A Nightmarish Change || Demon Slayers x Little Nightmares reader/oc

Chapter 13: Swordsmith Visit

Without another word spoken, Amira slid the blade back into its sheath, no one noticed except the swordsmith, since everyone was staring at the crow standing before them.

Her eyes slowly grew wide as she finally learnt of the reason why they were given crows. They can talk, just like a regular human.

This made her gently pluck out her crow that was nestled in her hair as she stared at it intently. This little thing could talk, and she wanted to hear its voice.

And heard she did.

What came out of its little beak was a soft baritone voice that didn't fit its small cute exterior.

"Amira, you have received the same orders, so you are to follow Kamado Tanjiro during his mission." He softly cawed, compared to the one Tanjiro had, this one could have been a jazz musician or even an artist.

She could only blink a few times in stunned shock as she placed the little bird back on her head.

"Make your way to the town Northwest, girls are disappearing. Night after night, young girls are disappearing. Hunt down the demon lurking there and kill it." The other crow spoke while staring at Tanjiro.

Amira quietly frowned at the order as a low breath escaped her once she realised that this was what they were going to be doing. Well, at least she would still be with Tanjiro.

"This is your first assignment as a demon slayer."
Tanjiro sighed as he took in a soft breath while standing up, gripping his sword.

Amira stares at him quietly as she takes in a deep breath and gets up from the ground, mentally promising to keep him and Nezuko safe during this trip. She had to.

As the swordsmith was prepared to leave the house, Sasaki quietly approached the tall girl who was staring at her sheathed katana.

He lightly taps her shoulder to gain her attention and leans close with his head tilted to one side.

"I will have to make it a tad bit heavier I'm guessing..and bigger.., now listen here." His hands dropped on her shoulders as she blinked down at him nervously.

"I do not care for the colour whatsoever if you ever break it..."He slowly leans closer till they are inches apart." Tell me..how it broke and what can be changed..immediately..understood?"

She remained quiet before slowly nodding in response."..under..stood.." She mutters only to flinch back at the feeling of something pressed against her shoulder.

He swiftly moves back revealing a measuring tape that he used to measure her arm length. He nods before walking out of the house with Hagenzuka behind who was silently grumbling.

She watches with dotted eyes, confused by what just happened before deciding to ignore it as she goes over to Tanjiro

He smiles at her before moving to grab her uniform and hand it over." Here, Amira, this is what we are wearing, and you can wear you..ah haori."He paused before shaking his head. It was hers now, not his father's.

She came back out of the room to the main area, now wearing the odd uniform, her eyes scanning it over as she adjusted her mask to the side of her head. It fitted quite well though it was a bit odd she got pants, but it didn't matter much to her.

She glanced over seeing Tanjiro who was in front of Urokodaki, a box beside the man. She quickly approached them and went down on her knees, curious about what would happen next.

"Now that you're both starting as demon slayers, I'll have to explain a few things to you." Urokodaki started as he told the two about the uniform they were wearing was made of a special fibre that was resistant to the elements and breathable, that it was even hard for the low-level demon to tear through.

Her eyes widen in surprise as she adjusts her sleeve carefully inspecting it as she could feel how durable it was. Which was impressive for such a light fabric.

Then the old man went on to talk about the special Nichirin swords, talking about how their colours were varied.

This did cause a sense of unease in Amira as they talked about the colour of Tanjiro's blade, that those with black blades are said to be wielded by swordsmen, who'll never go far.

Though her mind was set at ease the moment she saw his soft smile, her eyes shimmer at the sight as she felt herself relax. Everything is going to be fine and they're going to turn Nezuko back into a human.

She slowly glances at the girl in question who was covered by the futon she slept in.

Urokodaki gently places the box in front of them." Here, it's a box to carry your sister in during the day, built with mist cloud wood and coated in rock lacquer to harden its exterior and make it even more durable."

Her eyes widened a little as she smiled beneath her bandage at the kind gesture, she watched as Tanjiro picked up the box with a look of awe on his face at how light it was.

As he walked to the room with the box, Amira slowly glanced at Urokodaki with a soft hum escaping her."..thank you.."

He nodded quietly before moving to gently pat her head."..I'm just glad to help both of you. Amira, make sure to support Tanjiro, I already know he will support you. You both will go through a lot of hardships, I await the day you three will all come back, safe.."

Her eyes close as she nods with her head lowered as she enjoys the sensation of having her hair gently brushed.

Once she heard Tanjiro stand up, she got up as well, realising that their journey was about to start.

Tanjiro gently adjusts the box on his back, pushing Amira's hand down as she attempts to take the box." Don't worry..we will take turns."

This answer appeased the tall girl and she nodded standing beside him.

"Wait.."Urokodaki approached them and moved to gently adjust Tanjiro's uniform before doing the same to Amira, straightening her haori.

He placed his hands on their shoulders and looked at the two before nodding as he patted their shoulders.

Amira was quiet as the two walked down the path, stopping for a moment to wave at the man they'd grown to care for and vice versa.

She won't ever forget him, that's for sure.

As they walked off down the path, making their way in the direction of their first mission.

The town in the Northwest, where girls are getting kidnapped every night.

The thought made her uneasy yet annoyed, how dare those demons have the right to do such acts without consequences?

Though that's what demon slayers were there for, she thought to herself, to show that there are consequences for even those that are more powerful than a human.
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Here we go, another chapter done, with holidays now starting, though hopefully I would be able to continue it now. For now, enjoy this one and I will be editing the other story.
Taisho Secret:

-Tanjiro had to stop himself from trying to pull away from Sasaki, he had to show that he trusted Amira to take care of herself.

-Nezuko and Amira end up napping together every afternoon. Sometimes Tanjiro ends up joining the nap with both siblings in Amira's arms.

-In Kimetsu Academy, Amira would be a school assistant, she always wears a mask since she is self-conscious of her face but this tends to make her speech a bit muffled. The teachers leave her be since she does a very good job and is always on time.