Razor's edge

by Demonic Dragon

To carry the flame

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The bell for the next class rang loudly; signaling for all students to head for the next class. The students flooded the halls. Some walking to their lockers to get books for their next class. While others talked to their friends for the short time they have. The six students along with Razor; slowly walked down the hall. They talked to one another about their recent class. Smolder and Gallus laughed a little as they remembered what happened to Sandbar. Miss, Pinkie had apparently hidden a small party cannon inside of one of their desks. And, unfortunately for Sandbar it was his. He spent the majority of the class pulling confetti and streamers from his mane. But, in the end everyone had a good chuckle. Well, except for Razor; who seemed to question her teaching methods.

“I still fail to see how; re-purposed pre-equestrian defense weaponry. Is supposed to prepare us for the real world or teach us friendship,” Razor spoke in his emotionless tone, “If anything she is teaching us how to prepare for war.” He finished.

Everyone rolled their eyes at his statement. They were still working on getting used to him; but, their still were those days. Like how he questioned Miss, Fluttershy's teaching method; when she was trying to show them how to tame any creature. He had asked her if they could tame any creature; why was it she couldn't tame the storm king or his minions. He even asked her why she couldn't tame a timber wolf. She did her best to answer the questions; but it was not good enough for him. Well, hardly anything was good enough for him at the school. Unless it had to deal with swords; then he was all over it.

“Razor,” Silverstream spoke in a gentle voice, “All she is trying to do is teach us how to have fun.” She tried to explain.

Razor replied, “So, having a cannon filled with confetti, streams, and black powder. Fired into your face out of no-where is fun?” He asked his gaze cast elsewhere as they turned down another hall, “Then I am happy me and her have different definitions of fun.” He finished.

Yona then moved closer to Ocellus and whispered, “Would teachers notice if he go missing?” She asked her friend as they looked behind them, “I can smash him.” She finished.

“And I can turn you into a pin cushion,” Razor spoke as he walked by them, “But, you do not see me whispering it; while I am right behind you.” He finished leaving Yona with her mouth half open. While Ocellus shuddered at the image Razor had just put in her head.

Smolder couldn't help but laugh at what just happened. Razor, just owned Yona as she was threatening to make him disappear. She found it humorous and similar to the banter that dragons would send at each other. She moved to his side and hovered one of her claws close to him. Wanting to give him a high-five. All she got was his emotionless and directionless stare.

“I was not joking.” He clarified as he walked past Smolder.

After that they had all stopped talking and walked in silence. When they reached another turn; six of them turned to head to the next class. While Razor continued to head straight. Causing Gallus to turn and look towards him.

“Where are you going?” Gallus asked.

Razor turned and replied, “I need to speak to Councilor, Starlight,” He then turned back and continued walking, “I have this period free. I usually spend it in the library.” He finished.

The others simply shrugged their shoulder before they hurried off to their next class. Razor, he kept his usual walking pace. He did eventually reach her door; he knocked on the door and waited for her permission to enter her office.

“Come in!” He heard her say and without hesitation he entered her office.

Razor watched as she smiled up at him, “Razor,” He heard her say as he stood near the door, “Good to see you. Have a seat.” She said and he obeyed; sitting down in one of the two seats in front of her desk. When he had taken a seat; she brought out a clip board.

“Okay,” She began, “What would you like to speak about today?” She asked.

Razor went right to the point, “I have been having a strange dream for the last week,” He sighed heavily, “It is starting to annoy me.” He finished.

Starlight wrote down what he had said, “Hmm, have you tried-.”

“I've tried everything from meditation to herbal tea's,” He interrupted her, “Nothing has worked. So, I figured talking about the dream would help.” He finished.

Starlight thought for a moment, “If you want to,” She began with a little nervousness in her voice, “I could use a spell to see your dream myself. But-.”

“The spell will leave me temporarily blind,” Razor interrupted her again, “Do it.” He finished.

“But,” Starlight tried to protest.

Razor interrupted her for a third time, “I am okay with it councilor. I want to have a peaceful nights rest; and I want to understand the dream. So, please cast your spell.”

Starlight had to mentally prep herself for the task. She had razor lay on his back on the floor; while she channeled the spell through her horn. Once the power of the spell was at its peak; she began to cast the spell. It's magical aura wrapping around his head. In a matter of seconds their eyes glowed a bright white light. It was then Starlight found herself in Razor dream.

At first Starlight found herself just standing in a dark room. She wondered if this is how his dream started;with him standing possibly standing in the middle of a dark room. She then heard the sound sound of metal hitting metal. She looked around her surroundings; trying her best to find where the sound was coming from. She got her answer in a matter of seconds. Two humans were fighting just a few feet away from her. One was holding a typical double edge sword. The other held a double edge as well. But, something looked different about it. The sword seemed to have a dark aura coming from its blade.

She watched in awe and in fear as the two fought. She nearly screamed in horror as the human with the dark sword; killed the other. Was Razor really having this dream every night? No wonder he was having trouble sleeping. It was then another human stepped up. This one held a sword that was curled back. But, this human was different from the first one. It wasn't because it was holding a different sword. No, this human seemed younger; almost like a teenager. The fight continued; she watched in horror as fight after fight passed. Sometimes, the human with the dark sword would win. Other times the another human with a different blade. She began to wonder; why would Razor be having a dream like this.

Another human was about to fall to the wielder of the dark sword. The poor human was on its knees; possibly begging for its life. Oh, how she wanted to help it; but, that was when she saw something amazing. A spark ignited on the humans sword. The blade was engulfed in a mighty flame; which slowly spread to the humans body. She though for sure the poor human had just lost its life. But, what she saw next was something amazing.

The human had gotten to its feet; its sword held at the ready. It looked as if it had more power than ever before. Then, from behind the human another appeared. This one looked like an adult female; who wore a hood over her head. She was also engulfed in the fire; her sword looked like what Razor had called a katanna. Another human appeared then another and another. Each one engulfed in the flame. What was she seeing; because this felt more like a message than a dream. It was then she caught sight of multiple familiar creatures. The first was a unicorn stallion; who carried a claymore on his back. The second an earth mare; who held a large dagger in her maw. The third a Pegasus mare; who carried a double bladed ax. A dragon was next to appear; he had a broadsword. A yak soon followed the dragon. Then a gryphon, a changeling, a hypogriff, a breezie, many other creatures of Equestria followed. Each one carrying a flame passed on from the others. It was at that moment she found herself engulf in the flames.

Both, Starlight and Razor released panicked yells as they tore themselves from the dream. Both of them were panting loudly and sweating heavily. They looked at one another; expecting the other to answer. But, what could be answered. There was no way that was an ordinary dream. That was a vision of some sort. But, a vision of what. The past? Something that was going to happen in the present? Or was it a warning of the future. Neither of them had answers.

“Well,” Razor began finally finding his voice, “Any.....luck?” He asked.

Starlight just shook her head, “I'm sorry, Razor,” She apologized, “But, I can't make heads or tails of the dream. I might have to take this up to Princess Luna.” She finished.

To that Razor sighed heavily, “I was hoping it would not come to that,” He said as he walked towards the door, “Goodbye, councilor Starlight. Thanks for the help.” He thanked her.

When the door to her office closed; Starlight was lost in her thoughts. That dream was so bizarre. All those creatures engulfed in flame; fighting just like the one before them. Only to improve on the fighting style and technique. What did he and her just witness together. She wasn't sure; she could only hope that Princess Luna had the answers she needed. Because that dream was no ordinary dream. It was something that was possibly more.

Razor found himself passing a clock in the schools hallway. He saw he still had thirty minutes of his free period left. So, he walked off to the library. Once their he found a book on swords; brought it to a table and sat down. He read the book while also taking notes in his journal. He knew that others found his interests in swords weird and also scary. But, it was something that made him feel......like a normal colt. He knew he wasn't normal. He knew no-creature could possibly understand how he worked. But, he was trying his best to fit in. He wanted to be accepted; to be seen as an equal. Not somepony who needed special care. But, unfortunately, not every-creature saw him as a normal colt. No, they either saw him as somepony who was mentally incompetent. Or as some kind of weird freak.


Author's Note

Hope everyone is liking how this story is going. I hope I'm doing well. please, let me know how I'm doing everyone. because I really appreciate the feedback.

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