How Can a Slayer be a Dragon?

Rose brings Jake, Lao Shi, Fu, Haley, Sun and the captured Slayers (and the captured Chang) to the area in front of the Dragon Council's main building. At first, the dragons already there are scared at the presence of Dragon Slayers at their sacred island but the worry fades away when it's noticed the slayers are there as captives. Hearing a commotion, the Councillors soon join. "What's…?" Councillor Andam asks until he notices a white version of the Dark Dragon. "Dragon Long, who's this dragon? We never got records of her before."

"Councillors, this is Rose, the Light Dragon." Jake proudly announces. Doubtful, the Councillors stare at her for a moment before realizing she's indeed the Light Dragon.

"Light Dragon, it's a pleasure to see you safe." Councillor Kulde says while Councillors Omina and Kulkulkhan order some dragons to escort the captured slayers to their cells. "And sorry but I must ask: how come you have the same name as that Huntsgirl who allegedly loves Dragon Long to the point of switching sides because of him?"

With a look of shame, she reverts back to her human form and shows her right hand. Well, I am, I mean, was that Huntsgirl." The Councillors are perplexed. A slayer became the new Light Dragon?

"H-how is that possible?" Councillor Kulkulkhan asks. "The new Light Dragon was supposed to be someone who stands for the original one's values."

"When I realized dragons aren't necessarily evil and risked my life on behalf of magical creatures, the original Light Dragon saw me as a perfect match." Rose explains. "The original Light Dragon believes dragons and Huntsclan could end the hostility someday."

"Then why not picking my brother, who is not only a dragon but also stupid enough to believe a slayer could be one of us?" Haley angrily asks.

"The original Light Dragon considers him to be too irresponsible to handle the extra power." Rose explains.

"No arguing there." Haley admits.

"Hey!" Jake protests.

"Cupid's arrow." Rose says and Jake ceases the protest.

"The important thing is that, with the Light Dragon back, we'll be lead into a new era of prosperity." Councillor Omina says.

"Wait a minute." Greggy protests. "She can't be our leader. She just became a dragon. And before that she used to be a sworn enemy of our people."

Jake is about to protest when Rose places a hand on his shoulder. "Let me handle this, Jake. After all the bad things I did as Huntsgirl, I should know some dragons would hesitate about trusting me."

"Fine, but I'll be here if anybody raises a claw against you." Jake says.

"Dragons of the world, during my whole life, the Huntsclan raised me to hate and kill dragons and all other magical creatures." Rose starts her speech. "I was told lies about how evil all of you are. How unnatural and disgusting dragons are. I honed my skills hoping to slay my first dragon and join the Huntsclan's upper ranks."

Jake is now afraid Rose might be practically killing herself.

"In fact, I once came too close to slay three Councillors. And I'm glad Jake stopped me."

"Should have left her slay Chang first." Jake thinks.

"However, at the Grand Equinox Hunt, I learned the American Dragon is none other than my boyfriend, Jake Long, I had the shock of my life. I, who never suspected anyone from my life as Schoolgirl Rose could be a part of the Magical World, found out a boy who was everything I was raised to believe dragons not to be is a dragon. Not sure what to think, I freed him and left. I'd have talked things over with Jake the next day but the Huntsmaster was so disappointed he took me back to the Academy, which gave me time to think about it and realize the Huntsclan is wrong."

"But they're your family." Fred Nerk says. "Would you renounce them that easily?"

"Family?" Rose disdainfully asks. "While helping Jake to catch a Chimera, I entered my deepest memories with my dream charm and found out the Huntsclan took me away from my real family and lied to me when they claimed my parents died when I was a baby."

Most dragons are shocked at this. Councilor Kulde then approaches Jake. "Dragon Long, since you're the most acquainted to the Light Dragon around here, why don't you show her around?" Jake is more than happy to do so.

He leads her to the Hall of 13. "Here, we keep statues the thirteen biggest threats to the Magical World." Jake explains. While Rose is not surprised at all there are statues of the Dark Dragon and the Huntsmaster, she's shocked at seeing a face she only knew from Medias like Forbes Magazine or Wall Street Journal. "Is that Eli Pandarus?"

"Yep." Jake replies. "Eli Excelsior Pandarus, the Wizard of Wall Street. A Dark Wizard to be exact."

"I thought he got the nickname from his investments on the stock market." She comments.

"Jealous?" A new voice asks. Jake and Rose look around and notice Rose isn't the only dragon girl in the hall. "After all, it could be you among them."

"Leave her alone." Jake demands.

"American Dragon, I know the Dragon Council welcomed that slayer but you don't need to like her." The dragon girl replies. "She might have been turned into a dragon but she isn't one of us." She says and then leaves.

"Don't mind her, kid." Fu says as he appears. "She's just jealous."

"Jealous because she isn't the Light Dragon?" Rose asks.

"That and the fact you're Jake's girlfriend." Fu explains. "You know, being the first American Dragon to hold the title and one of the few dragons able to face the Dark Dragon and live to tell about it makes a boy very popular among the dragon girls."

"Jake, have you ever…?" Rose uneasily asks. "…tried dating any of them?"

"No." Jake answers. "Fu, Mom and Gramps even tried to convince me to give them a try.

Flashback

"Jake, you need to forget that slayer." Susan pleads. "There are so many dragon girls interested at you. You could date one of them."

"Forget it, Mom." Jake replies.

Flashback ends

"What?" Haley, who was overhearing the conversation, asks. "Mom knew and didn't tell me?"

"She thought you were not ready, kid." Fu explains. "And yet it was hard for the old man to convince her it wasn't necessary to tell you."

"Anyway, we've already stayed here for too long." Jake says. "Let's see the galley."

At the galley, Jake has a hard time warding off dragon girls trying to push Rose away to have a seat next to him. Later on, Haley appears. "Jake, some of these dragon girls seem to be blind. They want me to help them in winning you over. I'd refuse for her sake but since any of them would be better than a slayer, that one is the best prospect." She says, pointing at a redhead. "Pick her before she regains her common sense."

"Forget it, Haley." Jake replies. "I love Rose and she loves me."

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