Their Everlasting Love

Red Winter

It was merely the beginning of winter when the Kamado residents set out to work. It was as though they were preparing for the winter their whole lives. Even though their source of income was less, they were still one big happy family.

Tanjiro Kamado looked out of the house. Snow fell like dews on mountains. They lived on a hillside place, far away from the village in town. During winter seasons, the hillsides looked empty with naked trees everywhere and thick snow carpeted grounds.

Tanjiro is the only breadwinner of their family after their father, Tanjuro Kamado, passed away due to an unknown illness. His father passed down their family traditions onto Tanjiro, including their Hanafuda earrings which he wears everyday.

Tanjiro is a beta, which makes it easy for him to find work around town. For now, he produces coal and delivers it around town. Since it's the winter time, he would be making a bit of a business himself.

Nezuko Kamado, Tanjiro's sister, who is an omega, helped Tanjiro in getting ready for his coal delivery.

Nezuko: Now, now! Make sure you don't lose them and keep these scarfs on you all the time. We don't want you catching a cold now, do we?

Tanjiro: Okay,ok~ My lovely sister has made these scarfs by herself. How could I dare to lose them? I'll just quickly sell all these coals and be right on my way!

Tanjiro's mother chuckled as she saw Nezuko pinching Tanjiro's cheeks making them bright red.

Nezuko: Before you go, can you unfreeze the water from the well? I still can't seem to do it.

Tanjiro: It's okay! We have plenty of time to learn. Yosha!

Tanjiro raises his arms and directs it towards the well. He uses both his hands and guides them to an empty barrel. Instantly the water from the well came out and filled itself in the empty bucket to its brim. Nezuko thanked him and soon Tanjiro was on his way to the village.

A few hours later.........

Young Kamado had finished all the coal deliveries and was on his way when he remembered that he had to buy knitting threads for Nezuko. He entered the shop and felt the warm air hit him like a blanket hovering on him.

Shop owner : Ahoy there! Came for the little ones threads ayy? Check the opposite section. They were just recently stocked.

Tanjiro : Thanks Aunt Lee! Now let's see...... Should I take pink, green or orange? Hmm......Maybe I'll take them all!

After Tanjiro was done with his dilemma, he quickly went to the shop keeper to purchase them. Since it was the busiest time of the year, he had to wait as there was a long line ahead of him.

Murata: Hey Tanjiro! Fancy meeting you here. Say is Nezuko here with you? *looks around*. Maybe not.

Tanjiro : Ehh! Murata kun? What are you doing here?

Murata: Came to buy mom's threads. She finished hers rather quickly.

Unknown passerby: Hey did you hear? They say His Majesty has gone mad with power!

Unknown passerby: I know right! And they said that it won't be long before we get to see the start of another tyranny era.

Tanjiro: What's that about?

Murata: Oh that. They say the King has started becoming a tyrant.

Tanjiro: No way!

Murata: Yes way! I heard from the elders that he killed a maid because she tripped! And that he slept with so many omegas and betas alike to satisfy his lower body!

Tanjiro : You're obviously lying! His our King! Our ruler! How could he do something so ludicrous? Rumours have always destroyed ones reputation.

Murata : You may be always be right Tanjiro, but not this time! Because you see, I heard that 'our King' released criminals in the hunting grounds. And you know what he did after that?

Tanjiro : What?

Murata: He killed them in the hunting game for nobles.

Tanjiro : That's not true!

Murata: Hate to break it to you, but our King is officially crazy.

Aunt Lee : Oii! You young lads aren't gonna purchase yer' goods?

Murata: Coming~ *looks at Tanjiro* I'm not lying about this. Afterall it's the most hot topic of the year!

Murata ran out of the shop after finishing his purchase leaving Tanjiro stranded aside. Has the King truly become a tyrant? It doesn't make sense!

Tanjiro decided that it was time to go so he carefully placed the threads in his bag and set of to the road that led to his home. On his way he caught an old women sitting inside a tent. She looked rather cold as she lay on the floor with a strange looking sphere in front of her. He went inside and offered one of his scarves to her. She looked at him with her wise eyes.

The old lady: Thank you child. Oh I must repay you!

Tanjiro: It's okay! Besides, you've already repaid me with your smile.

The old lady : Oh I insist. I tell you a little bit about what your future holds.

Tanjiro: You really don't have to do this!

But it was to late as the old lady had already started chanting something and the ball that was in front of her started glowing. After a while, the glow died down and Tanjiro was left bewildered.

The old lady: You're quite the charmer! I see fire in your tomorrow. But be careful not to go closer, as you might get burnt.

Tanjiro left the tent confused after thanking the old lady for her services. First it was the King, and know it's FIRE!!!? What does that even mean?

On his Tanjiro looked back and saw a considerate amount of distance from him to the village. He sighed and continued walking. Another five minutes and I'm home. Drowning in his thoughts again, he kept walking until he caught a whiff of fresh blood.

He looked around and started speeding of to the direction in which the smell was coming from. When he finally found the source, he found a person with an arrow sticking out from his shoulder. That man had blood surrounding him and a few drops trailed behind him showing where he came from. The snow began  falling rapidly so Tanjiro did what he thought was best.

He brought the unknown man to his house.