#Ik this fic is like. fluff. but i am LOSING IT RN

[apheliia]

AVERY. YOU. YOU!!!!!!! i did not need to WEEP at 9 in the morning 😔😔😔

⊱ ۫ ׅ ✧ . THE FLAME HASHIRA'S TSUGUKO — platonic kyojuro rengoku & reader !

muichiro ver.

synopsis. what is the flame hashira like with a tsuguko? warnings. spoilers for mugen train arc. kny-typical warnings (violence, death, etc.) brief mentions of food and eating. notes. STRICTLY PLATONIC. demon slayer!reader. reader uses flame breathing. gn!reader. they/them used. fluff. 1.3k words. second in my tsuguko series! if you enjoyed, do let me know who you want to see in the next one ^^

if there is one hashira that is most sought out as a mentor, it is kyojuro rengoku.

to young demon slayers, he is the best candidate. he's warm and welcoming to the new recruits, he's much more approachable than other hashira, he doesn't look he would beat them to a pulp in the name of 'training'. whenever there is a new batch of slayers freshly accepted into the demon slayer corps, there is a wave of requests to become his tsuguko.

however, kyojuro has never actually looked at his pile of applications. they lie untouched in a small stack, gathering dust in a corner of his estate. the system of sending in an application in the hopes of achieving a mentor had never made sense to him; surely the only way a worthy tsuguko is chosen would be by dazzling him with their skills?

that's how mitsuri became his student, and that's exactly how he ended up with [name]!

they were practicing alone in one of the training rooms when he happened to walk by, on his way to a hashira meeting. kyojuro stopped in his tracks, drawn to the bright lights and warmth that only flame-breathing created.

he glanced into the room, and was immediately captivated by their skill. it wasn't perfect, by any means—at a hashira standard, it was downright sloppy—but there was a certain passion in their eyes that caught his attention. they were pouring every ounce of effort in their body into flame-breathing, with an energy that only a truly determined fighter held.

they had strong potential, he could tell from just a few seconds of watching them. if that wasn't a worthy candidate for tsuguko then he doesn't know what was.

“impressive!”

“huh?! who said that?”

when they accept, his training begins the very next morning. he wakes them up at dawn, looking far too refreshed for how early it was, and puts them through a series of drills to test their strength and speed. this is followed by some light sparring, before he encourages them to show him what they know about flame-breathing.

between exercises, there are a few values he instills in his student.

the first is the one he thinks every demon slayer should believe: the duty of the strong is to protect the weak. he will train them for as long as it takes for them to gain strength, so that one day they will be able to protect people as he does. anger and a desire for vengeance would only push them so far; they needed to know what they were fighting for, who they were protecting.

the second is less selfless, but no less noble in his eyes: to take care of others, you must take care of yourself first. he knows firsthand that neglecting the health of one's own body in favour of duty will only make him less capable of carrying out said duty, so he makes sure to drill the words in their head. proper rest, hydration, and sustenance are essentials for keeping oneself in top condition, and ready for battle.

the final is the most difficult to learn: loss is heartbreaking, but inevitable. kyojuro has been a part of the demon slayer corps for a long time, and before he was a hashira, he was a beginner demon slayer. he has experiences missions that have failed, he has witnessed casualties—both civilian, and his fellow slayers. while protecting innocents is a hashira's top priority, he needs his tsuguko to know that death is unavoidable in some situations, no matter how skilled they are. that doesn't mean that it is their fault, when tragedy strikes.

training is rigorous, but kyojuro is an excellent teacher. he is patient when they're struggling, eager to praise their improvements, no matter how small.

he builds a rapport with them fast. months of training go by, and their progress is simply incredible! he couldn't be more proud!

by then, he honestly treats his tsuguko like a second sibling. like, of course they are invited to family dinner with senjuro, was that ever a question? senjuro himself was slightly wary about them at first, but it didn't take long for him to warm up to them too.

family dinner is nonnegotiable, by the way. it only happens about once a month when kyojuro isn't on a mission and senjuro has the time to cook a meal for them, so it's treated very seriously. they will show up and they will enjoy it, or they will have to deal with senjuro's quiet sullenness and kyojuro's passive-aggressive sighs of disappointment.

(kyojuro used to invite his father to these dinners, but he was always met with a blunt dismissal whenever he tried to ask. senjuro told him to just let it go, so he quietly gave up on attempting to include him. family was much more peaceful when it was just the three of them, anyway.)

during the colder months, he has a habit of throwing his haori over his tsuguko’s shoulders after their lessons to keep them warm on their way back to their room. if they try to protest it, he just waves them off with a laugh.

“do not worry, young [name]! i can assure you that i have no problem with keeping warm myself! but i can't have you freezing before our next training session, can i?”

he is a kind mentor. brave, encouraging. he never looks down on his tsuguko, even when the gap between their skills makes it clear he is—and likely always will be—a step above them. to them, he is unshakeable, untouchable.

well. until the mugen train mission, that is.

they were in the middle of resting from a mission, when kyojuro's crow landed on their windowsill and delivered the news: in the battle against upper moon three, kyojuro was fatally wounded.

for a second, they couldn't quite believe it. it was only a few weeks prior that they had seen him, grinning and pushing a bento box into their hands, promising he would be back to train with them soon enough.

the grief hits them hard. they can't fathom the idea of never hearing his bright and cheerful voice wake them at the crack of dawn, never feeling his warm hand clap against their shoulder to give an encouraging squeeze. tears spill over, their breath chokes in their throat.

he is gone. there won't be another family dinner, or spontaneous training session, or trips into town to watch sumo wrestling. they were alone; a tsuguko without a mentor, a fire without any kindling.

it's then that their mentor's voice rings in their head, reminding them of the three lessons he taught the.

the duty of the strong is to protect the weak. kyojuro died protecting his fellow slayers. it was an honourable death, and one that he would be satisfied with.

to take care of others, you must take care of yourself first. with shaky hands, they pour themself a cup of soothing tea. kyojuro would urge them to focus on keeping themself healthy during such a grief-filled time.

loss is heartbreaking, but inevitable. kyojuro was dangerously aware of his own mortality, and never shied away from the idea that he might die any day. he would enthusiastically talk about how when he is gone, they will be the next flame hashira.

kyojuro wouldn't want them to fall apart without him. he would want them to keep burning like a inferno, channeling their emotions into their breathing until it was as sharp as their blade. the last thing he would want is to let his death destroy the fire in their heart.

so they stop. they breathe. they mourn. then, they hold their head up high, and steady their blade at their side.

© aviiarie 2024. do not copy, repost, translate or use my work to train ai.

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Fic Writer Review

Thank you @bouncyirwin​ & @bl1ndbraavosi for the tag!

1. How many do you have on Ao3?

42!

2. What’s your total Ao3 word count?

187,338

3. How many fandoms have you written for and what are they?

nart + soul eater (tho i plan on joining the HQ and peaky blinders soon)

4. What are your top 5 five by kudos?

stars in our eyes as we dream of the heavens (the gods walk among us, sweet child, do not forget) | 997

ichor runs through my veins, painting my very insides gold (god's flesh does not come without a price) | 627

gym rats | 433

we are creatures of war, things of violence (all i know is loss, but promise me that i wont lose you) | 398

this is paradise, this is home (we fought for this, we died for this, we deserve this) | 345

5. Do you respond to comments, why or why not?  

yes! or well, i try to! if you leave like a super long one or one with, like, words i will def respond. the only ones i really don't respond to are the emoji ones lmao

6. What’s the fic you’ve written with the angstiest ending?

LMFAO uhhhhh the making of a woman (the killing of a god) is pretty angsty

so is devastation

also do you dream of the future?

AAAND this is where we stand, within the ruin, among the very dead (we are the catalyst of our own destruction, the impetus of our own rebirth)

7. Do you write crossovers?

no! i don't really like them all too much!

8. Have you ever received hate on a fic?

surprisingly i haven't! which is honestly really weird? lmao the closest thing i've gotten is this person saying that had an issue with my crack ItaIru pairing in wt&r

9. Do you write smut? If so what kind?

LMFAO I DON'T i wrote it 1 1/2 times and yeah no. though in ol&w there's supposed to be smut and i already have the beginnings of one scene written. i just.. you know.. gotta write the rest of the fic lmao

10. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

not that im aware of!

11. Have you ever had a fic translated?

nope!

12. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

i actually am rn but issa secret so shhh

13. What is your all time favorite ship?

ik i write a lot of KS (bc i love them) but my heart belongs to leesaku and sakura/badassery

14. What’s a WIP that you want to finish but don’t think you ever will?

probably ol&w which fucking sucks bc i think about that world everyday

15. What are your writing strengths?

angst, imagery, metaphors, making people cry, world building

16. What are your writing weaknesses?

dialogue, fluff, humor

17. What are your thoughts on writing dialogue in other languages in a fic?

i don't really have an opinion on it!

18. What was the first fandom you wrote for?

x-men LMAOO I WAS LIKE 10 LEAVE ME ALONE

19. What’s your favorite fic you’ve ever written? 

of love and war

godless are the eyes who those who survived

the making of a woman (the killing of a god)

a drop of power (there is an ocean)

a cocoon in the heart, a spark in the brain

tagging! @mouseymightymarvellous @siuilaruinofthegale @kaoruhana08 @mspixiepixie @charlie-jay @espoir-et-reves

[whumphoarder]

Ik this is really a whump blog ,,but do you have any tooth-rotting fluff? I'm just feelin like shit rn and fanfics always make me feel better,but I've read all of my saved fics-

Ooh okay, I think i can deliver and still keep my brand intact. Here are two whump series that put a fluffy spin onto whump prompts:

Febuwhump 2020 by @official-impravidus

Humorous/fluffy spins on febuwhump prompts

we're all gonna be okay (whumptober 2020) by @hailing-stars

Humorous/fluffy spins on whumptober prompts

Plus a few other fluffy-side-of-whump recs:

Late Night Trek by @blondsak

An injured, restless and hungry Peter decides to take an impromptu midnight trip from the compound medbay to the kitchen. It's not his smartest decision.

Ice Princess by @sallyidss

Tony takes Peter with him on his trip to Ottawa in winter, ending with some skating on the famous Rideau Canal. It’s Peter’s first time skating, but he’s always been a fast learner at the things he’s tried…until he isn’t.

Worry not, everything is sound by @frostysunflowers

A trip to visit a sick Peter at college leads to a night of laundry and a few realisations for Tony.

Alexa? Play Lose Yourself By Eminem by @losingmymindtonight

5 Times Peter Passes Out Because Of Needles.

The Floor Is Lava (A Lesson in Team Building) by tog

Peter introduces the team to a game called The Floor is Lava. Tony realizes he's running a zoo and is not impressed.

Featuring a brief cameo by a sympathetic T'Challa, and Bucky's (slightly concerning) death wish.

Wherever you find love (it feels like Christmas) by @madasthesea

The twelve fluffy days of Christmas challenge on tumblr

sweets to the sweet by @ciaconnaa

Tony falls out of a tree and basically breaks his leg. Peter gets the joy of carrying him back to the cabin.

Night(mare) Before Christmas by @desirexwolf

Christmas had always been a quiet affair for the Parkers and when Peter met Tony Stark, he didn't think anything would change about that. Tony proves him wrong.

Leisure Sickness by sahiya

It was called “leisure sickness,” Tony eventually learned. It happened to some people—usually workaholic perfectionists who didn’t sleep enough and pushed themselves way too hard.

So... his kid, basically.

forty miles by peterstank

the one where Morgan is sick and Tony is in way over his head, so he calls his spiderson for a little bit of help.

If you're still bleeding by @xxx-cat-xxx

Peter is sick and gets dragged down emotionally by a movie. Tony tries to figure out how to talk to him about being okay with his feelings despite not being okay with his own.

mister stark, i broke my butt by bstarship

What happens when a kid with arachnid powers tries to show off to his crush in gym class? A cracked coccyx and a bruised ego, of course. Plus, the lovely company of Tony Stark making fun of him for breaking his ass.

And of course some self-promo:

Whump Drabble Challenge (collab with @awesomesockes, @sallyidss, & @xxx-cat-xxx)

A collection of MCU drabbles, each written to fulfill a randomly generated injury/illness prompt that we literally drew from a hat. Lots of unusual character interactions and whump-filled scenarios.

Adventures at the Stark Lake House

College-age Peter interacting with a retired Tony & young Morgan at the lake house. Most are sick/whump fics because of who I am as a person.

Give the Kid an Oscar

Poor kid—he looks utterly miserable. And if anyone should know how much migraines suck, it’s Tony.