A Dragon's Crimson Cry

By: Tippi

Ch 18 The Morning After

LS was looking through every book he had on the subject. LS was a dragon and thought he would be able to handle any problem Jake may have with being a dragon, but LS didn't see something like this. It wasn't only about him handling it but also about Jake handling it. Jake had just lost him family which was a life changing shock. If LS couldn't figure how to fix the seal he was going to have to give Jake another life changing shock, he didn't know what a second one would do to Jake.

Fu had come into the kitchen to see a tired looking LS at the table. Unlike LS, Fu was able to get back to sleep again despite the late night shock.

"Did you sleep at all last night" Fu asked.

"No I couldn't," LS admitted.

"Because of the boy's nightmares or the fact that he's obtained a skill he shouldn't have yet, aka transforming" Fu said.

"The seal is broken and the only ones who would know how to fix it is the dragon council" LS explained.

"Start planning another visit" Fu said not putting any emotion into it.

"I was planning on seeing them soon again anyways but for a different reason" LS responded with a hint of anger in his voice getting a strange look from Fu.

Before Fu could respond his doggy hearing caught the sound of little footsteps coming toward the kitchen. Fu went back down to four legs just in time to see Jake appear in the doorway to the kitchen.

Jake stood in the doorway his eyes half hidden by his bed head hair.

Loa decided it was time to put away the books and focus on his grandson.

"Morning Jake, How about you get ready for the day and change" Loa said getting out of his chair and ruffling Jake's hair. "Then I'll make us some breakfast."

Jake walked off to the bathroom to brush his teeth and fix his hair leaving his grandfather to change his clothes while waiting for his turn for the bathroom.

Loa looked down at his night shirt seeing the four claw cuts in it. He sighed thinking he was not going to be able to wear this shirt again, and then he walked off to his room to change.

By the time Loa had changed and made uses of the bathroom Jake was already seated at the kitchen table with the TV on. He was wearing a green t-shirt that matched the green tints in his hair. It had black strip going horizontally close the bottom of the shirt and one on each sleeve. The collar of the shirt was black as well. He had a pair of baggy and faded jeans that were kept on by a black belt. The outfit was completed with the silver dragon necklace Jake only removed to sleep at night, but even then he kept it close to his bedside.

Across from Jake Fu was sitting like a dog but was on one of the table's wooden chairs. Loa got closer to the TV to see the words Drgaonball flash on the screen as the show continued. Loa could only watch two minutes before he exclaimed "What kind of trash are they running for kids now a days?"

Fu gave a shrug seeing as Jake was to engrossed in the show to notice any odd behavior made by the old dog.

As the program went to a commercial break Loa was able to get Jake's attention long enough to ask what he would like for breakfast. But like always Jake wasn't hungry and he was still mute and couldn't vocalize his answer.

Loa could tell by Jake's look what his answer was. He ignored it and went about his morning routine. He started to make his tea and went down stairs to retrieve the news paper.

Later Loa sat at the kitchen table reading the paper and sipping his morning tea. He couldn't start the day without his tea. Jake had bowl of cereal in front of him but it went untouched. Jake kept him self engrossed in the TV show not having any interest in food, yet Jake drank down half a glass of orange juice to take his morning pill.

After a time Loa turned off the TV think if Jake wasn't distracted by the TV he might eat. Jake was unhappy with his grandfather's thoughts. The silence that the table was slightly uneasy for both members of the family. The only sound was the rustling of the news paper, Loa sipping tea, and the clank of Jake's spoon hitting the bowl as he swirled his cereal around.

Loa tried to think of something to say but nothing came to mind. The rest of the breakfast, at least breakfast for Loa went quietly. Once Loa had finish his food Jake was allowed to leave the table even thou he hadn't eaten anything.

The day consisted mostly of more unpacking, naps, and watching TV. Till Loa figured it was time for a late lunch.

It was nearing 2 o'clock but Jake hadn't made any indications of wanting lunch and Loa know even when he got the boy lunch he most likely wouldn't eat it. As Loa was pondering this he was struck with an idea.

Jake was in his room napping once again when a familiar smell meet his nose.

The smell Melted cheese, tomato sauce, and something like fresh baked bread assaulted his nose making a picture in his head of his favorite of all foods.

"Okay what gives" Fu asked as he flowed Loa upstairs with a box in the older man's hands.

"What do you mean" Loa asked reaching the top of the stairs.

"Well, not only do have pizza but you ordered it" Fu answered. "When ever there's pizza in this house I'm the one that orders it and I end up eating it alone."

"I know my grandson well enough to know that pizza is his favorite food" Loa said. "Maybe this will get him to eat lunch" Loa finished setting the pizza box down on the table.

Just then Jake entered the kitchen with a little more pep than usual. Spying the pizza box he wasted no time in going right up to it and opening it up to take in the sight of a cheese and pepperoni pizza.

Loa got a plate out fast thinking his grandson's eagerness to eat may not last long. Jake ate away at the pizza while Fu sat on the ground looking up at Jake with the puppy dog eyes. His look went unnoticed by Jake while he ate.

Jake had eaten three slices but that proved later no to be such a good thing. Jake's stomach had come accustom to hold less food. The increase in food didn't sit well with Jake to fell over stuffed and nauseous and spent a good hour lying down to work it further down till felt comfortable.

Unfortunately for Jake as soon as he was feeling better they had to take a cab ride to the psyche clinic for his 4 o'clock appointment.

A/N This may get confusing later on if it isn't already so any questions just ask. Review