Previously on Chapter 23

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?

-The Truth-

Y/N P.O.V

I jump out of the way as the demon dive down to attack me. I do one black flip and lands on the ground on my feet. I clench my hands around the hilt of my sword, frustrated that I can't seem to figure out a way to defeat this demon.

"You're a coward! Come down here if you're so brave!" I yelled at the demon. The demon growled angrily at my insult, making me smirk internally. It lands on the ground and lunges at me. I feel my eyes turning color as I focus more on my demonic energy.

Once the demon is close enough, I swiftly lift my sword, letting my demonic aura flow through the blade to make it stronger. I slash through and cut the demon's wings. The demon let out a scream as he falls to the ground and turn to look at its back where his wings supposed to be.

"I can't regenerate them! It hurts! IT HURTS!!!" He said, wailing in pain. The sound of panic is clear in his voice, which makes my smirk widens. He turns to look at me and growls angrily. He starts lunging at me, but me being light on my feet can avoid his attack smoothly. He looks frustrated after missing every attacks.

I focus on the scent of the thread. I follow it and swiftly cuts the demon's neck. I watch as his neck rolled on the ground. I slowly walk up to him, pointing my sword at him.

"Now tell me... what do you know about me?" I said, in a cold voice. The demon just laughs at what I said. "Stop laughing and tell me! What do you know?? And who's responsible for making my mother pregnant with me!!" I yelled at him.

The demon stops laughing as it smirks at me. "So you'd like to know, huh? Sure... I'll let you know" he said. My eyes widened as I start to breathe heavily when he said the name of the demon that became the reason behind my mom and I's suffering.

My hands went numb as my sword falls the ground and I followed not long after as I fall on my knees. I watch as the demon keeps laughing as he disappears. I stare at the ground, in complete disbelief.

***

Tanjiro P.O.V

I'm in the middle of training with Zenitsu and Inosuke. I won't lose to Y/N. I'll get even stronger. I have to surpass her. So I can be the one to protect her, and not the other way around.

"Tanjiro-San!!" Someone yelled out. I stop and turn my head to look at the person, only to get hit in the head by Zenitsu's attack. I fall on the ground at the impact and groan, while rubbing my sore head.

"I'm so sorry, Tanjiro! Are you okay?? You stopped all the sudden, I can't stop myself in time" Zenitsu said. I turn to look at him and smiles, letting him know that I'm alright. I stand up and dust myself. I turn my head to see it's Naho, Sumi and Kiyo.

"What's wrong?" I asked, worriedly. I walk up to them as they hold hands. They look panicked and concern. I lean down and place my hand on Naho's shoulder. "Tell me..." I said softly.

"It's L/N-San!" She said. My eyes widened at she mention my girlfriend's name. I nods my head, silently asking her to continue. "She... she came back not long ago. But she instantly went inside her room, and she didn't come out since. Everyone's been trying to get her to come out and talk... but she refuses! You're the only one she'd listen to. Please persuade her somehow. She's wounded and her wounds are not healing as fast as usual, Tanjiro-San!" she said. My eyes widened at what she said. I turn to look at my friends.

"Zenitsu, Inosuke, I'm sorry for cutting the training short. I have to go and make sure Y/N's alright" I said. I drop the bokken sword and rush towards Y/N's room. I hope she's alright.

I notice Kanroji-San and Nezuko standing in front of Y/N's room. "Y/N-Chan... please come out. We need to check your wound" Kanroji-San said, while Nezuko gently knock on the door. They seem to hear the sound of my footsteps and turn to look at me.

"Tanjiro-Kun... Y/N-Chan is..." she said, turning to look at the door with worry in her eyes. There also some tears in them. From the look on her face, I can already tell that Y/N isn't in her best shape. I speed walk towards the door and lift my hand.

"Y/N... it's Tanjiro. Please open up... talk to me" I said, while knocking on the door. I hear soft sniffle and the smell of sadness coming from inside the room. I frown as I realize my girlfriend is in there and she's crying. "Y/N? Love... please?" I said.

The door slowly move open. I turn my head to look at my sister and Kanroji-San. "I'll handle this, okay? Just me alone..." I said. Kanroji-San nods her head slowly. She knows it would be best if it's just me and Y/N for now. She gently take Nezuko's hand. I watch as the two of them walks away.

I make my way inside the room. "Y/N?" I said. I scan through the room and spotted her in the corner, sitting with her back against the wall while hugging her knees. I close the door behind me and approach her. "Hey..." I said, softly.

She lift her head and instantly wraps her arms around me. I hug her close as I run my hand through her hair. I pull her to sit on my lap as she cuddled closer to my chest. I hear ragged breathing and constant sobs coming from her.

"What happened Y/N? Did someone hurt you?" I asked. I turn my head to look at her shoulder and notice a wound. Naho is right, her wound isn't healing as fast as it should. "Tell me what happened, Y/N..." I said.

She eventually calmed down and pulls away slightly to look at me. "I found out something about me during the battle with that demon. I found out about the man who's responsible for my mother's pregnancy and of my birth. I found out who's my father is..." she said.

"Who, Y/N?" I asked, while slowly lifting my hand and gently wipe her cheek. She move away from me and make sure to keep distance. Even when I try to come to her, she shakes her head to let me know to keep some distance.

She bit her lips as she stares at me with tears in her eyes. She looks like she's going to start crying again. I stare at her worriedly. I want to comfort her, but she didn't let me come closer. She choke out a sob, as she tries to stop herself from crying. "Tanjiro. M-My f-father is...

Kibutsuji Muzan

*to be continued*