Demon Slayer

Chapter 20: Always Remember

Today was Sunday, and it was finally time to say goodbye; I told myself that I would be ok with this, but... can I really live with them gone? 'What's that smell?'

I walked out of my room to see Po at the stove, I could tell from the smell that he was making pancakes. "Morning little bro, hungry?"

"Sure, are those blueberries?" I asked "How'd you get them in the pancakes?"

"It's a secret, I thought before we leave I could make breakfast." Po explained

"Thanks, I guess I'll dig in!"

The pancakes were delicious, the blueberries were so sweet that my dog ears popped out; when I took a deep breath I realized something, "Hey Po, where's Shifu?"

"He's outside, playing his flute." Po answered "You know, I don't think he wants to leave either."

'Shifu doesn't want to leave, I wonder why?" I thought "I think I'll go check on him."

When I went outside I found Shifu playing his flute, the music was tranquil and soothing I felt at peace; I felt a little sad to know that I wouldn't be able to hear it anymore, but I guess it's ok. "Good morning."

"Oh, good morning Shifu." I greeted "So, today is the day you leave right?"

"That's correct." Shifu answered "Are you sad?"

"A little, but what about you?" I asked "Po said that you didn't want to leave either."

He actually paused for a moment, it looked like he was sad. "Are you ok Shifu?"

"Yes but you're right, I know that it's the right thing to leave.... but it feels wrong to leave you alone." Shifu answered

"It's ok, to tell the truth I feel the same way." I said, smiling "Everyone get sad when they have to leave a friend, but if they remember the bonds they have... they'll always be together."

Shifu smiled and said, "I see you've gotten wiser."

"Actually... I got that from kingdom hearts." I said, laughing

The both of us actually laughed together, we were really having fun; I actually felt sad to know that this would be over, "I'm gonna miss this."

"Miss what?" Shifu asked

"Hanging out, you guys were the closest thing to friends I've ever had." I answered "Then after time... you guys became like a father and a older brother to me, I wish I could always feel this way."

Shifu looked depressed after I said that, "But it's ok, I could never forget you guys. This feeling I have will always be alive, because I'll always remember it."

"I guess you know more than me." Shifu said, smiling "I guess knowing that you'll be happy makes me a little better to leave you."

"Besides, I got Momo, her sisters, and Inugami with me." I explained "Speaking of which, I kind of thought Inugami would come out of his sword. I hope he's alright."

"Wow Jun, I didn't think you'd be worried over someone that tried to kill you." Po said, coming out

"It wasn't his fault, Tai Lung used him for his own plan." I pointed out "I'm sorry Shifu, I know that he's your son but... I couldn't allow him to make Inugami feel pain anymore."

I felt kind of bad, I was right in front of Shifu and told him about how his son was doing evil acts; but I had to for Inugami, he wasn't a bad person at all. But then I felt Shifu's hand on my shoulder, he smiled and said. "It's ok, I still regret not being a better father to him. But knowing that I was able to do better with you makes me feel better."

"That's good to know, I wonder where Momo is?" I asked

"Ohayo, Kohai-kun!"

Speak of the devil there she was, Momohime wearing the pink kimono I saw when we first met; she looked tired, I guess she was trying to hurry. "Ohayo, Momo-chan. I thought you weren't gonna make it."

"I'm sorry for being so late, but I wanted to bring something with me." Momo apologized "Please, take this with you."

"What is it?" Po asked

Momohime gave Shifu a small box, when he opened it he found a group of green herbs inside; he looked at Momo in confusing, but she said. "They're healing herbs, another version of Inarimyojin's healing arts. This is from me and my sisters, we want you to be careful on your way back home. But... please, you can't leave Kohai alone!"

"Momohime, thank you for worrying about me." I said, smiling "But it's ok, it's not like I'll forget about them. No matter what happens, a bond between friends can never be forgotten."

"Kohai... are you sure?" Momo asked

"Yeah, oh right!"

I ran back inside to look for something, and when I came back I brought a picture with me; Po was shocked and said, "Is that...!?"

"Yep, it's the picture I took of you guys when I first met you." I answered "I never really uploaded it on my computer, I'm not the kind of guy to blackmail my friends. So you guys can either take it or rip it up, I would like it if you kept it as a memento. Then maybe... I'd be happy."

"Kohai, are you crying?" Momo said, shocked

I didn't realize it, but I was actually shedding a little tears; maybe I couldn't face the fact that they were leaving, I must have been selfish for crying like that. "We'll keep it."

"Huh?" I asked

"We'll keep the picture, something to remember you buy." Shifu answered "It's the least we can do."

"Thank you, so I guess this is goodbye." I said, smiling "Well then, I'm glad to have met the both of you. I'll be sure to send letters to you guys, and who knows... maybe I'll come visit you guys. I always wanted to travel to another land, but to tell the truth I always thought it would be Japan. China's cool too though."

"I'll come along too, I've always wanted to go to China." Momo agreed "Plus my sisters would love all of the mementos I'd bring back."

"You guys would love it there, I'll give you a grand tour of the valley." Po said, smiling "I'll even ask my dad to make his secret ingredient soup for you guys!"

'Too bad I already know the secret.' I thought, but I laughed either way

"We should get going." Shifu said "Thank you for everything."

"I'll be waiting for you guys back home!" Po shouted, his voice fading as he left

I'm really going to miss them, but I would never forget them; no matter what happens, I'll always keep this feeling in my heart...!? 'Somethings coming.'

"DIE!"

Two large demons came at us, it looked like they thought they could kill us because we were unarmed; but we showed them, we went in unison with an uppercut and then brought them to the ground with a kick to the head. I brought one of them up by the neck and said, "What the hell are you doing here? It might not look like it, but I'm in a very bad mood."

"We don't need to talk to someone like you!"

"Kohai, look out!" Momo exclaimed

I turned to see the other demon attempt to attack with his claws, but I was surprised to see a giant dog attack him; it had white fur, with eyes as red as a demon, and also had Kuzuryu on his back. The dog made me think of... wait a minute, "Inugami, is that you?"

"Why are you so surprised?" Inugami asked "I told you I could change my form."

"Wow, you look like Akamaru from Naruto Shippuden." I said, smiling

"Damn you, die...!?"

It was already to late for him, I grabbed Kuzuryu from Inugami's back and sliced him half; I was unfazed as the blood feel to my face, the demon behind me was completely frightened. "W-What are you, you can't be human!"

"You're wrong, I am human." I corrected "But don't belittle me because of it, after all I am the new ruler of hell."

"T-Then it's true, someone did defeat Tai Lung."

I held out my hand to him and smiled, "Come on get up, I maybe the new devil of hell... but that doesn't mean I'm heartless."

As he took my hand, Momo said. "Don't worry, Kohai's very kind."

"A kind devil?" He asked

"Look, I made up some rules as new ruler." I explained "Demons cannot meddle with the affairs of humans, and the apocalypse will never happen since we have to keep the balance of heaven and hell. But most of all demons must stay in hell, if you even disobey one rule then I'll kill you myself... I am a demon slayer after all."

"Y-Yes sir." He agreed

"Good, since you learned your lesson I'll let you go." I said, smiling "Could you also bring that guys corpes with you?"

"Yes, Lord Kohai." The demon answered

With that the demon left with the others corpse with him, I kind of felt better knowing I could do a good job as the devil of hell; now that Po and Shifu were gone, "I have to protect everyone, I'll protect the people of this world with the demon blades."

"Me too." Momo agreed "You're not alone Kohai, I'm going to help with everything I got."

"Thanks Momo, together we'll help the world with all our power."

It was a month since that adventure, and Po was watching the valley of peace from the jade palace; since he finished training for the day he took a break to watch the sunset fall on the valley, Shifu came in and said. "Thinking about something panda?"

"Nah, just watching the sunset." Po answered

"You don't have to lie Po, I miss him too."

Po sighed, "I wonder what Junior's up to? He's probably hanging out with Momo right about now."

"Who knows, he did said he would send letters." Shifu explained "Maybe he forgot."

"He wouldn't forget, Kohai isn't like that."

Po and Shifu turned around to see a small puppy behind them, he had a small envelope in his mouth; Po recognized the dog and said, "Inugami, what are you doing here?"

"Kohai wanted me to give this letter to you." Inugami answered "He also wanted me to tell you that he was sorry for not writing sooner."

"Because of school, there's no wonder why." Shifu sighed "Let's have a look at the letter."

Shifu took the letter from Inugami and read aloud.

Dear Po and Shifu

How's it going, sorry for not writing sooner I've been busy with school and work. School's pretty normal and no demons came near it, me and Momo have been training alot in the martial arts club. We were able to keep it going since Kongiku and Yuzu took the offer of watching us, as for the job of demon slaying we've been working hard too... as well as getting payed the big bucks. I make sure to leave at least a few demons alive so they'd understand my rules as the new ruler of hell. So how are you guys, I wanted to make sure you guys were still the same as I met a month ago. I wanted you to know that I made up a new story, I guess its like a documentary from our adventures and I called it demon slayers from our teams name. You guys better get ready, cause one day I'm gonna visit you guys!"

Sincerely, Junior Gordon

Shifu chuckled "I guess he's doing fine without us."

"That's from the help you two gave him." Inugami explained "You gave him the courage to become who he is now."

"Wow, I guess I make a good older brother after all." Po said, laughing

Meanwhile back home, me and Momo were doing are jobs as demon slayers; taking care of some demons, "What are you guys, demons?"

"No, were humans." I said, holding Kageichi

"But we're demon slayers." Momo continued, holding Aishiteruyo

"AND WE'RE GONNA FUCK YOUR WORLD UP!" We exclaimed

The End

Hope you liked the story, be looking for a sequel soon.