New Beginnings and Endings

The man suddenly fell down to rest. Jake approaches him with caution.

"Who are you?" Jake asked.

"I'm Alex Conklin but you can call me Alex." He paused. "So you're the one whom they call the American Dragon."

"Well that's what they call me." Jake said confused.

"Don't worry. I don't expect you to know."

Jake then asked. "Why did you help me?"

"This. All this. This isn't us." He tried to stand up.

"Help me out."

The dragon changed to his human form and helped him. They then came inside the safe house.

"There's a first aid kit over there."

Jake got the first aid kit and came to Conklin.

"So… what's next for you?" Conklin asked.

"I'm getting out of the program and go as far away possible. You?"

"I don't know. After what I've been through I think they'll hunt me down."

"You can always come with me."

"I wish I could but I can't."

Suddenly they heard a sound. They went to see through the window. It was Chang she was flying away. Jake was about to go get her.

"Let her go. I knew a few bullets wouldn't stop her."

"She'll tell on you."

"Don't worry. I'll find a way out."

They left the safe house and went to a motel across the river.

CIA Headquarters

"Are you sure?" Abbott asked.

"Yes." It was Chang's voice.

"Hmmm… it seems this project has become too risky. I believe we have no choice but to shut it down."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes. But ending the program is out of the question. I suggest we upgrade the program."

The next day

"I guess this is goodbye." Conklin said.

"I guess so." Jake paused. "Where are you going?"

"I'll start in New York." He looks at Jake's file to be sure. "Yup. That's the one."

"Do what you can to stop this."

"I'll do my best." They went their separate ways.

Hong Kong S.A.R.

Rose had just finished school. She was walking to her home. She was living with her parents. When she reached her apartment, she went at the balcony. She then took the picture of Jake and her. She did not know if she would ever find her again. Suddenly, her phone rang.

"Hello?" Rose said.

"Rose." A familiar voice said.

"Jake? Is that you?"

"Yeah, it's me."

"How did you get my number?"

"I told you I'd find you."

"Where are you now?"

"Standing at your door."

It couldn't be she said to herself. She ran toward the door and opened it. When she did, she realized it was true. It was Jake just standing there. She walked towards him as Jake walked towards her. Finally they were near enough and kissed.

The music Extreme Ways by Moby is played when the screen fades.

Special Thanks to Virtual Earth and Wikipedia.