He Coughed, feeling the mist slowly expel from his lungs. Off all the dragons, his kind was meant to have more immunity to this sort of thing, but the pregnancy had left him weak. He only hoped that Meant the young ones were stronger to this sort of thing. His breathing evened and his heavy head came to rest near Edge. Half closed golden eyes peering at him tired, behind the glazed light, was the slightest feeling of fear and betrayal. But there was no time to fully express these feelings. He groaned softly, nuzzling his back gently. With a sigh, he lay his head down and closed his eyes. Collapsing Onto the ground. For a second, it seemed like the dragon was completely ready to hibernate, but it was not more than a few seconds later did he open his eyes and stand. No resting, he couldn't. No, not his precious vulnerable offspring, not with.. not with a Hydra.

 He was wary about changing back for a Second, but even in his human state he should be stronger than Edge and it would help him conserve More energy to stay awake. The dragon shrink down, and the boy crawled over to where two dark coloured eggs rested. His tail curled around them, pressing his body against it. He wiped the blood off messily with his hand. It was... so easy to just fall asleep after what he had gone through. but... no don't... he had to. protect ...

 SI