"Embers of Love" Demon Slayer Fanfic: Kyojuro Rengoku x Female OC

Chapter 24: Foreseen in a Dream

Compared to the other Hashiras in the meeting, she was less intimidating, however, she was cold — very cold, to the point that he could feel chills run down his spine by just her glance.

Furthermore, she remembered him. For somebody, it would have been an honor to be remembered by a great hashira but for him, it only adds up to his anxiety while facing her.

"You looked pale." Fuyuko pointed out.

"I-I am alright, Rengoku-sama." He stood up while forcing a smile, he was more than ready to run. "Since you came to visit, I'll be on my way now. Goodbye."

At last, he have run out of the room. Everyone's eyes followed him as he quickly dashed away. When he is finally out of sight, Fuyuko averted his attention back to Tanjiro.

"How have the three of you been?" She asked.

"Oh we are recovering well." Tanjiro replied with smile. "Inosuke and I are almost healed up while Zenitsu still have is arms and legs short."

"I see."

"Okami-sama!" Zenitsu wailed once again. "I'm very happy that you visit, let's have some tea together!"

"No, thank you. I won't be long."

"How about you Kazahana— wait, you are called Rengoku now."

"Please call me by my name from now on." Fuyuko insisted. "Calling me by my new surname would confuse me with my husband."

"Okami-sama is now married!" Zenitsu shouted in shock and anger. "When?!"

"Shortly after I departed from the Wisteria House." Fuyuko replied. "It was a sudden wedding."

"Oh, congratulation, Kaza— I mean, Fuyuko-san." Tanjiro greeted. "You also became a Hashira."

"You should have married me instead, Okami-sama..." The lightning boy said while comically sobbing in Tanjiro's side.

"I was announced as the 'Ice Hashira' the next day, after the wedding."

"I see." Tanjiro nodded.

"Who's the guy?!" Zenitsu suddenly burst out with anger yet tears are still streaming down his cheek.

"Zenitsu, don't be rude." Tanjiro scolded but was ignored.

"If you mean my husband, he is the Flame Hashira, Rengoku Kyojuro." She calmly responded. "I'm sure you notice him among the Hashira, Kamado-san."

Upon hearing that her husband is a Hashira, Zenitsu lost his might and was replaced once again with depression so he accepted his fate and walked towards his bed to sulk in his defeat.

"He's the Hashira with yellow hair, right?" Tanjiro asked and Fuyuko confirmed with a nod.

Fuyuko's eyes then landed on Inosuke, who seems unresponsive in his bed. She heard that he has been feeling down since the Mt. Natagumo incident. The demon he encountered really messed up his self-esteem.

"He has been through a lot." Tanjiro said. "But don't worry, Fuyuko-san. I am sure he will be feeling better soon."

"Well, it is unusual to see him like this but there is always a time that a person will feel useless." Fuyuko uttered. "The only difference is if he would remain useless or break away."

"Only time could tell." She then stood up from her seat and started walking to the door. "I'll be leaving now, I still have other places to go."

"Oh, goodbye Fuyuko-san." Tanjiro smiled as he waved his hand. "Thank you very much for your visit."

"Do take care." Fuyuko took a quick glance of the loud bunch before finally shutting the door.

After a short walk in the hallway, she arrived at the exit of the mansion, where she once entered. And as soon as she stepped out of the gate, a hand suddenly grabbed her by the waste and lift her up from the ground.

"Fuyuko!"

Rengoku smiled ear to ear as he spin his wife around for a moment, then putting her down to lock her in a tight embrace.

"Miss me that much?" She asked with a smile. "It hasn't been that long."

He pulled a distance away from Fuyuko but still have his arms wrapped around her with a tight hold.

"I miss you in every second of the day." He firmly said with a close-eyed smile.

It was easy for him to say that, but little did he know that he almost made Fuyuko stop breathing by his words. He then planted a gentle kiss in her forehead and she gave her a rare sweet smile like no other.

After giving themselves a moment to just embrace each other in a tight hug, they decided to walk to the headquarters together where Oyakata-sama awaits their arrival.

"How do you know that I'm here?" Fuyuko asked.

"Inei told me." Kyojuro replied.

"I'm surprised he told you." Fuyuko stated. "Inei won't give any information to anyone unless if it's necessary."

"I just gave him some treats."

"What kind of treats? Cherries perhaps?" Fuyuko guest.

"Yes." Kyojuro beamed. "He told me it's his favorite."

"I see."

Along the way, Kyojuro told Fuyuko about the missions that he have completed over the past days, while she quietly listen and sometimes ask or comment. She would also told him about her recent missions but she kept it simple and short.

It was a long walk from the Butterfly Mansion to the Headquarter but it felt like time pass by within a minute with her husband's company. Upon arriving at the estate's garden, the couple stopped their conversation and immediately knelt down on the ground.

The master is already seated at the shaded part of the veranda, attended by two of his daughter, Hinaki and Nichika. He then smiled softly as he felt the presence of the Flame and Ice Hashira in front of him.

"Good afternoon, my children."

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Author's Note:

I apologize for not updating new chapters for the pass days, I caught a really bad cold so I was forced to rest but I'm cured now. And here's an update for my beloved readers!

I will also not be updating new chapters after this because the chapter about Fuyuko's struggle while the Mugen Train Arc is ongoing will take 3 to 5 chapters or more, including the ending.

I plan to published these chapters in one go so I could easily edit something about the plot and events if it needs some changes. I hope that you all have patience, my beloved readers. I apologize in advance and thank you for supporting this fanfic.

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