A/N: Oh my gosh! I am so sorry. I know I said Wednesday, but it turned out to be, what two days later. So sorry. Anyway, chapter 22 is finally here, and the review replies are at the bottom. :)

Okay, so this probably won't be long at all, but it will set the stage for chapter 23, which should be awesome. Oh, before I begin, I have one thing to say: Bobakanoshch-created by my buddy Manda Moo...Anyway, Sorry that it's short. Here we go...

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Chapter Twenty-Two

"So...are we still going home even though we need a scale from DD?" I asked Gramps as we continued walking.

"Yes, young one," he said thoughtfully. "I think it would be best if you got some sleep, after...well, after the ordeal you have been through tonight..."

"Yo, but I have to get my powers back!"

"Hey, kid, relax," said Fu, "there'll be plenty of time for that later..."

"But-"

"Jake," said Rose softly. "I do think they know what they're talking about. Get some rest. In the morning we'll leave. Plus, I bet your mom will want to know what happened to you. Right?

I shuddered at the thought. "She'll be so mad at me," I said, "that she will kill me and then bring me back to clean up the mess."

"Yeh, but it's not like you're not already dead anyway," said Fu.

I glared at him. "Sorry, kid," he said, "it's true..."

"Yeah..."

We arrived at my front door. "Okay, let's do this," I said, trying to convince myself that everything was okay. It was hard to admit, even to myself, but I was actually more nervous about talking to my mom than I was the dangerous quest ahead of me. Go figure. I braced myself and knocked on my door. The door was flung open. There was my mom, anger livid on her face. "JACOB LUKE LONG, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?"

A/N: Okay, not the most interesting or exciting chapter, but it'll get better asap...i promise...oh, and I've learned my lesson. no more arguing with my mom. two weeks with no computer nearly killed me. love, EMcat...

~Emachinescat ^..^

Review Replies

To bob rabbit: I'm glad you liked it. Yes, I know that you sang opera. I was there. It was very beautiful, especially with me covering your mouth half the time...oh yes, and bob is very...erm...well...bob the rabbit is (fill in the blank). Lol. Anyway, C u later. Luv, Lizzie...

To Tseu Tsumi: I'm glad u love my story...and me...okey-doke. Anyway, thanks. Love, EMcat...

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To Fletty: You've never been grounded? I am so jealous! And you live in Australia? I've always wanted to go there...wow...Anyway, I'm glad u like it, and sorry for the delay...EMcat

To Catwater: Sorry. I had no idea. See, so many authors have done the same thing, and so I automatically thought that it would be ok. Anyway, I'm replacing it with this chapter. EMcat

To epobbp: Yes, it did suck. Majorly. Love, EMcat

To Fudogg: Yes...it was rather bad...EMcat...

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