SHROUD THE LAST DEMON SLAYER (HENACE ERA)

CHAPTER 6 : SOMEONE'S NIGHTMARE

JOKER DEMON'S FLASHBACK] {HE WAS STANDING INFRONT OF XOMA HANJI} "you're a monster , joker demon . And I'm here to out your life to end", said Xoma Hanji as his eyes blazed with determination . "Oh ! Xoma Hanji . The greatest swordsmen , I've been waiting for you . You're just in time to join the party", said joker demon as he laughed maniacally . "I'll show no mercy . Be ready to see the HELL tonight", said Xoma Hanji as he drew his sword . "I'm just having a little fun and you're being serious all the time . It's getting om my nerve and I'm bored", said joker demon as he smirked . "We'll see about that", sai Xoma Hanji as he charged at joker demon , sword flashes in the light . The joker demon laughed and summoned a wave of dark energy to counterattack . The two engaged in a fierce battle , their powers clashed in in a spectacular display . "You're stronger than I thought.....but still no match for me . I'll escape anyways once I'm bored with you ", said joker demon as he grunted . "Even if you escape , I'll chase you even in the depths of the HELL , I'll find you", said Xoma Hanji . Just as Xoma Hanji gained upper hand and prepared to deliver the final blow , he hesitated . The joker demon looked up at him with a mocking grin . "Oh ! Come on . Don't stop now . The game's just getting interesting", said joker demon with an evil laugh . You're enjoying this , aren't you ? You're enjoying the suffering you caused", said Xoma Hanji in furry . "Of course , I am and I'll keep enjoying this until someone like you puts an end to it", said joker demon with an evil smile . Xoma Hanji's eyes narrowed , and he sheathed his sword . The joker demon looked at him in surprise . "Aww ! No fun . You're not going to kill me ?", asked joker demon with an evil laugh . "I have some rules which I don't break", said Xoma Hanji . "What do you want from me ?", asked joker demon . "You owe me a life", said Xoma Hanji as he vanished into the air . "Owe you a life ?", joker demon whisperely asked to himself .

[JOKER DEMON GOT OUT OF HIS FLASHBACK] "You're a great opponent , shroud . I hope you don't die on me", said joker demon with an evil laugh . "Stop playing around . You know it better that I can't defeat you now . But I'll kill you with my own hands", said shroud in furry . "I've to use my powers for him . I can't let him attack me anymore or hell kill me", joker demon whispered to himself . "I'll meet you in hell", said shroud as he charged at joker demon but this time joker demon blocked his attack and threw him on ground . "I just love the smell of victory", said joker demon with an evil laugh . "I...I can't fight anymore . He....he broke my right arm", shroud whispered to himself in pain . Joker demon was about to kill shroud but suddenly , devil hearted appeared and attacked joker demon , throwing him fae away . "Look who came . It's my buddy, devil hearted ", said joker demon with an evil laugh . "You're a monster . Leave shroud alone", said devil hearted as his eyes blazed with furry . "You're too late . I've already had so much fun with shroud as you can see", said joker demon as he laughed maniacally . "I'll show no mercy this time", said devil hearted in furry . "He's Saving me ? The person who was trying to kill me like a day ago ?", asked shroud to himself in confusion as his eyes closed . "Oh come on ! Let's see what you're made of", said joker demon as he smirked . The two engaged in a fierce battle , their powers clashed in a spectacular display . Devil hearted fought with all of his might but joker demon's powers were formidable . Despite his best efforts , devil hearted found himself on the defensive , struggling side . "Well ! well ! , devil hearted . Seems like you're not having a good time with me", said joker demon with an evil laugh . "I've to change my strategy or I'll be killed", devil hearted whispered to himself . They both charged at each other with their full might . Just when it seemed all hope was lost , devil hearted summoned a burst of energy and stroked back with grazing the demon's arm . Suddenly , joker demon regenerated his arm back and devil hearted was shocked to see that . "I'll kill you", said shroud in furry as he attacked joker demon but joker demon barely dodged his attack . "I've to go now . Demon queen is calling me", joker demon whispered to himself . "Shroud , don't ! You'll only make it worst for yourself", said devil hearted . "I'll go now . I promise you I'll play more , shroud", said joker demon as he vanished into the air with an evil laugh . "I appreciate your help", said shroud to devil hearted . "Don't mention it . Magic master told me to take care of you", said shroud . "How did you defeated him so easily? I was almost killed by him", said shroud . "I killed 18 demon kings at once but he's more powerful than all of them . He must have the powers of 9 great spirits with him", said devil hearted . "What's with the 9 great spirits?", asked shroud in confusion . "18 demon kings ?", asked shroud in shock . "There's a reason they call me devil hearted ", said devil with a smile on his face . "How did you killed all of them", asked shroud in shock . "I took'em down one by one ", said devil hearted .

[DEVIL HEARTED'S FLASHBACK] {DEVIL HEARTED WAS INFRONT OF 18 DEMON KINGS} "1 versus 18 ? How will I win this one ?", asked devil hearted with an evil smile . "Done get too cocky, devil hearted . Know the difference between a demon slayer and demon kings", said first demon king . "I think you're forgetting that I'm a former demon king . I know every weakest point of you", said devil hearted as he gritted his teeth . "Let the battle begin , devil hearted . It doesn't matter who wins the game . It's all about fun . We'll take you down", said second demon king with a laugh . "I won't back down . I'll kill every of you until I die", said devil hearted as his eyes blazed with determination . "Very well then", said third demon king in furry . "I've to be serious or I'll be killed", devil hearted whispered to himself . The battle started , with devil hearted facing off 18 demon kings alone . The fight was insane and Chaotic , with powers clashing and swords flashing in the light . Devil hearted fought with full might , taking down demon kings one by one . "I'm having fun", said devil hearted with an evil laugh . "What a monster . He's killing demon kings like they are nothing", fifth demon king whispered to himself . "You're too weak . Who made you demon kings ?", asked devil hearted as he laughed maniacally . With a mighty roar , devil hearted unleashed a devastating attack , striking down multiple demon kings at once . The remaining demon kings trembled with fear , but continued to fight . "You may have taken down some of us , but we'll still overwhelm you with our numbers", said seventh demon king as he snarled . "Numbers doesn't matter.....when you're facing a devil like me", said devil hearted with a smile . Devil hearted charges forward , his magical sword flashed in the light . The battle ragged on , as devil hearted taking down the remaining demon kings one by one . Finally , the last demon king fell , defeated . "I'm the choosen one . It's destiny....can't be denied", said devil hearted as he appreciated himself .

[DEVIL HEARTED GOT OUT OF HIS FLASHBACK] "I've to go now", said devil hearted . "I'll kill him for you , devil hearted", said shroud with a smile . Devil hearted , with a smile vanished into the air . "I'm not hearing any voices . I've to chase after it", said shroud . As he took a step , suddenly , shroud fell into a blood portal and his eyes closed .

[SCENE SHIFTS] {SHROUD WAS ON THE GROUND AND THERE WAS SNOW EVERYWHERE AROUND HIM} "Why it's so cold ?", asked shroud to himself as his eyes opened . [ The snowy area was really beautiful. Everything was covered in snow and it looked amazing. There was a thick fog-like mist in the air, but it was just snowflakes gently falling. The air was fresh and clean, with a hint of a woodsy smell from the nearby trees. When I breathed in, I could smell lots of different things - pine needles, damp soil, and a bit of a cold, frosty scent. The snow was perfect and untouched, like a soft white blanket covering everything. The trees were heavy with snow and bent down towards the ground, making a natural roof that filtered the sunlight and made everything feel peaceful. The only sounds were the soft rustle of snowflakes falling and the distant call of a bird. It was a really serene and beautiful scene ] . "What the hell is going on ? How did I end up in here ?", asked shroud to himself in confusion . There was smoke everywhere and shroud had many problems there too .

[SHROUD'S MEMORY] {SHROUD WAS STANDING INFRONT OF HIS FATHER} "Father ! Where are you ?", asked shroud . "I'm here with you all the time . My voice will always lead you", said Xoma Hanji with a calm voice . "I don't know what you're trying to say", said shroud . "I give you the power of changing dimensions", said Xoma Hanji . "I don't get it", said shroud . "Take your first step and you'll know what to do", said Xoma Hanji as he vanished into the air with a calm face . "No.....wait ! ", said shroud with a sigh...................