A/N: I have to admit, it was surprising to me that I was able to update again. Sorry if the chapter turns out to be a cliffie! Anywayz, enjoy chapter 37! Wheeee!

Choices

Chapter Thirty-Seven

"Victor?" I stammered. I was about to ask what the heck he was doing here when there was a loud thump. I turned around and saw that it was finally been too much for my dad. He was out cold. I saw Mom bending over him so I turned back to the leprechauns.

"What the heck is going on here?" I asked. "How did you know that Chang is after me? Like, now? And why are you helping me? I thought you didn't want to have anything to do with this."

"I didn't…but I figured you had been through enough by yourself…you're a hero now, Jake…you've helped us so much…you've given me a second chance…it's time to repay you. We saw Chang heading for your house from Central Park and decided to help."

"We also sent messengers to other good magical creatures, hoping that they will help out too."

"Wow…" I muttered, not believing what I was hearing. I guess if you do something good, it eventually comes back to you. "Thanks."

"I will contact the Dragon Council," said Gramps. "Jake, get ready to fight for your life. Daughter," he said, talking to Mom.

"What?" she said, and when she looked up, I saw she had tears in her eyes.

Gramps put a hand on her shoulder. "You stay here with your husband. When he awakes, do not answer any of his questions. Wait until this is all over, and then we will decide what to do…"

"But Jake—" she began.

"I think you should give him some credit," said Granpa, and I felt extremely grateful for that comment. "You always seem to doubt his abilities…I believe that he has proved to everyone what he can do. He can do this…especially with his newly acquired backup."

"That's right," I agreed enthusiastically.

"Well kid, looks like show time," said Fu, and looking out of the window, I saw that he was right…Chang was approaching the shop at full speed. Giving my mom an encouraging smile, I flew outside with Gramps and the leprechaun army right behind me. As Chang got closer, I saw that she was not alone. She had several mountain trolls with her, two of which were carrying something between them…a cage, and Rose was trapped inside. Anger filled my heart and mind, but I tried to block it out, knowing I wouldn't be able to defeat her like that. I knew I had to focus on saving Rose and saving her only…

"Jake!" I heard her cry. "Help!"

"Don't worry, baby!" I yelled. "The Am-Drag's gonna set you free and get rid of this freak that nobody likes." I said the last two words with more emphasis.

Chang growled, baring her immensely sharp teeth. She then turned to the Mountain Trolls. "Attack!" she screeched, but when they advanced toward me, she yelled, "No, not the boy! Get the others! The boy is mine!"

So I began to fight once more, but this time not only for my life, but for someone else's. If I failed to save Rose, even if I survived, I felt that my life would be over anyway.

A/N: So…it's getting really good, huh? Well, I guess that's for you to decide, so please read and review! I'll update ASAP! If I don't update tonight, it'll probably be Saturday or Sunday, because tomorrow I'm going to go see "The Chronicles of Narnia" and go ice skating. Yay me! Anyway, sorry I had to do another cliffie…but please read and review, and I'll update ASAP! The force is strong with you! C-ya!

~Emachinescat ^..^