Disclaimer: I do not own American Dragon Jake Long, the show, or any part of it. I do not own the song "Real Emotion" either, which is the song sang in this chapter. This applies to the whole story!
Prologue: Changes
Dave walked past Jake, who looked like he was doing his homework. When Dave walked out of the room, Jake pulled out his journal. He hadn't written in it for a while. He saw that the last entry was describing himself. He gave a brief sigh and started writing in the journal.
'It has been two weeks to this day since we escaped from that lab. A lot has changed since then. Gramps is still serious and is bent on finding out about the connection between the Dark Dragon and Dave. Haley is taking her training more seriously than I ever have and is growing stronger. Dave is training hard as well and is still searching for his lost brother. I hope he finds him soon. It would be nice to meet someone related to Dave, He has moved in with Mom, Dad, Haley, and I. He is working with me in Gramp's shop. Rose has been sick quite a bit. She has been vomiting every time she ears. We think she is still getting over the poisoning. Gramps has let her live with him since the Huntsmaster was apparently dead. She promised him to work in his shop when she was better.
I have still been taking care of Rose. Our love has grown even more and we are closer than ever. We still haven't told Dad about our family yet though Mom is thinking of telling him on my sixteenth birthday which is in two weeks. School is going ok. I am going again with Dave while Rose is being taught at home by gramps because of her sickness.'
Jake stopped writing and closed the journal. He walked to the front of the shop to be asked, "Have you seen Dave and Rose," by his grandfather. Jake shook his head and Laoshi said, "We will just do the briefing without them." They walked to the back of the shop. "All right kid, time to go to Pandarus Tower again. It's like a repeat of last time. He stole gold and you need to get it. Since Rose and Dave aren't here, we have to wait. We can not let you go on your own," Fu told them.
They sat down and turned on the television to the Magic Channel. "And live from Pandarus Tower, we have a new girl trying her best to sing," the woman said, showing the singer. "What is she doing!" Laoshi yelled. "I can see a place, but something like this…" the person was singing.
(With Dave…)
Dave kicked a guard down and gave a thumbs up to Rose. "What can I do for you?" Rose continued singing. Dave went down to the vault. "This is it?" he asked in amusement. "Because of you, I'm strong enough to know I'm not alone," Rose continued. Dave broke into the vault and avoided the lasers and got the gold. He then heard a siren and some guards were standing at the exit smiling. "I can hear you!" Rose finished and the crowd cheered.
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