Disclaimer: I don't own American Dragon.

A/N: I'm so sorry for taking this long. Between my earlier internet problem and the fact I had gotten out of interest of this series, I've had a real case of writer's block. But thanks to that poll and a few muses, namely T-rex989, I'm forcing the stories from behind the block.

Speaking of which, I would like to thank T-rex989 for providing me with Chapters 1 (the second part with the Council), 4, the second part of 5, 7 and ideas for 2, 3 and 6 though I changed the suggestions around a bit. You've been a BIG help.

Haley's Story

Chapter 1: The Second American Dragon

Haley Long KNEW something was wrong as she read a book Sun gave her to help with her training. She just couldn't place her finger on it. And her mother searching for Jake wasn't helping the seven year old's nerves

So, she went over to her brother's room and found her mother with a letter in her hand

"Mom? What's wrong?" Haley asked

"Jake's gone." Susan whispered handing her daughter the note in her hand as she sat down on Jake's bed.

"What? No." Haley asked as she read it. "I-Is this the entire reason?"

"No." Susan said giving her daughter the other note.

"The Huntsman nearly found out?" Haley asked.

"Apparently." Susan said taking her note back.

"What are we going to tell Dad?" Haley asked.

Susan looked deep in thought as she read the post script of her note over again.

"The truth." Susan said.

"Hola mi familia!" Jonathan said coming in.

Susan got up and headed downstairs to inform her husband of the mess. Haley followed partically but froze in the hall as the situation hit her.

Haley stood in shocked silence.

No. Jake CAN'T leave me! She thought to herself

Suddenly, Jonathan Long came running up the stairs and into Jake's room. Susan turned to her daughter and the look told Haley all she needed to know.

Jonathan hadn't gotten past the 'Jake ran away' and was in denial.

"Wh-Where did he go?" Jonathan asked.

"He doesn't even know." Susan said. "He…He's trying to keep us safe."

"Safe? From what?"

Susan left the room and led her husband and daughter. She opened a trunk and took out a yearbook. She opened it to the picture of herself and Jonathan at the beach party with Jake walking away.

"What do you remember about this night?" Susan asked.

"Well," Jonathan said thinking. "I remember the dream I had. You and your family were dragons and our son from the future showed up. Then I was captured by these freaks and tortured for information about you guys being dragons. I was hit after pushing you away from falling rocks. When I woke up, you said that I hit my head after tripping over a boom box. Why?"

Jonathan didn't need an answer. The fact that his wife wasn't looking at him was enough to tell him.

"It…it wasn't a dream. Was it?" he asked.

"He's trying to keep us safe from the people who captured you twenty years ago." Susan whispered.

"So your family really are dragons?" Jonathan asked. "And…he really was our son from the future?"

Susan nodded.

Haley watched in silence as her father took the news.

"I need some time to think." Jonathan said leaving the two girls in the basement.

"Will Dad be alright?" Haley asked her mother

"In time" Susan said going up to her daughter and hugged her. "I'm going to call your grandfather. Maybe he's heard something"

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The next morning,

Haley woke up and went downstairs. She smiled when she saw her father at the table reading the paper as if it was any ordinary day"

"Morning Daddy" she greeted.

"Morning Princess" Jonathan greeted his youngest child

Haley smiled a bit wider at his tone. It was apparent he was still upset, but it sounded more as if he was upset about Jake's leaving rather than upset about the whole dragon thing.

"Haley." Susan said. "Sun called. You two and your grandfather need to go to the dragon council"

"I take it that this is about Jake?" Haley asked

"I think so" Susan said

DING DONG

Susan went to the door and opened it to reveal her father and the Sharpe.

"Ready to go Haley?" Fu asked.

Haley and Susan resisted a giggle as Jonathan grabbed the table to keep himself from falling out of his chair. Even though he had been warned about Fu, not to mention had seen the dog talk before but had previously dismissed it for a dream until last night, the fact that the dog talked still shocked him.

0000

When the dragons and the talking dog got to the Council,

"Hello Lao Shi. Sun. Haley" Councilor Andam said

"Hello Councilor" the dragons and the dog chorused

"I trust you know who we summoned you?" Councilor Omina asked

"My brother's disappearance?" Haley assumed

Andam handed the seven year old a letter. Haley gasped as she recognized her brother's handwriting

Members of the Dragon Council,

I have left New York with one of the Aztec skulls. I have inside information of the Huntsclan stating that they are getting close to finding the other skulls. Once all thirteen are gathered, the Huntsman plans on wishing away all magical creatures. To save the magical world, I have taken an Aztec skull so that there will always be only twelve.

Until such time a plan can be made up, I still intend to fulfill my duties as the American Dragon. However, due to my constantly having to be in hiding to prevent being found by the Huntsclan, I want my little sister, Haley Long, to take over the New York duties.

I don't know how long I'll be gone, but I have faith in Haley. I know she'll do a good job.

Sincerely,

Jake Long

"Kid?" Fu asked the tearing up dragon girl.

"Jake has requested that she takes up his New York duties as he will constantly be on the run" Andam explained

"Ah" Fu realized as the last time Jake and Haley had been in the same room together before his vanishing act, the sibling had a sibling quarrel.

"So Miss. Long?" Councilor Kukulkan asked. "Up for the challenge of taking over where your brother can't?"

Haley looked at the Councilors, her grandfather, her trainer, and the letter.

I have faith in Haley. I know she'll do a good job.

Haley nodded determined.

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The next night,

Haley and Fu were on patrol.

"Fu?" Haley asked. "Do you think I can do this?"

"Sure thing" Fu said. "Besides, surely Jake won't be gone forever. This is just until he gets back. And the sooner the skulls are found, the sooner he'll come home."

"Help!" an Irish voice came

"C'mon!" Haley said "DRAGON UP!"

The human girl transformed into a pink dragon and flew off to where two huntsclan members were picking on a leprechaun

"Hey! Leave that leprechaun alone!" she demanded

88 and 89 looked at the dragon, each other, and laughed. However, Haley had been watching her brother as well as training so she managed to beat up the two boy. Of course, the fact that they were underestimating her helped

"AGH!" the two boys screamed as they were thrown into a nearby dumpster.

"Are you okay?" Haley asked the leprechaun

"I think so" the little man said. "Where's the American dragon?"

"He's…out of town" Haley explained. "Nobody knows when he'll be back"

"oh. Well, thanks anyways." The leprechaun said before running off.

Haley sighed and took off wondering just how many magical creatures will be asking her that question