This story is not mine but a Friend of mine. There username is V2d12 so all credit goes to him an not me. all questions you may have about his story or characters should be directed to him with PMs or a reveiw. Reveiws will be seen by hkm so dont be afraid to write one in.

Chapter one: A new beginning

There was a flash. The world was no longer falling apart.

"By the Ancestors, they did it!" Exclaimed Volteer, "I hope the young dragons will return…"

"As do I, Volteer." Replied Cyril.

Ten years later…

The heroes finally woke from their long slumber.

The large purple dragon woke first, "Wha… what happened? Wait… Malefor… planet's core… Cynder… Cynder! Where are you!"

Cynder, the black dragoness, woke mere seconds later, "Spyro? Spyro, is that you?"

Both found each other, and embraced.

Spyro asked the first thing that came to mind,"Cynder, d-did you-"

Spyro halted his question and asked a different one.

"Are you ok? Does anything hurt?"

Cynder, still concerned about what he was originally going to ask, answered his question.

"Yea I'm fine, I don't think I'm hurt."

Neither of the pair have noticed they have grown substantially, until Spyro asked,"What happened to us?"

"It looks as if we have grown up, Spyro…"

"Well, either way, we should head back to Warfang. Find the guardians and see if they know what happened."

Cynder nodded and they broke the embrace. They both stretched their wings to their full extent, and jumped into the air. The wind caught their wings allowing them to go higher.

Neither of them thought to question why they were on a tall, grassy hill, instead inside the planet's core.

Once they got their heading, they both looked around one last time before heading out.

Spyro and Cynder spotted two dragons walking towards the city, and decided to land.

The two on the ground were green and orange. Spyro and Cynder landed near, catching their attention.

The green dragon, was built heavily, with powerful muscles. He had many deep, painful scars, all in painful places. He had full steel plate armor and had a dim look of surprise in his eyes once he spotted the two new arrivals.

The orange dragon, on the other hand, quickly got into a defensive stance. The large green dragon quickly pulled his wing out, signaling for the orange dragon to return to a normal, relaxed position.

The orange dragon had scars, some deep, most others were small, but still painful. He was not as strong as the green dragon, but he was much more maneuverable.

The green dragon spoke first, "What brings you two around here? Almost all have lost hope for your return. We were just on our way back to the city." He paused for a moment, then apologized, "My name is Voltavus, I'm sorry that I have neglected to allow you two to speak." He finished in his deep, powerful voice.

"Well, all I can say is, we are on our way back to the city."

The orange dragon spoke up,"Why would you two, with your higher status, want to talk with us about your jobs?"

"We do not want to be treated like we are any better than anyone else. We only want to live a normal life."

"Well, if Ignius is done here, we would like to invite you both onto our little party back home" Ignius gave a slight look of hatred towards the two heroes,"Would you like to join us?"

The heroes looked to each other, then both agreed.

"Well, this is good. Once we return, I'll take you two straight to the Guardians. I'm sure they'll be happy to accept your company."

Cynder noticed how Voltavus didn't look like an electricity dragon. She asked, "Are you an electricity dragon? Your scales wouldn't match."

The mention of his name caused him to slightly lower his wings. Cynder was about to ask what's wrong when he continued.

"I was once an electricity dragon, yes. But I was captured during the war with Malefor's forces. I was young. A teenager. Only about fifteen or so. My element is, was more powerful than most others. They tried their best to corrupt me. I resisted the darkness. They were able to corrupt even my element. And my color. It is no longer electricity. I started to call it Ethereal Lightning. I was forced into an arena, because of my stubbornness. I fought for days. Until I met Ignius. He was also captured, but unlike me, he succumbed to the darkness. I had to bring him back to the light if either one of us were to survive. I had to drag him away from that place, whilst fighting off the apes. Once I escaped them, I headed straight for Warfang. Once Ignius finally woke, he asked me where we were. I explained our situation, then he thanked me. He kept telling me he owed me his life. I never accepted his offers of service. I only wanted to get him to the safety. Once we were back to the city, the Guardians weren't there. I didn't know what to do, so I found the Elder Counsel. They took Ignius, but I had to do something about the dark armies. News of your defeat, Cynder, spread like wildfire. I never had any doubt in you both. I was soon old enough to join the Warfang's Elite Guard. I joined them to fight the Dark Master's forces, and they learned of my ability to command forces against both the grublins and apes. I was quickly promoted to General in only a few months. I was in charge of the forces at Warfang, and with your help, we destroyed the encroaching horde of grublins. We stayed their advance upon our land. I was also there to fight the Destroyer. My forces were holding the grublins back, whilst you two fought the monstrosity. The Warfang's Elite Guard escaped from the wall of fire. None perished to the unholy flames. My forces were keeping the citizens of Warfang calmed, whilst they cleared the ruins of the remaining hostiles. After the planet was firmly back together, I volunteered to search for you two. I have been searching for ten years. I'm not surprised to see you, I have always kept myself calm. I am, however, happy to have had you two run into us. I have been searching everywhere. We were just getting started back to Warfang."

Both heroes had no idea how to react to such a story. They were genuinely surprised to learn of how long they were gone.

"Wait… you said ten years, right?" Asked Spyro.

Voltavus only nodded, confirming their suspicions.

"That explains why we are more filled out, huh?"

The party of two was now a party of four. They spent the night next to the road.

Voltavus woke first. He wrote a note and placed it in front of Cynder. He went off to find food for the other three.

Cynder was the the second to wake. She read the note, and she just laid there silently, thinking about the things they may have missed in the last ten years.

Cynder started looking around and could see Spyro still sleeping, but she couldn't see Ignius. Voltavus would have said he was bringing him along but he didn't.

Cynder was searching for him but he was nowhere to be seen. She wondered where could he be.

Cynder started frantically looking for him and ran towards the cliff's edge, to see Ignius laying down in the sun, looking up at it.

"What is he doing? why did he leave and not tell anyone just to come and lay out here?"

She didn't disturb him. She just looked at him with curiosity, then Voltavus landed next to her.

"Cynder what are you doing here? Where's Igniu… oh he's staring at the sun again."

"Why does he do that Voltavus, is he okay?"

"I'm pretty sure he's fine, this is some routine that he's been doing since I dragged him away from the apes, and every time I ask why he does it, he gets mad at me. So I've been teasing him almost ever since he started doing it, watch this."

Voltavus walked up to Ignius and started poking him and asking him what he's looking at.

"Hey Ignius, watcha looking at, it seems interesting."

Ignius mocked Voltavus.

"Eh men eh me ney, shut up!"

"Heh heh, see Cynder? It never gets old."

Cynder giggled with Voltavus, Ignius did not like them laughing at him, so he got angry and walked back to camp.

"So Cynder, I brought the food back to camp, Spyro was still sleeping when I was there but when Ignius gets back he will probably get woken up by our mad little Ignius."

"Ehh, it's time for Spyro to get up anyway, we should eat then start heading towards warfang."

"Let's start heading back then, we'll eat a little bit and start heading out."

"Agreed, let's go."

They arrived back to camp and could see Ignius pacing himself, but Spyro was still sleeping.

"Voltavus, why do you gotta be mean to me, especially in front of one of the world's heroes, it's embarrassing!"

Voltavus, beginning to chuckle says,"Oh come on Ignius, I didn't try to embarrass you in front of Cynder, and hey she didn't care."

"YES SHE DID!, ugh I'm not deaf Voltavus, you guys were both laughing at me, I don't harass you!"

Spyro started to wake up, and the first thing he heard was Ignius and Voltavus going back and forth.

"You don't tease me because I don't do things like staring at the sun in my free time" trying his hardest to not laugh.

"THERE YOU GO AGAIN! Being mean!"

"Come on Ignius just cal-"

"BE NICE, Just be nice!"

Spyro moved onto his back, smiling with his eyes closed, listening to the two argue.

Cynder walked over to Spyro and layed down next to him.

"Good morning, how did you sleep?"

"Ehh I slept alright, but I was greeted by them two arguing," while chuckling.

Whilst talking, they can hear Ignius mimicking Voltavus and telling him to shut up in the background.

Then they heard Ignius yell, they looked towards them and immediately started to laugh.

Voltavus was putting his arms around Ignius and started to drop himself onto him, bringing them both to the ground.

"I'm so sorry for hurting your feelings Ignius, could you ever forgive me" now letting his laughter out.

"Voltavus get off me, now!" Trying to slap his face and get him off of him.

Voltavus started laughing even harder.

"You big oaf, get off me!"

"Ignius I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am, I bet Cynder is very sorry as well."

All Spyro and Cynder could do was enjoy the moment and laugh.

A few more minutes went by and Voltavus had his fun and let Ignius up.

He jumped up, walked a couple steps away and laid down, staring at Voltavus while he was still chuckling and walking towards the camp fire.

"I will start preparing our food and once we eat some, we will pack up and head out."

"That sounds good, I know I'm getting hungry, what about you Cynder?"

"Yea I'm feeling hungry too."

Ten minutes later…

All the food was served by Voltavus.

"Man, Voltavus, this smells amazing!" complemented Spyro.

"Well, I have done my fair share of cooking. I guess I just learned to do it better." Voltavus stated with a smirk.

They all dug into their meals, every bite was savored.

Cynder couldn't help but ask where he found such amazing seasonings, to which he replied, "I bought these spices from one of the market stalls, from Warfang. I tell you what, he can mix anything and make them better than anyone else's."

"We never knew anyone that could make any food, other than the Guardians, or my foster parents." Added Spyro.

"Where did you learn to cook so well?" Cynder asked.

"Well I has some knowledge on cooking before, but once I saved Ignius and he wouldn't leave me because of his 'debt', I had to learn to care for him, which I guess helped me become a better cook."

"But wait, why are you taking care of Ignius like that, he is old enough to care for himself isn't he?" Asked Cynder.

At this point, Ignius finished his food, which is why Voltavus asked him to go and find a specific herb that is semi-common to the area.

"Now," Voltavus began," I take care of Ignius because he is, how should I put this… unstable. He has these 'fits' every now and then. Sometimes it gets hard to calm him down but I usually do. I don't know why he has random outbursts but I seem to be one of the only if not only people that calm him down. So I volunteered to care for him since I was the only one he really knew. He can fend for himself, but he is still quite dependent on me."

He finished his sentence with a sad look, almost one of grief upon his features.

"I see. Well, I say we finished our breakfast!" stated Cynder, to which the other males, agreed.

Ignius returned shortly after they finished their meal, with said herb.

"Thanks, Ignius, this is, what is called, a 'Dragon's Tail.' it is used in many different kinds of food, and even for it's colors. It grows naturally in green, red, yellow, and blue."

"So what exactly did you need that for anyway, you're all done eating?"

"Well, I wanted to show our heroes this herb since they wanted to know."

Spyro and Cynder both look at ignius and nod their heads in conformation.

"Oh ok, just wondering, but I really want to get to warfang, so can we start packing up now."

"Yes we can, I will clean up our equipment, Spyro and Cynder, just relax, me and Ignius will clean up."

"No, we will help to, and either way, Ignius wants to get to warfang, so if all of us clean up we can head out sooner."

"Well I guess that's ok, Ignius gather the herbs and leftover meat, Spyro, Cynder, and I will clean the rest."

Two hours later

"Hey Voltavus, I wonder what everyone's gonna think when we show up with the heroes, we can have them do whatever we want with them around."

"No Ignius, that's not what we're doing when we land, we should situate ourselves and then you can tell your story of hanging out with the heroes, and maybe you can even tell them you had the honor of dining with them."

"Well, Voltavus, we really appreciate your concern, but once we get there, we'd like to keep quiet, at least until we meet with the Guardians. I'm sure you understand, Ignius."

Ignius looked towards the other three with sadness in his eyes, and said, "Yea… I understand…"

The party was around ten minutes away from the city walls, when they all landed on the road.

"Why'd we land down here?" Asked Spyro.

"We, the Warfang Elite, have a ban on flying over top of the walls. In the past, this has proven to be much safer. Any and all winged creatures have to go through the gates, allowing us to keep check on all who enter and exit the city."

Cynder had a look of understanding on her features, and stated, "That makes enough sense."

The party of four made their way towards the main gates. Once they arrived, the lookout mole called down to them,"State yer business here in Warfang!"

"Mason! It's just us, Voltavus and Ignius! Were here with two guests!"

"Ahh, Voltavus! Ignius! Bring yer friends right on in!"

After this statement, the monstrous stone gates swung inwards with a heavy scraping sound.

Once the gate was open enough, the party made their way into the city.

"Man, it's a lot bigger than I remembered…" stated Cynder.

The city was swarming with moles, cheetahs, and dragons of all colors, shapes, and sizes. The group was spotted by none other than Hunter and Meadow.

"Spyro, Cynder? Is that really you two?" The look on his face alone was one of immense recognition. The smile was spread from ear to ear. This big cat was happy.

"Hunter, Meadow! How have you two been?"

"We have been good, Spyro, how about you?"

"Well, we just woke up from saving the world a few days ago. It felt just like we beat Malefor yesterday."

Meadow spoke, "Must have been quite a shocker to wake up ten years later."

Both Spyro and Cynder nodded.

Then Cynder asked, "You four know each other?"

Hunter replied, "Well, yes, Voltavus and Ignius actually helped our tribe move into Warfang. We've been friends ever sense."

Voltavus smiled and asked, "Hunter, do you remember when we were out hunting, and Ignius wanted to come along?"

Hunter started to chuckle, and replies,"Yes, it was one of the best times I've had in a long time…"

Ignius just stated angrily,"If you need me, I'll be at the house." And stomped off.

Voltavus and Hunter were laughing, with the latter leaning on the former.

Once they regained their composure, Spyro asked about their story.

Voltavus started,"Well, Ignius was still young, around sixteen or so. Me and Hunter were going out to hunt, and he wanted to go, but we didn't think that was a good idea."

Hunter finished,"He had other plans then to sit and wait. He followed us, and he tried to hide. He only accomplished hiding his head and shoulders."

Everyone in the small group burst out into laughter. Once it died down, Voltavus invited the two cheetahs to accompany them to the Guardians, to which they accepted.

"So, I think it's about time we all get to the Grand Temple." Said Voltavus.

The people of Warfang were starting to stare, putting the two heroes on edge.

Voltavus whispers,"Don't worry, we're almost there."

They had just started up the steps to the Grand Temple, when a guard addressed them,"What business do you five have with the Guardians?" Once he noticed Voltavus, he let them pass.

The party of five reached the summit of the stairs and entered the two massive reinforced oak doors.

The large hall was a sight of epic proportions. It was truly stunning. The walls were adorned with massive columns, and many other stone decorations. The ceiling was painted to resemble the 'Battle of Warfang' and even had the two heroes defeating the Golem of the Deep.

The floor was decorated with large white marble slabs. In the center of the room, there was a large statue. It was of both Spyro and Cynder, when they were young.

Cynder gasped, and Spyro's jaw dropped.

"We had this structure constructed about a year after the fall of Malefor. We actually had Volteer help us, because of his big words."

"Volteer's big words, huh?" Joked Cynder.

Voltavus chucked, and he asked them all to wait.

He returned a few minutes later with five dragons in tow. One was recognized as Volteer, but the others were unknown to the heroes.

Once Volteer realized who the heroes were, he quickly padded over," Spyro? Cynder? You're here! I have never given up hope for your return to our magnificent city!"

Spyro stepped in and gave Volteer a firm hug with his wing, and said," Volteer, it's been so long… how have you been?" And stepped back.

"Well, I have been absolutely magnificent!"

Cynder then gave Volteer a good hug, and then they parted.

She asked, "Where are Terrador and Cyril?"

Volteer replies with his larger-than-average vocabulary, "They have just happened to depart for a diplomatic sortie. Too bad they weren't here to see the return of the heroes!"

Then Spyro remembered the other four dragons that came in with Voltavus, "I have no intention of being rude, but who exactly are you?"

The earth dragon spoke first, "We are the new Guardians, well, other than Volteer. I am Tremmor," then he gestured to the Fire Guardian, "This is Blaize," who bowed.

The Wind Guardian spoke next, "I am Alva, this is Iglacius," she gestured to the ice dragon.

"Also Voltavus, do you happen to know where Ignius is? He never leaves your side."

"Well, he's having a little moment right now, he went back to the house, and honestly I'd rather him be moody elsewhere than be here with an attitude."

The crowd all shared a laugh

Volteer then asked.

"So Spyro you're all here, where's Ignitus?"

Spyro stopped and began to feel tears forming in his eyes.

Volteer just from that, could see that something happened.

"Well he, he-"

Cynder cut him off, putting her wing around him, and telling him that it's ok, she will answer for him.

Cynder then spoke

"When we we're trying to traverse the wall of fire, it was too hot, we all couldn't get through."

Volteer started to feel tears in his eyes, but held them back. Spyro was beginning to cry while being hugged by Cynder.

"He tried getting us through but he couldn't make it, he sent us out of the wall of fire, but he didn't come with us."

The crowd went from laughter from before, now to deep sorrow.

Cynder was consoling the purple drake. She ignored the stinging in her own eyes.

Volteer felt awful. He hung his head in sorrow, mourning for their loss.

Voltavus felt the tragic loss. He never lets his eyes leak, but the impenetrable dam was starting to give. He knew Ignitus. He had even became friends with the old Guardian.

All of the new Guardians, Blaize, Iglacious, Tremmor, and Alva, all bowed their heads to mourn their fallen comrade.

Spyro spoke up,"Volteer… I know you didn't mean to… mean to remind us of his d-death… I really appreciate your concern, and I know Ignitus would too."

All of the dragons in the room, even the two cheetahs, were trying to grasp the fact that Ignitus is gone.

"I think we should commemorate his loss…" said Volteer.

"I agree, we shall honor his death and all that he has done for us." Said Voltavus.

Volteer then asked Voltavus.

"Well, have you told Ignius of this yet, how did he handle it?"

"I didn't know, Volteer, I have just learned of his demise. I'll break it to him as easy as I can."

Spyro, Cynder, and Voltavus all returned to 'The Final Vanguard's Estate', Voltavus's home.