☘︎︎ 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙟𝙞𝙧𝙤 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙢 ☘︎︎

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝟷𝟽

sorry for the late update, I've been in hospital after a swereslide attempt *que lip bite*

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{giyuu POV}

"wheres Inosuke?" i asked Sanemi who was leaning against the gates nest to me.

We were supposed to be gone by sunrise but the Bore is already 15 minuets late. i would've thought he was keen to find Tanjiro, i guess not...

"i don't know, and i don't really care" he huffed, fiddling with his sword while successfully hiding his rage. i knew he was dying to get going; also restraining himself from storming in there and dragging Inosuke out.

I was about to respond when thundering footsteps and grunting noises neared us. it wasn't really hard to figure out who it was, i was just dreading being assigned this mission with two of the loudest people i know.

Inosuke emerged with the box Tanjiro would carry around for Nezuko, his swords were in his hands because of them not fitting on his back any longer. He was quite obviously struggling; the heavy breathing and hunched over gestures proving this.

i raised an eyebrow and sighed "what are you doing with Tanjiro's box, and why are you late" i asked annoyed, holding out my hand to restrain Sanemi from attacking Inosuke.

he huffed and puffed out his chest rather proudly, God he really gets on my nerves. oh well.

"Nezuko wouldn't get in the dam box!" he yelled, stomping his foot on the ground as scratches of protest sounded from inside, coming from an unsettled Nezuko of course. Did he just shove her in there? Jesus.

"i can tell..." i sighed, hearing more shuffling from inside "why do you need to take her anyways" i continued with a deadpan expression, gesturing us to start walking.

Inosuke instantly marched in front of us "Tanjiro never went anywhere without her, so when we get him back he'll obviously want to see her" he announced as if he had just won the lottery. And honestly, as hard it is to admit - the bore was right.

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{third person POV}

Tanjiro lay slumped on the cold floor of the abandoned house. Bitemarks and cuts littered the open flesh on his chest and thighs; some of them still bleeding onto the floor beneath the boy.

Over the spread of two days being taken to meet the upper moons, Tanjiro had gained the appearance of heavy dark circles because of the lack of sleep and was paler then usual.

His hair was matted and messy, the persistent grumbling of his stomach keeping the poor boy awake.

As foully as Tanjiro was treated there, Douma seemed to care more about the boy's health than the others. Of course he did harass Tanjiro in many ways like the others, but what was diffrent was the aftercare Douma provided when everyone was done.

This would obviously not make up for how everyone treated him, but the upper moon didn't understand how to control his emotions and simply followed suit with everyone else.

The blonde haired demon would wait till everyone was done and treat Tanjieo's wounds and clean him up. He would steal food from the markets in the city and hand feed it to the starving boy, almost like a stray dog swept off the street and bring cared for.

To be honest, if it weren't for Douma, Tanjiro would have most likely be on the verge of near death; due to blood loss and the constant forceful pleasurable acts they made him perform.

As for Tanjiro, he, himself had grown a little less hatred towards Douma. The slayer trusted him a little more than the others, which Douma himself took great pride out of.

However, the upper moon wasn't the only one to feel something towards the alluring demon slayer. Muzan of course loved Tanjiro for his physical appearance and taste; whereas Akaza enjoyed teasing him due to Tanjiro's stubborn yet cute personality.

Overall, they had started to treat him better over the last few days, he was given days to rest and even a diffrent set of clothing and water persistently. They were more gentle and caring than before, even Muzan had grown softer.

They all loved him, and well... they weren't ready for him to be taken away...

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{Inosuke POV}

"ill go this way" I announced firmly as we arrived at the city, we had only ran for around half a day to get here.

i heard a sigh come from Giyuu as i marched off on my own, the two pillars going down diffrent streets of crowded people.

This place was too crowded, i had no idea where to go or too look with all these people around here! i have to find Tanjiro, surly he's still ok... i mean he is Tanjiro after all.

OBVIOUSLY I'm still stronger then him, but he's capable enough to look after himself!

i huffed when everyone avoided me, probably because of my sword, not like i want them near me anyways; or maybe its my mask? Nezuko's box? oh well i don't care, they can stare all they want.

I started to scan the surroundings for any sight of demons in the dark alleyways when someone tapped me on the shoulder. Whipping my head around, i made eye contact with a guy dressed in a weird suit. he wore a blue jacket and weird pointy hat. How can he sense for danger in something like that?!

Pushing my mask closer to his face, i poked him in the chest with my finger "eh? what do you want, I'm doing something important cant you see?" i grumbled, narrowing my eyes from under the mask.

His face scrunched up as he placed his hand on something around a belt "sir, do you have a permit to carry around a weapon?"

shit.

"oh! i just remembered i need to go find my grandma... she ran away!" i yelled in a panic, tripping up the annoying guy and sprinting away from him as his shouts gradually got quieter.

I continued to dart between many people and stalls till i got to the outskirts of the city. that was a good excuse i made up on the spot! i think he believed me, hah!.. how stupid can you be?

i puffed up my chest proudly and shifted the box on my back, i don't know how Tanjiro could fight with this thing... my shoulders are starting to hurt.

{third person POV}

Inosuke continued to rant inside his head as he explored the rural arears of the city, gradually venturing deeper into the woods which surrounded everything.

He started to consider going back and looking for the others when he stumbled upon a wide clearing of trees leading to a very run down house. It was certainly big and practically falling apart from the outside.

'maybe i should check it out?' the demon slayer wondered, staring at the house with the beaded eyes of his mask.

'oh well why not, i might find something interesting' he thought and confidentially thrashed the door down with a single kick.

A loud echo resonated through the whole house, a sudden rattling of chains catching Inosuke's keen ears. The demon slayer was instantly on high alert from the sound and whipped out his swords, carefully walking up a flight of stairs where the rattling previously came from.

His feet cautiously travelled along the tarnished floor boards; the occasional splatter of dried blood making him even more tense as he hid behind a door frame.

Taking a deep breath Inosuke leapt out from behind the frame; swords barred and muscles flexed. Suddenly he haltered when his eyes caught sight of none other than Tanjiro Kamado.

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