A/N: I apologize to everyone for my absence from updating. I had like no inspiration at all. I was really left at a dead end at what would happen next. I really had to put myself in the character's shoes to decide on what should happen next. I hope you can forgive me! Anyways, here's the next chapter!

Chapter 14: The Solution

Two things were foremost in Scott Long's mind. How do I approach Lao Shi, and what do I do about Jake? Those questions burned intensely on his brain, giving him a migraine. He pulled off to the shoulder of the highway so he could focus. As the cars whizzed by, Scott started thinking out his situation. Okay, so Lao Shi is a dragon, and Mei, Jake, and possibly Haley know about it. Jake is the only one who knows Lao killed Anna though. Because I told him. He feels that he should remain loyal to his grandfather; he wouldn't want to hurt him, of course. If only I could convince him that dragons are evil. Scott pounded his fist against the steering wheel, frustrated. He knew Jake and his grandfather were close, and it wouldn't be an easy undertaking to turn him against Lao. But it wasn't impossible.

He suddenly found himself thinking about each of his family members individually. Mei, what would he do about her? It would be her father he was killing. She was so emotionally fragile; it would break her if anything happened to him. He would never be forgiven by her if he killed Lao. And Haley? She was so young, how would she deal with it if her daddy killed Grampa? Jake. Jake would probably be scarred for life. Scott set his head back against the head rest. He knew there was only one thing to do, but he wasn't sure how to do it, or if he should. This is the only way that my family will not hate me, Jake will become a part of the Huntsclan, and Lao Shi will die. He reassured himself.

Lao Shi was shocked by the news his daughter and grandson had for him. But, as always, he had a solution.

"What do we do, Father?" Mei asked, a frown line across her brow.

"We will do the only thing we can do," the old man said. "I will go to Draco Island for my own protection; for I believe the Huntsman has discovered my identity. You and Jake will go on as usual. Mei, you must act like Jake never told you what he did. You know nothing of Scott being in the Huntsclan. Jake, you must act moody and angry like before. If Scott knows I am a dragon, I have no doubt he will come after me, but I do not believe he will figure out that you are the American Dragon. The Huntsclan does not yet know that you are not only my pupil, but my grandson, so I believe that will save you any suspicion." Lao explained.

"But, G, what if he tries to take me back to the Huntsclan?" Jake inquired. Grampa looked back at his grandson.

"Then you will go." Grampa said simply.

Jake's jaw dropped. "Go? You just want me to go?"

"Yes, young one, I know it sounds odd, but it would be to terribly suspicious if you don't. Anyways, we may be able to get some information on the Huntsclan."

"So you just want me to be a Huntsboy?" Jake looked bewildered.

"You would be an effective spy. I will inform the Dragon Council of the situation, so you will not be in trouble. Now, go. You must get home before Scott. I need to pack, I will be leaving shortly." Lao said dismissively.

On the car ride home, both passengers were silent, lost in their own thoughts. I am going to be a Huntsboy…Jake thought. I can't believe it. I just hope I don't give myself away. The pair arrived home soon, and they inaudibly agreed that it would be best if they each just slipped back into the roles they had played a half hour ago. Mei went into the kitchen to prepare supper, since it was already 5:45. Jake returned back up the stairs to his room.

When Scott returned home, it was 6:00. He had been gone for an hour. Mei was in the kitchen cooking. Scott guessed Jake was up in his room. Has Jake told her? Scott wondered nervously. His wife's face was nervous, but he realized after a moment, that could be from he and Jake's fight earlier.

"Scott, what happened earlier? Jake hasn't come down from his room, and he refuses to tell me anything." Mei lied.

Relief swept over Scott as he was assured that his wife knew nothing of Jake and his experience.

"I just took Jake to one of my meetings, and it was a bit boring. You know how teenagers are…" Scott answered. He thought he saw a flash of disappointment in his wife's dark eyes, but it was immediately extinguished.

"Well, dinner will be ready soon," she added before getting back to work.

After the brief discussion with his wife, Scott headed up the stairs to confront his son. He knew this would be much tenser of a conversation then the one he had with his wife. He took a deep breath, and opened the door of Jake's room.

A/N: Okay, lots of conflict will come up after the next couple chapters. We will still be learning more about Scott's disturbing past, and Jake's Aunt Patchouli will come to town again. Is she part of the Huntsclan? Will Jake become a Huntsboy? I'll try to update soon, but right now I need to eat supper! REVIEW AND I PROMISE TO WRITE FASTER!