♡ Kryptonite ● Akaza x Reader ●

Chapter 2: "Overthinking"

Akaza POV:

I was confused because of this woman and wanted to know why she wasn't afraid and even tried to provoke me. So, I simply asked her.

She held my intense stare and never once tried to back down. The words she spoke after my question were weak and silent. Her words sunk into me and I didn't know what to say now. Also, I couldn't really detect why she was so weak suddenly. A minute ago, she was screaming her heart out and was full of energy.

"beautiful", was the last word I heard from the human in my grip. Her lids flattered shut, her limbs turned wimpy and her hands let go of my arm as the tension left her body. She was unconscious, her skin looked pale, and her lips had a purplish color to them. As far as I knew, healthy humans shouldn't look like this.

The realization hit me, my hand was still around the woman's throat and cut her lungs from getting any oxygen. I released her out of my hold, and she slumped to the ground, like a lifeless body. My insides twisted a little bit at the thought that I might have killed this woman despite of the vow I made to myself.

I knelt down a bit to check on her vital signs. A faint sound was heard from her, which a human wouldn't have been able to catch with this distance.

*So she is alive*

I thought to myself relieved.

Y/N POV:

I awoke from my dreamless slumber. My mouth felt dry like a desert and my throat hurt like hell. I swear I can still taste the blood which coated my tongue.

Before opening my eyes, I sensed that the ground beneath me was cold and a little wet. I shivered lightly.

*How long have I been out? *

I questioned without knowing the answer I opened my eyes. I was indeed lying on the dirty ground of the forest where I fought with the upper moon three. The track of the contest still visible because of the cut down trees.

"Are you awake?"

A silent yelp escaped my lips. I was startled since I haven't noticed a companion beside me. The scream which wanted to come out was silent and only hurt my scrag. My gaze went to the right and there he was. The demon with the pretty eyes. My eyes widen at this sight, and I slightly panicked because I didn't knew his intention with me. He looked at me some time and suddenly he turned his head in another direction.

"I'll be off now."

He stated and stood up with ease. I realized just now that the sun was about to rise and understood his will to leave as soon as he could. He turned around and wanted to head off in a hurry. His muscular back now facing me.

"Wait!"

I spoke without thinking in the moment before he wanted to start his flight from the daylight.

"What's your name?"

My voice shocked me slightly because it was rough and quiet as my vocal cords may be damaged due to the chocking I have experienced.

He halted his movement but didn't turn to face me. His answer to my question was only one word: "Akaza"

A heavy gust of wind followed instantly after this statement. I closed my eyes to prevent them from any harmful pieces of dirt. The breeze of air causing my loose strands to float.

At the place he was located just a second before was only a hole in the ground. His powerful start caused it to give in and break. My eyes lingered some time at the place where the demon stood. I couldn't get my thoughts straight at the moment so I perhaps looked a little bit lost with my stare into nothing but air.