A Never Ending War

Chapter 16

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Itto:*let's go off Kokushibo*it was a pleasure meeting you 3~
Hakuji: who are you? And where's Lily?
Itto:...... my apologies*bows*I'm Itto, her Shadow demon and the guardian, protector to her dear family~
Kokushibo:*gets up*....h-how was Lily able to open a door🚪.....out of nowhere?....
Hakuji: I was wondering about that too*puts Tan Jiro in the box while Tan Jiro sleeps to heal*
Itto: That will have to remain a secret~😉 till we meet again*eyes 👀 return to normal*[groans unconscious😵]*about to fall*
Kokushibo:*grads Lily and carries her Barrett style should get back to HQ... you both are in danger...
Hakuji: I can defend myself I'm more worried about Lily, but your right, let's go*dash through the forest with Kokushibo*(Kokushibo you may be able to hide your emotions, but when it comes to love ❤️ it's very obvious😏😑)
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Kagaya: Tomioka you are dismissed
Tomioka:*vanish*
Kagaya: hm?*looms up*

Kagaya was surprised to see Rengoku and Yoriichi fell from the ceiling and both hit the ground hard, Rengoku and Yoriichi regenerated their wounds and sense their master's senses and quickly keels down as Kagaya couldn't believe what happen in front of his eyes.

Kagaya:*smile*tell my children...how did you both fall from the door when I didn't summon you*smile in anger*
Yoriichi: we apologize, my lord....we found the young little demon Lily and the young Snow Hashira Hakuji-San....they were company with my older brother Kokushibo and the young demon boy...
Rengoku: we were about to dash towards the Hashira when a cold wind blew us with ice crystals slashing our skin! We sense an aura almost as similar to yours from the demon little girl. She dash towards us faster than any of us could make a move and she smashed my head and opens the door on the floor and here we are!*smile*
Kagaya:... *slowly smile*it seems that she's more than I thought... if you see her again.... do whatever it takes to bring her here~
Yoriichi: will she be one of us my lord?
Kagaya: yes after what you have told me she'll be my master pace of consuming the sun and that snow Hashira will be just like you Yoriichi~ he will be your new little brother[laughs]

Back at HQ...

Nezuko: are you sure you don't remember?
Lily: *nods*my head feels fuzzy.... the last thing I could remember was Hakuju and Kokushibo's faces bleeding like hell....
Hakuji: well your shadow demon Itto seemed to know us...(at least he protected you while we were not with you....)
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Kokushibo: you knew you had this all along didn't you?
Lily:....*nods slowly*I-It wasn't my intention for you all to know.... he has been protecting me fit hundreds of years now. You can say his like protected....I just don't know why I'm the one stuck with him..... he sometimes remains me of my true nature as a demon...
Nezuko: I'm just glad you all are okay*pads Tan Jiro's head*
Kokushibo: Young Tan Jiro I haven't thank you for saving me last night
Tan Jiro: mmm! (you're welcome Mister Moon Hashira)
Lily: he said you're welcome mister hashira
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[door slides open]
Douma: how are you little demon? *smile and slide the door closed*
Hakuji: poison her and I'll murder you, you piece of-
Lily: i-i'm fine mister Douma*nervous smile*
Douma: I'm sorry I tried to prison you*look sad*

Kokushibo, Hakuji, and Nezuko didn't believe that fake smile for one second, but Lily didn't care and smiled sweetly "I forgive you Douma after all. I would have done the same if I was you....even if you prison me I'm not affected..." Lily gave a small smile as bad memories came rushing into her mind. Hakuji knew something was wrong so he sat next to her and hug her "Lily tell me what's wrong....don't keep it in just...let it out..." Lily was about to say something, but nothing came out. Suddenly she started to shake and cried her heart out and put her head on Hakuji's chest.

Hakuji hug her tightly as he use one of his hands and stroke her back letting her cry on his chest.

Hakuji: it's okay now your safe....*stroke her hair*
Lily:[sniff]*about to pull away*
Hakuji: don't move...don't pretend you're alright
Lily:...b-but your u-u-uniform....[sniff]
Hakuji: don't worry about my uniform it's not important right now just relax*stroke her hair slowly to calm her down*
Lily:*stop shaking*[sniff]
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Douma:...is something the matter Lily? Why were you crying?*smiled with veins popping out in anger*💢
Lily:....I-I used to be affected by poison, but....m-my Grandpapa...cape giving me poison by putting it in everything I eat or drink everyday...till it no longer affects me...*shake*[sniff 👃]
Douma:*hugs Lily and Hakuji*little demon...i'm so sorry....I didn't mean to give you bad memories....(believe me.... I know how that feels...)
Lily:....*turns around and hugs 🤗*
Hakuji: get your hands off me...💢

4 months has pass, and Lily and Tan Jiro did their best to prove to them they were good demons, during the day and evening they help out the workers and hung the cloth, but it wasn't working and Itto wasn't as much help at all. He kept insulting her and remaining her who she was.....Hakuji has been Comforting her telling her she's not like the other demons. Douma doesn't know what this feeling is as you know his emotionless, but ever since he met Hakuji he started to feel something new in his chest. As for Kokushibo knows very well what this feeling is and it's jealousy burning🔥 inside him, but he couldn't hurt 🤕 if he wanted to cause it was against Crops rules and Hakuji is like a little bother to him and he cares about him.

[door slides open]
Hakuji: hey Kokushibo you free for the rest of the few months?
Kokushibo: I am, why did you ask young Hakuji-san?
Hakuji: I need you to look after Lily, Tan Jiro and Nezuko for me as I have a mission with Nakime and that son of a bitch Douma.😑💢 I'll bring them to you tomorrow
Kokushibo: sure young Hakuji-san bring them to my Inn
Hakuji: thanks Kokushibo you're like a brother to me you know
Kokushibo:[laughs a little]*nods*your the only one that makes me smile and laughs
Hakuji: you're welcome, see ya*walks away*

Next day....

Hakuji: take care you guys, listen to Kokushibo, alright?
Nezuko: we will O-...... Oni-chan......c-can I call you that?*nervous smile*
Hakuji:*pads Nezuko's head and smile*you can, mm?
Tan Jiro:*runs and hugs Hakuji happily*
Hakuji:*hugs back*
Nakime: Hakuji we should go now
Lily: Hakuji-san, Nakime, Douma stay safe!*waves with a smile*
Nezuko: so what should we do?
Kokushibo: Young demons since it's night time you can go play in the garden*points*Nezuko I would like to show 📺 you something about Sun ☀️ Breathing
Nezuko: sure will you two be okay?
Lily: *nods, grabs Tan Jiro, and runs towards the garden*

~To be Continued~