Slow and Steady

Episode 5: Curse Womb Must Die -II-

"Why are you so surprised?" Sukuna laughed, dark amusement radiating off the small eye and mouth. "Did you forget that you're not the only ones watching the future?"

Everyone was tense, some bringing out their cursed energy in case Sukuna did something. 

"Shut up," Itadori growled, slapping the mouth. It reappeared on his hand, grinning. 

"I was only making a comment," Sukuna said, as if he were a part of their group. "I would kill you all, but unfortunately, I don't know what'll happen if I do. However, once we're out of here, I can't say I won't."

"You can't with Yuuji-kun in control~" Gojo sang, his posture relaxing after the sudden surprise. His voice deepened as he grew serious. "Even if you did, I'd exorcise you." 

There was a beat of silence, before Sukuna chuckled, withdrawing. "We'll have to see about that, won't we?"

"Tch. What a bastard." Itadori scoffed. He turned to the group and bowed in apology. "Sorry! I wasn't able to suppress him this time. It won't happen again."

"It's fine," Nobara said, slumping down in her seat. She pulled up a blanket to get comfortable. At the other's stares, she raised a brow. "What, are we not going to watch? What's with you guys?"

Gojo giggled, whispering a 'she's so crazy', while Nanami sighed at him. He couldn't understand why he was so fixated on the three first years. 

"Nothing."

The rest took their seats, as Gojo pushed play.

Megumi stood outside the gates waiting patiently as the rain fell. The surrounding area glitched, alerting him the Domain disappeared. The Innate Domain's closed off! The special-grade is dead! Now we just need Itadori to return safely...

He suddenly gasped, feeling a presence behind him. 

"Sorry, but he's not coming back." Sukuna said from behind. He smiled leisurely as he continued. "Don't be so frightened. I'm in a good mood right now. Let's chat for a bit."

"Please, the King of Curses looking for a chat?" Maki scoffed, throwing popcorn at the screen. 

Nobara snickered, slurping loudly on her drink. She watched the screen carefully, making sure to remember anything of importance. 

Megumi watched warily as Sukuna continued to speak without care. The curse was facing the rest of the forest, knowing fully well the sorcerer would listen. 

"This is what he gets for trying to use me without any kind of pact. Feels like he's suddenly having a hard time switching back." Sukuna slowly ripped Itadori's uniform. "Still, though...It's only a matter of time. So...I thought about I can do right now."

An evil grin spread across the curses's face, as Megumi sucked in a breath of horror. Sukuna plunged his hand into Itadori's chest, creating a disgusting squelch. An unhinged laugh spilled out, as blood spurt from his mouth. Sukuna clawed through the body, feeling for Itadori's heart. 

"M-My heart?!" Itadori squawked, pawing at his chest as if weren't there. 

"Itadori!" Startled shouts echoed in the room, mouths gaping open. While they had expected the old curse to be underhanded, they didn't think they'd see it so soon. 

Gojo frowned, still angry about the fact that he wasn't able to be there. 

"What the fuck." Nobara whispered, a hysterical laugh bubbling up. While she hadn't known Itadori for long, it was still a disturbing seeing her teammate's heart being ripped out. Megumi's hand squeezed Nobara's.