Chapter 5

"Hey, Trixie." Rose greeted. "Spud. Long time no see."

"No kidding." Trixie replied. "What was your deal leaving Jake hanging like that?"

Rose sighed. "How is he?"

"He has a girlfriend." Spud blurted.

Roses' face fell. "I suppose it's just as well. It would've been too dangerous for us to have a relationship."

"Because of the Huntsman?" Trixie guessed.

"Yeah."

Trixie put a comforting hand on Roses' shoulder. "I'm sorry. Hey, I'm sure Jake'll still wanna talk to you."

"For real?"

"Yeah."

"Where does he live again?"
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"I don't believe this."

Lori was pacing in her living room. Amy was sitting on the couch. She sighs.

"I know."

"You know what? That's it!" Lori threw her hands up in frustration. "I've had it with the dark dragon making you do stuff like this!"

"What do you expect me to do?" Amy asked in frustration. "I can't just go up to the DD and say 'I quit!'!"

"You can tell Jake the truth!" Lori shot back. "I'm sure if you explain everything, he'll understand!" Amy folded her arms and sighed. "And..." Lori continued. "Sure, he'll be upset, and probably will break up with you, but at least it'll be worth it."

"Okay." Amy finally said. "I'll tell him."

Lori smiled and hugged her daughter. "I love you."

"I love you, too."

There was a knock on the door. "Right on time!" Amy remarked. She went to answer it. It was Trixie.

"Hey, Girl!" Trixie greeted happily. "What's shaking?"

"Not much." Amy responded. "Come in."

Trixie sat on the couch while Amy stayed standing. She decided to just tell Trixie.

"So...I guess you're probably wondering where I always run off to." She said.

"Yeah."

Amy sighed and transformed into a feminine version of the DD. Trixie gasped in shock.

"No...way..."

Amy nodded sadly. She dragoned down and explained everything. Including DDs' mission for her. Needless to say, Trixie was surprised.

"You realize you're gonna have to tell Jake." Trixie said. "I may not be in love with him, but I love him like a brother. I don't want him to get hurt."

"I know." Amy replied. "Me neither. I gotta go. Duty calls."

She retransformed, then flies off. Little did she know the DD was listening to her conversations. He growled angrily, and retreated.
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"You have betrayed me, daughter." DD said angrily. Amy looked confused.

"What are you-"

"I listened to your conversation with your mother and friend." DD interrupted. He swiped at Amy, she ducked.

"What you're doing is wrong, Master!" She shot back. "I won't let you make me hurt the boy I love!"

DD roared. "You will do as I commanded! Or not only will I kill your little boyfriend, I will kill your mother!"

Amy gasped in horror. "NO!" She cried. She backed away, then ran for it.

I gotta get to Jake! She thought frantically.

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