Chapter Six

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by Jelly_TheBean

by Jelly_TheBean

Tanjiro's POV

By the day's end, Nezuko was able to exit her box. She immediately went to me with a hug, and a few pats on the back of my head. Then she went to Zenitsu, doing the same. He had changed since his teenage years. I had knocked some sense into him for sure. Quite literally for that matter. I stared up at the glowing moon, taking a deep breath of the cleansed air. I then watched as Nezuko simply walked between me and Zenitsu. She was calm, a good sign. The night was calm as well, despite a demon we have had to fight earlier. Zenitsu had busted up his wrist, as the demon had tried to chop it. Although, before the full pressure was applied, I sliced off the arms completely. Then Zenitsu rushed forward.

" Tanjiro, let's set up camp over here. In this cave." Zenitsu proceeded to walk towards it. I let him, as I didn't smell blood or demons nearby. Besides, we had some wisteria with all of us when it came to sleeping in the open. Nezuko stays awake the whole night, sitting closest to Zenitsu, as he was still a bit fearful during the night.

I headed towards Zenitsu, holding Nezuko's hand as I did. About a couple of minutes later, we began working on the fire, for light. I laid down my haori and used that as a pillow. I looked to Zenitsu, who was staring aimlessly at the fire's flame. I lifted my head, just a little, to get a better look at him.

" Zenitsu? Are you alright?" I asked. Receiving no response, I asked again, " Zenitsu, are you okay?"

His head perked up and he looked at me, gasping. Then he shook his head with an awkward smile, " Ah yes, I'm just fine! Just got reminded of someone."

" Inosuke?" I asked.

" Mhm..." Zenitsu hummed.

I nodded briefly, looking away as I laid my head back down, " You know..." I began, " It wasn't your fault that he left..."

" Yes it was." Zenitsu yapped.

" No, none of the ordeal was your fault. He left on his own account. It had nothing to do with your confession."

" But- But he looked so confused! Or- Just didn't have words!" his eyes glossed over with tears, " If I had kept my stupid mouth shut, this would never have-"

Silence.

I lunged forward and hugged the boy. Cutting off his speech entirely. I kept the embrace, and soon, Nezuko grew in size and hugged us both. I could hear Zenitsu's soft cries from over my shoulder, and the gentle brushing sounds of Nezuko's hand petting his hair. I smiled softly, rocking the boy in my arms. This was common for me to do, as Zenitsu was always such a gentle thing. Well, sometimes. Of course, Giyuu hated it when I did it. His aura would darken and his glare would lock on me and Zenitsu. I couldn't help but laugh at his jealousy sometimes. Soon, in the middle of the night, we had all fallen asleep. Surprisingly, we weren't attacked, so we all slept peacefully... Well, except for Nezuko, but you get the point.

{{Next, I will be doing a little cut-scene of the other Hashira.}}