Nirwana [Saionji Ukyo X Reader] [Dr. STONE Fanfiction]

13th Shot: Do or Die

Warning: this chapter consists a lot of blood and descriptive injuries

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Finally, it's the time they're back to the village–for the villagers at least, it was time to go home after they've been away for quite some time because of the war. According to Kohaku, they only brought the young ones capable in fighting while the elders were left behind. It was their own decision, since they didn't want to be additional burden when they fight.

The immense trust they put in Senku was astounding.

"Senku-san is really charismatic in your village, huh, Kohaku-san." [First Name] commented after listening to the blonde's story about Senku's influence and his inventions being a great help for her home.

Kohaku snorted harmlessly. "You have to witness the girls fawning over him. It is strange knowing how scummy he can be."

It only took a while for the two to became familiar with each other, even as comfortable as calling themselves friends. Kohaku found [First Name]'s presence rather calming and knowing they're both women of combat made her relate to her even more. Currently, the two were gathering the supplies to be hauled back onto the steam gorilla–sharing stories to pass time as they did so.

"Mirai-kun, you still have a great many stone fragments stuck to you. Their doing disservice to your beauty." [First Name] heard Hyoga commented to the little girl sitting. "You ought to wash your face over that stream."

The man referred to a stream not far away from where they stood, running between lush green grasses–the water was crystal clear. [First Name] perked up at the idea, she immediately placed the things she brought to the required place and approached Mirai–kneeling in front of her.

She didn't forget to give her a smile, which the little girl instantly returned with a shyer one. "Let me help you, Mirai-san. I have my spare towel with me. You can use it to dry your face after."

"Thank you..." helping her stand up, the two then walked towards the said stream with Tsukasa and Hyoga in tow. Along the way, [First Name] tried to sparked up some simple conversation to make the younger girl comfortable. Mirai's wide chocolate eyes sometimes sparkled at the things she said, especially when it's about fairy tales. Seeing her bright smile brought warmth to engulf her chest.

As Mirai washed her face with water by the stream, [First Name] kneeled close to watch over her in case if she loses her balance. It was quiet at first with only sound of splashes from how Mirai scooped up some water to wash her face and calm trickling from the small waterfall not far–before the ground rumbled underneath them, followed by sounds of huge explosion several times. It went on for a few more seconds before the silence was back engulfing them.

[First Name] snapped her head towards the direction of the sound, watching as clouds of dust went up in the air on an extremely familiar site.

"Is it from the Miracle Cave...?" she muttered breathlessly, feeling something ominous nagging the back of her mind.

"An explosion!? Why!?" Mirai panicked. However, Tsukasa was quick to calmed her down by kneeling beside her and putting a hand on her shoulder.