Dark secrets ~ Rengoku x reader

𝑭𝑨𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 𝑴𝑶𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹 

**Y/n's POV**

The night was heavy with pain, both physically and emotionally. With my body aching and my mask cracked from the battle against Rui, I made my way to my estate under the cover of darkness. The pain resonated through every step I took, a constant reminder of the fierce fight that had taken place. Despite my battered appearance, I couldn't afford to waste any time. There was another mask to retrieve, another semblance of normalcy to uphold.

My steps were measured, deliberate, as I entered my estate and located a new mask. The cool touch of the mask against my skin offered a strange comfort, a shield that concealed both my physical wounds and the turbulence that raged within me. With my weapon in hand, I made my way to the forest, each movement a testament to my determination to confront the trials before me.

The forest welcomed me with its haunting serenity, a stark contrast to the turmoil that churned within my being. I had half-expected my father to be there, waiting in the shadows, ready to address the events that had transpired. Yet, there was no sign of him. A mix of apprehension and anticipation swirled within me as I settled in, my weary body finding a place to rest.

As the minutes turned to hours, the weight of exhaustion began to overcome me. My eyelids grew heavy, and I felt myself teetering on the edge of sleep. Just as I was about to succumb to the darkness, a voice broke through, sharp and concerned. "Y/n, what happened to you?" My mother's voice, laced with worry, reached my ears, pulling me back from the brink of slumber.

Drawing in a weary breath, I managed a weak smile despite the pain that gnawed at me. "Well, I fought the lower moon, Rui," I replied, my voice tinged with a mixture of fatigue and determination. My mother, Daki, had always been perceptive, and she deserved the truth about what had transpired.

With a mixture of concern and curiosity, Daki listened as I recounted the events of the battle. The concern in her eyes mirrored the unease that had settled within me. She understood the gravity of the situation, the implications of clashing with a demon of that level. I felt her worry seep into me, a reflection of the emotions I had been grappling with.

Her worry transitioned into action as she gently led me back to the infinity castle. The weight of fatigue grew more pronounced with each step, and I allowed myself to lean into the support my mother provided. It was a testament to my exhaustion that I didn't immediately notice the presence of others waiting for me.

As we entered, the room seemed to hold its breath. The air was thick with tension, and I recognized the figures gathered before me. My father, the other lower moons, and the enigmatic upper moons were all present. Their gazes converged on me, their expressions a blend of concern, curiosity, and something else that I couldn't quite decipher.

My father's voice cut through the silence, his tone a mix of anger and an undercurrent of another emotion I couldn't quite place. "What happened to you, Y/n?" His words carried a weight that resonated deep within me, a weight I couldn't ignore.

With the eyes of the room upon me, I recounted the details of the battle with a raw honesty. Every blow, every decision, every struggle was laid bare before them. As I spoke, I could feel the intense emotions swirling within the room, a complex web of reactions that mirrored the tumultuous turmoil within me.

The room fell silent once more as I finished recounting the events. My father's gaze bore into me, his emotions unreadable. The other demons exchanged glances, their thoughts and feelings a mystery. And in that charged moment, I couldn't shake the feeling that the consequences of that night were far from over.