► Dangerous Encounter ◄

< This is a fanfic happening after Shoto's new lore video (time wise) and I plan on only bringing Luxiem into it >

It's been two days since Shoto left Tadashi and Kyren to travel the world and start a guild.

It was also the last time he saw anyone he could interact with. 'That's strange. Why did I not see anyone these past few days? It was hard enough to find food. I'm hungry...'

The moment he said that he could hear someone fighting. It was the sound of swords clashing.

He rushed towards the sound and stopped right behind a tree while peeking behind it.

20 meters in front of him were two people seemingly exhausted. Around them were many corpses of demons. The two fighting were a demon and a human? At least he looked like a human since he didn't have horns. But he had some kind of aura that screamed 'demon'. He had black hair with strands of red, white skin, a red earring and a white suit with a black jacket hanging over his shoulders.

Did he fight all those demons on his own? Shoto thought to himself. The demon started talking.

'Do you really think this will be over after you kill me?' The other answered, 'I don't care. If it means I can protect my people, I will fight till my last breath.' This just earned him a crazed laugh from the demon that swung his sword in his direction. Though he was blocked and killed with a swift swing through his neck.

The one still alive fell on his knees while breathing heavily. Without thinking Shoto rushed over while asking, 'Are you hurt?' He knew he shouldn't just approach him, but the man didn't seem to be his enemy. The man, obviously surprised, turned his head towards the purplette. 'Is this a new strategy to lower my guard?' He paused for a second, thinking to himself. 'Wait. You aren't a demon. What are you doing here? Who are you?', he asked. Shoto answered carefully, 'Ah, sorry. My name is Shoto and I'm travelling at the moment. I was passing through this forest when I heard you fighting. Can you tell me what happened here?'

The man seemed to calm down a little. Maybe he believed him? He began to speak again.

'Nice to meet you, Shoto. My name is Vox Akuma. These guys, you see lying around here, were trying to invade my castle. I just gave them a befitting end. And yes. It would be very kind of you to help me.' Shoto continued walking to him while dropping his guard. 'Nice to meet you too, Mr. Akuma. I'll help you up first. Oh, and I'm sorry for asking this right of the bat, but I'm really hungry. Do you think I could get something to eee-'. Before knowing what happened, Shoto was lying on his back. Right next to one of the corpses.

Shoto widened his eyes in shock. Staring right into Vox's eyes as he was sitting on top of him.

Vox moved his head next to Shoto's and started whispering into his ear, 'Aren't you Shoto, the demon slayer? I've heard of you. Though it's been a while since I last heard about your -actions-'

The purplette started blushing a little, after hearing his deep voice right next to his ear. Wow, his voice is destructive. Is what he thought to himself.

His thoughts were interrupted by Vox's voice getting a little angry, 'Did you not hear me boy? You may understand your situation a little better if I told you that I am also a demon'.