𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 × 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 [OLD]

𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗋𝗍𝗒-𝖮𝗇𝖾

As usual, Y/n was on a different type of timing with her recovery.

Tanjiro was still out like a light but Inosuke and Zenitsu were up and kicking! Y/n had visited as often as she could between missions, all of which she was accompanied by a worried Sanemi, talking with the comatose Tanjiro.

Y/n had gotten much more comfortable with leaving her mask off and eventually started leaving it with Tanjiro, hoping that it'd somehow bring him comfort like it brought comfort to her.

Today was one of those days, y/n sitting at his bedside while rambling about her most recent adventures.

"Shiori convinced me to go talk to my brother but as soon as I got near, I just froze up and got scared!" y/n laughed, rubbing the back of her neck, "Hah... I ran off as soon as he spoke. I hope he isn't upset..."

Silence.

Y/n observed the unconscious Tanjiro for a moment before sighing heavily, "I really wish you were awake. Zenitsu and Inosuke are really worried y'know."

The young demon slayer suddenly felt very tired as she recalled how often she had to keep Inosuke busy before Zenitsu could find a rock hard enough to knock him out with.

Nezuko had been quite worried as well so y/n's free evenings were often spent making up bedtime stories to share with the adorable demon girl.

"Just wake up soon, okay? You're really scaring me right now." she sighed then stood, "...bye, I guess."

She strolled towards the door then paused. Shiori had told her about seeing another cat, one that disappeared after getting blood from the two Upper Moons.

After some snooping, Shiori was able to confirm that the cat was technically an ally.

"If it's Muzan's blood that you need in order to turn Nezuko human again, I'll get it." y/n said in a hushed tone, "Something tells me that I'll be able to do so soon. Very soon."

In recent days, y/n had been visiting the Insect Hashira a lot more and yapping for more than thirty seconds. Shinobu was surprised but delighted nonetheless, always welcoming whenever y/n stopped by. Kanao, Aoi, Sumi, Naho and Kiyo were all happy whenever she was there, so that was a bonus!

Shinobu had always wondered what y/n was truly like. She already knew that her nervous and awkward demeanor was a result of whatever had happened before she'd become Sanemi's tsuguko.

But her true self would shine through occasionally.

Like when she teased Shinobu about her height, pat the Insect Hashira on the head or found ways to get the usually composed young woman flustered.

It wasn't often that the hidden side of y/n would come out but today was one of those days. But... the usually loud Shiori was oddly quiet. Something wasn't right.

Shinobu's worry only increased when y/n had asked, "Please take care of Shiori for me."

"Take care of Shiori? Why?" Shinobu asked with a small frown, "Don't you usually take her with you on missions?"

"Ah, yes, but this isn't a mission." y/n replied with a smile, "It's something personal. Don't worry, Shinazugawa-san is willing to take care of her if you don't want to. I'm only asking because I trust you but if she's too much, you can give her to him."

"...y/n?" Shinobu questioned, "Is there something wrong? You're talking as if you're never coming back."

For a second, Shinobu could've sworn that y/n's smile faltered. It did, she was sure of it. But the young lady took a deep breath and a look of determination settled on her face.