zenitsu x reader (on hold)

Chapter 8

Thanks to SaDenlun for the breath style you guys will breathe.

The other ideas were wonderful too, thank you.

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Y/N breathed heavily, clutching a hand over your mouth. The pain was excruciatingly strong, to the point where she couldn't even feel her leg anymore. Crouching behind a bush and away from sight, she knew how dangerous it was to continue to abuse herself by pushing forward, especially with the wound untreated. And to add onto that, demons were sensitive to the scent of blood, which was intensely convenient for them, but not so much for Y/N.

Screams suddenly filled the air, making Y/N cover her ears from the terrifying sound. Her leg still throbbed with pain, but she managed to control herself enough to think of a plan to try and stand and, hopefully, run.

Steadying herself with the help of her nichirin blade, she stood up and mainly focused on keeping most of her weight on her left foot, the perfectly fine one. It wasn't that far into the event, which Y/N thought was pathetic to have gotten injured almost right at the start.

No, a demon didn't encounter her yet. But tripping and falling down a steep hill was the cause of damaging her leg. She had no idea how she was gonna get out of this one, and was about to give up when another painful scream filled the air.

It was a lot closer this time, and caused curiosity to run through Y/N. Slowly making her way out of the bushes, she made her way towards the sound, and found herself staring at another competitor, trying to slay a demon. Yet, they weren't doing quite good.

Come on, Y/N, you can get a first skill, and all of your training will come into use., Gripping the blade in her hand, she was about to charge in when the demon tackled the other, and began devouring it.

Y/N stood there once again, staring at the demon brutally ripping and tearing apart the poor human. She was trembling from how mercilessly the demon ripped it's now dead meal to shreds.

Not when it focused it's gaze on you and started to also try and get you did you take action. Quickly, muttering one to the moves of her breath, Light Breathing, you squeezed your eyes shut and did the movements needed, opening your eyes once more to see the head decapitated behind you.

Cringing from the sight, you were about to whimper from the sudden shock of pain from your leg before another demon crawled out of the darkness. They seemed to be watching you intently, as if almost scared.

You didn't think you'd be able to handle another fight with a demon, considering your leg and how much it hurt.

"S-stay back. Come any closer and I'll do the same to you." You cursed mentally from the stutter at first, and held your nichirin blade before you, in a threatening way.

The demon didn't seem to catch your stutter, thankfully, and continued to intently stare at you.

Slowly backing away, it glanced down at your leg, the injured one, and stepped forward as if it found your weakness. Which it did. Frick.

Unknowingly, you darted your eyes around trying to get an idea in your head of how to slay that demon. Run was first on your mind, but how could you run when you just injured yourself even more? Besides, you didn't know where the wisteria trees were.

Quickly rolling to the side in order to dodge the sudden attack at you. Wincing in pain as it shot through your whole body, you looked up at the demon who was getting ready to pounce any second.

As you stood up, it jumped at you again, and you dived into the bushes, trying to ignore the pain and agreed on the idea to run.

Your body ached with exhaustion, making the pain fade away a little, but it still hurt and slowed you down. Pretty soon, you saw the wisteria trees not too far off, wow it was that close?, You thought, feeling a little stupid.

You fell once you reached the safe haven, and sighed relieved. Finally that hell was over. Glancing up, you admired to glowing beauty of the attractive blossoms. Maybe you could stay here for a little bit. To rest. Then you can continue on.

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Everyone stood in a line, at least the remaining everyone. At least five people made it, or less. But you weren't paying attention. You just wanted to go home to Yuki.

Two small ushers stood there, smiling softly. They said something but you weren't listening much. You were just trying to get the pain to lessen.

It came to the part where you chose which rock looking thing would be weaved into your new nichirin blade. Uneasy, you darted your eyes around, looking for the one that would be enough.

It was hard, since they looked the same but in different sizes. You didn't know whether to choose either the smallest, regular, or biggest sized ore. One caught your eye, although it wasn't that different from the others, you still chose it. Now to wait for it to arrive back to the house.

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"Y/N-san!" Yuki rushed to your side, before glancing at your poorly wrapped leg. "Oh my god, what happened? Did you wrap it yourself? Did a demon get to you?"

"Yeah yeah. A demon got to me.." You lied, smiling gently. You didn't want to embarrass yourself but admitting how clumsy you were. You also didn't want to respond to the second question, which slightly offended you.

"Come inside I'll treat it better than those wretched people." She rushed you, gently, inside and went to get a warm towel, after sitting you down.

You sighed in relief at the release of pain. It felt good to be back home. Very comfortable, and safe. Safe from demons.

As Yuki treated your leg, you laid back and closed your eyes. If it was that hard for you, was it that hard for Inosuke, Zenitsu and Tanjiro, during the Final Selection? You envied how they handled it, must've been more braver than you were.

Sighing, you let yourself drift off to sleep, exhaustion contributed to unconsciousness pulling you away.