Beating Wings

Lazyscales always knew that leading dragons would be hard work.
When it was a mere handful, he had no problem. Now that their numbers have swelled, things have gotten a lot harder. As leader, he has enough on his plate without dragons questioning his inexperience. Now, discontent has lead to plotting behind his back.
Not that they need to, with his soul collapsing.
With his condition worsening and threats closing in from all sides, his friends have to make a choice: do they risk their lives and venture where no living soul has been before to save him, or do they let him die?