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I followed that sound, questioning how a demon got so close to a pillar's estate, and why its presence was so strong. I sprinted toward the sound, it rang louder in my ears. A powerful demon.. maybe a member of the twelve kizuki's?

"So far into the forest.." I muttered. The deeper I went, the more chilling it got.

Something had caught my eye, I skidded to a stop and examined the figure. That was where the sound was loudest, I hadn't noticed me yet. No way is it a twelve kizuki.

"Plant breathing, first form: Bloomed herb.." I whispered under my breath

I shot straight for the neck, but I didn't get to meet the flesh, instead, a loud clang burst through the air.

"A low move to ambush me!" The demon let out a kiddish laugh

A spear had blocked my attack, I pushed off of him to gain distance, that's when I got a good look at the demon. His face was oddly distorted, large spikes lined up on his arms and back, grey markings that looked like rotting skin, his eyes swirled with bloodlust, and they read upper zero.

'Upper.. zero?! I can't tell what time it is, and I definitely cannot hold off an upper moon until sunrise.' I lifted my sword once again, it made a sharp sound, 'Kill or get killed I guess.'

A childish grin set upon his face, and he was behind me in the blink of an eye. I swung my sword and deflected his attack, or so I thought. A large searing pain erupted on my collarbone, I could feel the blood leaking, and it began to stain my uniform.

"You are incredibly weak, I won't get to have any fun." He groaned

"Plant breathing, fourth form: Falling blossoms."

I dashed right at the demon moon, and he leaped out of the way, only for me to return the gesture of kindness and slice his heel open. That cut made no difference though, it healed at his flesh met each other once again, and all that was left was a rip in his clothes.

I only had one other option, use my seventh form and keep up with this upper rank which had a great chance of me passing out and getting killed, or keep hitting him with minimal attacks. I had already made up my mind when I got into stance. Sure to the human eye, this form doesn't seem like much, but that's because I move at a jaw-dropping speed.

"Oh my, such an aura switch.. I'm still yawning." The demon teased

"Shut up hijo de la grand puta."

A/N: sorry I'm Salvadorian I js had to put it there

Though Kanroji had mentioned something odd about this form, the one time I had shown it to her, she admired how it looked like I was dancing and flowing with the wind. But she also spoke of a melody that played, and we theorized how it would happen, the one that made the most sense was that my blade swinging so fast against the wind made that distinct sound. (The video up top cuz I'm #1 Zelda fan)

I shook myself out of my thoughts, realizing I really was keeping up with this upper moon. My swings were countering every strike he made, though that childish grin stayed on his face, I was determined to wipe it off and watch his body disintegrate.

"Your seeming doozy! Is it your body can't keep up like this? How pathetic!"

He was right, my eyelids were giving up on me, my vision was turning spotty, no doubt I had missed multiple attacks of his which led to more blood oozing out. I had stumbled on my feet, missing that blood demon art he unleashed, there was no way I would be able to get up fast enough to dodge this attack, I would be sliced right in half..

"Such a pain."

That voice, that same silvery voice I had heard, I came back to my senses. That inky black hair, I recognized the teal tips it ended with and the oversized uniform that read 'destroy' on the back of it. The mist pillar had come to my rescue, honestly how was he always at the right place but at the same time in the wrong place..??

"Tokito?" I blurted out

"Get out of here. You'll just get in the way."

"No way! I'm able to fight." I tightened the grip on my hilt, and a soft sigh escaped his lips

Tokito and I dashed back at the demon. When he realized that the young boy was a pillar, an immediate panic fell off his face. We were landing great slashes on him, well mostly Tokito but I was there, assisting..

The demon had to have gotten scared off because he started to sprint in an unknown direction, Tokito attempting to go after him only to get blocked off by a number of spears. I began to gasp for air. Everything was blurry. I could only see a figure kneeling down in front of me and heard something along the lines of the butterfly mansion.

I was lifted off the ground by what I assumed was the mist pillar, and he obviously didn't have any regard for the toll I would receive from the fast pace he was going. Before I knew it I was in a soft bed, multiple people surrounded me, and all I could hear was muffled shouting. I knew my injuries weren't that horrible, it could've been the fact I used that seventh form without having the strength to use it.

I had become an almost full mummy. My arms had been thinly wrapped, unlike my chest which kinda looked like a roll of toilet paper. A patch on my cheek and my forehead was also covered with white bandages. This felt incredibly uncomfortable like that time scum glasses tried to give me a perverted uniform. I let out an inaudible sigh, slipping myself off the bed and just wanting to go home. How can it still be nighttime? Well, If Tokito hadn't shown up I probably would've met my end.

"You are heading back?" A sudden voice startled me

"Ah, it's just you Tokito.. don't freak me out like that. And yes, I would like to relax in my own bed." I turned back around to leave

"I'll walk you there then."

"I don't want to be a bother.."

"You look like a mummy."

"Stop being so rude. I know that."

The mist pillar insisted on walking me back, though he kept making fun of how I looked. Really it was just bullying. We strolled along the path, with him sometimes forgetting he was supposed to be walking me back instead of looking up at the faint passing clouds in the sky.

"Thank you for walking me here." We stopped in front of the gates to the love estate

"I was walking you here?" He spat out

My expression only turned into dotted eyes, "Err.. yes, yes you were."

"Mm, It's my job. Where's my estate again.." He held a finger on his chin and furrowed his brows.

I whistled for my crow. Hoshi landed on my shoulder, "Won't you make sure the mist pillar arrives at his house?" My crow only cawed in response,

I sent a warming smile at the pillar right in front of me, "He'll assist you on your way home, and thank you again Tokito."

I turned my back to enter the estate when I felt a tug on my hand, I glanced back, "Heal well." Tokito spoke with a blank expression, it was hard to read.

"Ah, I will."

Another uncontrollable smile spread on my face, and my stomach fluttered.

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sorry for the upper moon 0 cliche crap

Word count 1308

edited 5/25/23