Chapter 10: Back Home Again

Jake was carried to, the shop by the two councilmen. Haley called her parents while Fu made a health potion. Rose looked at Jake, then at councilor Kulde, worriedly.

"What happens now?" Rose inquired. "Is he still a wanted dragon?"

"Jake has redeemed himself by slaying the number one threat to all humanity." The Norwegian Dragon answered. He smiled. "He is not a threat, but a hero."

Rose laughed and smiled with relief. "Thank you."

"You are welcome."

John and Susan burst into the shop. Susan took one look at Jake and burst into tears. Jakes' parents ran to his side. Susan stroked her sons' hair gently.

"Jake?" She said softly. "Honey? Wake up now."

Trixie and Spud arrived.

"We came as soon as we heard." Spud said.

"Is he okay?" Asked Trixie.

"He'll be fine." Rose assured them. She and Haley explained everything to the five some. By the time they were finished, Jake woke up slowly. He groaned and sat up.

"Whoa, hey, let's give him some room." Rose trook charge as everyone gathered around Jake.

"Jake?" Rose asked gently. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah." He answered. "What happened? Where am I?"

"You're in the shop." Rose replied. "You defeated the dark dragon for good."

"Oh. Wow." Jake sighed "It was like one huge nightmare."

Jake looked around the room. He grinned as he saw everyone he cares about grinning back at him. Jake stood up and hugged everyone.

Haley knew at that moment things were returning back to normal. Everyone else felt the same way. John and Jake got a second alone.

"Hey, Dad, I'm really sorry I didn't tell you sooner."

"Well, it sure would've made everything much easier." John chuckled. "It's okay, Son. Better late than never, right?"

"Right."

They hugged. Trixie and Rose were talking when Trixie felt a weird sensation around her womb.

"Oh. Uh-oh!" Trixie gasped. "My water broke!"

"AAH! TRIXIE'S HAVING HER BABY!" Spud exclaimed. He rushed to her side. Spud started coaching Trixie. "Okay, Baby, deep breaths."

Spud and Susan led Trixie to the car while Haley called the hospital. She and John followed after them. Jake and Rose hung back.

"So…Rose…"

Rose put a finger on Jakes' lips. "How about I take you out to dinner?" She suggested. "My treat."

"I'd love to."

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Meanwhile, Spud and John were carrying Trixie to the ER. Trixie was pulling their hair.

"Ow, ow, ow."

"Pain! PAIN!"

Susan filled out the paperwork, and the nurses took her to a room.

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After their date, Jake and Rose both decided Jake needs time to rebuild his life before starting a relationship. They arrived at the hospital just in time to see Trixie and Spuds' new baby.

"We're gonna name him Jacob." Trixie announced. "Because of you, Jakey."

Jake smiled, flattered. "You guys…"

Everyone laughed. They all took turns holding the baby. Jake realized at that moment things will be okay. More peace in his life.

Actually, having a baby around isn't that peaceful is it? ;)

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THE END!