Luster took command of the group due to the black out inflicted to Excaelum.

"Stay sharp, they may attack again."

"I'm sorry for bringing this up but, were you two actually sisters?" Shortsnout asked.

"No, I just felt like she was. We knew each other ever since we were hatchlings."

Gulfstream announced,"They're retreating." he seemed confused,"Why?"

"Doesn't matter. We need to get Lord Excaelum somewhere safe, some stragglers may be still around."

"I'll scout the area and see if there are any." said Jakal.

He flew into the air and started his search.

Back at Canterlot there was an eruption of shouting.

"HE'S LOSING TOO MUCH BLOOD!!!" shouted Dust.

"Hold him still, I need to clamp his artery!" yelled Fyn Cour.

The explosion shot by the dragons has critically injured Fencer, he had almost half of his front left hoof blown off and part of his wing center was cut deep but, luckily the others had scrapes. Fencer was at the center of the explosion along with Shadow, Razor, and Cloudfire(positioned left to right). When the shot was spotted Olganna came in from the right to left and used her body as a shield but, the shot was faster and affected Fencer the most.

"He fainted!"

"Not good, he may slip into a coma! Damn!! Who else had any medical experience?!!"

Dawn spoke up,"What do you need?" her voice was slightly deeper and her mane was also, kind of darker. No one noticed, they were to in shock to.

"I'm sorry but, this is much too important Dawn." said Dust.

"I can handle it."

"Like we have a choice. Get over here!" ordered Fyn."I need you to hold his hoof in place so it won't fall off while I go in to clamp his artery. Ready?"

Dawn nodded.

They were working on Fencer for a couple of hours and he was stabilized but, he was in a coma. They did not know how long it would be until he awoke. Dust and Iril moved him to a infirmary inside where he would not be disturbed.

Olganna was injured as well but, her tough scales kept her from being majorly damaged. The others just woke up, the explosion knocked them all out due to the force and loud sounds. They were all pushed against either a wall or pillar.

"Is everyone alright?!!" Soul yelled.

They all replied with yeses and yeahs.

"How about the princesses?" Flood said.

They turned around and saw that Celestia and Luna were talking to another unicorn. She was old and frail looking. Her coat was a mix with gray and white, her mane and tail were messy and white. She wore a hat that was pointy, like a wizard's hat.

"I'd like you all to meet the unicorn that conjured up that shield and saved our lives, Gandore." said Celestia.

"I must get back to my studies now." she said.

"Really? She just left." exclaimed Aero.

"She's stubborn and too much of a bookworm but, hopefully she can help us another time." Luna replied.

"Where's Shadow? I must talk to him." Celestia scolded.

They looked around and saw he wasn't anywhere near them.

On the top of the mountain where they did the course, Shadow woke up. He walked around wondering how he got there then he saw someone he thought died many years ago. This pegasus had a white coat and a mane and tail that were golden.

"Master Garren?"

"Ah, your awake. How have you been?"

"Fine but, how are you still alive? We thought you were dead."

"You're not the only one that has visited Great Tear."

"Where have you been all this time?"

"I would like you to join me."

"Join you? For what?"

"Yes. On my journey back to Fallen Star. I have a few friends dying to meet you."

"Why there?"

"We have plans for this fair land for deserting our cry for help during the siege."

Shadow's tone toward his old teacher changed,"What plans?"

"To destroy it."

"How are you going to go about it?"

"You? You're not joining then."

"Why would I destroy my home?"

"Fallen Star is your home."

"Never. It will never become my home again."

"Don't worry me and my associates cleared the island of those griffons."

"How many associates do you have?"

"Including me, 3."

"Three? Fallen Star is a big island. How did you do it?"

"I understand we have been connected ever since the days we were born."

"How?"

"We both, Excaelum, and 3 others all have a gift. A rare type of magic."

"Lumen Fulsi."

"That is correct. Where have you gained your information?"

"None of your buisiness. Which one are you?"

"I am death. And you are?"

"Life. How do you expect us to fight together when we are opposites?"

"We control our destiny not these titles. We can rule the world together."

"I see. I don't want to rule the world. I don't want to go against my friends and family. I see how we can opposites."

"This is your last chance. Are you with me?"

Shadow hesitated to answer but, he did in a firm voice,"No."

"Wrong answer."

Garren had a hoof-sword equipped, he flung out the sword and stabbed Shadow in the right scapula(shoulder blade). He was too quick for Shadow to evade him.

"Ahh. You can't kill me." groaned Shadow.

"That doesn't mean you can't feel pain. Since you were my student I'll give you another chance. Will you join me?"

"Go to hell."

"I just got back."

He pulled the sword and stabbed Shadow in the neck. Garren pulled out his sword and secured it back into place.

"When we meet again I won't be so friendly."

Shadow passed out and didn't wake for a few hours. The sun was setting and mountain air was getting cold. He was to injured from Garren's attack to fly so, he walked down. Although his wound sealed itself he still left a small trail of blood. He continued to the frontier, the moon was already up. He saw Olganna and a golden dragon, Chronin. Excaelum was up and he was talking to them. Shadow saw the golden dragon nod and it moved to the center of the frontier. The buildings were going back to normal. Chronin was using her magic to turn the structures back to their original form before they were destroyed but, this power only worked for inanimate objects. The body of Harvest was brought to her feet. Excaelum levitated her body and took her over to the small lake. Luster cleared the water of the blood and she encased her body in ice, she then was placed gently by Chronin. Shadow walked closer and was noticed by Excaelum, he walked closer and spoke to him.

"Who is in the ice?" Shadow asked.

The gray dragon sighed,"My friend."

The ice and the body started to dissolve. Lord Chronin was speeding the process of the decomposing. The body was not falling apart, it simply turned to dust and drifted into the night sky joining the stars.

"I am sorry for your loss." Olganna said.

"Come here Excaelum I must know something."

Excaelum walked over to the great dragon, she placed the tip of her claw on his head. She saw what his father did when he took over his body.

"So, you wanted to kill the other lords but, your father told you to show mercy and he killed 2 of the lords and many others."

"I am sorry." Excaelum replied.

"No need to be. He made a wise choice giving Staok a lord's position but, we need to find out who Zartez's replacement is and I believe you have somewhere to be."

"Yes I do."

Excaelum flew and headed towards the moon. Excaelum forever changed after leaving.

Lord Chronin looked at Shadow.

"Who is this?"

"One of Excaelum's mark bearing friends. State your reason for being here." said Olganna.

"I mean you no harm, I just need to go back to the castle."

"We have to go back there anyway." Olganna said,"I'll take you."

She lowered her wing allowing Shadow to get on.

"Well, if you would rather walk be my guest."

"No it's just I haven't rode a dragon for awhile."

Shadow rode on her back and started seeing flashbacks.

He saw himself, Dawn, and Garren sobbing on the back of Dragaitas. They were crying because, Zaz had died.

"I'll make them pay for this. I will kill all of them." said Garren.

The memory ended and they arrived at Canterlot.

"Shadow, Celestia wants to talk to you." Iril said.

Olganna lowered her wing so he can get off.

"Where is she?"

"Inside I'll show you the way. My name is Iril by the way."

"Nice to meet you Iril."

They walked inside the castle and continued up the stairs and turned left into a hallway.

"The room she is in should be the last door straight ahead."

"Thank you."

Shadow opened the door and saw both the princesses with his daughter chatting.

"You made it we have something to talk about." said Tia.

"What is it?"

Dawn answered,"Lumen Fulsi. We have just discussed the basis for it."