SCS #1 - This Moment For Eternity

"However strong you become, never seek to bear everything alone. If you do, then the pain of loneliness is certain to accompany."

"Are you the Strongest because you were born.. Or were you the Strongest because you earn it."

"Sometimes, Tendō-Senpai.. Helping others isn't wrong, and I... Definitely want to die with those I cherish surrounding me."

"I am you.. And you are I. Just as you exist so will I eventually return to haunt your mistake."

"{Domain}, {Expand}, {Sanctification}..."

"I entrust.. my will to you....."

"As long as I'm alive.. I will protect all of my little brothers!"

"This is the funeral for the living!"

"Your creation is a mere curiosity dabbling in the unknown, nothing more nothing less... And so far you prove out to be a dissapointment than the Vessel."

"You and that brat shares the same thing, and it makes me smile in glee wanting to see how you will fall and suffer."

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For everything that has happened in the life he has experienced, Gojo Tendō now smiles thinly at his current situation. He never expected to arrive at a situation like this. Wearing only a simple grey-coloured yukata with dragonfly-like patterns, with purple sash tied to his mid sect. His hair was let out In it's natural form, swaying motionly from the wind and with his eyes not being covered, revealing the twin red coloured orb to the world. In silence he enjoyed the morning atmosphere where he sat on the side veranda of the traditional japanese-like styled house he was gifted by the Luofu General for his contributions.

Accompanied by the cool air that filled his lungs and refreshed his body, he then remembered everything. Many years ago when he was given the responsibility of Stelle, leaving the peaceful tranquility he had once isolated himself, taking Stelle with him after Kafka delegates him as the one to guide her, they journey across the stars as The Nameless alongside the Astral Express crew, traveling throughout various worlds, discovering new things, meeting both new friends and foes, and young Stelle who's at the beginning still not ready to face the strange and complicated matters now, watching his self-imposed little sister being the hero has finally told him that his duty was now over...

Yet.

The sound of footsteps then came to his ears from the creak in the wooden floor, they were walking closer towards him. There was a fragrant floral scent with a mixture like the smell of honey coming from behind him and when he received an embrace from behind, a soft, melodious voice rang near his ear.

"You always wake up even before me... Husband."

Jingliu has the appearance of a slender woman with long pale hair and blue eyes, for the garment she wore a purple kimono that fits her body, white sash and doesn't wore any footwear.

"It's just a habit since childhood, Jingliu." Tendō replied serenely before glancing his head to the pale haired beauty embracing him from behind.

He could feel the small buds that touchs his back even while concealed by the kimono, which he knew that the woman hugging him had opted to not wear anything underneath those cloths.

He breathed slightly upon feeling the sensation of two mounds pushing into his back. ''What are you doing out here this early?'' He suppressed a shudder when her warm breath touch the skin on the back of his neck.

''Just clearing my mind. The beautiful view and silence help greatly.'' Tendō mumbled as he turned around in her hold and put his own arms around her. He inhaled her scent as it always succeeded in making him lower his defenses, getting him to act more carefree.

"Even so, shouldn't you also wake me up when you had awaken?" Jingliu interrupted his line of thoughts, she rubbed her cheek against his chest in a very affectionate manner.

"I don't see the need in disturbing someone else's rest." The last Gojo reasoned as he closes his eyes in the morning breeze.

"You're always like that." Jingliu puffed her cheeks cutely, something one wouldn't expect (If ever) from the cold woman and Tendō only responded with a tiny smile at this side of her which was reserved only for him.

"...Was it that again.." His partner murmured softly as she then give him a look, that clearly told him any answers other than the truth will not be accepted.

Tendō knew that he was not going to win this argument, so he relented with a sigh. "Yes, I had dreams of that... again. They're getting better, only scattered sentences now." He stroked Jingliu's hair, making her snuggle closer to him, "And that's mostly because of you."

Jingliu gave a triumphant look. "And why didn't you tell me this the first time?" She glared at him.

"I didn't want to trouble you with such matters.." Tendō muttered, looking away  from her with slight dim in his eyes. The death of hundreds of thousands of humans, possibly everything on Earth weighs heavily upon his mind, the fact that he lost against the biggest adversary in that grand battle (If it could be even called a battle) even more than his humiliating defeats from trying to exorcise his own amalgamation Curse was a testament of a failure He truly was. He then felt a small, cool hand on his face, which made him look at Jingliu.

"Tendō.. we've been married for years now and have known each other for countless milennia before you even joined the Nameless. You have to tell me these things.." She said, with hurt in her eyes. "It pains me that even now, you still think after everything we went through together that you are alone.. You're not and never will, I made that vow upon our matrimony... I will never give up upon you and I mean it."

For a moment, Tendō saw a white haired girl in her place, her deep blue eyes stares deep into his own and also has that same strong conviction as she hold his arm. A long memory suddenly resurfaced into his mind-

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"*****... Why did you do that?" Tendō asked, not understanding this girl's thoughts,why is this girl so insistent on looking for him who got trapped in the Sea of Quanta, isn't it more logical to leave a dead end rather than keep trying to find ways?

"Because I love you, Senpai." ***** replied with a sincere smile making the man himself stunned for a moment, "No matter the distance, no matter the gap, I will continue to search for you through the end of time, even if it means sacrificing everything just to be with you."

Tendō was silenced by that declaration, not knowing or even can formulate a response to that resolve.

"Isn't it Senpai who once said, 'I will not give up on everyone again, because that's my eternal duty.' So I too, will never give up for you Senpai! You are never alone and never will be because I will always be beside you, it's a promise of my lifetime!"

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"I don't want to hear the whole 'It's my burden to bear' spiel again." The vision returned to the present, as Jingliu pressed herself to her partner, "Are you Tendō Gojo the Legacy of the Strongest Sorcerer or were YOU Tendō Gojo, the older brother of Stelle and the Nameless who connects all of us?"

"I'm..." Tendō stopped as he appeared contemplating from the question.

"See, I'm doing it all just for you." Jingliu nodded her head, then looked away. "You shouldn't feel burdened, beloved..." She muttered in a very low voice, each words tinged with venom and hatred one aimed for. After hearing his story, she was torn between feeling shocked, angry or sad. Safe to say, dare it say that Jingliu was NOT a fan of Satoru Gojo or even Ryomen Sukuna, even uttering their name felt like she had swallowed the most vile poison, doesn't matter if Y/N still regards his father as family and telling her repeatedly that he's not so different to them of all people, Doesn't. Matter. Those two bastards played a big factor in making what her Tendō to be what he is right now, and she won't change her mind.

In the arms of another they sat there on the house they lived in. The morning star shoning down upon them as with time progressing they began to shuffle, slowly dancing together to the imaginary music that played only in their minds.

When the song only heard by both of them came to and end, Jingliu moved in closer, burying her face into his neck as their movements hadn't stopped completely.

Her words were slightly muffled but still reached his ears as he smiled at her while softly moving his hands up and down her back. When Jingliu leaned her head down and captured his lips, her tongue plundering his mouth as she initiated a searing kiss. And he half-heartedly battled her tongue with his own, before Jingliu reels back and decided to just pecking his face.

And when Jingliu was finally tired from covering his face with kisses, she laid her head down on his chest, unbothered that they are seen out side as this place is a private property given by many people just for them, , she relished in his calming heartbeat which her own copied.

She cooed softly when she felt his fingers comb through her pale hair. At the moment everything was perfect, she wouldn't change it for anything in the world as she had found her happiness. As a life-long species this is the place where she belonged which was right here, by Tendō's side... Her husband's side.

Maybe it would have seemed strange when it happened before he met her before, and considering Jingliu's reputation as a revered and legendary figure in Xianzhou Luofu as the leader of High-Cloud Quintet and her ice cold demeanor that makes any men fears to even look at her in the eye, but when it was about many year when he move here after the 'Death' of Nanook the End of All Things, and this goddess-like woman finally confessed her true feelings for him under the gazes of everyone and he accepted it, warm embraces in the morning became a normal thing for him to receive.

Oh, and kisses.. Pecks.. Cuddles.. And biting.. Yeah, maybe there are many things he didn't know nor expect about this stoic swordswoman.

Although sometimes in his head he often thinks that what he is doing is wrong. Receiving love from a swordswoman who was the leader and also founder of the High-Cloud Quintet was not an easy matter for him actually, not because he reject nor felt repulsed from the idea he's just still felt that he doesn't deserve any of this, but the persistences and perseverance of this girl had finally break his isolated nature.

With all the debates he had carried out in his heart. With all the forms and actions of this goddess-like woman towards him that made him melt, he only hoped that the choice he chose in his inner debate was correct.

After all.. He doesn't want to be Gojo Satoru, who felt lonely as the strongest and that position alone makes him unable to relate to those who are weaker than him.

Hajime Kashimo who felt the emptiness till his old age in search for strong opponents to fill that void.

Once he, and Satoru could emphatize with the King of Curse, beings like them aren't meant to be 'Tied down', but whereas the two stood above with nothing to be with, he found something to ground himself without feeling that sense of despair.

Satoru said that love is the greatest curse, Tendō agrees with that notion, but at the same time it could also be the thing to keep you sane.

Because when you are untouchable you are unable to touch, as those people below them can't never see them eye-to-eye nor ever stand in equal, because the reality was that they are destined to become isolated, lonely, and apathic as the result of their strength... Because that's just it, might makes right.

The two of them are similar.. Yet so different, Satoru portray himself like a god, he can't be beaten, puts fear in others who are below him and is all powerful. Always confident, cool headed and wise beyond his peers, because it is to put an example to everyone while cementing the fact that he is The Strongest.

However being a God or thinking of yourself as one, comes with the responsibility of looking out for or taking care of others, bearing the weight of the world or others on your shoulders, even putting aside your own emotions to remain calm, unfazed and proceed forward without unending rest. Because Gods don't have time to grieve or feel sad.

And it was at that same act, it's why he became a teacher: to change the jujutsu society, because he could not change it with his strength alone, and to perhaps find someone his equal, perhaps even dare Tendō say to surpass him. That's why he speaks so highly of Yuta Okkotsu and Hakari Kinji, the two most gifted students.

Why he tells Megumi Fushiguro that he could be on his level just like how his predecessor did.

Why he lets Yuji Itadori become a student and teaches him to fight instead of just having him sitting around eating fingers.

And also why telling Tendō to grow alongside everyone and not solely focusing for him, because he already experienced what it felt to be possessing peerless strength.

Tendō pursed his lips in reminiscing, it's why Satoru wants to believe everything will be fine when he's trapped inside that cube, because for the first time ever he hopes the world won't be looking at him as the only one who can fix everything. For him to no longer be "The Strongest", and for others to not be lonely as him.

And to be completely honest, if Tendō himself was in his father's position then maybe the devoidness of everything will also turn him just like Satoru Gojo. The only enclosure for Satoru was he once had an equal in the form of Suguru Geto, but also a family (Albeit not in the way he would expect) who could understand his existence and pain, Tendō Gojo.

Indeed, it is lonely at the top.

But compares to them, Sukuna is incredibly selfish. He knows what he likes and what he wanted-Sees and causes people's to suffer, fighting strong opponents, discovering new techniques, eating humans, essentially living in the present just as he want. And he pursues those simple selfishness at without caring for others opinion, because at the end of the day you are only lonely when you think so.

And as it was stated... The two of them are so similar, but different.

He was forced to come back to reality as the hug from the goddess then broke away and she sat beside Tendō very close and her head rested on the white-haired man's shoulder. For everything Jingliu had been through, this was a thing that she had been dreamed off with the man she loved. She even showed a peaceful smile there accompanied by a small, soft murmur."I love you Tendō..." Jingliu muttered which the albino-haired man could clearly hear.

"I see." Tendō replied softly who then gave a soft hug to the goddess who was beside him.

In peace they enjoyed their time together, in the time that passed they felt a sense of warmth in each other's hearts.

'For you I have been looking for, I found my peace.. And it's you.. Tendō'. Jingliu's face glanced at the face of the albino-haired man beside her, the man who gave her more than just happiness, but also a pride and joy.

'With you, I just need to be myself. I want you to see the side of me that I never show to anyone.

With you, I am nothing more than an ordinary mortal woman who for the first time in her life, feels what true love is like.

Jingliu always appreciated each and every moment she spent with this man and certainly treasured it all.

The decision Jingliu took to express her feelings was not wrong and it also received support from Kafka of all people who smiled at her. Even Dan Feng, the usually proud Vidyadhara of all people, who eventually found out, obnoxiously congratulated her after her feelings were accepted by Tendō.

Jingliu might have to thank fate this time for finally bringing her together with this man. The man who she will always love with all her heart, the man who will always smile only for her, laugh only for her and will always accompany her steps now. Maybe they haven't fully cemented their ties in marriage, but it's only a matter of time for Jingliu and she can wait for that.

What's more of waiting a few more years when I've been waiting for you for millennia?

If that's the price I have to pay to always be with you, then by Lan I'll accept it without hesitation

Jingliu then tightened herself around Y/N's body, both of them didn't say anything and preferred to just enjoy the silence in this special moment.

Speaking of special..

{You are my sp- Cough}

She saw him tilt his head and her smirk widened before she proceeded to straddle him. His legs were between her own as blue met red. She felt his arms wrap around her before her body was pressed against his own. Both leaned their heads forwards and let their lips meet. Their kiss started of slow but quickly evolved into something more as she wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.

His hands that were resting on the small of her back moved lower and lower before they rested on her supple rear. She broke the kiss as she felt him start kneading her rear and released a throaty moan.

''Tendō~'' The way she spoke sends small shiver down to his spine. Pressing her lips back against his own she slowly trailed down her kisses to his jaw where she stopped for a moment before continuing her journey to his neck.

Moving his kimono slightly which revealed his collarbone, her eyes landed on a bite mark he had on his otherwise unblemished skin. It was a bite mark, a mark she left on him as a sign for others that he was already taken. Wasting no time she latched her lips on the mark and felt him stiffen.

"..I- If I didn't know any better.. I would haave thought you are half-Foxian.." Tendō slurred slightly while talking as he felt her tongue trail over the bite mark she had just. The bite mark was very sensitive which is unusual for once. At first he thought she must've bitten him and just let it heal naturally. He was surprised as nothing he tried worked, not even using Reverse Cursed Technique/Positive Energy managed to remove it.

"Baiheng have told me many great tips from her travel.."

Jingliu whispers as Tendō leaned back behind him, holding himself up by his elbows as his eyes took in her alluring form.

She was still just as beautiful as the first time he had laid his eyes on her. And, to this day still the most beautiful woman he had laid his eyes on.

Allowing his back to touch the floor, his hands moved upwards, grasping her own and intertwining their fingers together.

And just as the two were about to commit the act outdoor, thankfully for this story, Jingliu suddenly sigh and got off from Tendō, while the man himself just blink he then look at her and was about to question-

Pak!

A pair of small arms suddenly encircle the base of her neck, childlike giggles ranged out as Tendō too just realized that they were about to do the deed when their daughter is still awake.

Jing Yue embraced her mother with childish giggles accompanying their day, she squeaked happily when Jingliu turn around and hugs her back all the while tickling her tummy.

As for Tendō who's watching his family, felt that it was still a surreal experience for him who was-and-still-is a Sorcerer, it felt like days ago when he was reincarnated to this Universe after his and his older brother's ultimate death in the hands of the King of Curse, well.. Not like he nor Choso could done anything to Sukuna who can slash their mere existence with his World Cleave.

But nonetheless.

Ever since he was a child he had longed for a family of his own, even if he denied and surpressed the feelings. At the time it was to have a mother and father to care for him like he had watched childrens playing with their parents, Satoru wasn't a bad father per se.... Well, maybe he was if your own father constantly belittle you with a degrading terms like 'Sperm of mine', 'Abomination of my negligence' or often a 'Singularity', which.. He understand completely.

Satoru Gojo had a complex way of life and in no way can his mind be understood by those who couldn't look past his status, but again Tendō understand him. As the Protector and Strongest of the World, it was his duty to watch over and keep everything from spiralling down to hell, it would be deeply worrying if you somehow found out that you suddenly had a child which has inherited everything you have, his own existence already tip the world, but Tendō had shattered the balance and forced the World to automatically strengthen all entities and living beings just to keep up with them, including the ways to even counter (Bypassing the Infinity itself with mere physical contact, which minds you divided the surrounding spaces without limits), attributing to possibly the means of killing you.

Despite that however, he still considered him a father and as he grew older instead of parental love that he desired for, he found himself yearning for a family of his own.

It was still a bit unreal though. Never, ever, in his life did he imagine it would actually come this soon with a woman he had come to love. If only Satoru could see him now. There's no way his father would believe him to be that same egotistical suicidal brat who would look for every opportunity to die without making it seems like a suicide.

...And that was fine with him.

Let him live in this new life solely to protect what he considers precious. After all, isn't that how it should be for him who is a Sorcerer even though he is in another world far from his home? To live without regrets? He was broken from his thoughts to his daughter who seemed to be both pouting and glaring at him. It was cute really.

''Papa...'' The small girl grumbled.

''Yes~'' He replied with a small smile on his face.

Jing Yue let out a low growl before she launched herself at him, intent of doing as much damage as her small stature was capable of. As she neared him Tendō simply took her into his arms, his smirk widening as Jing Yue struggled trying to get out of from his hold.

''Oof.'' Was the sound she made as she wriggle like a worm. From where she was looking Jingliu could see Jing Yue's fuming face and stifled a giggle.

Tendō watched as Jing Yue stopped resisting. She slowly moved her gaze upwards, making contact with his red eyes that twinkled in amusement. After a moment of staring Tendō was the first to break as he neared the pouting girl.

''You are too cute for your own good, child.'' Tendō said as he snuggled her deeper onto his lap. Jing Yue struggled again for a moment as a sign of last rebellion before finally giving up and moved closer to the warmth he provided. Tendō ran his hand through her mix of snow white and gold strands hair, scratching her scalp as she softly began to let out pleased purr. Releasing a soft sigh he leant back into the wall with Jing Yue close to him, not once stopping his his hands as he closed his eyes.

Jingliu watched their interactions with a fond smile, Tendou always showed her, especially Jing Yue various affection whenever he could. Be it kisses in the head, patting or just making sure they were close to each other. She figured it had something to do with his upbringing where there had been a lack of such affection.

But she had promise to herself that he was getting the affectioned he had never got and much more as she adored him simply that much.

Suddenly, Jingliu laughed softly. This certainly caught the attention of Tendo and Jing Yue who were besides her giving her a questioning and curious looks respectively.

"Mama, why are you laughing?" Those small blue orbs opens up and stares at her own, as she then met the other staring ruby.

"Nothing, my dears..." Jingliu answered her two most beloveds in the joy she had. "Just this moment... For eternity."

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This little story that is told has begun. When the curtain falls, the narrator then tells this tale;

This isn't a big story, nor is it one that will make you sit up and listen.

This is just the story of a messianic Sorcerer who is far from home.

He as the strongest was destined to stand in solitude just like his predecessor, no equals to be at his sides nor opposite, yet it had turned completely.

His fate who had been intertwined with many across the stars have begun in its long obstacles.

In everything that remains a mystery in the future, laughter, tears and tragedy will surpass what must be told to test how he will feel.

...This is a story about a love for a Savior.

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"Walking the path of heaven, I am the man who will rule everything..."

"For I am... Absolute."

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SCS 1 - End

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