Moonlit Love (A Strange Visitor) (Patreon)

((Y/N)'s POV) age: 6

I was in a bath after a day of stupid chores and deliveries, but my mommy said because today was a hard day, she was going to make my favorite dinner and desert. That did make me feel better and since the son was down that meant I can just relax and good thing too because my eyes and head kinda felt funny after focusing so much today. My mom can't do this for some reason, but I can see the difference in real and fake stuff, like money some bad people try to trick us with. If I focus really hard, I can sometimes tell if the person is good or bad and she just says something like "children and animals are the best judges of character and I was the best". When I got out of the bath to dry off and get dressed, I looked in the mirror to brush my hair a little, since my mom always does it when I don't, and she pulls kinda hard sometimes. When I was done, it looked nice.

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I got out of the bathroom then went to the living room to play with some toys, but just then my mommy came in holding a bag. I knew what this meant, but since it was night, there was only one place to go.

(M/N)-Sweetie, while I make dinner, can you take this down the road to Mr. and Mrs. Ko's inn? This bag was hiding behind the potato and rice bags.

(Y/N)-*Sigh* Ok.

(M/N)-They lit the lanterns by the trail, so it should be safe and easy. Just be back soon.

I just went to go get my shoes on before I took the bag and left the house to go down the trail just across our field. I wish our other helpers didn't go home yet, I just wanted play after another hard day of work in the fall and winter is almost here. I love winter because the chores get cut in half and the snow is fun to play with. As I was walking and just thinking about how many days until winter comes, I suddenly heard something and when I looked, I saw someone running by, but because of the light, it was harder to see where it was dark again and it was so fast.

(Y/N)'s mind-What was that?

I just walked faster to go deliver this bag and just put it in the box next to the door of the inn to keep it safe from animals. It was a straight walk back up the hill, but I decided to run since what happened earlier creeped me out, but by the time I was almost home to where I could see my house...

(M/N)-AAAAHHHHHHH!!!

(Y/N)'s mind-Mommy?

I was tired, but I kept on running and when I got closer to my house, I heard other sounds like metal hitting metal or something like it. I went into my house, but it was not in here, so I went out the backdoor that was opened and when I did, I saw my mommy on the ground and her arm was bruised.

(Y/N)-Mom!

I ran to her and she looked scared as she looked at the forest then soon the noises... they stopped. I tried to help her up and get her inside, but it took a bit to get her to snap out of it then just as we slowly reached the back door, I saw someone come out of the bushes and they had a sword and a box on his back.

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I don't know if he was the one that hurt her, but he was smiling, and it was a real smile until he got closer and he looked worried and from his eyes... it was like there wasn't a mean bone in his body. This was all happening so fast. What was going on?

???-Ma'am, are you alright?

(M/N)-Wh-... What was that thing?! Where'd it go?!

???-Calm down. It won't bother you anymore.

I had no idea on what he was talking about, and I don't even know if I can trust him still. I never saw anything like this.

(Y/N)-Who are you?

???-My name is Tanjiro Kamado. Ma'am, may I please see your arm. I have something that can help.

My mom slowly did what he said while he pulled out some kind of ointment and rubbed it on my mommy's arm that was hurt. The bruise was already going away, and my mom looked much better, she was even surprised.

(M/N)-... Th-Thank you. My name is (M/N) and this is my son (Y/N).

Tanjiro-Nice to meet you. I should get going. There's an inn just down the road, right?

(M/N)-W-Wait! Please, stay here for the night. It's the least we can do.

Tanjiro-Well... if you insist.

We let him in, and I looked at his box and I thought it was just stuff like food and clothes in there, but he had a pouch on him carrying that stuff... What's in that box?

(Timeskip)

Tanjiro really was kind and after dinner and dessert he even offered to help my mom by cleaning the dishes and he actually did it really fast. We let him sleep in the break room for our helpers and even if it only had a couch that turned into a bed, he was happy. That look in his eyes never went away this whole time.

(Y/N)'s mind-This guy... What did he save my mommy from?

Just as he got settled in he turned to me after I came with a towel for him since my mom wanted him to have a bath... He was nice, but he smelled kinda like dirt and wet animals.

Tanjiro-Oh, is that for me?

(Y/N)-Yeah, my mom wanted me to bring this to you. The bath is just at the end of the hall.

Tanjiro-Thank you.

He came over and I gave him the towel and he headed out to go take a bath, so I was about to go to my room. That was until I heard something and saw the box move then the door opened from the box. My mind started to make guesses as to what it was, maybe a pet or maybe he did have something to do with what happened to my mom and it was going to happen again. When the thing came out of the box I saw... that it was a very short girl until she started to slowly grow then turned to look at me... Maybe she didn't grow, but stood up since her dress was pretty loose.

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My mouth was wide open from what I just saw and there was something with her eyes, I just don't know what. They were as kind as Tanjiro's and maybe i'm just so scared and confused right now and it got worse when I saw her sharp fingernails. She came up to me and I didn't know to scream or not, but then she rubbed my head. Her hand was soft and warm, and she scratched me a bit with her sharp nails, but it felt like scratching an itch.

(Y/N)-Wh-Who are you... Are you Tanjiro's girlfriend or something?

Her cheeks turned pink a little and she wouldn't take that bamboo out of her mouth.

(Nezuko's POV)

The mention of this child thinking my older brother was my boyfriend made me wish I could clear up the confusion completely, but all I could do was shake my head to say no. He still looked shocked to see me and I guess that would cause worry, but I thought I was alone, and I came out to stretch for a bit. If I go back in my box now, he'll be scared and no doubt tell his mother about me to make her worry too, so I had to get him to see that I wasn't a threat. That's gonna be hard to do without speaking clearly to him.

Nezuko's mind-Calm down Nezuko, you're an older sibling too. What did your little brothers and sisters love to do while it was time to settle down for the night?

They did love to pile up and cuddle during story time and even closer when it was a scary story. That's when I realized that something as simple as touch is something humans love in the right circumstances and I was doing it now, so I just have to keep going. I pulled him into a hug, and he made it to my belly then I saw a brief look on his face that... made me think of one of my little brothers. I remember the youngest loved being dotted on and I missed him so much. Suddenly he tried to push away, but I wanted to keep this feeling after not having for over 2 years. Just then...

(M/N)-(Y/N), it's bedtime! When our guest is finished, you're next. You have chores with me tomorrow then I need you to go out and play after. We're bring that stuff you're allergic to here tomorrow and I don't need you reacting to it.

Just when I let him go to go get ready for bed, I imagined my younger siblings next to him and it was like they all went into him.

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(Y/N)-Um... bye.

I have a strong feeling he'll tell his mother about me after he left, but after having this feeling back for a moment, only to rip it away was like history repeating itself... My youngest brother, my baby brother... He died in my arms after I failed to protect him from that demon, Muzan and even if it wasn't my fault, I can't forgive myself for that. I just sat on the bed and thought about my family and (Y/N) until I snapped out of it when Tanjiro came in.

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Tanjiro-Hey Nezuko, I saw (Y/N) telling his mother about you. I was able to explain nearly everything, so everything is fine. Though, you should be careful next time.

I just nodded my head then looked back at the times I got to be the older sibling while my brother got into bed to go to sleep for the night. He final words before he went to sleep failed to reach me. The lights in the house went out later, so everyone was asleep now...

Nezuko's mind-I shouldn't do this.

Even if I knew I shouldn't, I went to look for (Y/N)'s room and found it on my first try since it was the first door. I went up to his small figure and looked down to see him sleeping so peacefully thanks to my brother and I saving his mother.

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I gently stroked his head in his sleep and this feeling inside grew stronger and it was so much to bear. A tear escaped from my eyes and fell on his blanket.

Nezuko's mind-I... I just want to be a big sister again.

(No POV)

Nezuko stayed in his room until she started to see the sun coming up and she went back to the room her brother was in to go back in her box. She tried to go to sleep, but she kept on thinking of (Y/N). Later when the others were waking up to get started on the day and get the chores done, but one thing was going through her mind.

Nezuko's mind-We were told multiple demons might be here... I-I don't wanna leave (Y/N) defenseless... He needs an older sibling! He needs me!