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Post by KaiDragon on Nov 30, 2005 14:22:44 GMT -5
This is totally awesome!! You should put that into a full book!
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Post by dave on Nov 30, 2005 19:54:37 GMT -5
lol, if only Disney would let me. Well, some good news I hope...I am planning to make this a "series" if you call it that. Well, anyways, as I promised, here are the next two chapters. Sorry if they aren't too good as I wrote them when I had slight writer's block. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 10: Awakening “Thorn? What is his condition?” Huntsman asked. “He is alive, just still out of it,” Rose replied. She was not in her Huntsgirl uniform, so she didn’t know why she was being called Thorn.
“Keep watch on him,” Huntsman said and left the room. Rose checked over Dave again. “No serious injuries. But, I can’t really tell until he wakes up,” she said softly to herself.
Dave murmured and opened his eyes. “Where am I?” he asked weakly and then coughed but pain took over around his chest. “We are at home,” Rose told him. “Now, can you tell me where you hurt?” “My chest is killing me badly,” Dave told her. “Broken ribs, I think. We will have it checked out,” Rose said.
Dave tried to get up but Rose pushed him down lightly. “I have to go,” he said. “No, you are staying put. What happened?” Rose asked. “I…,” Dave started. He then thought back to getting hit by the Dark Dragon’s tail. “I…don’t know,” he lied, closing his eyes.
“Well, it seemed like you were falling from the sky, but I caught you just before you hit the ground,” Rose told him. “Thank you,” Dave said. “No problem. Now sleep,” Rose told him. Dave nodded and fell asleep.
Jake and Laoshi walked around the streets. “Where is Dave or his body?” Jake asked. “I do not know the answer to that question young one,” Laoshi said. “Did the Dark Dragon get him?” Jake asked.
“He didn’t have time. Dave would of hit the ground before he could of gotten to him. And I don’t see what the Dark Dragon could want with a body,” Laoshi said.
“But if he is alive, wouldn’t he of come back?” Jake asked. “That is what I was thinking about. The only answer I have to that is that someone could have him,” Laoshi answered. “But who?” Jake asked himself and then an answer came to his head. “Rose,” he said.
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Post by dave on Nov 30, 2005 19:58:17 GMT -5
Chapter 11: The Search For Rose Dave got up two days later after recovering. He walked downstairs to the kitchen where Rose and the Huntsman were. He sat down next to Rose. “Good morning Rose, Master,” Dave said. “Good morning,” they replied lazily. “How are you feeling?” Huntsmaster asked. “I am fine, thank you. Thanks for treating me,” Dave said to Huntsman and Rose. “You are welcome,” they said to him.
“Listen, I have thought about it and I have come up with a name for you when you are in Huntsclan form,” Huntsman said. “What would that be?” Dave asked. “Hal Vaneda,” Huntsman said. (A/N: Funny name, I know but my friends were telling me to call him Lime or something like that…which do you prefer, Hal or Lime lol?) “It is an anagram of your name,” Rose explained. “Thanks, I’ll remember that,” Dave said.
“By the way, some man named Ark Gordand stopped by to see you yesterday. I told him you were sick and he left,” Rose said. “Alright, thanks for telling me,” Dave said. They continued to eat…
Jake and Laoshi researched to find out where they could find Rose. After illegally looking at Rose’s school file, they got an address. They headed for Dave.
Rose heard a knock on the door and opened it. “Jake!” she exclaimed. “Where is Dave?” Jake asked. “He isn’t here,” Rose lied. “Who’s looking for me?” Dave asked, coming to the door.
“Dave!” Jake called and then the Huntsmaster started to come to the door. ‘No! He knows Laoshi’s identity!’ Dave, Jake, and Rose all thought at the same time. Jake and Laoshi immediately transformed to their dragon forms.
“Dragon!” the Huntsmaster exclaimed. ‘This won’t turn out well,’ Dave thought. “Get ready Huntsgirl, this will be the moment you finally become a full fledged member of the Huntsclan!” Huntsmaster said. Rose and the Huntsman went to get changed. “Dave, this is your chance too!” he yelled out. “Get out of here now!” Dave said lowly to Laoshi and Jake. They nodded and took off. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, That is all I have for now lol. Well, that is all I have typed anyways, I have like more chapters on paper...but I would like everyone's input. I am slightly stuck. Where I am at in the current chapter I am writing, Dave is taking the test of Wisdom In Battle. I don't know what he should face against so if you would like to send me suggestions, they would be appreciated! I will post a new chapter tomorrow or two if I can finish the chapter I am on now.
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Post by magenta on Dec 1, 2005 17:49:57 GMT -5
This is really good! 0.0
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Post by dave on Dec 1, 2005 20:41:41 GMT -5
And here are two more chapters!
Chapter 12: Council Fighting Councilors Andam and Kulde sat behind the table in the councilor building. They were relaxing a little bit from a recent meeting. Then they heard someone come into the building. They looked up to see Chang. “Chang! How did you get out of prison!” Kulde asked her angrily. “When you are working for the Dark Dragon, anything and everything is possible,” she said with an evil smile. Andam and Kulde growled and stood up. “Do you really think that you two can take me on?” she asked, the evil smile still on her face. “Leave! You are no longer welcome here!” Andam said to her. “Why not?” she asked. “Aren’t I a councilor?” she asked, putting on a mock sweet tone. “Not anymore you’re not! No one who betrays the Magical World can remain on the council!” Kulde said angrily. “Well then, I guess I will just have to defeat the council and run it myself,” Chang said.
Kulde and Andam came out from behind the table. Chang laughed and changed to her dragon form. Kulde and Andam took this cue and transformed as well. They flew in to the air and fought relentlessly. Fire, ice, and lightning behind shot everywhere. After a few minutes of fighting, the councilors knew they could not take on Chang alone. But they continued to fight. Andam shooting out lightning and Kulde shooting out ice. Chang shot fire in their direction and Kulde and Andam moved out of the way and flew in close to Chang. “I will take over the entire Magical World with the Dark Dragon!” she yelled and gave an evil laugh.
The door then flew open and someone walked in. “Who is it now!” Kulde asked angrily. Dave walked forward. “Not an enemy like Chang, that is for sure,” Dave said. Kulde and Andam gave a brief smile. “Well, looks like it will now be three against one,” Dave said and Dave transformed. “You think that three will be any better against me?” Chang asked. Dave flew past Chang but not before he shot fire in her direction. She flew higher and dodged the attack. She gave a small yell of anger. Dave flew next to Andam and Kulde. “Sorry it took me so long,” Dave said. “No problem, just glad that we have another ally,” Andam said. Chang flew towards them, breaking them up. Dave went for a slash attack and missed. Andam shot lightning at her and missed as well.
Dave then had a plan in his head. He flew to the councilors again and quickly told them the plan quietly. The councilors nodded in agreement and Dave flew towards her and missed but that was intended. While Chang was distracted, the two councilors flew next to Dave and all three of them shot out their fire, ice, and lightning attacks at Chang. Chang growled in anger as it just missed her. “I will be back! You can be sure of that!” Chang yelled to them. Chang flew off and Dave and the councilors landed and changed.
(A/N: Here is what leads up to this…I just wanted to have the councilors first… This takes place at the end of Chapter 11 to the part with Dave in this chapter…)
Dave yelled out to Huntsmaster and Rose, “I will go after them now!” and ran out the door. Dave ran down the street as fast as he could to Laoshi’s shop. He walked into the shop and saw Jake and Laoshi sitting down. “Hey,” he said lightly to them. “How did you leave?” Jake asked. “I just said I was coming after you,” Dave told them. “Were you followed?” Laoshi asked, standing up. “No, they were changing when I ran. I am alone,” Dave reassured them.
“Dave, I just thought of something. Have you taken your Dragon tests yet?” Laoshi asked. Dave looked at the ground. “No,” he told him. “Well, now would be a good time to go to the Isle of Draco. That way if they try to find you, you will not be anywhere in New York City,” Laoshi told Dave. Dave nodded and Laoshi went to the counter and grabbed a pad of paper. “Do you mind if I come with you?” Jake asked. “Sure, you may come,” Dave said. “I am sorry Young Ones but I will need Jake here in case the Huntsclan decides to attack,” Laoshi said, handing a piece of paper to Dave.
Dave and Jake nodded and Dave then headed out the door as soon as he got a pair of spare clothes he left at the shop in case of an emergency or in case he needed to hide out. Dave left and gave a small wave and smile to Fu Dog, Laoshi, and Jake. Dave walked to the subway and went to the elevator that Laoshi wrote about in the paper. He looked at the buttons and entered the codes into the buttons as he said them quietly to himself, “Top, bottom, both, top, bottom, both, turn to the right.” After entering the code the door opened.
Dave entered to see the operator of the elevator. “Welcome to Enchanted Elevators where service always comes with a smile,” the operator said with a smile. Dave smiled back and said, “Thank you.” After the trip which Dave wish he would not have to take again, he went to the steps of the council building and looked up. He gave a small sigh and walked up the steps. He then stopped at the doors which were put there recently because of the raising activities of the Dark Dragon. He heard some commotion coming from the other side. “I will take over the entire Magical World with the Dark Dragon!” he heard a woman yell. “Chang,” he said softly and dropped his bag and opened the doors, ready to help in anyway necessary.
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Post by dave on Dec 1, 2005 20:43:01 GMT -5
Chapter 13: The Tests Dave stood in front of the counsel table where Kulde and Andam where standing behind. “We are going to give you three tests,” Kulde said. “Two of which I must pass,” Dave said. “Been studying for your tests?” Andam asked. “Not exactly. I’ve been studying the laws and ways of the counsel and dragons,” Dave said.
“Why are you doing that?” Andam asked Dave. “I want to be a counsel member one day,” Dave told them. “Well, keep studying, understand our laws and ways, be fair to everyone, and you will be on your way to being a counselor,” Kulde told him.
Dave nodded and then said, “Who is in charge of my three tests?” “I am in charge of the test of Judgment In Fire,” Kulde said. “I will test you in Wisdom In Battle,” Andam said. “Since Chang is evil and no longer part of the council, I will also be in charge of the test of Courage In Flight until we find a replacement,” Kulde said.
“We have been thinking about a new way of running our tests. We will surprise you in a way with them at random times. Will you be the first to try this out?” Andam asked. “Sure, it sounds like fun and challenging,” Dave said.
“Very well! The time of your tests have begun!” Kulde said and all three of them bowed and Dave left. “Time to rock these tests,” he said confidently. Dave walked out of the building five minutes later. “So, this takes place over a course of three days,” Dave said. “Well, time to rain I guess,” he said.
He started to head for the gym when he saw of the councilors run up to him. “Councilor Andam?” Dave asked. “Dave, we have decided to do your tests in the normal way. There are reports of the Dark Dragon being around so we don’t want too many people scattered without protection,” he said. Dave gave a nod. “That is fine with me. As long as I can get my tests in,” Dave told him. “We will administer the first two tests today. Because of how late it will be by the end of the second test, we have decided to administer the third and final test tomorrow,” Andam told Dave.
“That is alright with me. Let’s do this,” Dave said. “You have fifteen minutes to train, then five minutes to get to the building of the Judgment In Fire,” Andam said. Dave nodded once again and continued to the gym to train. “Dave!” Andam called out. Dave turned. “Yes sir?” Dave asked. “Good luck!” Andam said. Dave smiled, gave him a thumbs up, and said, “Thanks.”
Dave walked into the gym but instead of training he looked at the thirteen statues. They were the top villains that the dragons swore to stop and protect the magical world from. Dave stopped at the Huntsmaster. “He is the fourth out of the thirteen,” a voice said behind him. Dave turned, wondering who it was behind him. A teenager in a green coat, a lighter green shirt, and had orange hair.
“And I take it by where the Dark Dragon’s statue is placed and by its size, he is number one,” Dave said. “Right you are mate,” the teenager said. “By the way, I’m Fred Nerk,” Fred said. “I’m Dave Halan,” Dave said to Fred. (A/N: Oh, the rhyming lol) “Nice to meet you mate. In case you haven’t noticed I am the Australian Dragon,” Fred said to him. “I could tell by your accent,” Dave said with a smile. Then he heard Counselor Kulde call out, “Dave, your test of Judgment In Fire shall begin,” he said. Dave nodded. “I got a test to take. Talk to you later,” Dave said to Fred. (A/N: The rhyming thing is really getting to me lol)
Dave walked to Counselor Kulde. “You feel ready?” Kulde asked. “A bit,” Dave answered honestly. “Just use your fire with good judgment and you should do just fine,” Kulde reassured him. They continued to walk towards the testing area. Dave saw a crowd waiting. “More people? Do you know how much panic I’ll create in my dragon form?” Dave asked. “Don’t worry about it and on your second test you will have a lot more than a crowd of twenty or so people,” Kulde said.
Dave sighed. “I guess you are right,” he said. “Well, you should know what to do. Melt my ice sculptures with your fire. But, be warned. Not all are enemies. If you destroy a non-enemy target, you will lose points,” Kulde said to him. Dave nodded. “Ready?” Kulde asked. “You bet I am,” Dave said. “Good luck then, dragon Dave. Let the first test commence!” Kulde said and the people cheered. The two councilors and the crowd went on the steps that were once destroyed by Jake. The building was destroyed as well but it was also now repaired.
Dave took a deep breath and walked into the building. The shutter closed behind him. “Let’s do this,” he thought with a smile. “I wonder how Jake feels…,” Dave thoughts trailed off. “Dragon up!” Dave said. Dave started to transform. Flames passed over his body, turning them to parts of a dragon’s body.
When he finished, Dave smiled and said, “Time to breeze through this test,” softly to himself. Then Dave heard something appear. He turned to see an ice sculpture of the Huntsmaster. Dave smiled and blew a stream of fire at it. After a few minutes of hitting every enemy sculpture and not hitting a single non-enemy sculpture, the door opened and Dave transformed back to his human form.
Dave walked out of the building and to the stands. There, Kulde and Andam had smiles on their faces. “That was one of the best performances I have ever seen,” Kulde said. “Dave gave a small smile of hope. “You pass the Test of Judgment In Fire,” Kulde told him. Dave gave a small laugh of victory. “Thank you!” Dave said happily. “No need to thank us. It was all your doing,” Andam said.
Fred Nerk and the others in the crowd came up to Dave. “Congratulations mate!” Fred said. (A/N: That was the last rhyme in this chapter. I promise lol) “Thanks,” Dave said with a shy grin. “Dave, your test in Knowledge In Battle will begin in two hours,” Andam said. “I’ll be there,” Dave said happily and went back to celebrating with his, hopefully, new friends.
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Post by magenta on Dec 2, 2005 20:13:55 GMT -5
Hmmmm............Ogre? Griffen? I dunno XD Anyway, good story so far. Hope you update again soon! =D
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Post by dave on Dec 2, 2005 20:56:00 GMT -5
Alright, thank you for your suggestions! I am writting that chapter now as I type lol! Will update two chapters in a little bit.
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Post by magenta on Dec 2, 2005 21:20:32 GMT -5
Yay! Oh, and happy if I could help ^^
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Post by dave on Dec 2, 2005 23:00:09 GMT -5
Here are the two chapters! ----------------------------------------------- Chapter 14: Waiting For The Hearing Jake and Laoshi were talking. Laoshi was sitting behind the counter while Jake leaned against it on the opposite side. “Yo, G. Why didn’t we go with Dave?” Jake asked. “We are going to join him tomorrow young dragon. I have a meeting with the council to officially allow me to train Dave. And I wanted Dave to be slightly surprised at us showing up,” Laoshi told Jake.
“I thought you already took care of that,” Jake said. “No, I haven’t. I only told Dave he could train with me up until the council’s decision,” Laoshi explained to Jake. “Well, any recent Huntsclan activities?” Jake asked.
“Now that you mention it, we do have a mission for you,” Fu said, coming out from the back of the shop. In his left paw were some papers. He set them on the stool next to Laoshi. “These tell about what happened and what you need to do,” Fu said. Laoshi and Jake looked through the papers. “So, let’s see. I got to find the location of the new Huntslair, find a mystical orb, save a group of fairies, and be home in time for tea,” Jake said.
“Very funny kid,” Fu said sarcastically. “Yes, the Huntsclan have a new lair thanks to us discovering the old one,” Fu said. “Young dragon, you must go and recover this orb and save the fairies before midnight,” Laoshi explained to Jake.
“Why do I only have until midnight?” Jake asked. “At midnight, they can perform a ritual which will unleash all of the fairies’ powers. Their powers will be absorbed into the orb. The Huntsclan can then use this power to do anything they wish. They can destroy buildings, sneak part security alarms, they can even use it to hunt down dragons,” Fu explained.
Fu continued with the details, “You see, fairy magic alone may not do much but when combined together, it can do horrible things. They can use the magic to force change a dragon back to human shape, even stop them from changing for a few hours.”
“That is why you must recover this orb and save the fairies before midnight!” Laoshi said. “No problem G! I can handle this. It is just the Huntsclan after all,” Jake said. “Yes, but don’t underestimate them young one. That would be unwise and it could become your downfall,” Laoshi said to him. “Yeah, yeah G. I got you,” Jake said, flexing his muscles.
“Jake don not get socky,” Fu warned. Jake didn’t listen. “I’m on it,” he said and started to head for the roof. Laoshi sighed and yelled, “Jake!” Jake immediately froze. “Yeah G?” Jake asked. “We need to prepare you first!” Laoshi said. Jake walked back to the counter. “Alright G, relax,” Jake said. “Relax! How can I relax! I got a hearing tomorrow, the Huntsclan has fairies and the Ultimatus Orb, and to add onto our troubles, the entire Magical World is in danger!” Laoshi yelled. “G, don’t worry about it. I can handle it,” Jake said. “Don’t worry? Don’t worry! Why…!” Laoshi started and then started to yell in Chinese. Jake looked at Fu. Fu looked at Jake. Jake backed away slowly. Fu ran out of the shop.
Thirty minutes later…
Laoshi finally relaxed and Fu was back. After Laoshi had some hot green tea, he relaxed some more and told Jake about the mission. After Jake was informed about everything and given a map about the new location of the Huntslair, Jake went to the roof, transformed, and left. After flying for five minutes, he came upon the location.
He walked into the building and looked around. ‘All clear,’ he thought. He walked in farther. He then felt something poke his back. “So, we meet again dragon,” a voice said, making Jake freeze.
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Post by dave on Dec 2, 2005 23:01:12 GMT -5
Chapter 15: The Test Of Knowledge In Battle Dave headed for the library. He needed to study for his second test. Unfortunately, Dave didn’t know what he would be facing until he was in the arena. Dave looked over at the arena and saw how many people could be seated. He felt slightly nervous but he was excited as well as this was his chance to prove himself in front of almost every dragon in the world.
He walked up two flights of stairs and into the library. He walked over to the books of magical creatures and pulled some off the shelf. He sat down at the table and started to read up on some creatures.
He read up on ogres, goblins, and more trying to learn their strengths and weaknesses. He continued to study until he heard Fred call out for him. “Hey mate! Your test is going to start in half an hour,” Fred said. Dave jumped up. “I got to get going!” he exclaimed. “Whoa, settle down there mate. I said half an hour, not five minutes,” Fred said to him. Dave sat back down. “Sorry, I guess I am just nervous,” he said. “I can understand that,” Fred said to him, sitting down next to Dave. Dave gave a small smile and relaxed. “Well, good to know that you know what the pressure is like,” Dave said. “That I do mate, that I do.” “Well, what do you think I will face?” “Knowing Andam, anything.” “I hope I will remember everything about what creature I face.” “I am sure you will.” “I can only hope,” Dave said. “Attention. Everyone interested in seeing the test of Knowledge in Battle being taken by dragon Dave Halan, then please head to the arena at this time,” Kulde’s voice came. People got up from the library and left. Dave looked at Fred. “The whole place is empty now mate,” Fred said. “Well, I better get going. Good luck on your test.” Fred got up and left as well.
Dave sighed and looked at his books for ten more minutes before putting the books back in their proper place and leaving. He arrived at the arena about ten minutes early. “Ah, hello Dave,” said a waiting Andam. “Hello councilor,” Dave replied. “Ready for your test?” he asked. “I’m as ready as I’ll ever be,” Dave told him. “Well, I guess we can start early. Come on in,” Andam said and they entered the arena. Dave looked out of the dark opening to see what he could of the crowd. By the sounds and the small part of the crowd he could see, it was crowded.
Dave waited until Andam left and gave the announcement, “Dragon, Dave Halan! You may enter the arena!” before he entered the arena. He walked to the middle and took a deep breath. “Dave Halan! Are you ready for the next test?” Andam called out. “Yes, sir! I am ready to take my test in Knowledge In Battle!” Dave called out. Andam gave a smile and said, “Let the test begin!” Dave then saw the gate raise up. An ogre came out of the gate. Dave looked at Andam. “You serious?” he asked. “Very,” Andam replied. The ogre then threw a rock at Dave. Dave transformed and moved out of the way.
“Ogres. They like to compete for the Ogre Bowl,” he said. He flew up and dived out of the way of another rock. “Wait, maybe that can be his undoing,” Dave said and flew above the ogre. “Hey, baldy! Up here!” Dave called. The ogre looked up and saw Dave. The ogre threw a rock straight up at Dave. Dave moved just in time and pushed down on the rock. The rock came back down and hit the ogre, rendering him unconscious.
“Dave Halan! You pass the test of Knowledge In Battle!” Andam said. The crowd cheered and Dave smiled. “Yes!” Dave yelled out happily, making the crowd cheer louder. For some reason, Dave felt like a hero at that very moment.
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I just finished writing the next chapter which will be a Jake/Rose chapter with some romance. I will put it up tonight if people want me to. It is 11 PM here, I will be up to about 3 AM...
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Post by magenta on Dec 3, 2005 0:42:51 GMT -5
Oooo! I like this! Please update again tonight! =D
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Post by dave on Dec 3, 2005 0:45:44 GMT -5
Alright! Will do that now!
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Post by magenta on Dec 3, 2005 0:46:40 GMT -5
YAY!! ^____^
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Post by dave on Dec 3, 2005 0:49:01 GMT -5
And here it is! Just a note thought...I sorta messed up in previous chapters. It says Knowledge In Battle when it should be Wisdom In Battle...please excuse me for those errors... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 16: Infiltrating Jake then felt the item removed from his back. “You should be more careful,” Thorn said, removing her mask. Rose put her mask in her right pocket. She smiled at Jake. “Why are you here anyways?” she asked. “Why do you care baby? I thought I was just another enemy,” Jake said. Rose then put her arms around Jake. He gave a small gasp at the feeling.
Jake pulled out of her grasp and turned around to face her. He transformed back to his human form. “Looks like we are the same height,” Rose said with a shy smile. Jake smiled. “Yes, I can finally look directly into your eyes now,” Jake said. They stared at each other for a few seconds, then they hugged and held onto each other.
Rose rested her head on Jake’s shoulder and closed her eyes. “So, you are ok with me being what I am?” Jake asked. “Of course I am. I always have been,” Rose told him. Jake was silent for a moment. ‘I still love her and she still loves me,’ he thought. Rose gave a small sigh. “And, are you ok for me being what I am?” Rose asked. “Yes, I am,” he said. Rose then smiled into his neck.
Jake sighed and then asked, “If you accepted me, why did you run?” Rose pulled away and looked at him. “I ran because I was afraid you wouldn’t accept me. I ran because I didn’t want to fight you. Remember that night when you and your grandfather broke into the other Huntslair?” she asked him. “Yes, I do,” Jake said. “Did you notice he wasn’t really hurt?” Rose asked. Jake thought back. He remembered that Laoshi seemed uninjured, even better by the way he acted. “Yes,” Jake said.
“I didn’t try to hurt him. I barely even touched him,” Rose told him. “What about you?” Jake asked. “I only got a scratch from him. I think he sort of knew I didn’t want to hurt any of you,” Rose said hopefully. “Well, I did tell him about you a year after you ran,” Jake told her.
Rose hung her head low. “He must hate me,” she said. Jake then said, “Well, not really. He was glad that you left the Huntsclan,” he told her. Rose gave a small laugh. “Well, better than having someone hate me,” she said. They then just continue to stare into each other’s eyes. Their love for each other growing even more. Jake and Rose started to get closer to each other They both closed their eyes. Right before they kissed, a voice yelled over an intercom, “There is an intruder in the building! It is a dragon! Capture it alive! Only kill if it is absolutely necessary,” the Huntsmaster yelled over the intercom. Jake and Rose gave a small growl of frustration for not being able to kiss.
“Let’s find a way to stop him now,” Jake said, holding both of Rose’s hands. “We have to be careful though. We can’t be caught together, you can’t be caught in human form, and I can’t be caught helping you,” Rose said. “I’ll go alone then,” Jake told her. Rose shook her head and smiled. “I said I couldn’t be caught helping you, I didn’t say I wouldn’t help you.” Jake smiled at Rose’s words and pulled her into an embrace. Rose gave a happy sigh and pulled away a few moments later. “Ready?” she asked, putting on her mask. “Ready,” Jake said, changing to his dragon form.
Rose and Jake snuck down a hallway when they saw a Huntsclan member with his back turned. Jake placed his back against the wall next to the open doorway into the next part of the hall where the member was. He made sure his tail wasn’t showing when he saw Rose pull herself up to the roof where hooks were hanging. Jake wondered what she was doing when the Huntsclan member turned around. Jake pulled his head back so it wasn’t showing in the doorway. Then he heard a grunt and he looked to see Rose knocked him out. Jake smiled at her and they continued through the hallways.
Rose and Jake slowed down when they came to a square room with three doors. The one in front on them was an advanced looking like door. Two silver colored, apparently sliding doors. On the right of them was a keycard reader with a keypad underneath.
“I don’t think we are getting through there,” Rose said. They looked at the doors at the left and right. They were not as fancy as the sliding doors but they were not cheap wooden doors either. The one on the left had the mark of the Huntsclan on the door. The one on the right had a sign next to it that said, ‘HuntsStaff Storage Room.”
“Well, we know what is in there,” Jake said. They walked to the third door. Rose said to Jake, “Dragons first.” She gave a smile but it couldn’t be seen because of the mask.
Jake gave a grin and placed his hand on the door when he heard footsteps coming down the hallway. Rose quickly hid and waited. Three Huntsclan members came down the hall. Jake transformed to his human form and pressed himself next to Rose against the wall. Jake watched as a man in a brown cloak covering his entire body and head, walked past them with the three Huntsclan members behind him. The man swiped a keycard, entered a code, and entered the sliding doors. The doors closed and the Huntsclan members started to turn around when Jake transformed and flew forward and knocked them against the wall. The force that Jake hit them with would have then knocked out for a while.
“Thanks,” Rose said just soft enough so Jake’s dragon ears could hear her. Jake and Rose went back to the door with the Huntsclan symbol on it.
“On the count of three,” Jake said. “One,” Jake said. “Two,” Rose said, holding on tightly to her HuntsStaff. “Three!” they said together and Jake opened the door, walking in with Rose behind him. “Ah Thorn, you captured the American Dragon. Congratulations! Now, you just have to slay him to become a full member of the Huntsclan,” the Huntsmaster said.
He was sitting on a chair which looked like something a king would sit in. “Jake, take me with you,” Rose whispered quietly behind Jake. “Oh, don’t worry baby, I will,” Jake said without bothering to whisper. Rose knew that meant yes. The Huntsmaster thought Jake was just taunting Rose. “Move!” Rose yelled. “Move it dragon!” she yelled. Jake knew she meant for him to attack and fly out now. The Huntsmaster thought Rose was telling Jake to move forth. “Thorn, have you figured out his identity yet?” the Huntsmaster asked. “No, I have yet to find out,” Thorn said.
“Well, we can find out soon,” the Huntsman said. “Sorry to disappoint you, but my identity won’t be found out now!” Jake said and flew forward, knocking the Huntsmaster backwards. Jake flew for Rose when some green, fire like balls were shot in his direction. Jake dodged them and grabbed Rose. He flew out the open door and down the hallway. He continued to fly until he was out of the lair before he looked back. The Huntsmaster was not following them. Jake gave a small sigh and flew to his grandfather’s apartment.
When they arrived, Jake landed on the roof and Rose climbed off his back. Jake changed back to human form and Rose and himself walked downstairs. Laoshi was sitting, waiting for Jake to get back. When he saw them, holding only each other’s hands, he felt slight anger rush through his body.
“Jake! Where is the Ultimus Orb!” he yelled. Jake froze. He forgot all about the Ultimus Orb. He was about to come up with an explanation when Rose said, “Don’t worry sir. It is safe for now. The Huntsmaster said he wouldn’t use it without me. He says that it will help me slay my first dragon,” Rose said then added right after that, “I couldn’t kill a dragon anyways.” “Why is that?” Laoshi asked her. “You are Huntsgirl after all,” he continued. “Well, I am going to quit the Huntsclan,” she said.
“That still doesn’t explain why you couldn’t kill a dragon,” Laoshi said. “If I killed one, not only would I feel ultimate guilt, but I would be committing treason. If that is the way you want to put it,” Rose said. “How is it treason?” Laoshi asked her. He was started to get slightly impatient. “Because…,” she said slowly. Then she spilled it all out. “Because I love a dragon!” she said and then she reached over to hold onto Jake and just as quickly, Jake pulled her into a hug. They then stared into each other’s eyes and started to lean in for a kiss. Fu walked in and saw their scene. He tugged on Laoshi’s robe. “I think we should let them have their private time,” Fu told him.
Laoshi gave a small sigh. “You are right,” he said softly. Then said, “Good night.” Rose and Jake looked up before they kissed. “Goodnight Gramps,” Jake said. “Goodnight sir,” Rose told him. “Goodnight young ones,” Laoshi said and turned off the lights, the room being only lighted by a few candles that Fu lit. Laoshi and Fu left the room and Jake and Rose then got closer again. They both closed their eyes. Their lips then touched each others. They held onto the kiss, holding each other as close as they could, finally sharing their first kiss as lovers for what they hoped to be forever. They continued to kiss, neither wanting to stop or let the other one go.
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