Chapter 21: Rejoining The Huntsclan
Jake cleaned himself up and came out of his room. He went to the bathroom and washed his face to hide any evidence of tears. He came out to see Dave with a look of sorrow on his face. "What is wrong Dave?" Jake asked him. "I have to return to the Huntsclan," Dave told him. "To protect me and G, right?" Jake asked. "Yes, and so it doesn't seem too suspicious that I have been gone for a long time," Dave said.
Laoshi went to Dave and placed a hand on his shoulder. "No matter what happens young one, remember that you are a dragon," he told Dave. Dave looked up at him. "I know that, I am just worried about you, Jake, and Rose," Dave told Laoshi. "You are bright Dave. I know you will figure a way out of this dilemma," Laoshi said. Dave nodded and stood up. He picked up his bag. "Looks like this is good bye," Dave said. "I thought you said you didn't have to be back until tonight,' Laoshi said. "I know. But I figure that the earlier I return, the better it will be," Dave told him.
Everyone said their good byes and left the shop together. When they were almost at the house, they said good-bye again and Dave went off on his own. He walked for a few minutes before he tried the door to find it locked. He knocked on the door and Rose opened it a few seconds later. "Dave, I didn't think you would be here this early," Rose said to him. Dave sighed, "I know but I came early anyways. So, what is up?" Dave asked. "We are about to go to the new Huntslair which you haven't gotten the privilege to see yet," the Huntsmaster said, appearing behind Rose. "Nice to have you back Hal, now put your stuff upstairs and let's go," the Huntsman said.
Dave went upstairs and put his stuff down and then thought, 'He knows I was kidnapped but he said I should put my stuff away calmly. He is suspicious.' He grabbed his Huntsclan uniform and went downstairs. "I am ready master," Dave told the Huntsmaster. "Very well, Thorn, Hal, let's go," Huntsman said and they went out the door. They walked a little ways towards the new Huntslair before the Huntsmaster transported all three of them there.
The Huntsmaster showed Dave around and Dave tried to memorize the layout of the building. They finally went into the room where the throne was. Dave walked in and bumped into someone. "Oh, I am very sorry," Dave said, reaching down to help the person he knocked down. He then realized who it was. "It can't be," Dave said. 'I knew it,' Rose thought. "Hello Dave, so you are a Huntsclan member too?" the person asked. "I can't believe it," Dave said again. "You are part of the Huntsclan Karalyn?"