Transient Memories (Tomoe x Reader)

The Deity Has Her First School Trip

Your P.O.V

To say the least, my first school trip is off to a not so valiant start. Upon setting foot at the Okinawa airport, I let my excitement get the best of me. My flurry of dazed curiosity was met with the unrelenting brutality of layover traffic. My mindlessness caused me to collide with a frantic businessman, spilling my belongings in a hysteric heap. After managing to collect my items amidst the chaos, I looked up to find the rest of the group had vanished. In a desperate attempt to locate my friends, I combed the nearby streets, but to no avail. I had been left alone. Now, I sit at an unfamiliar café, a feeling of dread in my chest. My eyes water slightly at the painfully derelict atmosphere.

Tomoe's P.O.V

After walking for tens of minutes, we finally arrive at the hotel. It isn't overly gaudy and lacks any sort of extravagance. But, it is quaint and appears to have a lively ambiance. The teacher then begins her roll call.

"(f/n) (l/n)." There is no response. An eerie silence fills the air. My palms sweat with nervous apprehension.

"(f/n) (l/n)?" A startled hush falls over the clamor of high school students. Swiftly, the teacher reaches for her cell phone and immediately dials the airport. After several excruciating minutes, she returns a less than favorable response. My thoughts devoid of reason, I act out of instinct. Separating myself from the group, I will for a torrent of azure flame to appear in front of me. My palms fly outwards and the coagulation disperses into 5 parts, each individual flame scouring the area for my precious lady.

The sun slips deeper into the tropical horizon, my efforts appearing futile. Like an ensnaring trap, doubt strangles my heart. Just as panic is about to set in, good news reaches my ear. I have found her. Without thought, I frantically race to her location. When I arrive, her (e/c) eyes ignite with a spark. Her sniffles ease and she latches onto me. At first, feelings of rejoice circle my being, but they are sliced in two by an overbearing feeling of disgust. I lash out without regard for my horrendous treatment. "You are unbelievable. I have never seen a human, let alone a god, who is so irresponsible and useless. You are incapable of the simplest tasks. You lack any sort of competence. As a familiar I am disgraced that I have to spend my days looking after such a child." I spit, the venom biting at my flesh as it graces my lips. The bright color washes from her delicate skin and her eyes fade to a dull grey. I have gone too far. To my surprise, a gentle smile reaches her cheeks. A sad smile. A heartbroken gesture. I grit my teeth, avoiding her broken gaze. Slowly, I wrap my fingers around her trembling wrist and urge her to follow. We make our way back to the hotel, a heavy weight of guilt suffocating me. For the rest of the evening, (f/n) avoids me.

Your P.O.V

My chest aches, a hollow emptiness pulsing through my veins. It hurts, but he's right. I've never been able to accomplish anything. Everything I cherished, vanished before my eyes. I wasn't strong enough to protect my world. I feel steamy tears brim my sheepish eyes, but my despair is damped as I enter my lodging. Kei and Ami smile innocently at me, their faces beam with intensity. "(f/n)!" They shout in perfect unison. They wrap me in grateful hugs, warming my cold heart with toasty affection. I avert my gaze to the area behind them, where they have already made a futon for my stay. My smile brightens slightly, but still wanes with regret.

"I'm glad to see you made it back in one piece." A familiar and disgusting voice coos. I turn with a sinister glare to meet the eyes of a wicked nemesis. Yuki.

"What the hell are you doing here, you lustful Djinn?" I hiss with feigned warning. A hand latches itself firmly to my mouth, silencing my lewd threats. Yuki leans in promiscuously, whispering with snake like haste.