This will for sure be a short story. Maybe... 5 chapters-ish. Hope you guys like it ok. This is just how I think these two would really interact. ^u^

" So... that Dean guy that helped Jack out, and help us straighten out on how we treated him... is not only a shadow bat, and Fatch's old bully... but he is your childhood best friend? "

Mantha inquired with Jake. The pup, smiling brightly sheepish. Yet... cheerful at the same time~

" Yep. The very same~ Dean is a biiiit of a tricky one to get to know, but he is a good guy in general. I promise you~ "

Currently, the students were in the cafeteria. It had been a bit since they'd all hung out and talked. So much had been going on as of late. What with the whole Dean thing, and Pyro burning Jake for something. Basically... the royals hadn't been around too much as of late. Thatch or Moon either, due to trying to get used to his new home with Dusk and Makenzi. No one had much time to hang out... but this. This now, was nice. And it gave Casper and the others a chance to catch up with everything that was going on~

They had missed so much...

" So Jake. "

Ra spoke up gently, trying to get things to a lighter subject. Even if this one felt a little weird for him. Just a little...

" How are things going with Midnight? Any luck...? "

" Not quite. "

Jake said gently soft. Tail giving a small wag.

" I mean, we're talking and hanging out and such... and I'm trying to win her over with affection and gifts here and there, but... no such luck... "

" Ah gee... I'm sorry to hear that Jake. "

Casper said gently. Jake, just giving a little smile and a shrug.

" Eh. No worries guys. I knew she'd be a challenge. But. I'm not giving up on her. She's... guys she's wonderful. Beautiful, smart, fun, funny, sooooo loving to her friends and family... and yet, she's got this fire to her. Guys I love her~ "

" Awww~ "

Mantha cooed gently, finding that there sweet. The wolf blushing to it, giggling a bit.

" But yes, seriously, I'm not giving up. I, love her too much to. I'm gonna keep trying until she says she loves me too. ... or, if she falls in love with someone else... "

" Well if it means anything, I think she really likes you already. "

Turning, the kids found Fatch coming over to them. Sitting down beside Jake, opening up his lunch bag in a hurry to dig in.

" I mean, I can see it. She does like you, I think she's just hesitant to get into a relationship is all. Don't give up, K? "

To this... Midnights own little brothers support... Jake blushed brightly. Tail wagging sweetly, rather relieved to hear this. Grateful too~ Looking down, the wolf began to eat up. The table falling silent for a while. Really... everyone just happy to actually have a quiet moment to just, hang out again like they used to. So much was always happening... heck. Casper and the others didn't know how Fatch could handle the constant trouble. Something was ALWAYS happening to him! But now... finally. A bit of time for the bat to relax a bit better. He had more than earned it. They all had~

" ... Oh yeah. "

Fatch said gently between bites.

" Dean ain't the only one back. Laim and Wyatt are too. "

" The dead pair who picked on you in the past? "

Thathc inquired, hardly able to believe it! Fatch, biting into his sandwich, soon confirmed.

" Yep. And they've got friends. Sean a shadow fire demon, Lance a scorpion humanoid, and Nathan a fallen angel. So... be on the look out for them. Just in case. And Jake, keep up your guard if they find you when I'm not around. "

" Y-yeah... "

Jake mumbled, looking down a bit sadly. Ears lowering and pressing to his head. Casper, clearing his throat a bit.

" A-anyone els dot look out for...? "

" E-Eli Emer... "

Thatch managed to get out, looking down. Scared, no doubt. But considering all the pink one had put him through... Fatch, patting his shoulder, saying gently.

" And ah, Thanatos Acher. I don't THINK he's a problem- I've met him and he seems nice. But... I still don't know much about him. And yes, HIM. Don't call him a girl. Heh. But, again, he seems nice. Just be careful for a bit. He DOES live with Dean and Eli... "

" Oh. Ok... "

Casper said softly. Everyone. Falling silent and beginning to eat. It, seemed like things would be a bit weird until things calmed down. After all... sooooo much was going on. Nothing was like how it once was. Not since Fatch came to school. They missed those days... things were so simple.

'But... perhaps, that was ok. For every new thing. New person... good HAD come out of it. Things really were getting better...~

I'm trying to get back into motion. I used to write in such depth. I wonder when it changed...

Anyway. To ANYONE who reads my work... please tell me if you're still enjoying what I'm writing. If I should improve in anyway. I could use some feedback.

Ah. Anyway. Hope you liked this chapter. ^/^