L/N Y/N is the beloved fiancé and Tsugoku of the infamous Flame Hashira, Rengoku Kyoujuro. Upon a news of the death of her lover, she became devastated and broken.
After the Flame Hashira's death, naturally L/N Y/N will be the next in line who would...
He gently pulls me into a hug. I just place my chin on his shoulder, without saying anything to his request. I feel so bad for leaving him hanging. Sanemi... please don't hope too much from me.
-No Matter What-
Y/N P.O.V
By the tenth day, I finally feel fresher. So Kocho-San let me leave the Hospital Ward. She sternly advice me to not skip any meals, and to make sure I get enough sleep. She is scary when she scolds people. How stern she looks, all the while still smiling makes her even scarier.
I silently walk down the path since we have a meeting with Oyakata-Sama. I hear a voice calling out my name. I turn my head to see Mitsuri-Chan. A small smile appear on my face as I wait for her to catch up.
She throws her arms around me, making me stumble a little as she put her whole weight on me. But thankfully, I managed to keep myself stable or we would have both fall down. I awkwardly wrap my arms around her in return as she squeezes me tightly.
"I'm so happy to see you're all better, Y/N-Chan!!" She exclaimed happily. I wheeze a little, making her realize that she's squeezing me too tight. "Sorry... are you okay, Y/N-Chan?" She said, as she pulls away from me. I take a sharp inhale as I just give her a thumbs up to let her know I'll be alright.
I finally regained my breathing after a while. "You're too hyper sometimes, Mitsuri-Chan..." I said. My comment makes her let out a nervous laugh. I just shake my head. "We should get going. Wouldn't want to keep Oyakata-Sama waiting" I said. She nods her head in agreement. I turn around and start walking, with Mitsuri-Chan looping her arm through mine.
We finally reach the meeting area. I kneel down in front of Oyakata-Sama as the rest of the Hashira's also do the same. He starts to greet us and how he's happy to see we are all doing well. He starts informing us about how the demons have been more active and that the we have to fight harder to protect the humans.
"The rest of you are dismissed. But Y/N and Sanemi... both of you please stay behind" he said. The others but the two of us bows at him as they leave the area one by one. I turn my head slightly to the right to see Sanemi who remain kneeling down in front of Oyakata-Sama. I didn't move either as I turn my gaze back to the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps.
"Sanemi... Y/N. I'd like to send the two of you on a mission together. There has been sightings of demons who have been terrorizing a small village not far from here. Judging from the information I've received, this demon might be one of the Twelve Kizuki. The others already have their own respective missions. The only free ones are the two of you. It might be too dangerous for only one Hashira... so I'm sending you both on this mission together" he said. Neither Sanemi nor I said anything to his words. I turn to look at Sanemi to see him already staring at me.
"Do one of you have any objection regarding this mission, Sanemi and Y/N?" Oyakata-Sama said. We assured him that we're fine with it, which makes Oyakata-Sama smiles at our agreements. "I'm pleased to know that. Both of you will be leaving for this mission as soon as you're both finished preparing yourselves. You both may go now" he said. Sanemi and I stand up from our kneeling positions. I bow at Oyakata-Sama one more time and turn around to walk away.
I head to my room in this house. After Kyoujuro's passing, I moved back in with Oyakata-Sama who's actually my uncle. I kind feel bad for leaving Rengoku Residence, because that would mean I'm leaving Senjuro alone.
But I do visit him often. Senjuro also understands why I moved out. He knew how painful it is for me to stay there after Kyoujuro's passing. I'll be sure to visit him before leaving for this mission.
***
I walk out of my room, all dressed up in my Demon Slayer uniform. I drape Kyoujuro's cape around my shoulders. I run my hand across the fabric, smiling sadly to myself at the memory of him.
If only he's still alive. We would have gone to this mission together like we always would. If only... he let me come with him on his Mugen Train mission. I could have done something to prevent his death.
Stop blaming yourself... a voice said. My eyes snap open at the sound of that voice. I look around the hallway, but there are no one. The voice sounded just like Kyou-Chan. I turn my head to look inside my room where there's my sketchbook which is opened on a page with a sketch of Kyou-Chan.
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I smile sadly as I stare at his painting. I remember the day I painted that. It was sunny and we were having a picnic. I told him to pose for me, because I want to paint him on a canvas.
Flashback
"Kyou-Chan! Can you pose for me, please?" I said. He turn to look at me as he drinks some water. He stares at me with a confused gaze. I gesture towards the book on my hands. "I want to sketch you..." I said.
"Ahh... sure thing. Anything for you, my love" he said with a huge grin on his face. He stands up and posed for me. I grin happily as I grab my pencil. I start to sketch him.
"Stop moving please!" I said. He tried his best to stay still. But ended up falling over. I panicked and stood up. I rushed towards him. "Are you okay?" I asked. He just let out a laugh as he pulled me down with him. I burst out into fits of laughter as he started tickling me.
"Hahaha! Stop! Kyou-Chan!!" I whined, still laughing. He eventually stopped as he kept me in his arms. "You're so mean... I couldn't breathe" I said. He let out a laugh and placed a soft kiss on my nose. I blushed at his loving gesture. I buried my face on his chest which vibrated as he laughed.
"I love you..." he said, placing a soft kiss on the side of my head. He tightened his arms around me which made my heart beats faster. I slowly pulled away to look at him, smiling happily.
I love you too, Kyou-Chan...
End of Flashback
"Kyou-Chan..." I said. I shake my head. I can't keep on being like this. He wouldn't want me to keep on dwelling on his death. He would want me to be okay. I have to try and be okay for him. I will continue to live... and carry on his will.
I promise, Kyou-Chan. I'll be stronger, so I can be like you and protect the propel who needed our protection. Just like you did. You'll always be in my heart... no matter what.
