Jim's POV

After leaving my mother before I took her to the hospital to try and cover this all up, I went to check on my sister. So much has happened and I blamed myself for getting the two of them hurt. I shouldn't have dragged either of them into this. When I reached the place where Monica was still healing, I saw Draal was still guarding her. He never left her side.

"Draal, thank you for getting her here and for watching over her while I was helping my mother. I wish I could've been there for the both of them." I said.

"When I was injured during the PyroBligst, she never left my side. In return, I will not leave hers." Draal said. Ever since Draal became Monica's trainer, the two have become close.

"You care for her, don't you." I said staring at my sister's unconscious form.

"Yes, but it feels different. What I'm feeling is the same way how you described your feelings for Claire. Ever since the PyroBligst, I have had these stirrings." Draal confessed.

My eyes widened and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I exclaimed, "You have feelings for my sister?"

"Yes, Trollhunter. I do." Draal stated.

I stared at Draal and at my sister. To be honest, it was strange and I didn't know what my sister felt for Draal. Monica and I don't usually have these kind of discussions, but I have noticed that she has grown fond over Draal and I've also noticed how quick she is to defend him, however, she is like that with those she holds dear to her. Maybe she does have feelings and if she did, I guess I wouldn't be against it, so long as she is happy. I turned to Draal and said, "You have my permission, Draal, but, if you hurt my sister in any way..."

"By my honor and my father's honor, I would never." Draal swore. Pretty soon, Blinky and Aaarrrgghh joined us. All of us had been worried about Monica and we were eager for her to wake up soon. Then, we noticed Monica begin to stir.

Monica's POV

I opened my eyes to see to see my brother, Draal, Blinky, and Aaarrrgghh standing there. What happened? Suddenly, everything came back and I exclaimed, "Jim, is Mom okay?"

"Monica!" Aaarrrgghh exclaimed embracing.

"Welcome back, Monica!" Blinky exclaimed embracing me. Pretty soon all of us were in a group hug.

Jim chuckled, "Yes, and you are going to be fine too. She's is free from the binding spell, but, Mo. There's something else."

"What is it?" I wondered.

"She won't remember anything about us being the Trollhunter and the Wielder. That was the side effect of removing the binding spell." Jim said. I grew frustrated when I heard this. After everything that we just went through, Mom won't remember a thing. Now we have to continue to lie to her.

I looked straight at Jim and said, "Please. Promise me that we'll tell her one day."

"I promise. We will tell her one day." Jim swore. This gave me some relief and I attempted to stand up. There was a dull pain in my right hip from where the wound was inflicted, but my shoulder seemed to have healed. I'm assuming this is because of the work of Vendel.

"It's going to be a couple days before you're fully healed, so make sure to go easy. Vendel was able to speed up the healing process, which would've normally taken weeks if it was to heal on it's own." Jim said.

"Where's Claire and Toby?" I questioned realizing that Claire and Toby weren't here.

"Claire and Toby got caught by Coach Lawrence when getting the unbinding spell from Strickler's office and have to stay at the Spring Fling. It was quite the ordeal when Draal came dashing into Troll market carrying you. He refused to leave your side" Jim explained.

My cheeks turned a slight shade of red and Jim looked at me with confusion. I turned to Draal and embraced him saying, "Thank you for getting me here and for staying by my side."

"You would've done the same. In fact, you have done the same." Draal said.

"Ooookay. Monica, do you think you can help me get Mom to the hospital?" Jim questioned.

"Yes, I believe that I am well enough." I said. I took a step and I had a slight pain in my hip, but it was bearable. When we got our mother to the hospital and convinced the doctors that there was an accident and she passed out from it, we waited for her to wake up. While we were waiting, Jim turned to me and asked, "Monica, do you have feelings for Draal?"

"Where is this coming from?" I questioned.

"Well, I noticed that you blushed around him earlier and I've noticed how close you've gotten to him. It's only fair that you admit that you have feelings for him since you made me tell you about my feelings for Claire." Jim said.

He had a point. I sighed and said, "Yes, I have begun to like him as more than a friend recently. It began truly during the PyroBligst." Jim's eyes widened and I could tell that he was shocked and I even surprised myself this revelation.

"Whatever happens between the two of you, Mo. Just know that I just want you to be happy." Jim said placing his hand on my shoulder. I smiled and said, "Thank you, Jim." The two of us stopped talking when Mom starting talking, "Jim, Monica, is that you? Honey, what happened?"

"Mom, something happened last night. Something you can't tell anyone." Jim said. My eyes widened and I wondered if he was truly going to tell her. I stayed silent because this was his decision if he truly wanted to tell our mother about our double life.

"What is it? Why do you look so worried?" Mom questioned.

"Well, uh... there was an accident. You fainted, you bumped your head and Monica and I got you here." Jim said. I grew frustrated, but knew that Jim would tell her when he was ready.

"My heroes. I know there are things going on with you, Jim. Things that you don't want to tell me. Even if you won't tell me, I'm glad that you've at least shared them with Monica." Mom said.

"There are? I mean, you do?" Jim questioned.

"Well, sure. You're 16. You have your own life. I just want you to know... there's nothing you can't share with me. Whatever it is, I can take it." Mom stated. Both of us looked at us and smiled knowing well that she could. I know that Jim was just trying to protect her, but it was getting harder to keep this from her with each day that passed.

"I know you can." Jim said. The two of us left the hospital knowing well that she would be safe there. We still had much left to do with the threat of Angor Rot. However, we needed a break from that at least for the moment. I looked at the time and noticed that it wasn't too late in the evening and the Spring Fling was still going on. I looked at Jim and said, "Hey, Jim. The Spring Fling is still going on."

"Do you really think that it's the best idea to go to it?" Jim questioned.

"Jim, you need to rest and have a bit of fun before diving back in to defeat Angor Rot. Besides, you and Claire have been looking forward to this dance for a long time." I said as I pulled up to the driveway of our home. Jim thought for a moment then said, "I think I have a better idea than going to the Spring Fling. Thank you, Mo." He kissed my cheek and got on his Vespa driving towards the school. I don't know what my little brother had in mind, but I knew that Claire would love it either way.

When I got into the house, I was shocked to see how much damage that the fight between Angor Rot and us caused. This was going to take forever to clean up. As I was cleaning up, I noticed the door to the basement open and saw Draal come up the stairs.

"Do you need help, Monica?" Draal questioned.

"I thought that you didn't clean." I said with an amused smile remembering that story of Draal's first night here that Jim told me a while back.

"Well, you look like you could use the help and since you're still healing..." Draal trailed off.

"I would appreciate the help, Draal." I said. I took a while, but we got everything cleaned up.

"Where's Jim?" Draal questioned.

"He went to the Spring Fling." I said.

"What's a Spring Fling?" Draal questioned.

"Oh. It's a dance that the students go to every year to have some fun." I explained.

"Well, since Jim is dancing, would you care to dance?" Draal wondered. I was shocked, but said, "Sure." I put on some music and the first song that popped up was the first song that Draal and I ever danced to. Don't Stop Believing by Journey.

As we were dancing, Draal said, "Monica, ever since the PyroBligst, I have had feelings for you similar to the way Jim described his feelings for Claire. I was wondering... would you do me the honor of courting me?"

I stopped dancing and stared at him in shock. Then, I recovered and my face lit up with a smile and I responded, "Yes, Draal. I would love too." Draal shared a smile that was equal to mine. He embraced me and I embraced him.

Our foreheads pressed together and I felt like the luckiest girl in the world.