Hotter then Hellion

To Wizard1: Thanks for the info on Catseye. (John: And they say I'm crazy! At least I never thought I was a cat. Although my Aunt Helen did think she was a horse for a while...) As for Jake's own powers, I don't know if he'll undergo any more mutation. As for the Starr Family meeting their uncle...maybe in the next fic.

To Sparky Genocide: Yeah, girls always fight over the Starrs! I'll try to bring in Alpine and Bazooka, but I can't make any guarantees. As for Pyro, Gambit and Colossus, you have to assume that Pyro dealt with his issues towards those two post-"Rebirth of a Pyromaniac".

To Captain Marvel: A duel between Fox and Paul, huh? Sounds interesting. I'll consider it.

To Torque: I'm glad you like my character of Dragon. He was actually the very first X-Man I ever invented, inspired by my love of pro wrestling. I thought it would be cool if the X-Men had a member who was in a wrestling dynasty, like the Rock or Randy Orton. The idea for giving him a dragon- like mutation came from the fact I wanted to give him a unique set of powers, and no one in the X-Universe can breathe flames. *sits back and steeples fingers* You wish to know about Draconis, huh? Is he a creation of Jake's split personality, or is he an outside force? Well, you'll find out.

To Red Witch: When in doubt, blame Monet indeed! (Monet: HEY!!!) Well, she does start most of the catfights. For Ace's charms to work, like his cousin Paul, he has to actually flirt with a girl. Ace is a little afraid of Emma Frost (Ace: She's a cold-hearted, ruthless, evil blonde telepath with diamond skin! You'd be afraid too, pal!)

To nevlothiel: Thanks for the info on Catseye.

To Flame31: Huh? Are they planning on canceling the show or something?

To JCKIDSMART: YOU'RE WELCOME!!!!

Chapter 7: Reporting In!

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"KISSING TIME!!!" The Triplets squealed as they chased Jamie up and down the courtyard. Jamie was screaming in his cell phone/office.

"Look, I can't do any multi-million dollar deals right now!" Jamie said. "I'm being chased by triplets! Yeah, triplets! Dude, you're sick! They're twelve! Dude, I'm thirteen! I can't help the fact they want me! Yeah! I can't talk now bye!" As he ran, Jamie put his cell phone back in his pocket. "HEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!" He ran past Jake, who was leaving the building. "Where you going?"

"Out." Jake said. He walked out to a red bicycle parked next to a tree. He put on a red helmet and rode into town. {I love bike riding. I want to get a motorcycle someday.}

[You can't handle a motorcycle] Draconis snickered.

{Shut up, Draconis.} Jake groaned. He rode into a restaurant, and he sat down at a table. "Where is she...oh my God." Jake snickered as he saw Sharon. She was stumbling all over the restaurant, clad in a big trenchcoat, sunglasses, and fedora. The hat didn't cover her purple hair. She stumbled onto a seat next to Jake. "You okay, Sharon?"

"Sorry. I'm still having trouble walking on two legs. I'm used to having four, being a cat and all." Sharon replied.

[Aw man, did Emma have to send that kook Catseye?] Draconis grumbled. [That nut believes she's a freakin' mutant panther or something!]

{You ever tried convincing her she's really human?} Jake asked snidely.

[Oh, I can convince her.] Draconis snarled. [I have a way with persuasion]

{Not with claws.} Jake warned. "Right, Sharon." Jake rolled his eyes. He knew it was no hope convincing Sharon.

"Well, I'm glad you believe me, Jake. No else seems to believe that I'm really a cat." Sharon smiled.

[Jake, you think she's nuts, just like everybody else!] Draconis snapped.

{I'm HUMORING her, moron! Besides, as long as you agree with her about the cat thing, she's harmless.}

"Did you find out anything?" Sharon asked.

"Well, a couple of the guys did meet the Hellions. Althea told me about it. They also know about Emma Frost, but they don't know the connection between her and Shaw." Jake said.

[I could take that walking 18th Century throwback Shaw down in one swoop.] Draconis snarled.

{Not with the power he has, Draconis.} Jake warned. He noticed something. "Catseye, why do you have a couple scratches on your face?"

"I was trying to prevent those stupid girls from taking my Ace." Sharon grinned. "Ace and I belong together, after all. We're both cat people, so we fit!" Jake sighed.

"Right."

"Speaking of Ace, have you seen him? He disappeared again. I'm really worried." Sharon said with worry. Jake shrugged.

"Who knows? Ace does that. Not the first time he's disappeared since joining the Hellions. He always comes back."

"But he never tells me anything, and I get scared!" Sharon whined.

"He's tough. He can take care of himself, Sharon." Jake re-assured. "He's fine." He noticed two Joes walk by, one in green with a rope around his chest, and the other in a funny helmet and jersey.

"Bazooka, you Bubble Gum Brain!" The group and rope-wearing Joe snapped at the jersey-wearing Joe. "Why'd you punch that waiter out!"

"He called me a dope, Alpine!" The jersey-wearing Joe groaned. "You heard him!"

"He was speaking French, you dope!" Alpine snapped.

"I didn't know!" Bazooka whined.

"There's a French flag in front, you goofball! The restaurant's name is called 'Chez Raymond'! The menu's full of French food! How thick are you, man?!"

"I'm outta here. Remember Jake, you screw up, and Emma unleashes him." Catseye warned as she left. Jake sighed.

[Oh I wish you screwed this up] Draconis grinned. [I so want control! You know Emma can disable this shield around me, even if we're in China right now!]

{All I have to do is observe the Misfits. Can't be hard.} Jake sighed. He noticed Alpine and Bazooka approach him. "Uh hey. Alpine and Bazooka, right?"

[Oh look, the mountain climber and his little retard sidekick are here.] Draconis growled. [I hate the Joes. They're all morons! Airtight's deranged, Flint and Lady Jaye can't stop arguing, Bulldog thinks he's a knight, Lionheart's an obsessive maniac, Cover Girl's a cheap wench, Shipwreck's a drunken fool, Spirit's weird, and don't get me started on Low Light!]

{Draconis, stop it! The Joes are very nice! They're a little strange, but they're real nice!} Jake snapped.

"So you're the new Misfit, huh? What's your name?" Alpine asked as he sat with Jake. Bazooka took a seat as well. "I'm Alpine, and my friend's called Bazooka."

"I'm Jake, but they call me Dragon. I can fly and breathe flames." Dragon replied.

[I'm Draconis, your future ruler and if you tick me off, which is very easy to do, I am the instrument of your death] Draconis mocked.

{Watch it, Draconis!} Jake snapped.

[I wonder, how did Bazooka join GI Joe?] Draconis continued, ignoring Jake. [Oh wait, I know! They felt sorry for the dumb pile of flesh.]

{DRACONIS, STOP IT NOW!!!} Jake roared. He was in no mood for this. "It's nice to meet you guys. I'm still finding my way around. John's a real nice guy."

[Yeah, if you like psychos.] Draconis quipped. Jake ignored him.

"Yeah, John's nice, but he keeps setting my ropes on fire." Alpine sighed.

"He got me a date!" Bazooka grinned. Alpine shot him a deadpan look.

"Bazooka, you birdbrain. Didn't you notice that woman was made of fire? John made you that woman!"

"She gave me her number!" Bazooka grinned. Alpine groaned.

"Jake, Pyro pulled a prank on Bazooka by making him go out with a woman made of flames." Alpine explained in a whisper. Jake nodded, mouthing out an "Ah."

[What a moron.] Draconis groaned.

It is obvious Draconis is gone plain stir-crazy! (Draconis: YA THINK!?!?!) What'll happen next? Will Draconis be set free? What'll the Hellions do? What if they find out Ace has been spying on them? Find out in the next chapter! Suggestions needed badly!