Seng and Lancer carried Shadow to the train that was waiting a few minutes away, everyone else were watching their backs just in case anymore yeti came around. None did. They safely got back to the frontier where they put Shadow at the little medical clinic that was there. Soul and Bladedancer were talking.

"What happened to him? He killed all of the alphas with one move." said Bladedancer.

"I don't know and I think he did 3 passes."

"How? That's impossible. It happened so fast"

"I'll ask him when he wakes."

Shadow was having a dream, only it didn't feel like one. He was near the edge of a cliff, he saw someone looking out to the ocean. It was Starflare. He ran to her.

"Star, how are you here?"

"I should be asking you that, my love."

"What do you mean?"

"You're in the spirit world."

"I'm dead?!"

"No you big dolt. I brought you here."

"Why?"

"I have to tell you something. Something terrible is going to happen."

"What is it?"

"2 of 3 lights have been lit. After, they will be blown out by an opposite wind."

"I don't understand."

"You will soon enough Shadow."

The world Shadow was in began fade.

"Star, when can I see you again?"

"When the moon is brightest. Take care."

Shadow woke up and he saw his daughter.

"Hey dad. How are you?"

"I feel unwell, thank you for asking."

While Dawn and her dad chatted, Excaelum was south of Equestria. He met up with his brethren, the Forces of Nature. This organization was made up by 7 different elements of life, before there were 8 but the Star dragons went extinct. The remaining forces were:

Time

Rock

Fire

Water/Ice

Air/Wind

Thunder/Lightning

Gravity

1st, Chronin(crow-nin)- She was the lead dragon of time and a non-combatant that wishes only to have peace. She had the power to stop or slow time within a 20 meter range, teleport from her location up to 20 miles away or send an object away, and the rarest powers of all time dragons, to be able to see the past of a location she is currently in and to see the true memories of whomever she wished by putting the tip of her claw on their head. Her time control only worked on weaker being so, she isn't able to control any member of the Forces of Nature or any stronger being. Her subordinates addressed her as, Lord Chronin. Her scales and wings were golden, her eyes a darkened yellow. Her size in length 40 feet, wingspan of 60 feet, and a height of 22 feet. She was part of the first team of dragons before this, this was the second formed. She was at the bottom at their ranks but, after the top leaders died, she took their places. Any fight she fought, she comes out the victor but, she didn't like fighting. She is very intelligent and wise with most situations that came up.

2nd, Mesadraco- He was the leader of the Rock dragon and a combatant. He had the powers to control the earth below him. Even though he had no wings he was able to run on all fours as fast as 350 mph. His body was rough, covered in sediments from the ground below. He can also, create caves and tunnels underground to move unnoticed and if he wanted to, he can make earthquakes happen without warning. Dark brown scales went perfectly with the floor and his eyes were green. Height, 25 feet and length, 35 feet. Addressed as Lord Mesa. He only cared for his force only, the other forces could die out and he would do nothing about it.

3rd, Pyrodia(pie-row-dia)- Leader of fire and highly combative. His fires were able to get as hot as 450 degrees Celsius, he used his powerful wings to push the flames to his enemies. His scales were red scorched by fire, eyes orange. Height, 18 feet. Length, 30 feet. Wingspan, 40 feet. Addressed as Lord Pyrodia. He always searched for a fight whenever possible, others don't know why though. It could have something to do with the anger he held inside from the fact he wasn't on the top of the ranks.

4th, Aquabellina- Lead water dragon. Her ice is maybe the only thing that can fight off Pyrodia's fire, it got as low as negative 130 degrees Celsius though she didn't fight as much as he did. She can create hurricanes, typhoons, and maelstroms in her strongest state. Also able to dive down in the ocean to 5,000 feet. Her scales light blue, eyes yellow. Height, 15 feet . Length, 30 feet. Addressed as Lord Aquabellina. She sided with the ones she believed she could use to her advantage, a user of users.

5th, Olganna(ol-gan-a)- Air leader. The winds she conjured up could blow 200 mph, she used her wings to raise the speed of it. Her more evil power, her ability to drain the oxygen of a living being, she never used this unless she needed to. Scales cyan and eyes violet. Height, 20 feet. Length, 35 feet. Wingspan, 50 feet. She doesn't fight much, she's like Chronin, believing in a non-violent solution.

6th, Zartez- Thunder leader. The volts of his lightning reached to over 500,000. The Amps he generated went over 200, more than enough to stop the heart of whatever it touched. He's a non-patient type, he especially had none for those not in his force. Addressed as Lord Zar. He is also very stupid and arrogant that is what leaves him at one of the bottom ranks. Height, 17 feet. Length, 25 feet.

7th, Excaelum- Leader of an endangered race. He has the ability to make an area within 40 meters of him have no gravity or a extremely heavy one. He is able to generate flames, not as strong as Pyro's but still strong, over 150 degrees Celsius . He is the only known thing to be able to go to space and survive. Height, 18 feet. Length, 35 feet. Wingspan, 60 feet. Addressed as Lord Excaelum. His large wings and powers he possessed were passed down from his father. Dragaitas was one of the first to create this organization. He was in the 2nd rank, the top was taken by a Star dragon bu, he later took his place when he proved himself the wisest and strongest of all dragons. Dragaitas, even after his death forever withholds the title, The King of Dragons. Dragaitas' flames were much more powerful than Pyro's and his gravity powers were far more developed than Excaelum's. The stories of his powers shows the potential for Excaelum. Excaelum doesn't know how to excel his powers because, he has no one to teach him how. Excaelum may become even stronger than Chronin one day and take the title of king.

The star dragons went extinct, the reason is unknown. They had the power to harness power form the sun during the day and the stars in the night. They can learn all powers from all the forces. The top leader in the previous group is known as, Duesiden(dew-sid-en). She controlled a bit of all the forces but, she wasn't a master. Her race either died or disappeared. It still remained a mystery.

The ranking system also included dragons they were able to command.

Forces of Nature(Top)

Solitaries

Ambassadors

Pawns(bottom)

Solitaries are dragons that follow whoever they want no matter what force they are, they of course can follow their own force. For example Chronin has a rock solitary, Jakal(ja-cal) and Olganna has an air solitary, Gulfstream. Their leader has to approve them before they become their solitary. Solitaries are usually strong dragons and the max number of solitaries allowed is 5. They can command the ambassadors and pawns only during a battle or war.

Ambassadors are higher ranking pawns they are brought up a rank by either solitaries or lords. They are only able to command pawns. They must be the same force type as their lords to be a ambassador. Tend to be stronger than pawns but, weaker than solitaries. They can only order pawns if given permission by either lords or solitaries. Max limit of ambassadors 8. Ambassadors can become solitaries only if approved by a lord.

Pawns have no order in the ranks but, can go to the level of ambassador. They are the common weak dragons and must follow the orders from higher levels of the same force. For example, a thunder pawn must follow the orders of a thunder ambassador, solitary, or lord. They follow the orders of the higher rank. There is no limit of how many pawns are allowed.

If a lord were to die the best solitary of the same force must take their place. For example, when Dragaitas died Excaelum took his place but, takes the bottom rank. You must earn your way to the top of the ladder. If no solitary is available the best ambassador will take the place as lord but, must be approved by the other lords by a voting session.

War laws. If another force wants to fight another first they have a trial battle of any of the choices to hopefully satisfy the leaders. 1 solitary v.s. another, 2 ambassadors v.s. another 2, or 5 pawns v.s. another 5. If the problem is not resolved, they must gather together with the other lords and state their reasons to fight one another with a full force. Wars don't start between dragons often because, the lords are smart enough not to start one because, if war were to begin both forces and innocent bystanders will be majorly devastated. Only for drastic measures will another lord fight another.

The lords are discussing the population of the dragons.

"We need more territory if our species prefers to lived civilized." said Mesa.

"Yes. I say we take over the frontier of mark bearers." Pyro agreed.

"No. We should just hold a tournament for pawns to kill each other and whoever is left promise them a spot as an ambassador." Olganna argued.

Chronin and Excaelum didn't say a word during this argument for they had no population to worry about because, they had no pawns or ambassadors. They would only get involved if a vote was called but, for now they just had to listen.

"I will rather kill others than my own kind, Olganna." Mesa replied.

"The others have nothing to do with our problems, you fool."

"Watch your tongue."Mesa said angrily.

"I just don't believe in punishing others for our mistakes Mesa."

"I understand where you're coming from but, we cannot live like those yeti."

The population is under control, the reasons of this conference were not found. Suddenly out of nowhere a vote was called in.

"I suggest we vote on whether or not to attack the mark bearers." Zartez said.

Excaelum broke his silence,"Objection. As I recall the population is at a perfect balance so, why are we having this conversation in the first place?"

Pyrodia seemed like he wanted to put a word in but, something caught his tongue and he answered in a shameful way,"I."

The voting began.

"I."

"I."

"Nay."

"I."

"Nay."

"I."

"Nay. Pyro, I thought you were different." Excaelum said.

"Silence. We have made our decision. We attack in 2 days." Mesa said.

Mesa, Pyro, Aqua, and Zartez went outside, it seemed they wanted to end the conversation early for some reason.

"I don't want to do this." Pyro sighed.

"We have to, to bring the Star dragons back." Aqua said.

"How do we know we can trust the mark bearer?" Zartez asked.

"He said he knows where they are. We just have to trust him. Now gather your army, we have to awaken Excaelum's power." Mesa said.

Back in the council room.

"I can't believe this is happening." Olganna whined.

"I'll give you and Excaelum temporary command over my solitaries. I will not be there to assist you. And Excaelum."

"Yes, Lord Chronin?"

"I understand you have mark bearing family, is that correct?"

"Yes it is."

"In that case protect them. Olganna don't bring any awns they will just be in the way. Just bring your solitaries that should be enough."

"They will bring an army of pawns. How will we fight all of them off?"

"When the light is lit, you will know."

"What?"

Chronin disappeared.

"Damn. Excaelum will Harvest be able to fight?"

"She's outside."

"Her and Luster are probably talking right now then."

"They make a good team."

"Enough talk we have to get to the frontier while it's still dark."

They left the council room and saw 8 of the solitaries at their command.

"We'll brief you when we get there. Let's move." Excaelum ordered.

The 10 dragons used the night sky as cover. Excaelum's only solitary is Harvest, she is a water dragon, she flew alongside her lord. Two of Chronin's were Ula(oo-la), he is a wingless time dragon and Jakal the winged rock dragon. Olganna had 5 solitaries: Nelo(knee-low)- a wingless thunder dragon, she used her thunder cloud vessel as a vehicle. Shortsnout, he is a fire dragon, flew behind his lord. Karnage and Gulfstream are both air dragons, though Karnage had no wings and Gulfstream did. Karnage always tries to prove herself stronger than her older brother, Gulfstream. She used a similar technique to Nelo so she can move without using much energy. Luster and Harvest are best of friends, they both had wings and the force of water.

When they arrived to Canterlot, they set themselves in the courtyard. A maid was walking past a window when she saw them.

"AAHHHHHHH!!!!" she yelled.

A voice inside calmed her down,"What is it?"

"Look outside."

"It can't be that ba..........AAAHHHHHH!!!!"

"Princess Celestia, I thought you got over the fear of me." said Excaelum.

"I did. Your face scared me."

"Ooooohhhhhhh. She got you my lord." Harvest chuckled.

"Nice one princess. Haha." Nelo laughed.

"I'm just joking Excaelum. What business do you have here?"

"An assault on the frontier." Olganna said.