Light Up My World (Kamado Tanjiro X Reader X Tokito Muichiro)

Chapter 20

Previously on Chapter 19

"Thank you, Y/N..." he said. I give him a close-eyed smile. He gives my hand a light squeeze as if he's trying to express his gratitude for my words of comfort. Which makes my smile brighten. Everyone here must've also experienced something traumatic in their lives. It doesn't matter how different we are, or where we came from. We all share the same thing... pain and sorrow.

-A Familiar Face-

Y/N P.O.V

Time sure flies quite fast. Without me realizing, 2 years have passed since I came here and serve the corps as the Ice Hashira. I've became quite close with the others. But, I'm closest to the Mist Hashira... Tokito Muichiro.

I don't know how I got close with him. Probably the fact that we're the same age, or the fact that we went through a similar past that brought us close. The thing we went through, makes us understands each other's pain better. I wonder if he would get along well with Tanjiro.

I haven't heard of him since the day I left Urokodaki-San's house. I wonder if he made it. Ugh! What am I saying? Of course Tanjiro will make it! He's a strong-willed person. He never knows when to give up. I'm sure he will be a strong Demon Slayer.

A soft cawing sound snaps me out of my daze. I look up to see my crow. I lift my arm, allowing her to land. "Hi, c/n... you have news for me? Perhaps a new mission?" I said, gently caressing her feather.

"Neither of those, Y/N-Sama... I'm here to inform you that the other Hashira's are waiting for you. In Oyakata-Sama's Estate garden is where everyone is gathering..." she said. I hum softly and nod my head. She flies up, allowing me to run towards Oyakata-Sama's Estate. I wonder what's going on there. It seems quite urgent.

I hear voices as I neared the garden. "All you're saying is going around in the most drab way, idiot. If she's family, no wonder you're defending her. I can't believe anything that came out of your mouth. I... for one... do not trust you" I hear Iguro-San said. I furrowed my eyebrows at what he said. What's going on here?

I froze when I finally spotted what's going on. I let out a shaky breath as I stare at the person in shock. "Tanjiro?" I said. My voice catches the attention of everyone, as well as the name I just called out. He turn his head to look at me.

"Y/N? Is that really you??" He said. I feel tears starts to gather in my eyes. His eyes widen as he also tears up at the sight of me. "It really is you!!" He exclaimed. He tries to stand up but couldn't because his arms and legs are tied up.

"Tanjiro... I can't believe it's you!" I cried out. I quickly rush towards him. I kneel down in front of him. I throw my arms around his neck. "I've missed you, Tanjiro..." I said, burying my face into the crook of his neck.

"I've missed you too, Y/N... I'm so glad to see you're in good health" he said, placing his chin on my shoulder. I tighten my arms around him, making him wince. I pull away from him, finally realizing that he's hurt.

"Sorry... I didn't realize you were hurt" I said. He just smiles at me. He leans his forehead against mine. I close my eyes as I smile softly. "I'm so glad to see you again, Tanjiro. After 2 long years. We finally see each other again. I'm so glad..." I said.

I hear someone clears their throat. I turn my head to see Iguro-San. "You know this kid, Y/N?" He asked. He has a judging look on his eyes.

"Of course. He belongs to the family that took me in" I said. After 2 years, everyone finally learned my past. All of them knew what happened to me when I was a kid, and what drove me to be a slayer. "Also, why are you tied up?" I asked, turning to look at Tanjiro.

"He's tied up because he's been in cahoots with a demon who happened to be his little sister" Uzui-San said. I turn my head to see he's glaring at Tanjiro. "We're now deciding what to do with this crime of his..." he said.

"Is he talking about Nezuko?" I asked, turning to look at Tanjiro. He just nods his head lightly at what I asked. I turn to look at Uzui-San. "Well, then. You've gotta put me in trial too! Because I was with him when we tried to defend Nezuko" I said.

"Oi Oi Oi... looks like you have some fun brewing here" someone said. We turn our heads to see Shinazugawa-San. "And what's that, Y/N? You were with this brat? So you are as guilty as him for keeping this demon alive?" He said, holding a box in his hand. His voice sounded hateful and full of distaste. I flinch at the tone he's using.

"Is Nezuko in that box?" I asked, turning my head to look at Tanjiro. He didn't say anything but just glares at Shinazugawa-San. The look on his face confirms that Nezuko is indeed inside the box. I turn my head to look at Shinazugawa-San as his smirks widens. He pulls out his nichirin sword. "Stop, Shinazugawa-San! Don't hurt her!!" I yelled out. He stabs his sword through the box.

"Stop!!" Tanjiro yelled out. He stands up and rushes to him. He jumps up to avoid Shinazugawa-San's attack. He slams his head against Shinazugawa-San's. I watch as blood comes out of his nose and lips. Tanjiro grabs Nezuko's box, holding it behind him protectively.

"You... I'm going to kill you!" Shinazugawa-San said. My eyes widen as I rush towards them, standing in front of Tanjiro and the box protectively. "Move out of the way, Y/N! Don't make me see you as an enemy as well" he growled at. I shake my head rapidly at what he said.

"No! Nezuko is one of the people who treated me like a family. Even after she turned into a demon! I know she still knows who I am. I'm not going to let you hurt her!" I said. He growls at what I said, but I didn't back down.

"Don't do anything rash! Oyakata-Sama is about to arrive soon! Stop this!" Tomioka-Nii said. Neither of us back down as we continue to glare at each other. I'm not gonna let him hurt the people who took me in.

"Oyakata-Sama has arrived" a voice said. Everyone quickly kneels in line. I claim my spot in between Muichiro and Kocho-San. I hear a thud next to me. I turn my head to see Shinazugawa-San holding Tanjiro down by his head.

"You're hurting him, Shinazugawa-San" I said. He turn to look at me with a glare. I click my tongue as I decide to just stay silent. I don't wanna cause trouble with a situation like this. Especially, not in front of Oyakata-Sama. What's important at the moment is that I'm able to see Tanjiro again. I'm so glad to see he's alive.

*to be continued*