Previously on Chapter 22

Even so, I can't help but wonder if everything's the same since I left. But most likely not. Especially since there've been a demon's attack. But I guess I'm gonna have to wait and see it for myself.

-Here I Am Again-

Y/N P.O.V

It took me 3 days to reach V/N from the Butterfly Estate. But thanks to being a half-demon, I don't feel tired at all. That's the plus point of being a half-demon. Well, after I get passed all the bad ones. If those people weren't so horrible towards me, I think wouldn't mind being a half-demon that much. Those people are the reasons I had a hard time accepting what I am.

I let out a sigh and make my way inside the village. The place was all in shambles. A lot of buildings have been broken. I frown as I look around the place. Sure... this place have brought nothing but pain to me. But seeing it in such condition make my heart aches.

Everyone looks sick and malnourished. I let out a sigh and keep walking forward. The sun is about to set, so it will be best if I keep walking since the demon could be attacking any time.

"You!!!" Someone yelled, making me stop in my track. I turn my head to see a man. He's pointing his finger at me. "You're that demon child! Get lost!! Everything's already hard! We don't need you to add another problems into out lives!" He yelled. By the time he finished talking, the rest of the villagers are gathering. They are all glaring at me as they seem to recognize who I am.

"Oh, believe me... if it weren't for a mission, I wouldn't step a foot here" I said, rolling my eyes at what he said. He growls at what I said. He walks over to me and grab me by the collar of my shirt. He yanks me forward until his face is directly in front of mine.

"Don't act so arrogant, you little brat!" He spat. I just remove his hand from my collar. I scoff and turn around, walking away without saying anything else. I would only waste my time if I linger around them. I should focus on the mission and head back to the Butterfly Estate as soon as possible.

I wander around the area and ended up by the lake. This is the same lake my mom always took me when I was little. I take a seat on top of a rock and stare at my reflection on the water's surface.

"Mama... here I am again on the village where you brought me into this world..." I said, softly. I take out the doll mom gave me and smiles sadly. I truly wish that she is still here with me. If only things we're different, mama would still be alive and we would have lived our lives happily and peacefully.

I let out a sigh and lay down on the boulder. I stare at the sky, deciding to relax a little before the fight. I watch as the cloud drifted by, with various shapes and forms.

Sometimes, I'm jealous of the clouds. Even though every single one the of the cloud varied, with different sizes and forms. The sky still looked peaceful and beautiful with them. But me... I'm hated just because I was born with a demon's blood, even though I never asked to be born like this.

"Why does my life have to be like this?" I muttered to myself. But then again, without being a Demon Slayer, I wouldn't have met with someone as amazing as Tanjiro. I smile softly to myself at the thought of my boyfriend. Even though I lost my mom... at least, I still have some chances to be happy.

***

The sun has set, so it's the time I have to keep my guard up and keep my eyes open to my surrounding. The demon that's been attacking this village should appear any time. I walk around the village, straining my hearing senses so I can pick up any suspicious noises.

My ears twitches a little as I hear a scream. I quickly turn to the direction and run. I jump on top of a building to get to the source faster. By the time I was near, I notice there is a demon looming over a woman and her child. I take out my sword and extended it while still running.

I jump in the air and slash the demon's neck. I notice the head didn't disintegrated, which means the battle isn't over yet. I hold my sword in front of me and focus on my surrounding.

I turn my head slightly to look at the woman. "You're in my way. Go on and run... so I can focus on the battle and not on protecting you" I said. She quickly pick her son up and runs off. But not without thanking me. I blink out of surprise, completely not expecting her to thank me. But a soft smile appear on my lips. I shake my head. No... now is not the time to act giddily. I have to focus this fight.

I hear a laugh from above. I turn my head to see a guy floating upside down. I tighten my grip on my sword's hilt as I glare at the man.

"So this is the girl he's been talking about..." he said. I furrow my eyebrow in confusion. Someone from the Blood Moon is talking about me? But who?

He let out a laugh at the confused look on my face. "You.. you really have no idea who you truly are, do you?? Who is responsible for your birth!" He said. I click my tongue in annoyance as the demon kept on mocking me.

"Just shut up and just get to the point! Tell me what you know!" I yelled, which only makes him laugh even more. I growl angrily and activate my demon energy. I gather the strength on my feet as I jump towards him. Before I could land a hit, the demon vanished. I outstretched my arms as I land swiftly on the ground.

I turn my head to look at the sky as the demon appears again. He starts laughing at my fail attempt to attack him. The sound of his laughter makes me feel irritated. There has to be a way for me to land a hit on this demon. But I don't know how. It's going to be hard, since he's flying while I'm stuck on the ground. What am I suppose to do? How do I beat him?

*to be continued*