Chapter 10: Epilogue

After the original Iron Huntsmaster, or Iron Huntsmonger as Iron Man prefers to call him, Rose's family left the protection program and went back to their home. Despite no longer attending the same school as Jake since her family lives at another school district, Rose resumed his relationship with him. At this moment, they're enjoying a pizza at Lombardo's.

"To a life free from the Huntsclan." Jake raises his cup.

"I toast to that, Jake." She replies. "So, what else do you have planned for our first Huntsclan-free date?"

"I was thinking about watching that new spy movie at the local movieplex and then going to the skate park so I can show you my macdaddy skills…" Rose interrupts him. "Jake, I'm afraid we're being watched."

"Slayers wanting you back?" Jake asks whispering.

"I don't think so unless they've lowered the minimum age for field duty." She replies while pointing at a trash bin where she'd noticed a little girl. "Haley." Rose says.

"Haley, are you stalking me?" Jake angrily asks.

"Mom told me to, Jake." Haley replies. "She doesn't trust you alone with the Huntsgirl. She's afraid she'll try to slay you again. And so am I."

"Don't worry, Haley." Rose calmly replies. "I'd never hurt your brother."

"You better not."

"Sorry about that, Rose." Jake says.

"Never mind, Jake." Rose replies. "I knew from the beginning I'd have to face magical creatures not trusting me."

"Anyway, I'm gonna call Trixie and Spud." Jake dials his cell phone and surprisingly hears a ringtone from another hiding spot. "Spud?"

"What a coincidence!" Spud comments, insincerity obvious. "Okay, I confess." He cries. "Your Mom offered me 20 bucks. Please, don't tell Trixie. She rejected the offer and will be mad if she finds out I took it!"

"Mom asked her to spy on me as well?" Jake asks, shocked.

"Yep. She wanted the both of us to spy on you but Trixie said she had better things to do that spying other people's dates." Spud explains.

"Never mind. Do you mind taking Haley home?"

Later on, they go to the movies and enjoy the movie. On the way to the skate park they talk about it. "Two rival organizations putting their differences aside to stop a common enemy." Rose says. "Makes me think the Huntsclan and the Order of the Dragon might someday unite against the Dark Dragon."

"Somehow I don't see this happening." Jake replies.

At the skate park, Rose rents some skateboarding gear so she can join Jake at the half-pipe. The two of them become the main attraction albeit Jake is afraid it has more to do with Rose's looks than their skills.

"Rose, I must see Gramps for more dragon training." Jake says.

"May I go with you?" Rose asks and Jake agrees.

THE END

Sorry, no trial scenes. If you'd like to read one, I suggest you to read 'Unexpected Consequences'