Dark secrets ~ Rengoku x reader

𝑺𝑬𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑺𝑼𝑺𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵

The atmosphere in the Butterfly Mansion was tense. Y/n, with a worried expression, stayed steadfastly by Kyojuro's side. Shinobu, observing the scene, approached gently. "Y/n, you need to take care of yourself too," she urged. Y/n, however, refused to leave, her eyes glued to Kyojuro's form.

In the Infinity Castle, Akaza sat with Daki, recounting the events. The revelation that he almost took the life of Muzan's daughter's beloved shook the air. Daki, surprisingly understanding, recognized the gravity of the situation. "Good you didn't kill him or she would probably never talk to you again," she remarked, revealing a softer side.

Back at headquarters, Kyojuro lay in his room, recovering from the brutal encounter. His injuries were severe, a testament to the strength of the upper-ranked demon. The gravity of the situation sank in as the reality of the battle lingered. Y/n, refusing to leave, held Kyojuro's hand, her worry etched across her face.

Days passed, and Kyojuro's condition gradually improved. Y/n remained a constant presence, unwilling to leave his side. The bond between them, forged in battles and strengthened in moments of vulnerability, was unbreakable.

As Kyojuro regained consciousness, he found Y/n still there, her eyes tired but filled with relief. "You stayed," he whispered, his voice weak but filled with gratitude. Y/n nodded, a small smile breaking through the exhaustion.

The news of the near-tragedy spread through the Demon Slayer Corps. Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu visited, their concern evident. "You scared us, flame hashira!" Inosuke grumbled, his worry contradicting his tough exterior. Tanjiro, though still recovering from his own injuries, expressed gratitude for Kyojuro's guidance during the mission.

The Butterfly Estate and the Infinity Castle, both dealing with their unique challenges, found an unlikely connection through the shared experience of averted tragedy. Akaza, now contemplating the events, couldn't shake the image of Y/n's tearful plea.

In the quiet moments of recovery, alliances shifted, and bonds were tested. The threads of fate, intricately woven, brought together lives that seemed destined to collide. The aftermath of the Mugen Train mission left scars, not just on the bodies of the demon slayers but on their hearts, forging connections that transcended the boundaries of good and evil.

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The atmosphere at headquarters became increasingly tense as Kyojuro shared the unusual encounter with Upper Three. The Hashira, already on edge from recent events, couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Y/n than met the eye.

"She screamed my name, and Upper Three just left. It's like he knew her or something," Kyojuro explained, his brow furrowed. The other Hashira exchanged wary glances.

"Demons don't spare lives because someone's upset. There's more to her, and she's hiding something," Sanemi remarked, his suspicion evident. The sentiment was shared among the Hashira, and they began to recall peculiar details about Y/n.

"She's always hiding her face. It could just be a fashion thing, but every time she avoids showing her full face, she mentions something about her eyes," Mitsuri added, her eyes narrowing in thought.

"I remember her saying something about connections to demons from when she was younger," Kyojuro chimed in, realizing that the pieces of the puzzle were scattered but slowly coming together.

Obanai, known for his distrustful nature, spoke up, "She has to be hiding something significant. We can't afford secrets among us, especially when it involves connections to demons."

As the Hashira deliberated, unaware of Y/n's arrival, the air grew thick with suspicion. Outside the room, Y/n, who had come to check on Kyojuro, overheard fragments of the conversation. A chill ran down her spine as she realized the Hashira were starting to piece together the fragments of her past.

Concern etched across her face, she wondered how much longer she could keep her secrets hidden. The delicate balance between her allegiance to the Demon Slayer Corps and her hidden ties to demons was at the brink of shattering, threatening the fragile peace she had managed to maintain.