The Butterfly And Raven || AU || shinogiyu

The butterfly mansion

*a few hours later*

I sit in my room and pace my pen. 

I hope Shinobu sees this letter and agrees to hangout with me.

Shinobu's POV

"KAW! KAW! A LETTER FOR SHINOBU KOCHO." Says a loud voice. It was my crow. I look up and grab the letter.

I dont usually receive letters but I've gotten a few every now and then since the final battle from the other hashira. It feels weird not being a demon slayer but I'm glad that Muzan Kitsbuji and Douma are finally dead.

I open the letter and read it.

"To Shinobu Kocho,

I have invited you to come hang out with me at my estate. I will send a crow to show you where to go. I would love if you could come on Friday.

Yours truly, Giyu Tomioka."

At first, I was a bit confused. It is not like Giyuu to socialise I reread the letter a few times until I came to the conclusion that it really was Giyuu.

I take a pen and paper and write a response to his letter.

"To Giyuu Tomioka,

I have accepted your offer. I was quite shocked when I received thus letter. I'm suprised you'd actually socialise but I am glad you are. I'm looking forward to this meeting.

"Yours truly, Shinobu Kocho."

"That should do it." I think to myself as I get the letter ready to give to my crow.

I give the letter to my crow and start planning my outfit. I'm not usually this excited to go out but I'm sure whatever Giyuu planned will be good. He is quite interesting that is probaly why I always stare at him.

I look through a few kimonos. Just then, Aoi walks in.

"What would you like to eat, Master Shinobu." Aoi asks.

"There's no need to be so formal. Your a younger sister to me Aoi so I don't want you to cook me anything." I reply.

"Ok Master." She responds.

"Like I said, your a sister to me so just call me Shinobu." I say.

Aoi was a young an obedient girl. She  is also one of our Tsugkos that Kanae had found brought in. Ever since she came here, she has always been respectful but sometimes she doesn't relax. It's almost as if she thinks she's a maid here.

"I'm sorry Shinobu!" Aoi explains.

"There's no need to be sorry." I laugh.

"Are you going anywhere?" Aoi asks.

"Yes, I'm going to hang out with Tomioka-san." I respond.

"Is that the one who's the water pillar?" She reply.

"Yes it is." I say.

"In that case, I think you should wear something blue." Aoi suggests.

"That's a good idea!" I respond.

We both look for something until an elegent kimono catches my eyes. It was dark blue and gold and everything about it screamed Giyuu.

"You have to wear that!!" Aoi exclaims.

"I think I will." I smile.

"I'm going to check on Sumi, Naho and Kiyo now. I have a feeling their up to something." Aoi says.

"Ok, I'll cook dinner." I respond.

The butterfly mansion was a hospital ever since we got it. We all played our parts in managing it. However, as a demon slayer, I was always busy with some sort of task. I usually felt guilty for not being able to do as much work around the house so now I do a lot more work compared to the other girls to feel less guilty.

I begin to cut vegetables. My life at butterfly mansion is something I'm very grateful for. Even after losing Kanae, I still cherished every moment here. It has always been my safe space and always will be. The other girls here are like my sisters and I care deeply for them.

I continue to prepare some food in the kitchen while others do whatever jobs they need to.

A few hours later

I sit on the roof and stare into the dark night sky. The stars seemed to look like glitter and the moon looked lovely. I do this everyday. There is something about it that comforts me. I used to watch the stars with Kanae but now she's dead but when I do this it's like she's with me. I stare more at the sky. It looks beautiful but it isn't as it was the night I sat here with Giyu.

Everything is better when I'm with him. However, I do have a nervous feeling. I sometimes think it's love because my sister Kanae always described the feeling of love. She was like Mitsuri. She always wanted someone to save and protect her but Kanae never did. I don't want to end up like her. I don't want to spend years waiting for someone to love just to end up wasting my entire life doing it.

In the end, it was my arms she died in. Not a stupid guys. Love just isn't my thing.

I personally think the reason I get nervous Giyuu is because I've never been so close to someone. Not to mention, I've opened up to him. The butterfly mansion is all I've ever had. I don't like change. Giyuu is a great guy but I'm not good enough for him.

The butterfly mansion is all I've ever known and is all I ever will know.