I have been there since the beginning. I was the wish he was born from.
It was my wish that created the man I love.
The terrifying, yet sexiest, god of calamity, Yaboku.
His most frequently used name is Yato.
Hiyori may have "saved" him from a bus, but I actually saved him from being killed and forgotten. She has nothing on me.
I may be more like his mother but in all honestly, I've fallen in love with the god.
After creating Yaboku he vowed to protect me no matter what.
He stayed by my side and I provided lodging and sustenance.
I allowed him into my heart and he seemed to be the only thing in my life that didn't suck.
Although my father always loved me and was always there for me.
My mother not so much. She was so horrid and abusive to my father and I.
All I wished was for her to be swept away by a flood.
One day I squeezed my eyes so tight and wished so hard that from my wish the calamity god was created, and my mom was never seen again.
When I asked the god what he wanted in return for his service he didn't reply.
He stared in my eyes for a long time. Finally he spoke. "You're the reason I'm here. You need not give me anything. If anything I should be serving you for the rest of my life."
I shake my head quickly, blushing deeply.
"It may be short though. For you are the only one who knows I exist," he adds.
I bite my lip looking down. "I will make sure you live forever." I vow and look into his breathtaking blue eyes. "There are so many people who can benefit from your gifts. If anything my life will be shorter than yours. I am human after all."
He places his hands on my cheeks and looks into my eyes. "That's what I'm afraid of."
I blush lightly.
"From now until the day we die, I will do anything you want." He vows, stoic.
I bite my lip but nod. "Don't leave me. Let me always be in your life. That's all I ask."
He smiles and kisses my forehead.
Then I heard it for the first time.
"Your wish has been heard loud and clear. May our fates forever be intertwined."
I shiver upon hearing the words exit his lips.
He leans down and slowly places his lips against mine. He pulled away a moment later.
It didn't mean anything to him but it meant everything to me.
I go around advertising the god, more on the down low for the sole fact that he's a calamity god.
He sleeps in the guest bedroom.
My father and he get along very well. Daddy was happy I "found a friend".
Yaboku acted so friendly and comfortable at the house.
It was so different than when he was with a customer.
He always makes me go to his job dealings.
I was forced to stay on the sidelines and watch as he put his life on the line.
The one thought that never left my mind was how could anyone forget him once they'd seen him.
You'd think you'd remember his eyes, those eyes that can stop your heart. Or the blood that usually stains his clothes and face.
I have to clean his clothes everyday, sometimes more than once.
After a while and the feeling got stronger I had to hide it.
I wouldn't let anyone know, especially the god himself.
What would he think if he knew?
Every time I seem to be in a mood other than happy he had his own special way to cheering me up.
He played with my hair.
When I hang laundry up outside he comes behind me and starts to run his fingers through.
Then he'll put it up.
One day he made a joke about how his hair was longer than mine.
I liked that though. Then I could play with his hair.
Those plum purple locks.
As the years go by and we get older the more jobs he got.
He became infamous and the most hated god.
Bisha hated him but that's only because she thinks he killed her regalias in cold blood.
He did it for a reason.
That wasn't the only thing that happened though.
He left my house and became a dark god wielding a Nora.
He only took jobs that required killing. Now he was a mass murderer.
I went looking for him but I never found him.
He promised and broke it just as easily.
That was centuries ago.
I don't know how I'm still alive. I am human, as far as I know.
After my father passed I got the house and the money.
I have a job that pays well.
Everything I could ever want is at my finger tips, but the only thing I really want, is gone.
I walk down the street and to the grocery store. I grab a basket and the items I need.
The elder man who checks me out, I watched his grandfather grow up.
That is the strangest thing.
I smile and leave with my bags. I walk down the street with my head down.
All of a sudden I hear that all too familiar voice.
"There you are!" It yells.
I look over to see the god I love jump the guard rail.
A brunette girl jumps and pushes him out of the way and gets hit by the bus.
I watch the scene play out in front of me, unable to move.
And yet he never noticed me.
Tears water my eyes and I finally manage to run home.
I drop the bags in the kitchen and collapse against the fridge. I cry loudly.
All the sadness I've held in for centuries now flooding out.
I fall onto my side and pass out.
When I wake up I put away my groceries and try processing what happened.
Yato is still alive.
A brunette girl saved him from a bus and became a halfling.
And here I am, his mother, crying in agony because he left me.
Where did he go? Why didn't he say goodbye?
I sigh and walk to my room.
My bedroom is lit by moonlight.
I strip so I'm only in my panties, get into bed, and fall asleep.
My dreams are haunted by memories of the past.
And when I woke up I remembered they were just memories.
Obviously I am hated.
No matter where I go I see them together.
Yato and this Hiyori girl.
He promised her he would fix her condition.
Even I know he won't.
He doesn't know how. He now wears a hideous track suit.
Why can't he wear the kimono I made and cleaned for him?
It's like he's forgotten his past entirely.
I clench my fists.
When he gets Yukine I can't help but think he's the cutest thing ever.
He forces Yato to be more mature.
Or at least I hoped he would; he used to be. Now he's so childish and reckless.
He is bringing disaster upon himself.
That damn Hiyori girl thinks she can waltz into their life and be their glue.
That was supposed to be my job.
I was supposed to be in his life, that's what he promised.
Is being alive for centuries what they consider being in his life?! How am I even still alive, like why?
Today is a beautiful spring day.
The breeze blows my hair all over and the sun shines wonderfully.
The blossoms blow around on the ground around my feet.
Nothing could bring me down.
In fact, everything was going great.
I walk through the park and stop on the bridge. I lean over and look down at the water.
Suddenly a body rams into mine and pushes me into the water.
I swim up and gasp for breath.
A large hand grabs my arm and pulls me out.
I lean on all fours and cough out water.
"Are you ok? I'm sorry."
It was that voice again.
The one I love and created.
I slowly look up and both our eyes widen.
Those ocean blue eyes that stop my heart; the plum hair I used to play with; and those precious lips that once touched mine.
"Yato are you ok? Did you kill the phantom?" Hiyori asks running over.
"Yaboku," I whisper.
He whispers my name kneeling to my level.
Water drips from my bangs and lands on my hands.
He takes my hands in his as he sits me onto my knees. He moves his hands to my cheeks.
I would've blushed any other time.
He moves my hair away and looks me dead in the eyes.
Tears slowly start to stream down his cheeks.
"Yato," Hiyori whispers taking a step closer.
"I thought you were dead! How are you still alive?" The god asks shaking me slightly.
"You promised I would always be in your life. You left me. Why?" I ask quietly instead of answering him.
He finally looks down. "They took me away. They made me do things." He whispers quickly turning his gaze to the side.
I put my hand on his cheek and make him look at me.
He looks into my eyes once again.
"Do you want to break your promise?" I ask softly.
"The only thing keeping her alive is that promise." Kazuma comments walking over with Bisha close behind. "That kiss sealed her fate."
"She created you Yaboku, and now you are what's keeping her alive," Bisha adds.
Yato and I look from the god and her regalia to each other.
"Can someone tell me what's going on?!" Hiyori yells.
I growl and glare at her.
"Yato was born from this girl's wish." Kazuma answers.
"But wouldn't that make her like centuries old? How is she still alive?" Hiyori questions.
"When Yato promised to keep her in his life he kissed her. That sealed their fates together. She will live for as long as he does. Her knowledge and memory of Yato is what keeps him alive." Bisha explains.
Yukine walks over and looks down at me. "You're really pretty." He says softly.
I blush lightly and look away.
Suddenly tears stream down my cheeks.
The war god pulls me into his chest and I cry.
"Dammit!" I yell and grip his tracksuit tightly.
"I never should've left you. The one person I love, I hurt." Yato holds the small of my back and the back of my head.
"I love you so much. I have for so long. I'm your fucking mother but I don't love you like that. I wanted to be yours and you all to myself. I'm such an idiot. You're a god! You don't need me."
"That's not true! You keep me alive remember?" Yato yells.
"You have HER! Why would you need me?" I glance at the brunette but quickly turn my gaze back to the god.
My eyes widen when his lip connect with mine.
He pushes me back so my back hits the ground, he's hovering over me, and his hands hold my wrists in place next to my head.
I blush deeply as my lips move with his.
After a while he pulls away and we pant.
"I love you dammit! I refuse to leave you ever again. I need you and you need me. I won't let you die. You are the wish that created me, and I will never break that promise. Call me yours, as long as I can call you mine." He stares into my eyes with such sincerity and confidence.
Tears stream down my cheeks as I slowly nod.
I lean my head up, slowly bring him down, and bury my head in his chest. I cry softly and nearly silent.
He sits up and puts me in his lap. He rubs my back and he holds my head on his chest.
"Damn track suit." I grumble and sniffle.
"Really? You too?" Yato questions.
"What about the kimono I made you?" I ask looking into his eyes.
"I buried it at the grave I made you. I thought you were dead so I made a grave and buried my old self along with the things you gave me. I went there every year on the same day, kinda like an anniversary," he explains.
I nod in understanding. I lay my head back down onto his chest and he rocks slowly.
He hums softly and plays with my hair.
I smile softly. "You know just how to make me happy." I whisper and he nods.
"Of course I do."
Everyone clears their throat at the same time.
"Awwwwe. Yatty got his girl back!" Kofuku cheers and hangs on Daikoku's arm.
He pats his master's head smiling slightly.
Hiyori looks at Yukine but he was too busy staring at me.
I look at him and smile.
Yato gasps and covers the back of his neck. "Yukine! How could you? You were doing so well. It's been so long since you blighted me. She's mine so back off Jealousy." The god holds me tighter.
I giggle cutely.
"Ow!" Yato yells and glares at his regalia. "Stop it!"
"I can't help it!" Yukine yells. "She's fucking adorable."
I blush and look down.
Kazuma pulls me away from Yato's lap and away from the group.
I look at him confused. "Are you ok Kazie?" I ask using his nickname.
He blushes lightly and nods. "I just missed you. It's been a long time since we've seen each other. I miss being with you."
"Are you gonna ask me out Kazie? I'm with Yaboku now."
He laughs lightly and shakes his head. "I don't like you like that. Although you were like a baby sister that I needed to protect. You will always be someone I take care of."
"But I'm older than you," I comment.
He shrugs. "So what? I'm still more mature than you."
"Nuh uh." I counter quickly.
He crosses his arms. "You wanna go there... and prove my point?"
I cross my arms and pout cutely.
"Kazuma! Did you just blight me?" Bisha asks quickly turning toward her regalia.
I blush lightly as he blushes even darker than before. I laugh lightly and kiss his cheek.
He smiles and hugs me.
I hug back and lay my head on his shoulder.
He rubs my back and I close my eyes.
We stay like this for a while until Bisha walks over.
"I'm sorry to take him from you but we must be going. I'm very glad to see you again."
I smile and nod. "As am I."
Kazuma kisses my head and leaves with Bisha.
I walk back to Yato but Yukine grabs my hand.
"I'm sorry about being a perv. I'm not used to being around girls but I'm getting better. Please forgive me."
I smile and put my hand on his cheek.
He blushes lightly but doesn't blight Yato.
"I understand." I kiss his forehead and hug him softly.
He hugs back and buries his head in my boobs.
I blush deeply but Yato didn't yell at Yukine so I guess it was alright. I pet his hair smiling softly.
"You are ever going to fix me?!" Hiyori yells.
Before Yato could reply I did.
"He doesn't know how to fix you hunny. You invested your five yen in the wrong God."
"That's not true." Yukine pipes up. "Lord Tanjin said if we cut our ties then she would go back to normal."
Hiyori looks at Yato. "If that's what we have to do I won't-"
"Why not? You almost forgot us once. The only difference will be that you won't have to feel like you're forgetting something. You will go on to get married and have kids and live happily ever after."
I was shocked at Yato speaking like that to her.
Especially since they've been together for so long and I thought he loved her.
I bite my lip waiting for her to say something, but Yato continues.
"You can't live a life always slipping from your body. You'll get killed. What will happen to your family then? Your friends as well."
"Yato please. I don't want to forget you. I love you!"
"Your wish has been heard loud and clear. May our fates never be intertwined again." He whispers as she falls to her knees.
She begs him to stop as he cuts their ties.
Once he finishes she passes out.
Yukine rubs Yato's back as the god picks up the girl.
He takes her back home and puts her in bed.
I take Yukine back to Kofuku's place.
We walk to their room and lay down.
"Would you mind holding me? Yaboku always used to hold me." I ask, blushing lightly.
Yukine smiles and nods. "I'm sure Yato will be out for a while so yeah. As long as you stop him when he starts yelling at me."
"If I'm awake or wake up I will. I can be a heavy sleeper sometimes."
We laugh and lay under the blankets.
He wraps his arm around my waist and I lay my head against his chest.
"I miss this." I whisper closing my eyes.
"Tell me about the past. He hasn't told me anything."
I giggle and nod. I tell him about the god and I.
Eventually we both fall asleep.
A while later Yato comes home.
He goes to his room and his eyes widen.
His girl and regalia are sleeping together.
He whines and walks over. He looks down at them and sighs smiling softly. "I love you both."
(Y/n) moves slightly.
He lays down and wraps his arm around her waist and leans his chest against her back. He missed holding her as much as she missed it.
She smiles in her sleep, feeling the familiar warmth of the god.
"I love you Yaboku." She whispers quietly.