I don't own Jane, Dragon, or... anybody else for that matter. Please enjoy my first JAD fan fic.

"Dragon! Dragon!"

Dragon woke with a start as he heard someone calling his name. "Yes? What?" he stood up and looked around. At the entrance of his cave, Dragon saw Jane standing there, smiling at him.

"Well it's about time you giant green newt." She chided playfully.

Dragon's eyes lit up. "Well, aren't we spiffy today?" Dragon said. "What's the occasion?"

Immediately, Jane's face fell when he said that. "You mean you don't know?" She asked dejectedly.

Dragon instantly regretted not knowing what the day was. "I'm sorry Jane." He said, trying to make up for his lack of knowledge. "I just woke up. Could you please remind me what the day is?"

Jane perked up a bit and said, "Twenty nine days since the end of the winter solstice." When Dragon stared at her in total confusion, she added, "My birthday."

Dragon instantly perked up at this news. "Oh!" He exclaimed. "Good, good. I can make you a cake and we can sing happy birthday and I can even make fireworks in the sky."

Jane smiled at his enthusiasm. "Actually, I was thinking that I could just spend the day with my favorite Dragon. Just you and me."

Dragon's smile broadened. "Okay, then." Suddenly, a look of confusion passed over his features and he asked, "Won't your other short-life friends want to spend your birthday with you?"

Jane shook her head. "They were all too busy," she sighed. "Pepper's at work in the kitchen, Jester's entertaining the king and queen, Rake is at work in the garden and Smithy's got lots of work to do with the horses. Even Princess Lavinia is too caught up in her latest game o have time for me. So I came to see you instead. You, at least, always have time for me."

Dragon nodded and Jane snuggled deeper into his scaly skin. He looked down at her and saw her drifting off into sleep. He chuckled and also fell asleep, curled protectively around the young redhead.

Meanwhile, at the castle...

"How are those crumpets coming along for the king, Pepper?" Jester panted. "He's getting grumpy."

"They'll be done in just a moment, Jester." Pepper called.

"Good, good."

Just then, Rake came in and sat a bag of turnips onto the table. "Here are those turnips you asked for Pepper."

"Thank you Rake." Pepper hefted the bag to the giant pot on the fire. She began cleaning and cutting them before tossing them into the pot.

Smithy came in and sat down at one of the tables with a huff. "Those horses are crazy today." He muttered. Rake and Jester gave him twin looks of sympathy.

Suddenly, the king entered the kitchen and stood staring at them all. Everyone quickly bowed to him. "Where is Jane?" he asked.

The peasants looked at each other and Jester spoke up. "I haven't seen her since this morning."

"Neither have I" Smithy said.

"Me neither," Pepper added.

"She mentioned something about Dragon after I told her I was busy." Rake said helpfully.

King Carodoc nodded and turned to go.

The servants let out a sigh of relief as he left. Then they looked at each other and shrugged. They didn't think Jane had anything that important for them to do if she went to Dragon.

"She'll be fine." Jester said. "She's with Dragon."

In Dragon's cave...

Jane was silently weeping and staring down at the castle. "They don't even miss me." She said softly. She glanced behind her at Dragon, who was snoring softly. She smiled at him and went back to staring at the castle. "They don't even remember my birthday. Pepper, at least, should have remembered. We've known each other since we were babies, yet even she did not remember."

Jane crawled back over to Dragon and curled against his side. Jane didn't know that Dragon had heard every word she'd said and had decided to have a talk with her short-life friends as soon as she fell asleep. Sure enough, Jane fell asleep and Dragon crept quietly out of the cave.

He flew down to the castle and landed near where Jester and Smithy were just approaching Rake. "Hey short-lives. Seen Jane?" Jester and Smithy jumped at Dragon's less than friendly attitude.

"No, we thought she was with you." A small hint of concern laced Jester's voice.

"She is," Dragon told him. "She's asleep now, but she was crying her eyes out while she thought I was asleep. She thought you lot," he pointed at Smithy, Jester and Rake. "and the kitchen lady, didn't care about her because she said most of you should have known that today was her birthday. She only had to remind me because I had just woken up. You, however, are her other friends and were up before I was. I have my excuse, what's yours?" Dragon crossed his arms over his broad chest and glared at them.

Jester spoke after a moment. "T-today's Jane's birthday?" Dragon nodded. "I thought it was next week. She told me it was twenty-nine days after the winter solstice ended. Isn't that next week?"

Smithy shook his head. "It's actually today." He shrugged. "Usually, she tells us but she must have forgotten today."

Dragon's temper was building at the indifference in the voices of these short-lives. He blew a small cloud of smoke at them and growled, "She said she had told you lot just yesterday." He glared at them some more before saying, "You know what? Forget it. She's got me and apparently that's all she needs."

He turned tail (smacking all three across the face with his tail) and took flight for his cave.

He found Jane in a deep sleep and having a nightmare. "No!" she screamed, thrashing her long arms and legs as if trying to stop something. "How could you abandon me? You were supposed to be my friends!" Tears started sliding down her cheeks and she thrashed harder. "Please! No! NO!"

Dragon swept over and shook Jane gently but firmly. The little redhead woke with a start and clutched Dragon's large belly, weeping. "They left me to die." She whimpered. "They let me go to battle and left me there to die. I thought they were my friends."

Dragon stroked Jane's hair and made shushing sounds. "Don't worry Jane," he cooed. "You've still got me." Jane smiled up at him and sighed. She was soon falling back into sleep and Dragon curled protectively around her as she slept. He noticed that Jane had a small smile on her face as she slept and heard her whisper one word before going into a deep sleep. "Dragon."

The next day…

Jane woke up and stretched. She looked around and saw Dragon standing in the entrance to his cave. She walked over and gave him a good morning hug. "Good morning, my green lizard." She said playfully.

Dragon glanced down and grinned. "Good morning short-life. And how are you feeling?"

"Better." Jane replied.

She looked down at the castle and saw that there were some people standing in the courtyard, huddled together and pointing up at the cave. She sighed and sat down on the cold rock.

Dragon sat down next to her and said, "So what is it today? Patrol or a healthy spar with Gunther?"

Jane shrugged and said, "I think I'll spar with Gunther, go on patrol with you and completely ignore my other friends." She stood and began making her way down the walkway toward the bottom of the mountain.

Dragon swooped down and picked her up. "No walking for you, m'lady." He swooped down to the castle with Jane giggling in his arms the entire time. Dragon landed softly and set Jane down on the ground. She laughed for a few minutes before going to go find her ex-boyfriend and propose the idea of sparring. Dragon waited outside of Gunther's quarters for Jane and Gunther to come out.

They came out, wooden swords in hand, and began making their way down to the sparring area. Dragon followed closely behind, keeping an eye on Gunther. As the two began to spar Dragon let his mind drift off.

He thought of cows and how they always mooed. He giggled quietly at the thought and let his mind wander some more. Soon, the cows started walking on two legs. After awhile, they began to grow thinner and red hair sprouted from their heads. Their ears shrank and went farther down their heads. The white spots on their bodies grew larger and darkened to a creamier color. They took on knight's clothes and armor. Their eyes were turning green and their smiles grew bright.

Soon, Dragon found himself staring at Jane almost… longingly.

What on earth is wrong with me? Dragon thought.

He stared at Jane for a moment longer before realizing exactly what was wrong with him. He was in love… with Jane.

This cannot be happening Dragon thought. Maybe I just need a few minutes away from her so that I can breathe properly. Dragon set out toward his cave and sat there for a few minutes thinking over what he had felt for Jane. No, it cannot be love. I am just overreacting because she is with Gunther, her ex-boyfriend. Dragon gave a sigh of relief and started flying back out.

Back at the castle…

"Where's your giant lizard now Jane? Hm?"

Jane dodged another attack from Gunther and successfully managed to mock-stab him in the gut. Gunther doubled over and took another shot at Jane. This time, the she-squire got hit in the arm.

She turned back around to face Gunther and saw the wooden sword swinging for her head. She quickly moved to the side and took a stab at Gunther. She nailed him in his side and Gunther fell to the ground.

"Ok, ok, I give." He proclaimed. He tossed his sword on the ground before Jane and Jane smiled softly at him.

"I think that is enough practice for today." Jane said to Gunther. She picked up his sword and began carrying them back to the chest they belonged in.

Gunther followed suit and said, "So, what's up with you and your friends?"

Jane turned to him and replied, "It is nothing. I am just simply angry with them." She sighed and walked off.

Gunther followed behind and persisted, "Why? Did you lot finally have a fight?" he snickered softly and looked up at Jane.

He had a split second's warning before Jane's fist collided with his shoulder in a painful punch. "Hey!" Gunther exclaims as he clutches his shoulder. "I did say that I gave didn't I?"

Jane glared at him and walked back outside. Dragon was just getting back. "Hey Dragon." Jane greeted hi with a huge smile. Wow, she said. He's big and strong. He would have made a good suitor had he been human. Jane paused. Or had I been a Dragon. Jane sighed softly and smiled up at her giant green friend.

Dragon seemed to have a lot on his mind because he just waved to her in greeting. Jane frowned and prodded his leg. Dragon started and looked down.

"What is on your mind?" she asked.

"Cows." Dragon responded immediately.

Jane shook her head with a chuckle. "Of course," She gazed at Dragon for a moment longer. Why am I thinking these thoughts? She wondered of herself. I must want love badly. She studied her friend for a while more before turning around.

The king was just walking up and he spotted her. Jane quickly bowed before him and asked, "Is there something I can assist his highness with?"

King Carodoc stopped in front of Jane and said, "Yes, Jane. There is something you could help me with." He began to pace before the young squire. "I heard from my precious Lavinia that your birthday was yesterday. Am I correct, Jane?"

"Yes your majesty." Jane replied uncertainly.

"And you failed to inform me of this why?" Carodoc turned to face the confused squire.

"I did not think his majesty would have the time or the patience to wish a simple squire good wishes on her birthday. All of my friends seemed to think it did not matter all too much. They were much too busy to spend time with me." Jane stopped and looked back up at King Carodoc. He was looking at her curiously.

"Your friends did not spend your birthday with you?" he inquired.

Jane shook her head. "I believe they were too busy, your majesty." She told him.

"They were actually doting on my wants." Carodoc told the squire. "I had ordered them around the entire day yesterday because of things I wanted. I apologize Jane. I will remember next time." He gave her a head nod and walked away.

Dragon flew down and stood next to her. "Well, that went rather well from my initial thoughts of what he was going to say." The giant green fire breather glanced down at Jane and found her staring up at him with mixed emotions in her eyes.

"Dragon," she said. "May we go back to your cave? There is something I wish to discuss with you." Dragon nodded and flew them back up to his cave.

Gently setting Jane down on the rocky floor, the lizard asked, "Well, what is it then?"

Jane turned to Dragon and stared at him once more. She took in his beautiful green scales and magnificent body and she sighed. Always one to be as straight forward as possible, Jane said, "Dragon, I think I may be in love with you."

Dragon stared at Jane for a moment before leaning his head down close to hers and staring her in the eyes. Jane stared back just as much as Dragon did and the great green fire breather nodded.

"Jane," he said very slowly. Oh no! Jane thought. She knew that tone all to well. He thinks I'm crazy! "I'm in love with you too."

Jane's eyes widened as a pair of giant green lips touched hers gently. When they parted, Jane gave Dragon a hug and they sat there for a while, staring at the castle.

Finally, Dragon spoke. "What do we tell the others?" he asked, a bit fearful.

"We cannot tell them." Jane replied. "They will tell us that it is wrong and that it has to stop. We will have to keep it a secret."

Dragon nodded in agreement and they stared down at the castle for a bit more before Jane stood and asked, "Would you like to go on patrol with me?" Dragon grinned and they took off.

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