[AN: Whoa... we're almost done with Sanemi's route! I am actually considering doing Muzan's next (Outline is halfway done), but there's a lot of info dump that yeah... Anyway, I want to do Uzui's when season 2 comes out. Oh well, I still have a few weeks to decide.
Anyway, thank you all for the comments! Very encouraging during this never-ending pandemic :( [we're back on lockdown where I live]. I hope you all stay safe!]
"Nngh… not so rough!" I whined, despite knowing it to be useless. Sanemi smirked above me, sweat glistening beautifully on his face. Diving down towards my neck, he nipped and kissed… dragging his teeth deliciously on my sensitive skin. It almost distracted me from the force of his thrusts. Almost.
"Come on Y/N… you can take it!" He adjusted his angle, hitting a part in me that made me just feel like I was melting under him. "Shit! I've fucked you so many times, how can you still be this tight?" "Sanemi!" I still could not believe how vulgar he could be. He laughed at my pathetic scolding, continuing his assault to my core.
It didn't take long for me to reach my high, Sanemi grunting that I was… uh, clamping tight on him. He did not relent, eager to reach his high. "Ah, almost… I'm gonna make you swell with my babies!" I froze.
While Sanemi was wrapped in bliss due to our activities, I was suddenly filled with dread. That was not something I could do for him; have his children. At least, that's what I think. There's this annoying voice within me the kept on telling me I could never be enough for Sanemi. I know he already told me that he doesn't care about any of it… but I'm scared he'd wake up one day and realize I'm just not enough.
Sanemi looked extremely pleased, smile beaming down at me. A smile I made him lose as he frowned. "Was that too much? Hey… did I hurt you?" He asked softly. A gentleness I discovered he reserved for me. I almost decided to tell him that everything was fine… but we did promise to better communicate with each other so I decided to just be honest. "I'm sorry. I'm not sure about having – ah." I took a deep breath, "babies. I can't give you a family." I turned away, ashamed. "Y/N." He called softly, a hand softly cupping my cheeks. The warmth radiating from it comforting me enough to look at him.
"You saw a vision of a possible future. You becoming a human again is something I want to help come true. That's why we've been sending blood samples to Tomoyo –" "Tamayo-san" "Same thing. That future you saw for us? It will happen. And if – that's a huge if – does not, I'd be fine with it. You're my family. You're all I want, and you're all I need."
He kissed my doubts away. While I am relieved, I worry about how often this would happen. Still, my faith in Sanemi has grown stronger. I am his family. He's my family. Overcome with love for him, I pulled him closer, drawing him into a kiss. I felt him harden once more, warming my thighs. "Already?" I asked a little breathless. "Can you blame me? When you're still naked beside me?" Needless to say, we did not get up for hours after that.
Staying at the estate alone bores me, so I usually accompany Sanemi on his patrols. We just finished an easy demon kill when he joined my hunt for food. We come upon boars and deer, Sanemi asking which one I preferred. "The boar."
After feeding and cleaning up, Sanemi began asking me about my diet. "Do you just eat any animal available?" "Yes, isn't that true even if you're human? You eat what's available to you?" A flick to the forehead was what I got for my sass. "I don't like it when you copy me." He complained, but his blushing cheeks told me otherwise. "I remember eating a dog once." He choked.
"I was just so hungry. I also tried eating other demons." "How did that turn out?" I shrugged. "Genya eats demons." Sanemi whispered, looking off into the distance. Right. His only living brother was able to eat demons and have demon-like abilities. Even the way he died in my vision… there wasn't a body left to bury. It breaks my heart having to describe that in front of Sanemi.
Learning that his brother also joined the demon slayers corps was not something Sanemi liked. He wanted his brother far from this nasty business and to live a safe and peaceful life. I decided then to keep Genya alive. He'd regenerate as long as he consumes demon flesh, and I'm an endless supply of it. I nodded to myself, planning to stick with him at all times during the battle. Sanemi, knowing me so well by now clicked his tongue. "Don't."
"Don't what?"
"You're thinking of cutting yourself to feed Genya, aren't you?" I turned away, finding no reason to lie.
"It doesn't matter. Everything will grow back anyway."
"It's still painful for you." He's right. Regeneration does not come with the convenience of not feeling pain. And the pain was not something I got used to. Still, I'm prepared to do that just to keep more of his family alive.
"Just your hair should be fine."
"Alright."
"Y/N, when the time comes… when you're the only one standing between someone's death or survival – even if it's me –"
"San –" He shook his head, giving me a look to let him finish.
"Promise me you won't die for someone else. And stay away from Muzan! Especially when he could just absorb you." I could tell how important this was for him, me staying relatively safe. It made me warm inside but… If I could save someone, especially him, I am willing to lay down my life because I am sure he would do the same.
"Alright. But you should promise the same. Don't be stupid and die." A large grin stretched his lips and he ruffled my hair as he promised what I asked of him.
We were making our way home when Sanemi suddenly ran off and leaned down picking something off the ground. How he saw it, I'd never know but when he stood and waved me over, there was a huge Rhinoceros Beetle on his palm. "Look! Look how big this one is. And it looks strong, too!" He went on, praising the giant bug using words I would never associate with such a creature. But it was adorable!
While I thought he was soft and gentle around me, seeing how he cooed over the beetle was just unbelievable cute. The sight made me fall in love with him all over again. Come to think of it, I don't think I've told him I loved him yet. So, with him still cooing away at the creature on his palm, I suddenly called out, "Sanemi, I love you."
His mouth was agape, the ignored beetle flying off his palm. Then with a serious look, he marched over to where I was, grabbing my hand saying we needed to go home immediately. I asked him why so he turned, a giant smirk on his face. "You just said you love me… now you're going to show me." I whimpered from excitement, rushing along with him.
We arrived home excited for what we wanted to do when his crow busted into the room loudly announcing it has a message. Sanemi was not happy about the interruption. So was I. But we had to wait.
Two upper demon moons were defeated by Tokito-san, Mitsuri-san, Tanjirou, and Genya. And Nezuko can walk in the sun now. Sanemi and I shared a look; it's close, the big battle. Naturally, an emergency meeting was called requiring all hashiras to be there. My presence was also required. I moved to find the thick cloak I needed to wear as we traveled during the daytime, but Sanemi held me back.
"Five minutes… then we leave." Five minutes? I wondered, but then he began kissing my neck. "Sanemi, it's an emergency meeting. We have to hurry." "If you stop talking, we'd be done faster…" It didn't take much more than that to convince me.
"You're late." Iguro-san said in lieu of a greeting. Good thing Sanemi was in a very good mood, so he ignored him and just waited for me to take a sit before following suit. I was surprised to see Tokito-san and Mitsuri-san there already. Their recovery speed, while slower than humans, and still unbelievably quick. I asked them both how they were, Mitsuri-san seemed happy as she answered that she was feeling better. Tokito-san on the other hand still looked a bit tired and answered that he isn't at his full strength. Understandable.
"Aagh. I envy you guys, damn it. Why can't I bump into upper moons?" Sanemi complained, hand absent-mindedly wrapping around mine with his thumb going in circles.
"It's not like people bump into them all the time." Added Iguro-san. The rest of them chatted as we waited for Ubuyashiki-san, some talking to me every now and then.
"I'm very sorry for the wait. For our meeting today, I Ubuyashiki Amane will be attending in place of Ubuyashiki Kagaya." The same respect given to her husband was given to her as everyone in the room stopped talking and all attention was on her. "Right now, the disease affecting our Master Kagaya has gotten worse and he sends his apologies for being unable to attend this meeting in front of you all."
With that out of the way, we went on to business. The all-out war I saw was approaching, and the plan we made last time needed to be finalized. Nezuko's ability to walk under the sun acted as a catalyst. It's what Kibutsuji wants, and he'd do anything to absorb or eat her, that's why the production of the medicine to turn Nezuko back into a human is a priority.
Shinobu-san updated us about her and Tamayo-san's progress with regards to that, and she said it was going well. "Tamayo-san is also making something special for Kibutsuji Muzan." She added, a sinister look on her face.
Then finally, the marks that I saw in my vision of the battle appeared on Mitsuri-san and Tokito-san. Amane-sama asked them how they got those marks and what were the conditions to obtain them, surprising them both. I remembered Oyakata-sama being very interested when I mentioned that last time. Amane-sama told us why.
"During the Sengoku Era, there were some swordsmen of the first breath who was one step away from ending Kibutsuji Muzan. They all had marks the resembled demon crests. This knowledge has been passed down though, so people should know about this."
Sanemi asked the question that was probably in everyone's mind, "But I haven't heard of it. So why are we hiding this?"
"Because a lot of people were brooding over the marks never appearing, that's why. A lot of information about the marks became hazy with time. Maybe because it was never laid out in stone back then and the demon hunters were on the verge of annihilation countless times. So, perhaps the succession died out at some point."
Iguro-san turned to look at me, "maybe she knows, you talked about marks before, right? Seen them much during the Sengoku era?"
"I was born centuries after Sengoku era, my brothers are still alive to this day you know!" I said in an embarrassingly display of immaturity. "Ah, I meant no. I've never seen one personally. I only saw it during my visions and not how to obtain it." Beside me, Sanemi was glaring at Iguro-san, mouthing something I'm pretty sure to be I'll kill you.
Amane-sama continued, saying how this mark starts spreading to others as if they're resonating. And that the first one who had this mark was not a hashira, but was Tanjirou. She then proceeded to ask Mitsuri-san and Tokito-san to inform us on how to get this mark.
"Okay!" Mitsuri-san said first, buzzing with energy. "So, like, back then my body was like, super light. And, uhhh uhhh… It was like badaaam! And then my heart went badum badum, and my ears went scree! And tinkle tankle too!"
… huh? Looking around the room, it wasn't just me who was confused by that explanation. "I am so sorry! I will go hide in a tiny hole now." Mitsuri-san sulked, probably embarrassed by everyone's reaction – or lack thereof.
"I wasn't aware of any marks." Began Tokito-san. "But looking back on the previous battle, I became aware that a number of things were different. I couldn't move during the previous battle because I got poisoned. I was using my breaths to try and delay the poison from circulating through my bloodstream, but a boy who tried to save me nearly lost his life and my old memories came back.
"Then I got so angry that I lost complete control of my emotions. I think my heart rate went over two hundred beats per minute, and my body became burning hot. I think my body temperature went over thirty-nine degrees."
That didn't sound healthy. Shinobu-san clearly thought so as well. "But can you move in that condition? That would have been life-threatening!"
"Well, that's why I think it can be used as a screening test. Will you die, or will you not? That's probably the difference between those who have the mark appear and those who do not."
Those were the conditions, huh?
Sanemi clicked his tongue. "So, it's that simple, huh?"
Tomioko-san, who was pretty quiet so far, spoke up suddenly and said; "I envy those simpletons who can say this is simple."
"What?" Sanemi was getting agitated, so scooted closer with plans of calming him down. I felt Tomioka-san's glare before I even turned towards him. Good thing, the meeting moved on with the appearance of the marks set as the priority.
Next was the finalization of the battle plan. Good thing we went over it many times already last time, so it was quickly smoothed over and Amane-sama bid us goodbye.
Tomioka-san took her departure as dismissal, forgetting that there was more planning to be done with regards to making the marks appear. "Whoa, hold it. Don't leave just yet. We ought to make our future plans now, am I right?" Sanemi tried to stop him, and I couldn't help but agree with him.
"Then the rest of you can talk about it. It's got nothing to do with me."
I don't really know Tomioka-san, but this was completely unexpected. The others weren't pleased, Iguro-san even mentioned how he kept quiet during the meeting. Tomioka-san stood up and began to walk away.
"Hold it, damn it!" Sanemi blew up, while Shinobu-san seemed relatively calm as she asked Tomioka-san to at least tell us why.
"I'm not like you guys." He said.
"Wow. You're pissing me off. You said the same thing before, Tomioka. Are you making fun of all of us?" Sanemi finally had enough, standing up and he looked ready to fight. I grabbed his hand, but I don't think I really could calm him down when he's like this now. And as if just feeding the fire, Tomioka-san turned towards us and looked at me.
I prepared myself for an insult my way, but what he said surprised everyone. Tomioka-san faced me completely before he began, "I can tell you for a fact that you could have your pick of men around the country instead of this… simpleton. Everyone's jaw hit the floor, and Sanemi was frozen and speechless. I felt compelled to defend him, so I spoke up "Sanemi's not… a simpleton. He's fiercely loyal, honest, and a great protector. And," I turned away from Tomioka-san, looking Sanemi in the eyes, "and he is considerate."
Maybe I shouldn't have been surprised but it was still a little mean when they started chuckling when I said that. But Tomioka-san was not done. "What, was your head tilted right? Were you squinting? Or were your eyes closed completely when he did this considerate thing?"
There was no stopping Sanemi after that. He ran after Tomioka-san, prompting Himejima-san to do something. "Take a seat. Let's talk a bit more. I have a proposition."
Sanemi was still fuming when we got home, and it was already dark. Grumbling with his back towards me, I decided to reassure him. "Y/N?" "Everything I said earlier… those words were true you know. What Tomioka-san said was mean, and even if he believed it doesn't make it true."
"So…" he turned, mood seemed to be a bit better. "If I were a simpleton, you wouldn't love me?" He was smiling, and he seemed to already know my answer. So why was he asking me? Oh. He wanted to hear it. He told me, human or demon… whatever I am he'd love me.
"I love you, Sanemi. And if you're a simpleton, then you'll be my simpleton."