Stars and Rainbows ~ Demon Slayer fanfic

Chapter 28

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"Koi, could you take a look at this when you have the time?" Sora asked as she stepped into his office, seeing him hunched over a old looking book with a frustrated look on his face. He glanced up to see what she was talking about, and nodded before turning back to the book. "Is.. something the matter?"

"No, nothing of your concern." He said, closing the book with a sigh. Sora nodded lightly, leaving the office quietly. He seemed to be in an upset mood, so she was to go back later. She was heading to her study when she heard someone yell.

"Sora!!" Sayuri shouted, running into the estate. Sora turned her head towards her, a worried look on her face. "There is a rat outside!" She cried, and Sora sighed with a grin.

"You got me scared for a second there, Yuri! I thought you were dying or something." Sora said, and Sayuri wriggled in disgust.

"It feels like it! It is huge and furry!" She pouted, and Sora shook her head with a smile. She nodded, and Sayuri lead her outside to where the rat was.

"Oh, he's just a friendly guy! He doesn't mean any harm, Yuri." Sora laughed, bending down to see the rat clearer. It was trapped under a piece of fire wood, and was trying its best to get out from under it. Sora giggled and lifted the wood up slowly, helping the rat out from it.

"EW ITS AFTER ME!!" Sayuri yelled, running into the estate and sliding the door closed behind her. Sora laughed at her attitude, watching the rat run under the deck.

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The sounds of a waterfall echoed throughout the forest, the sun just peaking through the leaves of the slightly dense greenery. Sora held a balancing pose, on the top of the waterfall standing on a rock surrounded by the rushing waters. She breathed in the fresh air, a smile growing on her face. She just loved the nature, and adored every time she went into the woods with Gyomei for a form of meditation or training.

"You can rest now, Sora." Gyomei said, standing next to a boulder Sora assumed he had moved up to where they were. She nodded lightly with a hum, making her way from the rock to the dry ground.

"I enjoy my time out here with you, did you know that Hime'?" She sighed with a smile, sitting on top of the boulder he was standing next to. He started crying, which would surprise anyone else, but to the Hashira it was quite normal. Though some would assume he had a stone like stature because of his breathing style, he was a gentle soul. He cared for those around him, and even if he was blind, he would protect them with everything he had.

"I enjoy my time out here with you too, Sora." He smiled, tears streaming down his face. Sora just laughed, before stopping and yawning. "Did you get any sleep last night?" Gyomei asked, and Sora shook her head lightly with a light 'mm mm'.

"I was working on... something important all night. I had no time to rest, but time out here was definitely refreshing." She hummed, and Gyomei sighed lightly.

Lately she had been getting less and less sleep, always over-working herself with "top secret" projects. The Hashira and people around her had started noticing her lack of energy and excitement, but she still tried to keep a smile on her face. Koi had tried talking to her twice about it, but she shook it off and changed the subject quite quickly.

"Im okay, i promise Hime'." She smiled, feeling the silent question rise in the air. He nodded his head, believing her with slight doubt.

"As long as you take care of yourself, Sora. We all care very much for you." He said, tears pricking his eyes once more. Sora laughed lightly, patting his shoulder as she hopped off the rock.