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Tanjiro Kamado was dying. His body ached and burned with fever. His wife and sister tended to him in a vain attempt to comfort him but he knew it was pointless. He turned 25 soon. It was time for him to pay the price for activating his mark. He knew that his friends knew this too. After all the same thing had happened to Giyuu and Shinazugawa. "Nii-san please don't die. I can't lose you too, don't leave me alone". Nezuko cried tears streaming down her face. He smiled "It alright, Nezuko, no matter what happens your big brother will always be with you. Besides you'll never be alone. Zenitsu will take care of you" He turned to Zenistu who was sobbing heavily "Right, Zenitsu". Zenistu nodded "Right, I'll protect her no matter what" he agreed still crying. Tanjiro smiled and then turned to his wife. Silent tears streamed down her cheek. Even after all these years she still struggle to show emotion. "Kanoe, remember to always follow your heart, and look after the children for me ok". She nodded silently. Then he turned to Inosuke, shocked to see the tears in his eyes. He had only seen Inosuke cry twice before. Once when Rengoku died and the other was after the battle with Muzan. "Inosuke you have to be strong, ok, make sure to protect everyone for me". Inosuke shouted " Of course I will protect them, you idiot, I am the strongest" But despite his claims the tears stilled spilled down his cheeks. "Thank you Inosuke, I love you all, make sure to take care of each other". And with that the world began to dim and every thing turned black. Suddenly he heard a voice say " Welcome home Ni-chan". He turned and there standing in front of him was his family. "Father, Mother, Takeo, Shiguru, Hanako, Rokuta". His legs moved on their own and he rushed towards them sobbing before tackling his mother in a hug. "It's all right Tanjiro. I am here now. You did such a good job taking care of Nezuko". "Indeed you did an excellent job". Another voice added causing him to freeze. He turned standing before him was Rengoku and all the others. "Rengoku, Shinobu, Giyuu, Muichiro, Genya, Kanroji, everyone" he turned and bowed at their feet "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" He cried " I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to save you, I'm sorry you died protecting me, I'm sorry, I'm sorry". Rengoku bent down and embraced him. "Our deaths were not you fault, You have nothing to be sorry for". "Yeah don't talk like that" Kanroji scolded "After all it's because of you we defeated Muzan". "She right, you know" Shinubo stated "It's thanks to you that we can all rest in peace". " Yeah, because of you, when we're reborn, we won't have to worry about demons" Tokito said smiling. "Nii-chan, Nii-chan, When we're reborn can we be sibling again?" Hanako asked. "Definitely" He promised before standing up and following them into the light. "Tanjiro". Tanjiro jumped at the sound of his mother's voice. Wondering why his head had suddenly been filled with images of demons and the smell of blood. He shook his head and hurried to answer his mother. "Yes mom". " Can you and Nezuko drop Rokuta off at the nursery today? Your father and I have a lot of orders at the bakery today". "Sure mom, do I need to take Hanako and Shiguru too?" "No, they took the bus with Takeo". Tanjiro nodded and quickly got himself and Rokuta ready and Nezuko met him at the door. They didn't want to be late so they hurried to the nursery and began searching for Rokuta's class. "Hello can I help you". Nezuko and Tanjiro turned to find a large man with cloudy eyes staring at them. He's huge! they thought in unison. "Um right we're here to check Rokuta in". "Hana gima" Rokuta exclaimed and reached out for him. The man smiled and took Rokuta. "Ah yes, how are you today Rokuta? Ready for class" Rokuta smiled and nodded excitedly. "I'll take him from here" the man said. As they walked out, a man with long red hair and strange birthmark and a women with long dark hair entered holding a small child. " Wow! that man kinda looks like dad" Nekuko remarked. Tanjiro nodded " Come on, hurry or we will late". And they ran the rest of the way to school. Once they arrived nezuko walked the other way "See you after class" she waved. "Say hello to the Muchiro and Yuichiro for me" He shouted after her. Then he rushed to his classroom. "There you are" Inosuke shouted grinning "I can't believe you were almost late for Rengoku sensei's lesson on ancient samurais. He promised to bring a real sword". "Sorry Inosuke, I had to drop Rokuta off today". "That's ok Tanjiro" a quieter voice stated. Tanjiro blushed as Kanoe came up to him. "Guess what?" she smiled " Kanae got engage to Sanemi the other day." "Yeah" Genya exclaimed "And I am going to be his best man." "WHAATT, YOUR TELING ME THAT GUY ACTUALLY MANAGE TO GET A PRETTY GIRL." Zenistu shouted. "Zenitsu don't be rude" Tanjiro sighed. " That great news we should celebrate after school. Do you want to go to that new restaurant". "You mean the one with the snake decoration and huge servings" Kanoe asked. He nodded. "Of course" Kanoe answered. Then she bit her lip. "Do you.. Um.. would you like to come to the wedding with me". Tanjiro face flushed red. "of..of course I would, I can't wait". However before he could say anything else the door burst open. "I have arrived" Rengoku sensei Exclaimed in his usual loud and boisterous voice. "Now who's ready for a lesson on ancient sword techniques"