Smolder sighed happily as she relaxed into the cushioned seats of the booth. Her and her friends-except for Yona and Gallus- were at sugar cube corner. A popular sweets restaurant in the middle of town. Today, at school was more difficult than usual. Because, head mare Twilight, was informed about the events from yesterday. The students had to sit through a special presentation on the special needs. To say that it was boring would be and understatement. Smolder swore she had dozed off every fifteen minutes. Sandbar also fell asleep every now and than. At one point it showed a filly with a different form of autism. She was screaming her head off and her parents were holding her down. It scared Ocellus to a point where she turned into a mouse. Yes, today was rather boring. More, so for Gallus and Yona. Since they both earned after school detention.

“And, here are your shakes.” The voice of Pinkie pie happily said.

The students thanked her as she placed their shakes in front of them. Each of them enjoying their own favorite flavor. As they drank their shakes. Ocellus stopped for a moment and stared down at the table. Silverstream noticed her friends change in mood.

“Everything, okay Ocellus?” Silverstream asked.

Ocellus shook her head, “Guys,” She began causing everyone to look at her, “Would I be considered a bad changeling; if I wished Twilight would expel Razor already?” She asked.

Smolder almost spat out some of her shake. Before she swallowed hard, “Ocellus, you are not alone. I can name a few students, including myself, who would be happy to see him go.” She finished as she began to take another drink from her shake.

The others nodded in agreement; Ocellus felt a little better knowing her thoughts were mutual. But, she still felt a little horrible on the inside. She never wished anything bad on any creature. But, Razor, he was just too different. She blushed as she remembered what had happened on tuesday. When he had asked her to stop staring at his flank. Yes, she would look up every now and then to see how the others were doing. But, she never stared at any of them. Especially not at their flanks. She released a irritated growl.

Silverstream spoke up, “Do you all think we should tell Twilight how we feel?” She asked.

Sandbar shook his head, “I don't think it would do any good,” He replied as he took another sip from his shake, “After all she put us through that student rally this morning.” He finished earning him a nod from Silverstream.

The four finished their shakes in silence. Once finished each of them payed and prepared themselves to leave. Then a sudden slamming of the restaurants door caught their attention. They saw Yona panting heavily and scanning the restaurant. When she saw them she ran towards them; causing her friends to brace for impact. Thankfully, she stopped herself just an inch in front of the table.

“Smolder!” She shouted.

“Yeah, Yona?” Smolder asked in an uneasy tone.

It took Yona a moment to catch her breath, “Smolder, your lord dragon is here!” She said.

Smolder gasped loudly after what she had heard. What was Dragon Lord Ember doing in Ponyville. She was not aware of any visit or follow up report. So, why was the Dragon lord here. She was about to ask why she was here. But, Yona answered her question before she could even ask.

“Razor is speaking to her now!”

It was that statement that made her dragon blood run colder. She knew that if Lord Ember had heard him say his dislike of the color blue. He may start a war with the dragons and ponies. She moved faster than she had ever moved before. She slammed the door open and took flight. From above she looked for her dragon lord. She found her just outside of Principal Twilight's castle. She then saw Razor and immediately nosed dived. Before he could react; she tackled him down to the ground. Growling loudly as she pinned him down to the ground.

“Smolder!” Both Twilight and Ember shouted in surprise.

Smolder looked towards the two and saw the shock on their faces. She quickly brought her claws up, “Lord, Ember, Please forgive this colt,” She growled a little as she looked down at him, “He didn't mean to offend you, honest.” She finished hoping her dragon lord would believe her.

Ember had a confused look on her face, “Smolder, what are you talking about?” She asked.

Before Smolder could reply Razor spoke, “Smolder, will you please get off of me,” He said causing her to look down at him. She saw him tilt his head backwards, “I believe that group of ponies; is assuming we are attempting the act of procreation. In the middle of town while our species leaders observe.” He finished.

Smolder followed his gaze and she ended up going numb. There was a group of ponies in front of them. Each of them snickering and laughing as they looked at them. Smolder, then grew aware of how she was sitting on him. She screamed and quickly got off of him. She started to hear laughter and it made her blush more. She unfolded her wings and took flight. She flew faster than she ever had before. Razor sat up and dusted himself off.

“Razor, are you okay?” Twilight asked/

Razor nodded, “Yes,” He looked back towards Ember, “As I was saying before Smolder tackled me. Can you spare some of the items on the list I gave you?” He asked.

Ember looked at the list the young colt had given her. Her eyes' carefully scanning the parchment in her claw. She was intrigued by the items he was requesting. Crystal ingots? Brybark root? A dragons gas bladder? She looked up, “Why do you need all this young colt?” She asked.

His answer was in the form of another piece of paper. He handed it to her; and she looked at the paper. It was the image of a sword on the paper; she was amazed at how detailed it was, “Ah, you are trained in a dying skill,” She said before handing him back his drawing, “I'll see what I can do with the ingots and Brybark root,” She unfolded her wings ready to take flight for the dragon lands, “The gas bladder may be a stretch though.” She finished and he nodded before she took flight.

Razor then looked at Twilight, “Head-mare, Twilight?” He asked.

“Yes, Razor?” She replied.

He handed her a rolled up scroll; she opened it and read it word for word. She rolled it up and looked at him, “How many days would you need?” She asked.

“Just tomorrow,” Razor replied, “It will help me catch up one two orders I need to finish.” He finished receiving a nod from her.

“Okay,” She replied, “Just come to my office after the first bell and I'll write you an excuse.” She finished.

“Thank you.” Razor replied before he turned and walked away. Heading back towards his home.

Twilight released a sigh as she unfolded her wings and took flight. She had to find Smolder; because knowing that poor dragon. She was taking her embarrassed rage out on some tree somewhere. She shook her head a little, “This is a little more challenging than I though.” She commented to herself.

Author's Note

Chapter 4. it is shorter than the previous chapter. but, after Chapter 5 that is when everything will start being longer. so all of you who are reading, liking, commenting, one more short chapter and then its going to be long chapters.