<<<2011 Harmonic Era, Eastern Border of the Dragon Lands, Fia POV>>>

Let me just say, waking up in a barren cave near lava isn't how I like getting up in the morning, and I don't really keep my thoughts to myself when I don't like something.

"Ugh… why are we so close to this much lava again?" I asked loudly to my two escorts.

They were a red dragonborn named Garble and the smaller orange dragonborn who appeared to be his family, most likely a sister, name Smolder, which are terrible names, but then again, the only one here with a real dragon name is Ova, so I can't really complain about their names.

"Because ma'am, it's supposed to heal any cold you might have developed during your flight, you did come from over the sea after all." Smolder replied, and she wasn't wrong we did fly over the sea, but we didn't need to be nearly boiled to death to get rid of a simple sickness.

"I assure you Smolder, if any of us had gotten sick, i would've known and dealt with it myself, without the need of lava, besides, a place this hot isn't good for the girls, as they could get sick in such temperatures.” I say moving my head over to the small dark grey dragon shifting uncomfortably next to the half-elf who’s panting heavily.

“Then why did you accept the invitation to stay here from Dragon Lord Ember?” Garble asked annoyed, I could hear that heavily in his voice, I didn't like him in the slightest.

“Because I was tired and didn't want to refuse such hospitality… even if the accommodations are worse than i'm used to.” I say nudging the two awake, I immediately took a waterskin and some rations out of Ruby’s backpack and handed them over to the girls, they accepted it without hesitation.

“I can see that… but you never told us why you're here.” Smolder said, almost asking the question.

“Not much to say really, i'm just looking for a family member that's not far from here… i just need directions really, and i figured your leader would know where I wanted to go.” I explain as the girls finish up and hand the waterskin back to me, I place it in the backpack before handing it to Ruby, who slips it on quickly.

“I see, then we should start heading out.” she replied opening her wings and flying up, Garble was next out, followed by me with Ova and Ruby on my back.

We flew up into the air quickly, heading north east, most likely towards Ember, I remember her from last night, a light blue Dragonborn who wielded a wizard staff, apparently call the ‘Dragon Lord Staff’, which is a very idiotic name for a staff. She had been one of the five Dragonborns to meet me when i landed from flying, it was hard, flying for three days with only gliding to rest my wings while over the sea, I nearly collapsed upon arrival that I just had a conversation with her, she knew I was looking for someone and needed directions from where I was, plus that i was completely tired, which is a miracle that i'm up and flying now, but I won't ignore a gift from the gods.

"So, what's your names? You never told us when you got here." Smolder asked as she flew up next to me, i was mostly gliding on my way to Ember, wings suck sometimes.

“Ova, Ruby and Fia… go ahead and guess who's who.” I say glancing over to her, she looks at the waking bodies of my nieces then to me.

“Are you Ova?” she asks still looking at me, I chuckle at the question.

“No, i'm not the other dragoness is Ova, i'm Fia, the little girl is Ruby, she looks like her dad.” I reply to the small Dragonborn, she nods before flying ahead of me a bit, I just sigh, knowing i need to change back to my human form soon.

“Aunty? Where are we going?” I hear from just behind my head, i turn slightly to see Ruby looking at me worried.

“Just to someone who can give us directions to find daddy, don't worry Ruby, I'll protect you.” I say in confidence, my wings started to ache again.

It took us seven more minutes to get to Ember’s throne, which was carved out of mountain rocks, mostly red and orange ones, we land and the two Dragonborn’s bowed to her.

“Dragon Lord Ember, the dragoness is here to see you.” Garble said still bowing.

“Thank you Garble, you and your sister can leave us, she most likely wanting to talk in private.” she replies getting off her throne with a small smile.

“Of course Dragon Lord.” they say in unison before flying off, leaving her with me and the girls.

“So what do you wish to know?” she asks as soon as they're out of hearing range.

“I need to know where the closest pony settlement is.” I reply, getting her to look at me in surprise.

“And why would you need to know that?” she asks, getting me to growl in annoyance.

“Family reasons…” I explain while being completely vague.

“Very well… can't exactly get in the way of family.” she says before turning to look about just northeast of her throne. “There's a city called Manehattan in the direction, it's a straight shot… but I should warn you, they have a very big fear of dragons.” she says pointing off in the direction she was facing before turning back to me.

“Don't worry, I can handle that, it's not the first time I came across a town or city that had a fear of dragons.” I reply looking at the ocean in the distance, with my sight, I could see the small glint of metal against the sun very far away, it would take a day, maybe a day and a half, at most. “Thank you Ember, this brings me one step closer to my brother, and one step closer towards their father.” I reply looking at my nieces, they were watching the dragonborns breath fire at targets with awe.

“I'm glad I could help, just make sure to visit every now and again, It'd definitely make some interesting stories.” she says before i nudge them.

“I'll think about it, your subjects could use some real dragon knowledge after all.” I smirk as her eye twitches just barely.

“Well… if you need anything, know that the dragons are behind you.” she replies calming down from any anger she might've let loose.

“Thank you Ember, and I'll be sure to remember that… let's go girls, we have one last flight before staying on the ground for good.” I say grabbing both girls before setting them on my back, they get settled before waving to Ember.

“By nice Dragonborn lady!” Ova calls out before i start a running start for the cliff.

“I hope we see you again Ms.Ember!” Ruby calls out before I jump off the cliff and fall for a bit, letting the air pass over me.

I opened my wings slowly, as to not injure them, they catch the air and we soar up and away from the approaching ground, the girls screaming in joy the entire way down and as we lift up.

“Go ahead and get some rest girls, we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow and you need to be well rested.” I say turning my head to look at them, they nod before cuddling up after securing themselves to my back.

With them asleep and my direction set, i continue to fly, awaiting for the day so that i could crush my brothers spine in the strongest hug I could muster... after i scolded him for teleporting on us so suddenly with only his stuff, leaving us in that damned city.

Author's Note

Chapter Nine! Yes!
Okay, let me get something out, I know some want to FINALLY see a chapter that has Noah or Sapphire in it, and i'll have you guys know that it's coming up, but I've got to get the other characters in first, then you'll have your Noah and Sapphire chapters. now im sorry if this is a little short, there will be a longer chapter with Fia, but until then... I'll see you next time my lovely little night terrors!