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Chapter 8

The Mystery of Zena's Hat Revealed.

Another month has passed. In that time, Jasmine and Zena tied in a championship tournament. The girls impressed Pegasus. Every afternoon, Inuyasha and Zena would sit on the roof talking.

"Inuyasha, can I tell you something? But if I do, you have to promise not to tell anybody." said Zena.

"I promise. You can tell me anything", assured Inuyasha.

Zena slowly took off her hat. Inuyasha could not believe what he saw. "You're a…But how can that be?" asked Inuyasha.

"Yes it's true. I'm a dog demon", said Zena.

"But how can you be?" asked Inuyasha.

"My mom and dad were scientists", said Zena as her gaze fell to the roof. "And while my mom was pregnant they found a mummified dog demon", added Zena.

"Oh I see", said Inuyasha.

"When my mom was six months pregnant, they mixed my DNA with that of the mummified dog demon's", said Zena. "When I was born I had dog ears, little claws, and a full head of hair", said Zena.

"So you're a half demon", said Inuyasha.

"Yes I am, Inuyasha", said Zena.

"Why wear the hat?" asked Inuyasha.

"I wore the hat so people wouldn't make fun of me", said Zena. "But when I went to school there was a rule about not wearing hats", she added.

"So they made fun of you", said Inuyasha knowing what it was like to be made fun of.

"Yes, and I've heard them all", said Zena shakeing her head.

"So have I Zena", he replied as Zena put her hat back on. "So, you don't take off that hat when you duel", said Inuyasha.

"No because I'm afraid of being kicked out of the duelist league", said Zena. "And I didn't take off my hat when Pegasus taught me because I was afraid of him kicking me out off the castle."

"Are you always afraid?" asked Inuyasha.

"Yes, I am Inuyasha. I'm always afraid", said Zena.

"I can fix that. Come with me", said Inuyasha.

"No, not without Scar Face", said Zena.

"I'll be right back", said Inuyasha. He went through the well and got the Shikon jewel. "I'm back. This jewel will grant you any wish", said Inuyasha. "And I also brought you this old fire rat outfit I grew out of", he said as he handed it to her.

Zena went into the castle, changed into the fire rat clothing and grabbed her card. She also left a note explaining everything. "Now are you ready to come with me?" asked Inuyasha.

"Yeah, I am Inuyasha." Zena replied as she took off her hat relaxing her ears. Inuyasha grabbed her hand, and they went through the well into the feudal era.

"Welcome to my time." Inuyasha said as he helped her out of the well.

"It's so beautiful here!" Zena exclaimed as she took a deep breathe.

"Now you can make your wish." Inuyasha said with a smile.

Zena pulled the card out of her pocket and Inuyasha gave her the Shikon jewel. "I wish for Scar Face to be real." She wished aloud. There was a glow, and then a huge black dragon appeared. "Scar Face, you're real, buddy!" Zena exclaimed. Scar Face looked down at Zena. His eyes went wide and gave her a hug. "Good boy, Scar Face." Zena said as he cradled her in his huge arms.

"Ok. So, how are you going to fix my problem?" Zena asked after the hug ended.

"Oh yah, I'm going to ask someone a favor." Inuyasha said as he sniffed a bit and turned around. "Koga! I need to talk to you!" Inuyasha yelled out into the countryside.

Two minutes later a wolf demon showed up. "You called, Inuyasha?" Koga asked.

"Zena, this is Koga", said Inuyasha. "Koga, could Zena live with you and your pack for a while?" asked Inuyasha.

"Um…why?" Koga asked.

"Because she's always afraid and I know you can teach her how to survive in these times, since she doesn't fit in her time." Inuyasha explained.

"Oh, ok. Sure, she can stay with my pack and me. I will teach her what I know. Follow me Zena", said Koga.

"Bye Inuyasha! Thank you. Come on, Scar Face", said Zena as she followed the wolf.

Meanwhile, back at Pegasus's castle, he and Jasmine found Zena's note along with her deck. They read the note and they couldn't believe what it said. Pegasus looked through Zena's deck. "She took her Black Skull Dragon with her", said Pegasus.

Just then Inuyasha came into the room "Inuyasha, is what this note says true?" asked Pegasus.

"If it says Zena is a half demon, then yes", said Inuyasha.

"Where is she now?" asked Pegasus.

"She's in the feudal era with my friend Koga and his pack", said Inuyasha.

"Where is her Black Skull Dragon card?" asked Pegasus.

"Oh. She used the Shikon jewel to wish for her dragon to come to life", said Inuyasha. "Don't worry Pegasus Zena will be ok."

"It's not that. I just can't believe that Zena, my best student, is a half demon", said Pegasus.

"Well that's why she wore that hat. It was used to cover her ears", said Inuyasha.

"You just make sure to check on her when you can", said Pegasus.

"Don't worry. I will, I promise", said Inuyasha. "Well I got to go." He said as he left.

After Inuyasha left, Pegasus put Zena's deck in a safe and then called the duelist league to tell them Zena decided to retire from dueling.

"Well I guess it'll just be you going to tournaments", said Pegasus.

"I won't let you down sir", said Jasmine.

"I'm glad to hear that you won't let me down", said Pegasus with a smile.

Hmm that was socker for everyone wasn't it? And do you think Zena will survive?