A shadowy figure slowly approached Razor's home. It was covered by the dark of Luna's night. When it was close enough; it knelt down and took out a pair of binoculars. Through them they could see the house. It scanned every window slowly; searching for something or somepony. As it scanned the window; it eventually saw his parents. Both of them were sitting together happily in the living room.

“Two traitors located,” It whispered to itself as it moved to another window, “Will deal with before moving on to target.” It finished.

It scanned all the rooms of the house; once done it moved to another position. Giving it a clear view of the forge. When it looked through its binoculars again. It had a clear view of Razor; who had just finished what looked like a scimitar. But, the blade of the sword was covered in scales. A small pinging sound was heard. The creature put away its binoculars and pulled out a glowing white crystal. It placed it on the ground; from the crystal an image appeared. It was the image of a mare; who had a snow white coat and red mane.

“Have you located the target?” The mare asked.

The creature bowed before it answered, “My queen. Alpha target has been located. Along with the two traitors who had stolen him from us,” It informed before looking back up, “Give the word. And, I shall remind them what happens when they cross the Sabers.” It finished.

The mare shook her head; before motioning for the creature to turn the crystal around. The creature did as it was instructed. When her gaze fell upon Razor a smile formed on her face. Followed by a single tear falling from her left eye.

“After all these years. I have finally found you,” She said in an icy calm voice as a sinister grin stretched across her face, “We have finally found you,” She paused for a moment, “My dear.” She finished before the crystal stopped glowing.

The creature picked the crystal up and shattered it in its grasp. It brought up its binoculars again; watching as Razor locked up his forge. Before, he walked into his home. Ready to turn in for the night. The creature released a silent breath; before it moved away from the home. Heading back towards the Everfree forest.

(Location: School of Friendships' library.)

Razor along with his new group of friends sat in the library together. Razor was currently drawing in his journal. Earlier that morning he had gotten and order. It was for a double bladed custom bastard sword. The customer wanted her name etched onto the blade. As for the hilt; she wanted it to be made out of metal. The color she chose for the hilt was black with white pearls. He was adding the last bit of shading as Gallus sat next to him.

“Hey, Razor.” He greeted him Razor had ignored his friendly greeting, “How's your day going?” He asked.

“Good,” Razor replied, “Yours?” He asked.

Gallus sighed as the other joined them, “Hard, Professor Applejack had a huge test for us today.” He explained.

“Ponyville colonization or Equestrian agriculture during the winter of wendigos?” Razor asked as he started to add the shading to the blade.

“The later.” Gallus answered.

Razor nodded his head; before finally looking up from his journal, “Difficult to understand. Books written on the subject are rare to find. Our school only has one copy of it.” He explained.

Silverstream noticed the blade he was drawing, “Is this another order?” She asked.

Razor nodded, “Yes, Ocean breeze wanted a bastard sword,” He began to explain while Ocellus gasped. He looked over at her, “What's wrong?” He asked.

“Razor, language.” Ocellus warned him; while looking around to see if their Professors had heard him.

“That is the name of the sword,” He explained, “Here we call them long-swords. From, where the clients from. The sword is called a bastard sword,” He got a nod from her after finishing his explanation, “She also wants her name etched onto the blade. And, the hilt, she wanted it to resemble a starry night sky.” He finished telling them how the customer wanted the sword made.

“Dang,” Smolder commented, “How much does that sword cost?” She asked.

“Seven-hundred.” Razor answered causing the dragoness to whistle at the price.

“Do you have any other orders?” Yona asked.

“A few,” Razor answered, “Do you all want to see?” He asked receiving nods from all of them.

He passed the journal to Yona who flipped through the pages of the journal. One by one each of them saw the orders he had. There was a total of seven orders he had to complete. One of them being for three different daggers. And, another order being for two swords that would connected to one another. They were all amazed by his ability to draw the swords. But, what amazed them more was his ability to make the swords he had drawn. All of them were amazed by the images on the paper. But, it was when he went to forge the swords. That was what really impressed all of them.

“Razor?” Sandbar asked.

“Yes, Sandbar.” He replied.

“How did you get into sword making?” He asked the others nodded at his question, “How did you discover your destiny?” He finished.

Razor was silent for a moment. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, “It came to me in a dream.” He answered.

“A dream?” Silverstream asked.

Razor nodded, “Yes,” He responded as his horn lit up, “Allow me to show you all.” He finished before the library faded away. Surrounding all of them in nothing but darkness.

They then heard the sound sound of metal hitting metal. Looking around their surroundings; trying to find where the sound was coming from. They got their answer in a matter of seconds. Two humans were fighting just a few feet away from them. 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.

They watched in awe and in fear as the two fought. Ocellus screamed in horror as the human with the dark sword; killed the other. Did Razor really have a dream like this? About two creatures killing each other in a duel. 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; they 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. They began to wonder; why would Razor have 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 they wanted to help it; but, that was when something amazing happened. A spark ignited on the humans sword. The blade was engulfed in a mighty flame; which slowly spread to the humans body. They though for sure the poor human had just lost its life. But, what happened 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 were they seeing; because this felt more like a message than a dream. It was then all of them 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 they found themselves engulfed in the flames.

In that moment Razor had stopped his spell. Bringing them out of the dream he had so many nights ago. The dream that somehow inspired him to forge swords. All of them were panting and breathing heavily. Before they looked at Razor; who stared back at them. His head fell a little.

“I'm sorry.” He apologized.

All of them shook their heads; before they reassured him he did nothing wrong. When the bell rang each of them got up and moved on to their next class. As they all entered the hallway; all of them were suddenly stopped by Councilor Starlight.

“Razor,” She said, “You need to come with me right now.” She said.

“Why? Is something wrong?” He asked.

Starlight had an uneasy look on her face, “Just, come with me Razor,” She said, “Twilight will explain once we get to her office.” She finished.

Razor nodded and followed her; while his friends looked at each other in worry. Once they had turned the corner. They began to follow them at a safe distance. They ignored the bell for their next class. None of them were worried about being absent. They were more worried about Razor. What was going on? Had something bad happened? Was he actually being expelled form the school now? They hoped it was nothing wrong. All of them were really hoping everything was okay. It didn't take any of them long to reach the door to Twilight's office.

Inside Razor sat before Twilight who was staring down at her desk. She looked unsure; almost like she was in deep thought about something. He was about to ask her what was wrong. But, she stopped him by looking up at him. She then walked over to him and wrapped a caring wing around him.

“Razor.” She spoke.

“Yes, Twilight.” He responded wondering why she needed to speak with him.

Twilight took in a deep breath and exhaled, “Razor, there's been an accident,” She informed him before he could ask what it was. She was already ready to tell him the news, “Razor, at your home there was a fire.” The moment she had said that he had bolted up and ran.

“Razor!” Twilight and Starlight yelled as he ran out of her office.

(You were the one who ignited the flame.)

“Razor!” His friends yelled as they watched him run. All of them ran after him.

(While the world said my life would be full of shame.)

Razor ran as fast as his legs would carry him. He had to get home; he had to make sure his parents were okay.

(You helped me stand tall. You caught me when I was about to fall)

He almost ripped the schools doors off their hinges with his magic. He had thrown them open so violently; everyone in the school could hear them slam against the walls.

(When I was pushed against the wall. You were there when I would call.)

His friends could not believe how fast he could move. The speed could possibly impress Coach Rainbow dash.

(But, now I am all alone on my own.)

Razor ran through Ponyville; not caring who he would almost run into. Or, what he would almost crash into. Home was the only thing on his mind. His parents were all that he was worried about.

(Can't remember half of what I was taught or shown.)

“Razor, Wait!” Smolder yelled. All of them were having trouble keeping up with him.

(Who will come and save me? Who will tell me everything will be alright?)

As Razor neared the hill before his home. He saw something that made him gasp in horror. It was black smoke. Smoke, Black smoke it meant one thing. Fire.

(If this is meant to be. Then its time that I learned how to fight.)

When Razor reached the top of the hill. He saw something that terrified him. His home was engulfed in flames.

(It's time for me to stand on my own to feet. Prove to the world I cannot be beat.)

“Mom! Dad!” He yelled as he ran towards his home.

(I won't die here on the streets. Listen to these words that I speak.)

“Razor!” His friends yelled as they watched him run towards his burning home.

(I will not fade or expire. I will survive that is my desire.)

A firefighter stopped Razor from charging into the home. He had to use his magic to push the colt back. Razor screamed at the top of his lungs for his mother and father. Tears ran down his face like rivers. Before he could run towards the house again. He felt a pair of claws wrap around him; holding him back.

“No!” Razor screamed, “No, let me go! Mom! Dad!” He screamed.

(This is my trial by fire.)

As his friends got to his side. Razor had turned around and started crying into Gallus's chest. Gallus held him close; just before his friends hugged him also. All of them were crying with him. Eventually, the fire was put out and Razor had heard the fate of his parents. Both of them had burned to death in the fire. Razor had stayed glued to Gallus. And, Gallus let him hold onto him. He knew his friend needed this. He just needed someone to hang onto. Just, someone to help him cling onto reality.

A little later that day; after he managed to salvage what little he could from his home. Twilight, had helped him move into one of the vacant dorms in the school. She knew apologies and words of kindness would not do him any good. But, some time alone may do him good. Razor was now lying on his bed. His face stained with tears and his eyes read and swollen from crying. He lay in silence; his mind having a difficult time processing what had happened. He was so caught up in his thoughts; he never heard the door to his room open.

Razor jumped when he felt something touch his shoulder. He turned his head and saw Gallus standing behind him. He didn't say anything; all he did was stare back at the wall in front of him. After a minutes he could feel Gallus climb into the bed with him. He put a claw around him and pulled him close. Gallus also wrapped a caring wing around him. Just as Razor started to quietly sob again.

“It's going to be okay, Razor,” He said trying his best to sound reassuring, “It's going to be okay.” He finished.

Razor had ended up crying himself to sleep. Gallus stayed with him and had even fallen asleep while holding him. Gallus may not have known what it was like to lose parents. But, he did know what it was like to be alone. It was a feeling he would never wish upon any creature. A feeling he had known for far too long.

Author's Note

Chapter 7. I am really enjoying writing this story. and, I really enjoyed giving you all a glimpse of the villain. so, I hope all of you are ready.....for what if y'all ask......lets just say in two chapters I am going to drop something big. something, none of you all are going to see coming. Really hope all of you are enjoying this story. very grateful for the likes and the comments. Dragon out.