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Chapter 26
Humans attack demon Utopia.
Two weeks later, the humans found out Inuyasha was freed from the sacred tree. All the humans from all the villages gathered.
"This time we have to make sure that the demons die," one of the men said.
"How come Songa didn't really kill him?" a woman asked.
"Because her mother and father traveled with Inuyasha's grandfather," the man replied.
"Who were Songa's parents?" a young girl asked.
"Her parents were Sango and Miroku," the man replied. After thinking for a while, the man got an idea, "tonight, when all the demons are asleep, we'll sneak into the village and torch it."
They all agreed to the plan and from the afternoon to the evening, they prepared for that night. At nightfall, they lit their torches and headed for Demon Utopia while all the demons in the village were asleep.
"Ok everyone, let's do this," the man in charge commanded and all the humans ran into the village. As they ran, they lit the huts on fire and lefty after they ran straight through. The demons woke up and grabbed their children and valuables.
Inuyasha took Tristan out of the village and then went back to help the rest. Pegasus and Jasmine also made it out safely. Luckily, Scar Face heard about the fire and brought a water dragon friend. The water dragon put out the fire and then they left when everything calmed down.
Twenty-six demons died, leaving eight-four demons out of one hundred and ten. Among the dead are Titan, Zeko, Jan, Zeke, and Fiona. After burying the dead, the remaining demons looked for the missing. Inuyasha was among the missing until they found him. Lita, Jasmine, and Amy took care of burns and wounds. Inuyasha was unconscious and his arms were badly burned. Tristan stayed with Inuyasha to comfort him and take care of him.
As Lita, Jasmine, and Amy took care of burns and wounds they talked. "Who's Koga staying with now that his parents are dead?" Amy asked.
"He's staying with me," Lita replied, "You both know we have a bigger problem."
"Yah, how we are going to tell Inuyasha that his parents are dead?" Jasmine asked.
"I know. We'll have Tristan tell him," Amy said.
"That's a good idea," Lita replied.
"Where's dad, mom?" Amy asked.
"He and Max are looking at the damage," Jasmine replied.
"It's going to take us months to rebuild," Lita said. Just then, Pegasus and Max returned. "Well how does the village look?" Lita asked.
"All but ten huts were burned down," Pegasus replied.
"How are the vegetable gardens?" Amy asked.
"Luckily they were left untouched," Max replied.
"How about the tree where Inuyasha Sr. and Zena are buried beneath?" Jasmine asked.
"Don't worry dear. The tree was also left untouched," Pegasus replied.
"Oh Lita, your hut and herb garden was also left untouched," Max mentioned.
"Good. I'm glad to here it," Lita sighed in relief.
"How's Inuyasha, Lita?" Pegasus asked.
"He's unconscious, and his arms were badly burned," Lita replied, "why do you ask, Pegasus?"
"You and Inuyasha are the only ones left who are related to Inuyasha Sr.," Pegasus pointed out.
"Oh, don't worry. Hopefully, Inuyasha will live longer than his grandfather did," Lita replied.
"When we rebuild, we're going to have to build a fence around the village," Pegasus mentioned.
"Well, when you do, leave enough room for the village to grow," Lita suggested.
Three days later, Inuyasha was up and around again. The men in the village were busy chopping down trees to make posts for the fence. Even though his arms were burned and hurting, Inuyasha helped them.
The women stuck to rebuilding the huts that burned down. Two weeks later, they had all been rebuilt. Since the men started on the fence, Inuyasha's burns have healed. The burn on his left arm scarred. When he had come to, Tristan told him that his parents died. Inuyasha's parents were buried in the cemetery behind the village.
Three more weeks had passed. The fence was finished and has only one gate for the demons to come and go. Especially for when the demons need to hunt. The scar on Inuyasha's left arm turned out to look like a flame. Since there is now a fence around the village, the demons in the village felt a bit safer.
Meanwhile, a demon from a village to the south was getting his sword ready to fight Inuyasha, but the sword isn't an ordinary sword. The man's name was Sam and he found Tokijin. Sam is a full dog demon raised by humans. The humans that raised Sam raised him to hate the demons that live in Demon Utopia. After Sam got ready and then headed out to Demon Utopia.
Inuyasha was standing outside the fence enjoying the beautiful weather when an unknown dog demon approached him.
"Are you Inuyasha?" Sam asked.
"Yes I am," Inuyasha replied.
Sam unsheathed Tokijin and Inuyasha unsheathed Tetsusaiga. The two demons fought with the two powerful swords. Two hours later Sam used Tokijin's most powerful attack and Inuyasha countered with the backlash wave. Sam was knocked out and Tokijin was destroyed. When Sam came to, he asked Inuyasha if he could stay, seeing as Inuyasha spared him.
"I thought you hate the demons that live here," Inuyasha mentioned.
"I don't, actually. I was just following orders from my human guardians" Sam replied.
"Then you can stay. You belong here, not with humans," Inuyasha replied. Sam then moved into an empty hut and was happy to fit in finally.
Jasmine came walking up behind Inuyasha, "How can you be sure that this Sam demon isn't going to try to attack and betray the other demons?" she asked, "I mean, can we really trust him?"
"Well, if he tries anything, then there will be consequences," Inuyasha replied.
"I promise, I won't attack anyone," Sam said to them.
Jasmine sighed heavily and headed into her empty hut. Shortly after, Pegasus walked in and sat down next to her.
"Is everything ok?" he asked as he took her hand.
"I don't know Pegasus," Jasmine replied. "I mean do we really belong here? Do we really fit in? Zena and Inuyasha Sr. are gone, and look at all the bad stuff that's happened since we've moved here," she asked through tears.
"But, look at the good you've done for the younger generation of demons," Pegasus said.
Jasmine looked into his eye and said, "I'm exhausted Pegasus. I'm afraid for Amy and Max."
She looked away for a moment than added, "I miss duelist kingdom."
"But we just can't pack up and leave. Amy finally found someone she loves, even he is a full demon," Pegasus replied as he and Jasmine stood up.
"I don't want to do this anymore," Jasmine said. Just then, the door opened to the hut.
"I'm sorry for the intrusion," Lita said, "I couldn't help overhearing." Pegasus and Jasmine looked at Lita but didn't say anything.
Lita continued with, "Jasmine, if you and Pegasus leave now then our village will cease to exist".
Jasmine shook her head. "When have you and the demons ever needed me?" she asked.
Lita frowned. "Since always you've helped the sick and the wounded and the lonely," Lita explained.
A few minutes later, the door opened once again. This time it was Max and Amy. "What's wrong mom?" Amy asked.
"I don't know if I want to be a priestess anymore Amy. I miss our own life before we came to the feudal era," Jasmine replied.
"So what are you saying mom?" Max asked.
"Well we are in our mid 50's and," she paused and then looked at Pegasus, "Pegasus, you're only human. You have no power since you lost your millennium eye. I mean, what if something tragic were to happen to you? I don't know what I'd do with what little power I have," Jasmine explained.
Lita stepped in, "We can train you Jasmine. You know, to increase your power," Lita said as she started to cry, "please, don't leave us. Since my mother died, I've thought of you as a mother and best friend."
Pegasus thought for a moment, "Why don't you and the rest of the demons come back to duelist kingdom and live there instead?" Pegasus suggested.
Jasmine wiped Lita's eyes, "yah I mean, it'll give you all a chance to put the past behind you and start a new life," Jasmine added with a smile.
"What about my mother and father's grave?" Lita asked.
"No one can hurt them anymore," Pegasus said in assurance.