You'll Never Walk Alone

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After the loud explosion, Yuji and Megumi opened their eyes and saw your body on the ground. Megumi dismissed his shikigami and released Yuji from his hold. Yuji wasted no time, taking off his jacket and wrapping it around your waist to stop the bleeding and hold you in his arms. He pushed you to his chest as his heart beat against your faint heart. Sobs erupted from his hanging mouth. So many tears dripped on your face as nothing could fix his broken heart.

"Y-y/n....!" This felt too surreal to accept. "It wasn't supposed to end like this! I wished it was me who died with Sukuna!!"

On the other hand, Megumi slowly walked behind Yuji and put his hand on his shoulder to comfort him. "Earlier this morning, she already knew this was going to happen... but she wanted to let you know that she feels the same way for you." His heart ached at your selfless act but you only did your job as a sorcerer. It's a sorcerer's life to either live or die during the mission.

Megumi turned his head away to silently cry as he rubbed Yuji's back.

Then footsteps entered the room and the boys looked at the entrance to see Gojo taking off his blindfold. Gojo could make out what happened from the sight in front of him. His lips pursed as he held in his regret and remorse for not making it in time. It ripped Gojo apart to see Yuji and Megumi mourning.

Y/n, I'm so sorry you had to do this alone. If only I was faster, you wouldn't have had to sacrifice your life for all of us. We could've made up a plan where you could've been with us! You shouldered this just like everyone else did, but you risked everything so we could have a better future. I'm a terrible teacher... Please forgive me. Gojo felt miserable seeing his own student die before him. You were so young and had a full life ahead of you. Not only was he already fixated on the fact many sorcerers were dead, but it came with a price—you.

Gojo began taking short and slow strides like his feet were made out of cement and each time he took a step, more weight was added. He wanted to see you for one last time. Old memories of the past flashed through his head as he teared up. Gojo recalled meeting you when you were only six years old with your haughty attitude. He watched you grow and took care of you as if you were his sister. He took you under his wing and shielded you from the world which wanted to manipulate you. He used his power to give you a normal life until you were ready to tap into the jujutsu society, but even then he couldn't protect you from this destruction. If God could hear his wish, he would've wished you to live an exchange of his life. You're more important to this world than he is. You're the living legend of creation, power, and unity.

Once Gojo approached, he dropped on his knees and opened his arms so he could hold you too. Yuji gently handed you into Gojo's composed arms, and the moment you were in his reach, Gojo lost it. His arctic eyes shut as he sobbed quietly. He couldn't believe it.

Yuji and Megumi had to step out from the gloomy day. Their heart and soul couldn't handle this tremendous stress and agony.

Meanwhile Gojo poured his heart out for you to listen even though you were barely breathing.

"I'm sorry, y/n! I failed to save you... I was supposed to find you, but I was tricked and fell into their trap!" Gojo hiccupped and brushed your hair out from your peaceful face that had no chain to your body. You were free as a bird, able to fly high and roam across the world as you please. "I hope you're happy where you're at! I hope you're reunited with your family as you're laughing and smiling with them... I'll make sure this place will be a better world! Sorcerers will remember you and your sacrifice, okay?!" His voice cracked into a million pieces he couldn't pick up without cutting himself. "You are loved y/n and don't forget that. I'll miss you—!"

Suddenly, Gojo stopped talking when his six eyes was giving him a message. The time he stepped in the room, he remembered getting confirmation from his sixth eye that your cursed energy ceased due to Sukuna's outweighing it. However, your energy found a rhythm to cleanse his curse without you fully dying after consumption. His ears detected your heart rate picking up and your breathing became perceptible.