Character pairings: Jake/Rose, one-sided Dark Dragon/Jake.
There may be other minor pairings but that will be decided later on in the story line.
Warnings: There is a small sexual scene in this chapter, but it is minor, just mostly kissing and a bit of stomach touching and even then it's short and only a dream.
The city glimmered and shone in the moonlight, lights glared and sparkled under the dark sky, stars being invisible as the city lights out shone them in the dead of night and two dragons soared through the sky. They flew swiftly, the only sound giving them away would be when they flapped their wings and the wind was caught in an-up -draft.
Jake flew leisurely with his sister Haley, her pink dragon form being dwarfed by his larger red form but the idea of beating her in a contest of size or speed was far from his mind.
It was her birthday, and for her main birthday present he had promised her a full night out of flying, visiting the best spots in the city and visiting Jake's many magical friends.
Jake felt extreme self satisfaction at how well the night had gone, he knew Haley had a blast, if the joy on her face was anything to go by, and even if the night was over, there was no hurry in heading home.
"Jake?" His sister's small voice drifted over to where he was flying. Jake threw a questioning glance in her direction, showing his sister that she had his attention.
"Thank you for tonight." She paused as if she was debating whether or not to say the next thing. "You're the best brother ever."
The red dragon broke out in a toothy grin. "Thanks." He arched his back and puffed out his chest. "And you doubted whether or not you would have a good time." He shot a playful accusing glance her way. "So this means you better get me a decent birthday present for me this year."
Haley giggled and she sped up, flying away from her brother. "I don't think I had that much of a good time!"
Catching onto the game Jake tore after his sister, purposefully lagging behind, so she was just out of reach, letting her enjoy the last few hours of her birthday. As tomorrow was another day and Jake never doubted that his friendly sibling rivalry with her would begin anew.
They reached the roof of their house in record time and as Haley slipped back into her human form just after she flew through the window Jake considered on staying out. It would be Saturday tomorrow, the only reason as to why his mother had let him take Haley out all night, and he had no responsibilities in the morning. He was due at Gramps' shop in the afternoon but that allowed him plenty of time to catch up on some sleep.
Trixie and Spud would understand if he didn't turn up at the skate park, they knew his dragon duties all ways messed up with his sleeping patterns so they probably wouldn't bother him until later in the evening. Something he was always grateful for, and why he once again thanked all higher beings for having such great friends.
He doubted many other teenagers would be so accepting of their friend being a dragon.
They had been there a lot for him lately, especially after Rose left the country with her parents. It was hard knowing that he might never see his past love ever again. But she had been gone for six months now and he had to let go sometime. He snorted remembering the many girls Spud had tried to set him up with. Yet none of them had been able to fill the gap that left with Rose.
He saw Haley poke her head out of the window and ask him if he was coming inside. The dragon contemplated on an answer for a moment before he shook his head, informing his sister that he was going on a quick patrol and then he turned, flew off determined to enjoy the warm night while it lasted.
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A warm body pressed up against his own.
Daring hands explored his chest and slipped underneath his shirt, stroking his warm firm stomach.
Jake's own hands were tangled up in blonde hair and his lips were connected with the others. The person's tongue slipped inside his mouth and with obvious experience, tasted and delved deeper into his wet cavern.
"Jake…I…"
He stroked his hands down the back of the person on top of him.
"Jake…I…love…"
"Jake!"
"Wha…!?" Jake sat up immediately, looking around for danger and only spotted his grandfather looking at him sternly. "Wha'r'you doin' in my room Gramps?" The teenager yawned, stretching tiredly as he looked up at his teacher.
"We are not in your room."
Jake blinked and looked around, realising that the old man was right, as his room certainly did not contain a fifty foot drop into the sea. The teen realised that he must've fallen asleep here last night after waiting to see the sun rise, and sitting on this cliff was the perfect spot to watch such an event. But falling asleep at the edge of said cliff was not.
"Are you insane?!" His grandfather then spoke rapidly in Chinese and no matter how much Chinese Jake understood, he knew he would never be able to follow his Gramps when speaking this fast. "You could've fallen off!"
Jake stood, backing away slowly. "Chill, ok? I didn't fall off." He gestured to his person. "See? The Am-Drag is still in one piece."
Lao Shi was not amused. "What were you doing at the edge of a cliff in the middle of the night? I thought you were supposed to be taking care of your sister?"
Jake rolled his eyes, so that's what he's really worried about. "I took Haley home first, I'm not that irresponsible."
Lao Shi's eyes softened at the biting tone of Jake's voice. "I know young one, but you cannot blame an old dragon for being worried, especially during these times of unrest."
The teen nodded, he understood. Rumours had begun spreading through the magical underground, rumours of the Dark Dragon once again rising to power. The magical community was becoming nervous, it didn't matter how much the Dragon Council was trying to calm everyone down, people and creatures were still too scared to leave out at night on their own.
"I am not only worried about Haley my young dragon." Gramps looked at Jake pointedly and even though some part of Jake was grateful that his grandfather cared and worried for him, his pride still got in the way.
"You shouldn't worry about me Gramps! The American Dragon beat that loser once he can do it again!"
The old man nodded, a defeated expression on his face before changing into his dragon form, still slender and strong even with his many years of old age and flew into the air, waiting for his grandson to do the same.
The trip back into the city was uneventful and they separated with only a few words of goodbye as Jake headed home and Lao Shi headed back to his shop.
The sun had only risen a few hours before and the chill of the morning still hung in the air and Jake was confident that his family was still asleep, so Jake could easily slip into the house without anyone knowing that he been missing and sleeping on the edge of a cliff.
After he had flown into his room, courtesy of the always open window and changed back into his human form, Jake flopped onto his bed and allowed his mind to wander to that dream he had before Gramps had rudely, but understandably, woken him up.
It wasn't the first time he had a dream like that, most of them, if not all, were of him and Rose. He was a growing teenager, raging hormones were a part of the package but the fact that he wasn't sure that the person he had been dreaming about was Rose, nor the fact that he hadn't woken up with a raging morning erection, something he was eternally grateful for as he would of died of mortification if his Gramps had seen, was something new to him.
This dream, though it had stirred up some sort of sexual feelings, they were nothing compared to the lust he would have with his normal Rose dreams, in fact he knew that this person wasn't Rose. Though this person had blonde hair, it was short and coarse unlike the long soft locks that sat on Rose's head. He also wasn't sure if the person that had been on top of him was female, a fact that disturbed him greatly, but it could account for as to why it had been lacking lust and love. On his part anyway. The other person in the dream seemed to have enjoyed themselves.
However it brought forth the question as to why he would be having a dream about a male when he wasn't gay, a male who he didn't know and had no feelings towards, when he knew he still felt something for Rose.
Jake stretched and turned on his side, a frown etched onto his face. It was possible that someone else was sending him these dreams just to freak him out, or it was from a magical creature trying to mess with his head. It had happened before, though the dreams had never been of a sexual nature, and that didn't mean it couldn't happen again.
The young dragon knew he couldn't ask anyone else about this just yet, he had his dignity to worry about and he was not going to ask his Gramps or Fu about magical creatures that sent victims dreams, or nightmares, of sexual nature. Because that wouldn't be embarrassing in any way.
Jake stifled a yawn and decided he would do his own research if the dreams persisted, but for now he was going to catch up on the sleep that he had been missing.
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In the darkness of an underwater cave former Councillor Chang was leaning up against the slimy wet rock, watching her Master pace back and forth frustratingly and casting long shadows from what little light they had.
"How long until I can gain contact with the goblins?"
A small shivering Lepracorn faced the towering form of the Dark Dragon and the little creature gulped visibly. "N…not until n…next week, Master."
The black dragon roared and growled causing the Lepracorn to almost faint in distress.
Once the large being had calmed down he sent a quick glance towards his servant up against the cave wall then he turned his attention back to the abysmal creature. "Fine. Inform me when the goblin leader has secured a date for our meeting." He waved the Lepracorn away and it hurried out of the cave a little too quickly.
He heard his servant chuckle in amusement.
"You shouldn't be laughing Chang, if it wasn't for that Lepracorn you would still be in jail." His eyes sparkled in satisfaction when she stopped laughing and had the decency to look ashamed. "They may be cowardly but their ability in finances and communications are out matched."
The old female dragon nodded and stayed silent for a few more minutes, content with just watching her Master prepare to leave this meeting place and head back to their more permanent hideout.
"What will we be doing in the mean time my Master?"
The Dark Dragon didn't bother to turn and look at her. "You will be staying out of sight, if anyone sees you, you will be going straight back to prison and alert the council of my presence in this area." He flexed his wings and grabbed the bag that contained the supplies the Lepracorn had given them. "I however will be spying on Jake Long."
He heard his servant gasp in surprise. "But Master how…"
"Dragons have natural shape-shifting abilities do they not?" This time he turned to look at the old dragon to see her looking at him with wide eyes. "While most dragons need a potion I have perfected that ability so I will not need to revert back into my true human form." He looked disgusted for a moment. "Though it pains me to have to resort to mingle among human scum to get the information I need."
Chang nodded in understanding and she changed into her large dragon form to stand by the water hole so they could swim back to the surface.
"I cannot have anyone else do this for me my loyal servant. Not this task." He licked his lips. "Not for what I have planned for the American Dragon."
His laughter echoed throughout the cave.
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Trixie and Spud hadn't been surprised at Jake's absence on Saturday morning and greeted him later that afternoon in the shop with smiles and not saying a word as to why he hadn't been there.
"Any more information on da whereabouts of the Dark Dragon?" Trixie said as she sat herself onto the couch in the back of the shop, her tone suggesting that she had forgiven Jake for the no-show.
Jake smiled but listened in to what Gramps had to say.
"Unfortunately no." Lao Shi sounded like he had finally caught up with his old age. "Once the council has believed they have gained information on his and Chang's locations they have already disappeared."
All of the teens frowned. "It's so whack that Chang managed to break free from jail!" Jake stood up, suddenly feeling restless. "I thought that it was impossible for her to break out. Even with inside help!"
Lao Shi nodded. "Yes, but it is possible if the magic can be broken surrounding the cell. Even if it's only temporary."
Trixie looked confused. "But how would she have managed to do that?"
Spud spoke up. "Perhaps she had a help from magical creatures on the outside."
Jake shook his head. "No magical creature, no many how many of them, would be able to break the magic on that jail. It was created by the Dragon Council, and what magical creatures would help her anyway? She's a criminal!"
"I wouldn't be too hasty to dismiss that idea Jake." Fu-Dog walked forward, carrying a large book with him. "A magical creature on its own couldn't do it, but a magical creature using a magical artefact could." He pointed to a picture on an open page, showing a round flat metal object, almost like a discuss, carved with intricate blue lines. "The Olympic discuss." Jake almost scoffed, how original. "It can be programmed to cancel out any type of magic the user needs it too. If you know the words to the original spell of course."
Jake's eyes widened in realisation. "Of course! Chang was on the Council, so she would know the spell. All someone would have to do was slip her the discuss and with a little help she could escape!"
"Fu-Dog." Gramps seemed pleased with this new development. "Where was the discuss last placed?"
The Chinese canine hopped onto the high stool and logged onto his laptop, searching for the information he needed with expert speed. "It was on a shipment to the magical museum on Elfin Island before it was stolen."
Lao Shi nodded. "And who was in charge of the shipment?"
Fu searched for a few more moments. "The Lepracorns."
Jake and his grandfather shared a look. "You and your friends go and find out as much as you can from the Lepracorns about the missing artefact." Lao Shi jumped down from the seat he was previously sitting on. "Me and Fu-Dog will go and inform the Dragon Council of this new development."
The three teens nodded before running out of the back of the shop, hoping and intending to get some answers.
So there you have it, the very first chapter.
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Next chapter: Jake and friends check out the Lepracorns and more is revealed of the Dark Dragon's plans.
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