Chapter 13: The Shot Heard Around the World

When he saw his father-in-laws face staring up at him, he easily put two and two together. So this is why Jake was so reluctant towards the Huntsclan. Obviously, Lao has brain-washed him into thinking they're evil. It also explains how he knows about magical creatures, and…the American Dragon. Jake probably knows who he is. This explains the 'family secret'. It was that Lao was a dragon. I never really liked him, and all his stupid proverbs. I will get revenge on him, but now I have to do it without the family knowing… he thought calmly, though he was still shocked by this discovery.

"Huntsmaster, will you allow me the honor of slaying…this dragon?" Scott said maliciously. The Huntsmaster stared at him with his usual burning glare.

"I think it would see fit, but how will you find him?" The Huntsmaster said doubtfully. Scott smirked.

"Oh, I'll find him." He said with a determined tone.

Meanwhile, Jake had thundered up the stairs, grumbling to himself. His mother decided they needed to talk. Something had happened to him today, and she wanted to know where Scott had taken him, and why he was so upset about it. She walked up the stairs slowly, her left hand resting lightly on the wooden railing. When she reached the top of the staircase, she turned right, and knocked on his door. She heard a muffled 'come in', and opened the door cautiously.

Jake was lying on his bed, arms crossed behind his head, glaring at the ceiling. He had been thinking of telling his mom about his father's 'job'. Mei walked over to her son, and sat on the edge of his bed.

"Honey, what happened today?" Mei asked gently, sensing her son's indecision. Jake sat up, staring at his mother's tired face. She really didn't need this, but she deserved to know.

"Mom, there is something I need to tell you." Jake said quietly. He averted his eyes to the floor and sighed. "I found something out about dad a few days ago. Dad is in the Huntsclan," he gushed, stealing a glance at her. Mei's entire face was a mix of shock, horror, and confusion.

"What?" She said, dazed. Jake looked back to the floor.

"It's true mom. Today he took me there, to the Huntsclan I mean. They were trying to recruit me, but I refused, that's why dad was mad." Jake muttered. His mom seemed to finally grasp what Jake had said, and she hugged him, all the while thinking worriedly, What are we going to do?

Scott was headed back home from his meeting with the Huntsmaster, his thoughts clouded. Lao Shi…my own father-in-law, killed Anna. Wait. That means Jake knows I'm in the Huntsclan now…he probably told Mei and Lao…I can't go home…Scott thought, turning abruptly. Now, what am I going to do?

A/N: Anna is who I named Scott's sister. I know this was a short chappy, but I will have a long one next time. This was supposed to be kinda like a linking chap…now that some of the 'identities' have been revealed, some conflict will start showing up. Hint, hint. In the next chapter, Scott will be having some second thoughts, mainly about his family. And what will Mei do? How will Lao Shi react? Will Scott kill Lao Shi? Find out soon! I don't really think this chapter was the pinnacle of my writing, but it will have to do. I'll try to do better next chap! PLZZ! REVIEW! The thing that prompted me to get on to writing this chap was ya'lls reviews!