Using the Huntsclan's own teleporting device, the Dragon Council takes the Huntsmaster and his followers as prisoners to the Island of Draco. Meanwhile, Sun Park is going back to her home, Jonathan, Susan and Haley are going to theirs, and Jake, Lao Shi, Fu, Trixie, Spud, Rose and Lyle are going back to Canal Street Electronics.
"I can't believe I'm finally free from the Huntsclan." Rose comments. "Somebody please pinch me." Spud does it. "Ouch. Thank you, Spud."
"Oh, don't mention it." Spud replies, not noticing her sarcasm.
"Rose, you and your brother may sleep inside my store." Lao Shi says. "Next morning we'll call your parents."
"Rose, I'm so happy we can finally date without hiding from anybody." Jake comments. "Now we can finally sit together at the school cafeteria."
"Actually, Mom and Dad are quite likely going to transfer Rose to the same school Lily and I attend." Lyle replies.
"Well, as long as there's no Huntsclan on the way." Jake says.
"Jakey, you may stay here with this lovey-dovey thing but Mama Trixie must go home." Trixie says.
"Yes, young one." Lao Shi replies. "You and Spud must go home before your parents get too worried."
LINE BREAK – The Long Home
"Tell me again, Susan." Jonathan says. "What exactly are these Dragon Duties Jake has?"
"As the American Dragon, Jake must protect all magical creatures living in America." Susan explains. "Fortunately they all live in New York."
"And exactly which magical creatures live around here?" Jonathan asks.
"Trolls, elves, goblins, pixies, giants, leprechauns, mermaids, fairies, gargoyles, unicorns." Susan replies as she recalls the list.
"But without the Huntsclan around there won't be too many troubles around here." Jonathan comments. "Right?"
"Wrong." Susan replies. "Unfortunately there are some creatures who really cause trouble and even some dragons who are actually evil. Mainly Chang and the Dark Dragon."
"Who?" Jonathan asks.
"Chang used to be a member of the Dragon Council until it was revealed that she was in cahoots with the Dark Dragon." Susan answers. "The Dark Dragon's origin is unknown but we know he's consumed by dark magic and that he and Chang want to rule over the magical and the human worlds."
"And exactly which kind of problem Rose used to cause?" Jonathan asks.
"Well, besides trying to slay my brother, the Huntsgirl used to hunt unicorns, attempted to steal a rare griffin egg, helped the Huntsclan to capture three Councillors, attempted to steal gold from a leprechaun..." Haley quickly explains.
"Leprechaun gold?" Jonathan asks. "Do they really have it at the end of a rainbow?"
"Actually they carry it around with them to give good luck." Susan explains.
"Well, it must work if they can carry pots of gold around New York without being robbed of it." Jonathan comments. (A/N: I know it has nothing to do with the story but I've been wanting to comment that. Sorry, readers from New York.) "Why don't they stick to the four-leaf clovers?"
"Because they don't work." Haley answers. "It's just a superstition."
"Do you mean I've kept looking for one during my childhood for nothing?" Jonathan asks. Susan and Haley nod.
"Well, at least we won't have to worry about the Huntsclan anymore." Jonathan comments. "Now Jake and Rose will be able to date as soon as I give my son the talk."
"Dad, even knowing my brother is a dragon aren't you worried about him dating a slayer?" Haley asks.
"Well, she renounced the Huntsclan values for love." Jonathan answers.
"I know." Susan replies. "It's all so complicated. Part of me still wants to hate her while another part is glad she's making Jake happy."
"Don't worry, Mom." Haley replies. "If she ever harms my brother I'll make her pay."
In the next morning, Jake, Rose, Lyle, Fu and Lao Shi were about to call Rose and Lyle's family when Officer Morton enters the store with another cop.
"Officer Morton?" Jake asks. "What brings you here?"
"Do you know me?" Officer Morton asks.
"Your son and I attend the same school." Jake explains.
"Oh, yeah." Officer Morton says as he remembers meeting the Longs at parent-teacher meetings. "Well, I'm here looking for Lyle Jones and Rose Jones."
Lyle and Rose raise their hands. "Is there anything wrong, Officer?" Rose asks.
"Your parents traced your last phone call to them." Officer Morton explains. "They said you were afraid of what the Huntsclan would do if someone called us about them. Your parents told me that you were kidnapped as a baby and that your brother had eventually found you."
After all explanations are given, Rose leads the police to the Huntsmaster's home. While asked about where the Huntsclan is, she claims that they just vanished and that she thinks they left her behind because the truth about her has been exposed.
In the next day, Jake is still sad.
"Jakers, why are you so depressed?" Jonathan asks. "Shouldn't you be happy that your girlfriend has finally found her family?"
"And I am." Jake replies. "But I just wish her brother wasn't right about her parents transfering her to another school."
Before Jonathan has any chance to reply, the doorbell rings. Susan answers and is quite shocked at what she sees. "Aaaaahhhhhhhh. I'm seeing double. Two Huntsgirls!"
Jonathan, Jake and Haley run to see what's happening. They see Rose's family.
"No, Mom." Jake explains. "These are Rose and her nearly identical twin."
"Nearly?" Susan asks.
"Rose's sister doesn't have the Huntsclan Birthmark." Jake explains. "Aside from this, they're completely identical."
"May we help you?" Jonathan asks.
"Actually yes." Mr. Jones answers. "Rose was so sad about leaving Jake we decided to wait until the end of the school year before transfering her. Do you mind allowing her to live here until then?"
"Not at all." Jonathan replies. "All friends of Jakers are welcome in my house."
"Jonathan, are you crazy?" Susan asks, a little angry. "How can you allow that slayer to live under our roof? What if she takes this opportunity to slay our children?"
"Mrs. Long, do you actually believe my Rose would be able to kill anybody?" Mrs. Jones asks. "I know she's been raised by a crazy man who believes dragons are real and that some people might be dragons in disguise but you can't expect our daughter to be so dellusional."
"Rose, I thought you had already told them." Jake says.
"I told but they didn't believe." Rose answers.
"This is a seeing is believing matter." Mr. Jones replies. "I won't believe the existence of magical creatures until I see any of them for myself."
"Should I, Rose?" Jake asks.
"Jake, as we all should know, the truth can't be hidden forever." Rose answers as she points to Jake's Dad. "You'd better tell them."
"Okay." Jake says and then prepares himself. "Dragon Up." He turns himself into a dragon, scaring Rose's immediate family, even her brother, who's still getting used to this.
"Now do you understand why Mrs. Long is so afraid of me?" Rose asks her parents.
"How can they be afraid of you?" Mr. Jones asks. "They're the monsters."
"I used to think like that until I've learned Jake is a dragon." Rose explains, a little ashamed of her past.
"A-a-a-re they all dragons?" Mrs. Jones asks, still recovering from the scare.
"Well, my Dad is a human, the dragon trait skipped Mom, but my sister and my Gramps are dragons too." Jake explains.
"Really?" Lily asks. "But she looks so cute."
"Well, normally I wouldn't do it in the presence of non-magical humans but since the secret is already out, Dragon Up." Haley turns herself into a dragon, making Lily hide herself behind Lyle. "Come on, I can't be that scary."
"Rose, how come you aren't afraid of them?" Mr. Jones asks.
"Even when I hated dragons I didn't fear them." Rose explains. "At least not more than I used to fear the training at the Huntsclan Academy."
"Please, let's not talk about this anymore." Mrs. Jones asks. "Anyway, we have to go back home. Rose, we'll be preparing Lily's room to be also yours."
"Jake, I still haven't thanked you enough for helping me to find my sister." Lyle says and then approaches Jake's ear for a whisper. "But if you harm her you'll find out I don't need a special birthmark to become a dragonslayer."
LINE BREAK – Canal Street Electronics
"So, Rose is now living inside your house, my daughter?" Lao Shi asks.
"Yes, Dad." Susan answers. "Can't you help me to make Jake understand there's no future in their relationship?"
"Susan, I couldn't keep you away from that husband of yours." Lao Shi replies. "What makes you think things are gonna be different now?"
"Dad, Rose is a dragon slayer." Susan says. "Sure, it's not her fault that the Huntsclan found out about us but her slaying instincts might eventually become stronger than her love for Jake. I can't trust her."
"Susan, I believe she can be trusted." Lao Shi replies. "And I don't believe Jake would accept your efforts to separate you from her anymore than you accepted mine to separate you from Jonathan."
LINE BREAK – Millard Fillmore Middle School
"So, you're now living with Jakey?" Trixie asks Rose.
"Yep." Rose answers. "Can you believe that?"
"Wow." Spud says. "Now you and Jake can have lots of time together."
"Not exactly." Jake says. "Mom is keeping an eye on her. She doesn't trust Rose."
"Gee, I know I had my doubts about that but she's exaggerating." Trixie comments.
"Bro, I still have something on my mind." Spud says. "What were you and your Gramps talking about erasing mine and Trixie's memories of you being a dragon?"
"The Dragon Council doesn't like the idea of humans knowing dragon identities." Jake explains. "Fu and Gramps even made a memory-erasing potion for me to use on you but I've changed my mind when you commented how you would accept me even if I were a dragon, a unicorn or Spud's Grandma's lasagna." He then notices Rose's reaction to the last part. "Spud mistook Rotwood's 'evidence of dragon' for it."
"Wait a minute." Rose says. "Are you talking about that time Rotwood offered five hundred dollars for any evidence of dragons?"
Jake, Trixie and Spud nod. "Oh, I see it." Rose says. "You guys sold Jake to Rotwood to collect the money after finding him unconscious in dragon form and when you looked for him to tell about the news you found out the truth."
"How did you figure out all these details, Rose?" Trixie asks, shocked.
"I saw you guys approaching Jake after I knocked him unconscious." Rose replies. "And I'm glad you were there because the orders to avoid being seen by humans outside the clan is the only reason I didn't slay Jake before learning the truth."
"And I'm glad you gave me a reason not to feel bad about selling our friend." Spud says.
Brad suddenly appears. "Roselicious, the Bradster thought your folks transfered you away."
"I've convinced them to let stay until the end of the year." Rose replies. "I'm living with Jake now."
"You know, just because you're living with a loser it doesn't mean you have to sit with them." Brad says. "Why don't you join us, the winners?"
"Because I want to sit with Jake." Rose answers. "Now, if you don't mind, my boyfriend and I would like to keep our conversation."
"Boyfriend?" Brad asks.
"Exactly." Rose answers. "Jake Long is my boyfriend."
"Well, when you come back to your senses the Bradster will be waiting for you." Brad replies and then leaves.
After Brad leaves, Rose resumes her conversation.
"So, Jake, will we meet at the Central Park?" Rose asks. "The usual time?"
"Yes." Jake happily replies.
THE END
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