And we're back for more trials and tribulations, secrets and betrayals, joy and sadness. I hope you enjoy chapter 1.

The Malefor Chronicles Book 2: The Exile of Malefor

Chapter 1: Vacation

Our story reopens in a place known as Skylands. Here we meet our hero, a 14-year-old boy named Dragonheart. Dragonheart has blue eyes, dirty blonde hair, and is of moderate height. He's from the first Layer of Reality, Earth and the Portal Master that came after Master Eon. On his left shoulder is a gem locked holster named Mary. Mary is a Keeper of Light given to Dragonheart by the Guardian of Light, who proclaimed him the Wielder of Light.

It's close to midnight, but everyone is up, celebrating a recent victory over the forces of Darkness. Dragonheart is leaning against a wall, away from the large group of assorted creatures, from different species of dragons to a fish man. One of the creatures approached him. The creature was about half of Dragonheart's height, with brown fur.

"Hugo, you know what I haven't had in a long time?" asked Dragonheart.

"No, what is it?" Hugo asked back.

"A vacation," said Dragonheart, "I haven't had one since this all started three years ago."

"Do you have a destination in mind?" asked Hugo.

"I've never been to the Dragon Realms." Dragonheart answered, "And it just so happens that there's some one here who knows the place like the back of his paw."

"When do you plan on asking him?" Hugo asked.

"Tomorrow morning." said Dragonheart, "Can you cover for me?"

"Whenever you need me to." said Hugo.

"Thanks." said Dragonheart.

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Seven hours later, Dragonheart approached a purple dragon with golden horns. The dragon's name was Spyro, he was a senior Skylander, meaning that he's been around since Master Eon was still alive. Spyro was the first Skylander that Dragonheart met when he fell to Earth three years ago, and is one of Dragonheart's closest friends.

"Spyro, I have to ask you something." said Dragonheart.

"Sure, what is it?" asked Spyro.

"I was wondering if you would mind giving me a tour of the Dragon Realms." Dragonheart answered.

"It has been a while since I was home," said Spyro, "and I would love to show you around the place, as long as it's cool to bring Cynder along."

"That's fine, how's 1 o'clock sound?" asked Dragonheart.

"That works for me, see you then." responded Spyro.

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Six hours later Spyro, Cynder, and Dragonheart met at the Core of Light. Cynder was a violet dragoness that was raised to do Malefor's bidding until she appeared in Skylands one day, remembering very little of her past, and Spyro defeated her and freed her from Malefor's influence. Now, she's one of the Skylanders and helps to defeat the forces of the Darkness.

"You guys have everything you need?" asked Dragonheart, hefting a bag over his shoulder.

"Yeah." said Spyro, "You ready to go?"

"Can't wait." said Dragonheart.

Dragonheart waved his hand through the air and a black void that was about the size of a door appeared in front of them.

"Ladies first." said Dragonheart jokingly.

"And I thought chivalry was dead." replied Cynder.

"It's not dead, you just need to know where to look." Dragonheart said.

One by one, the group walked into the Void. As Dragonheart walked through, the doorway disappeared.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter and will come back once the next one is posted. I have a new project in the works and I hope that will be finished soon.