"I promise" - Kokushibou x Reader
AFTERLIFE COLLAB
.｡.:*✧Synopsis: You and Kokushibou died in the battle against two Hashira, only to meet in the afterlife and be reunited.
.｡.:*✧Warnings: Slight angst, decapitation, manga spoilers❕
.｡.:*✧A/N: I suggest reading this to a slow piano instrumental! Click here for the Afterlife Collab masterlist!
.｡.:*✧Word count: 1300
`` Kokushibou! ``
You called out to him, but to no avail. The fight you so desperately tried to survive in had come to an end just like that. The Upper Moon's head had come off in an instant at the two Hashira being able to effectively decapitate the demon. You stood there, utterly bewildered at the fact that they were successful in doing so. You had such high hopes that you both would be able to live after years of fighting and for Kibutsuji's victory so that living for hundreds of years did not go to waste.
And yet, just why did you live for so long?
Only to be killed eventually?
You dropped to your knees at the sight before you, yet that one nerve in your body telling you to fight and live would not let up. Your body moved before your brain could register your next actions, for you rushed into battle without a second thought and a proper plan. You had no idea what you were doing, all you knew was that tears were staining your cheeks and both the Wind Pillar and Rock Pillar were coming to pursue you as well.
It all happened so fast, and in the blink of an eye, your own head eventually came off as well. Your mind was so blurred with disdain and vexation that you simply did not care, all you wanted was to see Kokushibou before he fully withered away. You turned to the side so that you would not have to face the two Hashira who were your natural born enemy, but by doing so, you saw Kokushibou's head in your direction as well, looking at you with tears welling and a somewhat softer expression. You both stared into each other's eyes, allowing your soft cries to take over your eardrums at being separated by death, something you promised to each other that would not happen, but fate had other plans.
`` Promise me I'll see you when we are reborn. ``
Your lips had moved on their own, speaking with such determination that the Upper Moon before you was astonished, regardless of withering slowly. All the male could do was force a small smile before reaching out the hand of his that was somewhat still here, brushing his fingertips against your own. Noting what he was attempting at, you grabbed his hand before your arm began withering as well, feeling the small warmth emit from his fingers as you both stared into each other's eyes. It felt like an eternity as you slowly died, the memories of the time you shared with not only the other Upper Moons, but your one and only as well. And soon, you would be nothing but a memory of those who will live to tell the tale.
Just before fading, you heard a faint voice from Kokushibou's corpse that almost faded entirely, fighting to say those few words that meant more to you than any other sentence uttered before.
`` I.. promise. ``
And with that, your lover had faded away entirely, leaving you to continue your process of death. Heaven or Hell, you did not care where you were to end up, as long as you would be reunited with your demon of a lover, then your happiness would return.
The world around you slowly went dark, fading until everything was black. The sorrow that your heart felt was lifted, and suddenly you found your eyes peeling open.
Your surroundings shifted to a long hallway that seemed to have arches and walls with large windows that reached the floor on either side.
You were alone, or at least that is what you presumed from how the only thing that you could hear were birds chirping in the distance and water as well. Walking forward, you note how on one side of the hallway had crystal clear water, and the other was an abyss blanketed with clouds and peaks of mountains in the distance. Was this the fabled afterlife people spoke of? Was this where your soul would rest for all eternity?
You had so many questions and so little answers. Your clothing changed from your demon attire to a dress of pure white silk adorned with a gold band around your waist, the fabric flowing in the small breeze that enveloped your skin in warmth as you walked further down until you noticed a tall black silhouette not too far from where you stood. Your footsteps picked up, trying to decipher who the mysterious person was until you were close enough to pick up a full outline of the being. The figure had long spiked hair held in a high ponytail, wearing a silky white shirt akin to your dress, as well as white pants. The sunset in the distance allowed you to make out whatever build the man had, which was seemingly muscular and gave you a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. A familiar one that was telling every nerve in your body to say the name of your one and only.
`` Kokushibou? ``
Instead of calling his name in distress like you did what seemed forever ago, your tone was like a gentle melody that faded into the wind and into the male's eardrums. Your voice calling out to him so gentle and sweet, that he turned around in an instant. You expected to be met with the appearance of the six eyed demon you know and love, but instead standing before you was a handsome young male who resembled him quite a lot, so you knew with the snap of a finger who it was.
He stood there and stared, astonishment taking over his features upon seeing you again even in the afterlife that seemed in the far future. The being turned so that his body was fully facing you, silence taking over until his footsteps that were coming closer to you echoed throughout the hallway. He did not stop until he was close enough to truly take in your original form on a gorgeous woman that also closely resembled your demon form. Yet again silence overtook the both of you, the realization that your souls would be connected even after death hitting like a train to your emotions, sending them in every which way.
Your eyes become bloodshot as tears welled on your bottom eyelid, your lips quivering as if you were to speak, yet you could not give voice to anything. There he was, your lover, with you again.
He then stepped forward to pull you into his embrace, giving him the chance to allow his own tears to fall as his face is suddenly buried into your hair, inhaling your addicting scent that he longed for during your small separation. Your arms snaked their way around his neck, finally allowing a sob to escape your gaped mouth, allowing every emotion you held back to finally be released.
`` Michikatsu. Mi..Michikatsu is fine, `` you heard a voice say. Retracting from his embrace, you stare into his plum eyes, a smile being etched onto your features.
`` [Y/N] is fine as well. ``
Your eyes flickered between his eyes and his lips, before your flesh moved on its own, connecting your lips to his own in a chaste kiss shared in secret with your lover known as Michikatsu. No other soul could disturb you ever again, for now you found peace in wherever you stood, whether it be Heaven or Hell where you awoke, you did not care so long as your one and only would be there by your side.
Grabbing hold of one another's hand, you embark on your walk down the hall until the bright light fades, joining each other on your journey of being with each other forever more.
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