Inosuke: What is that beast!?

The 5 slayers have just arrived at the train station, ready to board the Mugen Train.

Inosuke and Tanjiro though don't have much a idea about what a train is.

Zenitsu: It's a train.

Edward turns to Zenitsu, "They don't know what a train is. They grew up in the mountains, never seen a train in their lives."

Zenitsu looks on at Tanjiro and Inosuke with a dumbfounded look while nodding his head with understanding.

Edward calls over the others to inform everyone.

Edward: Alright, listen. I have had this happen many times, so I'm making sure you don't do it. Did you get your ticket?

Tanjiro: Yes, I even got Inosuke to stop trying to eat his.

Inosuke: I thought it was a banana!

Edward sweatdrops at Inosuke, "Alright well, we should probably get on the train now- "

He is interrupted by 2 station officers running at the group. Probably because of the very noticeable katanas on their hips.

Zenitsu wastes no time and grabs Tanjiro and Inosuke before running down the platform. Edward follows quickly behind.

~

It is now dark, the group has finally lost the officers chasing them.

Edward: Okay, forgot about the "No Katanas" thing.

Zenitsu: Ya think?

Tanjiro: I guess we're gonna have to hide our katanas for now.

Inosuke interrupts the conversation by showing off his poorly hidden katanas that will probably still stay unnoticed.

Edward: Sure, yeah. That works.

After the other 3 hide their katanas, the train starts leaving the station.

Everyone quickly hops onto the train except Zenitsu who gets helped up by Tanjiro and Inosuke.

Edward: Before we head in, Rengoku can be quite.... eccentric.

The make their way inside the first train car. Inosuke goes up to every window trying to look outside. Zenitsu grabs Inosuke and drags him to the next car.

Upon entering the car, all you can hear is a repeated phrase. As the group gets closer, they seen the firey haired Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku enjoying LOTS of food.

Rengoku: Tasty! Tasty! Tasty!

Edward is the first to make his way to Rengoku.

Edward: Kyojuro! How are yo-

Rengoku turns to Edward, "Tasty!"

~

Rengoku: So these are the students you keep rambling on about.

Edward: First: Not my students. Second: Yes.

The Hashira are sat next to eachother, Tanjiro and Nezuko in front with Zenitsu and Inosuke across.

Tanjiro: Mr. Rengoku, can I ask you something.

Rengoku: Of course.

Tanjiro: Do you know of the Hinokami Kagura Dance?

Rengoku: Not at all.

Tanjiro is visibly shocked at this. Edward is curious.

Tanjiro: But-... I thought-...

Edward: You know Rengoku, what if you made Tanjiro your student?

Rengoku: Wonderful idea! Then he can ask me all the questions he'd like!

During the small conversation, the conductor enters the car and starts punching the tickets. He eventually makes his way to the slayers.

Conductor: ticket please.

They all give him there tickets. Once they receive them, Tanjiro, Rengoku and Edward perk up.

Rengoku stands up quickly.

Rengoku: Conductor, apologies for the sword but there is a reason. Please stay back.

The lights start to flicker before going out. Once they come back on, a demon is in front of them.

Edward: Must of used a blood demon art to hide his presence.

Rengoku: Agreed.

He turns his attention to the demon.

Rengoku: Flame Breathing- First Form: Unknowing Fire!

Kyojuro quickly kills the demon.

Edward: I'll get the other one.

He disappears and reappears quickly.

Edward: Done.

The young slayers stare at both Hashira with amazement.

Zenitsu: Woah!

Inosuke: Amazing!

Tanjiro: So strong!

Rengoku and Edward share a laugh together.

Edward: As skilled as ever.

Rengoku: Same to you.

~

As of now, the slayers are now fast asleep. The pleasant times are interrupted by 4 children entering the train car with ill intent.

The kids hook up to there picked slayers. The only one not hooked up is Inosuke.

The kids, now hooked up, prepare to enter the slayers dreams.

~Edward's Dream~

Edward: Michikatsu! Stop!

Michikatsu: Shut up! I'm not Michikatsu! And I'll kill you!

They quickly engage in a even sword battle. The ground around them covered in bodies of people that they once fought along side with.

Edward: *Gasp*

He starts heavily breathing before regaining his cool. He looks around and sees that the train is covered in some sort of flesh.

He gets up and starts quickly running towards the front of the train. Upon arriving, he sees Tanjiro and Inosuke destroying what seems to be a giant neck bone.

Edward: Tanjiro. What happened?

Tanjiro turns to Edward, "A demon fused with the train and tried to eat the passengers."

Edward: Okay. Sorry for not waking up quickly. I guess I didn't want to leave.

Tanjiro: I almost didn't either.

As they talk, Edward notices a conductor rushing to stab Inosuke. Edward puts his hand in front of the chisel like object as it goes through it.

With the item now inside Edward's hand, he disarms the conductor before knocking him out.

With the train demon nearly fully dissolved, the train becomes unstable and starts to fly off the rails.

Because of this, the slayers and train go flying in the air. While in the air, Edward notices a train car about to hit him.

Edward: Dammit.

~

Edward wakes back up and hears fighting.

Edward: I'm never riding a train again. Too troublesome.

He stands up and walks to the source of the noise. What he sees is Uppermoon 3 fighting Rengoku.

Rengoku seems to be bleeding from the head and stomach. Probably has broken ribs.

To keep Rengoku from getting hurt more, Edward decides to intervene. He dashes forwards and slices off Uppermoon 3's right arm.

The Uppermoon jumps back due to the new combatant. Edward turns towards Rengoku.

Edward: I hate trains!

Rengoku laughs slightly, "As do I."

Edward turns his attention back to the demon.

Edward: And who might you be.

Uppermoon 3: I am Uppermoon 3, Akaza. What's your name?

Edward: I'm Edward. I'll be your opponent going forward.

Akaza: Very well then.

Akaza gets into a ready stance, presumably already powered up from fighting Rengoku.

Edward: Breath of Gods- 7th Form: The Might of Olympus

Akaza senses the increased aura that surrounds Edward get stronger. He becomes excited.

Edward and Akaza charge at each other and start trading blow for blow. Edward would slice off limbs as fast as Akaza could regenerate them.

Akaza is visibly starting to get over powered and becomes slightly desperate. He tries to gain distance but Edward stops him.

Edward: Breath of Gods- 4th Form: The Cage of Hades.

The slashes Edward sends at Akaza leave him unable to get away and leaves him open.

Edward: Breath of Gods- 2nd Form: Final Strike of Hermes

And with that quick slash, Edward cuts Akaza's head clean off. This finishes off the Uppermoon for good.

Edward now turns his attention from the disintegrating demon to the other slayers who look at him with looks of amazement.

He makes his way to Rengoku who is too injured to stand by himself.

Edward: I've got you.

Rengoku: *Huff* I have to hand it to you, if I continued fighting, I probably would have died.

Edward: Can't have that happen, can we?

Rengoku chuckles as Edward helps him walk. They walk to the other slayers.

Edward: Tanjiro, have your crow ask for help here. We need to have these people checked and then get Rengoku treated at the Butterfly Estate.

Tanjiro: Got it.

Edward: Rengoku, I'll deliver the news of your amazing fight to Senjuro.

Rengoku: Please leave out the part of me almost dying.

Edward: Of course.

~

Edward has arrived at the Rengoku Estate that houses Kyojuro's father and younger brother.

Edward: Hello, is there a young flame here?

Senjuro comes around the corner with a big smile.

Senjuro: Edward! I missed you!

Edward: Missed you too, young flame.

The two hug for a quick second.

Edward: So, guess what?

Senjuro: What?

Edward: I've got a story for you about your brother.

Senjuro: Yes!

Edward goes on the tell the story about Kyojuro's amazing battle with the Uppermoon(-the almost dying part).

Senjuro: Big brother is so cool and strong!

Edward: Yup, he .... is....

His tone dies down as he sees a mark on Senjuro's forearm. A bruise that could only have been left by one person.

Edward: Senjuro... where is your father?

Senjuro seems to realise what's going on and tells Edward where he is.

Edward makes his way to Shinjuro's room.

Edward: Open up.

Shinjuro: No.

Edward: I wasn't asking.

He forcefully enters the room and lifts up Shinjuro roughly.

Shinjuro: What the hell are you doing!?

Edward: What the hell are YOU doing!?

Shinjuro: What do you mean?

Edward gets more angry, "I'm talking about you hurting your youngest son."

Shinjuro pays no mind to the comment, "What of it?"

Edward strikes Shinjuro in the face.

Edward: I don't care how angry or disappointed you get, but you NEVER put your hands on your child.

Shinjuro: He's my son! And why does it matter, he'll never amount to nothing anyways.

Edward huffs angrily, "You know what, be a stuck up dick. I'm going to look after Senjuro until you learn to be a better father."

He leaves the room and makes his way to Senjuro's room.

Edward: Senjuro? You in there?

Senjuro: Yeah, come in.

Edward makes his way inside and sits on the floor.

Edward: How long?

Senjuro: How long what?

Edward: How long has your father been treating you like this?

Senjuro saddens, "A while now. Every day is a new bruise or mark."

Edward: I was afraid of that. Pack up. You'll be staying with me for a little.

Senjuro: Okay.

After packing, Senjuro and Edward head to the Whiterose Estate. Edward had informed Kyojuro through his crow the Senjuro would stay with Edward for a while.

News traveled of Uppermoon 3's defeat to the Hashiras quick. This was a major win that would hopefully be followed by another from the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui.

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