Roxanne attacked the Huntsboy without hesitation, indecision or pause. 'Damn it, damn it, DAMN IT!'

She blew fire. Alex barely avoided it.

'Since when is she so aggressive?' he thought. He clenched his fists. 'She's not giving me a chance to attack at all!'

Roxanne flew up and kicked. Alex was thrown on his back. "Wow, for once, you're actually serious about something" he spoke while standing up as fast as he could.

"Just shut up, will you?! I'm in no mood for you or your stupid jokes! You do not want to mess with me right now. You'll regret it"

"And you call that a threat?" he replied cheekily.

Roxanne hit him hard, slamming him to the ground again. He groaned this time. But before he could get up, he had to roll on his back to avoid the dragon's attack then flipped to get on his feet.

"What's with you? Why are you so pissed?"

"None of your business!" the blue dragon responded, blowing fire once again. Alex leaped backwards and almost tripped. She appeared at his left and landed a hard blow at his side.

"Crap" he murmured when he got up, clutching his wounded area. He took out his staff and fired at Roxanne who evaded it. 'I don't get it. She's showing no mercy at all? Why the hell is she so angry?!'

---

"So, I suppose this is your final decision?" the Hunstmaster (Dylan) said to Rose. "You have been switching from side to side, don't you think it's time to actually stay in one place?"

"Maybe you're right" Rose responded. "It is high time I stay put. With my family"

Dylan smirked. "Same difference, little sister. You have two families here, remember?"

Rose realized what he meant.

"I may still change my mind though" he continued. "You're not a dragon, like those three. Abandon them and rejoin the Huntsclan. It's your last chance. After all, we haven't seen each other for quite awhile. Don't you just miss the times we spent together in the past years?"

"You mean, training for the Huntsclan every waking moment of our lives?"

"It takes dedication to become a member. What do you expect?"

"Forget it. I'm through with the Huntsclan"

"Is that so?"

The blond just narrowed her eyes at him. "I've had enough of it ruining my life and the lives of the people I care about"

"Oh, you mean that dragon?"

"Yes, I mean him. My husband" Rose said pointedly. "And my daughters. Dragon or no dragon, they're my family and I love them"

"Well, you've always have had an eye for worthless insignificant things"

"Don't you dare speak about them that way! You may be my brother but you've never cared for me a single say of your life"

Dylan smirked again. "Alright, I gave you your chance" he said. "It's finally time to get this over with"

---

"AIYA!"

Jasmine side-kicked two Huntsmen coming at her way. She did a somersault, kicking another on his face. She looked around, Jake, her father, was battling with other Huntsmen while her mother was with the Huntsmaster.

'Who just happens to be my uncle' she thought. 'Just how many more surprises am I supposed to take?'

"Hold on a second, where's-" She got on the floor to dodge something flying towards her. She turned. It was the Huntsboy. She looked up. Roxanne, in her dragon form, was flying over.

"What's up with you?" Jasmine asked, sensing as well as seeing her anger.

"Shut up" she snarled in response then looked around, apparently trying to find another opponent.

Jasmine stared at her and put a hand on her hip, looking cross. "So, it's like that, is it?"

"I don't know what you're talking about"

"Stop acting. You're frustrated, upset and maybe a little confused. I am too, you know. But why are you taking it all out in every chance you get?"

"Whatever"

"STOP ACTING LIKE A CHILD!" Jasmine yelled. "What on earth is your problem?!"

Roxanne glared at her and landed, turning back into human form. "Problem? You wanna know my problem? Fine, then I'll tell you! It's YOU! You and that woman who claims to be my mother! Who do you think you are?! Coming here and disturbing me and my dad?! Life was just fine before either of you arrived! There are so many things happening around me since you did! I've always had things under control but now, I can't! I can't handle it all! I'm tired of everything! Tired of being unable to understand anything! Of not being told about what's happening! I'M SICK AND TIRED OF IT! I just…" Her tone softened. "I just want everything to go back the way it was again…"

Jasmine looked at her. "That's selfish of you, know that?" she said quietly.

"I know" Roxanne replied, looking away. "It's just that… Ever since I was a kid, I've longed for a mother. I mean, I love my dad and wouldn't trade him for anything else in the whole wide universe but I know there are some things he can't give me and only a mother can. Every single year, I wished and wished for my mother to come back to us. However, she never came. I decided to give up on that dream and continue on with my life. And one day, she thinks she can show up just like that? With a twin sister? I mean… what the hell is that all about?"

"Is there really no end to your stubbornness?"

"No, not really"

Jasmine drew near Roxanne and without warning, placed her arms around her sister.

"What… what are you…?"

"Don't even think of stopping me"

"You do know you're the one being stubborn now, right?"

"Yeah…" She grinned. "Must run in the family"

Roxanne smiled.

"Look, whatever problem you have, it's ours now. And we'll handle it. Together, ok?"

"… Ok"

Quite suddenly, a blast came from nowhere, sending them both backwards.

"Sweet, aren't you?"

They looked up to see the Huntsmaster. "Who knew I'd get to meet my charming little nieces this way?"

Jasmine's eyes widened with realization. "My mom! Where's my mom?" she demanded, standing up.

He smirked. "She grew a little rusty since we last met" He pointed a finger towards a motionless body a few feet behind him.

"Mom!" Jasmine gasped. She glowered at her uncle. "Why you… I am so bringing you down!"

"You and me both" Roxanne added, getting up beside her.

"And you think you two children can take me on?" the Huntsmaster said, amused. "I'm your uncle. I'm more experienced than you two ever will. You can't defeat me"

"Maybe they can't" a voice spoke. "But I certainly will" Jake asserted, glaring down at him. "You'll pay for what you did." He landed in front of the twins. "Go to your mother" he ordered them.

"But-"

"No buts, Roxanne. I'm handling this. Go to your mother now!"

The two nodded, one with reconsideration and moved to Rose as the preceding American dragon and the Huntsmaster began battling.

"Mom! Mom! Please wake up" Jasmine said worriedly. Rose stirred and opened her eyes. "Jas?"

"Mom, I'm so glad you're alright." Jasmine helped her mother sit up.

"Thanks" Rose replied. She then noticed Roxanne's back on them. "Roxanne?" she said hesitantly.

"What?" the blond replied without turning her head.

"Are you still mad at me?"

"Strangely enough, no" Roxanne responded. "But please, don't expect me to hug you or anything" she added, still refusing to look at her.

Rose smiled. "Wouldn't dream of it." She stood up. "Just don't expect me to want the same"

Roxanne's eyes went wide as she felt gentle arms wrap around her. The feeling was somehow weird. It was somehow like Jasmine's but not quite. There was something that felt really differently nice about it. She didn't know what that something was, just that it was there. And she was glad it was. She looked down, hiding her eyes with her blond bangs.

Jasmine peeked at her and grinned wickedly. "Aww, you're shy, aren't you?"

Roxanne looked up and glared at her. "Shut up!" she hissed but she was indeed a little red.

"Come on, showing a little emotion isn't bad once in awhile" Jasmine continued to tease.

Correction. Roxanne was indeed very red.

"I said, shut up!"

"Jasmine, that's enough" Rose scolded her giggling daughter lightly, though she was smiling herself. "We have more important things to deal with right now." Her tone became serious as she gazed at her husband and her brother. The twins followed. The two men were quite evenly matched.

"I have to help Jake" Rose said. "You two stay here"

"But-"

"Mom-"

"No buts"

"You sound like dad" Roxanne muttered.

Rose looked at her then laughed. "Yes, maybe I do. So, you will follow me as you follow him. Stay out of trouble." Without another word, she set off to join the fight.

"While they're at it, may I join you ladies?"

Roxanne and Jasmine whirled around. The Huntsboy was standing behind them, staff grasped by both hands.

Roxanne glared at him. "Do you have to be so persistent?" She got ready to change form. "When I bring you down, can't you just stay down?"

"Afraid not. Not while magical creatures like you freely roam around the earth doing things as you please" he replied.

"DRA-" Roxanne, about to transform, stopped right that second he finished his sentence.

"Rox?" Jasmine stared at her twin in confusion. 'What's up now?' she wondered. 'Why is she just staring blankly at him?'

It took a little more time but Roxanne finally started talking, rather furiously. "What is it with you? What the heck do you have against magical creatures? What on earth did they ever do to you?" she demanded, a hand on her hip.

"Not to me but to my parents" he answered. "They killed them"

Roxanne blinked, so did her sister.

"Wha… excuse me? Magical creatures kill humans? I've never heard of such a thing" Roxanne said, incredulous. "I don't believe you"

"Then don't. But what happened has happened"

"Impossible. There maybe some creatures more violent than others and will harm humans but they could never-"

"Well they did" Alex cut in. "And I'm not forgiving them for it. That's why I will rid this world of you monsters" he said frostily.

Roxanne POV

I blinked. Something was going on inside of me. Something… strange.

What… what did he just say? Monster?… Exactly… exactly what kind of word is that supposed to be? What is that supposed to mean? Who the hell created that stupid word?! It's so… so… harsh. I can't believe he just said what he said. Surely, he doesn't feel that way… he can't. It's too cold… I don't get it, why do I feel this way? I… I'm actually… actually hurt… That was cruel, that had to be cruel, even for him…

There was no way that I could be crying but I was. I really was. Why? I haven't a clue.

Damn it.

Jasmine POV

I looked at Roxanne. She really took in what he said. And I mean, really. Look at her, tears are welling up her eyes. Her. Roxanne. Crying. That's like… such a phenomenon. And yet, here she is. Crying because of being accused as a monster. I had no idea she felt that way. Or even, could feel that way.

I clenched my fists and glared at the Huntsboy. No one talks to my sister like that.

Normal POV

"You take that back" Jasmine snarled.

"Huh- What?" Alex responded.

"You heard me. Take. That. Back. Or I'm going to make you pay"

Alex smirked. "Why bother? I meant it"

Her eyes flashed. She didn't know why or even how but before Jasmine realized it, she had shouted, "DRAGON UP!"

Flames erupted, surrounding her entire body. Seconds later, a dragon had replaced her position; a scarlet one with a lighter shade of red on her belly and silver-colored eyes.

It was official, Jasmine was now a dragon.

Roxanne and Alex stared at her in shock. Jasmine shared their sentiment.

"What the… I… I'm… but… how… what…?"

Her twin dragon was, as usual, the first to recover. She smiled and her expression softened while gazing at her sister who was staring at herself. 'Thanks Jas, thanks a whole lot' she thought to herself.

Jasmine continued muttering, unable to suppress her astonishment. "I'm red… I have scales… I'm… I have wings… and… and…"

"A tail" Roxanne supplied oh-so-kindly, grinning.

Jasmine stared at her in indignation. "You're laughing? You think this." She indicated her whole self. "This is amusing?"

"Well, let me think." She feigned doing so. "Yes. Quite, very much amusing"

"Roxanne!"

"Hey, this is what you wanted, isn't it? Didn't you fancy becoming a dragon?"

"Well, yes. But not this way"

Roxanne shrugged. "Things happen in ways we'll never expect"

Jasmine scoffed at her. "How deep"

"Why thank you-"

"ENOUGH!" Alex interjected. "Let's get over with your defeat!"