Greetings all. I hope you're all enjoying your winter holidays and are looking forward to the New Year. So here is the next chapter, directly following from the last. As you read you'll see the story start to break into different sections. Like I said before I'm trying to do a bit of a day-in-the-life for all the current masters since it's so hard to bring all the gals together and let them get enough words in to not get jumbled. So first we have jade and then kinda pan over to see what everyone else is up to. Hope you like it

- Jade -

Jade sat silently on the slightly rusting park swing. Drago's tail gently pushing her back in forth, the soothing swaying motion calming her down more and more. A strong echoing from shoes hitting the pavement caught the dragon teen's attention as he saw from the distance a runner making his way threw the park's path. With a casual flick to his necklace a wave of chi passed over him, transforming him into the normal looking teen Jade had seen earlier. The runner made his way past, giving a courteous nod to the young teens as he continued on his way. Jade turned to see Drago's human form once more, strangely she could still feel his tail pushing her on the swing.

'That's an interesting accessory.'

'A gift I learned from reading one of my father's spell books. Demons have used trinkets for centuries that help mask our appearance.'

'So that is your tail that I feel?'

'The necklace is like a hologram over my body, I still have my tail and scales but no one can see them. Makes it easy to do a sneak attack when no one can see what's about to strike them.'

Drago gave a confident smirk as he twirled the silver charm between his human fingers. It looked like a detail silver dragon charm with bright red rubies in place for its eyes. It was both beautiful and masculine. Jade tilted her head back to look towards the sky. It was such a beautiful day and yet she had to fight to enjoy it. Drago looked on with concern, trying to find the right words to ask Jade.

'So….any better? You know from the whole, um.'

'Me possibly going insane any you having to come to my rescue. I guess, a little bit at least. Still just trying to make since of it all. No clue how those other ones got out of my head, or how you were able to stop them.'

'Thank Shendu. Dragon's are born with a strong connection to the spirit world. Ghost, spirit forms, astral projected bodies and all that jazz. Still not sure what thoughts things were, I learned before that if all else fails then just try punching it.'

'What a well thought out approach to the world. Guess I can't say too much since I've used the same method myself. But the more I think about it the more I doubt it will work again. These things have had years to plan their escape and what they would do. Pretty sure you caught them off guard but now they'll know how to dodge it in the future.'

'But how could any bit of you be evil, I mean aren't you some incarnation of a holy being or something.'

Jade shot a wicked glare at the teen. Since her transformation his favorite insults were comparing her to some above-everyone-else being, that she now had some god like complex to make her better than everyone else. Jade never saw herself better than anyone unless it was towards her skills that she had spent years to perfecting.

'I'm not Jesus, and neither were any of my past lives. Just because we came from good doesn't mean we would remain good.'

'Yah lost me.'

'I guess the best way to compare it, and don't you dare laugh, to an actual dog.'

Drago covered his mouth to suppress the slight chuckle in his thought. No doubt Jade was not in the mood for a fight and encouraging one could only hurt whatever bridge he was mending with their relationship.

'Ok. Not much clearer but go on. And please note I did not laugh.'

'Noted, and thanks. Well think of it like this, every puppy no matter the breed is born good and sweet. But as time goes on their personalities can change based on their lives. A dog who's been abused by others could be scared to trust people, one who's been raised on the streets may be more protective and dangerous to those who try to take their food or home.'

'I get it, like those pit-bull dogs. Born little fur balls but once they're trained and forced to fight they become full on dangerous.'

'Right, but it works on the flipside too. When a dog is loved they develop deep responses to loyalty, they learn to love say their owners to the point they would even defend them to the death. That's where my good sides come from. They grew up in a world where their lives developed them and their positive traits stood out.'

'You mean like MingMei.'

Jade felt her swing stop as Drago spoke up. She kept her head down as he waited for a response, she just couldn't find the words to answer such a simple question. If she talked about her past life, she feared it would only strengthen his view as them being the same person. She could still hear the painful roar he made when they last spoke on the matter, the pain and pure sorrow it held. He had helped her so much today that she just bring herself to break his heart even more. I sharp pain jolted to Jade's mind, as if some weapon was stabbing her from within. Was it possible her darker sides were acting on her own depressing thoughts?

Drago saw her discomfort and made his way to her side, placing his still masked hand over the spot that was in pain. Jade could feel the soft scales of his underhand as it gentle cradled the side of her head. There was a warm aura to his touch that seemed to radiate both her physical and spiritual mindscape. The pain quickly died down as the warmth seemed to chase away whatever was attacking her. Part of her just wanted to stay forever that way, just sitting on a park swing on a beautiful day while someone who cared helped you carry the weight of your problems. But she knew she couldn't, the world wouldn't let her. With an honest smile Jade made herself wake up and started heading back towards school. To her surprise Drago was at her side to help her on her way. The school wasn't that far, but before Jade could cross the invisible line into the school zone she felt a slight wrap around her neck. She looked down to see a large white charm dangling from a necklace that Drago was tying behind her neck. Once she felt the weight of the band settle she took hold of the charm to better inspect it. It was a long thing rectangle with ancient Chinese characters carved deep in it's setting.

'What's this?'

'A charm, should help keep some of those voices from acting out until we can get a better handle on this.'

'We?'

'Don't think I'm gonna let you have all the fun. See yah later Smallfry.'

Drago gave a confident grin towards the small Master, which he was surprised to earn one in return. Had he actually said something right for once. Jade smiled as her thumb traced over the various characters in the charm. Drago decided to leave on a high notes as he made his way up the cement path back towards Uncle's shop. He was so focused on his direction he didn't notice the quizzical expression passing over Jade's features.

'Hey wait, how is this thing gonna help. What's it made of?'

Drago's feet stopped, but he failed to turn. he gave a simple answer before bounding to the trees at such a speed no human could follow.

'It's made from the strongest element for chi magic. A dragon rib bone.'

'Why does life have to be so complicated!'

Jade buried her head into her desk as her close female friend Daisy tried to comfort her.

'Wish I could help you, but I have no idea what's going on. All I know is you ran out of Mr. Baine's class and when you came back you were all flustered. We told Baine it was something with you healing from that coma, but really what happened?'

'Daisy there is nothing more I'd rather do than let you in, but I can't.'

'Well than paraphrase it. Make up names or something. If not I'm gonna have to bring the boys over here and you can talk to them. '

Both Jade and Daisy glanced over towards the class window as all four boys had found something apparently very interesting out the window. They had no idea how to fix the situation and feared more towards Jade's wrath if they messed it up more.

'A lot of good that would do. Ok so what would you do if this guy apparently liked you, he's a little older and even gave you a present that was um very close to his heart.'

'And what's the problem?'

'Well what if he was only interested in you, because you remind him of a past girlfriend.'

Daisy's face transformed from questionable, to intrigued. Jade was never one to go all goo-goo for some guy. A sarcastic smirk as Daisy began to mick a famous southern stance.

'Well I do declare, our dear lit'el Jade is blossoming into a woman right before my starry eyes.'

'Remind me again why I talk to you?'

'Maybe because she's the only one who will.'

Daisy and Jade felt a wave of annoyance and depression crash over them. Walking in to class was none other than Kimi, Claire and the worst thing to come to the school since the questionable addition of Taco Tuesday, Brittany. Brittany normal confident smirk was replaced with a stern scowl. Her arms cross and her eyes beating down on Jade, who had no idea what she could have done to tick off the Queen B this time.

'Then again maybe she just needs to find the right audience.'

'Brittany, I really don't have the energy for you right now. Can we just pencil in an extra hour of annoyance tomorrow.'

'Ha I'd imagine you don't have the energy, what with everything you did in the park today. With your boyfriend, or was he just the pick of the day.'

'WHAT!'

Both Jade and Daisy rose unison at the accusations Brittany was easily throwing out.

'Oh don't act all innocent Jade. I saw you coming into school today, all red faced and tired out with that guy. Not that he was much to look at but I guess he was the best you could do.'

'But Brittany a minute ago you said he was super hot.'

'Shut up Kimi!'

'Why don't you follow your own advice and shut up yourself! Unlike you Jade has too much self-respect to go romping off with some guy. And if you must know she had a medical issue, that's why she left.'

'Yes well we all know Jade's not right in the head, but what's her excuse for that random guy, or does she just pick a new guy every other day.'

Jade's hands trembled with pure rage, her beast side beginning to take over her rational since of mind. She could see herself lunging at Brittany, using her claws to slash out her throat and forever silence her. Never had she want to attack more than now, she wanted so much to claw, she needed to see that beautiful crimson liquid stain the walls and floor as the life feud from her body.

'Now don't tell me the prettiest girls in the whole school are fighting.'

From the door entered one of the many new students. His red hair framed his face as his bangs draped in his eyes, his piercing emerald eyes scaled the collection of young girls. He gave an aura of superiority, as if he already dominated all that opposed him. He causality draped in front of the girls, severing the feud between them, before cooly cupping Brittany's chin and locking her eyes with his.

'Now I'm sure such a pretty face here wouldn't start a fight out of jealousy. I'm sure there was a rational reason for the other young lady running out, perhaps the other one involved was a friend or perhaps a family relation. Surely nothing to worry such a pretty face over, right.'

Brittany was lost in her eyes as her two cronies were turning to putty at the sound of his words. The trio could do nothing but sigh as they headed to their assigned seats, stars still filling their eyes as they seemed to have forgotten the entire fight they had just started.

'Effective, and yet very creepy.'

'Maybe, but at least I use my powers of persuasion for good. I have a code to help every beautiful woman I can, present company included.'

Jade notice a strange look in his eyes, something piercing and ancient. She could see her friend Daisy was slowly falling under his spell, but she seemed immune.

'My name is Conall, Conall Driscoll. You seemed ready to attack that one, but I wouldn't. That prey isn't worth the effort. Not for ones like us, at least not yet.'

'Very cryptic, so are you gonna start making since or are you just gonna keep talking like some preteen Moriarty.'

'My my, beautiful, fiery and smart. You may be a strong contender.'

Before Jade could question what this Conall was thinking their new teacher came in to start class. Everyone took their seat as the boys returned to Jade and Daisy. Their teacher, Ms. Quezada came in with a large box in hand. She was a lovely woman, modeling a ruby wavy style dress that complemented her bronze skin perfectly. From the high bun of cascading curls on the back of her head she pulled one of the many pens and pencils she used to hold it in place.

'Alright everyone, I'm sure you're all curious on what I have here so I wont keep you waiting. As you all know, my goal here is to not only teach you the Spanish words, but also to use the words in a comfortable and comprehensive manor. So that's why we're starting these pen pal letters, so you can help others better understand using a language in a more…non-robotic manor. Last week we sent out our first letters and this week we get our first responses. Since I'm sure you all want to talk about what's going on at the other end of these letters, I'm thinking we'll have a free day.'

The class erupted in cheers as some student s couldn't help but start their gossiping amongst all the high-fives being shared.

'Well that gives me confidence on my teaching style. All you have to do today is write a paper summarizing your pen pal letter by the end of class, for homework I want you to write a response letter as well as make a correction letter of their mistakes to send back, so they can see where they need to improve. You can start on it now if you want but I want it all by tomorrow.'

Ms. Quezada struggled to lift the box of letters once again, and just decided to walk around with a handful at a time. In no time many students had buddied up to read their letters and see what their pen pals were doing. Daisy even received a box of chocolate from her French pen pal, and Paco received a football magazine with some pictures of teams in their exclusive training camp. Ms. Quezada had to pause before she could give Jade her letter. The envelope was a beautiful shade of green with sparkling gold accents for details.

'If I didn't know better I would think this was real gold.'

'I hope not, I told him to stop wasting the good stuff on me.'

Jade carefully opened the letter as a small gold frame fell into her hand. The image inside was slightly faded at the edges but it's signature was still bright and bold.

'No way! A Honus Wagner card! Awesome!'

'A what!'

'Que?!'

'Say the what now!'

'Am I missing something.'

The boys just seemed to stare at the small frame as if it was sent down from heaven before them. Charlie was the only one who could break eye contact and turn to his current crush.

'That's a Honus Wagner card, one of the rarest baseball cards ever! It's worth like millions of dollars!'

'Try billions hombre.'

'Geeze thanks guys. At least I know who will be the jump target after school.'

'Who on earth is your pen pal, Bill Gates!'

'Nope, better. My good friend Lili.'

'What's so special about her?'

'Um Lili is a guy. He's King Lili, of Tangra.'

Jade said the identity of her pen pal in such a nonchalant manor it took a moment for it to register with her friends. She was able to read a few lines of her letter before she felt the burning eyes of her friends, silently begging her for answers. She gave a hefty sigh as she returned to her friends.

'We met a few years ago. He came to town for some political thing, got the key to the city and everything. Uncle Jackie was set up to be his body guard and I kinda..'

'Stashed away.'

'Pretty much. I also kinda kidnapped him for the day to show him around town, kid is majorly obsess with baseball. We were able to keep in a little contact, due to his busy royal duties, and since English isn't Tangra's native language I thought this would make it easier. Saved a lot more on international calls too.'

'So I'z get some kid in the middle of nowhere, who pretty much keeps sending me a letter to send money or my mom's credit card number, and you get a king who sends you super rare and valuable presents like it's no big deal.'

'What can I say I was born lucky. Speaking of which, awesome! Looks like Lili will be coming to town in a few weeks. He's inviting me to join his entourage so we can hang out and catch up while he shuffles around doing king stuff.'

'A royal entourage. That's it I hate you and want your life.'

'Daisy it's not that glamorous.'

'Jade your are literally reading a letter made of gold. Explain how that isn't glamorous.'

Jade pretended to put a submissive face as she hid her letter.

'It's only gold details.'

'Oh shut up!'

Daisy crumpled a few sheets of paper from her notebook as she aimed them for Jade's head. It wasn't long before the boys joined in their game, not before placing bets on who would last longer. At one point Daisy threw a hard wad, which Paco blocked in slow motion. Jade gave an emotional scene towards his death before avenging him. Daisy was even taken aback when Charlie took a large onslaught, with Frank, Charlie and a 'zombie' Paco joining in. The boys were so wrapped up they failed to notice the girls slip away as they just sat back and enjoyed the mayhem.

The day continued as normally as could be expected for Jade. She continued with her classes, taking a pop quiz in math, avoiding burning down the chemistry lab and even creating an identifiable piece of art that actually looked like the class model even if it did seem a bit abstract. Finally school was over but before she could engage in her needed retail therapy she had to remain for one more reason, the big track met. True she was free from participating but her friend Daisy were all going to try their hand at it and she wanted to stay for support. Along with her friend and a few other students there were also a handful of some of the newer students, including a certain red haired boy she met earlier. Jade waited in the middle patch of grass that the track circled around. Different coached were helping different groups with multiple sports, hurdles, track and shot put to name a few. Jade fiddled with the pendent around her neck, surprisingly it seemed to be working. She felt her other lives begin to return from wherever they were hiding. She'd need a good rant with them to better understand what was going on and what they could do about it. The coach called as Daisy and some other teens made their way to the starting line to measure their speed. Their future teams would need to be composed of boys and girls since their school races were designed to match racers of the same gender against runners from other schools. Each runner took their mark and with a sharp blow of the whistle they were off. Some faster than others. There was an obvious gab in the runners, the fastest in the lead followed by a space and then the next group. Those who couldn't keep up to that had already given up and just watched as the others ran. In a matter of seconds it was over. There were five teens who crossed first, with two who seemed to lead the pack. Following the gap was Daisy in the front with a few other students. Daisy fell to her knees as she tried to catch her breath. It wasn't long till Jade was at her side with a towel and a bottle of water.

'Nice job Daisy.'

'Yah but I doubt nice enough. Seriously what are those guys on?'

'What do yah mean?'

'I mean they've been dominating the entire tryout. Those same five have been placing first in everything, including those two.'

Daisy was able to stand and pointed out the two leaders. The first was Conall, and the other was a slightly shorter teen boy who's black hair was surprisingly longer than Jade's. The boys were just lapping up the praise from the other students, including the other three who where close on their heels in every event. Daisy made her way over, shining a genuine smile and extending a friendly hand to Conall and his friend.

'Hey great run you guys, you'll have to tell me your secret one day. I mean I've been training for months but whatever you guys did blew me out of the water.'

Conall gave a confident smirk as the long black hair boy smacked Daisy's hand away.

'Of course we dominated. What else would we do, we are the elite and you're just lucky enough to be in our presence.'

'ENOUGH!'

Jade quickly placed herself between Daisy and the longhaired boy. Daisy was so surprised by the action, she heard of people with a superiority outlook on life but had never met one with such an abrasive tone. She was so happy when Jade came, for some reason she just felt safer. The two seemed to lock eyes and Daisy would swear she heard a growl. The other four 'superior' students seemed to back behind the dark haired boy, poised for some type of fight.

'Enough, enough of what? Step away unless you want to get in on this too.'

'In on what? A couple of egotistical blowhards who can't take a complement or show any humility towards a win.'

'Did you just insult us!'

'Couldn't you tell, or did I use too many big words.'

All Daisy could wonder is why some teacher hadn't interrupted this yet. Se looked around for help but all she could see where some students looking on for a fight and Brittany with a wicked smile as she watched on. Conall didn't seem eager to play the hero as he spoke up from behind the other boy.

'I already broke up one fight for you today, so I'm afraid you're all out of favors.'

'Gee where's that gentleman from before, or does he quit when the bell rings.'

'Conall just let me shut her up already!'

'We're already making a scene Lyall.'

'And she's disrespecting us!'

'Then let's settle this another way.'

Conall, and the dark haired boy known now as Lyall, perked up in mutual interest.

'This all started because you all see yourselves on some high pedestal, well what if I knocked you off it.'

'Go on.'

'One race, me against you two. I win you apologize to Daisy and stop being such insufferable asses.'

'And if we win?'

'Name your price.'

Lyall gave a wicked grin as took a step closer. He liked the spunk of this one.

'And what if we want you?'

'Fine.'

The boys gave shared glances of surprise as Jade took off her shoes and made her way to the starting line. The two boys made their way over and took a stance on either side of her.

'Your little friend can tell us when to start, fist one to make it all around the track and back here win.'

'Fine.'

Somehow Daisy now found the entire group of students staring at her, waiting for her to start the race. She closed her eyes tightly, uncomfortable with the attention and unsure of what would happen, with a trembling and she raised it high in the air and swiftly brought it down as she called out 'GO!' she expected to open her eyes and see the trio running neck and neck or at least hope Jade would be in front. Instead Jade still stood at the starting line while the boys were tied. The crowd cheered and called for Jade to run but she seemed more preoccupied with something in her nails. The boys laughed out as Jade stayed in place, until they made their first turn. This seemed to be all the liberty Jade would allow. Without any notice she took off like a silver bolt down the track. Her speed seemed to be doubled what the other boys were. Once the other runners noticed what had happened they too increased their speed. It seemed they were holding back in tryouts but now were working in full force. Conall was a few steps in the lead, the finish line in sight. He had to win, his pride would not allow him to come in second or even worse third. His eyes tightened as he ran faster and faster, his mind focused on the only task of moving forward. He could hear it the crowd roaring, the euphoria of wining again! He felt his feet hit the different form of dirt that made up the starting line and knew the race was over. He gripped his knees as he fought for breath, slightly behind him in second place was Lyall doing the same. He had done it, he had won yet again and the silver minx who challenged him was nowhere in sight. Which stroke him as odd, he continued to look down the path behind him and still couldn't see her. It wasn't till he looked ahead that he did. Jade was leaning on a giant dispenser of flavored sports drink, slowly sipping the remaining purple liquid as the boys processed their defeat. Where they were winded she seemed fine, where they were pouring sweat she seemed to glisten!

'And the winner is Jade!'

The crowd erupted in even more cheers as Jade made her way over to Daisy and the other boys, each looking more confused with ever step. How on earth could she beat them, and how did she do it so easily.

'Wow Jade! And I thought they were fast! How did you do that!'

'Easy I've been on enough digs with Jackie. You tend to learn how to run faster when an ancient booby-trap boulder is rolling at you full speed down a pyramid. Now I believe you two had something to say.'

Lyall was still out of breath but with a displeased approach Conall extended a hand to Daisy.

'I did agree. I apologies for my arrogance and I'll try to keep all of us in line in the future.'

With a nudge from Jade Daisy accepted the hand and have a sportsman like handshake.

'All right now we all made nice-nice. Go grab your bag so we can go, I still got to get that thing for my aunt.'

It seemed Daisy had forgotten their planned shopping trip but was happy to remember. She ran off across the field to gather her stuff. Once she was out of earshot both Conall and Lyall approached her, determined to get some answers.

'How did you do that!'

'Word of advice, no matter how good you think you are there is always someone more talented then you. You think you're so elite but I'll tell you now, you are way out of your league. This is my school, my territory. You mess with my friends or just act like a royal ass and you'll deal with me.'

Jade's tone was calm but her eyes were on fire. There was something beyond dangerous and yet alluring about those eyes. She calmly took off towards her friends as the other three elite joined Lyall and Conall.

'You thinking what I'm thinking.'

'I think I am. I think we may have a rouge on our hands.'

'Would explain how she was able to keep up with us and knew what to say.'

'Keep up, she dominated us!'

'My grandfather said rouges were more dangerous. But not to worry, the meetings is tomorrow night, I'm sure once we bring this to light they'll find a solution.'

'You think we'll get to address the situation, in front of the alphas and everything!'

'I don't see why not. But let's make sure I do most of the talking. I have plenty to say about that one.'

Dun, dun, duuuuunnnnnnn!

And there we have it. so like I said we're doing like a day-in-the-life kinda thing. So we did Jade and next chapter we're gonna cover Gwen, Scarlett, Madeline, Sophia, Lydia, and Naomi. Maybe not in that order. After the next chapter, I will warn there will be some major developments.

Oh and some people have expressed concern for the connection with Jade and Drago. So I thought I'd clear a few things up. So far Jade is 14 and Drago is 17, and they have even acknowledged in the story that they no the age difference is wrong. Which is why Drago even said he'd wait for them to be the right age before doing anything, so nothing more than hugging until Jade is older. Plus Drago is a demon so normal aging ruled don't apply to him. But more importantly Jade and Drago haven't become a couple yet. She's still young and figuring out if she wants to be with Drago or possibly Charlie, or Paco or someone else all together. She's dealing with enough voices in her head, literally, that she can barely fraction in love. Kinda trying to save the world first and then work on getting a boyfriend. But just like any 14 year old girl she is swept up in all these emotions and trying to figure them out. Is what she she's feeling love, or concern or is she just feeling what one of her past connections are feeling?

So yah keeping everything in the story legal, but if anyone has any other questions let me know and I'll do my best to help you out.