A/N: Oh my gosh! I am so sorry! It has been what, a week since I last updated. I bet you can guess why. I was grounded (again). I'm really sorry, it's just that I'm at the stage where I think nobody understands me and I often yell to get my point across...I think I've learned my lesson, though. No TV or computer for a week. I almost died! Anyway, I got A LOT of reviews, so thanks. You know the drill, reviews are at the bottom, LOL. :)

Well, here's chapter 11...

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Chapter Eleven: The Truth About Victor

"Bye, Jake, hon, I love you...are you sure you don't want to stay home today?"

I frowned. Normally, I would have jumped at the opportunity to stay home from school, but I wanted to prove to Rose that I was normal. Then I realized-I didn't even know if the potion had worked, but I would find out.

"Yeah, Moms, I'm fine...I got stuff to do here...I'll catch up with you later okay?"

"Al...right. If you say so. I love you."

"You too, Moms."

When Mom had driven off, I hurried into the nearest alleyway and shouted, "DRAGON UP!" But the usual satisfying sensation of my entire body being covered with flames didn't come. I was...I was normal. "Yes!" I yelled, then ran into the school. I slid in my desk just as the bell rang. Mr...er, Professor Rotwood looked at me as if I was something horrible and disgusting, like a bug...

"You are late, again, Mr. Long. One more tardy and you go to the office. School rules. Now, class," continued Rotwood, "we're going to talk about leprechauns."

I rolled my eyes, but then a sudden thought struck me. Leprechaun. Victor. Maybe the reason behind me fainting last night had to do with that potion he gave me. But he wouldn't do it on purpose—right? I was supposed to meet him again tonight, and I resolved to ask him about it. Until then, though, I would just have to get through school as painlessly as possible.

After the bell had rang, I hurried to Rose's locker. She may be Huntsgirl, I thought, but today I'm not the American Dragon. I'm just Jake. Jake Long. Nothing else. My heart leaped with excitement as I saw her. "Yo, Rose."

"Um, hi, Jake. You've seemed to be avoiding me lately. Are you mad?"

"No, I'm fine… I was just feeling a little nervous."

She smiled a dazzling smile. "Don't be."

"A'ight. Hey, Rose, are you doing anything tonight? 'Cuz I thought that maybe me and you could go do something…maybe around 8:15?" That was right after I was supposed to meet Victor.

"8:15? Sorry, Jake, I have something to do then…but maybe tomorrow, okay?"

"Well…I…okay."

"Great!"

I frowned. It was ruined. My one time to prove that I was normal to Rose, and she had plans. Unless...I could convince Victor that I needed the potion for one more day.

Later on, I met Victor at the park again.

"Hello, Laddie. How's it goin'?"

"I fainted last night."

"Huh?"

"I fainted last night, and I want to know why."

"Ah, it could be a side effect. You have been ill lately, no? That can happen if you have."

"Yeah...but...listen, I really need that potion tomorrow, too."

"Ach...I dunno, Laddie, I-"

Victor was cut off by an explosion. I stared in horror at the sight in front of me: The Huntsclan. All at once everything was clear to me. Victor had betrayed me. Here was the Huntsclan, and I was powerless. Unless I acted fast, they would find out my secret. Luckily they didn't have a chance to get a good look at me in the dark. I bolted off in the opposite direction with the Clan trailing behind me. I could barely hear the sound of their tromping feet above my beating heart. But I didn't slow down. I had only one destination in mind: Granpa's shop.

A/N: Okay, so it wasn't the most exciting chapter, but at least the end was. Anyway, Chapter 12 should be here soon (to make up for how long it took to update, I'm going to do my best to update more-hopefully tomorrow morning) i hoped you liked it, please read and review, and I'll update ASAP. PS-Did anyone watch the new episode? I thought it was pretty cool, but could've been better...anyway, please r&r, and I'll update asap.

~Emachinescat ^..^

Review Replies

To Catwater: (chapter 9) Yeah...taking a potion is a good idea...not necessarily (or however u spell that, it's 8:54AM. Give me a break.) Not necessarily a good thing... (chapter 10) Well it is sorta obvious...but you gotta think, maybe he wasn't thinking about the potion. Anyways, I hope u liked it. Love, EMcat.

To Fletty: (chapter 10) Yeah, it is unfair, but life is unfair, right? I can't answer all your questions, because it would give away the plot of the story, but I can say that you are right about several things...Sorry that I'm making your imagination run around in circles...anyway, I'm glad u liked it. Love, EMcat.

To epobbp: (chapter 10) Your wish has been granted! I updated-again. Not soon, but again! EMcat...

To CelloSolo2007: (chapter 10) I'm glad u liked it. Love, EMcat...

To Worker72: (chapter 9) Yes, there may be more to Victor than meets the eye. I can't tell you the answers to the other things, but I can say that you are majorly close... (chapter 10) Yeah, that will probably happen, but who knows? Love, EMcat...

To AmericanDragonFan: (chapter 10) I'm glad you like it. Love, EMcat.

To snowboarder9: (chapters 9&10) I'm glad u like it. EMcat..