Argentum: Ahhhhh….. I've been waiting for this chapter for a while.

Judan: I've also been waiting for this, will be interesting to see what you do.

Slayer: Heh time for another special chapter eh?

Argentum: Yep!

Mitsuri: Sweet~! Can't wait to kick some demon butt!

Grel'Slyfer: Pretty sure you're the ones who're about to get your butts kicked.

Mitsuri: HEY! That's not nice!

Grel'Slyfer: I am evil.

Mitsuri: Oh…

Argentum: Yeah but enough of that! Let's get to the good stuff! Mitsuri mind starting us off?

Mitsuri: Of course not! Ahem! The Dark Guard productions only own their OC's and reality building concepts. Everything else belongs to their respective owners. Now without further ado…

Everyone: Here's the story!

Hello= Regular talk

Hello= Thoughts

[Hello]= Radio

(Hello)= Telepathy/Mind reading

Chapter Thirty: Special third person Chapter! Chapter two! Fight! Dragon and Fire God vs The Demon moon!

The air though was once joyous was now so thick with tension one could cut it with a knife. Even though it was slightly disrupted by Michael's rather despairing remark of them all dying. However no one there could refute the claim that he had made. The upper demon watched on, waiting for the humans and dragon to try and start the fight. To him I would not make a bit of difference, all of them were insects in his mind.

Standing up Michael walked forward, all of his wounds healed. He narrowed his eyes as he looked at everyone around him. They were shaking in their shoes, even the ever boisterous Innosuke looked on the verge of running. He himself could also feel it, the fear of simply standing in this beings presence. His hands were shaking and he had a hard time breathing.

"I'm waiting." Gritting his teeth the dragon in human form glared at the demon. "Come, and show me why all of you are such a threat." The first one to respond to his challenge was the love Hashira.

"San no Kata Koi Neko Shigure!" With a yell she unleashed a series of arched slashes from a few feet away from the upper moon. The demon didn't even flinch and easily batted away all of her slashes.

However even he had looked intrigued. "I will admit that your weapon is unique. However know that it will not mean much to me." Scowling Mitsuri didn't let up her assault.

"Roku no Kata Neko Ashi Koi Kaze!" Jumping up she looked down at her enemy and whipped her ribbon sword at the demon moon. Though she did this multiple times the second strongest demon simply deflected them. Landing she rushed forward. "Go no Kata Yurameku Renjō Midarezume!" She had stopped just short, barely dodging a swing from the demon. Then summersaulting backwards she attacked once again. Again this seemed to not even affect the first demon moon.

Having had enough of being scared Innosuke rushed forward. "You're not so tough! And I'll prove it! Ni no Kiba Kirisaki!"

Turning to him Mitsuri yelled at him. "No! Stay back!" Innosuke didn't listen and struck out with both his swords, aiming at the demon's neck. It was over in an instant; the sound of shattering metal was heard. For a moment the boar boy stood still before his chest erupted open in a shower of blood, sword fragments falling at the same time he fell. "Innosuke Kun!" As Innosuke fell backwards Michael had enough of simply watching, and teleported forward in a burst of black flames. Catching Innosuke he parried a sword thrust from the enemy before teleporting back.

"Don't think it'll be that easy now you monster!" The upper moon simply hummed as Michael patched Innosuke up. "You good?" The boar boy nodded but didn't stand up. Eyes glowing with power Michael turned to the upper moon. "What is your name?"

For a moment there was silence before he finally spoke. "Kokushibo, the strongest demon in existence next to that man." Michael nodded holding his sword tightly.

"Kokushibo then… I am Michael Varis Smith! And I will be the one to defeat you!" The demon said nothing simply looked the young dragon over.

"Prove it." With a yell Michael rushed forward, as he made it ten feet in front of the upper moon. While I shouldn't use too much magic, a bit here and there should be fine. Got to keep most of it for healing though. With that thought Michael teleported behind the demon. Ichi no kata Shiranui! Using his silent techniques the young elder dragon aimed for his enemy's neck. Only for his strike to be deflected with ease, Kokushibo only needing to turn his blade and strike his. Arms jarring Michael raised a hand up. Using one of his favorite spells, Michael sent a wave of pressure at the demon.

Though a bit surprised Kokushibo simply let the spell flow around him. "Interesting." Seeing how his back was turned Mitsuri struck again.

"Ichi no Kata Hatsukoi no Wananaki!" Her attack was thwarted by a quick slash that sent her flying. That's when thunder was heard and Kokushibo twirled and deflected Zenitsu's slash upwards. As he was left vulnerable Nezuko jumped and pushed him out of the way. The demon sword came down and broke the wooden floor. As the two rolled they quickly got up as Kanao rushed forward at the same time Michael attacked.

"Shi no kata Beni Hanagoromo!"

"Ni no kata Nobori En Ten!" As the two attacks converged on the demon he simply took a step back and swung at both. His one slash cancelling out both of their forms. Jumping up right in the middle of his swing was Tanjiro.

"Ichi no Kata Minamo Giri!" With a simple step back Tanjiro missed and Michael had to pull back on his haori. Even with the quick save, Tanjiro had a bit of his right sleeve cut off. As the water user landed on his feet, all three attacked. Kanao with her fourth form, Tanjiro with his third, and Michael using his third. Behind their enemy Zenitsu had charged in from behind.

Calmly did the upper moon call out his own attack. "Ni no kata Shuka no Rōgetsu." Everyone's eyes widened as they learned that this demon also had breathing techniques. This one blew everyone back with crescent blades that seemed to come from all directions of the demon's body. Michael as the strongest did his best to protect the two he could.

Shi no kata Sei En no Uneri! It was partially successful counter; however all of them still gained substantial wounds as they rolled along the ground. Behind the demon Zenitsu was blasted back, receiving the worst of the damage. Healing himself along with Kanao and Tanjiro, the young dragon stood up. A little out of breath now, looking behind his opponent he could see Nezuko using what she's learned to slowly heal Zenitsu. Glad everyone paid attention to my lessons. Looking back at his foe Michael gripped his sword. His face… that calm visage… he's just toying with us!

Growling Michael rushed forward. Go no kata Enko! Swing his blade as the flame tiger appeared, the elder dragon prepared for another move. San no kata Kien Banjo! Rushing forward was also Tanjiro.

"Shi no Kata Uchishio!" Both struck, with Michael being the lead offence. Tanjiro twisted around and struck multiple times, however his attacks were easily deflected along with Michael's. The upper moon only need a few simple flicks of his blade to defend himself. As they were blown back Mitsuri took her chance to attack again. Whipping at him with her sword, playing support as everyone else attacked up close. She hated how she couldn't simply fight up front, how she couldn't take the hits for the children around her.

The only other adult here is Michael Kun! And even then he's still my junior! She felt terrible how she a Hashira couldn't even land a decent hit on the upper moon. Rushing forward Nezuko kicked down at the demons head. Instead of using his sword however, Kokushibo tried using his forearm. That turned out to be the first mistake he had made during the fight. For with a snap Nezuko broke the arm and landed a clean kick to his head.

Blood shot from his nose as his eyes widened in shock. Everyone even a recovered Innosuke saw this as their chance. Rushing forward everyone attacked, finally managing to get some decent hits in. It was not to last however, for with a shout Kokushibo unleashed another form.

"Go no kata Geppaku Saika!" With curved slashes he created a vortex of crescent moons blades. Each layer of the vortex slashed out at his enemies. Nezuko lost an arm, Tanjiro covered Kanao and got his back cut open, Mitsuri and Innosuke were cut open from the front, and Michael was slashed multiple times across his chest. The only one to escape was Zenitsu thanks to his thunder breathing. Even then he got a slight cut on his cheek as he caught Nezuko. As Tanjiro and Michael healed themselves, Mitsuri and Kanao stood up on shaky legs. The former now in rough shape with her breathing heavy and labored. Finished healing his wounds Michael stood up and put a hand on her back.

As she felt the pain disappear the love Hashira smiled at him. "Thanks Michael Kun." The dragon nodded not taking his eyes off the upper moon. Having healed himself Tanjiro waved his sword around.

For once he simply thought of his technique, taking inspiration from Michael. Jū no Kata Seisei Ruten! With a breath he rushed forward. Seeing what he was doing Michael jumped a bit to the side and charged forward himself.

Ku no kata Rengoku! Using his strongest form alongside the younger boy, both rushed forward with a surge of speed. Narrowing his six eyes Kokushibo saw the danger in these techniques. So countered with another of his own.

Sheathing his sword Kokushibo spoke softly. "Ichi no kata Yamidzuki - Yoi no Miya." Unsheathing his sword he struck with speeds faster than lightning. His form collided with both of his enemies. For a moment it seemed like an even match, but then the sound of breaking metal rang out. Tanjiro could only stare in disbelief as his sword broke. Michael seeing this gritted his teeth and jumped in front of Tanjiro. His instincts screaming at him as he slashed again. His opponent however simply countered and sent him flying into Tanjiro. Both were knocked through another wall where they fell unconscious.

Kanao seeing this screamed out her crushes name. "Tanjiro!" However before she could do anything, the demon appeared between everyone else and the unconscious swordsmen.

"You do not have time to worry about them, but do not worry I'll be sending all of you to the same place soon enough." Everyone could only prepare angrily for the continuation of the fight.

Burn in the fires of both the sun and abyss! So says I the great swordsman line break!

Having had her leg regenerated Nezuko stood up, worry welling up in her. Not just for her older brother, but also for Michael, someone she had become very close to. To her he was like both of their older brother. She could see how much Tanjiro looked up to him, and in turn she looked up to the both of them. Gripping her fists tightly together she drew blood, and then rushed forward. Behind her Zenitsu zipped past her and struck.

"Ichi no kata Hekireki Issen Hachiren." His voice was a whisper, yet he struck eight times in lightning fast succession. Allowing Nezuko to come up and kick at the upper moon's middle. This time she knew how to land a blow, so as Kokushibo swung out at her leg. Not wanting to experience the power behind her kick again. Nezuko smirked at his instinctive slash and slammed her leg down before ducking down low. The demon's sword completely missing her. With a smirk she leaned far back, and using her right hand as a support, kicked upwards with her other leg.

Her kick connected with jaw shattering force, forcing Kokushibo upwards, blood coming from his mouth as her foot connected with his chin. Taking advantage of Nezuko's incredible super leg strength, Zenitsu attacked again. Once more did thunder boom out as he bounced around the room. Continuing to slash at the demon with flashes of lightning, Innosuke also jumped forward ignoring his injuries.

Unfortunately as soon as Innosuke's swords made contact they shattered even further. Grabbing the boar boy's neck Kokushibo landed and was about to crush it when the love Hashira struck.

"Get away from him! Roku no Kata Neko Ashi Koi Kaze!" Her attack left small cuts on the upper moon, and he was forced to let go to attend to the larger threat. As Innosuke fell he struggled to get back up, however even though Kokushibo didn't finish. His throat was still partially crushed. Using his thunder breathing Zenitsu got him out of the way before striking forward once more. Sensing the threat the demon moon turned and struck out. For a brief moment thunder and moon met, unfortunately one had to give, and it wasn't the moon.

With a snap Zenitsu's sword was broken as well and he was slashed across the chest. Nezuko's eyes widened in fear and she rushed to him, grabbing his now truly unconscious body, and began healing him. The cut was deep and the yellow boy was losing blood fast. Nezuko couldn't help but shed tears for the boy she was falling in love with.

Gritting her teeth Mitsuri rushed forward. "Ichi no Kata Hatsukoi no Wananaki!" She put everything she had into this attack, Kokushibo seeing this swung back with his own.

"Shichi no kata Yakkyō - Dzukibae." Just by looking at it Mitsuri knew this wasn't its full strength, and with a single strike he sent out multiple waves of slashes that traveled along the ground. Defending himself but also cutting up the love Hashira. As the attacked launched her back, Mitsuri rolled to her feet, breath heavy, and blood pouring from multiple wounds. "You are getting tired Hashira. I've also noticed that despite being able to heal from wounds. Not all of you can do so; you for example can't heal yourself. What's more the healing does not fully recover your stamina. Come to terms with this, your deaths are nigh."

Mitsuri could only grit her teeth in frustration. He's right! Even though all of us have far surpassed normal demon slayers. With Kanao, Tanjiro, and Michael having even reached low level Hashira strength. We can't beat this guy like this! Especially with so many of us out of commission! Shaking her head the pink haired woman slapped her cheeks. NO! I won't give up here! Everyone is counting on me! What's more I haven't even gotten married yet! With a yell she charged forward, Kanao doing the same.

As the love Hashira used her first form, Kanao used her fifth. As the attacks converged, Kokushibo swung using his fifth form once more to simply batter them all back. Landing next to each other, the two helped one another up as Kanao healed their wounds.

She was able to heal all of them except for a small cut up above her eye. "Mitsuri San… I don't want to worry you but I'm out of magic." The love Hashira grimaced heavily at that.

"I see… we're in trouble." Leaping next to them Nezuko spoke up.

"I-still little left." They turned to her and nodded before getting into their stances once more. Rushing forward Kanao charged in. As Kokushibo struck she jumped and twisted her body.

"Roku no kata Uzumomo!" Her sword connected and left a small cut on the demon's neck. As she landed Mitsuri took the time to attack. Using her sixth form once more she unleashed faster and stronger slashes onto the upper moon. Kokushibo swiftly blocked them as Nezuko slipped by his defense with a round house kick to his stomach. Again her unexpected strength made the so called second strongest demon spit up blood. The kick also launched him through another wall. Funnily enough it was the last unscathed wall in the room. It had led to a room with some windows.

They were facing east and the girls could only stare with hope, the sun was starting to peak through the dark sky. Deciding that they needed to take the fight into the room to keep him there. All three rushed forward, prepared for another round. As she ran forward Nezuko however heard a faint voice.

(Nezuko! Use it! And save your brother!) Something triggered in her, and on instinct Nezuko threw her bloody hands forward.

"Kekkijutsu! Bakketsu!" A wave of blood exploded from her hand, turning into pinkish flames that engulfed the upper moon.

"Argh!" This time Kokushibo truly felt pain as Nezuko's blood demon art hit him. "What is this? I had my suspicions before, but now I know that you are a demon, how are you fighting against that man's control?" His question went unanswered as she kicked up a piece of wood and kicked it at him. Narrowing his eyes he sliced the piece before deflecting an attack from Kanao. "You insects don't know when to quit." Striking back at Mitsuri's attacks he seemed to finally have enough. "I've run out of patience for all of you!"

Raising his sword up it grew massive, with multiple curved upwards spikes coming out of both sides. "Hachi no kata Getsuryū Rinbi!" With a single slash, the upper moon created an enormous singular waved of crescent moon blades. Jumping in front of her friends Nezuko cut open her hands with her sharp nails.

"Kekkijutsu! Bakketsu!" Unleashing her blood demon art, the demon girl hoped to deflect the attack. She was only slightly successful as the crescent moons cut through her flames. Using her body as a shield Nezuko yelled in pain as her body was slashed multiple times. "AHH!" As she was blown back, so to were Kanao and Mitsuri. All of them were badly wounded, even as Kanao used the last bit of her energy healing them. Following her example Nezuko also spent the last bit of her strength healing their wounds.

While they were able to take care of their major injuries, they were still riddled in smaller wounds. The only one who was still healing was Nezuko, and that was only thanks to her demon physiology. Shakily all three stood up, breathing heavily and bleeding all over the floor.

Getting ready for another bout Mitsuri encouraged the younger girls. "We don't have long until the sun comes up; we just need to last until then." Kanao and Nezuko both nodded in agreement at this. Looking back at their enemy Kanao had made a decision.

I'm going to need to use the final form for this. Even if I go blind from it I'll at least have defeated the second strongest demon!

It was not to be however, for Kokushibo had heard them and quickly scoffed. "And what makes you think I'd allow you to last that long? All of you are naught but fools! Time to finally finish you pests off! Starting with your main healer!" With blinding speed Kokushibo rushed forward, his target Kanao. Both Mitsuri and Nezuko's eyes widened as Kanao closed hers in fear, simply unable to respond in time.

I'm sorry Nee Chan… and also I'm sorry to you Tanjiro. Guess I won't be seeing you again. Expecting to die she was surprised to hear a clang of metal. Opening her eyes she was surprised to see both Tanjiro and Michael in front of her. Blocking Kokushibo before pushing him back. Both looked roughed up but fine at the moment.

Tanjiro then yelled something that made the girl's heart flutter. "If you think I'd let you kill the woman I love than think again! If you want to get to her you'll have to go through me!" Her breath hitched as tears of relief and joy came to her eyes. As for the dragon and water breather, they were once again prepared to fight the second strongest demon. With a change in aura that only she could see Michael charged in first. Sword raised and covered in flames, however much to everyone's surprise, the flames turned into a vibrant shade purple with a pitch black base.

"What is this?!" With a shout of surprise Kokushibo barely blocked Michael's attack, his face purely stoic, yet his look was overshadowed by the rage in his eyes. A look Kokushibo had no care for. "Fine you die first dragon."

Burn in the fires of both the sun and abyss! So says I the great swordsman line break!

Michael could feel energy pouring into his body, his limbs fatigue faded away, and his magic was restoring itself at unprecedented rates. What is going on with me? This feelings… it's like when I fought Grel'Slyfer. Only much more potent! Deciding to not look a gift horse in the mouth, Michael began to unleash every form he could chain together. His attacks seemed to finally be doing something as he held his ground.

But it was not to last. "You think you can defeat me? No matter what tricks you use you will never defeat me!" With a yell the first upper moon began beating the young dragon back. Looking was Tanjiro who tried to think of any way he could help. His mind going through everything he's ever known. That's when he finally remembered something from so long ago. As he did so a voice spoke to him.

(Breathe Tanjiro and become the fire God)

"Tou San…" As he remembered something from a happier time. As he remembered a dance his father taught him, remembered a way his father taught him to breathe. Tanjiro got an answer, one he hoped he wasn't wrong on. Just in case he turned to Kanao and spoke. "Kanao Chan I don't know if I'll survive this but I want to do this just in case." The flower girl was about to question him, when he kissed the beautiful girl on the lips. Suffice to say she was not expecting that, as for Nezuko and Mitsuri they could only look with their jaws dropped. Pulling back Tanjiro was about to charge into battle when Kanao grabbed his haori.

With a face that could put a tomato to shame she held her sword out to him. "Yo-you'll nee-need this." Blushing himself Tanjiro nodded and after dropping his broken sword took Kanao's. Looking forward Tanjiro breathed differently and charged forward.

"Hinokami Kagura!" Looking at Tanjiro Kokushibo's eyes widened as Tanjiro brought down his borrowed blade. "Enbu!" The sword caught fire and after shoving Michael away, the demon barely defended himself from Tanjiro's assault. Tanjiro didn't let this deter him and became relentless as he charged forward. Following his lead Michael unleashed his own flaming attacks on their enemy. The girls had no idea what was going on, first Michael's flames had become black and purple. Now Tanjiro was unleashing an attack of fire against the demon.

Mitsuri shook her head and turned to Nezuko. "Do you have any idea what is going on? I'm guessing Michael is doing some magic thing, but what is your brother doing?"

Nezuko shook her head just as shocked as the other two. "I-I don-don't know, family… that's a family dance." Her broken speech didn't explain everything, but the other two figured that the style Tanjiro was using was some kind of traditional family dance. They swore to figure out more of it later, for now they turned back to the fight.

Deflecting another pair of attacks Kokushibo spoke in a voice of barely restrained anger. "Those eyes… your hair… your earrings and now even that blasted sun breathing! You're the spitting image of my brother… I don't know if you're a descendent, a successor or even just someone who happens to look similar! I hate you! I'll kill you and prove that I was always better than Yoriichi!" Tanjiro and Michael had no idea what he was talking about.

Although Michael knew what Sun breathing was from his talks with the Rengoku's, he didn't quite care at that moment in time. Both simply charged forth, cracks appearing in the ground as he and Tanjiro danced around the first upper moon. The demon now taking the fight a little more seriously, pushing both to the brink of collapse. Scars were gouged into the ceiling, the walls, and the ground. Both continually pushing forward, using whatever they had left to survive.

Their movements were beginning to slow and Tanjiro could only grit his teeth. My arms feel as if they're about to fall off! I haven't even mastered Zen Shūchū Jōchū quite yet! Shaking his head he pressed on. No it doesn't matter! Everyone is counting on me and Michael to hold out! And I won't fail those I care about! As he fought Tanjiro remembered Michael's words. Remember do your best! And if it isn't enough die with a smile on your face! "RAGH!" Yelling he pushed himself to his limits.

His partner for the fight wasn't doing too hot either. Dammit! I'm losing focus! I've lost too much blood and whatever has been empowering me is leaving! His flames were starting to flicker back to their normal color. Come on! Just a few more minutes!

Kokushibo having had enough brought his blade up and swung. "Enough! Die like the worms you are! Jū Shi no kata Kyōhen - Tenman Sengetsu!" Out of his enormous blade an omnidirectional vortex appeared from out of the blade. Cutting up both demon slayers and throwing them through the ceiling. As their friends called out to them in worry, the demon turned to them. "Your nex-" He was interrupted as both jumped down from the hole created and slashed at his body. "Why won't you insects die?!" Kokushibo received no answer, just another barrage of techniques and cuts.

Light was now beginning to drip in from the windows. Some of it hitting the demon, with a hiss he hissed jumped back. Damn! I need to finish this now! He however would never get the chance, instead Michael in a moment of realization and brilliancy shouted at Tanjiro.

"Tanjiro! Destroy the wall to the outside!" The boy's eyes widened as Kokushibo rushed forward to stop them. That's when Mitsuri struck; swinging her sword she wrapped it around his arm.

"Hold on girls!" Kanao and Nezuko gave affirmatives as all three tried to hold him back. The demon's eyes widened as his two biggest threats slashed at the wall. It crumbled in an instant. Overhead everyone heard thunder as an awake Zenitsu cut through the rest of the floors.

"This is for hurting my Nezuko Chan!" Said demon girl's heart fluttered as sun came in from not just the destroyed wall. But all the destroyed floors up to the ceiling, growling the demon jumped into the remaining shade. Everyone was now exhausted, they had used the rest of their energy to allow the sun to come into the room. Pulling the ribbon sword off his wrist Kokushibo looked at everyone, while Tanjiro and Michael prepared for another attack. Everyone was feeling extremely thankful that they had planned their operation so close to the morning now.

Looking at them, seeing their tired and exhausted forms, yet seeing how they were still willing to fight made the demon sigh. "I should have simply ended you from the beginning. I have only myself to blame for this." Turning his sword back to normal the upper moon sheathed his blade. He then glared at Tanjiro. "Next we meet I will destroy you, and then finally the last remnant of my brother will be gone from this world." With a flash he disappeared from the room. After a few moments of waiting, simply to see if he would come back, everyone fell onto their backs.

From the whole in the ceiling Zenitsu jumped down and promptly fell on his face. "Ow." He was too exhausted to say anything else. After a moment of heavy breathing Mitsuri spoke up cheerfully.

"Whelp!" Popping the p she raised her fist. "We survived an upper moon! Congrats everyone!" That got everyone to snort before the pained laughter began. That's when Innosuke charged in rearing to go.

"Algght! Whered ish he?!" His partially crushed throat stopped him from speaking correctly, and that brought more laughter from everyone. Leaving a very confused Innosuke. "What?"

Burn in the fires of both the sun and abyss! So says I the great swordsman line break!

Argentum: Woah boy! Was that a tough chapter to write! I hope all of you liked it.

Slayer: I did, I think it was a good way to not only show the difference in power between them and the stronger demons. But also the best way to introduce more powers.

Judan: I mean I could've taken them, but meh, they ain't me. In any case I guess two ships have finally sailed this chapter.

Slayer: They have haven't they? Any opinions Tanjiro?

Tanjiro: Nope! Have no idea what you're talking about.

Kanao: Same here.

Judan: Aren't they cute?

Argentum: Oh totally.

Tanjiro: Hey! Let's talk about how Kokushibo was going easy on us from the start!

Kanao: Yeah! He only started going harder when Tanjiro and you used more power.

Argentum: True enough… man did that hurt.

Judan: Heh.

Slayer: Well could've been worse for all of you.

Grel'Slyfer: I was hoping it'd be worse. Still using the sun was literally the only reason you survived.

Argentum: No arguments here, now since it's been a bit how about Slayer ends the chapter?

Slayer: Fine with me. Now this has been a Dark Guard production now signing off!

Everyone: Goodbye!