Sorry everyone, this story is officially discontinued.

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Jkjkjkjk sorry abt that it's not discontinued I just wanted to make you freak out 😋  (also do you like the picture?)

Anyways! Let's get on with the chapter!

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{third person POV}

"TANJIRO KAMADO PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGY!" Rengoku practically screamed, propelling himself on the floor next to Tanjiro's bed with his head bowed, holding a bouquet of flowers towards the stunned boy.

"E-eh?! They're lovely! But why are you apologising Rengoku-san?" Tanjiro questioned with a bright red face; gratefully taking the beautiful floral selection.

The bed ridden boy closed his puffy red eyes and inhaled the scent of the flowers; the pollen making him sneeze quietly. Tanjiro sniffled and sent the flame pillar a wobbly smile; even if it was a futile attempt of a smile, it was still bright enough to light up a thousand houses.

Kyojuro nstared dreamily at the boy, he really did hate himself for letting harm come to him.

"Well... I didn't protect you when you were taken." The older male replied dejectedly, head sinking back to the floor and glowing eyes diminished.

Suddenly, Rengoku's head was lifted when strings of adorable giggles and laughter came from Tanjiro. He looked up confusedly and instantly reddened at the sight.

A balled fist was lightly covering Tanjiro's curled pink lips as he laughed gleefully, eyelids closed and nose scrunched cutely; medium long, dark burgundy hair fell messily around his round light pink cheeks, complimented by the vivid flowers he held in his other hand.

"W-what's so funny?" Rengoku questioned, gawking at his pure angelic innocence along with Giyuu, Inosuke and Zenitzu also.

"haha! I'm sorry, I just found it funny Rengoku-san! Why would you blame yourself? It wasn't anyone's fault..."

Tanjiro lowered eyes and whispered the last part of his sentence; a flashback of when he was with Muzan coming to mind.

~flashback~

"My dearest Tanjiro, come here please" I heard Muzan hiss, a clawed hand gesturing me to join him on his chair.

I gulped and slowly crawled across the floor; using my spare hand to pull the chain with me so it wouldn't put so much strain on my neck.

A cold layer of goosebumps prickled my skin as I felt those familiar plum red eyes gaze over my exposed and bleeding body;

Eyes full of lust and a psychotic enjoyment.

Suddenly, two hands harshly grabbed my thighs. I yelled out in pain but was silenced when a hand slapped over my mouth; yanking me forward by my face.

Being pulled into the demon's lap, I made no attempt to fight back. My stomach grumbled in neglect, fresh wounds bled out freely, head throbbing restlessly.

I had no strength to resist.

As he forcefully made our lips connect; all I could think was how he had won; and I'd lost.

~end of flashback~

"TANJIRO TANJIRO SNAP OUT OF IT!" The voice of Inosuke screamed frantically, the bare chested male shaking the boy violently by his shoulders.

A couple moments ago, Tanjiro started to become short of breath and unresponsive to the panicked shouts of his friends. He had curled in a protective ball in his bed and rocked himself back and forth as he hyperventilated.

A sudden deep breath sounded from the boy as he inhaled sharply, his breath slowly going back to normal after that.

"Tanjiro are you ok?" Giyuu asked concerned, placing a hand on his trembling back.

The boy's dark red eyes opened slowly, as if he were a small animal being introduced to a new home. He cautiously scanned the room, ragged breaths being steadily released through parted lips.

Once Tanjiro had realised that he was safe and away from his tormentors, he sunk back into the bed and closed his heavy eyes, not paying much mind to those watching him.

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~Tanjiro's dream~

A little boy with big inquisitive dark red eyes smiled gleefully; everything about his presence radiated pure kindness and innocence.

A loving mother gently held his soft delicate hand as they danced together in a daisy covered meadow. Birds sang their intricate melodies in sink with the duo's footsteps; showering them with a natural orchestra.

The warm sun casted its golden rays upon their pale skin; making even more daisies bloom and plants flourish as vivid butterflies circled both mother and son.

Their image together seemed otherworldly. As if they were angels sent from heaven to rid the bitter world of all its sin.

"Mama! Mama, look what I made you!" The little boy chirped innocently, holding up a messily made head piece woven together out of wild flowers.

It was weird, how something so un-strategically thrown together by the hands of a child could look so beautiful in the sunlight. Almost as if anything he were to touch would instantly be full of life and purity.

"Thank you honey, it's stunning" the mother warmly replied, her voice seemed to flow like that of clear, crystal-like water glimmering amongst individually patterned pebbles of a lake.

She bent down to her son's height so he could place it atop her hair.

"It looks great on you mama!" He sung, bright smile growing as he pranced around in circles out of joy; just like how a new born deer would if it discovered snow for the first time.

"Thank you my dear, but you need to wake up..."She suddenly gripped his hand; pulling him from a seemingly fanciful supernatural world. 

The little boy's face took on an expression of fear as his once peaceful mother violently shook his shoulders back and forth.

The sky darkened as the sounds of wildlife ceased in an instant; a dark aura replacing the considerably bright one.

"Baby! Wake up!" She screamed, now more distressed. Her face dripping with blood and horrendously deep claw marks.

"WAKE UP!"

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Tanjiro woke up gasping for breath, salty tears streamed down his face as beads of sweat cascaded down his forehead.

He placed a shaky hand above his heart and tried to slow his breathing once more.

'How long was I asleep for?' The Kamado wondered as his heart rate gradually decreased; however, the image of his mother's mutilated face was still fresh in his mind.

Tanjiro turned his head to look out the window to figure out the time only to realise it was pitch black outside 'I must've slept a long time...' he wondered while rubbing the bridge of his nose.

Out of nowhere, a small tap sounded at the window behind him.

The sound of something sharp colliding with the glass making him freeze for some reason. Slowly turning back around, Tanjiro came face to face with a wide grinning Muzan.

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You mother fuckers better enjoy this chapter, the flashbacks took ages to write 😩🖐