Smolder tossed and turned in her bed. Sweat rolled down her scales; her breathing rapid, and her eyes clenched shut. She was having a dream and by the looks of it. It looked like it was a bad one. She was not the only one suffering from a nightmare. The others were also suffering from a nightmare. Each of them tossing and turning in their sleep.

“What is this?” Smolder asked as a growl escaped from her, “What's going on?” She finished.

In the dream she was in the dragonlands. But, the terrain was different. The land was lush and green; the air free of smoke and volcanic ash. Around her she saw multiple dragons; each of them were running past her. She could hear herself breathing heavily. As her body slowly moved around. She noticed she was in the middle of a walled city. A muffled voice then called to her. She looked around; trying to find who the voice belonged too. The voice echoed again; her gaze eventually landing on a dragoness that resembled Ember. But, her scales were dark red. The dragoness was roaring at her.

“What?” Smolder asked herself.

Her body then turned on its own and she saw herself locking swords with another dragon. It's scales a dark yellow; while its eyes were clouded with black smoke. She then saw who was fighting the dragon. It was a dragoness with silver scales; the sword she held was a katanna. The dragoness lifted her leg and kicked the dragon back. Before running up and stabbing it through the stomach. She almost puked as the dragoness pulled it out from the side. Slicing the dragon wide open.

“Zobens!” The red dragoness roared as she got closer to her.

“What is it Rain?” She asked as a distant explosion was heard.

“The Sabers have breached the walls,” A roar interrupted her; both of them entered combat with a large orange dragoness. Both of them defeated her quickly, “We need to find Lamina and get her out of here!” She finished.

Zobens nodded, “I'll find Lamina,” She said while unfolding her wings, “Keep the Sabers at bay for now. Once Lamina is safe we'll drive them out of Talon!” She finished as she took flight.

Smolders eyes went wide in shock. Talon was an ancient dragon city that vanished thousands of years ago. It was written that the city was the jewel of the dragon kingdom. And, that it had somehow vanished during a massive battle. Was this that battle? How was she seeing this? Was this even a dream?

Zobens flew high above the city; watching as the cities citizens fought to protect their home from the intruders. She eventually flew down and landed on the protective wall of the city. Her blade drawn and at the ready. She began to run along the wall; defeating any enemy that dare crossed her path. Smolder watched in complete awe at the fury of the dragonesses attacks. But, what amazed her more was that the dragoness fought with a sword.

She never heard of any dragons fighting with swords; it would always be with their fire breath or their claws. Zobens suddenly caught sight of another dragoness heading into the western tower wall. “Lamina.” She whispered to herself before she roared out in pain.

Smolder screamed as she watched Rain had suddenly sliced open Zobens back. Zobens roared in fury; before turning around slicing Rains head off. Her head feel to ground and rolled off the wall. Dropping down into the battle below. Zobens growled in pain mixed with sadness before she continued on. By, the time she had reached the western tower. Her entire body was a bloody mess. Smolder wondered who Lamina was; and why was she so important.

Zobens saw another dragon standing over Lamina. His scales black as night and sinister grin on his face. In his claws he held a massive broadsword that pulsed with dark energy. He brought it up; ready to deliver the final strike.

“No!” Zobens roared.

Smolder watched as she charged forward and got in between the two. A look of horror appeared on her face again; as Zobens brought her free claw up in front of her. The dragons blade had cut through her claw like it was nothing. Separating it from her body as she roared in pain. She began to fall to the floor. But, as she fell she through her katanna up into the air. Allowing Lamina to grab it. The black dragon in front of them had no time to react. And, in one quick move Lamina had cut off his head. His blade and head both landing on the floor before his body.

“Zobens.” Lamina said before running over and lifting her up a little. Zobens looked up and smiled a little, “Zobens.” She said again her voice on the verge of breaking as tears fell from her eyes.

“You're okay,” Zobens said in a voice just above a whisper, “I'm so glad that you're okay.” She finished.

“Don't talk. Save your strength,” Lamina said as she gently lowered her back down, “I can save you. Just,” She was stopped by Zobens placing a gentle claw on her.

“It's to late for me, my friend,” She said a tear falling from her eye, “I'm sorry. But, Bahamut has called me to his kingdom.” She finished.

Smolder cried as the dragoness took her final breath. While Lamina stood over her; roaring loudly in emotional pain. Tears falling heavily from her eyes. It was then both doors on the sides of the tower flew open. Multiple dragons walked in; each of them controlled by a dark cloud. Lamina looked around in anger as they moved closer and closer to her. Her body began to glow brightly and in one final roar. An explosion of power came from her. Smolder had to shield her eyes due to the intensity of the light. When the light dimmed she found herself standing in the dragonlands that she knew. The one where everything was barren and void of life.

“What was that?” Smolder asked herself just as everything around her began to fade to black.

Yona was also witnessing something in her dream. She watched as one yak carried another on his back. He breathed heavily with each step he took. Both of them were walking through the snowy hills of Yakyakastan. Which were normally calm and peaceful. But, right now a massive blizzard was blowing through their hills.

“Just hang on, Mina,” He said as he continued to push himself through the storm, “We're almost there.” He finished.

The yak on his back groaned a little before she fell off and onto the snow covered ground. The yak who carried her came to an immediate stop. He turned back around and got next to her.

“Mina, please, just hold on,” He begged as he tried to pick her up off the ground, “We are almost.”

“Just go Lamina,” Mina said her voice very weak, “I'm only slowing you down.” She finished.

“No,” Lamina said as he tried again to pick her up, “No, no, no. you can't give up now,” He continued almost having her on his back, “Were so close.” He groaned loudly as he was dragged down; the last of his strength finally leaving him.

Both of them lay on the snow covered ground. They looked at each other and then hugged. Just as the blizzard buried them underneath the snow. Yona had heard of this story from Prince Rutherford. A story of two friends being lost in the blizzard of blizzards. How they tried to find their way home; only to end up being lost forever to the mountains. Did she just witness what had happened? As she wondered the area around her also began to fade to black.

Gallus had witnessed a love story that was told amongst his kind. Ocellus had witness the fall of queen Wasps' hive. Sandbar witnessed the battle of the Badlands. And, Silverstream was witness to a simple tale of friendship. But their dreams had one thing in common. One single name, Lamina. When their dreams faded to black. All six of them were united in the dream realm.

“Smolder?” Ocellus asked as they walked to each other, “What's going on?” She asked.

“I don't know.” She answered as the other gathered round.

Just as they did a flame suddenly ignited just in front of them. All of them looked towards it; in the Flame stood Razor. Slowly, he was walking towards them. While they began to walk towards him.

“Razor?” Gallus asked but Razor did not respond, “Lamina?”

Razor smiled just as the Lamina's each of them had seen appeared around him. From behind them a bright light appeared. They turned and saw the creatures that had been with Lamina. Zobens stood in front of Smolder. Mina stood in front of Yona. The Changeling called Beetle stood before Ocellus. Sandbar had Morning dew. Gallus had the gryphon who's name was Star. And, in front of Silverstream stood Sand-dollar.

The creatures slowly walked around them and towards the Lamina they each knew. Then, one by one the Lamina they knew vanished into Razor's flame. While they walked back to the ones they had appeared in front of. Each of them smiled down at the children in front of them.

“Take care of Lamina.” They each said as they disappeared into them.

All of them looked at each other; their eyes wide in shock. Everything began to fade to black again, “What in the world?!” All of them said before each of them finally woke up.

All of them panted heavily from the dream they had. After a few deep breaths; all of them felt the need to go to Razor's forge. One by one they each got out of their beds and walked out. When they met at the entrance; none of them said a single word. They only stared silently at one another; before walking out of the school. When they reached Razor's forge; they saw him sitting out in front of it. Watching as the moon was slowly lowered.

“Razor?” Gallus called out.

Razor turned to look at everyone, “Guys, Morning.” He greeted them just as the moon was fully lowered.

One by one each of them sat beside him; watching as Princess Celestia began to raise the sun. it warming rays slowly stretching across the ground. Burning away the darkness of the night. They sat their until the sun was raised fully into the sky. Once it was; they looked at one another and walked back into the school. None of them said a single word. But, strangely enough, they felt as if they had just met up with a long lost friend.

Author's Note

Chapter 9 never thought I would get the story this far. but, I do apologize for the shortness of this chapter. this chapter is just mainly a filler chapter. Anyway all of you get ready for Chapter 10. and, get ready for the surprise.