The runaway ( Tanjiro x fem reader )

Chapter 36

Two months later

You have fully recovered and was informed that you could soon start eating proper foods, which you were very excited about.

You were currently running beside Tanjiro with Akaza, Rui, Kokushibo and Douma shoved into one box on your back. They were in their child forms but they were okay with it as long as it saved you less trouble.

However, Daki and Gyutaro ran beside you with a wagasa ( Japanese umbrella ) each. It was big enough to hide them from the sunlight, which was useful.

You looked at Tanjiro to see he was gripping his stomach in pain, causing you to stop in concern. His wound from the mugen train still affected him every now and then. Shinobu informed that it should leave within a few week, so you've been taking away the pain ever since.

You placed a hand on his shoulder in a comforting matter, earning a smile from him in return.

You were both heading to the Flame hashira's estate, which Rengoku informed you about. Tanjiro was hoping he could find some information about Hinokami Kagura and his breathing technique.

You interlocked his hand with yours before taking some of the pain away from him by using some of your power. A faint glow encircled your hands before fading away.

He thanked you, feeling relieved from the pain before kissing your cheek. Your cheeks went slightly red before turning your attention to a boy a few feet away.

He looked around 12 years old and had similar features to Rengoku, in fact he looked a lot like him it was surprising. He held a broomstick as he stared at the floor.

Tanjiro walked up to him with a smile,
" Are you Senjuro? "

Surprised by someone saying his name, Senjuro looked at him, then glanced at you and your two demon friends.

He nodded with a hum before asking,
" Who are you two?"

" Tanjiro Kamado,"

" Y/n L/n,"

Senjuro's eyes widened at the familiar name as he turned to you with a glint of hope in his eyes,
" Y/n L/n? The one who saved my big brother?"

You nodded before he dropped his broomstick and hugged you tightly. Due to his height, he only hugged your waist, but it was enough for you to feel comfort. He thanked you multiple times as he pulled away with teary eyes.

His voice cracked as he exclaimed,
" I-I want to thank you, for saving him. I don't know what I would do without h-him,"

You smiled at his cuteness, reminding you of Alluka as you ruffled his hair. You sensed a presence at the entrance of the estate to see an older version of Rengoku.

He informed with an angry frown, his steps were uneven and his voice was filled with nothing but anger and irritation,
" I don't care why you're here! I'm ashamed to find out my son was protected by a worthless girl! Leave this place, you aren't welcome!"

You couldn't help but feel angered by the way he was treating and insulting his son, the same thing was with Tanjiro. You noticed Senjuro was tearing up, making your heart clench for the poor guy.

Whereas Gyutaro and Daki were holding back their anger, they remembered their past thanks to you. He couldn't help but remember how his mother treated him, which reminded him of the father stood a few feet away from him now.

You wrapped an arm around Senjuro's shoulders, trying to bring some comfort as you shielded him from the gaze of his excuse of a father. He just leant into your touch, not feeling a sense of true comfort in a while.

Tanjiro complained to him in anger about how he can't disrespect his son, which only irritated the Father further. Shinjuro felt slightly intimidated by his breathing style, sun breathing, but shrugged it off.

" Sun breathing? What do you mean by that?"

Before Tanjiro could even think, he was shoved and pinned to the ground. His face was slammed against the floor, no different from when he had his trial with Sanemi.

Senjuro tried to stop his Father from hurting him but was smacked in the face in the process, sending him to ground. Senjuro held his cheek with teary eyes, the stinging sensation on his cheek made him sob a bit.

This action caused you to burst in anger, not being able to contain your power coursing within you anymore. Your hands had the same red glow surround them as you sent a blast towards the Father.

He was thrown a few feet back and landed on the ground from the impact. He would be lying if he said he wasn't surprised by the sudden action. His humiliation fuelled his anger as he stomped over to you,
" What are you a witch?! A demon?!"

Before he could lay a hand on you, both of your demon friends stepped in front of you, sending imaginary daggers towards him through their glares. The demons in the box on your bag emitted the same aura, concealing their anger within.

Tanjiro frowned, his smile faded as he pulled you behind him with a serious expression, which calmed you down slightly,
" You can insult me as much as you'd like, but never insult my girlfriend,"

Shinjuro was taken aback by his sudden change of personality before punching him in the face, knocking him unconscious. He then stomped back into the estate.

You walked over to Senjuro before inspecting his cheek,
" Does it still hurt?"

He felt a bit cautious around you from your power, but the kindness in your gaze and smile told him otherwise. He nodded in response as you cupped his cheek in a motherly manner, he was confused until his eyes widened.

The same soft glow surrounded your hand as he felt the pain of the hit fade like the wind. The feeling of your warm hand against his cold cheek reminded him of his Mother and how gentle and kind she was. You were a replica of her.

He hugged you tightly, thanking you multiple times, again before smiling up at you. You just chuckled before ruffling his hair,
" Anytime,"

You picked up Tanjiro by placing him on your back before carrying him to a spare room in the estate, being guided by a happy Senjuro.