American Dragon: Haley Long (Season Two)
A/N: Here it is! The second season of AD:HL! This season will be a lot longer (32 chapter/episodes!). I'll just say it now: there will be a Season Three, but it will go in somewhat of a different direction, and it will be the last season.
Disclaimer: I don't own American Dragon!
Chapter/Episode 1: Your Mark in History Part 1
Maddened laughter could be heard all throughout a nice looking hotel, making it so that anyone walking by it would want to get the heck away. Inside, The Hunter sat in human form, punching his fist against the wall of the hotel as he laughed. The thief was in the other side of the room, dragging the limp body of the hotel manager over to behind the desk. She let go of the body and walked back over to him as he laughed.
"What's so funny?" she demanded. The second she spoke, The Hunter stopped laughing, and he grabbed his staff, shooting a blast of green energy into the wall, leaving a large, steaming hole.
"I MUST HAVE THAT HOURGLASS!" The Hunter roared, standing up.
"Why?" the thief asked. "What's so important about it? Really? What can it do?"
"You only care about money..." The Hunter growled at her. "The Hourglass can do so much more. It is my only chance to reverse what was done to my people by that treacherous Huntsgirl. I am the only one left...I can change that..."
"If you get the Hourglass..."
"Exactly..." The Hunter turned away from her. "With that Hourglass, I can prove to my clan that despite...my transformations...my loyalty is solely my clan."
"Yeah..." the thief rolled her eyes. "Good luck convincing them when they've all been destroyed..."
"Once I get my hands on that Hourglass, I'll reverse that." The Hunter replied, his eyes widening as he finished the last word; then, he turned to the thief. "I need you to do something for me. I have a plan..."
BLACKOUT; PLAY THEME SONG
BACK TO THE STORY/SHOW
Eighteen year old Haley Long gazed at all of the other, older college students wandering around the halls of her new college. Haley stood alone in the hallway, feeling completely out of place. She looked down at the piece of paper in her hand, which had her schedule printed on it. Period One: General Math. Room #: 309. Professor: Rayner, Logan. Haley sighed, starting to walk down the hallway.
"301, 302..." Haley looked at the large doors as she walked down the hall. "306, 307, 309...309..." Haley stopped at the very last door in the hall. Haley quickly pulled the door open, and she stepped into the room, seeing a small desk and a large chalkboard in the front of the room, while the rest of the room had steps, each leading to three rows of one large table, which were split in two through the steps; each table sat about ten students.
Haley scanned all of the tables, seeing that the first two tables were filled. "Oh great..." Haley could hear the rude voice of Sierra Tatlock to her side, and Haley could see both Sierra and Olivia Mears sitting in the middle of the front desk to the right of the room. "...She followed us..."
"Great, now college is ruined..." Olivia whined along with her friend.
Haley scowled at these words, looking up at the top row, quickly spotting her friend, Leah Belden. Leah looked up from her desk, and she quickly caught sight of Haley; Leah smiled and waved at her, inviting her on up. Haley found herself smiling with relief as she made her way up the steps, sliding into the seat next to Leah, who nearly squealed.
"Can you believe it, Haley?" Leah asked excitedly. "Can you believe that we're finally in college? This is going to be so exciting! Don't you think?"
"Sure..." Haley muttered, looking down at her desk space, just as the door to the room opened, and a man wearing a dark blue suit and a black fedora hat entered the room. He stopped at the front of the class, and he looked at all of the students, right before turning and walking over to the chalkboard, picking up a piece of chalk and starting write something down.
"Am I the only one who's wondering why he's wearing a hat?" Haley asked, looking at her friend.
Leah shrugged. "Maybe he's bald..."
"My name is Professor Rayner..." the professor scribbled his name on the board before turning back to face his class. "...And welcome to general math. As I'm sure you all know a lot about mathematics, I'm sure you will not mind if I assign you a little project that I want on my desk tomorrow morning, the very first thing when you enter my class." This was received was a moan coming from almost everyone in the room. "Hey!" Rayner replied. "You are not children anymore. You are college students, and the world expects something of you all. Now, why don't I get to know you all a little bit better..."
LINE BREAK
Some hours later, both Haley and Leah exited the college and walked down the steps. "So, what do you think of college so far, Haley?" Leah asked.
"I don't know..." Haley mumbled, not really wanting to say anything about her day.
"Okay..." Leah seemed to get the message, and then she added. "Come on. Let's go get something to eat at the mall..." Haley did not want to argue with her friend, and as a result, she simply nodded, walking alongside her friend down the sidewalk, completely unaware of the cloaked thief hiding against the wall of the side of the building as they walked by.
The thief grinned as she saw the two girls walking away. Reaching into her cloak, the thief pulled out a communication device just as a holographic figure of The Hunter's dragon form appeared. "Well?" he demanded.
"They're heading to the mall..." the thief grinned. "Why don't you fly on down there?"
"Very well..." The Hunter replied. "I want you at the mall. Hide yourself; I don't want the American Dragon to see you..."
"What?"
"Do not worry..." The Hunter replied. "It is all part of my plan..."
LINE BREAK
Haley and Leah exited a smoothie shop, each carrying a large cup filled with liquid. "Why don't we sit down?" Leah suggested. Haley did not feel like arguing, even though she just wanted to go home and get started with her project. Nonetheless, Haley followed her friend to a table on-looking the rest of the mall, and sat down on the opposite side of Leah. "So, do you want to work on the project with me?" Leah asked after she took a sip of her smoothie.
"Sure..." Haley replied. "So, does that mean you're coming over to my house? I'm going to start on it the second I get home."
"Oh..." Leah lowered her cup onto the table. "Well, I another class today. I mean, we only had two classes. I have to get back to the campus in a little over an hour. I mean, don't you have another class today?"
"Tonight..." Haley replied. "Around five o'clock. Until then, I'm going to work on the project..."
"Oh..." Leah replied. "Well...that's okay. I'll just work on the project alone."
"That's usually the way I like it..." Haley muttered, just looking at her cup on the table. However, her gaze was turned away from the cup and up toward the ceiling as the ceiling came crashing down with a large thud. All of the shoppers screamed, turning and running down the hall and for the exit as the dust cleared; Haley's eyes widened as he saw the blood-red dragon.
"Oh no..." Haley moaned, slowly standing up, pink flames engulfing her body. Leah just blinked with shock as Haley lifted off the ground, flapping her wings as she flew over to The Hunter, landing right in front of him. "What do you want?" Haley demanded.
"Isn't it obvious?" The Hunter smiled at her. The, without saying another word, he charged at Haley, swiping his claws at her. Haley jumped back, lashing out and grabbing The Hunter by his wrist. Haley then pulled, and The Hunter's eyes widened as he was thrown off of his feet, flying over Haley's head, and slammed back-first against the ground. The Hunter scowled, and he brought up his tail, catching Haley off guard as it slammed into her chest and face, throwing her to the ground.
The Hunter grinned as he slowly stood up. "It's all so easy, Haley..." He said. "All you have to do is give me the Hourglass, and all this can be over..."
"I told you..." Haley growled as she rolled over onto her stomach. "...I can't get it..." Then, Haley reached out and grabbed The Hunter's ankle before yanking; this caught The Hunter off guard, and fell backwards onto his back. Haley reacted quickly, and she wrapped her tail around her foe's neck, forcing him up into a sitting position.
"Very good, Haley..." The Hunter smiled. "So, what now?"
"Now..." Haley growled. "Now...I'm going to hand you over to the Dragon Council..."
"Aw yes, the Council..." the Hunter smiled again. "Imprisonment on the island?"
"What else?" Haley growled, tightening her grip, completely unaware that from the roof, the thief was watching down on her...
BLACKOUT; COMMERCIAL BREAK
BACK TO THE STORY/SHOW
Haley struggled to keep her eyes open as she staggered into Professor Rayner's classroom the next morning. In her hand, she held a five paged, typed paper. Every student was gone, and only Rayner sat in the classroom, writing something. Rayner wore the exact same hat and a suit, just like the day before, only this time, it was a green colored instead of dark blue. Rayner only looked up when Haley dropped the paper on his desk.
"Sorry I'm late..." Haley muttered.
"You're beyond late, Miss Long..." Rayner sat back in his chair. "On your second day, no less..."
"I'm sorry, sir..."
"You do know that I do not have to take this, right?" Rayner asked, looking up at her baggy eyes. "fortunately for you, I am not a stickler for that policy." As he spoke, Rayner put his hand on her paper and brought it closer to his body. "I take it from your baggy eyes, that you didn't sleep well..."
"I didn't sleep at all, sir..." Haley replied as she turned and started to walk to the door. Haley then pushed the door open and stepped out of the classroom.
LINE BREAK
Haley yawned as she closed the door of her house behind her. Haley quickly dropped her backpack and started to walk to the stairs that would lead her up to her room, but just when Haley put her foot on the very first step, her mother walked out of the kitchen, a dish rag in her hands.
"Haley..." Susan Long told her daughter. "Sun just called. She said that the Dragon Council has requested your presence at the Island of Draco..." The, Susan turned and walked right back into the kitchen, making it so that she was not in ear reach of the loud groan that escaped her daughter's lips.
LINE BREAK
On the Island of Draco, the enchanted elevator popped out of the ground, and as the doors slid open, there was a bright pink light, and the American Dragon flew out of the shaft before the goblin inside could open his mouth.
Haley flew across the grass, quickly landing right in front of the doors that led to the inside of the main hall. Reverting down to her human form, Haley put her hands up against the large, wooden doors and pushed, the doors opening. Haley took one step inside and looked around the room, shocked to see that the room was deserted.
"What the...?" Haley stammered, her temper flaring up; she found herself ranting, alone. "They tell me to come down here, and they're nowhere to be seen! What gives?"
"Whoa kid, you've really got some hidden anger issues..." Haley's eyes widened as she heard a male's voice from behind her. Sure enough, when Haley turned around, she could see Fu Dog standing behind her. "You need to relax. Sun's in the prison halls. She's waiting for you..."
LINE BREAK
Sun stood in the damp halls of the prison chambers. Sun had plenty of experience in these halls, but that did not change the fact that these halls gave her the chills; they always would. Sun turned her head at the sound of a closing steel door, and soon, she could hear footsteps coming her way. Within a few more seconds, both Haley and Fu Dog walked up to her.
"Sorry I'm late, Sun..." Haley apologized. "I got here as quickly as I could..."
"Do not worry, Haley..." Sun told her. "We have plenty of time. You are right on time..." As Sun finished speaking, Haley could see Councilor Fachtna coming down the opposite side of the hall. Fachtna kept on walking down the hall until he was right behind Sun, and he stared right at Haley.
"Dragon Long, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you coming to my aid..." Fachtna told her.
"Um..." Haley tried to think of the best way to tell the Council leader that she had no idea what he wanted her for, and she finally came up with none other than what her brother would usually say: "Say what?"
To her surprise, Councilor Fachtna smiled and turned his back to her. "Come with me." He said. "I will inform you about my problem on the way..."
"What problem?" Haley asked as she, Sun and Fu started to walk behind Fachtna.
"The Hunter, kid!" Fu Dog blurted.
"Did he escape?" Haley could feel dread creeping up to her heart.
"No..." Fachtna chuckled, then added: "I assure you, Dragon Long. This island is nearly impossible to escape. Even if they are able to break out of their cells, they will not be able to make it out of the prison house. I have hundreds of trained guards around at all time. If they manage to get by the guards, there is still no way off the island..."
"What about the dragons that can fly?" Haley questioned. "He is a dragon, after all..."
"Aw, yes..." Fachtna cut her off, and by the way the Dragon Council leader was now walking, Haley could tell that he was not happy that she had inadvertently brought up the escape of her brother. "...You see, we have some new precautions to make sure that no other dragon escapes..."
"Then what's your problem?" Haley asked, now annoyed. If her foe hadn't escaped, then what was so important that she had to be called to the Island of Draco?
"You see..." Fachtna went on. "...We do not know why or how her survived the Huntsgirl's wish all those years ago. We need to interrogate him."
"Then interrogate him..."
"You see, that's our problem..." Fachtna stopped right in front of a big, steel door. This part of the prison was different than the part that Jake and Rose had been held in about a month earlier. This part of the prison, which did not have bars, having a big, steel door with a very small window at the top was reserved for the most dangerous offenders of the Magical World. "...He will not open his mouth..." Fachtna held up his hand as it transformed into his claws; as soon as the transformation was complete, he put his claws on a pad right the door. The pad flashed green as it recognized Fachtna's touch. Fachtna then stepped back as he transformed into his full dragon form in a bright light. "I'd advise you two to be in dragon form..." Fachtna added, and as both Sun and Haley transformed into their dragon forms, Fachtna put both of his claws to the door and slowly pulled it open.
Haley and Sun both followed Fachtna into the cell, and when she saw the dark red dragon sitting against the wall, she scowled. The Hunter looked up from the floor and stared each and every dragon down, saving Haley for last; The Hunter grinned as his eyes bored into Haley.
"Why weren't you destroyed along with the rest of the Huntsclan?" Fachtna demanded, stepping away from the others and walking over to the prisoner. The Hunter finally retracted his gaze from Haley, the American Dragon silently sighing with relief, and turning it to the Dragon Council leader. Just like Fachtna had said, The Hunter said nothing; he only stared at the Dragon Council leader with a cruel smile.
Haley could sense how angry Councilor Fachtna was getting. "Very well, have it your way!" Fachtna finally growled. "Don't talk! You should just know that we have ways of finding out what we want to know. Just be aware..." This warning now out, Fachtna turned and stormed out of the room, Haley, Sun and Fu following him.
As soon as the cell door closed, The Hunter looked down at his scaly arm faded, being replaced with his human one. Pressing a button on his sleeve, The Hunter watched as a green holographic image of the thief appeared.
LINE BREAK
The next morning, Leah closed the door to her house, walking down the steps and onto the sidewalk. Leah looked down at the cement as she continued down the street, only stopping at the sound of a voice.
"Excuse me..." Leah turned around only to come face-to-face a futuristic-looking gun right in her face. Leah froze at the sight of the gun, but she managed to look right at the person holding the gun: a woman with a dark blue cloak, steel finger-gloves, army attire and very short black hair. "...Are you that friend of the American Dragon?" the thief asked.
LINE BREAK
Sun and Fu Dog stood outside the doors of the Main Hall, watching Haley pace back and forth with her arms behind her back. "Sheesh kid, you're acting like the Council is about to punish you!" Fu Dog pointed out. "Just calm down!"
"I just want to know what they need me for..." Haley stopped pacing and made her way over to her Dragon Master and Animal Guardian. "I really can't just wait around all day. I need to get some sleep."
Before Sun could open her mouth, the doors of the main hall opened, and Councilor Fachtna, Fred Nerk and Councilor Callum stepped out of the hall. "Dragon Long..." Fachtna addressed them. "We have discussed our plan of action, and we have decided..."
"...To have you find out everything you can about our newest prisoner..." Councilor Callum continued.
"How exactly do you expect her to do that?" Sun asked. "He won't answer any of her questions if he won't answer any of yours."
"You don't understand, Master Park..." Councilor Fachtna answered. "We have been working on a special potion that will allow Dragon Long to see into his mind. Well? What do you say, Dragon Long?"
"This could be some very important information..." Councilor Callum stated. "Please consider this when you make your decision..."
"She'll do it..." Haley heard Sun say from behind her. Her jaw dropping, Haley whirled around to face Sun. "Haley, I agree with the Council. This could be important. I want you to do this..."
BLACKOUT; COMMERCIAL BREAK
BACK TO THE STORY/SHOW
A big, steel door opened and The Hunter, in full dragon form grunted as he was shoved inside a large room. The Hunter growled as he turned his attention to the door, but it had been closed. Now alone in the room, The Hunter started to pace around, until the door opened, and a dragon Fred Nerk and a dragon Councilor Fachtna flew into the room; Fachtna slammed into The Hunter, and the Huntsclan Dragon fell backwards, landing on a steel table, as Nerk landed, quickly pulling three straps up from the side of the table, using them to tie The Hunter down. As soon as the straps were locked on the other side of the table, keeping The Hunter down, the straps started to glow green.
"What are you doing?" The Hunter roared, pulling at his restraints. "You'll pay for this!" The Hunter stopped struggling as he said this, opening his mouth to release a fireball; The Hunter's eyes widened as he realized that no matter how hard he tried, nothing would come out.
"Well, what do you know..." Fachtna grinned cruelly. "We finally got you to talk. By the way, those restraints will prevent you from using any of your dragon powers. Councilor Nerk, I will leave you to your work..."
Nerk watched as Fachtna turned around, opening and closing the cell door behind him. As soon as the Dragon Council leader was gone, Nerk walked over to the other side of the room and picked up a syringe.
"You know that I'll get out..." The Hunter growled as he sensed that Nerk was coming back over to him. "You know I'll get out of here. When I do, I will destroy you all!"
"Be quiet..." Nerk ordered, taking the needle of the syringe and sticking it in The Huntsclan Dragon's arm, making him roar in pain. After his roar subsided, the Huntsclan Dragon could feel his eyes slowly closing. In only a few seconds, The Hunter was out cold.
LINE BREAK
In the main hall, Haley, Sun and Fu Dog stood beside Councilor Callum, who finished stirring something inside a pot. Callum put the ladle down and held up the small pot, handing it to Haley. "Here..." He said. "Do not drink it now, though. You need to have your claws on him when you take it..."
Haley sighed as she reached out and grabbed the pot. Haley was just looking at the liquid potion when the big doors were pushed open and Councilor Fachtna walked inside. "Dragon Long..." He spoke. "...We are ready."
LINE BREAK
The first thing that Haley caught sight of in the big cell as she followed Councilor Fachtna inside was The Hunter, tied down to the slab on the floor. "Dragon Long..." Councilor Callum continued as he, Sun and Fu Dog followed her inside. "One thing I forgot to tell you: we will be able to talk to you while you are in his memories."
"Good to know..." Haley muttered as she looked down at the potion in the pot.
"Dragon Long..." Fachtna joined Nerk's side, instructing: "Put your claws on him as you drink the potion. You will awaken when you tell us that you have the information that we need. At that point, Councilor Nerk will inject an arouser into your bloodstream. It will wake you up."
Haley simply nodded; walking over to the unconscious villain, Haley put her hand on his neck as she used her other hand to bring the pot up to her lips. Holding her breath, Haley downed the potion in two gulps. After the liquid finished running down her throat, Haley lowered the pot and smacked her lips, trying to get over the nasty taste. However, almost immediately, Haley realized that her vision was starting to blur, and her legs felt like jell-o. With a final groan, Haley fell forwards, onto The Hunter's stomach, losing consciousness.
BLACKOUT
Haley groaned as she forced her eyes open. At first, she could not tell where she was, but upon sitting up and adjusting to the light, Haley could see that she was in a dark hallway. A couple feet in front of her was a door. Haley slowly got up to her feet and walked over to the door; when she was close enough to the door, she gasped when she read the name on the plague on the dream door: The Hunter.
"Dragon Long!" Haley gasped and jumped in surprise as she suddenly heard Councilor Fachtna's voice in her ears. "Are you awake? Answer me!"
"I'm awake, Councilor..." Haley answered.
"Good..." Fachtna answered. "Do you mind telling me where you are?"
"Let's just say that I'm right where I'm supposed to be..." Haley answered as she put her hand on the knob, pushing the door open and stepping in. Haley looked around, surprised to see absolutely nothing. Shrugging, Haley continued walking into the darkness, blowing a fireball into her hand so she could see.
Suddenly, there was a bright flash, and Haley blinked in bewilderment as she found herself in a large room, several men and women all wearing blood-red ninja uniforms and dragon skull helmets sitting in chairs as two young people wearing brand-new apprentice uniforms and masks bowed before a master. As Haley got closer, she could see that the master was a little chubby, he had his left eye missing, and his two index fingernails were several inches longer than his other fingernails. Behind the master stood a petite Huntsclan master, a Huntsclan master with a mechanical arm, and to Haley's shock, The Huntsman, who was standing beside a small girl wearing an apprentice uniform and mask with long, blonde hair that was in a braid, and blue eyes. Rose. Haley could now get a good look at the two new apprentices kneeling before him. One was a girl, with green eyes and short black hair that was in a pony tail. The boy-there was no doubt about it; Haley could recognize The Hunter, even as a thirteen year old boy.
"Number 40..." the master said in a deep voice, indicating to The Hunter. "Number 41..." He added, indicating the girl. "Congratulations! You both have just slain your first dragon. As per Huntsclan law, that means your graduation from the Academy. That also means...that you will both be assigned official monikers. Humber 40...you shall now be known as..." The master thought about this for a moment. "...The Hunter..."
"Thank-you, my master..." The Hunter said as he stood up.
"And you..." the master pointed at the girl. "...From this day forth, you shall be known as...Huntsgal..."
"Thank-you, Huntsmasters..." Huntsgal slowly stood, bowing in respect toward the master and The Huntsman.
"Yes..." The Huntsman stepped up to his fellow leader, staring at both of the new apprentices. "...Now all that must be done is find you a master to serve. Don't you need one...friend?" He then gazed at the second Huntsmaster.
"As a matter of fact..." the second Huntsmaster said after a moment. "...I do..."
Haley almost had to look away as there was another bright flash, and when the light faded, Haley found herself in the dark halls of the Huntsclan Academy, The Hunter and Huntsgal walking toward her, both talking.
"It's a great thing that we finally got out of the academy..." Huntsgal was saying. "It's especially fortunate for you, seeing as tomorrow is your thirteenth birthday. Tell me: are you excited?"
"Excited as I can be..." The Hunter muttered.
"Well, maybe you should just come by my quarters tomorrow..." Huntsgal told him. "You should celebrate..."
"I will..." The Hunter replied. "I'm going to try to get the second Huntsmaster to take me as his apprentice..."
"Don't freak out about it..." Huntsgal chuckled. "There are plenty of Huntsclan masters that need an apprentice. Neither of us has anything to worry about. Trust me..."
"I know..." The Hunter told her. "it would just be nice if I could serve one of the two leaders of the New York branch."
"Yeah..." Huntsgal seemed to be thinking the same thing. "Well, I think I need to get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow. Then, instead of The Hunter, I'll be calling you birthday boy..." Huntsgal then chuckled as The Hunter went stiff as a board before she left him alone, a determined look in her eyes as she got away from him.
There was once again another flash, but Haley, who still was not yet used to them, jumped in surprise. When the light faded, Haley saw The Hunter sleeping on his bunk in his quarters. the door to the room slowly opened, and Haley watched as Huntsgal walked into the room.
Huntsgal quickly closed the door behind her and pulled off her mask, revealing her smooth skin and perfect, red lips. Grinning, Huntsgal walked over to The Hunter's bed and sat on it, putting her hand on The Hunter's shoulder, gently shaking it. The Hunter groaned as her shaking got rougher, and he quickly sat up.
"Wh-What are you doing here?" The Hunter asked.
"Happy birthday, birthday boy..." Huntsgal smiled, slowly curling up the bottom of his mask, revealing his lips. Huntsgal then put her lips to his, giving him a long kiss. When their lips parted, Huntsgal continued: "Be sure to come to my quarters tonight. I have something special planned for you..."
Huntsgal then got off the bed, picking up and slipping back on her mask. Then, Huntsgal turned and walked out of the room.
This time, Haley was prepared for the flash, and she was starting to get used to them. When the light cleared, Haley could see The Hunter walking down a dark hallway, alone. Haley followed him, until he stopped at one of the doors and knocked on it.
"Who's there?" Huntsgal asked on the other side of the door.
"It's...me..." The Hunter said. If Haley wasn't certain that the teenaged apprentice wasn't blushing from under his mask, she would still know that he had feelings for her based on the way he spoke.
"Just a second!" Huntsgal called back, and in a few seconds, the door opened and The Hunter stepped inside. At the desk in the room, there was a fairly small cake with chocolate frosting, and a small parcel. "Happy birthday..." Huntsgal stated.
"Thanks..." The Hunter looked down at the floor as he slowly made his way over to the desk. "But you really didn't have to do this for me..."
"Maybe I wanted to..." Huntsgal smiled from behind her mask as she walked over to the desk, picking up the present. "Go ahead and open it..." Huntsgal handed the present to him. "I really think you're going to like it..."
"Alright..." The Hunter slowly reached out and grabbed the present, unwrapping the paper until there was only a small box. The Hunter pulled off the lid of the box and dropped it to the floor before looking into the box. Inside, there was a small dagger, with a peculiar looking blade.
"That blade is actually the tooth of a dragon..." Huntsgal said. "I made it for you out of the tooth of my dragon. Do you like it?"
The Hunter waited for a moment, before he tucked the dagger into his belt. "I love it..." He finally said. "I really do..."
"I'm glad..." Huntsgal replied as she walked The Hunter over to the table. "So, do you want some cake?"
"Sure..." The Hunter answered as he allowed Huntsgal to walk him over to the desk. The Hunter reached into his belt and pulled out the dagger, handing it to Huntsgal. "Use this..."
"Oh no..." Huntsgal backed away. "That dagger's special. I want you to use that for dragon slaying, not the cutting of baked goods. Here, I'll get something else..."
However, before Huntsgal could move, both froze at the sound of a clearing throat. Both then turned around to see Huntsgirl, or Rose, standing in the doorway. Although Rose was about five years younger than the two she stood before, she stood a stance that seemed to say "I have more authority than you".
"What do you want, Huntsgirl?" The Hunter growled.
"The Huntsmaster told me that the second Huntsmaster told him..." Rose started as if she were gossiping. "...That there is no Huntsclan master in the state that needs an apprentice. What this means, is that one of you will get to stay here and train with the second Huntsmaster. The other...will have to leave the state."
The Hunter didn't say anything. but perhaps that was because Huntsgal beat him to it. "Thank-you for telling us this, Huntsgirl." She said. "If you don't mind..."
The young Rose simply bowed in what was probably mock respect. Then, the future Huntsclan traitor turned and walked out of the room. As soon as she was gone, The Hunter turned to face Huntsgal, only to see that she was looking down at the ground, looking troubled.
"Are you okay?" The Hunter asked.
This made Huntsgal lift her head, looking at him. "What?' she asked, but then realized. "Oh...Listen, I'm sorry, but I'm really tired. Do you mind if we call it quits for the night?"
"But..." The Hunter tried to say, but Huntsgal put her hand on his shoulder and started to guide him to the door.
"We'll take tomorrow..." Huntsgal told him. "I promise..."
Haley silently followed the two memories, exiting the room just as the memory of Huntsgal closed the door, locking The Hunter out. Haley decided to follow the memory of her foe, just as she heard a voice in her head: "Dragon Long, are you inside his memories?" Fachtna asked.
"Yes." Haley answered in an annoyed tone. "Why didn't you ask when you first contacted me?"
"That doesn't matter at the moment, Dragon Long..." Fachtna shrugged off her question. "What does matter is that you find out what we need to know..."
"I'm working on it, Councilor..." Haley told him as the memory of The Hunter stopped at his door, walking in. Haley caught the door before it closed, allowing her to look in.
"Keep looking, Dragon Long..." Fachtna told her, and Haley mentally growled.
The Hunter walked over to his bed and sat down, before falling onto his back, his head hitting the pillow. The Hunter sighed as he looked up at the ceiling, lost in thought. Suddenly, The Hunter started coughing; a violent fit, and it wouldn't stop.
The Hunter slowly started to sit up, this only making the fit more violent. Then, with one final caught, flames surrounded the young Huntsclan member, and as the flames faded, a dark red dragon dropped onto the floor on his hands and knees. The coughing fit finally over, The Hunter slowly sat up, only to gasp as he caught sight of himself.
"No!" The Hunter gasped, looking at his claws. "No!"
Haley just watched this, her mouth wide. She had never seen anything quite like it before. She had seen when Jake had discovered his powers, and it had been nothing like this. It had been nothing like this when she mastered her form. This was odd to say the least...
Not knowing what else to do, Haley simply looked at the horrified Huntsclan Dragon as he looked down at his dragon form...
BLACKOUT; TO BE CONTINUED
A/N: So, there's part one. Even though both parts are up, I'd appreciate it if you review both chapter/episodes.