A/N: Okay second chapter. Hope you like it please R&R so that I know how I am doing. I haven't got any reviews yet so I'm changing to much in my style. Next chapter will actually start major battles so keep on reading and waiting for the next chapter. PEACE

A New Age

The Beginning of the War

After leaving the club in extremely good spirits, Jase and Vicky walked around the city laughing and enjoying each others company. Vicky was leaning on Jase's shoulder as they walked down the streets. They didn't notice the group of men following them until they were starting to get close. Jase nudged Vicky to walk faster. He looked at her and started to look back at him in a confused way. She had no idea about what was going on until another group cut in from a street ahead of them blocking there way. Vicky's eyes widened as Jase tugged her into an alley. Only to late did he realize that it was a dead end with a tall brick wall at the end.

"Jase what's going on?" Vicky asked sounding scared.

"I don't know," responded Jase in a sincere voice. The gang of people approached and the leader stepped forward.

"Give us the girl and all of your money and you won't get hurt," the leader directed at Jase.

"I won't get hurt," repeated Jase in mock thought then responded, "I don't think so."

"You don't know what you're getting yourself into. Your severely outnumbered and we aint no ordinary people here. So just give up the girl so that we can have some fun before we kill her and not have to kill you," the leader demanded

"Jase," whispered Vicky now sounding very scared.

"I don't think so buddy while you may not be normal I definitely am not," said Jase to the leader. Then to Vicky he whispered, "Don't be afraid. I will protect you with my life if I have to."

"Really, well you leave us no choice," said the leader as he moved forward pulling a knife as the rest pulled out various weapons ranging from knives to bats and chains. Jase started getting angry and barely visible flames started to flicker around him as he materialized a broad sword right in front of him out of thin air. All of the people stopped in their tracks at the sight of this.

"Well this is interesting. There is only one way to prove my suspicion," said the leader as he raised his arm and gathered energy in front of him. Wings of light appeared on his back as he released the energy ball hurling it at Jase and Vicky. Jase stepped completely in front of Vicky as he took the hit. The energy ball exploded and sent dust swirling around. When the dust cleared Jase was in the dragoon armor standing in front of Vicky. Vicky let out a gasp of surprise while one of the winglies screamed.

"It…It… It's a Dragoon, we can't fight a dragoon we will all be killed we…" she was cut off be the leader's fist hitting her right in the face. She fell to the ground unconscious as the leader turned to his men and women.

"So what if he's a dragoon I won't run away. We can beat him. Look around we out number him twenty to one," the leader shouted. This seemed to give new resolve to the winglies and they started advancing on the dragoon and his damsel. They started throwing magic bolts at Jase. Jase took the hits, but when one hit the ground right next to Vicky he snapped. Fire raged in his eyes as he raised his sword heating the blade for an attack. He was furious that they would try to attack Vicky as defenseless as she was when he was standing there as their enemy and he would prove that they should take him more seriously. He swung his sword and while it appeared that nothing happened a blade of super heated air was sent towards the winglies. Their frontline ignited into flames among them was the leader. The others faltered as their strong leader was incinerated by a single blow from this dragoon. It was like nothing they had ever seen, but one shout to arms was all they needed to continue forward. This time they held nothing back as they flew towards him throwing bolts and swinging weapons. They bounced off the dragoon's powerful armor. Jase's blade on the other hand was not stopped by the flimsy clothes the winglies wore. Jase hacked through them easily, however he didn't notice that one had snuck around behind him and grabbed Vicky. Vicky screamed as the wingly took flight. Jase having heard her looked around and saw the wingly flying off with Vicky. He immediately gave chase. His powerful magical wings were no match for the wingly and he caught up with him a mile away. The wingly stopped and turned holding the girl with his knife to her throught. Jase stopped a few feet away from them.

"Don't hurt her," Jase pleaded. "If you let her go I will let you live."

"Alright I will let her go as long as you keep your side of the deal," the wingly answered.

"You have my word that you will come to no harm," Jase responded.

"Deal," the wingly said as he let go of Vicky letting her fall. The wingly flew away quickly as Jase dived quickly to catch Vicky. He caught her and flew a little ways to central park. He landed and noticed that Vicky was unconscious.

'She fainted,' Jase thought, as he unsummoned his armor. He sat on the damp, cold grass and pulled Vicky onto his lap stroking her hair. Lightly shaking her he whispered gently, "Vicky, wake up. Come on wake up." She stirred and opened her eyes. Upon seeing Jase she hugged him close.

"I was so scared," she sobbed. "I thought that I was going to die. I didn't think that you could stand up to all of them like that. You changed, you had wings and armor like I have never seen before. What was that?" Jase recounted the whole story to her of what happened to him in the dragons cave and about what he can now do.

"Wow," she stated slightly unbelieving despite just seeing the proof.

"I haven't felt so much power before now," Jase stated. "But when I saw them try to attack you I just snapped. I couldn't bear the thought of you getting hurt." Vicky was silent. "If anything ever happened to you I don't know what I would do," Jase said softly. "We should get you home. You seem really shaken up."

"Don't leave me. Please stay with me at least just for tonight," Vicky said.

"Sure, besides if I go home now I might end up lighting my brother's hair on fire or something," Jase joked as he called a cab. On the way back to Vicky's house she fell asleep on his shoulder. Jase had the money as he was sure that this would happen. When they got there he paid the driver and carried her bridal style into her house. Unfortunately her dad was waiting along with her mom. He had explained to them over the phone the abridged version of what happened. He was going to talk to them as soon as he brought Vicky up to bed. He walked passed her parents shushing them as he did so and brought her to her room. He took her shoes off and pulled the sheets over her. He kissed her forehead and she sleepily said his name. This caused a slight smile to form on his face. He quietly exited her room and went back downstairs to talk to her parents. He told them everything, the chase, the battle, and the rescue. They stared at him in disbelief.

"You expect us to believe a cock and bull story like that son," Vicky's father said.

"Do you want proof?" Jase asked.

"It is a little hard to believe without any proof of what you say is true," Vicky's mom said.

"Fine. Let's go to the backyard and I will show you some proof, but don't expect to much I am already drained of most of my strength because that was my first time using my powers in combat," Jase said getting up and heading to the back door. Vicky's parents followed. Jase walked to the middle of the yard. Luckily their back yard was surrounded by trees to keep prying eyes away.

"Watch," Jase said as he started to create flames around him. Fire wrapped his body and solid objects appeared. After the fire cleared he was in the glorious armor for the second time that night. He stared at the people in front of him before he blacked out exhausted from the whole ordeal. Bright white light flashed and the armor was gone and there was just a boy laying face down in the grass. Vicky's parents could not believe their eyes.

"I guess that's as good of proof that we will ever get, and if it is true, he saved our baby's life risking his own. He really does care about her," Vicky's father said as he picked Jase up and walked inside. He brought Jase to the guest room next to Vicky's room and put him in the bed. A couple of hours later Jase was woken by Vicky as she lay down next to him snuggling close. He didn't say anything, but instead wrapped his arms around her, kissed her and went back to sleep. The next morning was Monday, and luckily they had the day off from school. When Jase woke up he saw Vicky's beautiful face sleeping next to him. After a minute or so she stirred and woke up. They looked into each others eyes and smiled. They got up and went downstairs to get some breakfast and saw Vicky's mom.

"Did you two sleep well together last night?" she asked casually with no hint of being upset in her voice. This caused both of them to blush deeply. After breakfast Vicky's mom gave Jase a ride home. Upon entering the house Jase found his brother scrambling around like chicken with its head cut off trying to clean up.

"What's with the rush Mom and Dad won't be home till tomorrow?" Jase asked

"They just called. They are gonna be home in an hour and a half," he said throwing a garbage bag at Jase. "Help me clean up quick."

"HA HA fat chance," Jase said dropping the garbage bag and walking up to his room.

"Come on I can't do this on my own," his brother pleaded

"Tough, I told you before that you aren't getting anything from me any more. Oh and when mom and dad get home and ask me what happened here I'm not covering for you. I will tell them exactly what happened. How you tried to force me to be a servant of sorts and even how you tried to hit me and I will put an emphasis on tried." Jase retorted as he disappeared into his room. A little while later he heard the door open and his parents call them.

"We're home… what happened here!" Sarah shouted. Jase thought this would be a good time to go downstairs and witness the carnage that would ensue. After watching his brother getting yelled at Jase felt much better. His parents commended him on how he stood up to his brother like that and to do the right thing of walking away. Four months passed without incident, well wingly incidents that is. Jase and Vicky went out, hung out, and made out. The end of the school year was fast approaching along with their birthdays. Their birthdays were a week apart (A/N don't know if I said something different in the first chapter. If so forget it and go with this) in the end of June. Jase's was actually on the last day of school. He was already getting nervous looking for the perfect gift for Vicky. He wanted to get something amazing for her, but he had exactly $21.17. Not exactly great gift buying material. He thought of ways to get money, but aside from getting a job he couldn't think of anything legal. The job idea was out of the question because between school and trying to find one he would never get enough hours to make enough money anyway. An idea hit him like a brick wall and he cursed himself for being so stupid. He could manipulate atoms, meaning he could make any element or compound like gold and diamonds. He decided to give it his best shot. He envisioned a necklace of gold with inlaid diamonds and a small silver and diamond dragon pendant that would hang from it. He locked himself in his room for two hours as he perfected the necklace. He redid it twice to correct any flaws. After he was done he took his bicycle to a jeweler in town to get it appraised. The jeweler was shocked to see the necklace and upon examination found no flaws.

"How did you get something this remarkable kid," the jeweler asked

"It was my grandmother's and my mom sent me to get it appraised to see how much it was worth." He lied.

"Well this remarkable piece is flawless," the jeweler smiled getting a bright smile from Jase in return as he silently accepted this praise.

"I estimate its value in the $1000-$1500 rang and that's being harsh. Craftsmanship like this is impossible to find anymore. It would probably be worth more on the open market," the jeweler stated. At this point Jase's jaw was on the floor as he stared at the jeweler.

"Th th thanks for you help sir," Jase responded taking back the necklace. He new that Vicky would love it. A few weeks later and it was Vicky's birthday. Jase went over to her house as she wasn't having a sweet sixteen, but rather just a small party so that she can hang with her friends. When Jase got there she greeted him by jumping into his arms. She mashed her lips against his kissing him. When she finally let go Jase spoke up.

"A little excited?" He asked giving her a quick kiss on the lips.

"Yeah, I mean it is my birthday," she responded

"It's your birthday? Wow," Jase said sarcastically getting a laugh in return.

"Come on every one is out back," she said taking his hand and leading him out back. They had a great time playing games and watching movies. Vicky was lying on Jase's chest on the floor as they watched a movie. Everyone else was in chairs and such. Sarah came in and announced that it was time for gifts. Every one gave their gifts until only Jase was left. He walked up to her holding the small package.

"I hope you like it I spent almost three hours working on it," Jase said

"You made me something. That's so sweet," she said as she opened the box. She gasped and fell back in the chair looking at it.

"It's beautiful, I…I don't believe it this must be worth a fortune," she said completely surprised.

"I had it appraised at at least $1500," Jase responded, as he held out his hand to take the necklace. Vicky gave it to him and he walked behind her. He put the necklace around her neck. After he had the clasp closed he leaned down to her ear and Whispered, "I love you more than you could ever know." This caused tears to well up in her eyes. She turned around in the chair and wrapped her arms around him and answered, "I love you too, and I always will." Everyone just looked at them, some starting to cry themselves. Among them was Vicky's mom. She walked over to Vicky and put her hand on her shoulder.

"You have a good boy their," she said. "He would do anything for you to make you happy, to comfort you, and protect you."

"I know. That's why I love him. Not because he's handsome, or because he's smart, but because he cares about me and would do anything for me," Vicky said looking up at Jase

"You better believe it," he said and kissed her deeply their tongues locked in combat. After they broke Vicky's friends cheered and walked up to her to view the necklace that was worth so much. They all ogled at it asking Jase how he made something so beautiful. He only answered that that was his little secret smiling at Vicky knowing that she knew how he made the necklace. After everyone left Jase and Vicky were going for a walk down the street when she spoke up.

"Jase can you do something for me?" she asked.

"Anything just name it," Jase responded

"Take me flying," she said

"Sure, we just need a place that I can transform without being seen…ah the woods," Jase said as they approached the edge of the woods. She jumped for joy and ran dragging Jase to the woods. Once in the cover of the trees Jase started to transform. The now familiar feeling of wrapping flames around his body as the armor and wings appeared. Vicky just watched with awe as her love changed in front of her eyes. For the first time she actually had a chance to see the armor without the fear of death around her. She studied the thick breast plate, the powerful gauntlets, and all of the other pieces. The two parts that caught her attention the most however were the large emerald in the center of the breast plate and the emeralds in the head band. They were a deep green that seemed to dip into infinity. Jase held out his hand to her and she took it. He pulled her close.

"Hang on tight and get ready for the ride of your life," Jase told her.

"Okay," She said as she wrapped her arms around the back of his neck. She felt his hands drop to her lower back to hold her tight as his powerful wings opened and delivered a powerful downward thrust lifting them off the ground. A few more flaps and they were flying above the town the wind blowing in their faces.

"Get ready for the fun part," Jase said

"What do you mean?" she asked. Her question was quickly answered as Jase's green wings glowed with dragon magic. They were quickly accelerated to a much higher speed. Vicky screamed in excitement as they flew over familiar locations in the town below. After they both got tired Jase landed in Vicky's secluded backyard. Jase reverted to his normal form and followed Vicky inside. It was getting late and both of her parents were asleep. They went back to the couch in the den and sat their talking about this and that enjoying each others company. Jase turned to look into Vicky's eyes and saw that she had done the same thing. They inched their faces closer to each others until their lips touched. Jase opened his mouth and ran his tongue over her lips asking for entrance. She granted his request and he explored her mouth with his tongue. His hand drifted up to her breast which he gave a gentle squeeze earning him a light moan in her throat muffled by their passionate kiss. The other hand which was on her lower back dipped to her butt and rested there. Her hands came up and ran through his blond hair pulling him deeper into the kiss. They broke for air and Vicky rested her hands on his chest along with her head. Jase hugged her tight and kissed the top of her head.

"I'm scared Jase," Vicky said. "I'm scared that when this situation with the winglies, the reason you have these powers, hits a breaking point that there will be allot of fighting. I don't want to lose you. You could die doing this and…and I don't know what I would do without you here."

"Don't worry," he said. "If those bastards start anything I will be there to stop them. Even if I am an inch from death I will stop them. You know why? Because if no one stops them we will all become slaves and no matter what I won't let that happen to you. I love you too much to just stand by and let that happen. And I will come back, I promise. Just the thought of seeing you again will keep me alive."

"I know, but I'm still scared. There are forces outside of our control. Fate," Vicky said

"You are free to break the chains of fate that bind you," Jase said to her. "That's what I believe. Fate exists, but it's only a guideline. You free to break away and create a new one. It's when people don't realize that they can change their fate or they aren't prepared to change it that they die."

"I hope you are right," Vicky said in a caring tone

"So am I. You should get some sleep its getting early," Jase said looking at the clock which now read two o'clock.

"Will you stay here with me?" she asked

"Yes, I will be here with you the whole time," he said. After she fell asleep he watched her for awhile until sleep took him as well. He dreamed of a dessert in the middle of no where. All of a sudden a great floating city lifted out of the ground with a bunch of large white creatures flying around it. He awoke suddenly to see that he was still in Vicky's house. He knew that that was much more than just a dream. He knew that the war had begun.