The Human That Remains

Chapter Thirty

Mono had walked back to the train and made her way to the town where everyone else was at. Mono's hair dragged along the floor, her white hair catching sticks and dirt. Her pace was slower than usual, due to the exhaustion from the fight. But she also didn't want to face her fellow comrades. What would they think of her, knowing that she hid her true self? What would the Ubuyashiki family think of her? They were like her family to her. Would they ban her? Would they kill her? What would've happened if she was her true self when she met them? Would they still like her? These thoughts were destroying Mono's confidence in herself. She continued to think about all the negatives. She wasn't ready to face them. Perhaps it would be better if she closed herself off again. Maybe it would hurt less.
Just up ahead was Enmu and Rui standing in the shade the trees casted. The two demons heard her soft footsteps, the two turned around. "Mono-sama! You're back!" Enmu gushed. The male stopped with his praises as the two looked at the teen. They were met with her exhausted looking eyes. Her hair was mess and the bun that was in her hair was let down. The top of her uniform was in shreds completely exposing her chest. Their faces flushed red. Enmu quickly took of his coat and handed it to the girl. "H-here you go, Mono-sama." Enmu said his face flushed red more than usual. Mono quietly thanked the male. "Ane, are you okay?" The girl stayed quiet. The two demons stared at each other and then back to the teen.

"How is everyone?" Mono asked. "We found someone who could help, they're checking their injuries right now." Enmu replied to the girl's question. "That's good. I'm glad. I hope that medicine was a little helpful." Mono said. "I want you two to stay here. I'm gonna go check up on them and then I'll have to find away for this situation." Mono said pointing to the three of them. "My bag isn't big enough for two of you." The girl said. Mono left the two demons in the shade heading off into the building.

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The man had led Mono into the room with her comrades. They were all asleep on the beds. Mono gave a gentle smile towards the sleeping males. 'I'm glad you guys are alright.' Mono turned to leave and let the slayers sleep. 'They need it, that was a big fight. Even for Tanjiro.' Mono walked around town and found an old basket, that would be big enough for Enmu and Rui.

"Excuse me? Are you using this basket?" Mono asked up man who was standing in his shop. The man turned to the girl, he stepped out of his stand and made his way to the girl. The man looked at the basket, inspecting it. "Go ahead, take it. It's broken anyways." The man said. Mono placed some money on the stand and took the basket. Mono went on to some more stores and baught some supplies to fix the basket. The girl stitched and weaved the basket together. She found some fabric and layered the inside of the basket so it would be comfortable for the boys. The girl held some fabric in her arms, just a plain blue color. A couple hours passed at the girl was finished. Mono walked back to the forest where her two demon companions were.
Just up ahead standing in the shade with her demon companion was Tanjiro, Rengoku, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. Mono looked down, she still didn't know what to say to them. Mono set the basket down in front of the two demons. Rui and Enmu both shrunk down. Mono placed them in the basket. "I made it more comfortable for you two." Mono said, placing the plain blue fabric on the top of the basket. She covered the two males. The fabric should protect the two from the sun.

"We should think about heading back, you four need proper medical attention." Mono said in a firm voice. Her tone had caught their attention. There was something wrong with her. She never acted so cold towards them and when Tanjiro first met her, she wasn't this cold. Mono gave of a sent a sent filled with sasdness, disappointment, she was upset. Tanjiro started the upset teen. He wanted to talk to her but he wasn't sure if it was a good idea at the moment.
Was it because of what happened with Akaza? Mono was distressed with the situation she put herself in. It was a quiet walk back, Mono was ahead of the group of males. The Rengoku, Tanjiro, and Zenitsu were all talking about the white haired teen. Inosuke continued to ask question about Mono.

"Her scent appeared when Akaza managed to take her arm off. She wasn't mad, she was more distressed. That was the first time I could smell her scent." Tanjiro said.

"It seems like she was masking it with those crystals!" Rengoku said. The group continued to talk following the white haired girl.

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When they arrived back at the Demon Slayer Headquarters.

Mono had gone straight to her Estate.

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Rui: "I'm glad you could join us Enmu-san."

Enmu: "I'm happy that I did! Mono-sams was so kind to give me a second chance!"

Rui: "I was happy she gave me a second chance too. It's like she understands the pain."

Mono: "I will gladly be your guide to the right path."

Rui: "It's time for a Taisho Secret. Ane's favorite kind of kiss, is an Eskimo kiss. She gives them to me all the time. Ane's grandmother would do the same thing to her as well. It was the only kind of affection she'd get one day of every two months."

Mono: *Gives Enmu and Rui an Eskimo Kiss.*

Enmu: *Face turns red*

Rui *Gives an Eskimo kiss back*

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Should Rengoku report Mono's abilities?

Or

Should he keep it to himself?

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Let's be real, he'd be bad at keeping secrets.