OK, so here's chapter 2…I hope you like it…it took me a while coz my computer screwed up but I will try and update asap! Please review….thanx!

Jake stared ahead at the vivid blue sky as he weaved through the few clouds that clustered the sky. Still trying to come to terms with what Emerald had said only an hour ago, Jakes mind was on overtime. Emerald. Who was she?

Jake stared at the green European dragon stood in front of him, her emerald eyes glowing in the dark.

''Who are you?'', Jake questioned.

''Me,'', the dragon said smugly. There was silence for a moment; before the dragon's crisp English accent broke the silence.

''I'm just a friend'', She answered, a smile appearing on her face.

Jake smiled to himself. That was the first time he met Emerald. He had never really trusted her at first, but emerald had proved her worth to Jake on more than one occasion. Emerald was not just any other dragon, she was not only the first English dragon but her father was a powerful sorcerer. No where near as powerful as Eli Pandarus, but he still had certain magical properties that enabled him to become most likely the second most powerful sorcerer in the world. Which flowed through Emerald, giving her power beyond her wildest imagination. Not that she knew that of course. Jake only found out after Gramps had found out who Emeralds father was, and as much as it killed Jake, he was forbidden to tell her the truth about her powers.

''C'mon G, this is whack. Why can't I just tell Emerald how powerful she is. She has a right to know…it's her life.'' Lao Shi looked tired, from where he sat.

''Jake, I know what you are saying. But it is not up to us to decide what she has the right to no. It is her father's choice, and he has chosen not to tell her such things. Therefore we should respect his decision'', Jake looked ready to fight back.

''But Gramps-'' His grandfather shook his head.

''No Jake, we must not tell Emerald about her powers. Now I will have no more talk on this subject and you must not disobey your dragon master. That is final.'' Lao Shi turned away from his grandson to talk to his 600 year old Shar Pei companion. Jake stepped up off the couch in the back of his grandpa's shop, looking defeated, he stared at the clock. Almost 2 o'clock, he had to meet Emerald. And with one last relentless look at his grandfather, Jake departed.

That seemed so long ago now, but then, so did everything else. So there he was, flying through the open sky, thinking about Emerald. It wasn't that he had a crush on her; he wanted Rose, no matter who she was. However, there was something about Emerald that intrigued him, the way she acted when she talked about herself, which she didn't do very often. It was then that it hit Jake. Maybe she already knew about her powers and was trying to keep them away from him, or she had another secret that she was unwilling to tell. Jake was confused. There was so much he knew about Emerald, and yet there wasn't. As Jake flew toward his home, he began to wonder why he had suddenly become so interested in Emerald. But strange thoughts wandered through his mind and he quickly shook them out, changing his focus onto what had been said earlier.

''Jake…you can do this''

Could he? Did he really have the power to stop the dark dragon? Who had become so much more powerful than the last time Jake had faced him. He had managed to gather together a great magical army, and soon enough Jake would have to do the same. He knew he couldn't take on the dark dragon and his army all on his own; but he couldn't help but worry about everyone involved. Emerald. Gramps. Trixie and Spud. What if they got hurt? Jake would never forgive himself. However he knew that is would be no good convincing them otherwise because they would never listen. They would want to be there with him, to fight along side the American dragon. His thoughts drifted as he came closer and closer to New York City. His home. Its large skyscrapers towering over the small shops and domicile that occupied the great city as well. Jake stared down at the huge population of the NYC, busy with everyday lives, oblivious to the upcoming war.

If only my life was as simple as that Jake thought, but he quickly shook the notion out of his head, before landing in a dark alley and changing into his human form. Jake had barely taken a step out of the alley when a small fairy like creature appeared, hovering around Jakes head baring a miniature clipboard.

''Sign here'', she grumbled. The fairy was blue and portly. Taking the clipboard and the pen, which was about the size of an ant, Jake signed down his name. The magical creature then handed Jake a tiny envelope before flying off. Ripping the envelope in half Jake stared as large haze emerged out of the shroud, in which formed a clear picture of Jakes Grandfather. Who not to say the least looked furious.

''JAKE! You're late for dragon training? Where are you? Get to Grandpa's shot now!'' Jake just stared in bewilderment for one second before turning around and running as fast as he could to his Grandfathers shop.

So here's chapter 2, hope you like it and plz review!