The Council's Reaction – Part 2

After lunch, Jake and his friends have some fresh air around the island.

"I'm glad I left." Rose comments. "I can take their hostility over the fact I bear the Huntsclan Birthmark but if I heard another dragon girl hitting on you I'd probably go Huntsgirl on them."

"Rosey, then you'd let them win." Trixie advises. "You can't fall for their tricks."

"Trixie? Since when are you on my side?" A surprised Rose asks.

"Ever since those dragon girls started reminding me of the popular clique back at school." Trixie replies. "They don't even know Jake. They only want him because he's popular among dragonkind."

"Well, it's like I said before." Jake comments. "The AmDrag can't blame them for trying."

"Jake, why did the Council seem to be interested on me as well?" Spud asks.

"Well, do you remember that talent show when I entered Fu as a ventriloquist's dummy?" Jake asks.

"Was it for a dragon mission?" Trixie asks.

"Yes." Jake answers. "That cup is an enchanted chalice that contains an evil djinn who, once freed, could only be reimprisoned by a chant that was believed to be lost for centuries until Spud uttered it back at the show. The Council is since then wondering about his magical background."

"Good." Spud comments. "Maybe I can use some magic to impress Stacey."

"Talking about the Dragon Council, what are they gonna do to me?" Rose asks.

"I hope they lock you in a damp cell." A random dragon comments.

Jake is about to protest but Rose stops him. "Jake, they don't know me as well as you do. It's understandable they're reluctant to trust me."

"I know, Rose." Jake replies. "I just wish they were open-minded enough to understand."

"Well, even you kept avoiding me for a while." Rose reminds her boyfriend.

"Point taken." Jake replies. "Anyway, we'd better get back to the council room."

LINE BREAK – The Council Room

"Huntsgirl, after judging your relevant actions, we reluctantly decided to trust you and permit the romance between you and the American Dragon." Councillor Andam announces.

"It was a very hard decision, Huntsgirl. Don't make us regret it." Councillor Kulde adds. "Is there anything you'd like to say?"

"Yes." Rose timidly replies. "I'd like not to be called Huntsgirl anymore."

"You made yourself a name as Huntsgirl." Councillor Kulde replies. "Bear with it and don't try to push your luck."

"Yes, sir." Rose says and then bows.

Susan and Haley then appear in the room. "I'm sorry we're late. Has the slayer already been convicted?"

"Actually, we allowed her to go free." Councillor Andam explains.

"What?" Susan gasps. "Are you crazy? She's a slayer. Well, I hope you have at least forbidden my son from dating her."

"Actually, we allowed that too." Councillor Kulde replies.

"I won't tolerate this nonsense." Susan says and then turns herself to Rose. "Listen here, Slayer. You might have fooled the Dragon Council but I'll keep an eye on you."

"The same goes for me." Haley adds.

After all has been settled, our heroes return home and Jake and Rose go on another date to celebrate.

LINE BREAK – Rose's home – The next morning

Someone knocks at the door. Rose's sister answers it and finds Mrs. Long.

"Where is she?" Susan furiously asks. "Where is she?"

"Rose, you got a visitor."

Rose then appears. "Hi, Mrs. Long."

"Don't 'hi' me, Slayer." Susan replies. "Where's she?"

"She who, Mrs. Long?" Rose asks, not understanding the rage.

"My daughter." Susan replies. "What have you done to her?"

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