A/N: I'm ba-ack! Sorry that the ending to chapter 13 was so...erm...suspeseful. I hope u liked it though. Review replies are at the bottom.

Now, on with chapter 14. Sorry, it may be sorta short.

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Chapter Fourteen: The Removal of the Mask

The interior of the Huntsclan's vehicle was dark and kind of creepy. "To the Huntsclan," Huntsman ordered, and pushed me down into a hard seat. "Stay there," he ordered, then turned to talk to one of his men. As soon as he turned his back, I busied myself with trying to loosen the ropes that bound my wrists, but no matter how much I squirmed and wiggled, the ropes wouldn't budge.

"I'm doomed," I muttered. My eyes were drawn to the corner of the mobile, where Huntsgirl sat, staring at Huntsman. When she was sure he wasn't looking, she crept across the vehicle and sat next to me.

"Who are you?" she demanded.

"What?"

"How do you know who I am? Who are you?"

"I-"

Huntsman suddenly turned his back and saw us talking. "Shut up!" he ordered, threatening me with his Huntsstick. Then he turned to Huntsgirl. "What was this all about? Do you know him?"

"I-don't know. I was trying to find out. He knew who I was, and..."

"Ah, you wish to know if you are in association with him. We will find out soon enough. When we get backto the Huntsclan, we will find out his true identity, and you will slay him and become a full-fledged Huntsman-but on one agreement. No matter who he is, you must slay him. Promise me that. Even if he is the person you most admire."

"I...promise."

My heart felt heavy once again, and my hopes were smashed. But then I realized-she didn't expect me. She really liked me, and I liked her. That should count for something.

I spoke up. "You know what? My granpa will be here to get me real soon, and you'll be busted."

"Who cares? You will be slain and we will be long gone by then."

"I don't think so, dude! I may not have powers, but I've still got mad skills, yo!"

"You really can't shut your mouth, can you?"

"I'm just sayin' that Gramps will save me." Huntsman growled angrily and lifted his Huntsstick. I felt a pain in my head and everything went black.

When I came round, I was tied to a chair with sphinx hair. "Ah, dragon, you're back," said Huntsman evilly. I struggled to break free while Huntsman laughed.

"Where am I?"

"The Huntslair. Now, Huntsgirl, come forward...you shall be the one to unmask our foe."

"Yes, Master." Fear gripped my stomach as she advanced toward me. She reached out, and pulled off the mask. She stared in shock when she saw me. "Jake...I don't believe it..."

A/N: So...what do you think? I know how I can find out...if you review! LOL. No, seriously, it may not have been the most exciting, but I hope you liked it. Once again, sorry if any words are bunched together...the computer's funky or something. Anyway, please read and review, and I'll update ASAP (hopefully tomorrow).

~Emachinescat ^..^

Review Replies

To Fuddog: I'm glad u like it...I know, suspenseful, huh?

To Worker72:A ton of the stuff you've predicted is going to come true. Thanks for the reviews. I'm glad u like it.