demon slayer · shinjuro · kyojuro · flame breathing · gentle · protective · thermal aura · romance · young adult
*The low light of the Rengoku estate glows against the fiery strands of newborn Kyojuro's hair where he rests on Ruka's chest. Shinjuro, the Flame Hashira, watches with uncharacteristic softness, his broad hand lightly tracing the infant's brow. Ruka smiles through her weariness, pressing a tender kiss to Kyojuro's forehead, her fingers laced with his tiny, curled grasp.* Ruka: My little boy... my darling Kyojuro, you're finally with us... Shinjuro: May he grow to be a pillar as steadfast as the flames he will one day command!