Max was going as fast as he could. First he tried to get the bullet out of her leg but she nipped at him for getting too close to her head. He would look back to see if the mother spotted him.

Four Arms was having trouble trying to keep her away from Gwen. She blew fire at him but only pushed him back and burned his arms a bit. While he was recovering, the dragon saw Max and roared. Pushing herself off with strong legs and was up in the air in only a few strokes of the wings. She flew straight at him!

Gwen opened her eyes and saw her before Max. She waited until she was closer and blew out fire with a hint of blue at her face.

The mother spun and crashed right next to them. Gwen now had the strength to get up and went to her to let out another stream. Now the mothers head was behind her and next to the egg. She opened her eye and gazed at the egg. She roared when the fire hit her right on her back.

She got up and blew at Gwen. She missed and it went to Max. Seeing this, Gwen pushed him out of the way, but in turn got struck by the blow. This time she fell on the ground and did not get up. Her short breathing became small gasps until it stopped.

Four arms looked over and saw every thing. "NOOO!" He cried going down on his knees.

He started weeping until he remembered the mother dragon. Anger welded in side, giving him new strength. He looked up and charged at the monster. He yelled out, unable to keep it inside. He jumped up and bashed the mother on the back.

She tried to reach him but couldn't. She shot up and rolled in the air. Barely hanging on, Four Arms wrapped around her back and pulled on the wings. He pinned them down, struggling. Unable to fly she fell just like Gwen did. Right before they hit the trees,

He jumped off her and landed on the RV. When she felt her wings free she shot them out, but it was too late. She crashed in to the trees. Their branches grabbed at her wings, tearing them. She hit the ground hard. She landed just like Gwen with her wings out too. Now they were too torn to fly. Four arms went to her to finish it. He lifted his arms to deliver the final blow when he saw her eyes. They were mixed with fear, sorrow and desperation.

She seemed to be crying. Tears ran down her jaws and fell on the dry dust. Seeing this made him feel horrible. He lowered his arms and left her. He went and put his arm on the shoulder of Max who was standing next to Gwen.

"This can't be happening to me. It just can't," Four Arms mumbled. then the omnitrix powered down. Standing in his place was Ben. They did not notice Gwen's eyes starting to open.

Gwen started to open her eyes as her chest expanded from her breathing. She took a deep breath and shook her head.

Ben looked up and saw as she tried to get up. In disbelief he said," Gra-Grandpa. Look!"

Max just Whispered, "Not...Not now Ben..."And continued crying softly.

"BUT LOOK AT GWEN!" He exclaimed.

Max lifted his head and wiped away tears. He leapt to his feet and laughed. Gwen was now up and fanning her wings to get rid of the dirt. Max and Ben ran to her and hugged her neck. Max looked at her and said, "It's a miracle...Gwen, I thought I lost you..." He croaked up the worked followed by a stream of tears.

Gwen was happy, but did not forget the mother dragon. The dragon was now up and tending he torn wing. She looked Gwen in the eyes as Gwen looked at her. She still had the mother instinct fire in her eyes. Gwen heard a loud squeak come from the egg. She looked at it. The egg rolled on the ground and shook. With a series of squeaks it started to crack and break.

The cracks met at the top. A small piece lifted and wobbled, as if it was balanced on something. It fell to the ground as more broke off. A tiny dark blue head emerged and looked around. It struggled to get the rest it's body out. The rest broke off as it crawled out. There, sitting in front of them was the baby dragon.