Summary: Kagome's agreed to Lord Diavolo's idea of an exchange program, and she's joined two other humans in Devildom for a year. What was supposed to be a year of guardianship suddenly gets harder when all eyes are on her.
Pairing: Kagome x Various (Endgame undecided); MC x Various.
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Potential spoilers for the game Obey Me.
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Rating is T for now, but might change.
Prologue
"An exchange program?"
The kettle she'd set on the stove not too long ago blew a loud whistle, yet she couldn't make herself move towards it. The disbelief she spoke with was picked up by her companion, and he offered her a disarming smile.
"Yes, with your grace, Lord Diavolo would be glad if you accepted his idea," Barbatos said, subtly glancing over his shoulder to the shrill noise in the next room. Kagome gasped and bolted to the kitchen when she recalled how demon's senses were far more sensitive than humans.
"I'm so sorry," she called over her shoulder, taking the kettle off the stove and setting in on a mat placed on her counter. "I just… those words took me by surprise. I didn't even process the kettle boiling."
She felt him approaching before she heard him, and he joined her in the kitchen as she fixed the tea.
"It's perfectly fine, Lady Ka-"
"Just…. Call me Kagome, please," she said softly. She turned to face him again, leaning against the counter as she laughed under her breath. "It makes me feel so old."
"If you insist," Barbatos said, and Kagome smiled a peaceful smile at his compliance to her wishes. "Lord Diavolo is very interested in your thoughts on his idea, Kagome."
"What kind of exchange program is it?"
"To put it simply, he wishes to send two demons to the human realm and two to the celestial realm, and have two from each enter Devildom for a full year," Barbatos said. "Lord Diavolo believes that the demons should start strengthing the relationship between the three, and so, he's come up with an exchange program."
"Guess that's why he had you come in person instead of just having a letter sent," Kagome said under her breath. Even though it wasn't a question, Barbatos still nodded in conformation. She sighed. "I… Look, Barbatos, this is nothing against Diavolo or anyone for that matter, but… I don't know."
"He figured you'd have some reservations about it when having me come for a visit," Barbatos said, and Kagome felt a little relieved that her response wasn't seen as an insult of any sort. "You've always been a strange one among your kind," he continued. "You care a great deal for demons, but you also take your responsibility of protecting humans very seriously, and for that reason, Lord Diavolo values your opinion more than anything."
"Humans are so delicate, it wouldn't take much for one to get hurt- or worse!- while there," she said. "Well, unless they have some sort of magic, but even then they can still be hurt or killed."
"If you're unsure, I have a suggestion that might help you in deciding?" Barbatos offered with a smile on his face, and Kagome looked on in curiosity. Though, she soon found herself guessing the suggestion.
"Tell me," she said.
"Lord Diavolo welcomes you to come to visit him for a face-to-face chat if you have the availability."
Even though she was expecting those words, she still felt a little startled by them. Judging by the smile he looked at her with, her surprise showed on her face.
Kagome shrugged a second later and walked towards him. "Well, okay then. I'll be able to visit next week if that's okay? That way I have some time to think the idea over."
"I'll inform Lord Diavolo of your decision promptly."
Kagome waved a farewell to the demon, and she was soon left on her own in the kitchen. She shook her head and turned back to her tea, once again repeating the words, "an exchange program?"
She wanted to say both yes and no.
Yes, because she thought the same as Diavolo. Having a strengthened relationship would be a nice thing. While she may be a miko, she wasn't like her predecessors. For that reason, she wanted to have faith in something like this working out positively. Yet… the idea of her agreeing to let a human into the demon's realm and having them get hurt or killed, it was enough to make her hesitant.
Kagome shook her head to clear her mind. "I'll take the week to think it over. That way I can give Diavolo my answer."
The week passed quicker than she anticipated, and soon she was taken to visit the one who was waiting for her decision.
"Kagome!" Diavolo's charming voice pulled her out of her thoughts, and she glanced up. Her eyes met his light amber as he closed the distance between them. Kagome smiled in greeting, about to wave when he stole her hand in his own. He pressed his lips to her knuckles in a better greeting. "I've been eager to talk to you."
"Ha-ha," Kagome pressed her palm against her cheek as she felt a blush threatening to stain her face deep scarlet. Her other hand was still engulfed by his larger one. "It's nice to see you too, Lord Diavolo."
"I'd rather you just call me by my name. I thought we were past this," he said, and a silence fell between them. The silence didn't last long, and Diavolo soon broke it as he pulled her alongside him, walking further into the room with an elegant stride. "Anyway... So? Please, tell me what you think."
He was talking about his idea, she knew that. Kagome pulled her hand free so she'd get his attention. "Diavolo…"
Her tone made his excited expression fade some, and he glanced at her as if he feared her decision. Kagome fought to meet his stare as she folded her arms over her chest.
"I think your idea is a wonderful one," she said, and she could practically feel how her words brought his pleasure. His joy rubbed against her, and she was almost regretting her next words, but she couldn't keep them back. She sighed and continued, "but I don't know if it's the best thing to do."
"What do you mean Kagome?"
"So much can go wrong so quickly. You know that," she said. "It's not that I doubt you or this wonderful idea, but I'm more cautious than anything. I need to guarantee that any humans brought here will be protected and kept safe. Otherwise, I can't agree with this."
"Kagome, I assure you I have their safety at the forefront of my plans," Diavolo said. "I will do all I can to make sure any humans brought here survive and thrive for their year. I just need you to agree with me."
Kagome sighed and gripped herself tighter. She couldn't sense a lie coming from the future King of Devildom, and she felt herself swaying some to agree. She was caught by surprise when her hands were suddenly taken into his. He held them both in his own, urging her to look at him again.
"Kagome, all I ask is for you to trust me. I won't let you down."
She looked up, blue clashing against amber, and she sighed again.
"And if you can't, then how about you stay here for the year as well?" he suggested, and she jolted in surprise.
"Me?"
"Yes," Diavolo nodded. "Would that put you more at ease with having humans here?"
"C-Can I even stay here?" she asked, the question sounding nervous, and it made Diavolo smile. "I don't think demons would like me very much…"
"They'll adore you," he said confidently. "You aren't like others. Well, that and you're fairly known for your welcoming nature towards beings such as us."
Kagome thought it over.
Was she willing to spend the year in Devildom so Diavolo could have his idea fulfilled? It didn't seem like a bad idea. She could be sure the humans were well looked after if need be, and she didn't have to reject an idea she thought to be wonderful.
She smiled and nodded as she came to her decision.
"Fine," she said. "I'm all for it!"
C.R: So Kagome's endgame pairing is undecided. So suggestions/ideas welcome. Same with the MC. I don't have a name for MC yet.
Also, any guess as to how Kagome knows Diavolo? hehe~
Anyway, that's it for now. Hopefully I caught all the errors before posting, but if not, sorry.
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