Daddy wants a seven!
Ok, this is the fourth and final chapter in this fanfic. This has actually been a fun one to write...even if I didn't think so after I wrote the first chapter. So, thanks to all reviewers... oh wait, that's right- you guys don't review MY stuff. Thanks to the two that actually did for the 1st chapter. No one reviewed 2+3. Grrrr... anyway, I hope that you like the final chapter. If you don't, well, there's nothing I can really do about that.
Hey, for all of you who read "You Raise Me Up", you may have known this, but I didn't until just recently- Natalie Portman, my created character, is actually the name of an actress. Oops. 00
By the way, I don't own ADJL or any characters associated in it, except for the characters of Bob Holden, Gary Long, Harry Jefferson, and...yeah, that's it.
"The Friends My Dad Had, Pt.4"
Jake dove...
But missed.
Luckily, though, not by much.
Still, the werewolf was now on Jake's dad.
"Aw, man", said Jake as he whipped around. "Time t' get serious. DRAGON UP!"
The dragon that was Jake dove...again...and fortunately hit the mark. He knocked the werewolf off his dad, knocking it back into the nightclub wall. The wolf howled in pain, but was up just as quickly- and with anger burning in its eyes. It seemed as if it was sizing Jake up, acting almost as if it had seen him before- or at least something like him. Grandpa...it had seen Grandpa in dragon form. Now it saw another dragon. It had beaten the other dragon before; how hard could this one be?
Jake knew a big fight was coming up-but was there anyone watching? He looked around-for his dad, mostly. He had run away. Good. Hopefully that meant he was okay. Then again, that also meant that he could go and get help.
"Better make this quick, then", Jake grimaced. "But how...Grandpa got knocked out easily. How would I have a chance..." He looked around him. There was nothing that seemed to be applicable. There were windows. There was a huge neon sign on the top of the building...Wait! Neon sign? Jake had an idea.
The wolf had decided to make its move. It rushed towards Jake- claws extended, teeth bared- ready to take any and all offensive action against the dragon. This was the golden opportunity Jake needed. With great agility, he caught it by the arms, held it under his chest, and took off into the sky. The werewolf thrashed about, trying to break away, but Jake had a grip on it that would make it impossible for it to get loose. The wolf, better known as Harry Jefferson, never saw the bright neon sign. Never saw it coming closer and closer... until Jake led it go. It was then that it looked up- just for a second- before plowing into the sign. Could the feud be over? Was it dead? Wait, Jake didn't want to kill it... maybe this wasn't such a good idea.
However, a sense of victory was racing through Jake's mind; why not destroy it by worrying for the health of someone who almost killed three family members and a family friend?
When Jake reached the spot where the werewolf had fallen on the roof, and found Harry Jefferson lying in its place- and still alive, for that matter. Good; maybe Jake could get some answers. He definitely had a good amount of questions!
"Okay, gig's up", Jake said, "Now answer- how are you able to change, and who is Mamas Lyoli? "
However, instead of answering, the almost-limp figure began to laugh.
"Hey, what's so funny", demanded Jake.
"Heh heh, oh.. you have... no idea", struggled Harry, "I knew... that this wouldn't go on... forever... so, as any genius of my caliber would, I had... a backup plan."
"A backup plan? Oh, hell, no!" Jake whined.
"Heh, yes, it is true", laughed Harry. "So you'll truly appreciate me... I shall inform you on it" He seemed to be regaining strength... somehow. "Each night, before an attack, I coated my fingers with a poison supplied by none other than Mamas Lyoli herself. When I transformed, it would be on my claws, and when I managed to scratch someone, the poison would go into their bloodstream. However, it was a poison that Ms. Lyoli would be able to activate when the time was right. Which wasn't until...", he looked at his watch, "Oh, about three minutes ago. I wasn't able to get your dad, unfortunately, but I can still manage to hit him where it hurts. And you know what?" Harry Jefferson, who'd been lying on the rooftop dying a little while ago, stood up to face the dragon in its eyes, "There's nothing YOU nor ANYONE can do about it! Hahahaha!" And with that, he disappeared off the side of the building.
(End)
"Mom, Dad!", winced Jake as his parents returned home, "We've got a serious problem!"
"Yes, Jake, you're right", his mom answered, "Your father was attacked tonight. Come, sit down." They all obeyed.
"Your father met one of his old co-workers last night, but... he attacked him. He got away, but police are still looking. Do you know anything about it? His name is Harry Jefferson."
"No, never heard of him", Jake lied. Haley nodded.
"Okay, well, that's okay. Just don't be surprised when and if any police are stopping by or calling us. That's all", then she brightened up, "But I do have good news! Your grandpa is coming home tomorrow! He is a lot better now!"
"Uh, mom? There might be a problem with that", Jake said, "I think Grandpa might not be as alright as we think. We might wanna go to the hospital and see him, and Uncle Gary and Bob."
"Now, Jake, don't be silly", his mom laughed, "There's nothing wrong with..."
Just then, the phone rang.
"I'll get it!" said Jake's dad, "Hello? Hm? I see. Okay." He hung up the phone quietly, and turned to the rest of the family, "Everyone, there's been a problem. Your grandpa's condition just took a huge drop, and is getting worse by the minute."
(End. I won't end the chapter yet. It's only 10 KB's. I usually get to at least 15. :D)
The family raced to the hospital as quickly as they could get there (This was one of the times Jake wished he could fly there... but couldn't). As they came closer towards Grandpa's room, they passed Bob and Gary's rooms- both of which who were asleep. Could they already be dead? "Oh, Gary! I forgot! Honey, I'll be with Gary to make sure he's alright!" exclaimed Jeff Long, as he turned off into Gary's room. Haley went with him.
Jake and his mom turned into Grandpa's room, only to see a lone nurse in his room. Grandpa... didn't even look like he was breathing. No, it couldn't be...
"Kana Long? Good evening. I am Ashley Lindner. I called your house earlier", said the nurse. She looked like she was in her mid-30's. "I'm...afraid that you're just a little late"
Jake's mom gasped. "W-what do you mean?"
Ashley looked at the ground sadly. "He's gone. We just...couldn't revive him. I'm so sorry."
Kana just stood there for what seemed like an eternity. "No..." She walked out of the room, as if she didn't believe what was happening. Once she was outside, Jake could hear her faint sobbing. Which was about what Jake felt like doing. His Grandpa... dead. How was he going to go on being the American Dragon? Slowly, he walked over to Grandpa's bedside, kneeling beside him. He laid his head down on his chest, ready to burst into tears, when he realized something...
"What? His heart... it's still... beating...", he stared up at the nurse, "He's not..."
Ashley laughed, "You learn fast. No, he is not dead. Nor will he be. I was supposed to kill him, but... I grew weary of Mr. Jefferson's antics. So I decided to get his whole family down here to see him."
"Mr. Jefferson... you mean, Harry Jefferson?"
"Bingo", replied Ashley, "He said that this was his old boss, or somethin'."
"Wait... so you know everything about Harry... about how he can turn into a werewolf and stuff?"
"Yeah, if you can call him a werewolf. He's able to change at will. So technically, he's a shapeshifter, except he can only change into one thing"
"So, if you were supposed to kill these guys, that means that he was bluffing about the poison?" Jake asked.
"Of course. He was supposed to do the first part, and I finished it up, but like I said, I was tired of him pushing me around, acting like I worked for him! He had seemed to have forgotten that it was the other way around.", she looked over at Jake, who was staring at her funny. "What is it?"
"You're not really a nurse, are you?" Jake finally had figured it out, "You're..."
With that, the nurse's shape quickly changed into that of an older woman, at least that's what she looked like since she was covered head to toe by a cape. "Correct. I gave him his powers. I'm mainly responsible for this whole thing. Now you know. So, enjoy your time with your family. Oh, and don't worry about Mr. Jefferson. I'll take care of him." And she leapt from the window by Grandpa's bed. Jake rushed to the window, trying to find her, but... she was no where to be seen.
"Jake? What're you doing here?", came a sound from directly behind him,. He spun around to see Grandpa's eyes partially open, "It is quite late. I am coming home tomorrow, and I would like a little sleep before I do..."
Jake smiled. "Sorry, Gramps. G'night." He walked out of the hospital door... only to see paramedics rushing in. Mom must've told everyone that Grandpa was dead. "Yo! Everyone! He's okay! Let him sleep!
"Yes, yes! Listen to young one!", yelled Grandpa. Jake laughed, turning back around, and seeing his Mom- with a mystified expression on her face.
"Er, Mom? He wasn't ever dead", he said, leading her toward the exit. "Let's just go home now. That sounds good... right?"
Kana Long did not speak for the rest of the night.
(End)
"Whoo, glad that's over",Jake sighed the next morning. The whole family, including Grandpa, was in the living room. They had went to get Grandpa (or, at least Dad did) and now were kind of reflecting.
"Yes, it sounds as if you all have been through a lot. So, would you all mind if I keep Jake for a little while today? I need a word or two with him."
"Yes, that should be fine", said Jake's dad.
"Wait, no!" Haley exclaimed. "Remember, Mommy? I need Jake today!"
"Oh, that's right! Jake, hon? Apparently you made a promise to Haley? Something about "anything"?"
"Oh, come on, Mom! Going with Grandpa is WAY more important than... playing tea party!"
Haley smiled, "No, that's what you did last time. Plus, I knew you were tired, so I decided to make it easier... you get to help me clean EVERY bathroom in the house! All three of them!"
"Aw, man. Mom!" Jake glared at his mom.
"Hm, well I guess it will be here when you get home, so... do whatever you need to do with Grandpa, and come back later."
"...Mom, did I ever tell you you're my hero?"
"Yes, you do. Every day. Usually you're being sarcastic or annoying or something, though", replied his Mom.
"Well, I'm not now gotta go see you bye!" Jake slurred as he hurried out the door after Grandpa.
(End)
"So, er, what do we need to talk about, Grandpa?" asked Jake. "Is it about..."
"The werewolf, yes. Is it alive?"
"Well... I think so. I mean, I beat him! He won't mess around with us!"
"Him? You know who it was?"
And Jake told him the whole story. About Harry Jefferson. About his dad almost getting killed. And about the nurse... whoever..or whatever she was.
"A shapeshifter? This is strange; I do not recall any in the area. This may not be good. We should find her..."
"One problem, Gramps... how? She's a shapeshifter! She won't be very easy to find!"
"This is true. But maybe a clue was dropped. Think back, young dragon. Is there any name that has been mentioned... by this Harry Jefferson, maybe?"
Jake thought about it. "No, I can't... wait, yes there was! Something foreign... it was... Mamas Lyoli! She gave him his powers!"
"As did this "nurse". Are you thinking what I am thinking, Jake?"
"Totally, Grandpa. Let's go find this Mamas Lyoli!"
END OF CHAPTER
That's it! The end! Yay for me.
I'll say this now... please read and review! No one seems to be doing that for my stories lately, and I need feedback so I know what to fix, or what I'm doing right! If I'm not really that good, and that's why you're not reviewing, just tell me! At least you're being honest!
If I do end up writing another one (which I likely will), it will be a continuation to this one (if you couldn't guess already:D) It'll involve Grandpa and Jake chasing this Mamas Lyoli character. (I wonder what kind of ethnicity that name is... almost sounds European, but I wouldn't know... I haven't bee able to take a foreign language class in high school yet...)
So, that's about it! Like I said, please read and review- it'll be greatly appreciated, especially since I'm new at this sort of thing and I'd like feedback. Thanks a lot, everyone! Salute the colonel.
