Slayer of Time (Demon Slayer X OC)

Chapter 15: It can't be...

Mizuki POV 

The sounds of the birds chirping and the wind which rattles the planks on the room wakes me up from my sleep.  I groggily turn over to my side and peak out the window to see that it was still dark outside as the sun has yet to rise.  

Sighing slightly through my nose, I turn my head and push my face into the pillow.  "I feel so crappy and tired.  I want to sleep more...."  I grumble as I could feel that I was still feeling slightly down but not enough to sulk like I did before.  

Snuggling closer into the futon and the blanket, I turn myself on my back and stare at the ceiling.  "Sore...."  I mumble out as I could feel my muscles ache at my previous movement.  I, Indeed, did stay up most of the night practicing my sword while I also had walked back further to the back of the house to do some laps where no one could see me or bother me.  

Closing my eyes, I sink into my thoughts to let myself calm down and to have good control of all my reasoning and logic before I chuck it out the window.  

"Wait!"  I shot up from the futon and quickly rearrange the futon back and clean things up really quickly.  'I don't have time today!  Forget about feelings, logic, and reasoning.  I have to make breakfast for those people and take my portion before leaving to help Yuzu-san.' 

Slipping on my shoes, I quickly leave Yoriichi's room and rush back inside the main house to freshen up and change my clothes before preparing breakfast. 

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"Hah...Finally done." I state to myself as I plate the breakfast food on the table and made sure that the bowls and everything is on the table.  Smiling slightly I quickly head back to the kitchen to eat my portion before the others wake up.  

To think that I had subconsciously woken up earlier than I usually do.  Coming into contact with those people, won't be so much of an issue into later. 

As I stuff my face, I make sure that I pack some rice balls for a snack for myself later as I'll be out in the fields practicing there instead.  In order to avoid them and clear my mind, I'm going to be out late and find myself a new place to practice as well.  

I want to improve my breath techniques and skills, however, I don't feel comfortable doing so with Michikatsu, as I focus on my technique and regular skills.  If I don't have the grasp on the basic techniques than it would make it harder to use my breathing technique.  Though....it would be unfair to use it in a match full out, I would often forget and use total concentration breathing to my advantage at times.  Only realizing and getting hit. 

Washing my dish in the sink, I quickly place it down and wrap up my snack, heading out of the kitchen.  

"Good Morning" a voice greets as I stop by the front door.  Widening my eyes I turn around to see the girl, Kira Ochiro, from yesterday.  Feeling something deep within my chest swell with this burning emotion, makes me grit my teeth.  

Forcing a polite smile, I nod my head towards her.  "Good morning, breakfast is on the table.  The utensils and everything is prepared, the others should wake up a little bit later, I believe.  Enjoy your morning."  I say as I bow my head slightly slipping on my outside shoes and opening the door. 

"Um, Where are you going?"  Kira asks me as she raises an eyebrow and tilts her head slightly while looking at me.  My smile faintly drops and I glance at her one more time, "I have some things to take care of."  

Leaving the main building, I close the door and quickly walk out to the front gate.  'What are these feelings?  I feel my blood burning and I can't seem to keep my cool.  I really need to stay away.'  I tell myself as I adjust my sash on my shoulder and start heading into the village.