The dragon Motherglare lays multiple eggs that hatch into miniature dragon offspring, which the wizards fend off while the Dragon Slayers split up to fight each dragon individually. Wendy encounters the younger, living Zirconis, who mercilessly vaporizes Lucy and the soldiers' clothes. Zirconis throws Lucy into Natsu, knocking them both into the city. When Lucy reveals that she has been nearly eaten alive, Natsu gets an idea and immediately returns to the battle. Lucy discovers her future self's notebook among the rubble. Meanwhile, Jellal comes to Erza's aid in the city, but is confronted by a furious Millianna.