𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 | 𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙟𝙞𝙧𝙤 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙤

𒆜 2 𒆜

      You and Tanjiro had both arrived at the end of final selection, where the wisteria blossoms began to bloom. He grabbed your hand, rushing up the steps. He did these little acts of affection often, yet you didn't understand any of them. 'Hmm... there were more than 20 of us when Final Selection started. Oh well, not my problem.'

"He's gone, and it's all because I blacked out... I couldn't save him." Tanjiro muttered and lowered his head.

"Hey," You nudged him, "It's not your fault."

      He smiled and squeezed your hand.

"I'm gonna die. I'm done for. I've survived for now, but soon enough, dead." You overheard a yellow-haired boy admitted.

"Welcome back everyone."

      Everyone looked up at the two twins who appeared since the start of Final Selection. 'Those two are strange individuals...'

"And congratulations," The white-haired one said.

"We're pleased to see you're safe," The black-haired one stated.

"So? I made it back alive. What do I do now? Where's my sword?" A teen with black hair asked. He looked an idiot. You narrowed your eyes.

"Patience, we must first issue you all uniforms. We'll start by taking your measurements. Next, your rank will be engraved in the back of your hand." The white-haired twin states.

"For your reference, there are ten ranks in total."

"Kinoe."

"Kinoto."

"Hinoe."

"Hinoto."

"Tsuchinoe."

"Tsuchinoto."

"Kanoe."

"Kanoto."

"Mizunoe."

"Mizunoto."

"You all start at Mizonoto. This is the lowest rank in the Demon Slayer Corps."

"And our swords?" That stupid boy repeated. You rolled your eyes mentally, already done with his anger issue bullshit.

"In a moment, you will be given a chance to select the ore that will be used to forge your swords. However, it will be ten to fifteen days before the weapons are ready for you."

      The boy muttered something incoherent.

"But first."

      The white-haired girl clapped twice and birds emerged from the forest. It was a sight to see. They all perched on all of our shoulders. Tanjiro was a bit shaken up by this, and you stood there, confused.

"Now that your Demon Slayers, you much each be assigned your own kasugai crow."

"We get crows then? What for?" Tanjiro asks.

"The kasugai crows are primarily used for facilitate communication" The twins chimed.

"W-wait, crows? Isn't this a sparrow?" The yellow-haired boy pointed out.

      You had to agree with him, your bird wasn't a crow at all. In fact, it was a merlin, and a cute one indeed. They were known for being agile and fast, two of your best qualities. (hey guys it me, im being fr go search them up they're so fucking cute I was fan-girling over them for 4 minutes straight. mk buh-bye-)