All For You

I Will Save You

Hinode's Pov

It's been a while since I've seen Muzan. Our last talk wasn't all to great.

My markings have spread further along my body. Which, by this point, really isn't a surprise.

What troubles me most is, Sōhei-san hasn't found anything major, yet. He did find that Wisteria flowers slow the curse a bit, but not a lot. So, we've temporarily moved into the dojo. It is surrounded by Wisteria trees, which are in bloom right now.

I've also gotten word that Muzan's father past away a few days ago. I want to be there for Muzan, but I'm not sure I could even walk that far anymore. This damnd curse consumes just about all of my energy.

So much has happened these past two weeks, I feel like I'm going to overload.

Right now I'm sitting on top of my futon, reading to Ako who is on my lap.

"And then, Rat jumped out of Ox's ear and dashed to the feet of the Emperor. Rat had won first place, while Ox was second."

Ako gasped and pointed at the picture. "No fair, Mr. Rat!"

I laughed at her reaction. "Yes, that's right. Mr. Rat didn't play fair. But Mr. Ox did the right thing when he helped him."

Okaa-san opened the shoji, interrupting the story. "Alright, that's enough for tonight. Time for bed, the both of you. We have a big day tomorrow."

Ako pouted at this. "But, kaa-san!"

Okaa-san gave Ako a look that told her not to argue. "No buts, time for bed. Say goodnight to your brother."

Ako turned around in my lap. Now she was facing me. She looked up at me with her big lavender eyes. What a cute little imōto I have. "Hey, don't worry. We'll finish it tomorrow. Okay?"

She gave me the puppy dog eyes. "You promise?"

I instantly fall for it. I mean, how could I resist that face. I smile at her warmly and pat her head as I say, "I promise."

Ako smiled brightly and gave me a quick hug before she ran out of the room shouting, "goodnight, Hino-nii!"

Okaa-san patted Ako's head as she past, shouting at her not to run in the house. I could here Ako laughing as she ran anyway. Okaa-san then gave me a look, one that said 'go to bed or else'.

I laughed, "okay, okay. I'm going. Goodnight, okaa-san." I placed the book down next to my cane near my futon and laid down completely.

She slowly slid the shoji shut. "Goodnight, Hinode. Try to get some sleep. We'll change your bandages first thing tomorrow morning, okay?"

I pulled the covers over me and smiled at her. "All right."

When okaa-san shut the shoji, I was swallowed in silence. Well, I could hear okaa-san and otou-san fighting with my two troublemaking siblings to settle down. Then, I was completely swallowed in silence.

When I was sure everyone was asleep, I quietly grabbed my cane and stood up. I waddled to the outer shoji and opened it slowly, not wanting to wake anyone. Then I gently stepped onto the wrap-around pouch and sat on the edge. My legs crossed in a comfortable position.

There was no way I was going to get any sleep tonight. My markings have been hurting a lot more recently. And sadly, I think I know why.

I smiled sadly up at the waning gibbous moon, Wisteria petals gently flew around me.

Then a raging cough ripped through my throat. I quickly placed my hand over my mouth, trying to muffle the sound.

I know I didn't wake anyone doing this, we were all used to it by now. My coughing started up after my visit to Muzan's. Which prompted my okaa-san into not letting me out of the house anymore.

When I was done, I looked down at my hand. Blood now stained my bandaged palm, causing me to sigh.

I clenched my bloody hand back into my lap, looking back up at the moon. "I fear, its only a matter of time now. Right, Muzan?"

A swooshing sound was made, but no thump could be heard after. I didn't bother looking away from the moon towards him. I could feel his presence next to me.

"How did you know I was there?" I heard him sit down close to me.

"I've known for a while. I could feel your presence nearby. You come here just about every night, but you avoid the Wisteria trees." I finally look at him. His appearance hasn't really changed, only his aura. It's a bit thicker than before. I didn't smile at him, the last conversation we had still fresh in my mind. "Why?"

The Wisteria petals seem to float away from him, almost like they were trying to escape his reach.

He also didn't smile, but a warmness was present in his eyes. "They hurt me, not as much as sunlight. But they still hurt, like a burn."

"That's strange, because it's the complete opposite for me." The petals gather around me, as if to create a shield or a veil. I reached out and caught one, bringing it closer to inspect it. I wish I could feel it's soft texture. Instead, I'm stuck just looking at it for now. I smiled at it, they remind me of okaa-san and my two cute little siblings. Their eyes are the same pretty color. "They help slow the curse down."

I put my hand out again to let it float away. "But I fear, it doesn't matter now." I clenched my hand again and bring it close to my chest. Oh, how I wish I had more time.

"There is no need for you to fear, my Taiyou." I looked back to him to see a very determined look in his eyes. Which makes me frown a little more. "For I will save you when that time comes."

I close my eyes and sigh at this. "I wish you wouldn't." My gaze once again returns to the moon. "I want to die as a human, surrounded by the ones I love." I smiled at the thought. "I know it's cruel to wish that, but— it is my cruel wish, and I would be happy if it came true." My eyes turn to meet his with my own determination ignited in them. "If I have to die so that none of my family receives this curse, I will."

I grasped my cane and stood once again. "Goodnight, Muzan." I enter my room and turned to shut the shoji. I smiled sadly at him. "I hope you will let my wish come true, my Tsuki."

When I completed shut the shoji, I waddled back to my futon to try and sleep.

I could hear Muzan stand up and walk to my shoji. I almost thought he was going to open it, but he didn't. "I am sorry, but— I can't grant your wish. Not when my own wish is the opposite of yours."

His voice was muffled by the shoji in front of him. But I could still hear his words. The words that made me want to wail, to scream in sadness and anger. My eyes stung as tears tried to make their way out. I wanted to shout at him. How selfish of you! How mean and crude can you be?! Why can't you just let me go in peace?! Let me die happy damnit!

"It's selfish, but I don't care. I need you to live, and if I have to deny you of your own wish— then so be it."

When Muzan finally left, that's when I let my tears out. They fell as I clenched my blanket to help hold my cries in. My throat itched for the need to scream and wail. But I couldn't, I will hold strong. Because, I fear if I let them out, I may not be able to stop.

~To be continued.~

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