The Phantom Dragon Chapter 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Spyro or any of the other characters I only own my OC's except for Apollonir which belongs to Lumino Drago
The chronicler turned his attention from the book he was reading towards the new comer. "Be welcomed friend, I have long been expecting you, A new age is beginning. With each new age a worthy dragon is chosen to chronicle the triumphs and failures of that age. This has been my duty for many millennia. And now, Ignitus, I pass this honor to you." said the Chronicler as Ignitus entered.
"And what of Spyro is he..?" asked Ignitus
"Hmm that is the question isn't it." The chronicler replied closing the book in front of him and summoning another from the shelf nearby. "You see, each time a dragon dies, a new page is written in this book. I've done my best, but I can't seem to find any trace of Spyro." A blinding light emitted from the chronicler as the ancient dragon vanished, the light then enveloped Ignitus as his scaled turned a sky blue color and all the equipment that the old chronicler had worn fitted itself on Ignitus as though it was made for him.
"Well young dragon… where might you be?" Ignitus chuckled gazing at the open book that floated in front of him. It showed Spyro and Cynder flying over the lush green fields of Avalar enjoying the morning air. "It's too bad he will not be able to enjoy the air much longer. The city needs a king and now that I have passed away you will have no choice but to take my place."
"Which is why you are to return to the world of the living Ignitus" said a voice. Ignitus turned and saw that it belonged to a dragon with bright red scales. His horns were curled like a rams and he had bat wings protruding out of his back as well as a large yellow fire ball on the tip of his tail. "The people need a king now that the war is over. And it is time that you take my place Ignitus."
"Father I know what it is you want from me, but I am no king. I am a coward, I ran from my destiny years ago when I should have stayed and fought to the very end." Ignitus said sadly.
"You're wrong Ignitus. There was nothing you could have done; it is the reason why I had you become the fire guardian so that one day you might be able to take my place. That time is now and it is also time for your son…my grandson to take his rightful place in this world." The red dragon said. "I only regret that I will never get to see him in person."
"You never know dad, one day you might be able to meet him if you move to library of time to Warfang." Ignitus suggested.
(Deep within the confides of hell)
"My plan has been ruined! Curse that purple whelping I would have succeeded if he and his little girlfriend had not intervened. And now I have also lost my ultimate tool of destruction." roared Malefor
The apes around him began to tremble at the sight of their master's wrath and took several steps back. Malefor roared again and released a blast of dark energy that caused several stones to explode and sent debris flying everywhere.
"Master if you would, send me back and I will deal with the purple whelp." said Gaul
"Ha, you wish Gaul you had your chance and your failed me just like the rest of your pathetic armies. And It is because of your inability to kill the purple dragon that my plans failed and so you have lost your chance to return, besides I plan on finding someone who exists on the other side to help me, someone I can easily mold to my liking and will do my every bidding like Cynder when she was one of us." said Malefor
"But would it not be easier to just send someone over to the other side and carry out your plan? Gaul asked
"THINK GAUL THINK. USE THAT STUPID BRAIN OF YOURS! IF I SENT SOMEONE BACK TO THE WORLD OF THE LIVING THE RESISTANCE WOULD IMMEDIATELY DETECT THE DARK ENERGY AND COME TO INVESTIGATE AND THEN MY PLAN WOULD BE RUINED ONCE AGAIN!" cried Malefor, "No we must use someone in the world of the living to carry out my plan so when they do figure out until it is too late."
"And what should we do until then my lord?" asked one of the apes
"For now nothing because your leader has set my plans back, thankfully however the resistance has been weakened considerably and now with my supposed defeat they will fall into a false sense of security which will be the perfect time to strike at them." Malefor said with a sickening grin. "Now take this fool out of my site and make sure that I can hear his screams from here. If I can't hear him then he is not suffering enough."
(Spyro's P.O.V)
"Spyro look Warfang dead ahead" Cynder shouted over their loud wing beats. Up ahead was a large city with large white wall that was built to be strong in defense. As they flew in further they began to hear a loud uproar that grew louder and louder until it finally it threatened to overwhelm Spyro as they landed at the gates of Warfang. Almost immediately they were blocked by a thick wall of cheetahs, moles and dragons who were gathered together for some unknown purpose and
"I wonder what is going on?" Cynder asked.
"I don't know but, we have to find the guardians quickly." Spyro said trying to push past a cheetah with blue fur and a wooden staff in his hand.
"Oops pardon me" Cynder said following Spyro into the thick mess of citizens. In the distance they could hear the baritone voice of Terrador the earth guardian speaking.
"Though the war is over we still have much to rebuild and return; and so without further ado it is my honor to welcome back our great leaders; king Ignitus and Queen Lumina." Terrador shouted. Spyro stood in awe as the former guardian of fire came forward and faced the cheering crowd.
"No way Ignitus is alive? I thought for sure he should have been burned to a crisp in the belt of fire." Cynder said as the previous guardian of fire step forward and begin to address the crowd around him. "Unless he found a way to absorb it I mean the belt is made of fire and he is the guardian of fire, who knows."
"Malefor has been defeated and his army of grublins destroyed, but now we are tasked with rebuilding our fair city." Ignitus said as everyone broke into frenzy. Spyro noticed a beautiful dragoness nearby with ruby scales and an emerald underbelly, wing membrane and horns. She wore a smile as Ignitus continued his speech to the people and once he finished she approached him and wrapped her tail around the kings.
"That must be his mate." Cynder whispered to Spyro.
"Well now that the king is finished would the new students for the temple academy please step forward so that we may give you the grand tour of the temple." Terrador shouted.
"That would be our cue," Spyro said and began to make his way towards the temple with Cynder close by. As they got closer to the front everyone grew quiet. The guardians seemed to notice this because their attention was soon drawn to the pair of dragons.
"What is all the commotion abou…?" The Queen trailed off as she stared at the two dragons.
"Well this is a very awkward situation." Cynder muttered.
"I know just keep your cool and don't do anything that will send them into a panic." Spyro muttered out of the side of his mouth. "Remember we are the ones who saved the world so it is unlikely that the king will attack us in front of a crowd like this."
"And you remember that I was once Cynder the terror of the skies who freed Malefor from his prison, so he could easily turn in a second." Cynder whispered in response as they started climbing the stairs towards the king and his mate.
"Ah young dragons it is good to see you again alive." Ignitus said with a wide smile.
"Master Ignitus," Spyro and Cynder said with a bow.
"Oh Spyro my baby thank the ancestors your alright." The queen said pulling Spyro into a bear hug embrace. "I thought when your father took you to the belt of fire that you would die for sure."
"Whoa hang on this purple tub of lard is a prince what is this world coming too." An obnoxious voice shouted as a small ball of light hovered over Spyro's head.
"Look who's talking Sparx; I am not the one that got turned into a lantern by the apes. Not to mention got me nearly crushed by a stone bell back on Munitions Forge." Spyro taunted.
"Hey I don't have to put up with this you know; back on Tall Plains I am the god of the llama people. I am Sparx scourge of the despots and bane to the god of the llama people shrine. But know I had to go with the helpless purple dragon what a bid mistake." Sparx ranted.
"And as usual you talk more than Volteer Sparx. " Cyril chuckled as more students came forward and looked at Spyro and Cynder in amazement. Spyro could not help but feel a little embarrassed as they looked especially a green dragoness who looked at Spyro adoringly. She stopped however after a quick glare from Cynder.
"Well now that everyone is present as the newly instated headmaster of the temple academy let me be the first to welcome you to the temple." Terrador shouted in his usual baritone voice which seemed to unnerve some of the students.
"And what makes you think that you are worthy to be the headmaster of this temple Terrador?" Cyril asked proudly.
"Because amongst the three of you Terrador is the most experienced and wisest and you are to show him respect as the headmaster and leader of the guardians." Ignitus replied lifting an eye ridge at Cyril's question.
"Now if you are finished questioning my authority we will begin the tour of the temple. Come along students and keep up." Terrador shouted as he led the other dragons into the temple.
Spyro and Cynder tried to follow but were cut off by Ignitus, his mate, Volteer, and Cyril. "You will not be following them young dragon. There is something more urgent we must discuss before this day is out."
"Uh alright your maje…I mean dad." Spyro said
"That is good to hear my son." Ignitus said with a smile.
He led the group into the temple's main corridor which spider webbed into many other corridors that lead deeper into the temple. The walls were decorated with mosaic and artifacts that had been found over the years. One mosaic that stood out the most to Spyro was the one of Spyro, Cynder, and Sparx standing victoriously over a creature that was soon recognized as the earth golem they had defeated. The group continued walking two more doors down until they reached a large door with the four elemental symbols.
"Welcome your highness to the grand guardian's chamber of Warfang." Volteer said as the door rolled away to reveal a large round room with the four elemental symbols in it. The room was also had a large pool in the center of it which Spyro recognized as the pool of visions. Three dragons stood around the pool only looking up as the door closed behind the group that had entered.
"Finally master Terrador one more minute with these commoners and I think my head would have exploded." A light blue dragon with white horns and underbelly said rushing forward to greet the newcomers. "And of course you majesties and your highness such an honor it is."
"Oh brother here we go again with Cryo's groveling and boasting." A lime green dragon with black ram horns and a grey underbelly said.
"Both of you be quiet or have you forgotten that we are in the presence of royalty and the hero's that defeated Malefor." A yellowish orange dragon with a blue underbelly, blue horns that were much like Volteers, and blue wing membranes said.
"You be quiet Polaris, and who may I asked died and made you leader? The ice dragon Cryo asked shooting the yellowish orange dragon Polaris a sharp look.
"I did because among the three of you Polaris is more suited for the leader position." Terrador said as he led everyone around the pool of visions.
"Well said Terrador, now the reason we are all here is because as you know with my taking of the throne which means that my apprentice Flame will be taking my place as the fire guardian. Training other dragons will be hard for him so Spyro I want you to help him in any way possible." Ignitus said.
"Good I always like Flame better than some of the other candidates for the fire guardian position." Polaris said.
"By a long shot," Richter snorted in agreement.
The door rolled open and a red dragon with golden horns wing membranes and underbelly entered into the room. "Ah speak of the devil here is Flame now." Cyril said cheerfully.
"Forgive me I did not realize that this room was being used." Flame said with a respectfully bow.
"It is alright Flame in fact I am glad you are here." Ignitus said with a smile. "Now that all the guardians and apprentices are here we need to discuss the damage report for Warfang. Terrador what is the situation?"
"So far many buildings were destroyed during the attack. Most of it came from the earth golem, but some of it was also done by grublins. We also have a search party out checking for some citizens that had gone missing during the battle." Terrador said.
"The city is in one piece your majesty, but it was kept by the loss of many lives." Cyril said glumly.
"At least Malefor is gone though, thanks to Spyro and Cynder we will not be hearing from him for a time" Ignitus said
"Yes try forever Ignitus old boy. Malefor has kicked the bucket permanently and the war is finally over." Cyril said in a sing song voice. "Now we can finally celebrate and who know maybe we will finally find our mates."
"I just hope that Rose is alright." Terrador said
"She is fine I am sure Terrador and we will be able to see them again." Volteer said reassuringly. "They should be here tomorrow afternoon along with the rest of the dragons who went into hiding."
"Do you think my mother will be with them?" Cynder asked.
"No your mother is dead I am afraid." Cyril replied sadly.
"Let me guess I was the one who killed her along with my father." Was all Cynder could managed to say.
"Actually Gaul killed her before they managed to corrupt you." Cyril replied looking away from Cynder and into the pool of visions, "She was dragged to the mountain of Malefor and tortured we do not know if she managed to escape or not."
"But what about my father, Is he still alive, is he alright and does he know I have been freed from Malefor's influence?" Cynder asked
Cyril did not reply, he just slowly approached Cynder until they were both several feet apart. Then before Cynder could make a move Cyril pulled Cynder into a hug and for once in his life began to cry. "Oh Cynder for years I have been worried about you. I thought when Malefor corrupted you that you would be like this forever."
"Daddy," Was all Cynder could sob in return as she buried her head into Cyril's chest.
"I am here princess, daddy is here now." Cyril murmured
"Whoa hold on a second, are you telling me that Cynder the former terror of the skies is actually your daughter." Cryo asked giving his teacher a bewildered look.
"Yes, it is not that surprising except for being the father of the terror of the skies." Terrador said rising an eye ridge at Cryo's bewilderment. "All guardians are required to take mates at some point, and so will you."
"But let us speak no more of Cynder's past. We have all come to the agreement that it was not truly Cynder's doing, but Malefor's." Ignitus said.
"The king is right" Polaris said
"Well now that most of the business need to be taken care of is done, I suggest we return to the temple. It would seem that dinner is almost ready and there will be a great banquet in celebration of the new school year." Terrador said.
"Uh I think I will pass." Cynder said giving a sort of fake smile that Spyro could easily see through. "I am not really that hungry."
"Cynder calm down it will be fine, you are just worrying over nothing." Spyro said with a gentle smile.
"Alright your highness I will come, but I fear that I may cause a little uneasiness to the other students." Cynder replied
"You will be surprised Cynder, not many of them have been able to put two and two together that you and the terror of the skies are the same person." Cyril said happily.
"Let us hope that it remains this way, because one other figure out that they are both the same person. Blood feuds may begin and Cynder will not be safe in this city." Ignitus said looking into the pool of visions which showed the students in the dining hall feasting on endless platters of food.
"We'll hope for the best, and who know maybe some of the victims could find it in their hearts to forgive Cynder for what she did." Terrador said aiming his last sentence towards Polaris.
"I know what it is you ask of me master Terrador, but I cannot do it," Polaris said turning his gaze to Cynder. "You see I have never truly hated Cynder for killing my family. The only person I truly hated for that crime was Malefor. It was he who forced Cynder to do this."
"You don't know how much that means to me Polaris. Thank you." Cynder whispered.
"Well I don't think that my mother and father would have wanted to me to become a killer like Malefor turned you into. Besides killing you would not bring them back, it will only lead me down a path that would eventually turn me into what you use to be." Polaris replied.
"Spoken like a true guardian how fantastic, marvelous. Stupendous uh..Uh…uh." Volteer stammered.
"Well if we are all finished here I suggest that we adjourn and reconvene in the dining hall in several hours." Terrador suggested. "It will be a formal even so you are required to look your best for this."
Well here is the end of chapter on of LoS: The Dark Dragon. Hope you enjoyed it and please hit the review button. Until the next chapter Polaris out.