This is my first fanfic, so please be nice to me. I suggest that you get 'The Dragon Village' music (extended is best) up on Youtube. Play it when it says in the text. (This is optional, but recommended for max effect)
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Disclaimer - I don't own any of the names of characters, places, quotes or enemies. References to the owner of Spyro the Dragon.
Chapter 1
It was another morning in the Dragon Village. The sunlight was gleaming through the fields providing warmth, the sound of sheep baaing in the grass fields munching and running around. The summer scent was turning this average everyday morning, into a morning full of excitement and joy. Spyro walked towards the Professor's lab deciding that he should see him in case of any reason that Spyro would need to save the world again.
"Why do I always hear music in the back of my head," thought Spyro, "Sure is catchy though."
(Start playing Dragon Village now. Enjoy)
"Spyro," said the Professor as Spyro walked in, "there is a disaster occurring."
To this Spyro sighed and said, "What seems to be the problem Professor?"
"Gnorcs are placing 'Dark gems' around the realms," replied the Professor.
"That isn't good professor," said Spyro with worry in his voice.
"I know, but think I know who is behind it all," said the professor who made Spyro grow more curiosity, "A dragon called 'Red'."
"Who's Red," asked Spyro.
"Red was a dragon elder; a guardian if you will and he was a powerful guardian too," the Professor began, "he had been a powerful dragon full of wisdom. All of the other guardians saw him as a brave soul, protecting everyone with his wisdom and power. He became corrupt with darkness and became evil. Now he has become a foe to the dragons and he wants to destroy the world."
"Oh… OK," said Spyro with a bit of fright in his voice, "I guess I had better stop him, but I won't be able do it alone. I think I'll ask Flame to come with me. Who knows; maybe he could help me with large enemies, puzzles and the final battle."
"OK Spyro," said the Professor, "but be careful."
And with that, Spyro charged out the door.
"I wonder if maybe I could plant some gadget activation areas around the realms. That could help Spyro and his friends," the Professor thought to himself.
Spyro headed for Moneybags' shop to see if he could manage to get a couple of things.
"Hello Spyro," said Moneybags cheerfully, "what can I do for you?"
"Hey Moneybags," replied Spyro, "can I get a lock pick and two fireballs?"
"Sure thing Spyro," said Money bags, "That'll be 750 gems."
Spyro paid Moneybags and collected his items. He wondered out the door and headed for elder Thomas' for further information about Red. As he entered the tunnel that lead to elder Thomas' place, he spotted Zoe who looked at Spyro with a small amount of relief.
"Spyro," said Zoe, "There is a Dark gem further up ahead. I suggest that you figure out a way to destroy it. It's ruining the life around it."
"Okay Zoe, said Spyro, "I'll destroy it. Don't get you wings in a knot."
Spyro continued on to find the Dark gem that Zoe had mentioned. It was planted next to a tree and was taking its life away. He walked up to it when he noticed Ember running up to him. She looked glad to see Spyro for she was looking for him.
"Spyro," panted Ember, "thank goodness I've found you. Elder Thomas… He's locked in his house and he can't get out.
"That is not good," said Spyro, "surly there is a way in. I was just on my way to see him."
"Well there is a switch. I would open it myself, but being smaller than you, I can't. I'm too light."
"Right," said Spyro, "where is this switch?"
"Over there Spyro," said Ember pointing east of the tree, "I'll show you."
Spyro and Ember walked over to the switch that Ember had pointed out. It was a small concrete tile switch that could only be activated when a heavy enough weight stepped or was placed on it. In front of the switch was a gate that rose when the switch was activated. Spyro stepped on the switch and the gate opened showing a path inside.
"Ember, wait here until I come back," said Spyro.
Spyro went inside and the gate closed up behind him. Spyro ventured through the cave and came out the other side to reveal elder Thomas standing still looking lonely and bored.
"Elder Thomas," said Spyro, "Glad I've found you. I need to know how to smash Dark gems… that and I need know more Red the dragon.
"R-Red," replied the old dragon, "that evil prick… whoops, forgot you're a dragon whelp still. Why do you want to know about Red?"
"He is doing something bad that will surely destroy the world," answered Spyro.
"Well…," said elder Thomas in thought, "OK. I'll tell you about Red."
The elder cleared his throat.
"Red was a student at the 'Academy of the Elements'," began the elder, "He was a unique student; always being inquisitive, asking questions all the time, learning the way of the elements not through combat, but through reading and then testing what he had learned and always speaking words of surprising wisdom. Red and I were the best of friends. We studied together, played together and occasionally met in combat; but Red was the best friend I could ask for. But then Red found an evil in the elements. He gained more knowledge on the evil from a restricted section of books. He tested out this new knowledge and when he saw what he could now do, he went form a young peaceful dragon into a dark evil dragon who sought to destroy everything."
The elder stoped and a small tear appeared in his eye.
"That is all I know about Red," said elder Thomas slightly sobbing, "If you find the other elders, I'm sure they will share more knowledge about Red."
"Yeah," said Spyro in a bored tone, "now how about how to destroy Dark gems."
"Oh yes," said the elder perking up a bit, "now, to destroy a Dark gem, simply walk up to it and jump in the air and dive down on it with your horns. In other words perform a 'horn dive'. Try it on the dark gem up there that is keeping me in here."
The elder pointed at the dark purple gem sitting on a ledge and Spyro jumped up to it. He did what the elder said and smashed down on it. A wall broke open revealing a way out. Just as Spyro was heading out he turned to elder Thomas and said, "Why is this even called a house, it looks more like a cavern." Spyro went out the cavern before the elder could answer.
A/N: Please review my story. Constructive criticism accepted. Also, Spyro and his friends will continue noticing music in the back of their heads and they will make comments about it. This is the same music as the music that you would be listening to (E.g. Dragonfly Falls). These are now 'interactive' chapters for effect.
