𝚂𝙰𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙵𝙸𝙲𝙴 ~ 𝙹𝙹𝙺

7

☽S̵̙͕̀̃Ḛͭ̉̇͟L̸̖̽̌͂A̷͙ͭͫ̕Hͥ̽ͣ̃̔☽

☾ Geto's library was vast, he had any book you could ever wish for, scrolls as old as Lord Kenjaku, and maps of lands far beyond my reach.
"Stay here as long as you want. I have read through and memorized everything in here, so if you would like me to quiz you on any information, just let me know."
"Thank you for this Master Geto."
I begin to browse, running my fingers along the spines of the books, looking over the maps curiously, Geto laughed at me when I would stare at a name I could not pronounce, saying it for me. When I couldn't reach something he would come up behind me, lifting my hips so I would still feel the satisfaction of 'getting it myself'.
He was so sweet to me, but a dark feeling lingered in the back of my mind as I thought about the way he spoke to Sukuna and others. The way Sukuna said he had killed his own adoptive father.
The way he just seems to control Choso's actions like he was his dog rather than adoptive brother...
"Did you hear me?"

I was snapped back by a light touch beneath my chin, lifting my face to look up at Geto as he frowned down at me.
"I didn't catch what you said..."
I frown back at him,
"I was wondering if you were hungry, It is seven at night after all, and I doubt Sukuna or his little servant girl fed you."
"Why do you speak about him with so much distaste?"
I couldn't help but ask, I felt bad for Sukuna oddly enough.
"We have some bad history. I wont get into vampire politics."
He offered me his right hand, and I hesitated a bit before taking it, he noticed and sighed.
"If you want to know what happens between us, find the books in the library after you eat. Talking about things that will never change and only get worse will dampen my mood."
"Maybe I can fix it?"
He glanced down at me, he chuckled and shook his head as we left his wing, I glance around the halls of red and gold.
"If you can solve a feud between vampire elite then you deserve to be a an elite yourself, not just a thrall."
"Then I guess I'll drink your blood on choosing day Geto~ With my own pair of fangs."
When I smiled up at him, I saw a flash of...want...cross his often soft and calm features. It was gone quick though and he looked at me with amusement.

"You are adorable."
He admitted, I felt blush pull to my cheeks at his statement, glancing away from him to look at the dinning hall door.
"Who are your Fledglings Geto?"
I change the subject.
"Mimiko and Nanako. You would like them."
He looked proud when he brought them up, I admired that look on his face, how his eyes softened.
"You saved them didn't you?"
"Yes. They are my only fledglings and I think of them like my own blood."
"That is so sweet."
I squeeze his hand gently, and he looks down at our intertwined fingers with that softness in his eyes still.
"You know, being a thrall to a vampire is much deeper than just drinking blood, correct?"
"So i've heard. You only get one and they should be special. You spend almost eternity with them."
He nods, sitting me down at a table, his fingers combed my bangs back, tucking them behind my ears.
"Who would you spend eternity with? Choso?"
"I cant pick. Choso and I are closest yes...but you all are amazing in your own ways. Do I even have a choice when the time comes?"
"You will. You are different than the other women."
"Geto, I would like to request that I am not handled differently. I understand there is something about my blood or something that makes you all drawn to me, but I want to be normal."

"Unfortunately, I will not be able to hold up my end of that. You are what my own blood says, I want you to be mine, I see no one else in that way. I may not tear apart the temple for you to be unhappy with me forever like Sukuna claims he would, but I will do my best to make you want me more than the others."
"Is Choso under your command?"
I thought back to how Choso would look at Geto for permission or approval...
Would Geto tear Choso and I apart just to have me for himself?
"Yes. Him and I have a special "brotherly" relationship. I am sure Sukuna told you I killed Kenjaku."
I nod,
"How much did he say?"
"Not much, he wanted me to ask you why you did it."
"I did it to save Choso."
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☾ There was so much I did not know about the masters. So much I never thought I needed to. Geto killed Lord Kenjaku for Choso and now Choso is in his debt so he follows Geto's orders? Sukuna and Geto don't get along for some reason.
Well, no one gets along with Sukuna...
"Hey pretty girl~"
Gojo hummed, leaning over my right shoulder as I sat in their temple commons area reading the books I borrowed from Geto.
"Master Gojo-"
"Just call me Satoru, we will know each other very well by the time of your choosing. What are you reading about hmm?"
His arms were on both sides of my own, his fingers brushing up the backs of my hands holding the book with me, resting his chin on my right shoulder.
His breath tickled my collarbone, I shivered in response.
"Politics. Geto won't tell me any of the heavy things."
"Well, what heavy things do you want to know? About Him and Choso's situation? Sukuna? Me and him?"

"You and him?"
"Yeah, we are best friends. Is it that hard to tell? He doesn't talk about me does he?"
Gojo groaned, pressing his face into my neck, my fingers lose their grip on the book in our hands almost immediately.
"Satoru-"
"I won't bite~ Not yet at least."
He teased me, leaning out of my neck and slipping his arms away from mine, moving around the couch to sit next to me.
"Is it wrong of you to tell me Geto's personal business?"
"In a way. It's best to hear or read about the whole Lord Kenjaku thing-hell, just ask Choso if you are super curious. It is his business just as much as it is Suguru's after all."
He had a point.
Why didn't I think of that on my own?
I haven't seen Choso since he had to leave me with Sukuna...
"That was stupid what you did by the way. I get you are special, but don't think you can cheat death or capture just because you are in our territory. That Mahito guy could have taken you as his thrall right then and there you know? Or killed you."
"He could have made me his thrall?"
"Mhm. Vampires of a high enough rank and power can take whoever whenever as their thrall. Just because we have a two year timeframe does not mean outsiders do too."

I nod, feeling guilty. I didn't realize how much danger I actually was in. I felt untouchable because I had the masters somewhere around me. But anything could have happened in those moments they hadn't been by my side.
"It won't happen again."
"You're right. It won't. You, young lady, are under very strict supervision via Suguru and Sukuna's orders."
"What does that mean..?"
He laughed, leaning into my face a bit, a huge grin on his lips.
"We know how you hate special treatment but our fledglings will now be all around you all of the time for the most part. Megumi, Maki, and Toge specifically will rotate because you met them before and they favor you. Itadori and Nobara, my two youngest fledglings will probably be with Megumi when he is with you too to learn the ropes."
"So...I get no privacy?"
"What do you need privacy for~?"
He teased,
"A lot of things! I'm a woman!"
I push his shoulders back, he just laughs at my attitude.
"You bathed around Megumi."
"That was different!"
"Not really~ you are quite the wild one for that by the way. No shrine girl has ever been so bold."
"He turned around!"

"What is all the fuss?"
Nanami came in, rubbing the bridge of his nose, letting out a yawn. He looked exhausted.
"Master Nanami! I am so sorry about the yelling-Satoru is being...inappropriate."
I glared at Satoru next to me, he sticks his tongue out in response.
"Gojo..."
"Nanami I-"
He went to defend himself but Nanami shut him up with a tired look as he came to the couch we were fighting on.
"Master Nanami you look exhausted..."
"Don't worry over me, you must focus on your studies. You will be able to return to the other girls in a few days time so I expect you to work hard even out of classes."
"Yes sir, I will!"
I smiled up at him, and he smiled a bit too, his eyes closing as he disheveled my hair.
"Good girl. Now I will take this pest with me so you can focus. Toge will bring you tea."
"He doesn't have to! I was going to head back to Sukuna's wing actually."

Satoru glanced at me surprised at first, him and Nanami exchanged a look before he nods and pulled Satoru up, practically dragging him towards the commons door.
"Please be careful. That fledgling of his is the most spiteful creature I've seen. I cannot believe she was ever human before."
Nanami's words sat like a rock in my head after he left with Satoru.
Do I really want to go back to a place I am unwanted?
Maybe I should focus on finding Choso instead. I want to ask him about everything that has happened between him and Geto. If he can tell me. If he will tell me...
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