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Disclaimer: I own Only Layla Brewer. "So it is true! You own me!" Oh gawd, no it's not like that Lay! "See sis. Sometimes you have to expect the un-" Layla punches his arm. "Ouch! Why did you do that for?" *Rolls eyes* Why can't I just write my Disclaimer in peace?! "Hey What'd girl?" Noh not Jerry too -.- "Oh Christmas nuts!" What Milton? "Your never mentioned me!" *cries* "Yeah or me! I'm going to get a smoothie" Eddie glares running out. ^^" Sorry guys. Your never here. "Come on Charlie! Where's your team spirit!?" Rudy asks. Oh fine! I'll treat you all to a meal at phils happy?! "YEAH!" All head there...

Previously on Dark Dragon: Jack was gone. Kim Crawford was worried about Jack, she believed that he may of been lying somewhere. She tried to find him but she had no luck. Realising that the tournament had already started she rushed back to her friends, filling them in on her concerns. Strangely they didn't seem interested. Finally it was Bobby Wasabi dojo vs the Black Dragons! Carson came onto the mat and was slowly followed by the person representing the Black dragons. The warriors where shocked to see Jack walk onto the Matt. Jack claimed this was because the friends didn't believe his clams of Carson being a cheater. Not really caring what his friends had to say Jack joined the fight. The first round was almost won by Jack but Carson needed a break for his equipment. Kim had gone over to help support Carson but instead she found him cheating. Telling Jack made her feel slightly better but he still went through with the fight. Carson beat him down hard! Jumping back to his feet Jack left the Black Dragons and turned his attention back to Carson, ready for the third and most probably final fight...

Well here's the Chapter guys enjoy.

Chapter Four ~ Awakened.

*Kim's Pov*

I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Jack got into his fighting stance once again. Flashes of pain would spread across his face for a second and then disappear, just as quickly as they came. I knew that he was in pain, but obviously he was ignoring it. Carson smirked at Jack as he too got into his stance. I didn't want to watch this; I couldn't bear to see Jack hurt any more. I went to look away, to burying my head in my hands, but Jack's stance caught my attention.

He raised his hand higher so that it was now level with his eye. A cocky smile that had been playing on his lips was now gone, only to be replaced with a more serious looking Jack. He seemed ready for anything, but that wasn't what was bothering me. What bothered me was that I had seen this before. His dark side has awakened again, just like it had with Kai and Arthur.

-FLASHBACK- ((FROM LOVER'S BAIT )) ((A/n : To understand how he is different watch the last fight between Jack and Carson (Jack in only black t-shirt) in New Jack City. Watch closely at his stance and his Kia sounds. Sorry back to story))

Now ready in his fighting stance, Jack advanced towards Kai.

Suddenly Jack and Kai were in an all out fight. Jack was so fast that Kai didn't seem to be able to hit him. Jack landed a few strong hits, but the fight still carried on. Myself, Layla and even Arthur watched in disbelief as Kai finally went down. Jack hit him hard enough in the head to knock him out. Arthur got annoyed and charged Jack. As easy as throwing a rag doll, Jack sent him flying into the wall, placing him out for the count too.

-End of flashback-

I shook my head and cleared the memory. It's not something I like to remember. He had been amazing, but amazingly scary. Earlier that same day he'd almost hit me, and he had that same look in his eye now. My stomach did a back-flip as his deadly gaze found Carson. I saw Layla shift in her chair uncomfortably. I knew she had the same feelings I did at this moment in time. I really wanted to say something to her, but I can't begin to image what she was going through. I felt like this because he was my best friend and... ex.. boyfriend, but he was her brother, her family!

My attention was brought back to the fight, which I didn't really want to watch. To my surprise, it was Jack that started the bout this time. I knew something was different in Jack's fighting style, even without the change of stance. When Jack is seriously annoyed with someone his Kiais are shouted out. Carson tried to land a hit, and when I say tried, I mean he couldn't even land a single hit on Jack. Just like the fight before with Kai, Jack was much faster. He seemed almost invincible!

Carson looked as if he was struggling as Jack managed to flip him. He jumped back to his feet and attempted to send a kick to Jack. Jack simply flipped backwards out of the way. His action caused Rudy, Jerry, Milton and Eddie to freak a little, as they thought Jack was heading a bit too close to them. A little chuckle escaped my lips, but was short lived when I saw Jack and Carson both throw a punch. Their fists collided. Jack's hit was so strong that the sandbag that Carson had hid in his wraps exploded around them. Carson was too stunned to move. Jack took his chance and kicked him. Hard.

The only thing that could be heard at that moment was the sound of a cheater hitting the floor, harder than I'd ever heard or seen someone fall before. He deserved everything he got, Jack had won and not only that, he had proven that Carson was a cheater!

*Jack's POV*

A smirk appeared on my lips as I watched him groan in pain. I'd finally done it. I had beaten Carson!

I tried my hardest to ignore my screaming side while the warriors ran over to congratulate me.

"Jack that was amazing!" Eddie and Milton grinned. It was nice to have all the warriors acting normal around me. Kim and Rudy had gone over to Carson. Finally Rudy banished him from the dojo. Sure as hell took them all long enough to see the truth.

"Yo Jack, that was Swasome dude!" Jerry shouted as we did our bro hug. I cocked my eyebrow at my friends, how could I stay mad at them?

The pain in my side was getting harder and harder to bear. It was becoming white hot and causing my breathing to get heavier and heavier. Why was this happening?I wondered as black forms appeared in my vision. I pushed it all aside as best as I could. None of the Warriors seemed to notice the change in my behaviour. Well, Layla seemed to be concerned, but she still hadn't said anything.

Kim and Rudy finally turned their backs to Carson and stood at my side. Kim was about to speak but Ty caught our attention.

"You are a lying, cheating, low life, dirty, little rat!." I was actually surprised at his words, but I knew there was more to come. As I expected, after a little hesitation, Ty continued. "Any chance you'll be interested in joining the black dragons?" After the both of them left we all ignored the little decision and turned back to our group.

"Jack, I should have seen it sooner. What can I say? I'm sorry!" Kim apologized.

I tried so hard to concentrate on Kim while she spoke to me, but I couldn't. The darkness was getting to the point where it could actually take over. I was trying to fight it with all my strength, but to be honest I was tried. Before Milton could finish what he was about to say, the pain consumed me. Black forms appeared again this time they got bigger faster, until they were almost completely blocking my vision. I felt myself starting to wobble just as my eyes started to close.

Before I heard the bang onto the mat, I remember seeing the Warriors' horrified faces. I also saw a stranger's victorious grin before the darkness took me, which made me uneasy.
In my subconscious mind I kept asking myself questions.Why did that man seem so familiar? Why did he looked so happy that I had fallen? While I was out for the count, but still able to hear, I could make out the panicked voices of my friends and onlookers.

"It seems that he has just collapsed from exhaustion. But we should take him to the hospital just as a precaution." The questions still haunted my unconscious mind even with all the drama happening around me. Finally everything disappeared as I let everything go altogether, and completely surrendered into the darkness.

***** Dark Dragon *****

Where am I?

I wondered as I opened my heavy eyes. I was met with a white and blue room. I recognized it all straight away... I was at the damn hospital! I felt fine though, thankfully. Just a minor headache.

I quickly scanned the room but to my disappointment I had no visitors. Everything that had happen today came back to me, a huge grin appeared on lips. I had finally beaten him! Now I could hopefully rejoin the Wasabi Dojo, and everything would go back to normal.

I kept replaying the fight in my head. Every time I thought about it, the more I got happier. These last months have been the worst, being kidnapped and almost dying, and then having the Carson situation...

My thoughts where rudely interrupted by the door opening though, so I couldn't bask in my glory for any longer. Disappointment washed over me for a second time, as the nurse walked in.

"Oh Jackson.." She sounded surprised to see me awake, but before she could continue, I cut her off.

"Just Jack." I said a little irritated.

"My apologies, Jack." She smiled "How are you feeling?" I thought about it for a moment. Whenever I use to answer straight away, they would keep me in another night.

"I feel fine." I returned her smile. She nodded picking up my chart, which made me tense slightly.

"You suffered from a mild concussion and slight bruising to your chest. Everything seems in order, so you can be discharged this afternoon. But no Karate-" I think I stopped breathing "- for a few days at least." She finished scribbling something onto the paper. She didn't seem to notice my heavy exhale. Why do they keep say things like that?

"Thank you." I said trying to be as polite as possible.

"You have some visitors. Would you like me to send them in?" She asked. My spirits lifted.

"Yes please!" I couldn't stop the excitement that filled my voice. I couldn't wait to see the Warriors. I saw a letter on the bedside, which I read while I waited.

Jack

Get well soon.

Can we talk later?

Love Layla

x

I wonder what she wanted to talk about? I was thinking about whether or not to call her, but then I heard the door open, and my eyes shot to the visitors.

"Hey guys-" But it wasn't the Warriors that had come to visit me. "Ty?!"

"You thought it would be that easy to leave the Black Dragons?" He asked standing in front of me, arms folded. I sat up completely in my bed, so I could see his face much better.

"What do you want Ty?" I asked glaring at him.

"You back in the dojo Jack..." He went to say something else, but I cut him off by holding my hand up.

"How can I show you that I'm no longer interested?" I asked cocking my eyebrow. "I thought throwing the gi at you on live TV was proof enough that I was leaving your sorry excuse for a dojo!"

"You don't understand Jack..." He hesitated looking to the door as it opened. I looked towards the newcomer. Again, no Warriors stood there, but it was worse than any other Black Dragon, or even Kai.

"Sensei Lee." I managed to get out. My uncle was in Seaford, and he had finally shown himself. I went to launch myself at him. "I'm going to kill you!"

"Now now Jack." He sighed grabbing my on coming punch. "Now is not the time nor place." He pushed me back onto the bed. I knew he was right but I couldn't calm myself.

"I'm going to get you for -" He held his hand up so I stopped.

"I don't appreciate you leaving the dojo, Jack. How very disrespectful of you." I gave him a glare which he ignored. "I own the Black Dragon Dojos, and because of your actions we lost the title today. I shall let that go but, you are to remain in the dojo."

"And why should I do that?" I asked.

"If you don't want your friends hurt, then you will." He smiled cruelly at my tensed self. "Right, now I have your attention. I want you to remain in the dojo and you are not to speak nor be around the Wasabi warriors. Your sister is a exception as you live together, but tell her nothing. Frank and Carson are going to keep a close eye on you from now on. If you even step a little over the line I shall punish you for it. After last time, I'm not going to let you cost me everything me again. Understood?!"

"Yes..." I bowed my head in defeat. I hated it, but he had me. He was way stronger than Kai and I knew that there would be no way I could fight him and protect my friends at the same time. Great... now the warriors are going to hate me, and I'm doing all of this to keep them safe.

"Yes what?!" He asked raising his voice.

"Yes. Sensei." I said with a slight sarcastic tone.

"Right, much better Jack. Someone will be along to pick up this afternoon. So you can pick up your gi and tracksuit, which you will wear at school." I sighed at what he had said. Now I have to look like those losers too! "Your training will start tomorrow. See you then." With that he turned and walked out of the room.

I was left alone again. Now I would have no friends. This was turning out to be the worst year ever. I rolled onto my side and tried to get some more sleep. I may have to act like a jerk to my friends, but I was doing this for them. No way was I going down without a fight. Sensei Lee had another thing coming, maybe this could be fun though! I can take the Dragons on any day, so why was I getting so worked up over this? I fell asleep with a smile on lips. I actually can't wait to have a excuse to beat up the Dragons again...!

End of chapter.

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