AC: Dear Guest who send me the suggestion. The idea is interesting with Drum meeting those of other words for his alternate form, but I am not sure how to integrate them in the AU I've putted. I put Jackknife in an alternate form because of a spellcard Tasuku used and I intended to be the same way with Drum for his temporary transformation (Throught a quest a little like in the anime when he returned to his father to grow stronger).

Since there is no buddyfight, some element of the story will go faster and some filler will be jumped. As it is a AU, one character from Season 2 (The anime I'm talking about) will appear then and not later.

I already planned one permanent transformation at the Season three of this story while the second season focused more on another element, which grew hair longer (It's obvious what I'm talking about). In this story, the second season is based on the first season of this story. Some of the monsters could be used as an idea since I intended Halberd to confront his clan in the second season.

It was the next day since The Punisher fought against Jackknife and Drum. The Mikado's family where waiting for Drum's father to come at their home. The Punisher warned them that he would escort him to their home today.

Tasuku and Jackknife were also in the family's home, sitting on the ground of the dojo while Gao and his mother were practicing, despite the fact that they knew that Fang Slade Terrestrial the XIII was coming.

Drum tail was tapping the ground nervously as the thought of his father coming. He knew too well how his father would be pissed off by his actions. Not only did he go alone in his mission, but he ended up helping Jackknife. He watched Jackknife and Tasuku who were also nervous, just as Gao who wasn't completely focused in his training.

Axia remained away from Drum as he saw him nervous and didn't want to stay near him when his father would be there. So, he focused on checking on a spellcard he had in his hand as he gave a few side-glance at Gao. I should eventually give that card back. He thought as he looked at the spellcard.

The only one missing in the dojo was Halberd who was currently on the roof of the house, wanting to be alone until Drum's father was there.

They heard the sound of someone knocking at the door. Drum gasped quietly and lightly clapped his teeth, knowing that it was time.

"I'll open the door," Takashi walked toward the door and opened it. He was surprised when he saw the big dragon at the entrance with The Punisher by his side.

"Hello human. I am here to meet with Findar the 100th," the dragon said.

Takashi was intimidated by the aura released by Fang Slade Terrestrial the XIII. It was the aura of a leader among his kind, showing his strength and dominance, even if he wasn't really trying too, "O-of course. He's in the Dojo."

Drum's father lowered his head and entered in the house with the Punisher and walked in the dojo.

Jackknife and Drum's father crossed their gaze and said nothing. Fang Slade looked at his son in his eyes and Drum knew he was dead as his tail was nervously moving on the ground.

Chapter 31: Jackknife Sentence

"Is everyone here?" Drum's father asked as he looked around. He noticed that a dragon was missing.

"I'm here," Halberd said as he entered in the dojo. His lips were down and his tail was low, clearly not in a bad mood. He felt lightly depressed.

"Ironchain isn't here, but what we are discussing about doesn't concern him," The Punisher said.

"Good. Before we begin with Findar the 100th, I have something to tell my son," he said before turning his gaze upon his son.

Drum felt a target mark was pointing toward him and would demolish him in the next second if he said nothing. His father walked closer and Drum gasped loudly as he stood up and waited for the storm. He knew too well what would happen if he tried to back away or defend himself.

He looked at his father eyes, since he was in his mini form; he had to raise his head when his father was close. He saw the fire in his eyes and also surrounding his body, thought it was only a hallucination.

"Son. I am very disappointed in you," his father started.

Drum felt his body becoming sweaty as he hesitated to reply, not sure if it would make it worse or not. He eventually replied, "I know."

"You do realise what you did to enrage me right?" his father grunted lightly.

Drum's tail twitched nervously as he played with his fingers and replied, "Yes."

"What did you do then?" he asked.

Drum gulped loudly as his throat expended. He was never sure of the right answer when he was asked this question, "I went to this world alone to hunt Findar the 100th down. I disobey you by doing that and I didn't accomplish my mission. I didn't accomplish it because it wasn't the right thing to do father."

His father looked at him and remained furious to the same level. Drum told himself, I got the wrong answer again.

"Half right," his father replied. He waited a few seconds to see his son getting even more nervous and said, "You brought shame to the clan name by disobeying the very basic of the mission! It was a team mission and you went solo! Not only that, but you ended up gravely injured and you only survived because the boy saved you! You knew you were going in an unknown and possible dangerous world and yet, you went anyway!"

"S-Sorry father!" Drum yelled fearfully.

"Time for some discipline son," his father calmly said walking closer to his son.

Drum painfully yelled as the punishment was censored for the readers.

Once it was over, the XIII walked toward Jackknife, living Drum on the ground with a few bruises and his soul slowly flying out of his mouth.

"You are still a child son," he grunted before turning to Jackknife.

No one talked in the dojo or did anything. Only Suzumi was unfazed by the dragon fury while her husband was just intimidated.

Fang Slade Terrestrial the XIII stood near Jackknife and observed the mini green dragon. Jackknife stood up with Tasuku by his side.

Drum's father nodded before telling them, "I have mixed feelings about the current situation. I'm sure you are aware of the cause right?"

Jackknife nodded and replied, "It is because of my crimes right? I have done something that most dragons find unforgivable and if you are letting me go, it would be a bad decision."

"But what he did was the right thing and I believe it was the right thing," Tasuku said as he took a step forward the XIII.

Drum's father smirked before letting a small chuckled before replying, "I heard the explanations from The Punisher. He told me about the duel between you, my son and him. He read through you during the fight and I trust his words. I still have to listen to the dragons as I am their leader. I cannot give you the grand pardon that easily Findar the 100th."

Jackknife nodded and put his hand on Tasuku's shoulder as he turned back to his real form. He said, "I am well aware of that, but I don't do it only myself, but mostly for Tasuku's. We are a family Fang Slade Terrestrial the XIII."

Drum's father nodded quietly and replied, "I know."

Jackknife and Tasuku were a little confused by his answer.

"I've told him about what you also went through here," The Punisher said.

"Have you reached a verdict?" Jackknife asked, feeling his partner getting nervous.

Drum's father crossed his arms and said, "I reached it since yesterday. I know that bringing you back for your judgement to our world will lead you to your execution, but the reason behind your treason is legitimate. It would be unfair for you as treason wasn't your intention. It would also greatly hurt the boy. At the same time, you killed some members of our world and the families of the victims want revenge and justice. I thought of a way to give some satisfaction to both parties."

"What is it?" Tasuku asked nervously.

"Findar the 100th. As the leader of the Dragon world, I reached my decision. You are condemned to exile. You are no longer welcome to the Dragon world, if we see you there; you will be killed at first sight. Also, you are no longer a member of the Findar clan. You are nothing for our world," the XIII said.

The dragons watched him with their mouth lightly opened.

"He lost everything in the Dragon world," Axia whispered a little horrified. "Even I couldn't imagine losing everything. Every dragon shared something to the Dragon world. It's our identity. It's like if he was nothing now."

Jackknife painfully grunted as he lowered his head. He looked toward Tasuku and said, "I have lost my identity as a proud dragon from Dragon world," he lightly smiled as he replied, "But... I still have you Tasuku. That's all I need."

Tasuku hugged his friend and cried of relief, just like the green dragon who let a few tears.

"It's finally over," Jackknife whispered. He repeated those words again before hugging Tasuku. He was free and with the one he cared the most.

Fang Slade Terrestrial the XIII turned toward Halberd and said, "As for you. You are also judged for your actions during both Jackknife escape and protecting him."

Halberd looked at him and nodded, "I am ready to accept any consequences."

"You will be condemned of the same thing as Jackknife. Compare to Jackknife, the secret you held during those three years will bring more shame on your family and hurt the entire clan than Jackknife. You are aware of this right?" the XIII asked.

Halberd bowed and replied, "I am fully aware of the consequence of my crimes, but I accept the prices for doing the right thing."

"Even losing your closest friend?" the XIII asked.

Halberd eyes expanded before lowering as he slowly closed them, "Yes."

"I cannot guarantee you that none of your clan will come to hunt you down, as some of them will think that your death will give back their honor and pride," the XIII warned.

"I am fully aware of it," Halberd replied.

The XIII nodded and turned toward the Punisher, "Everything has been done, but there is a few things remaining."

He walked toward Axia and asked, "Axia. Have you tried to communicate with your family in Dragon world?"

Axia blushed and replied, "No. I didn't."

"Your sisters are worried about you. You didn't call them since you came here remember," the XIII told him.

Axia chuckled nervously and said, "I was busy studying this world, there is so many things to see and-"

The XIII slapped the blue dragon face and said, "This is from your younger sister who wants you to communicate with her now."

Axia grumbled a few things about his little sister and said, "Okay. I'll tell them a few things too, as long as they don't start bringing my taste up."

The XIII walked toward the Mikado family and said, "All of you, thank you for watching and taking care of the dragons. I am glad you helped us solving this case. You shall be rewarded for your kindness."

"You don't need too," Takashi replied.

"As for you, I am impressed that I don't scare or intimidate you. You have the heart of a dragon that's for sure," the XIII commented to Suzumi before chuckling.

"Maybe," Suzumi replied with a small smile.

"Gao Mikado," the XIII said turning toward the boy, "Thank you for helping the squadron and saving his life. He is still young and has much to learn."

Gao bowed and replied, "It's nothing. I wanted to help."

Drum's father smile and said, "It is time to return to the dragon world. We have to find Ironchain and-"

Someone knocked at the door. Everyone turned toward it and wondered who it was.

"I'll open it," Takashi said.

He walked at the entrance and said, "Hello there. Oh. Tasuku is right here. Alright, you can come in."

Takashi came back with another man.

Tasuku recognised the man, "Commander! What are you doing here?"

The Commander smiled and replied, "Once I've learned that you were here, I immediately came here when she asked me to find you before anyone leaves."

"Who?" the XIII asked curiously.

"Me," a female voice said.

She walked in the dojo.

Drum yelled, "Look at her oversize chest muscles! It's weird!" Not knowing was those really were.

It was a woman with long brown hair, peach skin and sky blue eyes. She wore a white shirt with a dark jacket over it and short black skirt. One thing everyone noticed was her oversize chest bouncing as she walked toward them, telling them that those were natural.

"Hello everyone and you too dragons from another world. I wanted to speak with you of something important before you leave. Before that, I should introduce myself. I am the minister of defense of Japan, I am Hinako Ban."

"What do you want to speak with us?" the XIII asked.

"The future of the Earth of course. Although, I think you should bring those of other worlds too before we start talking," Hinako replied with a small smile.

AC: As for Hinako, I already determined that she would have a large chest. After all, some woman naturally has large breast and I should force myself to not put one as it is possible in real life.

This is the end of chapter 31.

We are now beginning the conclusion of this Arc (Season). Tetsuya, Asmodai, Zanya and Tsukikage are those who will join them as it is really important.

Chapter 32: A Changing World.

This chapter will have a few quick events after the proposition because I cannot put all the stuff in there. Most will remain similar to the show, but it will also put the position of the character for the second season.