Remember (Yato x Hiyori) [Noragami]

Remember

Why ?

You promised...

Damn it, you promised...

You lied.

...And the worst thing is, it's not even your fault...

"Yato... Just... Stop this."

Yukine made a sigh, his face visible in Sekki's blade. He held a frown, looking up at his master with his orange eyes. He felt pity for him... So much.

"She'll remember us. Soon."

Yato raised the blade and looked at his regalia, before giving a smile.

"I still believe in her."

"Hiyori, leave !"

"I am not going to leave you both here ! If I'm leaving, you're coming with me !"

"You'll get hurt, you might di--"

"I DON'T CARE !"

In the fight between heaven and Ebisu, Yato was faced with the god Takemikazuchi. He is a greedy god--in Yato's eyes at least--and would do anything just to have a blessed regalia.

But even if he didn't have one, he was strong. He had a weapon that can control thunder and lightning...

Unlike other gods, Yato can't reincarnate when he dies. He had no followers, no one that can remember him... In order to continue living as a god, someone has to remember you.

And thus, seeing half-phantom Hiyori with the Yato god, with him staring at her with such worrying eyes, one that is rare in a god of war's... It gave the other god a wicked idea.

"Yato god," Takemikazuchi spoke, holding the shtgrin he always had. "I have a deal for you."

"Leave Hiyori... Alone..." Yato spoke, before having a small coughing fit. Yukine looked worried, but kept himself silent.

"Oh, sure. I'm not going to hurt her, you know ? Just... Take away something." Takemikazuchi said with a shrug.

"Here's the deal. If you win, I'll leave you and your regalia alone. I'll never chase after you again. But if I win... That girl," He pointed to the half-phantom.

"Her memories of you, and everything about the Far Shore. They're mine."

"NO." Yato glared, forcing himself to stand up. "...You're NOT doing that..."

"Then should I just burn you three alive now or what ?"

"...Yato... Take it." Hiyori stared at the god, before turning to Yato with a bright smile. "...You'll win this."

"Hiyori--" Yato stared, obviously bewildered, but Hiyori gave him a small shush.

"I'll be fine. If you win or lose, I won't forget you... I will never forget you." She said with a grin. "You can make me remember, I know that."

"It's been over a year and a half, Yato. You've been trying, I understand, but... I'm your guide--your lightpost--I can't lead you if you choose to stay in the middle of the path.."

"You want her to remember us, right...?"

"...O-of course... S-she's my friend and I--"

"Then shut up. Lead me with everything, but never tell me when or when not to give up on Hiyori. That is one thing I would never need your help with."