Author's note- Hello Readers. Well, here is chapter 2. I cant really tell you what is going to happen, because I don't even know myself. Hope you like it.

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Chapter 2- Teamwork

Rayde is standing on the edge of the wooded area with 10 other people as indicated by Granite. 8 of these people were feline and mole warriors, one feline archer, and one mole archer. Rayde looked back at his warriors, they were staring at him. As he turned to look at them, they turned away. Paranoid looks on their faces.

Rayde looked down at his arm that was mutated. His arm was purple and had scales of a dragon. I would be nervous too if I saw someone with an arm like this. He thought. He turned back to his group and said, "The caravan is going to pass in between us and Granite's group, one of his men will shoot a flaming arrow into the sky overhead indicating the signal to attack. Do not destroy the caravans unless what is inside is alive and trying to kill you. Stay together, and don't try to be the hero. I don't want any of our men dying here today." His group nodded in agreement.

Rayde looked out in the distance and could see the caravan coming in view. By a distance, there appeared to be seven different wheeled crates carrying supplies. Each crate was being pulled by two full grown cattle. 3 apes guarded each one. The crates were set up in a circle. There was an ape in the center, with two swords across his back. He must be the leader. Rayde thought.

After about 20 minutes, the caravan entered the valley where it would be attacked. Rayde was watching intently above the wooded area where Granite's group was located, waiting for the signal. He waited intently for the signal. Once the caravans were in position, Rayde saw the arrow shoot into the sky. Rayde heard Granite charge. "CHAAAAAARRRRGE!" Rayde shouted to his group as he unsheathed the Fang Sword and ran towards the caravan. Rayde's men followed short behind shouting their war cries.

Rayde was about ten feet from the caravan by the time the guards of the caravan realized what was going on. Rayde cut through the first guard with a horizontal slash across the chest. The guard right behind him tried to slash at Rayde, but was hit in the neck with an arrow. Rayde looked to the direction of the arrow, and saw one of his archers smiling.

Rayde nodded in thanks and looked around. He noticed their group had gained the upper hand by the surprise attack. The caravaner's were in dismay due to the attack. Rayde noticed that another guard was coming straight at him, brandishing a longsword. The ape slashed at Rayde with a vertical slash. Rayde sidestepped to dodge and lunged at the ape. The ape retaliated by flicking his wrist to block the blade, and slashed at Rayde's shoulder. Rayde couldn't block in time, the blade cut into his sword arm, and lodging itself into the bone.

Rayde screamed in pain as the blade entered, and when the ape pulled it out. The ape prepared to attack again, raising the blade above his head. Rayde couldn't defend himself, his sword arm wouldn't respond to his command. Rayde braced himself, but didn't feel anything. When he looked at the ape, he had a blade puncturing his chest. The ape fell over, dead, revealing Granite standing behind the ape, bloody sword in hand,

Granite offered a hand to Rayde. Rayde grabbed his as he was hefted to stand up. Granite inspected the wound and said, "You will live, it just cut your bone. You will have to use your other arm for now. Rayde nodded as he sheathed his sword with his good arm. Rayde and Granite looked to their left to see the ape with two sword jump at them, Granite pushed Rayde out of the way, and jumped back himself. The ape hit the ground, sword were exactly where they were standing. Rayde readied himself to fight hand-to-hand, Granite readied his sword.

Rayde smiled as an idea occurred to him. He breathed in deep and held his arm straight out in front of him. Crystal from the ground wrapped itself around his dragon-like arm, forming a gauntlet. Rayde smiled at the surprised looks on the nearby faces. Rayde ran at the lead ape, and tried to punch his right sword arm. The ape jumped forward to dodge it, he landed on top of one of the caravans. He stared at Rayde and Granite.

Granite jumped at the ape, and swung his sword down towards the apes head. The ape used his sword to block it, and went to stab Granite in the gut. Rayde saw this coming and punched the blade away from Granite. The ape was not expecting Rayde and tried to kick him away. Granite used this distraction to kick the ape in the gut, sending him over the caravan back into the center of the circle of wagons.

Rayde jumped over to the circle, as did Granite. The ape was already waiting for them. As soon as they landed, the ape said, "You two are formidable opponents, looks like I don't have to go easy on you anymore." Granite smiled and said, "Funny, we were thinking the same thing." Rayde smiled at this.

The ape charged at them, brandishing his swords. Rayde and Granite prepared to retaliate. The ape jumped over them and landed behind them, slashing his swords downward as he did so. Rayde used his Crystal gauntlet to guard, as Granite used his sword to block. Rayde smiled at the situation that the ape put himself in.

The ape landed a few feet in front of one of the crates. The ape just attacked both of them, leaving a physical strike open. Rayde and Granite both kicked the ape in the chest, sending him to the crate. Rayde grabbed the ape by his neck as he let Granite stab the ape in the heart. The apes eyes widened, then closed as he died.

Rayde dropped the body after Granite pulled out his sword. Granite looked at Rayde, Rayde looked at him. Granite placed his hand on Rayde's good shoulder and said, "You'll do, I think.." Rayde smiled and looked around. There were no more guards for the Caravan. The battle was over, Granite's group won the day.

Granite started to walk around to inspect the damage to his troops. Out of twenty-one people, only one died. A feline that received a slash to the stomach, who died a few minutes after due to blood loss. Granite called his men together and said, "Look through the crates and write down what is in there. Where is the medic?"

A short mole walked up to Granite. Granite pointed at the injured, including Rayde, and said, "Tend to there wounds, I don't want anyone dying on the trip home." The mole nodded and pulled out a first-aid kit and walked over to a feline who had a deep cut across his chest.

When the mole got to Rayde, he told Rayde to remove his armor. When Rayde took off his armor, he noticed that his wound looked a little more serious than before. The bone that the blade struck was broken. It was forced downward, it looked as if it was snapped in half. That explains why I couldn't move it after it was hit. Rayde thought.

The mole shook his head and said, "I'm gonna have to push the bone back in manually. Someone get me a branch he can bite down on!" A few minutes later, Rayde had a 2 in thick branch in his mouth, a feline pushing one of Rayde's shoulders, and the mole had his hand on the broken bone. The mole looked at him and said, "This is gonna hurt, a lot. On the count of three, I am going to push the bone back in place. Try not to move. 1....2.....3!"

The mole snapped the bone back in place with a loud crack! Rayde grunted as he bit down on the wood as hard as he could. It felt as if someone was using large pliers to crush his shoulder. When the pain subsided, Rayde took a look at his arm. The mole was dressing his wound with certain chemicals, which didn't help Rayde in terms of pain. Eventually the mole bandaged his shoulder, and put his arm in a sling.

"You may not want to use that arm for a few weeks. It would be best if you stayed out of the action until you are comfortable with it." The mole informed Rayde. Rayde sighed and said, "Another cast, at least I know what is wrong with it." When Rayde noticed the confused look on the moles face, he laughed and said, "It's nothing."

Rayde got up and walked over to where Granite was standing. Rayde looked at him and asked, "What is in these caravans?" Granite looked back at him and replied, "Swords, food, and pieces of war machines. You would think there would be more guards for this kind of transport. They couldn't possibly think that the leader alone would be able to guard it effectively."

Rayde thought about this and said, "Maybe they are short on troops?" Granite smiled and said, "I doubt that. I guess we will unravel this mystery in time."

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Meanwhile at Avalar

Hunter was sitting in his living room at home. He turned I the ape that he captured and handed the note over to Prowless. Prowless gave him the rest of the day off. Hunter was just sitting in his chair drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.

The ape he turned in has been submitted to questioning, but wont respond. Hunter sighed and thought, At this rate, the only time he will respond is when Drome and Malefor is at our front door. Hunter started to rub his head. The sound of his door opening caught his attention. He looked up to see Archer walk in and sit down across from him.

Hunter smiled and said, "Good afternoon. How are things with you?" Archer sighed and replied, "Same as ever. Trying to figure out what to do in case of an attack, how to defend ourselves, and what comes afterwards. I swear they can't think of anything new!" Hunter smiled and said, "And you can?" Archer thought for a moment before saying, "Good point. How is the interrogation going?"

Hunter sighed and said, "He isn't talking. Prowless is suggesting torture, but I disagree. We should only use physical pain as a last resort. Even then to tread it carefully." Archer shrugged and said, "Maybe he has exhausted every possible choice." Hunter laughed and replied, "Good point."

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Meanwhile at Warfang

Spyro and Cynder were walking in the halls of the main building. They were just talking with each other, just talking. Spyro looked forward to see the elder walk around the corner. The elder noticed him and said, "Oh, hello you two." Spyro replied, "Good afternoon elder. How are things?" The elder sighed and said, "The generals are the same, trying to defend themselves against an enemy they virtually know nothing about." Cynder shook her head and said, "They should be gathering information on Drome and Malefor rather than defending themselves."

The elder chuckled and said, "We have found out one ting. Apparently, Drome has made a base in the Red Canyon. We are not sure if this is where he is held up, but its better than nothing as a lead in his location." Spyro shrugged and said, "Thats good. Do you plan to send an attack party?" The elder shook his head and replied, "No, we no nothing about what this base is for. Only that it exists."

Cynder then asked the elder, "Any word from Rayde's group?" The elder looked at her and replied, "Last I heard, they were in position to intersect the caravan. I got that message about 4 hours ago." Cynder looked down and said, "I hope he will be OK." Spyro looked at her and said, "He will be fine, don't forget what he can do." Cynder nodded and said, "I know, I just cant help but worry about him. He is Drome's main target after all."

The elder sighed and said, "He should be back within a few days, granted nothing goes wrong. I will make sure to let you know when his group is in sight." Cynder smiled and said, "Thank you, elder." The elder clasped his hands together and said, "Well, if that is all, I should be going. I have places to go and people to see." Spyro looked up at the elder and replied, "Well then, I guess we will see you later." The elder nodded and said, "Indeed." The elder then walked off.

When the elder was out of earshot, Cynder whispered to Spyro, "That elder is a strange character, especially for his status." Spyro nodded in agreement.

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RAH SON YAH!!! What? No Drome section?!? Thats new. I truthfully cant think of anything right now. Let me sleep on it. Review and I will try to get to the next chapter when I can think of it. Until then, keep on reading.