(A/N):Shout out to whoever got the media pic and the manga lol
Your P.O.V.:
"You know, we can always turn back if you want. Then at least Bishamon won't send ninety of her shinki to attack us as soon as we walk in the door.." Yukine offered, as you both approached the grand entrance of Bishamon's shrine.
Anyone could agree on the fact that the place was elegant, full of beautiful ancient figures and such. But what made it so intimidating was the giant statue of Bishamon right in the center.
You shuddered as you quickly glanced away from the statue. Even if her eyes were sealed in stone, her stare was still overwhelming.
You shook your head, being very persistent in your actions.
"No, Medusa has to be stopped. And the only person who may know how to stop her is Bishamon. She's the only lead we've got." You said, beginning to walk up the glimmering steps to the 'palace' like shrine.
Yukine gulped, following along behind you.
"I wish Yato had a shrine like this. It would be awesome," Yukine grinned, finally admiring the beauty of its architecture.
"I don't think we'd be the same way if Yato had enough worshippers to obtain a shrine like this." You said, turning your hear to look at him, his eyes occupied with the granite coated steps.
"Duh! We'd all be totally different! Sweaty god especially." Yukine joked.
"I like us the way we are. Even if we aren't up to our necks in riches and worshippers like Bishamon."
You said as you cracked a smile at him, the rest of the trudge up the stairs a silent journey.
Finally, after what seemed like forever, you made it to the top of the stairs, a large grand door awaiting your entrance.
"M-maybe we should've snuck in. Just showing up at the front door of the place screams 'we're idiots!'' You said nervously.
"Too late now. Thats way too many stairs for us to go back down anyways." Yukine muttered as his knuckles tapped on the wood of one of the large doors, his small knocks echoing throughout the area.
There was a bit of frantic silence, as you and Yukine prepared to be attacked by multiple different shinki.
That never came though, as the door was softly opened, revealing none other than Kazuma.
His eyes widened as his realization came to par with who the two of you were.
"What are you two doing here?! Veena will slice you into two if she finds you!" Kazuma said in a hushed scream.
"About that.. we actually need to talk to Bishamon. Its urgent." You mutteted, fiddling with your fingers.
Kazuma lowered his head, as if you said something that made him feel defeated.
"..She isn't in the best health right now.. I don't know if she'll be well enough to even hear you out." The emerald eyed apprentice remarked, his features becoming visibly sorrowed.
You squinted your eyes in confusion.
"Bishamon is ill?" You asked, stepping towards him.
"Yes. Unfortunately, purification water isn't helping her case."
You looked off, deep in thought. Maybe this had to do with Suzuha. Which meant that she hadn't paid a single thought to Suzuha until he was killed.
You instantly became enraged, your anger seething over its limit in a matter of seconds.
"Oh yeah, I'm definitely talking to Bishamon. I have a few words for her." You growled, absent mindedly shoving your way past Kazuma, earning concerned stares from the two boys.
"Your friend is very stubborn.." Kazuma muttered, shooken up by your sudden actions.
"Yeah, I know. I'd better go cool her down." Yukine sighed, walking after you.
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You walked through the shrine, taking no time to admire any of creativity of the place.
You searched around constantly for what would be Bishamon's resting quarters, but fell to no avail.
You stopped in the middle of the large palace, searching for the second time, before someone tapped you on the shoulder.
Expecting to see Yukine's golden locks and amber orbs, you were taken aback when a man with grey dreadlocks and michevious blue eyes stood behind you.
"Lookin' for somethin'?" He asked.
You gulped. Something about him felt sour, as if you could feel rays of negativity just radiating off of him. But how could you judge? You didn't even know the guy's name.
"I.. I came to visit Lady Bishamon and.. pay my respects." You stuttered.
The way his eyes looked at you made it seem as if he could see right through you, able to identify all of your weaknesses.
"Is that so? You didn't even bother to bring the fair lady a gift?" He asked with a smirk.
He knew you weren't just some random worshipper. It was as if he knew exactly what your intentions were.
Your eyes darted to the ground nervously, averting his demanding gaze.
"I.. I really need to speak with her. Its important." You said sternly, not planning to speak a word about why you were really here.
He cocked an eyebrow at you, his teeth grinding together.
"You're really persistent, aren't ya'?" He asked with a hint of sarcasm.
You refrained from responding, only opting to stay quiet until he gave you what you wanted.
After a few moments of silence, he had finally given in.
"Eh' alright. Follow me if you really need to see the lady so badly." He said smugly, his navy orbs glinting at you.
You nodded with a soft gulp, before follwing after him.
You were led into a large bedroom, complete with a gigantic circular bed, enough furniture to fill an entire house, and a window that gave off a view anyone else would kill for.
As soon as you set foot in the room, Bishamon's eyes locked onto your figure, as she spilled the tea she was delicately sipping on in surprise.
She collected herself, cleaning up the tea, as she sputtered out a few dry coughs here and there.
"Why are you here? Surely you'd known that if you came here I'd kill you on the spot." Bishamon said silently, her voice a bit frail and weak.
"...I came.. for help." You said, hesitating with each word you spoke.
You had no idea whether Bishamon would attack you or not, and Yukine was no where to be found, so if need be, you should've been prepared to run.
"If you honestly think I'll help that powerless basta-"
"Medusa is back." You breathed, interrupting the golden locked woman in her sour reject.
She froze, her violet stare pausing as is, but her fingers continued to delicately hold the tea she had been drinking.
"Medusa had passed, due to the foolishness of your god. There's no way she has returned." Bishamon returned to her senses, whilst clearing her throat.
"Is that really what you think? Then who or what exactly do you thin killed Suzuha?" You said with a cold glare, you (e/c) burning into her own stare.
She began coughing again, this time so furiously that she had to cover her chest with a limp hand.
You walked over to her, handing her a small cup of water that had been a fair distance away from her.
"Here." You said blandly, your eyes never leaving hers.
She eyed the cup and then you, eventually taking it, and suppressing the cough.
"You know, I hadn't felt anything from Suzuha in a while.." Bishamon muttered once she had regained her composure.
You remained silent, willing to hear out whatever she had to say.
"And then not too long ago, he had this deep connection, this feeling of love towards someone or something."
Your eyes popped up at what Bishamon had said, hoping that she wasn't going to say what you thought.
"Strangely enough, the thing he'd fallen in love with was a regalia. I just couldn't figure out who's."
And with that, you felt your cheeks warm up, sure that your face was covered in a heated blush.
'..Was Suzuha in love with me?!' You thought, as your heart began beating faster and faster with every thought.
"I'm just happy that the last thing he felt was desirable, and brought happiness upon his last moments." Bishamon whispered, standing up weakly.
You looked at her hesitantly, all the while your emotions spinning out of control.
"You're lucky me and Medusa weren't the closest sisters, otherwise you would've died as soon as you stepped foot on this shrine." The violet eyed goddess said coldly, before tying her rapunzel-like locks into a tight bun.
"But no one will lay a hand on any regalia of mine without regretting it." Bishamon scowled, as she carefully placed her tea back on the table.
"Kazuma! Gather everyone together! I need to go out. Its time for a family reunion." Bishamon called, whilst strutting out the room.
While you were tied up in thought that Bishamon was a 'total badass', you were also occupied with the fact that Suzuha had fallen in love with you. You'd thought it was just a mere crush, but unfortunately, it wasn't.
"(Y/n)?" Someone called you, but you just stood, too caught up in your thoughts to see who it was.
Within a matter of seconds, Yukine was standing in front of you, a look of concern crossing his features.
"Are you alright? Did Bishamon say something to you?" He questioned, his sunset-toned eyes peering into your frozen ones.
You shook your head, balling up your fists by your sides.
You couldn't return the feelings that Suzuha had for you back to him, but you were going to make sure that he didn't die on your account for nothing. You still thought of him as your one and only friend.
You grabbed Yukine's wrists, pulling him along behind you.
"Bishamon is going to avenge Suzuha, and so are we."

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I TOOK A VERY LONG TIME TO WRITE THIS. IK IK I SAID A WEEK I'M SORRY. ITS BEEN HALF WRITTEN IN MY DRAFTS FOR ABOUT A WEEK, BUT I HADN'T FOUND THE TIME TO GET AROUND TO WRITING. (lots of homework, y'know?) And I just realized I was writing in caps. Oh well lol. Good news though! I am going to try and have another chapter up tomorrow since I technically owe you guys two chapters. Anyways, how was this chapter guys? eh? eh? Goin after Suzuha even though you pretty much friendzoned him? Lol tellcme what you gyys think in the comments. (^__^) Ily guys and don't forget to vote and stuff. - Drama Typhoon <3