Hours before darkness spread across the United States, Daconis Dux John Brently wakes with the worst headache he ever has experienced. His pain means one thing; danger is approaching, though none realise the form it shall take. The Day of Darkness dawns in fire. Commercial airplanes become missiles, aimed at some of the nation's most famous landmarks. September 11, 2001 is a day that will never be forgotten. Join Reipublicae Guardian as they attempt to navigate the new world they find themselves living in, and witness with them as the United States descends into darkness. A small bonus story is included in this novella - the tale of how the dragons, humans, and Leigh worked to end the government's program of prostitution at the camps across the country.