The Calm Before The Storm

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(edited as of 9.17.24)

WARNING: Swearing, Blood, Violence

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Everything happened too quick—if you had blinked, you would've missed the ordeal entirely.

Zenitsu—or rather, Sleepnitsu—appeared in front of you at the very last moment; he moved faster than light itself. Effortlessly, he slashed the attack into pieces.

With the threat temporarily neutralized, he swept you into his arms bridal style, just before he placed a significant distance between the two of you and Katsu.

"I will protect you, (Y/N)," He muttered, his tone lethally protective.

Heat rushed to your cheeks as he pulled you closer to his chest; you were a flustered mess.

"What the actual fuck?!" Eli blurted, pointing an accusing finger toward the blonde, "He can fight?! When— how— huh!?"

Gracefully, Zenitsu sent you down, just before he maintained a defensive stance in front of you. He gingerly held out his free hand.

After your initial shock, a relieved smile grew on your lips, "Holy shit, just in time!"

Joining your side once more, Eli discreetly brushed his fingertips against your elbow, before leaning into your ear.

"Hey, (Y/N).. maybe you should get the rest of the people to safety. Or, whatever.. you know?" Eli whispered uneasily.

"What— why?"

Harnessing yet another attack, Katsu slammed his foot onto the ground, raising his clawed hands over his head.

'Blood Demon Art, Wave of Death!'

With the blood that trickled down his wrists, Katsu manipulated it into almost ten times its original size—forming a tsunami-like wave.

You barely dodged it, fighting the urge to gag from the strong scent of irony blood.

As the wave crashed against the wall, it rebounded off—transforming into crystallized, pointy shards.

"You know, you're injured and all," Eli replied, maintaining an offensive stance, "I don't want you to compromise anything, so.."

With a grunt, Eli wedged his sword into the ground, causing it to emanate colorful shockwaves; it resembled a ring firework.

'Firework Breathing, Fourth Form, Ring of Sparks!'

The foundation of the venue shook, mimicking the sensation of a minor earthquake. Even you and Zenitsu had been caught in it, struggling to maintain your balance.

As the shockwaves dissipated, it released a loud boom, causing Katsu to flinch and almost lose his footing.

With Katsu distracted, Eli grunted—he pushed off on his heel and launched for him.

'Firework Breathing, Seventh Form, Booming Barrage!'

In no time, Eli had hacked off each of his arms before dodging an offensive strike taken by Katsu. Eli skidded back, a provocative smirk slowly growing on his face.

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