Little Flame of Hope

Summary: (Spoiler warning: Takes place after The Breakout) Rose finds a little dragon and refuses to slay it. She instead takes her to Jake to see if he can take care of the dragon and help find her family. Jake realizes this is no ordinary dragon but one from the future. Jake/Rose

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Chapter 2:

"Yo I can't believe Rottwood gave me detention. It's not my fault I am always late. I mean I have my job to worry about and getting to school on time." Jake said frustrated as he skated home with his two friends.

Trixie nodded sympathetically. "I'd just get it over with Jakey. Good luck trying to get your parents to believe that one."

Spud sighed. "I'm totally agreeing dude. Parents never understand. Why oh why won't they understand?"

Trixie cuffed him. "Chill, Spud! Jake's got enough to worry about without you acting all crazy!"

Jake laughed lightly then saw something that made his jaw drop. "Hey guys! Look over there!" He said pointing to the figure standing in the shadows. Spud looked around confused. "See what?"

Trixie finally saw who Jake was pointing at. "Uh oh! Here comes trouble! If I were you Jake I would stay away from her. You never know when she might turn on you!"

Jake just ignored Trixie and walked toward Rose who was hiding in the shadows. "Rose? What is it?" He whispered not wanting to draw attention to the girl hiding.

Rose gestured to the little dragon she was carrying. "Huntsmaster wants me to slay this little dragon but I don't want to. I figured she would be safe with you. Maybe you can help me find her parents. I'll just pretend she got away from me. Hopefully Huntsmaster will buy it."

Jake nodded and took the little girl dragon in his hands. "Thanks Rose." He quickly looked around then took of her mask and kissed her. "Now you better get going. I don't want you to get in trouble."

Rose nodded and put her mask back on. "Thanks Jake. I don't know what I'd do without you." With that she got on her glider and headed back home towards the huntslair. Hopefully Huntsmaster won't be to mad. She worried to herself as she flew home

Jake carried the little dragon in his arms into the shop with Trixie and Spud following behind him. "Ai Ya! Jake! Where did you find that dragon?" Lao Shi asked with concern in his voice.

"Rose found her alone G. She wanted me to help her and find her family." Jake said laying her on a couch in the back room. Lao Shi furrowed his brows in thought. "I never have seen her before. This is most distressing. I shall contact the Dragon Council at once. I'm sure the girl's parents will be worried about her. Especially, if she had a run in with the Huntsclan!"

Fu dog studied her. "I might know a few friends of mine that might be able to find her folks. In the mean time I will whip up a healing potion. She doesn't look seriously injured but it couldn't hurt." Jake grinned. "Thanks guys. I'll just put her in the back on the sofa. Maybe all she needs is rest." Trixie looked over with worry in her eyes. "She's going to be okay right?" Jake sighed. "I hope so. Fu's pretty good with potions so she should be fine."

Just then Spud noticed something. "Dudes she's waking up!" He cried excitedly.

"Ummm…. " She moaned as she rubbed her head. "What happened? Where am I? Daddy? Why do you look so funny?" Jake looked at his friends in confusion. "Uhh…I don't know who your dad is little girl but you are in my grandpa's electronic shop. Rose found you and she brought you here. Turns out you ran into a wall. Fu should be getting you a healing potion soon."

The girl's puzzled expression grew. "Daddy! You don't recognize your own daughter? I was fine till that mean girl started chasing me!" Tears were starting to well up in her eyes. Just then Fu walked in the room holding a cup full of a brownish liquid.

"Good, you're awake. Just drink this and you shall be well in about a few minutes." He handed her the cup and she hesitantly gave a sip. "Yuck! This stuff is nasty!" She complained. "If it tasted good it wouldn't be working. Now make sure you drink every drop!" Fu insisted.

Jake was still very confused. "Fu! She thinks I'm her dad! Maybe that bump on the head messed her up a little!" The dog shrugged. "Well what ever it is wrong with her this potion should help." He picked up the now empty container and took it back to the rest of his supplies. Lao Shi walked into the room. "Good, you're awake young one. I contacted the Council but I need your name if we are ever going to get any where." The little girl grinned. "My name is Hope. Hope Long. My Mommy is Rose Long and my daddy is Jake Long."