Where Our Blue Meets - Gojo Satoru x OC

Chapter 45

Gojo eventually managed to break free from the curses, and did not lose any second. He sprinted through the trees desperately, following the faint traces of cursed energy that he knew led to Eliana. He burst out of the forest...

Just in time to see the impostor holding Eliana over the edge of a cliff. 

- "Let her go," he said dangerously, his gaze fixated on Geto's impostor as he stepped towards the figure cautiously. 

 - "Ah, Gojo. Right on time... Come any closer, and she goes over."

Eliana's eyes met Gojo's, a mixture of fear and desperation in her gaze. 

Behind him, he could hear the curses lurking in the shadows. They had finally managed to catch up with him... but for some reason, they weren't trying to immobilize or attack him. It was as if they were waiting for something.

The impostor's lips curled into a cruel smile, his grip on Eliana tightening.

- "Or what, Satoru? You'll kill me? Go ahead. But you'll lose her in the process."

Gojo's eyes flickered back to Eliana. She was terrified, he could feel it, although she tried her best to put on a brave face. He could see her lips move, forming silent words. 

"Don't... risk it."

Gojo's jaw tightened, his mind racing. He knew damn well it was a trap, but he couldn't just let Eliana fall. His eyes flickered between her and the impostor, weighing his options. 

Eliana growled under the man's grip. 

- "When the others get here, you're gonna regret ever crossing us", she spat. 

The impostor simply chuckled. 

- "Oh, but my dear Eliana, you still don't understand, do you?" he sneered. "No one is coming for you. And even if they did... they are the least of my worries. The only one who poses a threat to me and my plans is Satoru Gojo... and he's about to be out of the picture."

Her heart sank as realization hit her. They were alone. 

- "Face it, Gojo," the impostor continued, "you're alone. And now, you're going to lose everything..."

Gojo clenched his fists, his gaze never leaving Eliana's. 

How could he, Satoru Gojo... the so called 'strongest' sorcerer of his time, have found himself in such a situation. He knew that eventually, if he unleashed his full power, he could get rid of that impostor, however strong he might be. However...

However, this scenario was different. Eliana's life was on the line.

Gojo felt trapped and vulnerable, a feeling he wasn't accustomed to. His heart pounded as he weighed his options. He could unleash his full power, indeed... but that would mean risking hurting her in the process, and that was not an option.

- "Satoru, don't!" Eliana's voice broke through his thoughts, her plea filled with desperation. She could sense his hesitation, his fear. "Please, don't risk it. I'll be fine I... I promise."

- "I can't lose you," he whispered, his voice trembling. "I won't let them take you away from me."

Kenjaku's smirk widened, sensing Gojo's inner turmoil. 

- "What's the matter, Gojo? Afraid of losing something for once in your life?" he taunted. "This is what makes you weak. Caring for others makes you vulnerable... and it will cause your loss."

And with a sudden, forceful shove, the impostor pushed Eliana off the edge of the cliff, and Gojo's eyes widened in horror as his body automatically moved, and the man leapt after her in a desperate attempt to save her.