Shadow and Ash (rewritten)

Takane Yoru has spent years running from the past, her swords the only companions she trusts. But when she crosses paths with a grieving boy, Souta, who has lost everything to a demon attack, she finds herself taking on a role she never expected-protector.

As demons grow bolder and the stakes rise, Taki must confront her own demons-both the kind lurking in the dark and the ones buried deep within her heart. With her dual blades, an unbreakable will, and a fire that refuses to die, she will carve a path forward. But in a world where loss is inevitable, how long can she fight before the weight of it all crushes her?

Can she find light in the darkest places-will Taki's strength be enough to protect those she loves? Or will the shadows finally consume her?