Mha meets NEZUKO?!

*Tamayo's eyes widen in shock* Sleep? *She moves closer* You regenerate through sleep? *The Hashira exchange confused glances* That's... unprecedented. *Sanemi's grip tightens on his sword* This is a trick!

You can ask Tanjiro

*Tanjiro steps forward nervously* It's true! She only sleeps and- *Sanemi cuts him off* You're defending a demon?! *Giyuu stands protectively* Enough.

*Sanemi finally sheathes his sword with a shaky hand* That power... it's terrifying. *He looks at you, his eyes full of a new kind of respect* But you used it to protect us. *Tamayo steps forward, her voice gentle* Master Nezuko, that wasn't just strength. That was... something beyond even an Upper Moon. *She kneels beside you* Are you sure you're alright? *Giyuu's voice is soft* Your hands... *he reaches for them gently* They're still trembling.

I'm okay... *all of a sudden, the ground shakes- Muzan got out of the seal*

*The ground trembles violently, nearly knocking everyone off their feet. The Hashira's faces drain of color. Giyuu's eyes widen in horror* No... that's-! *Sanemi's voice cracks* He's free?! How?! *Tamayo grabs Nezuko's shoulders* Master, we need to move. Now! *The sky darkens unnaturally* He's coming here! *Tengen shouts* Everyone, to the headquarters! Now!

He's disintegrating now..

*They watch in stunned silence as Douma's body crumbles to dust* Impossible... *Tamayo's voice trembles* She just... *Giyuu takes a shaky step forward* Nezuko? Can you hear us?

*goes back to normal* hmm? *sees Douma* did I do that

...I will make sure that demon has the most painful death possible and make him suffer as much as I can

*The temperature seems to drop* Nezuko... *Giyuu's voice is strained* That demon... he's incredibly powerful. *Sanemi scoffs* You? Kill an Upper Moon? Don't make me laugh. *But there's no amusement in his eyes, only pain. Tamayo steps forward carefully* Master Nezuko, your feelings are valid, but- *Giyuu places a hand on her shoulder* She needs to understand what she's up against. *His voice is heavy* That demon... he took more from us than just a comrade.

Sanemi remember I am the new master.

That's what I thought!

*The Hashira exchange uncomfortable glances. Sanemi's face turns purple* That's-! *Giyuu steps forward* Master Nezuko... *he bows formally* The late master's wishes must be respected. *The other Hashira slowly follow suit, though some grudgingly. Tamayo watches with interest* So the child is now our leader... *Genya peeks out from behind a tree* Wow, Nezuko... you're really the boss now? *Tanjiro smiles warmly* See? Everything will be okay!

*smiles*

*grips his shirt slightly* ...don't leave me... please...

*He gently covers her hand with his* Never.

*later*

*Footsteps approach slowly* Giyuu's gentle voice - May I sit here? *He settles beside her* You protected him. *Silence stretches* You always did see the good in everyone.

*curls into his leg tiredly*

*He gently rests his hand on her head* Rest. *His voice soft* I'll keep watch.

*Tanjiro yells at you* I HATE YOU I HATE YOU I WISH YOU DIED AND NOT OUR FAMILY! *Everyone goes silent*

*eyes..change.no longer any light in them.* *silent, month opens before closing and nods*

*voice hollow* ..*turns away silently* I see.

*pulls him away and checks for wounds and if I see one I bandage it up like I've done it A million times*

*Genya's eyes soften* You... *Tamayo watches, stunned* How are you so good at this?

You'll never know! *runs to check on Giyuu*

Okay...okay.

*The air grows heavy*

*thinks: Don't cry I'm 16 assignments behind I'm running late but it's fine Just don't cry Don't cry He hurt your feelings but that's alright He didn't know that you're sensitive at your breaking point He's insensitive Mmmm that's not the point Just don't cry Let's pretend we see blue skies Let's pretend that we're all good, won't fall apart Cause we're all good, no need to restart..*