Everything was quiet that night, no-one spoke, no-one moved, all five of them were tucked up in their beds, but none were asleep. Damon stared up the top of the tent, his mind racing. Something was different, very different. Maybe it was the wind; once cold and strong, and now warm and calm; maybe it was the sky; normally cloudy and grey, tonight clear and full of stars; or maybe it was the quietness that suddenly surrounded him; the twins were normally laughing and cracking jokes, Skye and Roxy were usually gossiping about what was going on back home, but now they were all silent, not even the sound of movement met Damon's ears. Something had definitely changed. And then there was Skye. Her ability was growing faster than he had ever expected. Why? He couldn't put his finger on it. After he had been told the story, he had read book after book, traveled here and there to find out as much as possible about the gift. Yet he couldn't recall a single sentence which told him how it grew.

Dragon Hills: Present Day

Gabriel stood on the highest hill, looking out over the plain of green grass and brown woods. Everything seemed strange, his head felt heavy, the dragons were still, and he knew why. Skye was getting stronger by the day. He knew, that if she kept getting stronger, she could be able to turn every single dragon against him. Gabriel turned to study the dragons, looking at each one, taking in every drop of detail, the size of their scales, the curve of their claws, the fire in their eyes, hoping that one would turn into his favorite dragon. Rydus. He couldn't say he was surprised to see that Rydus hadn't been here, but now he was getting anxious. Rydus, being a Salvatoius dragon he was sure to pick Skye Spears over him. Walking down the hill with a slow pace, he went the middle of the large circle of hills. There in the center was his great weapon.

"Time is ticking and soon the time will come for my greatest revenge," he whispered, analyzing the weapon with pride and vengeance. "My greatest revenge."

Dragons around him bowed their heads down to him, in a state of worship. Gabriel stood, tall and mighty in the center of the dragons. Ha! He was ready for the foolish five. He was ready to take out the whole Spears line, ready to take out anyone who had the potential to break them, hurt them emotionally. He was ready. They had no idea what they were walking into but it would be amusing to see what they do. The night was dark and the air was warming. The greatest Dragon battle of all time was approaching, and rapidly, yet no fear was seen, no fear was felt. Every dragon around the world would be here, every dragon will pick a side, and every dragon will fight to the death, and by the end of it, the Spears bloodline will be gone and there will be no-one powerful enough to stop the war.

Tent: Present Day

Skye had just drifted off into a sleep, just like the others, when she woke with a jump. A loud noise had woken her, yet she couldn't tell where it came from. Looking around the tent, she observed that everything was still in place, nothing was on the floor, nothing had tipped over. Everything was how they left it.

'Skye, come outside.'

'Rydus?' Skye asked with her mind.

'Haha, no. I'm Sakura. I'm a Chinese Firebird, and I'm here to tell you my family and I are on your side during this battle and will fight with you till the death.' replied the voice.

Skye froze in her place, her eyes wide. "Battle?" she repeated. Sitting up slowly, she looked around, everyone was sleeping, and so she pulled on her jacket and went out side. There she was met by a magnificent beast, blue and grey scales shone in the moonlight, light grey eyes sparkled down at Skye and the great Chinese Firebird stood tall and loyal. "What battle?" Skye asked.

'Please, use you inside voice when talking to me. Don't want to wake the others.'

Inside the tent, Fred began shifting, and slowly his eyes opened. Blinking repeatedly, he let his eyes adjust to the dark surrounding. He looked around, and was was about to fall back asleep when he noticed Skye's empty bed. Standing with a start, he began to walk towards the entrance of the tent, and lowly pulled it back and what a sight met his eyes! Skye stood in front of a large dragon, who had now turned to look directly at him, but Fred couldn't move. The beauty of this dragon was too much in the middle of the night. The only side of a dragon he had seen was the battle side, the side when the dragon fight and protects, but now, standing in the entrance of the tent, he was seeing the side everyone had alway wanted to see. The proud, magnificent side, the side that would leave any man speechless no matter how many times he saw it. And right now, Fred was most definitely speechless. It was the sound of Skye calling his name, that finally brought him out of his stunned gaze. Turning to look at her, her eyes were red, just like they had been when Rydus was around.

"This is Sakura, she's a Chinese Firebird," Skye explained. "She's here to fight with us. Her and her family."

That was the moment that every sleeping being would be woken up, for a large roar soared up into the still air, and the sound was echoed all around the large field. Every living thing came rushing forward, birds from the woods, rabbits from their burrows, humans from the tent and then, after a slow pause the sky above then was filled with dragons, soaring over them with such grace that everyone gaped up at them. Dragons in tens an twenties glided over them, circling lower and lower until the tent was surrounded in great dragons.

'These are my family, Skye, my family who will fly above you till you reach Dragon Hills. We will protect you and guide you safely. We will follow you into battle.' Sakura said, standing as tall a possible spreading her large wings as every other dragon bowed their heads. 'There will be others, but they will meet us there.'

Damon turned to look around. "What is happening here Skye?" His voice held the anger and the hate she had been subject to for many years. The anger and the hate that had always sent her running and he knew it. Yet this time, he knew she was ready. Skye straightened her back and looked Damon right in the eye.

"They are here to fight with us."

A/N: Ok guys! Don't hate me because I know this chapter is so overdue! but I had complete mind blank and I started college and time just got away from me! BUT! Here it is and things are just getting gooood! This story can now get to the beeeest bit! Are you ready?