Months passed and you couldn't escape nor be saved. Your mentality went down the drain as you heard the news of sorcerers having a civil war then Kenjaku's team, who deceived you as the man Geto, caused mayhem in their civil war and captured Gojo when they least expected and released cursed spirits to divert their attention. You wanted to curse the world for letting these villains change the tides. Gojo was your only hope because he's the second strongest, but now you can't rely on him as he's sealed away with Kenjaku. You wished you knew where he lived so you could steal the prison realm and release him.
"Oh, little lamb," Sukuna cooed from behind. "Can you not be depressed? The outlook is really high! We're going to take back the world and change it." He grabbed your jaw and turned it so you're looking at him.
Only contempt and sadness roamed in your eyes. You were surveillance 24/7 and still felt weak but not as bad as before. You could move around and speak, but you got tired a lot easier. Your body was drained while you couldn't pull yourself together to escape just yet. The bug inside you wasn't found but you had an idea where it could be. However, you didn't try it because there's eyes everywhere.
"As much as I want to kill everybody… I just can't. I'm too exhausted to do anything or plan how to eliminate all sorcerers." You quietly spoke, making quick eye contact with him before looking away in fatigue.
The only way for you to survive was to listen to Sukuna. You knew he wasn't dumb to believe that you'd fully submit to him. He knew you wanted the bug out of you so you could escape, so he drew a line between you and him. He wanted to see you crack on your own without his effort. Regardless, Sukuna treated you with respect and showered you with luxury. You were well taken care of while still acting like his prisoner in his room. Luckily, you had your own bed to sleep on and your own space in his room to occupy yourself. He bought books, art and sewing supplies, and many more to fill in the gaps in your day-to-day life. Yet the down side of it all was that he kept making you wear junihitoe. You looked too expensive for someone who's under house arrest.
"I know hearing that your teacher is sealed hurts." Sukuna let go of your jaw and patted your head like you were a dog. He has never been aggressive or mean towards you, only showing his gentle nature behind closed doors. You wanted to assume it's because you resemble Kameko even more, or he's pleased with your great listening ears. Either way, you're not easily swayed by his new demeanor. He's still the same man who kidnapped you for his own greed. You're just listening to survive. "But it's for a good cause, y/n. If he interferes with our plans, then how are we supposed to get justice for Kameko? We both know she deserved better, and nobody understands that because they're ignorant and selfish just like those sorcerers trying to obtain power after the deaths of the higher ups."
Why does he have to talk to me like I'm a child? Just because I've been obedient, polite, emotional, and drained doesn't excuse the way he's talking to me. Of course I know Kameko deserves better, but my plan of 'better' is to destroy the hierarchy and system in total, not taking over it and creating a dictatorship where people fear you. You mentally sighed to yourself. You didn't know how long you wanted to put up this act. There's just no opportunity to cut yourself open and dig the bug out.
"Can you take me outside, please? Staying inside this room for months has made it all stuffy and boring for me. I want some fresh air and see mother nature before it snows then I have no choice but to stay inside until spring." You pleaded with your doe-like eyes at him, enchanting him with your Kameko face. He has never declined your request because you knew his heart still had Kameko residing there. Other than that, if your request wasn't simple and easy then he would object and convince you otherwise.
Sukuna's heart faltered by your looks as he couldn't say no. She's right. Observing her, she's been compliant. Not once has she tried to escape or manipulate my servants. She knows her place and uses the things I give to her. I can't see why I can't escort her around my estate since she's already living here. Maybe this will help ease her mind off from her teacher. After concluding his thoughts, he accepted your request.
"I'll allow it if we can go together,"
You weren't going to turn it down just because he added his own little twist in there. Why would he let you walk alone? "Yes, that will be fine… But I do warn you that I'll get tired after some time outside."
"That's why I'm here so no one else has to carry you back," Sukuna gently grabbed your hand and pulled you up on your feet. The height difference between you two was grand. He stood tall like the wooded trees in a dangerous and eerie forest as your statue hit his lower stomach. Sukuna was monstrous and intimidating. "Before we go, I'll get your cape because it's been very chilly. I don't want you to get a cold when you're already fragile."
Sukuna snapped his fingers and his servant gave him a furry cape. You didn't want to argue because it's useless. You're going to stay warm since he cares.
Sukuna swiftly threw the furry cape around your neck and secured it with a bow. The weight of the cape was hefty, and now it's going to be difficult for you to walk normally due to wearing heavy articles of clothes. Just imagine walking out of the water with your soaked clothes but adding more layers until it made you waddled like a penguin, that's how you felt right now.
"Let's go," Sukuna escorted you out of his room and to the outside world where you'll plan your escape.
Walking in the breezy weather, you knew this estate was many stories tall. The level you were on must be the highest since you can see the tops of the tall pine trees and the beautiful mountain view. It looked magnificent with the birds chirping. It's a sight that made you feel like you were in a fairytale. In addition, it alerted you that you're isolated from the city. The estate was surrounded by endless trees and mountains. You pondered how far you were.
No wonder anyone can't find me. I don't even know where the fuck I am!? You were in for a ride once you left this place. It's going to be a maze where you don't know if you walked the same area twice or not. Hmm, I wonder how the others are doing? Are they fighting for their lives? Saving civilians from cursed spirits? Trying to search for me and Satoru? Hopefully Yuji is okay. Sukuna has threatened me so many times about how he's going to eat him right in front of me yet he hasn't captured him. I don't know if he's waiting for the right moment to do it, or maybe Yuji is that great and can't get caught. I will never know.
As you were in your thoughts, sliding your hand across the glazed wooden railing, Sukuna couldn't help but notice your occupied face. He knew you didn't talk much to him unless you needed something. He does try to start small conversations, but it ends up with you giving him a dry reply. No matter what Sukuna does, it's hard to penetrate your walls.
"Are you satisfied with the view?"
"It's beautiful but lonely." You didn't care to mask your unhappiness in the air. He will receive the blunt end of your sword. "It's going to take me a long time to adjust to this. I miss talking to my friends. All I talk to is myself. I feel insane."
"But you have me, little lamb. Who else do you need to please your social life?" Sukuna already knew who you wanted to be with, and it was Yuji. That boy was the key to unlocking your sociable mouth. This made Sukuna a bit annoyed but he knew that in due time you'll open up. He shouldn't rush you.
"I think you already know the answer,"
You lapped around the rectangular building once and finished analyzing how you'd escape. You already figured out the security team's schedule, so everything was on you to know when it's the best time to flee.
"Sukuna," you glanced at him. "I'm feeling a bit tired now." You huffed in defeat as you truly were worn out. The bug ate most of your energy to do anything besides eat and sleep. You tried breaking out of that habit by doing other activities inside the room, but it's taking some time to build up your endurance.
Sukuna nodded and knew you've been out for far too long. Your weak body may not know how to fight off the cold weather so it's best for you to stay indoors. "Of course. I can't have you getting sick,"
/
In turn with the outside world, sorcerers paused their civil war due to cursed spirits roaming the land. They knew they could kill each other later after they got rid of all the spirits. Their top priorities were protecting civilians and exorcizing curses.
As sorcerers had enough things on their plate, your friends still searched for you. You're their only hope as their guts told them that you're not sealed like Gojo. You're alive somewhere. There's no way you would die and leave everyone behind.
"Tell me where y/n is!" Yuji yelled, grabbing a curse user's collar and shaking him violently. "I know you know where she is! You're a part of Sukuna's group!" Yuji's eyes were bloodshot. He hasn't gotten any proper sleep ever since you disappeared. Your existence in his life took a hard toll on his mental health. All he wanted to know was if you were okay, alive, eating and sleeping well, and if all your basic needs were being met. It was really hard for him as he had recurring nightmares of the night you vanished. Everytime he dreamed of you, he woke up in cold sweats because no matter how much he chased after your figure, you kept getting farther and farther away from him. Yuji was growing desperate and impatient, afterall, it's been months now.
The curse user mumbled in fright. "I-I don't k-know y/n!" he was shaking in fear as he saw something dark and sinister take over Yuji's body. He saw it as a huge wave was going to engulf him. He wouldn't be able to outrun it or survive; he's going to die then and there.
Suddenly, Yuji snapped as the devil was telling him that the curse user was lying. It whispered insatiable lies to fuel his anger. His brown eyes turned dark and he grunted, throwing repeated punches at the user.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
On the other hand, Megumi rushed over to Yuji when he saw how violent he got. "Itadori, calm down!" Megumi hooked his arms underneath his and ripped him off, stumbling backwards as they fell down together.
THUMP!
Yuji's heavy breathing turned into uncontrollable sobs. He cracked, allowing his anger to get the best of him. Yuji had killed many curse users without getting any proper answers. His inflamed fists had a mind of its own and threw many punches until the person was dead.
Megumi knew the curse user was pronounced dead. The user stopped moving after receiving two powerful blows to the face. No one can survive Yuji's blindrage, and it sucked how no one can help him. Everyone knew how much this was affecting Yuji. He's not as friendly and energetic as before. Yuji morphed into someone Megumi doesn't recognize. He's easily agitated, emotional, self-critical, and extremely depressed. He lost himself from the downfall of the jujutsu society. "I get that y/n is important to you, but using brute force isn't going to make it any better! He's dead, Itadori!"
Megumi was at his wits with Itadori going berserk. I can't do anything without keeping an eye on him. I didn't pair up with him to be his babysitter! I'm doing this to bring back sensei and y/n! This whole world turned into a fucking shit show. There's tension and distrust with all sorcerers. There's no structure as it's being run by Master Tengen and the rowdy crowds of the clan leaders who want to take over. After the Shibuya incident, it fucked everyone up even more. Japan is a deadzone with curses swarming the area, not to mention a Cullen game that we're participating in too! Who knows if we're going to recruit the special curse user who can free sensei?!
He had his own battle he's fighting against. There's a lot on everyone's mind.
Yuji hastily wiped his tears with his sleeves, smearing the victim's blood across his cheeks. "I'm s-sorry!" He sniffled in distress as he tried collecting himself together. "It's so hard to be okay when I'm not okay!" Yuji wobbled on his feet and took a few deep breaths to calm his irregular heartbeat. "So many lives have been lost and the number keeps on stacking! Y/n and sensei are locked somewhere we don't know… We're in the endgame now. It's going to take a miracle for this to change!" Yuji clenched his fists as he's the third person to blame for this event happening. Sorcerers and clan members accused Yuji for not being able to tame Sukuna. He enabled the demon to break free and cause havoc. Now he's playing dead for everyone to get off his back.
Megumi threw his head back and stared at the black barrier that placed them inside a colony. "I know we're in the endgame, but that doesn't mean we have to lose hope." He anchored his head down to Yuji and showcased a genuine expression. "We're searching for our options to salvage what we have in this decaying world. We will get through this! Our senpais are helping us because they and we all know it's the right thing to do and restore balance to this place. We might be lost, but it doesn't mean we let them break us down!"
After a few moments, Yuji calmed himself down and returned back to normal.
An exasperated expression took over Megumi's face as he recalled all the users they interacted and extracted information from. None of it correlated but gave answers that will throw them off your scent. "It's not going to be easy getting answers from them anymore,"
"Why is that?" Yuji believed that's the only way of finding you. Who else would know where you are? All these people participating in the cullen game were related to the bad guys involved.
"They all give us different answers! They say she's dead, or she's located outside of Japan, or just random places that we already checked before coming here. I doubt they know where y/n is. Why would they tell these people about y/n's whereabouts? They're not that dumb. They want to trick us and put us into despair. It's going to be difficult, but we have to put aside y/n and focus on Gojo." Megumi's harsh words struck Yuji's heart. He wanted to retort and say that y/n is top priority, but he knew Megumi's right. It's going to be impossible to find you if there's no concrete information about you.
"Okay…"
/
Following Master Tengen in his altar, he paced around the room while Yuki and Choso were in another room, giving him some space. He began talking to himself to calm his anxiety. He has taken the temporary role to watch over the jujutsu society under all the chaos. Master Tengen didn't really have a choice, but he knew that his sister would want him to.
"Where the heck did Sukuna take y/n? If it were my sister, where would it be?" Master Tengen grew wary of his stand-in position as he knew sorcerers were trying to take him down but doesn't know why. He finally understood his sister's position when she felt unsafe. Sorcerers craved his power and high authority and wanted it all for themselves. They've been very persistent to meet him, but Master Tengen has rejected most of their advances. "If they're going to kill me next, our only hope is y/n… Sukuna wouldn't have killed her because he has a soft spot for Kameko."
BANG BANG BANG!
The grand double doors of the altar opened, revealing major and minor clan members and leaders greeting Master Tengen with a snarky attitude. "Well, if it isn't The Great Kameko's younger brother… Or should we call him a traitor?"
The moment he anticipated has arrived. Master Tengen glared at the rebels who were going to take his life, and he was ready to fight back until his very last breath.
"I can't believe you hid it from the world that you're her younger brother," The sorcerers huddled around Master Tengen like a bunch of predators enclosing their prey. They wanted to intimidate him by the sheer amount of people who were in the room.
"You really fooled us, that's why you took this position so your ancient lineage can rule again," A clan leader said, provoking Master Tengen and hoping his death will be easy.
"You're probably working with y/n right now to take us down, and we can't let that happen."
Master Tengen had no time arguing with them. Sister, if it's meant to be, I'll see you on the other side. I'm sorry that I have failed you and your creation. I hope you can forgive me…