I don't own most of the characters and the world of Noragami. They belong to Adachitoka sensei!
"I'm surprised you can even run," Yato said as I glared at him. I panted as I put my hands on my knees, gasping for breath. I did train on my running once in a while but the cold had practically knocked all the wind out of my lungs. "Dead ahead," Hiyori said, perched on a telephone pole. Her tail swung behind her in the wind along with her hair. A lifeline… "Hey Yatogami. Isn't it dangerous for a human to be here?" I asked. "That human saved my life many times before and I made a promise to help her solve her lifeline problem. Not like it can be fixed anyway," he said as he jerked his thumb at her.
"Quit it Yato. Let's get to," Yukine mumbled, his hands still stuffed in his pockets. "Alright. Come, Sekki!" Yato shouted and Yukine's body turned into a bolt of light and shot into the sky before slamming into his open hands, forming twin blades. He shone in the light, the blades wicked sharp and curved, perfect for the god of calamity standing before me with a wide grin on his face. "Well, let's get to it!" he yelled as he leapt from the building and onto a large Phantom crawling on the streets.
I watched him sink the blades into the Phantom with precision, slicing it to pieces as it exploded into thin air as he rended it. As he leapt onto another one that looked like a spider, his fingers glowed as he chanted. "You, who desecrate this Land of the Rising Sun. With my advent, I, Yatogami, lay waste with the Sekki and expel thy vast defilement! Rend!" he shouted as he struck the Phantom, which split into pieces before disappearing.
"More up ahead!" Yukine yelled as they fought, the spidery Phantoms approaching from all directions. I clenched my fist as I could only watch them fight, not having a Shinki of my own. "Jungle Savage!" Hiyori screamed as she slammed her foot into one of the Phantoms, sending it flying into the air and nearly knocking Yato off his feet. "Hey! Watch where you kick!" he yelled. "Sorry!' Hiyori yelled back as a Phantom grabbed her from behind. "Hiyori!" Yato yelled as Hiyori tried to break free, kicking her legs as she was lifted into the air. "Looks good," the Phantom shrieked as it lifted her to its mouth. She screamed, hitting it with all her might.
"Aiko! Now might be a good time to find a Shinki and fast!" Yato yelled as he continued to kill the Phantoms. I scanned the ground quickly, my heart racing as I tried to find a Shinki. Dammit! Its not like a Shinki just pops out of the blue and is one that matches you well to boot! "Come on! I need a Shinki!" I shouted to myself as a Phantom lunged at me, threatening to flatten me. I shrieked as I crashed onto the ground, hitting the pavement hard. "Aiko!" Yato yelled as the Phantoms surrounded him. "Where is that crazy Bishamon when you need her?!" he yelled as he sliced at the Phantoms.
As I coughed, I caught sight of a tiny bubble of light. It floated in the air, seemingly watching the battle and me. It bounced a little as though beckoning me towards it. A lost soul… A boy. Around 18 years old. Looks about right. Hmm… pretty good looking… oh shut it! You're supposed to find a Shinki, not a boyfriend! I mentally shouted at myself as I looked at it. Again, it bounced, beckoning me to get it. Okay… here goes nothing. I lifted my fingers, light forming from it.
You, with knowhere to go and nowhere to return to… I grant you a place to belong ! My name is Aiko. Bearing a posthumous name, you shall remain in this realm. With this name I make thee my servant! With this name and its alternate, I use my life to make thee a Regalia! Thou art Aki! As a Regalia, Detsu! Come, Denki! I shouted, throwing my hand up in the air. The little bubble shone brightly as it jumped into the sky and landed in my hand. As I grabbed onto it, the memories of this soul filled my mind.
Wandering wide plains, hands clasped in a small girl's hand. Swords clashing with each other, the boy's face coated with sweat. Blood staining his shirt as he fought off bandits, screaming to his family to run as he died… "You poor child…" I whispered, tears forming in my eyes as the memories flooded into me. In my hand was a sword like that of a Samurai's, the same kind that had been used to end his life. "Well, Denki. Let's get to work!" I shouted as I leapt into battle, slashing at the Phantoms.
"Wow, that chick is good!" Yukine shouted. "Who are you calling a chick?!" Yato yelled as I joined the fray. "The goddess of love gets a sword?! What the heck?!" Yato demanded as I sliced into a Phantom. "Let's just kill them and get it over with!" I snapped as I lifted my finger in the air. "You, who desecrate this Land of the Rising Sun. With my advent, I, Aiko, lay waste with the Sekki and expel thy vast defilement! Seal!" I yelled as I slammed into the Phantoms. They howled as they were sucked back into the black tornado they had emerged from, the tornado diminishing until it disappeared with a pop.
Hiyori dropped on the ground just as Yato caught her in his arms, dropping Sekki with a clatter. "Hiyori! You all right!" he yelled as he rocked her in his arms. As she slowly opened her eyes, she blushed bright red before slapping him across the face. "Pervert!" she shrieked as he dropped her, Yato howling as he held his cheek. "Hey you forgot about me," Sekki called and Yato quickly reverted him back to human form.
"Well for the goddess of love, that ain't too bad," Yato said as I held my new Shinki in my hand. "She was more badass than you Yato," Yukine grinned as Yato elbowed him. "So what is his name?" he asked. "As a weapon, Denki. As a human, Akito," I said as he reverted to human form. He slowly took form before appearing before us wearing the normal clothing a newly made Shinki wore. He looked around at us curiously, his blue eyes scanning our faces. His rumpled black hair stood out in all directions, which he tried to smooth down with his hand.
"Nice to meet you, Akito. I'm Aiko, the one who summoned and named you," I said as I produced a jacket from my coat and put it around him. He shivered slightly until the warmth enveloped him and he sighed, puffs of air escaping from his lips. "Am I dead?" he asked and my heart stopped for a minute. As the others looked at me, I slowly said, "Yes. You were." He lifted up his hand, staring as snow fell onto his open palm. "How is this possible?" he muttered as he gazed at the sky.
"Akito, you're a Regalia now. That means that you now have a family you can belong to," I said as I took his hand. He glanced at me, his cheeks red in the cold. "What do I need to do?" he asked. "Serve me by my side. I'm here on a mission from the heavens," I said. "And who are they? I know one of them is a god and shinki but not the human girl," he said as Hiyori tried not to look flustered. "That's about enough introductions. Let's get you out of the cold," I said as we headed back to Kofoku's home.
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