Well, shoutout to ada69 for inspiring/encouraging me to write this fanfic! Hope you like it. And of course, one of the nicest people I've met, Noble6, holla at ya! Both incredible writers in their own right by the way, check out their work! This is my first Jake/Rose fanfic, takes place after Hong Kong Longs. My personal alternate ending, if you will. Well, it probably won't be a very long story, just wrapping up the story after the fight at Victoria Peak in my own style. Probably four chapters, I'll update soon. Anyway, that's enough from me. Without further delay, I present to you, 'What do you believe in?', a Jake/Rose fanfiction, property of amdragfan. Please, I hope you do enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own American Dragon:Jake Long or any of its characters. They are the property of Disney.

Chapter 1 - Victoria Peak

'Arrrggggh!'

The deafening scream of the dark dragon echoed throughout the temple as the he was consumed by the millennium portal, never to be seen or heard again.

After they escaped the portal to Victoria peak, Jake and Rose fell to the floor with a painful thud. Upon standing, Jake was instantly captured by a pair of familiar, ocean blue eyes. He absolutely loved those eyes. They would entrance him, ever so serenely, simply melting his heart like butter in an oven.

Greeting him with a smile, Rose wasted no time in bringing her partner into a short but nevertheless, loving kiss.

For Jake, it was an adrenaline rush tantamount to bungee jumping off a cliff, as memories of past began to flood his mind. Pausing for a moment, he shook it off as he became aware of his surroundings.

Still struggling to regain his composure, he managed to blurt out 'Rose! You remembered…but how?'

'You left this at my house. Let's just say it brought back some memories.' Rose smirked slyly, bringing out a creased picture of the them at the fall dance.

Holding hands, the couple gazed at each other for several more moments, with the rest of the gang still engaged in their celebrations. Sometimes, words aren't required to send a message. And they were certainly redundant now.

Unbelievable was hardly a word to describe Jake's emotions at that moment. All those seemingly endless nights praying, wishing for time to rewind and for the things between him and Rose to return to normalcy had paid off.

'Well what do you know? Looks like miracles do exist...' He muttered to himself silently.

'Hm? Did you say something?' Rose asked, his words bringing her out of her daze.

A slight blush crept onto his face. Looks like nothing had changed since Rose moved to Hong Kong, Jake was still as nervous around her as ever. Awkward..

'Ugh, I really should stop talking to myself…'

'Come again?' Rose asked, giggling slightly.

Oh I'm such a dork…

'Hah its nothing. Wanna go for a stroll?'He quickly shot back, trying to avoid any further embarrassment.

Rose nodded enthusiastically, grabbing Jake's inviting hand with both arms. Just as he was about to open his mouth to tell his family to make a move, he was cut off by his father's raised hand. Giving him a knowing smile and a wink, Jonathan signaled for the family to move on without Jake, directing them back to the hotel. What in the world? His usually uptight father being so cool about things? Must have been a newly found perspective after learning of Susan's true family heritage. Jake had other ideas, however.

'Wow Dad's actually really cool…must sense that I'm about to work my player mazzagic…' Jake thought to himself.

Slowly strolling around the clearing at Victoria peak, they absorbed in the sights and sounds of the wonderful Hong Kong nightlife before settling down at the edge of the cliff, allowing their feet dangle down dangerously.

Letting out an audible sigh, Rose leaned her head gently on Jake's shoulder. They sat below a tall pine tree, allowing leaves to fall and flutter on them like snowflakes. Staring into the endless expanse of stars, she let a smile grace her features. It was good to finally be with Jake.

'Rose….I really missed you while you were gone…' Jake began, finally breaking the silence.

'Well, we're together now, aren't we?' she chuckled, staring deeply into his eyes.

Guess I'll have to tell her sometime…..

She could see, tears visibly forming in his eyes. She was about to be hit with a cold dose of reality.

'That's the thing…I'm leaving for New York first thing tomorrow morning…' Jake whimpered, biting his lip to hold back his tears. 'I'm sorry….I really am…'

Shocked by the directness of his reply, Rose could feel a single tear run down her cheek. So soon? She could hardly believe her ears.

Dear god, Mom was right. All good things do have to come to an end…

They sat there in the comfort of the other's embrace for several minutes, their tears shimmering in the delicate moonlight. No words were spoken, not that they had any complaints. It was a horrible piece of news, but just being with the other made that moment special. They were absolutely miserablewithout the other. This accounted for about half a year of absolute misery.Just being together again, it gave them the best feeling they've felt in a ever so long time. Rose, despite not remembering Jake until two hours ago, finally felt that the void was filled. She just felt so...emptybefore.

I have to be strong, for Jake…

'Well, we don't have much time to waste then, do we?' Rose finally managed, still whimpering.

Jake's face cracked into a comforting grin.

'Your right, the night's still young and alive.' He said as he slung his arm around Rose reassuringly, gently wiping her tears away with his other arm. They were finally together, and Jake knew that it was no time for sobbing.

And right he was, there was no time to waste. Given the circumstances, both of them knew that that they had to treasure what time was left for them to be together. Pulling closer to Jake, she pecked him on the cheek and held him in a warm embrace. Jake then rested his chin on her head, the warmth of his body wrapping around her like a nice, warm scarf.

'What are we going to do?' Rose asked, still snuggling comfortably in his arms.

'I'm….not sure actually….let me see….'

Not too soon after, a sudden shiver of excitement shot through Jake's body as an idea struck him.

'Hmm, I've an idea….' He said with a smirk.

Rose lifted her head and peered up at him.

'And what might that be?'

With a wide grin, he released his tight grip on Rose. Rising slowly to his feet, he held out his hand, his eyes glistening in the moonlight.

'Care to dance?' He asked shyly.

A rush of embarrassment swept across Rose. Dancing in the wilderness in full view of the few nearby high-rise apartments was totally NOT what she had in mind. His brown, pleading puppy dog eyes, however, made itever so hardto turn him down.

He could sense her reluctance, but he was convinced that she would relent. 'Come on, it'll be fun! I'm a pretty good dancer anyway, let me show you some of my mad skills.' Jake reassured, making Rose giggle to herself.

'Hah Jake, I may have forgotten certain things, but I certainly remember that you had two left feet!' Rose chuckled as she finally mustered the courage and took his hand.

As he pulled her to her feet, Rose rested her arms around Jake's neck, while he gently placed his around her waist. Starting awkwardly, they slowly began to break into a small waltz.

'Well look at you go, Mr. Smooth!' She teased playfully.

Jake, however, was distracted. Looking at the surrounding buildings, he noticed several Chinese residents emerging from their homes, peeking at the couple through their windows.

'Aww man, maybe this wasn't such a good idea..' Jake complained, his face flushing ruby red.

A smirk lit up Rose's face.

'The almighty American Dragon is afraid of a couple of people watching? How are you to carry out your duties?' she mocked.

'Well, I saved the damsel in distress back at the temple, Id think I'm doingjust fine.' Jake shot back playfully.

'Well you're the one who came to me for help! Please you have to believe me! Rose, my grandfather's in danger!'

They laughed in unison as Rose leaned in closer to Jake and rested her head on his shoulder.

'This is great, isn't it Jake?' she said, smiling.

Nodding in agreement, he began to hum a familiar tune. Rose raised her eyebrows in amusement.

It was too familiar…

'Where have I heard that tune before?'

'It was the song playing at homecoming, we were supposed to dance to it after being crowned king and queen. ' He paused for second, collecting his thoughts.

'Only..we didn't…'

Rose dipped her head, recalling the unhappy events of that fateful evening..

'Goodbye Jake, I'll never forget you...'

'Jake, let me go. I'll be okay, I promise.'

As Jake spotted Rose's eyes swelling up, he began to regret even bringing the subject up.

'Well, that certainly backfired,' Jack muttered to himself.

Reading her emotions, he lifted her chin and allowed their eyes to meet.

'Oh how I love those eyes…'

'Hey, no time for tears, Rosebud. It's our own homecoming ball tonight, just you and me, Jake and Rose. Finally, I actually finally feel….at h-home, with …... ' He said, stuttering slightly.

'….You, right here in your arms.."

Never too good with words, although he liked to think he was, he certainly killed it tonight. He flashed her a comforting smile.

Jake slowly his hand to untie her hair, allowing it to flow elegantly down to her shoulders. Her eyes sparkled ever so brightly.

'Well, it certainly doesn't get any better than this!' Rose replied with a giggle, lighting up with a wide smile, visibly cheered up. They continued to waltz slowly, whilst at the same time, gracefully, right across the hilltop.

The moon sailed across the sky like a ghostly gallion, watching over them as their laughter and chattering voices resonated through the night.

'Jake...I never... ever want to let you go' she whispered.


Well, that concludes the first chapter. Liked it? Rate/Hate? Please review, I'm new to this trade! Haha, I'll update soon. Until then, seeya, RxJloveforever.

~amdragfan