𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 || 𝐊𝐍𝐘

Chapter 3: Another Demon

Tanjiro had asked the local how to get to Mt. Sagiri, Sachiko standing next to him silently, holding his hand. Nezuko had been inside the basket so that she wouldn't perish in the sun.

"Mt. Sagiri? If you want to get there, you'll have to cross that mountain, but.. The sun's setting. Are you really heading there with that much baggage? Its dangerous."

Tanjiro smiled at the kind lady

"I'll be careful."

Tanjiro bowed before heading back down the path while saying

"Thank you very much."

Sachiko bowed a little as well before walking with Tanjiro, still holding his hand.

"People have gone missing lately! Don't lose your way!"

The lady shouted at the two, a hint of worry in her tone.  Tanjiro just turned in her direction while still walking, using his free hand to wave at her.

By the time they had reached a certain point in the path, it had turned night time and Nezuko was let out of the basket, Holding hands with Tanjiro while Sachiko trailed slightly ahead of them.

Tanjiro smiled to himself, glad that Nezuko and Sachiko were alright and alive. He notices a light in the distance and starts walking towards it.

"There's a temple. The light is on, so someone must be there. We should go check it out-"

Before Tanjiro could say anymore, he smelt a familiar scent in the air.

Blood was spilled

"I smell blood! This mountain path is fairly rough, someone must have gotten hurt! Come on Sachiko, Nezuko, lets go check it out!"

Tanjiro ran towards the stairs, dragging Nezuko with him, Sachiko following the duo from behind. Tanjiro reached the door and slid it open, slamming the door a bit.

"Are you alright!?!-"

He stopped as he saw a familiar scene infront of him.
A demon was crouching infront of 3 dead bloody corpses. He started growling in annoyance.

"What the hell? This is my territory. Anyone who trespasses, I'll make them pay."

The demon spoke, leaving Tanjiro speechless. Nezuko stared at the bloody corpses infront of her, her mouth watering immediately, making her freeze in her spot. Sachiko on the other hand seemed unfazed by it, her nose scrunching up by the scent of blood.

The demon licked his fingers, cleaning the blood. He turned to face the trio, a confused expression clouded his face.

"You three are different.. Are you all humans?"

He stared at Tanjiro. The candlelight blew out and in a instant, the demon lunged at Tanjiro, Sachiko falling to the left at the sudden impact, as his hand was ripped away from hers. Nezuko stayed looking at the corpses, her drool dripping to the ground.

When the demon lunged at Tanjiro, he quickly drew out his Hatchet, slitting his throat. The demon jumped back at the attack, smiling still.

"A cut like this.. Should heal in no time."

He said, crouching down a bit before jumping, and then appearing above Tanjiro, his grip around Tanjiro's neck. He tightened his grip on Tanjiro's neck.

"You won't get me twice. All right, Im gonna snap your neck!"

Tanjiro winced in pain, letting out a small groan. In a flash, the demon's head was kicked off by Nezuko.

"N-Nezuko.."

Tanjiro said in shock before sitting up after pushing the demon's body away. The demon's body reached out to Tanjiro, only to be kicked away by Sachiko, her pupils the same X's as last time.