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
What's up! Here is another chapter of Little Flame of Hope. I hope you all like it so far. This chapter is full of Jake and Rose fluff so enjoy! Please read and review. No flames please!
I don't own American Dragon Jake Long. I only own the idea for this fanfiction and my character Hope.
Chapter 7
After Jake was feeling better, Rose volunteered to take him home. "Really I can do it myself. Stop treating me like a baby Rose!" Jake protested but she helped him anyway.
"You're worn out Jake. No way will I let you get attacked again. The Huntsmaster isn't finished with you or me. At least I will be there to protect you. Now come on!" Rose insisted as she helped his tired body home.
"But…I can…oh forget it!" Jake sighed and let himself be helped. He couldn't help but smile though at Rose's kindness.
By the time they got to Jake's home Mrs. Long was outside the house fuming. "Jacob Luke Long! I said I would baby sit for an hour or two! Not for over seven hours! I was worried sick!" She said angrily. Her gaze softened when she saw Jake's tired body in Rose's arms.
"What happened? Are you okay Jake?" She asked her voice full of concern. She helped Jake inside with Rose not far along.
"The huntsman ambushed me and Rose. I would have been a goner if Rose hadn't been there to help. I owe my life to her. The huntsman hurt me bad but luckily Fu's healing potion helped. I'm still very weak though." He said tiredly.
"Well in that case, Jake come on in and rest. The Long family thanks you Rose. You are welcome to stay in the guest room." Mrs. Long said as she gestured them inside.
"I totally forgot about that!" Rose exclaimed. "I mean I was so concerned about Jake I didn't think about what I was going to do. My uncle would kill me the second I stepped inside the door of my house!"
Jake smiled warmly. "Hey don't worry about it. You're free to stay here for awhile."
Mrs. Long smiled. "Yes. It will help you get on your feet. I of course expect no problems. Luckily Rose is a nice girl so there shouldn't be any. Anyway I will go fix up the bedroom. Why don't you go see Hope?"
"It's a good thing I was watching her. Her dragon powers are getting a little out of hand. A lot like Hailey in some ways. It must run in the family huh Jake!" She mused.
Jake gasped. "What! How did you? I didn't tell you!" He sputtered.
Mrs. Long smiled knowingly. "Dad told me. I know she is your daughter. Don't worry about it. Though, I didn't like the fact that you lied to me Jake."
So with that Mrs. Long exited the room leaving Rose and Jake blushing mildly.
Jake broke the silence and said. "Moms…what can you do?"
Rose smiled and shrugged. "You are so lucky your mother is still alive. Mine died when I was a baby. It's weird though. Some how, I feel as if she is still out there. But of course that is just impossible."
Jake shrugged. "Let's go see Hope. I hope she hasn't caused too much trouble. See Dad doesn't realize yet that he married into a family of magical reptiles. I wish Mom would just tell him and get it over with. I hate sneaking around and lying to him."
Rose nodded with total understanding. Together they walked into see Hope sleeping in Hailey's bed. Since there wasn't a lot of room in the house, it was agreed that Hope was to bunk with Hailey since they were near the same age.
Hope was fast asleep. It had been a busy day for her. She sucked her thumb and wiggled a little. In doing so she kicked the sheets then started to shiver. Jake smiled and pulled the sheets up to her chin.
Rose smiled at them. Just think. Someday these people will be my family. I could get used to this. Rose thought. Jake looked over and noticed her eyes had a far away look to them.
"What're you thinking about?" He asked curiously. Rose smiled secretively. "Nothing. I'm just tired, that's all. It's been a long day. I'll see you in the morning Jake." With that she kissed Jake softly on the lips and headed to the guest room.
"Night…" Jake said softly to her. He smiled happily and went into his own room to get some sleep.
