(I apologize in advance for OOCness. (Follows off where the last chapter left off.)

Human lives were fleeting. They had very little meaning, very little impact. How could they when they were nothing? They were weak, inferior. Pathetic. No human could ever pose a real threat to Muzan. Except for one. Muzan would not stand for it again.

Something else he couldn't stand for was defiance. No demon dared to defy him without consequence, yet here Tanjirou was resisting. A demon who refused to feed on human flesh was just as weak, and that's exactly what the boy was.

He couldn't afford another Tamayo to be set free. If Tanjiriou insisted on continuing this behavior? Well not use a little force? Muzan had no problem doing so. Tanjirou would learn his place.

"You're mine and you will do as I command." Muzan snarled, his command as serious as the cold glare. "Tanjiriou." He didn't need to say anything else, because Tanjiriou knew.

Sick satisfaction washed over him as his creation finally lost to the whims of his command. To see someone so innocent turn feral, there was no greater pleasure. Well, except for the knowledge that he could truly be free. The only remaining tie to that man, was his.

The humans screaming was music to his ears.

"Delicious, isn't she?" Muzan whispered seductively into the younger demons ear. His smile only stretched further when tanjirou pulled his meal closer.

Tanjirou was tearing into her, a few chunks of flesh hitting the floor. Struggles from the human ceased at this point, her life flickering. Muzan didn't care, neither did tanjirou. He could feel the excitement building in the other demon.

"Can you feel the power surging in you? Intoxicating, isn't it? Wouldn't you like to feel this forever?"

The remains of the corpse hit the ground with a resounding impact. He knew full well that bright red focused solely on him, but he found himself distracted by blood that decorated Tanjirious face. That innocent face looked so much better covered in red..

"Worry not, Tanjiriou- kun, now that you're mine I'll take good care of you." He purred, though noting the confusion the other expressed. "Unless you intend on backing out of our deal?"

Tanjirou didn't say a word, but he could understand his thoughts. What deal? Surely this was too good to be true?

"Do you not remember our arrangement?" Muzan squinted his eyes, watching him closely. "Answer me."

"I don't remember anything." Tanjirou frowned, clearly in distress.

Surprising even Muzan, his gaze softened. Not a single hint of a lie could be detected. It was beyond perfect. With no memories, Tanjiriou was malleable.

"I found you on the brink of death." He cupped the freshly fed demon's chin. "I saved you and in return you pledged your loyalty to me. To serve me forever. Understand?"

The lie was believed as shown by a simple nod.

"Now come, I have business to attend to."

"So you're his newest, huh? Well aren't you just adorable."

Douma, whom Tanjiriou briefly recalled the name from the seconds of attention he was sparing during the apparent meeting of sorts, cooed, pinching his cheeks affectionately. Something that would embarrass him if he wasn't so curious about the markings on his eye. Upper moon two, what did that mean?

"What's the matter kid? Oh! You're a shy one aren't you?" Douma giggled, causing the youngest to quickly look away. "He'll break you out of that soon, but I just can't get over how cute you are!"

"How long do you insist on bothering the boy? He isn't some plaything." Upper moon One, he hadn't caught his name, but the mark on his forehead instantly got his attention. "Master Kibutsuji wouldnt be too pleased."

"C'mon, Kokushibo, can't I have a little fun? Relax a little!" Tanjirou didn't see the cheeky grin on Douma's face. "What's your name?"

Tanjiriou turned his attention to Douma, slitted red meeting rainbow. "Kamado Tanjiriou." He felt like there was more but he couldn't recall anything else. What was he missing? What couldn't he remember?

"Why is there are a number on your eyes?" The question was sudden enough to surprise them. In fact they appeared to be in a state of disbelief.

"It means don't screw with us. We're more powerful than the rest of you chumps." A new one spoke up, upper moon six, his voice dripping with pride. "Why did he bring a weakling like you here anyway?"

"Kaigaku.." Everyone froze at the sound of Muzan's cold tone. "Mind your tongue. It would be rather bothersome to find a replacement…"

Tanjiriou could see the fear in Upper Moon Six's eyes. When he shifted his attention to Muzan, the demons eyes were focused on douma.

"And you, don't get any funny ideas either. He's mine and I don't share." The possessiveness in the way he spoke left no room for questioning. Although Tanjiriou didn't mind the attention, Douma didn't sound too serious about it either. His internal musings led to a hand gripping his shoulder tightly. "Now leave, I no longer require any of you."

A couple things:1. I know Muzan is quite ooc but i don't care because i need possessive muzan in my life.2. I am swinging for the fences with most of this stuff.3. The next chapter will probably have a time skip and I'll try some additional stuff and not just these two babies. (It'll be a longer one I swear.)