This takes place after season three of Skylanders

Previously: Spyro and Cynder have had a joyous holiday and have had a great New Years Day. Flameslingers match proved a tough challenge due to an interference by a magical bandana. Luckily Spyro was able to win by an unexpected transformation into a new form. Spyro and the Masters uncovered a new device that can show what this was and how it worked. Flameslinger and Stealth Elf have drawn closer, but will they have a bright future? Will anyone have a bright future? Read on!

The Master's Den

The others stared at the device with fascination. Spyro walked up to the projection of the notes and started to read what it said. He saw that the crystalline substance was called Dragon Time Amber that was supposedly the strongest substance in the Universe. He read that there were only a few dragons who had been able to engage this power, much less master it. Only one dragon had ever mastered this form and knew how to use it, the first Chosen One.

Spyro's heart sank. "The first Chosen One died over a thousand years ago, how could he teach me when he is already dead?" he said dejectedly. Cynder sneezed lightning and the image changed. It showed a location where one could go to master the Time Form. They immediately asked Eon for request to bring his team on a mission to find this location that was said to be called "Time Turner Island". He agreed and the Masters and Spyro's Team set off for the island.

Spyro upgraded his ship to be almost like a training academy and a mansion all in one. He had newly upgraded training courses and every thing for your dragon related needs. He started on a training course to see if he could engage the form again. He failed but would get his chance soon. Soon after, they were playing pool and the ship rumbled. They jumped out and saw the Darkness come at them with a dark blast. They dodged and fought like never before.

The Darkness, Spyro realized, had never known of Spyro's Time Form. He clashed with the Darkness as he felt himself speeding up, or was the world slowing down? He parried as he felt a surge of strength come on. He erupted in a tornado of orange light. He became visible as Dragon Time Ember appeared on his legs and mohawk. And the shuriken also appeared. The Darkness was confused and tried to stop Spyro with a Dark Blast but Spyro held out his hand, still encased in the tornado. The Dark Blast stopped midair as it glowed orange. It dropped to the ground.

"What?" said the Darkness as the tornado around Spyro dissipated. He used a fury of Dragon Time to attack from all sides. He beat the Darkness with a Dragon Shuriken as the Darkness and his crew were swept away. Spyro turned to normal but fainted from power drain. They brought him back aboard the ship as they continued to stay on their course. They also found pieces of Dragon Time Amber. They took some in for examination.

Spyro returned to normal in the next few minutes and went with them to examine the material. He had an idea on how to use the material. When he got there they tried cutting, shredding, ramming, burning and even using Spyro's sword, but nothing was able to break the Dragon Time Amber. Spyro got an idea. He gently put his hand on the amber and it melted instantly. He smiled and used his water abilities to make the ember onto the edges of his sword. He went with the other dragons to the dining room as it was getting late.

Spyro had a cheeseburger while Cynder had an undead bone special as they discussed the events and what was to come. "So we need to figure out what makes me go into that form." Spyro said as he bit into his cheeseburger. Blackout replied, "I may have an idea. It seems to be triggered in a battle. But the downside to this theory is if you are trapped, you can't trigger it. And even if this theory is right, we have no proof of it engaging every time you battle.".

Spyro thought this over and agreed with this idea. "Well, maybe we should talk about less depressing matters. Like what our team name should be." said Spyro. Cynder agreed. "So what do you have in mind?" she said. Spyro smirked. "I was thinking of calling our team the Dragon Defenders." he said. Everybody looked at each other and nodded. All had agreed. Spyro was struck with a bullet of thought. "Why was the Darkness even there in the first place?" Spyro said.

The entire room shuddered with uncertainty. "I honestly don't know. He seemed to be headed in the same direction we were going. But why?" said Spotlight. Spyro had some thoughts but refused to share them. Everyone finished up and went to their rooms to sleep. Spyro had by far the best place on the ship since it was his. He and Cynder shared a king sized bed that had adjusting features. It allowed a setting for perfect spine alignment. He also had a holographic computer to research the facts given to them by the mysterious device.

Speaking of which, the device had a spot that looked like a lens holder. The device, now dubbed the Dragon Crystal, showed that different kinds of elemental powers from different kinds of dragons on different combinations on the concentric rings showed different knowledge for each possible combination. This sparked the theory that this device had more knowledge then 10 libraries combined. It held knowledge from Arkeyan atomic generation blasts to zaromic dimensional rifts.

Spyro laid back as he held Cynder close. They were the closest anyone could be. He looked over at her. She was wearing that necklace Spyro had given her for Christmas. He reflected on how long they had known each other. Cynder's birthday was actually in a few weeks. Soon they would be both 16. "Hey Cynder, I wanted to ask you something." he said quietly. She looked over and said, Go ahead, I'm all ears.". Spyro laid back.

"I wanted to say how much I want this war to end. I just want a normal life without the constant threat of dying every other day." he said with his tone darkening. Cynder looked forward. In a close voice she said, "I know how you feel. When I was born, I was destined to be the ruler of the Cadaverous Crypts, isolated from every one, a force of evil. But thanks to you, I've been brought from that horrible fate to having tons of friends and allies, strongest Undead Skylander ever, and a force of good. You've changed several lives, what would have happened if you weren't the Chosen One?".

Spyro reflected on this and saw how much the world needed him. "You're right Cynder. I should stop thinking of just myself and help everyone." he said to Cynder. She smiled. "That is my boyfriend Spyro. I'm so lucky to have some one like you." she said. Spyro nodded and said, "Same here.". They went to bed and would tomorrow see every thing they wanted to know.

Tommorow

They reached the island after they finished lunch. It was an unbelievable island. There were streaks of Dragon Time Amber everywhere. Spyro held out the Dragon Crystal and compared the island to the one on the projection. It was a perfect match. They walked on and saw a massive cave that had the most Dragon Time Amber around the rim. Spyro looked at his comrades. "You think this is it?" he said. "Yes." everyone else said. Spyro smiled as they entered. There were markings on the wall that the Legendary Master looked to decipher.

They came across two doors at the end of the room. Spyro looked at his friends as they were about to open the door. "Wait." he said with his smile fading. Cynder looked back and said, "Why Spyro? We are here. What if the first Chosen One really is behind this door? We could learn a great many things from him.". Spyro looked down at his sword. "That is what I am worried about. If he really is behind that door, he may not like you coming in with me. Until I can make him agree to not attack you, you must stay here." he said slowly.

The others looked around at each other. They obviously didn't like the idea of Spyro going in alone to potentially hostile territory without any protection or backup. They reluctantly agreed and Spyro opened the door and closed it behind him. He walked down the hallway and entered a big room. He looked at the largest crystal in the room and felt his life senses tugging him. He looked through the glassy amber and saw a purple dragon sitting inside the crystal.

Sitting was not the right word. Curled up was a better term. The dragon was curled up in a fetal position. He looked absolutely ancient though he was the same size as Spyro. Spyro put his hand against the amber and it melted on touch. He used this and melted the amber around the dragon. As he looked around he saw the dragon had a Dragon Time Shuriken on his back. Spyro knew immediately that this was the first Chosen One. He felt the dragon's pulse getting stronger and stronger.

The dragon started to breathe again as Spyro got rid of the last bit of amber around. His eyes fluttered open. "Hello dragon, what year is it? Is it still 1981 B.C.?" he said in a voice so weak that Spyro had to lean down to hear. "No, It is 2019." he said back. (It was 2018 when I started, then I made new years come and now it is 2019). The dragon felt all 4 thousand years he had been trapped in the Dragon Time Crystal.

Spyro leaned down and said, "I am the current Chosen One, and I journeyed here to learn how to control the Time Form. You are the only one who has mastered it before.". The first Chosen One stood up and said, "I am sorry to say that I do not currently have this knowledge. In order to protect the teachings from falling into the hands of the Darkness, I used my magic to break my knowledge into three Gems of Power that when put on my Dragon Shuriken, will give me the power to teach you. I put the location of these in lenses that I gave to Three of the Dragon Masters. I can't remember which, but it is worth a shot.".

Spyro rolled his eyes and said, "Great, another convenient mission that will most likely get us all killed. What are we waiting for let's go. But before we go out, there are my friends out there and could you not kill them when we exit?". The First Chosen One agreed and they exited. The others were waiting. After Spyro had explained everything to them, they knew they were in for a long trip. They all decided that they needed an outpost to be able to use so they wouldn't have to travel forever every time they went out here.

They loaded up as the life master helped the first Chosen One get his strength back. They sent a message to Eon and he agreed. The journey began

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Skylanders at the Academy: Spyro, Cynder, Eruptor, Stealth Elf, Pop-Fizz, Jet-Vac, Sunburn, Sprocket, Sonic Boom, Drobot, Slam-Bam, Whirlwind, Zap, Spotlight, Blackout, Warnado, Shroom Boom, Chop Chop, Blades, Bash, Gill Grunt, Flameslinger, Head Rush, and Echo.