Still holds the slight spoiler warning!
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Tanjirou shot forward in his seat, his heart sinking as he gripped his neck. His gaze was unfocused, head pounding. Giyuu had slipped free from the shadow, Rui right behind him as the taller male attempted to ease Tanjirou. After a slight struggle, the maroon haired slayer glanced around. He was at a loss for most things, including why he was tied to the chair. Giyuu cut him lose, turning quick enough to see someone lunge his way. He easily stepped from the impact, knocking the human unconscious as he made his rounds. One after another dropped, leaving only one awake. They seemed defeated, their body sinking to the floor as they dared not meet Tanjirou's gaze as he moved closer. Kneeling before the kid, Tanjirou waited patiently. He gently took the others hand, giving a soft squeeze. It made the youngster glance upward, his eyes gathering water upon seeing that gentle and pure gaze.
"I have a job to do, including keeping you all safe. Please try to wake the others for me, okay?" The youngster nodded, giving a weak smile as Tanjirou rose. He offered a hand, something the lad took. Upon reaching his feet, he moved toward the blond and boar headed male. Tanjirou made his attempts to wake Kyoujurou, which were quite simple. The Hashira stirred awake as he grasped the situation quickly. His subtle apology was responded with a small smile, Tanjirou merely relieved no one had been harmed.
"Tanjirou, my boy. I need you to protect these passengers. I am going to move ahead, find the conductor and get this train to stop." Tanjirou hummed, turning to leave as he slipped out the car. He moved between the cars of the train, crawling to the top as he viewed the Demon that smelled of endless blood. His footsteps were cautious, the wind pushing against him. Sword in hand, he readied to attack. Giyuu remained close, keeping an eye should things go south. He had no issue putting himself in harms way to assure Tanjirou would remain fine.
"Giyuu, get Rui ready. When I give the signal, trap them, understood?" Giyuu nodded, moving toward Rui. He whispered the plan before Tanjirou launched forward. His mind was swirling with memories before he'd woken. How Giyuu had killed him. It was something that hurt the Demon greatly, Tanjirou was aware. So when he'd been placed once more asleep, he easily broke free. He remembered Giyuu's words. 'His reality was them!' That was true. Giyuu and Rui were his family, even if they replaced his old one. The two Demons were there for him when he'd lost everyone, so it left no room for doubt. He would willingly whisk himself from that dream, because his dream was a true reality. He had all he needed to be happy, simple as that.
He forged forward with determination, closing the space before the Demon made a single last effort. The voice sent him into something of horror, resurfacing that nightmare. It made Tanjirou's blood boil as he openly broke the trance. His sword gathered water, moving as it formed a Dragon. His voice was raised, anger seeping from every pour. It was the first real time Giyuu felt his heart sink. Such a kind individual had shown a rage that shattered everything, drowning most in a force that made anyone sick.
"DO NOT DIRTY THEIR NAME! THEY WOULD NEVER!" Leaping forward, his gaze met Giyuu as Rui made a move. Red strings shot forward, tearing at the Demon's limbs before the blade hit the Demon's neck, tearing the head clean off. Tanjirou landed gracefully, watching the head sink away as the train transformed. It only made Tanjirou more fueled by his rage. He cursed, something none had truly heard. Taking a step forward, he rushed toward the Demon's scent, Giyuu and Rui following. They came to the main area before Tanjirou did his best to avoid being put to sleep. Luckily, Rui had assured it was impossible. His strings tore every eye, leaving Tanjirou to attack. Giyuu stood over the area, tearing the covering clean away as Tanjirou dove the exposed area. His blade caught fire, illuminating the evening as he struck it cleanly, tearing through as a scream rang out. The sudden impact sent Tanjirou away, Giyuu noticing. He dove over the edge, catching Tanjirou as they fell to the ground. Rui was sent flying as the train derailed, the Demon's scent fading as the train caught fire. Smoke rose to the air as Giyuu took the impact from the landing, his shoulder snapping out of place. He bit against his lip as they slid along the dirt, coming to an abrupt stop as Tanjirou took in a large breath.
Shifting slightly, he crawled from Giyuu's arms before looking around. He was overjoyed knowing no major injuries were present. The humans involved were slightly scratched, but would live. Kyoujurou had assured they would survive the derailment.
"Thanks for catching me Giyuu, but where's Rui?"
"Not sure. When everything went wrong, Rui got sent flying." Tanjirou nodded, looking around before he heard a familiar voice that brought a smile. Arms wrapped around Tanjirou's shoulders, his heart growing warm as he smelled Rui.
"Next time that happens, take me with you! I got separated!" There was a soft chuckle as Tanjirou pressed his hand to Rui's head. Giyuu broke out into laughter, only stopping as footsteps approached. Turning his focus, Tanjirou met Kyoujurou's gaze. The Hashira gave a short nod, speaking up in a calm tone.
"You did well. We're glad to have you on our side and I assure the others will come to agree. Let's finish up here, Tanjirou my boy." The maroon haired slayer nodded before finding himself frozen in place. Kyoujurou noticed before he turned his focus, his gaze falling on a far superior Demon. That pink hair was so vibrant, those eyes locked on Tanjirou. It was the first time Tanjirou truly felt dread. As if forewarning the danger before them. The danger that was an Uppermoon. Uppermoon 3.
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⚔ His Protector - Demon Giyuu X Tanjirou ⚔
Fiksi Penggemar(Images in Cover are not mine. Only did the editing.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Giyuu had always valued his job, his duty. Arriving at the Kamado residence on time cost him everything. Part of him wished he'd been late, but it was too late...
