Dororo (Hyakkimaru x reader)

Chapter 4

Author's note: Sorry for taking so long to update the story. Tbh i'm kinda losing motivation. I'll push my self to keep going though so no worries.

  Sitting down, you stare at the moonlit sky. It was getting dark and all of you decided to rest. Dororo found a large area of grass to lay on, Hyakkimaru was able to find berries to eat and you went to grab some fire wood to keep everyone warm. So here you are now, sitting on partially wet grass and gazing at the sky.

  There were no stars. Only the moon had the stage tonight. Showing off all of its glory. You turn your head towards the two boys. They seem to be whispering about something. Well, more along the lines of Dororo whisperimg about something and Hyakkimaru just listening. Either way you tune in, curious.

  "Do you think we can trust her?" Asks Dororo. I mean it's a given. Of course they wouldn't trust you. You guys just met today. But even so, why do you still feel hurt? Turning your head back around, you decide to answer his question. "I don't know, she seems kinda sketchy." You don't even have to look in his direction to know that he's surprised.

  "How did you-" Starts Dororo, but you quickly cut him off. "You're not a very good whisperer." You lie. When you're met with nothing but silence,  you finally decide to look at the kid. The sight is absolutely perfect in your eyes. The kids mouth is opening and closing like a fish out of water, his eyes are widened to quarters and his cheeks are flushed beyond reconition.

  Since Dororo clearly can't talk himself, you do it for him. "It's alright. I understand your judgement. Hell, I wouldn't trust me either." You plop on your back and turn on your side, facing away from the boys. While smirking you continue. "Besides, that just means that you have to keep your eyes open."

  Some time has past since the conversation. Someone is already asleep from the sound of it. Their snore is pretty loud. You look up to see Dororo snoozing on the ground next to Hyakkimaru. You can only tell Hyakkimaru is asleep thanks to your hearing. His breaths are extremely quite but they come in gentle patterns. If you didn't know any better you'd say that he was dead.

  Noting the fact that they're both asleep, you stand up quietly. Before you can tip toe out of there, you abruptly stop due to a voice. In an instinct you get into a fighting stance ready to defend yourself. Tense, you look around only to relize it was Dororo who spoke. I see, a sleep talker. Not only is he chatty when conscience, he's  also chatty when unconscious too. A double whammy.

  You didn't stick around long enough to figure out what he's saying and promptly make your exit. Proceeding through the woods, you try to find a near by river. See, the berries Hyakkimaru retrieved wasn't filling enough and you need more. You were'nt really a fruit person. More like an all meat pizza kind of gal.

  You follow the sound of running water in order to find the river. Hearing the sound grow louder, you near close it. Pushing the bushes and shrubs out of your way you finally find what you're searching for. The sight is astonishing. The moon shines lively on the river tonight. Just bright enough to show the fish dancing in the water.

  Smiling, you pull up the botton of your pants. Once finished, you happily jumped in. The hunt never fails to excite you. You point your focus at the fish. They all swim around your feet, seemingly happy for a new vistor. Your eyes burn red as you strike the water with force. In that split second the fish was caught miraculously in your palms.

  Desperatly wiggling and shaking to get free. To stop that from happening, you strongly bite its head. Feeling its crimson blood ooze from the flesh and down your lips. It was delicious. Not waiting for an invitation, you dig into the rest of the carcass, relishing on the freshness. You can't help but smile at your accomplishment. I mean you were able to catch a fish on your first try.

  I mean it's simple for you but not many people can do such a thing. Satisfied with your meal, you throw away the leftover bones and promtly make your way back to camp.