OUR FIRST TIME MEETING ENMU — CHAPTER #28 — GONE HORRIBLY WRONG

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Little note:
Since some people are forgetting, (R/N) = REAL LIFE NAME
Smut
Angst
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"AHHHHHHH!" You woke up screaming in fear, taking in your surroundings. To your surprise, everyone around you was still deep in sleep. "Uh, why is Rengoku holding my hand?" You muttered silently, quickly retracting your hand from his grasp.

"Man, that was... certainly an experience..." You thought at loud. rubbing your neck. The act of killing yourself, knowing it wasn't real, felt bizarre. Although you couldn't remember what your dreams was, tears welled up in your eyes, and the sweat on your brow only added to your discomfort. Your vision blurred, and your head pounded with pain. Panic set in.

'Fuck, fuck, fuck... I feel like shit. I feel horrible. Why does my head hurt so much? I can't breathe! I can't breathe at all! Everything is blurry! Why can't I breathe?!' You gasped for air, your trembling hands grasping at nothing, desperately hoping to regain control. Could you die from a panic attack?

'Think of nice things and calm the fuck down, (Y/N)... it's not the time to be freaking out... think of nice things...' You repeated to yourself, closing your eyes and taking deep breaths. 'Imagine yourself... saving everyone! In the end, nobody died, and we all survived together... Ubuyashiki survived his illness, Muzan was defeated. I got to meet Tamayo and Yushiro. I married my favorite character and lived with the Kamaboko squad in a cozy house with a beautiful garden, filled with five adorable cats/dogs...'

It worked. Slowly, you regained your composure. Opening your eyes, you felt a gentle tug on your hand. Looking down, you met a pair of big, teary, pink eyes—Nezuko's.

"Nezuko!" You exclaimed, and the demon girl jumped into your arms, embracing you tightly. In that moment, you both let go of any worries or fears, finding solace in each other's presence. She rested her head against your chest, listening to the soothing rhythm of your heartbeat. It was a sound she found comfort in. You gazed at the top of her head, noticing the little crow, Dodo, perched nearby. "Dodo! You're here too!" You exclaimed, happy to see the crow had formed a bond with Nezuko during your deep sleep.

"Nezuko, I missed you so much! Are you okay?" You asked, concerned. She nodded in response, content to remain in your embrace. She drew strength from your affection, recharging her own energy as she held you close.

"Nezuko, I noticed you burned the rope that connected me to you... could you do the same for everyone else, please?" You requested, giving her your best puppy-dog eyes. Nezuko gazed back at you, her expression tinged with annoyance. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy that others got to spend more time with you, while she, as a demon, was limited to the night. All she truly desired was to cuddle with you in bed, basking in your presence.

You made your request even more difficult for her by puckering your lips.

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"Mhm... mhm nghm!" Nezuko grumbled, finally giving in to your plea and proceeding to burn the ropes connecting everyone.

"Thank you, sweetie!" You said with a grin, relieved that Nezuko agreed. She immediately headed to burn her brother Tanjiro's rope first, concerned for his well-being. A gentle headbutt from her served as a reminder that she was there, protecting him. You stood up and began to strategize, contemplating what you should do next to ensure a successful battle and Rengoku's survival. However, your thoughts were abruptly interrupted by someone running toward you. You turned around swiftly and saw a boy with black curly hair and gray eyes charging at you.

You jumped back in surprise, but quickly reacted, delivering a well-placed punch to his face, causing him to collapse unconscious. It seemed strange that he hadn't tried to kill you and had instead opted for a punch. Perhaps you should have tried talking to him. You couldn't help but wonder what your own spiritual core looked like. But for now, there were more pressing matters at hand.

"Hmh, mhmh!" You heard a small noise and felt a tug on your clothes. Nezuko was whining, seeking your attention.

"Oh, right! Great job, Nezuko!" You said, kneeling in front of her and gently patting her head. "There, there... thank you so much for burning the ropes! You did an incredible job! You're such a good girl..." You caught yourself, realizing you might be going overboard with the praise. Nezuko blushed, flustered by your words, and melted into your touch. "Okay, listen to me... you stay here and protect everyone. Keep an eye on Tanjiro; I think he should be the first one to wake up. I'll go ahead and confront the demon responsible for all of this. And Dodo, you stay with Nezuko. I can't take you with me. Make sure to wake everyone!" You hugged the crow quickly and planted a sweet peck on Nezuko's forehead before rushing out the door.

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Nezuko touched her forehead, her face still flushed from the unexpected display of affection. Dodo danced on top of her head, seemingly congratulating her for receiving a kiss. Nezuko silently cheered herself on, wearing a smug expression as she looked at the others. 'Suck my dick (except Tanjiro), you friggin' losers!' She thought triumphantly, relishing in her small victory.

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'Don't panic, (Y/N). Just climb up there and fight him... you've been practicing for months... you should at least be able to buy some time...' You urged yourself, taking a deep breath as you ascended the train. The air felt heavy, the atmosphere tense. You couldn't afford to get distracted.

Running despite your weak stamina, you pushed yourself forward. Enmu wasn't far ahead, and you could already sense the demon's presence. Coming to a stop, you maintained a safe distance from him, ready to face the challenge.

"Oh~ if it isn't the girl who killed Rui? Hello!" Enmu greeted you with an unsettling sense of joy, his voice dripping with malice.

"Ah, hello~!" You responded, mustering a confident tone. "If it isn't the demon who fucks with trains?"

"WHAT?!" Enmu's face contorted in surprise, his voice filled with indignation. "W-WHO TOLD YOU T-THAT?!"

"..." You looked at him, deadpanning, taken aback by the fact that the rumor you heard about Enmu messing with trains was actually true. A shiver ran down your spine, a sense of unease settling within you.

"A-Anyways," He quickly changed the topic, attempting to divert the conversation. "You're one interesting girl, you know that?"

"Me? Interesting?" You tilted your head, a mix of curiosity and apprehension. "I'm very much normal if you ask me."

"Normal? Hahaha! You and I know that isn't true~" Enmu chuckled, his tone filled with amusement.

Your nervousness grew, wondering what he meant by that. "What do you mean by that?"

"I'll start simple. My goal was to give you all dreams so you wouldn't want to wake up, right? But for some reason, it was different for you. I managed to get into your mind and all, but I wasn't able to make you dream or even give you a nightmare! Weird! I don't even know if you were conscious while you were sleeping or something!"

"Huh?! Then what did you do to me!?" You demanded, a mixture of confusion and concern welling up within you.

"Nothing! Literally nothing! I couldn't, girl!" Enmu answered, putting his hands on his chest in surprise, mirroring your own astonishment. "But even though I wasn't able to make you dream, I did discover some interesting things~"

"Just get to the fucking point!" You said impatiently, growing increasingly wary of his cryptic statements. His laughter filled the air, finding your annoyance adorable.

"You..." He started, pointing at you with a creepy smile. "You're not from this world, right~?"

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What?

"You're correct. I'm a foreigner, I'm not from Japan. Surprised you noticed."

"Sweetie, you know I wasn't talking about that."

"T-Then what were you talking about?"

"You know~"

"Nu, uh." You shook your head.

"Yes, uh."

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Fuck.

Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck and motherfucking FUCK.

You just smiled at him, pretending to be oblivious. "I really do not understand you."

"Hahaha! You're funny! Let's see..." He began pondering, a look of concentration on his face as if delving into his memories. "You're from... the 21th century, am I wrong?"

"..." You stood there in stunned silence, the world around you crumbling as you tried to process his words. How could he possibly know such a specific detail about you?

"I was right! Yippee!" Enmu cheered, seemingly pleased with himself. "That's so weird! How? How did you come here!? Are you a time demon, perhaps? Were you teleported here by another demon? Can you teleport whenever and wherever you want? Geez, there are so many things I want to know! I can't wait to tell my lord about this!" He clasped his hands together, his excitement palpable.

Your mind went into overdrive, a whirlwind of thoughts and disbelief swirling within you. This couldn't be real, could it? THIS COULDN'T BE REAL, RIGHT?! WHAT WERE YOU GOING TO DO!? SHOULD YOU TELL HIM THE TRUTH? KEEP ACTING AS IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT?! You began trembling and sweating. Nervousness consuming your entire soul. You were fucked. There was no point in denying it or admitting it. He knew already. Your best option was to kill him before he told your secret to somebody else.

You clenched your teeth, gripping your transparent sword tightly as you prepared yourself for the impending fight. Enmu's twisted words echoed in your mind, fueling your determination to defeat this deranged demon.

'Ah, yes... the sight of a shattered human face, the suffering and misery. How delightful it is to witness their anguish!' Enmu reveled in his sadistic thoughts. 'But I mustn't let my guard down. I can't kill her... she's from the future! She could be a valuable asset to Lord Muzan. I need to find a way to bring her to him. What should I do~ What should I do~'

Taking a deep breath, you focused your attention on Enmu, brandishing your transparent sword with resolve. You initiated your Total Concentration Breathing, preparing to unleash your attack. But before you could make a move, Enmu struck first. "Blood Demon Art! Whispers of Forced Unconscious Hypnosis; go to sleep~!" He exclaimed, his voice laced with a malicious tone.

Instantly, a wave of drowsiness washed over you, and you felt your eyelids grow heavy. You fought against the overwhelming fatigue, struggling to stay awake. However, your body betrayed you, and you fell into a deep slumber.
Moments later, you abruptly woke up, your eyes snapping open as you regained consciousness. Determined not to be defeated so easily, you quickly rose to your feet and prepared to attack once again.

But Enmu was ready for you. He effortlessly evaded your strikes, his agility and cunning allowing him to stay one step ahead. Frustration began to seep into his expression as his attempts to subdue you failed time and time again. "Go to sleep!" His voice rang out, each word dripping with frustration and desperation.

Once again, you succumbed to the drowsiness, your body collapsing to the ground. But even in the realm of dreams, your willpower proved unyielding. You resisted the allure of sleep, your determination refusing to waver. Again and again, Enmu repeated his command, attempting to force you into slumber. But each time, you defied his power, rising from the depths of sleep and charging at him with unwavering resolve.

'It's not working... but why?' His confusion grew as he witnessed your unwavering determination. 'No, that's not it... she's intentionally falling under the spell and then waking up. She's using self-sacrifice to break free from the hypnosis!' He was awestruck by your unyielding will. 'To willingly take your own life within a dream... such incredible determination and insanity!'

Enmu's frustration turned into a mix of admiration and nervousness. If his current methods couldn't defeat you, then he needed to change his approach. A surge of ideas flooded his mind as he sought a way to overcome your indomitable spirit. "(Y/N)... let's talk..."

"No." You quickly declined.

"Oh come on! Pretty please!" He gave you the puppy eyes.

"No..." You still declined, feeling rather disgusted by the cute attitude he was trying to put on.

He thought, thinking about what he saw in your mind, trying to remember something about you to see if he could convince you. Ah right, those, what was their name...? Ah- those tiktoks things. He doesn't have a clue about what tiktoks are but, he could try. He coughed, preparing his voice.

"Aw, pwease kitten-whiskers! You making dwaddy angwy." He didn't know what that even meant but you seemed to laugh whenever you would hear it.

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You deadpanned as you gasped. What. The. Fuck.

"Okay, that didn't seem to work..." He pouted, crossing his arms. "Ple-"

"Bro, okay, let's talk. Just... Just don't ever say that again." You begged him, cringing for his words before.

"Yay!" He clapped and jumped like a little kid. "I have some questions for you..."

"Go on."

"(Y/N)... who are you?" He questioned, his voice filled with genuine curiosity.

You paused, taken aback by the directness of his question. "I'm me. I'm (L/N) (Y/N)." You responded, a hint of confusion in your voice.

He tilted his head, his eyes fixed on you. "But is that truly who you are? (Y/N) seems like a persona you created to fit into this world."

You hesitated, sensing that Enmu was probing for something deeper. "Well, yeah. I won't deny it. You could say that."

"Interesting." Enmu remarked. "Then, what is your real name? Your true identity."

A moment of silence hung in the air as you contemplated his question. Finally, you mustered the courage to answer. "I'm... My name is (R/N)."

"(R/N), huh...? Nice name. It suits you." He complimented, and for a brief moment, his words carried a genuine tone.

"Thanks." You replied, but a sense of suspicion lingered within you. You knew that he must have ulterior motives, and you refused to let your guard down.

"Why did you change your name to (Y/N)? Your mother... she loved your real name." Enmu continued, his words striking a nerve. As the mention of your mother surfaced, you tensed involuntarily. "I know she passed away. She was a nice woman. Very beautiful."

"She was."

Enmu nodded, seemingly lost in his thoughts. "You know, when I was a child, I couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality. They were all the same to me. As I grew older, I pretended to be a doctor, offering false hope and treating my patients with lies... Do you think what I did was wrong?"

"Of course." You replied without hesitation. "Giving people false hope, feeding them dreams that were destined to be shattered... that's not right. Honesty is important. Life isn't always filled with happiness, and sugarcoating the truth won't lead to genuine fulfillment."

Enmu's expression shifted, a mix of contemplation and surprise. "You think so? Hmm... that's an interesting perspective." He  murmured, your words clearly resonating with him. "But I don't share the same view. I merely try to provide some semblance of happiness to those who are miserable. Wouldn't you want to return to your normal life with your mother, if you had the chance?"

"..." You fell silent, feeling a surge of conflicting emotions. Enmu's words struck a chord within you, and a part of you yearned for the life you once had.

"It pains me to see you so miserable." Enmu continued, stepping closer to you. "Before you arrived here, you were lost. Your life was monotonous, devoid of purpose. You want an adventure, an escape from your pain and from your boring average life. You want to find something, anything, to distract yourself from the agony of losing your mother, the one who brought you true happiness."

Your nerves began to fray, and a sense of shame washed over you. You trembled, unable to meet Enmu's gaze.

"(R/N), let's put an end to this. I can help you. I can bring back the life you loved, your sweet mother." He whispered, his hand gently touching your reddened cheek. "Don't you want that...?"

Your breath caught in your throat, and despite your better judgment, you whispered in response, "...yes."

"I know you do." He affirmed, his voice filled with a twisted sense of assurance. "No matter how many adventures you embark on, no matter how vivid your fantasy dream becomes, no matter how many people you save... one thing will always remain the same. Your mother will never return, and there's nothing you can do to change that, you poor, pathetic girl..."

"...!" As Enmu's words sank deeper into your consciousness, a realization began to dawn upon you. The weight of his truth pressed down on your chest, and the dam holding back your emotions crumbled. Tears welled up in your eyes, and before you knew it, you were crying—hard.

The sobs wracked your body, shaking you to the core. Each gasp for air came out as a choked whimper, carrying the weight of all the grief and longing that had been bottled up inside you. It was a painful release, an outpouring of emotions you had desperately tried to suppress. Enmu watched, his face devoid of any sympathy, as your breakdown unfolded before him. The tears streamed down your cheeks, mingling with the raindrops that fell from the darkened sky. Every sob felt like a stab to your heart, a reminder of the irreparable loss you had suffered.

Your knees gave way, and you sank to the hard floor, clutching your chest as if trying to hold yourself together. The weight of the world seemed to bear down on you, crushing your spirit beneath its relentless force. Amidst the torrent of tears and despair, a sense of emptiness engulfed your being. It was as if the purpose you had clung to so desperately had slipped through your fingers, leaving you adrift in a sea of anguish and futility. The dreams you had woven, the hopes you had nurtured—they all crumbled into fragments of a shattered reality—

Enmu's voice cut through the haze of your tears, his words laced with a twisted satisfaction. "Let it all out, (R/N). Embrace the truth of your existence. You were never meant to be a savior, a hero who could defy the laws of life and death. You were destined to be nothing more than a broken, lost soul."

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Despite the relentless wind, the only audible sound was your uncontrollable sobbing. Enmu stood before you, observing your tear-filled anguish, devoid of any remaining hope. As he beheld your distressed state, a myriad of thoughts raced through his mind. 'I have always derived pleasure from witnessing the pain on others' faces, but this... This evokes an entirely new sensation within me! I have never experienced such excitement from witnessing someone else's torment. The agony and discomfort she emanates, it enthralls me!'

Moving closer towards you, Enmu's cheeks flushed with a deepening hue, fueled by the thrill of witnessing your despair. A warmth spread throughout his body, his senses awakened by the sight of your tear-streaked face. The sheer act of crying enhanced your beauty in his eyes, providing him with a profound sense of vitality. The exhilaration surged through him as he continued to observe you with lustful eyes. He felt very aroused by seeing your miserable figure. His breath hitched as he felt his manhood twitching and getting hard. He panted, it was a long time since he ever felt like this.

Finally, unable to contain himself, he reached out and gently cupped your cheeks with one hand, causing your tears to trickle onto his palm. This sight overwhelmed him, arousing a sensation he had never encountered before. The intensity of your emotional display was unlike anything he had witnessed prior. You, in your vulnerability, became the first person capable of invoking such feelings within him.

"A-Ah~ (R-R/N)~" He muttered. You felt so hopeless. You felt numb. You couldn't do anything. You didn't want to do anything. But deep down inside, you wished... you wished, even if it seemed like a miracle, you wished that someone would arrive and save you.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING TO HER?!" Tanjiro has arrived and he wasn't his usual passive self. Seeing the one he loves being treated in such way, really didn't made him happy. "DON'T YOU EVER DARE TO LAY A DIRTY FINGER OF YOURS TO HER, YOU DAMN SCUMBAG!"

Your eyes widened with relief and astonishment as Kamado Tanjiro appeared before you, running and leaping with all his strength. With incredible speed and precision, he executed his total breathing concentration attack. "Water Breathing; Tenth Form, CONSTANT FLUX!" In one swift motion, he severed Enmu's head without a shred of empathy. Though his immediate instinct was to check on you, he sensed that something was amiss.

Enmu's twisted transformation began, accompanied by a sinister smile. "I can totally see why... he ordered me to kill both of you... along with the hashira! Your very existence is very irritating!" His words sent shockwaves through Tanjiro, evident from the three prominent veins bulging on his face. "Oh! That look on your face is delightful! But it'll look better on (R/N) though..."

'(R/N)...?' Tanjiro questioned to himself.

"You must be wondering why I'm not dying, right?" He taunted. "Well, it's because the body over there is no longer my main body. Same goes for this head that's talking to you now. It may look like me, but it's not. While you were asleep, I fused with this train! Every inch of this train has become my blood, my flesh, and my bones! Everyone on this train will die as my hostages! Can you protect them all? Can you stop me from devouring them?! HAHAHAHA!"

Tanjiro lunged forward, ready to decapitate Enmu, but it was too late. Enmu had already fled the scene.

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Caught in the whirlwind of his emotions, Tanjiro's head suddenly snapped in your direction. The intensity of his conversation with Enmu momentarily made him forget about you. "(L/N)!" He exclaimed, rushing toward you and dropping to his knees, holding you tightly as if his life depended on it. "Please, listen to me! Everything is okay now! I'm here!" Tears streamed down his face as he cupped your cheeks, ensuring you looked straight into his eyes. He had no complete understanding of what had transpired, but seeing you in this state made him feel like the worst person alive for not being there sooner to protect you.

"Ngh..." You gazed back at him, taking in the warmth and kindness in Tanjiro's eyes, so different from Enmu's. He regarded you as if you were the most important treasure in the world, providing you with comfort in his unwavering presence.

"(L/N)... I don't know what happened, and I'm so sorry for not being here sooner. I don't know what that bastard did to you, but I'm here now... I'm here... and you're safe." He assured you, his voice filled with sincerity.

"...Tanjiro!" Overwhelmed with relief and emotion, you embraced him tightly, pouring all your strength into the hug. He could hardly breathe, but he couldn't reject your embrace; it was you, after all.

"(L/N), I'm so glad you're responding! Are you okay?"

Resting your head against his neck, you played with the small curls at the end of his hair, seeking solace and calmness in the touch. "...Yes, I'm fine..."

"I'm so sorry for making you go through all of this."

"It's not your fault, don't sweat it..." You released the hug and locked eyes with him, mirroring his gaze. "Thank you, Tanjiro. I... I really mean it. Thank you."

"I'm just relieved you're not injured." You offered him a sweet smile and wiped away your tears, but the smile quickly faded, replaced by a dark expression. You clenched your fists so tightly that they appeared on the verge of bleeding.

"(L/N)...?" Tanjiro questioned, concern etched on his face. Lowering your face, you started trembling, your grip on the floor growing stronger, causing two of your nails to peel off. "(L/N), stop it!" He scolded, seeing you harm yourself in distress.

"That motherfucking bastard..." You muttered through gritted teeth, veins bulging on your forehead. The friction of your teeth grinding together produced an unsettling noise. "If that piece of shit thinks he can get away, then he's damn wrong..." Tanjiro had never witnessed such anger from you before.

This was the first time ,

(L/N) (Y/N) had been consumed by such fury.

You were not going to let him get away with disrespecting you.

Rising to your feet, you let the powerful gusts of wind embrace your figure.

"Let's go, Tanjiro." You declared in a chilling tone.

He couldn't deny that you acting this way wasn't both captivating and hot, but he pushed those thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand. They ran together until they saw something bumping on the floor. A hole was made and Inosuke came out of it.

"FOLLOW ME, DAMN MINIONS! FUCK YEAH! EXPLOSIVE AWAKENING!" He posed like the king he is and pointed his swords at them. "Comin' through! Lord Inosuke's comin' through bitches!"

"Inosuke! It's not safe anywhere on this train anymore! We have to protect the sleeping passengers! The whole train turned into a demon!"

"BITCH, I KNEW IT! SO, I WAS RIGHT ON THE MONEY!"

'How does he know that phrase anyways?'

"THAT MEANS I WAS A TOTAL STUD AS A LEADER!" Inosuke jumped inside again to save the passengers.

"Let's do this, (L/N)!"

"Right! Let's do it!" You went in for a high-five and Tanjiro gladly returned it.

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Oh lord. Writing Enmu uhhh getting excited was so goofy. I don't think I did it well since I don't have experience writing things like that. 😞💀

Xoxo, azamishomie.