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18: Blackout

"Something about her is really special."

"Such a strange, yet powerful girl. It'll only be a matter of time until I get my hands on her."

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(Not present time)

Alot has had happened, atleast that's how it felt like to you. All you could remember, was a sudden pang of headache, your vision blurring and your surroundings warping.

Now here you awoke, bolted right up from the futon you were resting on, cold sweat dripping down your entire body as your breathing was fast and ragged.

"(Y/n)-chan, you're awake! Thank goodness!" Sight still blurry, you could hear the relief in Tanjiro's voice as he approached you, resting a hand on your shoulder.

"I- what happened..?" you wearily asked.

"You just suddenly passed out, no apparent explanation." Though you couldn't properly see, you could hear him give a worried smile.

"Ah... I'm sorry- what a burden I am." You lightly joked, rasp voice forcing a chuckle.

"Have some water and get more rest, here." He lifted your hand up, his touch giving your hands a tinglint sensation, somewhat relaxing. You felt the base of a cup being handed in your palms, and you slowly took a sip.

Footsteps came, and you could tell it was Urokodaki as he sat down on the ground beside you.

"How are you feeling, (Y/n)?" His voice reached your ears.

You took a small breath in, "I... I can't really see much right now..."
Tanjiro raised his eyebrows, concerned.

"What do you mean? H-have you gone- blind?.." He hesitantly asked.

"Not exactly. I still have quite the headache and, like I said, my vision's... really blurry."

"But- please, enough about me. This water will hopefully make me feel better. I don't like all the attention right now..." you chuckled, awkwardly.

They both seemed to understand though, and decided to let you rest while they talk to each other.

"Tanjiro, as I was saying."

Your ears perked up, paying attention to their conversation.

"In this world, there is only one demon whose blood flowing in its veins has the power to turn humans into demons."

"This person was, approximately one thousand years ago, the first individual to become a demon."

"It's also the enemy of your family, Tanjiro. I also think it knows how to turn your sister back into a human."

"This demon's name is.."

Bringing the cup up to your lips, you sipped on it.

"Kibutsuji Muzan."

You suddenly choked on your drink, spitting it out, eyes wide open and vision somehow abruptly becoming clear.

"his naME is wHAT?" You loudly asked, shocked.

They both turned to you in disbelief, worried because of your sudden outburst.

"Kibutsuji... Muzan." Tanjiro slowly repeated this time.

You spit your saliva this time.

"WHAT?!"

"aND THE YEARS?"

"approximately one... thousand years ago.."

"ONE THOUSAN-- YOU'RE TELLING ME-" you smacked your forehead, eyes staring wide open at the floor.

"(Y/n), calm down. Your headache might worsen."

Actually, your headache disappeared after learning that information.

'That HOT man is one thousand years old, and still counting?! And he wants me, WANTS me.'

You knew there was something very fishy about that man, but now you knew better than to fall for his "sweet" words again.

"Why the shock though, (Y/n)-chan..?"

"Uhm, just- shocked at the fact that he- a demon, can live uhm you know, that long..." Quick, stupid lie.

"Did your sudden blackout moment make you forget about what you knew already?" Urokodaki asked.

"Uh, mhm, yes right. I totally forgot. I apologize for being so loud I-" Tanjiro just chuckled, and you felt relieved to see them both ease up.

Things went back to normal, and you continued on resting. However, one thing remained persistent on your mind.

The vague memory flashbacks you had while you were out cold.

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kinda worried that this book will become longer cos im following the manga plot so-- to those who don't really read mangas thenn youre up for huge spoilers in later on chapters hshshsh