooo sorry. I do actually have the next chapter for it, but it's unfinished. I hope to complete that soon. Please note that I am a college student who is also working a part-time job. I will write these chapters on my spare time; which, I'm sad to say, is pretty non-existent. I promise you that this is one story that I do want to complete, and I believe I can. Every second that I have free, I am typing notes on my phone so that I don't forget. Thank you for your understanding and please enjoy the fanfic I have written.

Summary: Chihiro is forced to dance for the Suijin Matsuri, a festival to honor the God of Water. After the dance, she is approached by an emerald eyed male who proclaims that she is now his wife! AU.

Disclaimer: I do not own Spirited Away/Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi or any Studio Ghibli films for that matter, and Ryuuguu Fantastica.

Dance: /dans/– Verb: To move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically

in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.

The sun shone so brightly that day during the month of July. The smell of summer wafted through the trees, brushed against Mother Nature's earth, and tickled all the greenery it could. Cicadas buzzed and the birds chirped in response – it was just one of those days. The streaming water of the river that ran through the town and divided its surrounding forest lapped softly against its shore. Although the sun made that day one of the hottest days in the town's history, the river was cold and refreshing.

People gathered along its banks to enjoy the cool water and some found peaceful spots to fish. The river was alive with energy not only from the people that came to visit, but from the surrounding area and what lurked underneath the water. The fish and other marine life that called the river its home were bountiful, and helped the river prosper. This body of water was important to all whom used its resources, and also very precious. Memories were built and remembered because of this river.

As the day proceeded, people seemed to leave and others came to stay. One little girl in particular spent the day with her mom and dad along the river's side. They found a somewhat secluded spot, away from most people, and enjoyed the summer's warmth. The trees that were situated near the water gave ample shade to those who sought out for it. As her parents supervised underneath the shadows of the trees, she played merrily in the shallow part of the river.

'Not too far in!' They told her, hoping that their words did not fall on deaf ears. Sadly, it did.

She pranced around in the river, getting a kick out of scaring the fish that swam by her legs. Laughter filtered through the air and combined with the noise of summer as the girl played. Slowly, she moved further into the river and even though her parents watched over her, they could not tell how far their daughter was going. When she propped a foot up, a large fish knocked itself against her submerged ankle while swimming downstream. This caused her to lose her balance and she fell into the water with a 'kerplunk!'

She could not hear her mother screaming for help and her dad yelling out her name as he was scrambling over. The current picked up at that moment – just her luck – and swept her away along with the fishes. Her eyes shut and she waited for her dad to come scoop her up, but his arms never came to save her. The rush of water was the only sound she could hear, and the flighty touch of fishes and rocks were the only things she felt. How she wished she stayed closer to the shore – if she didn't mess with the fish, this wouldn't be happening.

She was going to die.

The thought crossed her mind several times, and she was just about to let death take its course. Suddenly, she felt her body shift and the dashing water could be heard no longer. When her eyes opened to take a look at what was happening, she found herself being able to breathe under water. Not only that, she could feel her body being lifted up instead of being pulled down by the current. Afraid to gasp, she just stared at the river's scenery below and held on to whoever or whatever was bringing her up to the surface. Right when she broke through the water –

With a gasp, 22 year old Ogino Chihiro, woke up from her dream filled slumber.

Dream: /drēm/– Noun: A series of thoughts, images, and

sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.