#☯ we fight and fight but at the end of the day we know what is right [ren & horohoro]

[luminiamore]

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𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧

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ᴅᴜʀɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴇɪᴀɴ ᴇʀᴀ..

“Sister, there is another curse the locals are screaming about. He’s been burning a few villages, and the casualties have been so horrifying, it’s starting to alert the Gojō Clan.” A soft and blunt tone slightly echoed throughout an empty castle. Ryojin stood, arms folded and eyes shut, mirroring the cursed spirit seated on the throne beside him.

“Is that so?” The reply was a whisper, a hint of disinterest lingering. She couldn’t fathom a reason to care; the sorcerers are always quick to exorcise a threat. The woman, the curse, opened one of her closed eyes to gaze at her brother. 

He hums in response, “He seems to be making a name for himself. I would like to meet him.” His proposal caused Akuryo to tilt her head a bit. For what?

She sighed and waved him off, “For what, Ryo? Those puny sorcerers will get rid of him by the end of the today.” 

“That’s the thing, sister, they’re scared of him! He’s killed every last one that’s tried to exorcise him!” Both of his eyes widened as a bright, deranged smile began forming on his face. He laughed maniacally; he was excited. And it just hit Akuryo that she couldn’t remember the last time she’d seen him this happy. Now, her interest is piqued.

He goes on, “I’d like to fight him. Do you think he’s stronger than me?” His tone was smug as if he already knew the answer.

She stays silent for a moment, stronger than him? Akuryo’s cursed energy was insurmountable, and to be entirely fair, she was so humble about it. The spirit was callous, responsible for the death of a quarter of the world’s population. She went global- outside of Japan entirely. 

She was a force to be reckoned with, and she couldn’t be stopped. She refused. And her brother, Ryojin, became a curse user all too quickly. 

The many sorcerers, from the Kamo Clan, the Zenin, the Inumaki, Fujiwara- hell, she even managed to get the Gojō clan to realize she was a severe threat to their survival; it was almost pitiful how they all failed to exorcise her. 

It was as if they weren’t the strongest sorcerers of their time. They couldn’t touch her, and she barely had to use her cursed techniques. Akuryo kept this in mind as she contemplated Ryo’s question. While he belonged to no clan, his cursed energy was almost on the same level as hers. Almost. 

She had half a mind to kill him for it, but she refused to lose the only person who cared about her; that human part of her had never left. 

“No,” She replied earnestly and huffed out a breath before she began again, “However, I’d like to find out. Shall we?” 

Ryo tried. He did, but he noticed he managed to get Akuryo interested. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t suppress the chilling laughter that erupted as soon as his sister spoke. The sound echoed through the vacant castle, startling nearby crows. A real challenge, he prayed to himself it would be. And a real challenge it will be.

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They strolled, following the sound of screams that grew louder the closer they got. She began to sense his potent, overwhelming energy, and for the first time in decades, a faint smile adorned her beautiful ebony features. She wasn’t one to hand out praise so quickly, but even she couldn’t deny how formidable his entire aura was.

She could tell he wasn’t stronger than her. He had the potential to surpass her power if one day she happened to die; she could also make out that much. The thought of it made her shiver in anticipation. Who is this curse? Who was the spirit that could invoke such a reaction from her, of all beings? She wanted to know desperately. 

There was a hint of something else underlying his intense energy, making her heart beat faster. If she was confused, she made no show of it. She didn’t know what this feeling was, and if there was one thing she hated, it was not knowing.

 She spotted a nearby castle, its presence evoking a sense of petrifying dread. She stopped abruptly, her brother following suit once he realized why. Someone else is here.

Out of nowhere, a freezing mist makes its way toward the both of them. Akuryo blocks it with her hand before it has the chance to reach her vicinity, the ice that formed shortly after shattering completely. Oh?

“Show yourself, curse user,” Ryo spoke for his sister, his tone utterly tranquil with a subtle pinch of annoyance. He didn’t appreciate attacks from afar.

There was no response, only the same attack coming quickly than the one before. This time, it was Ryo who blocked it effortlessly. He steps forward, closing his eyes when he stops. He breathes in, taking in the scent of the destroyed village. The minute his eyes open, medium-sized balls of hot melting lava and fireballs from his relaxed hand race in every direction, setting large fires on everything they touch.

“You hit someone,” Akuryo whispered to her brother. Her ears tingled as they quickly picked up on footsteps hurriedly rushing away from them. 

Ryo clutched his sister’s hand, and with a swift step, they were directly in front of the castle. The gate loomed large, crafted from pure bone and metal—human bones, to be precise. Akuryo found herself internally commending his design style; the bones’ patterns were intricate and captivating. 

She was in awe, but she didn’t know she was. She was familiar only with feelings of rage and indifference, requiring significant effort to provoke even the slightest hint of upset from her. She was evermore eager to meet this curse.

With a mere wave of her hand, the gate fractures into pieces, the sheer force of the action causing the wind to whip her hair back. 

A path of dried blood and scattered bones led to the castle door. As Akuryo approached the towering entrance, a deep, authoritative voice called out before she could make contact,

“I will kill you,” His voice, she thought. It’s so.. sinister, arrogant, mildly flirtatious? It demanded attention, and it definitely had hers. Her cheeks would’ve been red had her skin been light enough. What the hell is happening to her? 

“Do you promise?” She replies, her tone low and light, but even he could tell she was amused rather than scared. Sukuna had never faced a challenge, never encountered a curse that aroused anticipation within him. Sensing her energy before Uraume rushed at him with the upper side of their arm severely burned, he found himself undeniably intrigued—deeply so...

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previous chapter

a/n: let’s assume uraume wasn’t that good in reversed cursed technique in this era so she couldn’t heal herself that fast :)

[sakuraswordly]

Some spoilers from Analyze the characters: Ashes of Dreams:(Source Lyrics and Example: song) Spoiler from Tsofph Season 11 Season 10(Chapter2 Fake World) and High Five!! (Tsofph Concept)

No matter what happens don't blame yourself.

Sonic franchise story

Tails: Say Sonic. Am I a burden to you.....or do you even need me?

Sonic: Why are you asking me?

Tails: That's because I can't do anything only to give a burden to you! Even when the world is at stake and you nearly die! I always just watch...! You've always been there to save me, and all I can do is follow you around!

Sonic: That's not really true at all buddy. You don't know how much you saved my life.

Tails: But.....when you need someone to save you.....I can't be there for you.....it's just hurt me so much.....!!

Sonic: Tails......

Tails: Who will be there for you when you're all alone?!

In Tsofph season 6

Syaoran: Sonic.....I'm sorry I can't protect you as I promise....Am I a burden to you.....or do you even need me?

Sonic: Syaoran......

Syaoran: I....did break a tattoo.....because of that....I was causing you so much grief to you.

Sonic: It's not your fault.....it never be yours....

Syaoran: But......

Sonic: No matter what happens don't blame yourself.......

Syaoran: I promised I won't leave you behind or leave you alone.

Sonic: But Syaoran......each one of us is different. I'd be better than you in some ways, less than you in others....

Syaoran: Who will be there for you when you're alone? Who will be there when you need someone one day?

Sonic: What's wrong with living alone? I mean everyone has their own freedom even Tails....?

Syaoran: Sometimes we need someone even though you said you can walk alone. This is "love". "Love" can make you not want to lose half of your life just like me, Sakura, Chester-San, and Velvet-San. When that time comes, you will hurt just like me with you now.

Sonic: "Love".....huh.....I did understand about love from family and friends but I never felt like what you said at all.....so that's mean....I don't have a heart?

Syaoran: You did have a heart but you didn't understand "love".

Sonic: .......?

Syaoran: How about this then.....I'll protect you until you find your answer. Not only just what am I? But also this feeling that is hard like a rock even humans can't understand this "love" clearly.

Sonic: Then promise me then, Syaoran. Do not burden yourself.

Syaoran: ...............

Tsofph season 9(final judgement)

Sonic: "I told you before not to burden yourself" 

Syaoran: Sonic...?

Sonic: Syaoran....me too.....I really....really love you so much.....I never felt this love before......because of Punch....or maybe from myself.....but then...."love" can mean a lot of different things, can't it?

Syaoran: Sonic? You're acting weird? Is there something wrong?

Sonic: No matter what happened don't blame yourself and I'm so sorry.....if not because of "us", you shouldn't shoulder our problems, or maybe Tails have a normal life without me.

Syoaran: Sonic...! Don't......I chose this journey because of Sakura, not you.

Sonic: To not let that event happen again. Like what happened to Maria and Shadow....I need to protect you.....

Syaoran: No......!

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Sonic: I didn't want any of my friends to die because of my power. But I also didn't want to live if it meant you would all die in my place.....But then I realized...I'd only think of myself the entire time. Amy was right all along...

Syaoran: I know you can walk your path alone and it must be hard sometimes. But I swear I'll be there with you. Until the very end. This time I'll never let you go, I'll always take your hand no matter whether we are gone or go on a new adventure.

Sonic: Thanks......no....thank you...it's such a strange feeling. I know that we've still got plenty of fighting up ahead. And it's for me and Punch.

Syaoran: You're worth fighting for. That's why I don't regret if this path is wrong.

Sonic: And as always, I believe in you, Syaoran.

In Tsofph season 7

Danny: Punch....Am I a burden to you.....or do you even need me?

Punch: Why are you asking me of all sudden?

Danny: That's because I can't do anything only to give a burden to you! Even when the world is at stake and you nearly die! I always just watch...! You've always been there to save me, and all I can do is follow you around! I fail as a hero duty just like before and before....all I can do is just....watch them die like ash.....

Punch: That's not true at all, Danny. You did help me.

Danny: I can't let you die.....

Punch: .................

Danny: I can't let you be alone......I can't... You're more than anyone else. You're special.....

In Tsofph Season 11(Chapter1 Secret Truth of the Past(Gilgamesh’s Journal)):

Gilgamesh: I'm sorry.....Humbaba....if you'd told me sooner.....if we....

Enkidu: Gil.......Am I a burden to you.....or do you even need me?

Gilgamesh: Why are you asking me of all sudden?

Enkidu: If not because of my error failure, both you nor Humbaba wouldn't end up like this.

Gilgaemsh: Don't say that nonsense! It's not your fault.....it's my---

Enkidu: I had made my decision to punish you as my design as a tool. You was alone, a creature neither god nor human. With the characteristics of both sides, your viewpoint ranged so wide and so far not even the gods could understand the things he saw. An excess of power lead to an excess of loneliness. Even so, you did not give up your place as king. Both You and Punch had chosen the path of abandoning the gods and hating humans. So Gil.....when you need someone to save you.....I can't be there for you.....it's just hurt me so much.....who will be there for you when you need the most?

Gilgamesh: That's.........!

Enkidu: You did have a heart.....you still be you.....my wish is the same as Peter...I want you to be you.....even if such is ordained fate, I could never bring myself to harm you.

Sonic franchise story

Sonic: Every time you save me....I did see my other self stand right before me. You remind me of "my brothers" so much. Two completely different but look exactly the same......but you're different. Your heart is different. You even not actually much like me too. But I'm glad you have been your own way.

Shadow: ........?

Sonic: I'm searching for you "my brothers". I want to meet you "my brothers".

Shadow: But......I'm right here, Sonic.

Sonic: I know.....what I mean is......I want to meet them.....I want to save them......I want to thank you them......"my brothers".

.

Punch: Hey, humans are always alone moving on in search for a companion your beautiful future has yet to start(I am alone but still I can't be alone.)

Tsubasa: The dream still live on but you...............

Gilgamesh: Rowing this lonely boat, along the bonfire that assembles grief. In this little haven of a world. Multitudes of ARIAs are resounding.

[chukazanmai]

Yoh Asakura | Ren Tao | Horohoro THE ORIGINAL TRIO

"Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more."

[chukazanmai]

@icedshaman​​ sent: "They got you on the tiny part tho' " (does he know he's gonna get his ass beat? yes. was it worth it? The math says yes, but he's bad at math)

Ren was already annoyed by the words of that random person...and now on top of that Horohoro had to have overheard it and just had to make his own comment about it. 

He was going to kill him.

“How about this “tiny” sends you to hell?!?”