Here's another ADJL, but this time, I decided to write a dark fanfic. First time, so no flames please. I got this idea from reading one of ada69's fanfics, so I decided to dedicate this fanfic to you (if you're reading this.)

Disclaimer: I do not own ADJL or any of the characters.

It finally happened.

The secret was finally out.

Everybody knew now.

What will happen?

Will they be safe?

Will they have their freedom?

Will they be imprisoned?

The humans finally found out. They finally found out about magical creatures. There was a sighting of a dragon fighting giants and then Chang appeared, announcing the existence of magical creatures. She even dared to reveal Jake Long as the American dragon and Rose as a dragon slayer.

What will happen? That was the one question that was on Jake's mind. Everybody at his school now knew his deep dark secret. They rejected him, not verbally, but physically. Whenever he was near people, they scrambled away as fast as they could. Whenever he walked through the hallways, they turned their backs on him. They knew he was a dragon, the so-called protector of magical creatures and feared him. After a month, even Brad stood down, fearing the power that Jake had. He was also scared that Jake would burn him to charcoals for annoying him every day. Jake and his army managed to defeat Chang and her army, but the damage was done. Because of her, people were rejecting him and his friends. Trixie and Spud didn't mind, but he knew they also troubled.

The government passed the law that no one can use magic. The creatures were outraged, but stepped down. However, they were starting to rebel a little. Ever since time began, magical creatures had to submit themselves to the human's rules. They had to hide themselves just to save their hide. They had to hide themselves just so that humans don't know their existence. The secret was finally out, yet the humans still consider themselves superior to magical creatures even though they don't have any magical powers or how to make potions. The only reason the creatures stood down in the first place was because they had already caused enough trouble and the fact that they lost their trust. Dragons had a sort of spidey sense and knew that if they stood down for at least a year or so, the humans will trust them and let them have some more freedom. For now, they would have to endure this punishment and hope for the best.

As for Rose, well, let's just say she was faring better than Jake, much better. Ever since the word went out that she was a dragon slayer, but was dating Jake, two groups were made. One group didn't support the fact that she was dating Jake while the other group supported the fact that she was a dragon slayer. The fact that a dragon slayer existed meant that a group must have existed. In fact, people begged Rose to help them slay magical creatures, but she refused, insisting that she was no longer a dragon slayer. The second group actually praised her as a hero for rebelling against magical creatures. For the group that didn't support the dating, they just ignored both her and Jake, but later Rose got cards with hearts, most likely from the guys who were jealous. Most people didn't reject her despite her relationship with dragon boy, but the others, let's just say that they didn't dare rebel against her. Not sure why, but oh well.

Jake, Rose, Trixie, Spud, and all the other magical creatures hoped with all their hearts that they could be free, free from this world, free from this punishment. They were powerless. The Dragon council could burn the government to smithereens, but that would prove to the humans that were they were dangerous. All they could do was wait and hope for this nightmare to end.

Later that night, there was a meteor shower. Jake and Haley looked at from their home and wished for everybody to be happy and accept magical creatures. Rose wished that Jake and the rest of the creatures could be accepted just as she accepted them. Spud and Trixie wished that they wouldn't have to deal with this misery, but they knew that deep in their hearts that they didn't regret it. They didn't regret not telling the world about the existence of magical creatures. All the creatures looked at the sky and wished in union that the humans could see that they were also beings, full of life and full of feelings. They wished that humans could see them as beings with feelings, not mindless killing beings.

Jake met with Rose at central park and together, they discussed the problem. "What's the point, Rose? What's the point of being a dragon when you can't even be a protector? What's the point of being a dragon if YOU'RE GOING TO GET REJECTED EVERYWHERE?" he screamed at the end. The rejection was starting to take its toll on him. Now that Rose thought about it, Jake hasn't exactly been his cocky self. Instead, he's been closing up, barely saying a word.

"The point of being a dragon is not caring about what others think, but about using your powers for good. Besides, to me, you're not just a dragon; you're my dragon boy, "Rose tried to comfort him. That nickname chilled him to the spine; dragon boy. That nickname went through so much. Before, the name was full of hatred, now it's full of love. Fate has a twisted sense of humor.

Still, her words comfort him. She's right; it's not about what others think, but about trying to help people to the best of his ability. They hate him now, but then that's the consequences of change. You're forced to deal with the fact that people now know the secret you've been trying to hide for years and forced to deal with people hating you for who you are.

"You know, Rose, I just can't help but wonder, what would happen if the magical creatures do rebel? I mean, it's starting to, but the dragons are trying to calm them. But if they did get loose, it'll be a huge disaster for both sides," Jake put a hand through his hair. His eyes displayed fur station and anger at humans for being blind.

Rose sighed, trying to choose her words carefully. "If that does happen, then you and I will be neutral. We'll try to help the people understand and try to make the creatures stop hurting people. But, even I don't know what's going to happen. We'll just have to wait and see." Jake smiled a little at her. As usual, she was right. He shouldn't look on the negative side, but then again, where is the positive side? Oh, well, he'll just try to make the best of the situation. They both sat in silence, wondering, pondering on what the future will be like. Hopefully, one day, humans and magical creatures will live in peace.

The night went by quickly, and to Jake and Rose's most utter surprise, the sun decided to shine for once. Ever since the secret was out, it's been gray, dark, rainy, and just plain depressing, just like their mood. But now, the fact that the sun is shining cheerfully, brightened their mood because for now, it seemed that the future was bright.

Oh, okay, that was seriously depressing, even for me and I wrote it! What did you think? I've never written something this dark before and sorry if this seems rushed, but I had to do a lot of things. Review, but not flames!