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The Tides Of War

"Such a fine little human to come walking my way. I expected someone of worse qualities, truthfully. Such gorgeous hair that makes night seem weak and insignificant. Those eyes that hold such betrayal and hurt, encased in a layer to hide such negative emotions. The dimmed lines where a smile once rested. You're quite the pleasant sight, I must say. So tell me, Demon Slayer, what is your name? I'm intrigued, seeing such a force tremble before me. To understand where the difference lies and not strike me knowing death is what awaits. You're a surprise and I've come to love that quality." Giyuu had remained silent, his voice refusing to work. Truthfully, his fears were eating him alive. His heart was pounding loudly and deafening his own ears. It brought sweat to rise to his skin. The Demon had taken note as those fingers rolled under Giyuu's chin, those eyes narrowing to slits. That voice was like poison, a toxin that seemed so alluring, yet so deadly. It made Giyuu desire to drink it up, to welcome the death of such a addiction that grew the more the Demon formed words. "I have low patience, darling~"

"G-Giyuu..." The word cracked and broke, but reached the other's ears as a smile that was so enchanting reached Giyuu. He held his breath on instinct. Such a smile seemed so innocent, but there was nothing beyond insanity before him. It was a guise that played a trick. One that Giyuu would willingly fall into.

"Such a wonderful name. Tell me, Giyuu. What has brought a Demon Slayer here, especially alone? Was it to send you to your death?" There was once more a silence. It was less him refusing to respond and more of there being no real answer. He thought it over, playing his cards. He was only hoping it wouldn't lead to his defeat. Or a fold, in card terms. 

"I was sent to eliminate a Demon. The Demon was supposed to be weaker, nothing compared to you." Giyuu felt slight relief wash through him seeing the Demon chuckle.

"You know your stuff, it seems. Indeed, there was a Demon of such low power."

"Was?" The Demon smirked, drawing slightly closer. Hands rolled around Giyuu's shoulders, wrapping around and trailing his upper back as hot breath pressed to his ear. It left him trembling further, a feeling of despair washing over him. 

"I killed it. A task my master had me do, but alas, I am glad I had." The Demon pulled back, snickering as those hands fell to Giyuu's. They held them tightly, though loose enough to not harm the Demon Slayer. "I was upset to be sent on such a boring mission, but I met you. It's been so long since anyone has had the guts to speak to me. Makes me overjoyed and desire your presence." 

"Are you going to kill me?" 

"Goodness! No~" Laughter filled the space before silence ensued, the Demon closing the gap as lips rolled over the Demon Slayer's cheek. It startled the other, who widened his gaze slightly. "I have decided to spare you. The first ever to leave my sight alive. I've come to adore you and thus will allow your survival. Since I've come to appreciate your company, I will give my name. You may call me Tanjirou."

"That's a pleasant name, I will say." Tanjirou chuckled low, letting go of Giyuu's hands before turning away. He trailed a bit away, pulling his clothes on before he smiled toward the Demon Slayer. He tapped his foot as the floor opened up, his voice trailing back before he leapt into the opening and it closed.

"Tanjirou was my human name. Most know me by my status, something you are allowed to know. I also go by Uppermoon Zero, my master's strongest Demon. It's a pleasure to know you Giyuu. I will see you again soon." Giyuu had fell silent upon the Demon leaving, his heart wrenching. It was pounding, but ached sorely as he toppled to the ground, gasping for breath as the fear left him the more he attempted to steady his emotions. Not only was he headed back empty handed, but he'd met an Uppermoon unknown by all. He only hoped he'd have the strength to report back.