Chapter 5: Talks

Rose's sister and parents are happy with the fact they have her daughter back but worried about her. As long as Rose's parents understood, Jake's family is wary of her because of that cult. "Rose, dear, why don't you simply get a boyfriend who won't mind much about that Huntsclan?" Her mother suggests.

"Mom, I love Jake." Rose replies. As they arrive at S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters, Rose is soon handcuffed.

"What do you think you're doing?" Rose's Dad asks, outraged.

"Safety measures, Sir." An agent explains. "Jake's family is afraid she might try to kill him."

"Just because she was raised by that madman who kidnapped her?" Her mother asks.

"It wouldn't be her first murder attempt, Ma'am." The agent replies. Shocked, Rose's family looks at her, who nods her head in shame.

"Look here, Feds." Rose's father demands. "If you try to have my daughter sent to prison after all she's been through, you'll get news from my lawyer."

"Don't worry about us, Sir."

Later on, Jake and Rose start talking, with two guards and Jake's and Rose's family watching it. "Rose, are these shackles hurting you?"

"It's okay, Jake." Rose replies. "I don't blame them for doing it after all the times I've tried to slay you."

"You didn't know it was me on dragon form." Jake replies.

"What do you mean by 'dragon form'?" Lily asks. Jake then looks at his Grandfather waiting for his approval.

"Young dragon, with all the recent events, we'd better let them know." Lao Shi replies.

"Okay, G." Jake replies and then yells. "Dragon up!"

Upon seeing Jake as a dragon, Rose's father sets himself into protective mode. "Girls! Run away while I distract the beast."

"No need to worry, Dad." Rose says, making her sister and her mother stop. "Jake wouldn't harm innocent people. And despite having my hands shackled, I'd have more of a fighting chance against him than you, Dad."

"A-a-are you sure, Rose?" Her Dad asks, still worried.

"Sure, Dad." Rose answers.

"Is all of his family made of dragons?" Rose's mother asks.

"Only his mother's side." Rose answers.

"It's the truth, young ones." Lao Shi adds. "I also have a dragon form and so does my granddaughter."

"And what about Mrs. Long?" Lily asks.

"The trait skipped me." Susan explains.

"Are you really a normal human who just married into a family of dragons?" Rose's Dad asks Jonathan, who nods with his head.

"Mr. Long, are you okay with this?"

"Well, I just found out after Iron Man rescued them from the Huntsclan." Jonathan explains. "But a premonitory dream I had back in 1986 helped me understand the need for secrecy."

"I'm glad you understand, Jonathan." Susan comments.

"Mr. S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Rose won't be sent to jail, will she?" Jake asks, worried about her.

"She spends almost a whole year trying to kill you and yet you don't want this to happen?" the agent replies.

"She didn't know any better." Jake explains. "The Huntspunk raised her with lies about all magical creatures being evil."

"Jake, I know you love that slayer but I don't feel any safe with her around you." Susan sternly replies.

"Mrs. Long, you might want her away from your son but it'll be hard to prove to human courts she ever tried to kill your son." The agent explains.

"I understand." Susan replies. "Well, the Dragon Council will surely do something about it."

"The what?" The agent asks.

"The Dragon Council." Susan explains. "They're the ruling body for all dragons on Earth and want to keep the balance between humans and magical creatures and will punish any dragonslayers they catch."

"Mom." Jake moans. "Rose switched sides and risked her life for us."

"It's true, Susan." Lao Shi adds. "I've spoken to them about this and they've decide to allow her a second chance."

Later on, the Longs are left for a private talk. "I can hardly wait to have a date with Rose without having to worry about the Huntsclan."

"Jake, I think you should give up Rose." Susan suggests. "Sure, knowing about her true family might have made her want to leave the Huntsclan but she still might hate dragons."

"Actually, Mom, Rose switched sides even before suspecting the truth about her family." Jake explains.

"Anyway, I think you shouldn't meet Rose anymore." Susan replies.

"Susan, Rose has already proven herself to be trustworthy." Lao Shi says.

"I don't know, Grandpa." Haley replies. "She's beautiful and likes books. A girl like that can't possibly love my brother."

"Haley, this isn't a nice thing to say." Jonathan scolds his daughter.

"You might think like this but I still say it's too dangerous to be around that girl." Susan says. "What if the Huntsclan goes after her?"

"Her family seems to agree with you on that part, Mrs. Long." An agent replies as he appears. "They agreed to enter our protection program. You won't be able to see any of them until they leave the program. Have a nice day."

"Are you happy now, Mom?" Jake angrily asks.

"Not until you find another girlfriend and forget that slayer." Susan replies. "Perhaps we could check if there are any dragon girls available. Or that Trixie girl."

"Mom, Trixie only has eyes for Kyle Wilkins." Jake replies. "She's always into saying he's like lemon lime in the summer time. And I don't want to forget Rose."

"In that case, son, it's time we have The Talk." Jonathan seriously says. "Although I'll probably need to adapt it for this occasion."

"Haley, they'll need a moment alone." Susan suggests. "Let's wait for them at another room."

At the other room, Susan and Haley have their own talk. "Mom, can't we do anything for Jake? How come he still loves that slayer after all she's done?"

"I have no idea, Haley." Susan answers. "You know how immature your brother is."

"Or maybe the slayer got him under some sort of love potion." Haley suggests.

"In that case I can talk to Fu about whipping up some antidote." Susan replies.

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