Previously on Chapter 31

I have to stay positive. I have to believe that Y/N will be okay, and I know that she will be. After all, Y/N is a strong person. I turn my head to look at the door of the room they're in.

You're going to be okay, Y/N...

-I Need You-

Rengoku P.O.V

I place my thumb near my lips as I start to bite my nail. Kocho has been in there for a while. There's no sign of her walking out. I'm getting more anxious as the time passes. I'm worried something would happen to Y/N. I sure hope that she'd be okay. Which I know she will, as she is a strong girl.

The door slowly opens, which makes me instantly stand up. I rush over to Kocho as she walks out of the room. "H-How is she?" I asked. She turn her head to look at me. I feel anxious growing within my heart. "She'll be okay, right, Kocho?" I said.

"She will be. But I can't find an answer. There's no sign of injury or anything that could cause her to be in so much pain. But she seems to be in great pain" she said. She turn her head to look at Y/N from the door. "It'll probably be best if we leave her here. Just so I can keep a close eye on her, Rengoku-San" she said. I hum softly at what she said and nod my head.

"Do whatever you think will be best for her, Kocho" I said. She smiles at me and nods her head. "Is it okay if I see her now?" I asked.

"Oh, yeah. Yeah... you may. But please don't make too much sound, so she can rest properly" she said. I nod my head at what she said. She gives me a gentle pat on the shoulder. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to do some errands" she said. She turned around and walks away. I turn my body to the door. I take a deep breath as I slowly make my way inside.

Her eyes are closed, and there's no sign of her waking up any time soon. I let out a soft sigh. I take a seat on the chair. I stare at Y/N's face as her chest rises and fall on a steady rhythm.

Her eyes snaps open as she sprung up into a sitting position. I jump back in surprise as I stare at her wide-eyed. She turn her head to look at me for a brief moment without saying a single word. She slowly turn her head to look at the window.

"Akaza..." she breathed out. She jumps to her feet and rush towards the window. She jumps until her feet are on the window sill.

"Y/N? Where are you going?" I asked. She turn to look at me. Her eyes are wide and they look frantic. There're fear reflecting in her eyes. She looks as if she's worried about something. My best guess is that it has something to do with the Upper Moon 3.

Y/N P.O.V

I regain my consciousness as soon as the pain is gone. My eyes snap open as I spring up into a sitting position. From the corner of my eyes, I notice Kyoujuro staring at me with a startled gaze. I turn my head away from him and rushes towards the window.

I hear his voice asking me where I was going. I turn my head to look at him. I send him a small smile. "I'm sorry, Kyoujuro. I can no longer stay here. He needs me and... I need him" I said. His eyes widen at what I said. I smile at him one more time. "Thank you for everything. I'll surely remember you, Kyoujuro..." I said. I turn around and jumps out of the window, ignoring Kyoujuro who's calling out for me.

I stop running once I'm standing at an open field. I look around frantically. I can't get inside the Infinity Castle. It has to be that demon that brought me in with her Biwa.

I clenched my hands into tight fists as the sun starts to set. "KIBUTSUJI MUZAN!!!!" I yelled out at top of my lungs, turning my head to look up at the sky. My body starts to tremble after I finished yelling. I look around the place as I tighten my fists. "You want me, don't you?! Well, here I am!! Come and get me!!" I yelled again. I spread my arms as I yelled out the last sentence.

A soft strumming of biwa reached my ears, and the next thing I know is I'm inside the infinity castle. I keep my guard up as I look around the area.

"Y-Y/N..." a weak voice said. I turn my head to the voice. My eyes widen when I realize who it is. I rush towards him, sliding down on my knees until I reach him and throw my arms around his neck.

"Akaza..." I cried out, burying my face into the crook of his neck. "I saw what he did. Are you okay?" I asked. I feel his hands on my shoulders as he pushes me away. His eyes reflect desperation and anger.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?! Why did you reveal your location to him, Y/N?" He said. I just stare at him, not knowing what to say. Tears starts gathering in his eyes. He choke out a sob as he pulls me closer into his embrace. "You shouldn't have come here, idiot" he said. I just hug him back tightly.

I hear a voice, making us pull away from one another. I turn my head to the side to see it's the Demon King. He has a smirk on his face as he stares at the two of us. I just stare at him. Akaza gently pushes me to stand behind him.

"Please, Muzan-Sama" he pleaded. His body is slightly trembling. "Anything but her... haven't I been a loyal servant to you?" He said. Muzan clicks his tongue in annoyance. With a flick of his hand, Muzan has me in his arms. His arm is wrapped around my waist.

"Let me go!!" I yelled out as I struggle to break out of his grip. But no matter how hard I try to break free. His grip on me is just impossible to break. He grabs my face with his hand, yanking me forward until our face is close to one another.

"It's futile to struggle, my dear..." he said. His thumb caresses my skin, making me cringe in disgust. "You're mine now" he said. He leans his face closer to mine. My eyes widen as I realize what he's trying to do. I lift my hand, punching his face. He growls in anger and grabs me by my neck.

He lift his hand, making my feet dangles beneath me. I start to choke as I hold onto his wrists as I desperately try to get him to remove his hands from my neck. It feels like the air is being blocked to enter my lungs, and it's getting harder for me to breathe.

"No!!" Akaza yelled out. He choke out a sob as tears starts to flow down his cheeks. He moves to kneel down in front of the Demon King. "You can take anything from me. Anything... but please, Muzan-Sama. N-Not her. She's all I have in this world" he said, begging. He place his forehead on the ground as he begged the Demon King to let me go. Akaza... I'm so sorry for causing this much trouble on you. But what can I do?

*to be continued*