Chapter 37

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Previously on Chapter 36

I feel my throat suddenly starts tightening up. It feels like my throat is drying up. I lift my hand, placing my hand on my neck. I try desperately to control myself, so I don't start coughing because I don't want Tanjiro to worry too much about me. Oh goodness... why is this happening now?

-No Other Choice-

Y/N P.O.V

As we walk deeper into the village. The sky has gotten significantly darker. I hear a sound and turn my head to see Nezuko come out of her box. I notice her staring at me. I see the look of worry reflecting in her eyes as she just stares at me. She must've sense that I'm feeling some sort of discomfort.

"I'm gonna be fine, Nezuko..." I said, softly. She just hums as she walks closer to me. I lift my hand, gently placing it on her head. I caress her head softly. She just closes her eyes as she seems contented by my action.

I smile softly and turn my head to look at Tanjiro. He just stares at me without saying a word. The look in his eyes never changed. He's still worried about my well-being. He didn't say anything, knowing no matter what he said, he wouldn't be able to change my mind.

A strong presence suddenly appears. I quickly put my guard up as I prepare for the demon to appear. I jump out of the way when something comes at me. A loud crack forms on the ground as a demon punches it.

I land not far from him. I tighten my grip around the hilt of my sword. My side starts to get blurry. My throat just keeps on getting drier. It's getting a lot harder for me to breathe.

"Awe... you poor thing. Seems like you're hurting. Want me to put you out of your misery?" He said. The writing Upper Moon 2 is shown in his eyes. I feel fear growing within me. Will I be strong enough to fight against an Upper Moon?

"Say... how about you turn into a demon?" He offered. I just glare at him. Can't he see that I'm not the slightest bit interested. I'm trying so hard to suppress this demon inside of me just so I don't transform into one.

"You must be out of your mind if you think I'd accept your offer. I will never be a demon!" I yelled angrily at him. I feel my throat tightening even more as I feel my knees weakening.

"Ah... it seems like I don't have to do much. You're already turning" the demon said. I glare at him as I fall on my knees. The smirk on the demon's face widens. "Seems like you're lacking... you need to eat or you're going to die" he said. I start to cough as my throat feels like it's tightening. Damn it! Do I really have to consume blood? I don't want to. I'm scared it'll only strengthen my demon side. What if I fully transform into a demon?

"Y/N!!" Tanjiro yelled out as he rushes over to my side. He places his hands on my shoulders. "If it hurting so much. Why'd you insist on keep going?? Please, Y/N... you need to at least try it. If you don't wanna eat human, at least try to drink blood..." he said. I turn my head to look at him. I gently push him away, moving to stand up.

It's a struggle to keep my body upright. My knees feel like jelly and I feel like I'm about to collapse. I lift my sword and lunges forward at the demon. But before I could do any damage. His hand shot out and grabs me by my neck.

I let out a choked sound, as my sword falls out of my grip. It lands on the ground and dissolves into water. I clutch onto the demon's wrist, trying to pry it away from my neck. But my body feels too weak to put up a fight.

"Let her go!!" I hear Tanjiro yelling out. I can't have him rescue me. This is the second strongest in the Twelve Kizuki that served right under Kibutsuji Muzan. He's not going to be able to fight him. He's just going to get himself hurt.

"Don't... f-fight, T-T-Tanjiro..." I stuttered out weakly as I continue to clutch onto the Upper Moon's wrist. I hear a battle cry as Tanjiro tries to attack the demon, only for him to get smacked and thrown away. Nezuko tries to aid me, only to get the same result. The impact causes her to lose consciousness.

My vision starts to get blurry. My hand eventually falls limp on either side of me. The demon let out a laugh as he tosses me across the field.

My body collides with the building's debris. I fall on my stomach as I struggle to get back up. "Y/N..." Tanjiro said. I open my eyes weakly and through my blurry sight, I notice Tanjiro trying to come towards me. "P-Please... y-you h-have to survive" he said. The demon walks up to him, stomping onto his back.

"S-Stop..." I said. Tanjiro turns his body around and kicks the demon off of him. Tanjiro turns his head to look at me. He cuts his arm and offers it to me. I just watch as blood flows out of his wound.

"You have to live... please, Y/N" he pleaded. I gulp at the sight of the blood. If I drink his blood... what if I turn into a demon? But the look in Tanjiro's eyes shows fear. He's afraid to lose me. He has lost so many people in his life. Me and Nezuko is all he has left. So I can't do this to him.

I slowly starts to crawl towards him. I lift my hand once I'm close enough, I gently grab his hand. I place my lips on the tips of his finger, allowing the blood to enter my mouth.

As soon as Tanjiro's blood enters my system

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As soon as Tanjiro's blood enters my system. I feel my whole body starts to get energized. I slowly move to stand up, feeling my body get a lot stronger. I turn my head to look at the demon.

I was relieved that I didn't turn into a full fledge demon.  Seems like I was worried for nothing. Drinking blood only strengthen my body. I turn my head slightly to look at Tanjiro who just stares at me. He looks relieved that I'm okay.

"You can rest easy now, Tanjiro... I'm okay" I said. He just sends me a weak smile. I turn my head to look at the demon. I lift my hand, allowing an ice sword to appear. I think I can fight better now. But will I be strong enough to defeat this Upper Moon 2?

*to be continued*

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