Seventh Moon

Rengoku Kyojuro: Forever [END]

[AN: And I'm back! Thank you soooooo much everyone for being very patient with me! I know I am definitely not a good writer and this is not the best fic out there, but the fact that I still get to somehow entertain you guys was something that really helped me through the last few months.  I had severe back pain which I needed surgery for. I finally had the surgery and am now a lot better. Almost back to normal! Finally got to sit in front of my computer for more than a few minutes and write. Phew! Anyhow, this chapter ends Kyojuro Rengoku's route! Hope you guys enjoy and thank you once again for giving this your time!]

Days passed after Shinobu-san dropped by with the cure. Tanjirou and Zenitsu came and went, moving on to the last leg of their training. And Kyojuro and I were stuck in possibly the worst fight we've ever had. It was because of the cure.

After hunting, I returned to the estate with plans of cleaning up. Plates and bowls were piling up and I really need to wash them so the slayers wouldn't have to eat off their palms. They were still busy with Kyojuro by the time I arrived at the kitchen. Thank goodness to my demon strength as I could haul buckets upon buckets of water from the well by myself. It was easy to get lost in my thoughts as I busied myself. I did not like it. All I could think about was the fight me and Kyojuro had.

"Here, one for each of you. Tamayo-san said it will destroy the cells that make you a demon. It'll be painful, and it would take time. I'll leave you to it then... I'm sure you'd like to continue what you've been doing earlier." Shinobu-san then skipped away, acting very much herself.

"You should take it now, Y/N." Kyojuro said as he grabbed the box containing his dose. "Right now? But the fight... I highly doubt I could do anything as a human. At least as I am now, I don't have to worry too much. Besides, Shinobu-san said it would take time. Kibutsuji could make his move anytime now." Kyojuro took a deep breath, "maybe it'd be better if you stayed here. Kibutsuji clearly wants you... I can't just take you to him."

"But you're not taking me to him. I'll be fighting with you." I avoid fights, even when my brothers and I were younger and they were all really annoying I tried to be the sweet, big sister and keep the peace. But this... I can't just knowingly send Kyojuro to a battle this big! Besides, I did see... well, not myself but my frost under Kibutsuji. Frost covering the ground under him must've meant I'd be stopping him from digging underground. No one else amongst the demon slayers could possibly do that.

Kyojuro stepped closer to me, hands rubbing my arms up and down. A very comforting gesture from him. "The strongest demon moons would be there. Kibutsuji himself wouldn't be holding back, you said so yourself. It's too dangerous."

"I know that. That's why I can't let you go on your own!" I was scared. I truly was. We had an idea of who would die, and I hoped they all devised ways to survive – when we don't even know how they'd die – but... "Kyojuro..." I whined, feeling myself starting to tear up. "please. I don't think I can stand being away from you, knowing you're in danger. I already saw you almost die twice. I can't – I don't... please let me come with you." I was begging. I know it was absolutely selfish of me but I don't think my heart could take it. I'd drive myself crazy with how worried I'd be.

"What about my feelings then, Y/N? I promised you I won't let Kibutsuji take you. And then the ground just opened up and took you from me. You said I won't be taking you to him if you come but, I can't possibly knowingly take you somewhere that's completely his territory. Besides, I'm planning on taking the cure after the fight. I'd regenerate and heal right away. No need to worry." Of course, he'd make sense. He moved one of his hands towards my face, to caress my cheek in an affectionate matter but I turned away from him.

I dragged my futon away from his, stopping only when I was against the wall. Funny, we were just pulling each other closer moments ago. Just like that, I went to sleep and we haven't talked since.