𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 ll セレスティアル

十七

"Hey... hey, hey! Wha..."

The chimney on the train blew out its burning steam as the four stood in front of it. Inosuke was staring at it as if it was some god-like being.

"What the hell is this creature?!" he shouted and everyone turned to look at him, "I bet it's this thing! The king of this land! The ruler of this land!"

"See how long it is? So intimidating! No mistake! It looks like it's asleep right now, but don't let your guard down okay, (mispro. name)?!" Inosuke looked at (name)'s cold face with excitement.

His aura was so excited that (name) thought his mask was going to burst.

"It's a train. Don't you know that?" Zenitsu asked with an irritated face.

"I'll lead the charge! You three follow behind me!"

"Wait."

Inosuke stopped and turned to (name), who had a serious look on her face. She pushed Inosuke back and glared at the side of the train with disgust.

"It's breathing loudly... be careful not to wake it up." (name) drew out her sword and Zenitsu shrieked, "I'll kill it and the three of you will hack it into smaller pieces."

"Yes, (mispro. name)! Lord Inosuke will gladly hack this creature to shreds!"

"Wait (name), Inosuke!" Tanjiro called, and he reached out a hand as his eyes sparkled, "you might never know, it might be the guardian deity of this land."

"Huh? Are you three serious? This thing is a train, no offense (name)-chan." Zenitsu deadpanned, "it's a vehicle for transporting people."

(Name) looked at him with confusion and tilted her head, making the blond splutter and blush. Inosuke shuffled his way back, before he let out a shout and rammed his head into the side of the train.

"GAH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? YOU'RE EMBARRASSING ALL OF US!" Zenitsu slapped the boar's head, "HONESTLY, THE CREATURE WE SHOULD BE WARY OF IS YOU!"

The sounds of whistles and policemen came into their sight and Zenitsu screamed again. He scooped (name) up like a bride before he took off with her. Tanjiro's eye twitched with annoyance and he grabbed Inosuke and followed after them.

"Thanks to you we went through hell, Inosuke! Say you're sorry!" Zenitsu pointed at the boar man.

"Huh?! Why did we have to run from the police in the first place?!"

"The Demon Slayers aren't officially recognized by the government. So, we can't walk around with our katanas openly - eh? What are you doing?"

Inosuke laughed like a mad man as he slowly put his katanas inside his pants. He twirled like a fucking ballerina, before he posed proudly, showing off his new look. The sound of the train blowing caught their attention, as they looked to see it had begun moving.

"Oh no! It's already moving!? What about the pol-"

A whoosh of air cut off Zenitsu as the boys gasped to see (name) running full speed. With a strong jump, (name) flew into the air and landed safely in the train.

"Follow (name)!" Tanjiro yelled and proceeded to follow her.

Tanjiro and Inosuke made it onto the train, while Zenitsu was running for his life. He managed to grip the railings, but his body lost weight and he started to tumble back. Before he could lose his grip, a hand shot out and grabbed his own, pulling him into the train.

"(Name)-chan..." Zenitsu sniffed, before he burst into tears and hugged her, "I knew my wife cared about me! You're such a sweetheart, (name)-chan!"

"Whatever." (name) responded and pushed him off.