Tanjuro led the way down the mountain noticing the other two Demon Slayers tensing as they sensed his two Demons. "It's okay. They're with me" Tanjuro said, reaching the bottom of the mountain as the sun rose. Shinobu tensed as Tanjuro stood in the sunlight, before her mask nearly slipped, "oh my! I didn't realise you were immune to sunlight as well!" she said loudly. "Now you see one of the reason's I left him alone" Giyu said quietly. "Yes, I see" Shinobu replied.
"Mr Yukito! Sayuri! I'm back" Tanjuro called. The little Demon girl looked up from Yukito's arms, lighting up when she saw him, "Mr Tanjuro!" she cried excitedly, showing off her fangs. The two other Demon Slayers reflexively moved to grab there swords, making Sayuri flinch back with a whimper. "It's okay. They're not a threat to you. Neither of them eat humans. I made them" Tanjuro explained, holding out an arm to bar Giyu and Shinobu from attacking. The two of them stared at Tanjuro with wide eyes, "WHAT?!" Shinobu cried in shock, "are you saying that you're a Demon King?!" she demanded to know in horror.
Tanjuro stared at her, "I don't know for sure, but I do know that I can turn humans into Demons under me, or take Demons from Muzan, like I did with Sayuri" he explained. "This will have to be addressed during your Trial as well" Shinobu said after a moment, letting go of her Sword. "So, who else knows about you?" she asked. Tanjuro sighed, "the rest of my family, Mr Urokodaki, the Shinazugawa Siblings, the three Siblings you took in a while ago- and your Older Sister Miss Kanae" he replied. Shinobu froze, her eyes wide, "my Older Sister? She knows about you and your Wife?" she asked.
"Yes. She became my eldest daughter's Teacher a year and a bit ago, so she met Kie and I" Tanjuro replied. Shinobu smiled with veins popping out all over her face, "she and I will be having a long talk later on". Sayuri tugged on his Kimono, "Mr Kamado, are you going to get in trouble because of us?" she asked softly. "No, none of you are a threat to humans, so I shouldn't get in trouble because of you dear" Tanjuro assured her, gently patting the little Demon girl's head. 'But if anyone tries to hurt you, I won't hold back' he thought. He noticed Yukito staring at him with a knowing look, before he turned away.
Tanjuro frowned, 'Mr Yukito knows that this won't be anything other than the Hashira calling for our execution. But I won't allow anyone I care about to be harmed, much less killed' he thought determinedly, hugging Sayuri tighter protectively. "So, let's get going now" Shinobu said cheerfully. Tanjuro nodded seriously, looking over his two Demons, "let's go Yukito" he said. The black and purple-haired Demon nodded, "yes Sir". They followed the two Hashira down away from the mountain. After they reached a certain point, a group of Kakushi came up to them nervously, "so, uh, do you really think it's safe to bring them to Headquarters Lady Shinobu, and Lord Giyu?" one asked.
"I think it'll be fine. After all, the Master asked us to bring the Kamado's in after the Mission. Now I know what he meant" Shinobu replied. The black-dressed people quickly covered their eyes and placed them into a cart. Kie hummed from her box, but didn't try to get out, knowing that the sun was up. Tanjuro tried to relax in the cart, but he honestly didn't know what would happen to them. Even if they were immune to sunlight, the other's might not be immune to Wisteria, or there might be something else they were going to do to them.
He shook his head, knowing that worrying about everything wouldn't help him. Tanjuro decided to just not think about all of that for the moment, and focused on the Demonic presences of his Wife and two Demons. It was a while before they stopped, but the Kamado Demon didn't think they were there yet. A few minutes later, he could feel the cart moving as more people got into it. "Father! What happened?!" He heard Tanjiro cry out, as he and another person, probably Nezuko rushed over to him and hugged him. "We had to reveal ourselves to the Demon Slayer Corps Tanjiro, Nezuko.
In exchange for their help, I agreed that your Mother and I, along with everyone else who knew about us would stand trial" Tanjuro explained, as he felt Nezuko hug him, "we were so worried about you both Dad!" she sobbed. Tanjuro carefully hugged his two children, since he couldn't see them, "we're alright guys, nothing that a bit of sleep won't fix in your Mother's case" he assured them. "Alright, are wee ready?" the Kakushi pulling the Cart asked, as their children let out surprised sounds, probably being blindfolded as well. "Is there anyone else among the Corps who knows about you two Mr Kamado?" Shinobu asked him.
"My former Master, Urokodaki knows as well, I sent them and their children to him after Mr and Mrs Kamado turned into Demons. I'm writing a letter to him, but it might take a while for him to get to Headquarters. Can we postpone the trial Kocho?" Giyu asked. Shinobu sighed, I suppose. We do need every Witness available if we want to ascertain weather this Demon is telling the truth about himself and his Wife" she replied. "Our parents have never hurt us or anyone! And they never would!" Nezuko declared firmly. "We can't be sure of that until we find out all the information Nezuko." Shinobu replied. "It's okay Nezuko. I don't mind proving myself to the Corps. I suspected I would have to at some point once they discovered me, I am a Demon after all" Tanjuro said calmly.
"It's not fair! You've never been like those other Demons! You and Mom both love us, and everyone. You shouldn't have to prove yourselves to anyone!" Nezuko said hotly. "I know, but the world isn't fair. If it was, I wouldn't have gotten sick, and your Mother and I wouldn't have been turned into Demons. We just have to do what we can dear" Tanjuro replied softly. The rest of the ride passed by in silence.
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Once they got to the Corps Headquarters, the Kamado Parents, Yukito and Sayuri were put into a cell lined with Wisteria to wait for their trial. "Are they going to kill us?" Sayuri asked tearfully, clinging to Kie, who was holding her on her lap. "Hopefully not, but we don't know any of the Hashira except for Mr Giyu, Miss Shinobu and Miss Kanane. We don't know how the others will react to us, much less the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps" Tanjuro replied. Yukito looked up at their creator, "But Lord Tanjuro, the Master let you become a Demon Slayer, surly once they know that we're not a threat to humans, they'll let us go. Won't they Sir?" he asked.
Tanjuro looked at the wall seriously, "Mr Urokodaki told me that almost all of the Hashira have extremely bad pasts with Demons. So they are not likely to look kindly upon any of us. Even if I tell them that we don't eat humans. If it comes down to it, I'll do everything I can to protect all of you. Please, take my Wife and run" Tanjuro said. "Mr Kamado" Yukito said softly. After that the group was silent. It was a painful few days of waiting in the cell, before Shinobu came to get them. She looked into the cell, seeing Kie and Sayuri sleeping together, while the other two Demons sat together and talked quietly.
"Lord Tanjuro" Yukito said softly, gesturing to the cell door with his head. Tanjuro looked behind him, to see Shinobu standing there, and looking at them. "It's time for your trial now" she said in that sweet voice of hers. She unlocked the door, as Tanjuro moved over to wake up Kie and the little girl. His Wife rubbed her eyes as she woke up, Sayuri instantly clinging to Tanjuro as she noticed the butterfly girl at the door. Tanjuro let out a breath, "okay everyone, let's go" he said, standing up with Sayuri in his arms. He looked at Shinobu, "does Kie need her box?" he asked. "No. Due to the nature of it, this trial will be held indoors" Shinobu replied.
Tanjuro nodded, "alright," the group exited the cell, Sayuri burying her face into his Kimono, "we're ready" he said seriously.