Every God's Nightmare (A Noragami Fan Fiction)

Chapter 1

Yato slung the Sekki over his shoulder.

While anyone would've thought that slaying a giant Phantom is exhausting and terrifying, Yato felt accomplished and exhilarated.

Hiyori observed them from the top of a building - as always - a few feet away.

Just a few minutes ago, she noticed the bright-colored Phantom passing in the sky and knew that if she followed it, she'd surely find her good friends on the other side. On her way, her body split, and her Cord appeared. Then she figured she could just leap the rest of the way. When Hiyori finally arrived, Yato was there, slashing the Far Shore creature with Yukine.

"If I ever become a Phantom like that, will Yato have to slay me?" Hiyori shook the thought out of her head.

Releasing the Sekki from his sweaty grip, Yato allowed his Regalia to change back into his human form. After seeing the flash of light cast from Yukine, Hiyori figured that the battle was finally over, and she could talk to them.

"Yato!" Hiyori's joyful voice echoed from the roof top.

Yato instinctively looked up at the dark sky. Yukine followed his lead, curiosity spread on his face.

"Hiyori?" Yato called to nothing. It was more as if he was talking to himself.

The fifteen - year-old figured they couldn't see her from the great height so she decided to jump. It was risky, but she'd be careful. Good thing she wasn't afraid of heights, right? It was quite a faithful, brave leap. Luckily - and amazingly - she landed safely.

Yato backed away, clearing room for Hiyori's landing.

"Yato!" she said again. She observed the look on her friend's face. Along with surprise, he seemed glad to see the girl he secretly loved.

Did he really love her? Was it really a secret? Did Hiyori feel the same way about him? Could someone as tough and mysterious as Yato love a regular girl?

"Hiyori!" Yukine spoke up before Yato had the chance. His face flushed with a reluctant smile.

"Konbanwa, Yukine," Hiyori smiled back, nodding her head. She wagged her Cord like a cat's tail. She couldn't purr, but you could tell she was delighted.

It was the simplest yet best friendship. A friend triangle, maybe.

"What are you doing here?" Yato's face beamed.

Hiyori tilted her head to the side with her eyes closed. Her smile grew while her cheeks glew. "Just figured you'd be here," she answered, sweetly.

Yato stared up at the full moon. "It's pretty late- how long have you been here?"

The angelic girl looked surprised, but answered, "not long. Why?"

Yato, not pulling his face away from the night sky, ignored the question. He asked, "What were you even doing so late?" The way he said it made Hiyori feel unwelcome.

Her cute smile disappeared. "I was helping my parents by going out to buy some ingredients for dinner tomorrow." She sounded disappointed. "Is this a bad time?"

"It's just- you shouldn't be out on a Stormy night. They'll easily spot you like this." Yato's eyes fell upon the girl's Cord.

If any Phantoms caught Hiyori - and cut her tail - she'd be gone.

Hiyori felt a pit in her stomach. She knew it wasn't safe, but it wasn't like she could control when and where she lost her body. She was clearly disappointed now.

Yukine, feeling putty for his friend, jumped in to save her. "I'm glad to see you, Hiyori!"

His orange eyes twinkled, desperate to cheer up the girl. The girl grinned in response as if to say, "arigato." Hiyori felt better, but she still felt as if she intruded on something.