Previously on Chapter 28

I clench my hands into tight fists at the thought of Y/N. If only I'm a lot stronger. I could have protected her better and she would still be with me. Y/N... I'm sorry that I've failed you. But I promise one way or another... I'll find you and I'll save you.

-I'm Not Like You-

Y/N P.O.V

I slowly open my eyes, everything in my surrounding make me feel sick on the stomach. The place is a mess. It looks like a building, but there's a lot of stairs going into all directions.

I try to look for the end of this building, but there seem to be none. I don't know how far this building could go. It looks like there's no end. Just what is this place? Where am I?

"Welcome, child..." someone said. I turn my head to see a man wearing black shirt and a white hat. If it weren't for his eyes that are the shade of blood, I would believe that he's an ordinary person.

"Who are you?" I asked. He let out a laugh. I blink once, only to jump when he's directly in front of me. I take a step back only to realize I'm right on the edge. I yelp a little as I was about to fall, but the man grabs my hand before I could fall.

"Careful, child... you don't want to hurt yourself. Sure, you're a half-demon and all. But it's still hurts when you get hurt, right?" He said. I just stare at him in the eyes, wondering who he is. He smirks slightly as if he can read my thoughts. "Well, it's me, child... your father. Kibutsuji Muzan" he said. My eyes widened at what he said as he smiles at me.

He lift his hand, placing the back of his hand against my cheek. I quickly push him away, and keep some distance between us. He let out a sigh as he turn to look at me.

"You... you're the reason my mother and I are suffering!" I said, pointing a finger at him. He just stares at me with an indifferent expression. "You're a monster! You ruined our lives!" I yelled at him.

"You're being ungrateful. It was all thanks to me that you are given a chance to see this world..." he said. I can hear the annoyance in his voice. I scoff at what he said. I roll my eyes and cross my arms across my chest.

"As if I asked to be born into this world as a half monster. I'd much rather to not exist that being this thing. I have nothing to thank you for..." I said. I hear a sharp inhale. I notice there are other demons in here as well. They look horrified by the way I talked with him.

"Say... why don't you join us?" He suddenly said. I turn to look at him. He have his hand outstretch to me with his palm facing upward in an inviting manner. "Just forget those stupid mortals, Y/N. You're better off with us... just join us and let's kill them all..." he said.

I froze when he said the last three words. Kill them all... I can almost hear it again. That same voice that lured me into hurting Tanjiro, nearly choking him to death. Now that I heard it coming from his mouth. I realize it was him. It's always been him!

"You.. you're the one who keeps bugging my mind! You and your annoying voice!" I said. I clenched my hands into tight fists. "I nearly killed Tanjiro because of you!!" I yelled at him.

"You're a demon... even with human's blood. You're still a demon. So I fail to see what part of hurting a mortal is wrong" he said, calmly. His voice and face looks cold. I glare angrily after hearing what he said.

"Of course you'd fail to see what's wrong with hurting a human. You're a monster! A cold... heartless monster. All you care about is killing and eating human's flesh. I'm not like you. And I will NEVER be like you!" I yelled at him.

He clicks his tongue. "I really don't want to have to force you..." he said. I scoff at what he said. He walks over to me and let his body loom over me.

"What? You don't want to force me? I find that hard to believe as you seem to have no trouble forcing Nezuko-Chan to become a demon and all those other humans you turned. What makes me so different? It almost makes me feel like you cared about me" I said, still glaring at him.

He says nothing and just stares at me in the eyes. There's a hint of gentleness reflecting in them. I froze when I realize. I back away a little from him as I stare at him in disbelief. "N-No way..." I stuttered out as I stare at him with my eyes wide open.

"Come and join me, Y/N... I can teach you how to use your power to its full potential..." he said. I just shake my head as I back away. He frowned at my reaction. "Why do you still on insisting to live alongside humans after all the awful things they've done to you?" He said.

"Not all humans are bad! Tanjiro... Zenitsu... Inosuke and all others, they all accepted me for who I am. They don't care that I have demon's blood flowing within me" I said.

"But not all of them..." he points out. Immediately, my mind think of the Wind Hashira. How much that guy despised me. He would always try to find the wrong in my actions. "If one person can hate you... there will be others who will" he said.

My glare falter at what he said. He walks over to me and gently places a hand on top of my head. I feel my body trembling as his words sinks in. My legs feels like jelly as I fall onto my knees.

"Just forget about them, my child. Forget about them and join me... we can rule the world together, as father and daughter. I can give you all the powers you desire" he said. He kneels down in front of me, offering his hand to me.

I turn my head to look at him as tears streams down my cheeks. He smiles at me as he lift his hand higher, as if inviting me to accept his offer. To join him and be a full fledge demon. But what it is that my heart truly desire? Do I truly want power and rule over the weak?

*to be continued*