N: Alex sat in her room on her bed. She gazed at the wall thinking back to the kiss they shared – her and 93 – no, Chris. Then the dragon had to come along. Curse him, he couldn't have let them share one nice moment. Why had she been so stupid as to never tell #93 how she felt about him? Why did she have to be a Shapeshifter? If only she had captured Cerberus herself, then the Dragon Council never would have wanted her dead. Maybe she should sell herself to the dragons. No, she had to be strong. But it was V-Day.

10:47 PM

SH: Huntsgirl, you've been in this room all day. Let's go for a walk.

SIDEWALKS OF A TOWN

HG: It should have been me sir.

SH: Don't talk like that.

HG: But it should have, the dragon was aiming for me.

SH: Maybe, but, you're still here, and the important part is getting revenge on the dragons.

HG: And revenge I shall. 93's death will not go unremembered. I will –

N: The Southern Huntsman yanked Alex into an alley way, placed his hand over her mouth, and leaned against the brick wall.

DL: Son, after Fred Nerk was injured, you have taken over as Australian Dragon. Since the Southern Tribe is located here, it is mainly your duty to help with the search of the Southern Huntsgirl, do you accept?

Australian Dragon (AD): I do.

DL: Then good luck, and stay safe. (Everyone flies off)

N: The Southern Huntsman released his grip on Alex, and she exhaled heavily.

SH: (Sighs) How do we get you to safety? They're everywhere!

HG: We don't. I will not run. I will not show fear sir. 93's depending on me.

N: They return to the Southern Academy and went to bed.

12:52 AM

N: Alex's cell phone rang.

HG: (Yawns) Hello?

R: (Scared) Alex?

HG: (Sitting up) Rose what's wrong?

R: Alex, I need you to come pick me up from the Love Cruise.

HG: All right, I'll be there in a minute. Hang tight.

LOVE CRUISE SHIP

HG: (Lowering helicopter next to boat) Hop in!

N: Carefully, Rose pulled herself in wearing the Huntsclan Uniform, but her hair undone. She had her beautiful pink dress wadded up into a ball, and stuffed into a bag.

HG: So do you want to talk about it?

R: Sure. Jake used one of cupid's arrows on me, thinking I was in love with Brad. I had to break up with him – for his own good.

HG: Sounds like both of our V-Days stunk! Do you want to grab a hotel room or something? I know the Northern Huntsman isn't expecting you home for like 18 hours.

R: Is that all right with the Southern Huntsman?

HG: Yes, I think he'd prefer me to keep moving. Make it harder to find me. (Pauses) Rose, I'm sorry I had to impersonate you and tie you up. It was selfish of me.

R: I sort of understand.

HG: Yes, but if it weren't for me, 93 wouldn't have been killed.

R: What?! I am so sorry!

HG: Please, I don't want to talk about it.

R: All right.

HG: Let's find a place to land this bad boy and then get a hotel room.

R: Alex?

HG: Yes?

R: You okay?

HG: I will be.

HUNTSCLAN FRIENDLY HOTEL

Manager (M): May I help you girls?

HG: A room for two please.

M: (Sarcastically) You got ID's?

HG: Will this work? (Showing Huntsclan ID)

M: Ah, so you two were kicked out for the night?

HG: Can we just have our keys please?

M: Fine. Third floor. Enjoy your stay.

R: (To Alex walking up the stairs) You were kind of harsh – don't you think?

HG: She didn't want to help us , I don't want to make her job easier.

R: Are you sure you're okay? (Entering room)

HG: (Sitting on one bed) Rose –

R: (Sitting on other) Look, I told you what happened between Jake and me, now you tell me. Please?

HG: (Pauses for a long time) Fine. I was going out on my morning run, but the dragons have that reward on me, so the Southern Huntsman made 93 come with me. At first we were quiet, and then we started talking about last night, and then somehow we started kissing –

R: Kissing?!

HG: Please Rose.

R: Sorry.

HG: So we were kissing and we both felt him get shot by a Dragon's Arrow. I morphed into a dead corpse until I had the opportunity to slay the dragon. He will be the most meaningful trophy I have. I tried to save us both, but it was too late for 93, and he died.

R: Alex I'm so –

HG: Don't say it Rose. Please, if people start feeling sorry for me, then I become less of a threat in other's minds. And it's only fun if they're ready.

R: Have I told you lately that you're insane?

HG: Yes?

R: Good.

HG: Hey Rose?

R: Yea?

HG: No matter how mad the Northern and Southern Huntsmen get at each other, we'll always be friends – right?

R: Like sisters. Why do you even worry about that stuff?

HG: Well, tension's really heating up between the two of them. I'm afraid the South's going to divide.

R: Never. You know they get into fights all of the time.

HG: I don't know what I'd do without you Rose.

R: Well, you'd probably be the Northern Huntsgirl for one thing.

HG: Excuse me, are you saying that I wouldn't be able to beat another girl's butt?

R: Well, I don't know. I do know that I let you win.

HG: Yea, right. Like I'm going to believe that… why?

R: Stories of the South scared me really bad when I was a child. I'd rather stay where I am.

HG: Those stories scared you? Wow, I thought they were awesome!

R: You would.

HG: So you really didn't want to go?

R: No, but it's good. You're doing so well in the South, and I never would have met Jake.

HG: Rose, if you had never met Jake, then the universe would be back in balance and we wouldn't be sitting here talking about our stupid boyfriends.

R: Did I hear the word boyfriend?

HG: Huh? No.

R: No I did. Alex has a boyfriend.

HG: HAD a boyfriend Rose. And I'm not sure if you can even count us as that. We shared one stupid V-Day kiss.

R: Aly… I –

HG: It's Alex Rose. I know what you meant.

R: You know you like the name Aly.

HG: (Laughing) I do not! I've told you that ever since we've known each other! (Cell phone rings) Hello?

SH: (Over phone) Where are you?

HG: I had to pick up Rose and we got a hotel for the night.

SH: Oh, okay. I just thought maybe that you would want to know your father is going on trial first thing tomorrow morning.

HG: And?

SH: And they want you to testify on his behalf. (Preventing Alex from replying) Think about it, all right?

HG: Okay, sure. (Hangs up)

R: What's going on?

HG: My biological father's going on trial tomorrow, and they want me to testify for him.

R: So? That should be easy?

HG: Rose, I'm kind of siding with the prosecution!

R: Bite your tongue! He's your father and you owe him everything you can give him. He's always put you first. So swallow your pride and testify.

HG: I said I'd think about it. (Pauses) Are you feeling any better?

R: Yes. I am. I mean, life goes on – right?

HG: Right. (Yawns) Oh, I think it's time for bed.

R: I agree. Night!

HG: Night Rose.

NEXT MORNING

HUNTSCOURT

HJ: Do you have any more witnesses?

T: Um… well I was hoping that… no, she won't come.

HJ: Very well then, in the case of the Teacher vs. the Huntsclan with five charges of treason, I hereby declare –

HG: Stop!

SH: Alex?

HJ: Alex?

T: Alex!

HG: (Sighs) I'd like to testify for this guy.

HJ: Very well.

N: Alex tried to think of something to say. For what she knew, he was guilty.

HJ: What is your reason for supporting him?

HG: (Pauses) Your, honor, he should not be convicted guilty, for he is loyal to the Huntsclan. How can I prove this? He has one of the worse jobs in the Huntsclan and yet he keeps it for the Clan's sake.

HJ: That doesn't pardon you. Your mother was a magical creature. And together they had you.

HG: And I believe I'm one of the best warriors you've had.

HJ: But you cause more trouble than you're worth!

HG: Excuse me?

HJ: You're putting the entire clan in danger for your reckless behavior. Now I'd like to give my verdict unless I get a real reason.

HG: You want a real reason?

HJ: Yes.

HG: (Shouting) He shouldn't be guilty because he's my dad, and he's given up a glorious life for himself just for me! Destiny does not let you choose who you love! And besides, my mom's dead and there's no current problem!

N: She blurted it all accidentally. Once Alex knew she'd been real with her dad, she couldn't show emotions like this, and still wanted to hate her dad. So she ran out of the Huntscourt Building and to the Academy where she buried herself under the covers. (Rose had been returned to the Northern Huntsclan)

10 MINUTES LATER

SH: Alex, you okay?

HG: (Murmurs) Yes.

SH: What happened?

HG: It's just a girl thing. Okay? I'm sorry, I don't really want to talk about it.

SH: All right (leaves room)

3 MINUTES LATER

SW: Aly?

HG: Oh, hello?

SW: Hey sweetie. The Huntsman said that you were having some girl troubles – everything okay? HG: Oh, yes. I'm fine, I just went through a mood swing or something.

SW: That was an odd mood.

HG: I admit I don't really want anyone to go to Huntsjail, but that doesn't change how I feel.

SW: This has happened a lot, Aly. First the cut, then the dream, and now this. Are you sure nothing's wrong?

HG: Really, I'm fine! Just a little stressed out right now. So how's things between you and the Huntsman?

SW: Good, it's nice to be home.

HG: It's nice for you to be here. You know, with all of my teachers male, my mother dead, and all of the guys being guys, it's really nice to have a female's presence.

SW: I can only imagine!

HG: How long are you staying for this time?

SW: About a year this time. It should be nice.

HG: Really? That's awesome!

N: There was a knock at the door.

HG: Come in!

SH: Huntsgirl, the remains of the German Dragon have returned. (Poking his head in the door) We thought that you would like this tooth. (Hands a small box)

HG: That you. I'm just glad he's dead.

SH: After #93's – I mean Chris's – autopsy, we collected this and also thought that we should give it to you.

N: The Southern Huntsman handed her a small cross necklace.

HG: (Holding back a tear) That you sir. I greatly appreciate it. (Nodding)

SH: The funeral will be tomorrow at dawn.

HG: I'll be there.

SH: On a brighter note, your father is on probation and must only complete 50 hours of service to the Huntsclan – besides teaching.

HG: (Unenthusiastically) Whoo-hoo!

SH: (Hugging wife) Training begins in an hour.

SW: My style!

HG: What?

SW: I tell what to teach, and he does it. It's what wives do best . (Kisses the Southern Huntsman)

HG: Cool!

N: The Southern Huntsman and his wife leaves back to their room to freshen up. Alex tied the cross around her neck next to her heart and the tooth around her ankle. That way it would always be there, but not the most important thing.

HG: Oh! Master! Did they say anything of my shapeshifting?

SH: Not yet, but you know they hinted it when you burst out. That I predict will be the next major case, and the only thing we can do is be prepared.

HG: What if they want to kill me?

SH: They didn't when they found out you were a dragon – or thought you were. Relax, at least you're not there now.

N: Alex then agreed to helping the Southern Huntsman do inventory before training.

HG: Two bottles of pixie ashes, two tubs of unicorn horns, one cup of pixie dust.

SH: Check, check, check.

HG: Four jars of dragon teeth.

SH: Check! Wow! It's late! We better begin out training! My wife will be very upset if we're late.

HG: You guys are so cute together!

SH: Girl, don't get started with that. (They made their ways to the fields)

SW: Ahhh… There you two are!

HG: Sorry Ma'am. Got caught up with business.

TRAINING AGAIN WITH SOUTHERN HUNTSMAN'S WIFE

3 WEEKS LATER

SW: To begin –

HA: Stop everything!

SH: What now?

HA The North (Breathes hard) They've got the last of the skulls. They need ours to complete it. Dragons – crazy in search for it.

N: Alex transformed into her Shapeshifter form and flew off towards a small cabin where they stored the skull.

SH: Now, when we get the skull, I need you to go back home and made sure everyone – Ahhh! (Shot with dragon fire)

N: The Australian Dragon was in hot pursuit of the two of them, but was having troubled with his aiming. That's why he hit the Southern Huntsman.

AD: Show me your identity!

N: Alex went back to human form as she retrieved the skill from the cabin and went to the Southern Huntsman's side.

HG: You want you see me?! (Rips off mask)

N: The Australian Dragon was shocked at her burn and short hair.

AD: I pictured you differently.

N: Alex shot at him. She gazed his stomach and then he was forced to get help.

SH: Alex, go to New York. You must deliver the skull. I have my staff. I'll be able to get home. Aly, be careful.

HG: Nothing will happen to me sir.

SH: Aly, I'd go nuts if I lost you. Please just watch your back. My wife and I, you're like our daughter. I know that doesn't mean much, but you do. So please, be careful! Thank you!

HG: I'll be okay sir.

N: Both of them transferred away.

NEW YORK

PANTHEON BUILDING

HG: I'm here!

NH: Quick Alex, over there! (Pointing towards group of Huntsclan)

HG: (Watching human Jake and Rose interact) (Thinking) Oh no! The Huntsman found out about them! That's not good. What if they get word that I didn't turn her in? No. After tonight, we'll be victorious! (Rose captures Jake) What is she doing? What was that about her parents? (Puts skull in statue) She gave the Huntsman the skull? Go Rose! I never should have doubted her. He's making the wish!

NH: I wish for the destruction of all… Ah!

HG: NO!

N: Rose had shot the Northern Huntsman in the back and was now holding the skull.

R: For the destruction of all Huntsclan!

HG: Rose no!

N: Alex watched everyone's birthmarks light up and explode into mid air – including her own.

HG: (Tearing) Rose? How could you? I fought for you!

N: Then the Northern Huntsman rose and vanished. Alex closed her eyes knowing everyone in the South – including the Southern Huntsman, his wife, and her father – had blown up also. Alex felt herself being pulled upward.

HG: (Raising left hand) (Lifting off the ground slowly) The only thing good, is you're going down with the rest of us. You are a traitor! A killer! And a…

N: But she never finished. Exploding into a green light, the Southern Huntsgirl was gone.

THE END
Yes, I know. It's aweful isn't it? Thanks for reading my story! Schoolgirl7