Chapter 1 - The last Guardian
The wind sends an chilling breeze over his purple scales. even though, he doesn't bother The freedom of flying taking over.
"You seem in an rather good mood today Cynder" The black dragoness nods at her purple dragon "You bet! This night I'm going to get my very own soul gem!" She makes a loop of joy, followed by a chuckle from Spyro.
"Just think of possibilities, I could toss Sparx around by just a sigh" A devious grin creeps on her face "You better not…or else I have to 'punish' you"Spyro replies with an similiar grin on his face. "oh Spyro! You got to catch me First!" And she dives into the clouds
"Oh, now its on!"
The Chase continues trough the forest, up the mountains and down the river, until they finally arrive at the Dragon Temple. Waiting there, is the new fire guardian Inferlas.
"Finally you two have arrived" booms the large, deep red dragon, his golden eyes gazing at the two
"Sorry master, I had to catch some…" Spyro smirks at Cynder "…air" his remark issues a giggle from Cynder. "Yes…I've heard that one before" Inferlas slightly nods at an training Cyril.
"So whats today's training about?" Cynder wags her tail, It's Sharp tip reflecting light as she does "Today's training is suspended, We have a visitor" Inferlas replies "and He wishes to speak with the two of you"
The two dragons look at each other, and nod at the guardian, following him.
The three enter the dojo, Volteer is talking to the strange grey and black tinted dragon
"so it has started…Ancestors stand us by" Volteer mutters to himself, with an nod from the dragon. The dragon's attention turns to Spyro and Cynder with a smirk
"The two heroes….I'm honored to meet you" The dragon makes a slight bow with his head. "thanks…but what brings you here?"
"Hero, Heroine, I seek your help to stop an ancient evil far more powerfull than the Dark Master"
Spyro tilts his head, but even before he could reply to the question, Cynder steps in
"Hold on right there! You expect US to save…the World, again, for an COMPLETE stranger?" She snorts "besides, we have just banished evil. What makes you think there is one more?"
"you do not understand…this matter is pressing…If we do not act now-"
"I'm sorry sir…but its a no, you're request seems to vague, and Cynder is right, We have just defeated Malefore, give us a break" Spyro walks over to the stranger. Who softly groans.
"very well….but…you will ask me" The dragon turns around, and leaves the temple.
Inferlas huffs and walks over to Volteer "You seem rather distressed….over that dragon's appearance.."
Volteer nods, his sigh containing an hint of stress. "That was no ordinary dragon…That was an Sacred Shadow, they are the guardians of the border between the living World and the dark realm." He turns his attention to the statue in the middle of the room
"They were chosen to guard the dark temple after the alliance war…In an distant land…..blessed with power, yet cursed without an name"
He turns around to face the Young dragons next to the guardian "usually these guardians never set foot in the living World. Yet this one has, which can mean trouble…maybe this is indeed a pressing matter"
"Why have you never told me or Cynder about this?"
"This is rather an dark secret young one, and you were better off not knowing. Until now…" he takes an deep breath
"The Daniaria realm is a dangerous place of chaos and warfare. With unbelievable power for the one who ascends to the black throne. He or she will receive the power of Canxiahun…but yet the tribes and clans will remain fighting…nor can he or she escape the realm thanks to the Sacred Shadows"
Volteer wanders past the two "…According to that dragon, the Evil deity himself has returned…claiming power as well dominance over the warring tribes and clans"
"…he has escaped that realm, and left his mark on ours…Four kings and Four Queens have been corrupted, and are now fighting each other as we speak. I can only hope that this conflict will not reach our temple"
"but If that guy was an Sacred Shadow, shouldn't he have stopped him?" Cynder tilts her head, Volteer giving another deep sigh "the five of them are either killed or missing…all thanks to Canxiahun…"
Inferlas walks up the Electric guardain's side "where did you gain so much knowledge about the dark realm?" The yellow dragon gulps as the question is asked
"What? Whats the matter brother?"
"nothing…I…need to rest" and the Yellow guardian strides off.
As the night falls, Cynder makes a little stroll through the temple. It always calms her before getting a good night sleep with her lover. A grins makes its way on her face as the stars shine bright. And she got her soul gem, which makes her even more happier
A soft rustle of the leaves, crickets singing their nightly songs and the warm, soft night air strokes her scales
A strange feeling takes control of her as she arrives at the dojo. Her eyes widen as she enters.
"We've been spotted!"
"Quick take 'er out before any bigger lizards awake!"
Three black clad figures, on top of the dragon statue, leap down. Surrounding cynder.
"Fighting kind huh? Well A fight you get!" she elegantly swings aside as an figure slashes at her with his cold steel. Followed by the sound of splitting flesh, as Cynder drives her Sharp tail through her adversary. Another one tries to attack her, but finds himself crashing into the wall.
"what tha' hell are yah doin'? yah supposed tha' kill 'er not gettin' yer arses whooped!"
Cynder quickly finishes off the last one with her dark flames, before feeling a thud behind her. She swiftly swoops around, using her tail to cut anyone off their feet behind her.
A loud chuckle comes from the masked figure, apparently the leader of the other three.
"Yer good…but not fast"
An knapsack dangles over the leader's shoulder "Yer in luck, 'cause i've got the thing Master wanted, so I'm not in the mood for an brawl…." At that moment Spyro, followed by Sparx, rushes into the dojo, stopping next to Cynder
"I missed your warmth" A sly grining Spyro remarks. in reply, a slight blush covers Cynder's black scales.
"oh spare me.." the dragonfly mumbles
They both turn their attention to the remaining leader, who gives another chuckle before leaping back on the statue
"tally ho! And far-thy well into thy night!" and the black clad figure disappears through the window
"In english we say Goodnight!" Sparx replies mockingly.
"they took something.." states Cynder as she anxiously looks around the room "..But what? There isn't anything valuable here" Sparx shakes his head and points at the dragon statue. The gems in his eye sockets are gone
"I think our blind stone friend would disagree"
The news of the gems disappearance and Cynder's battle spreads quickly through the temple. And again, the Sacred Shadow has returned
"Now do you believe me? After those thieves attacked?" Spyro nods slightly "those gems can be replaced no problem-"
"those weren't ordinary gems, those are Kiani gems. Used to lock away the Dark realms, after that, the gems were saperated, and now lay scatterd around the World" the conversation gets interrupted by a loud swearing
"They have stolen MY Soulgem too!" Cynder roars as she storms into the room, walking over to the Dragon
"Hey Sacred! I've made up my mind, count me in. Because there is NO one who steals from ME and gets away with it, ALIVE!"
Spyro looks at the Sacred Shadow "I've got the feeling you are saying the truth. Hey, never breathed is always miss, right?" the Sacred Shadow nods, as Volteer enters the room with an sad expression "Spyro, Cynder….good luck out there, if I was younger I would join you, but my duties keep me occupied."
"its okay Volteer, no worries" Volteer nods in respect and leaves the room, muttering. Spyro glances over to Sparx "hey you in too?"
"yah know…as my bro, I got to look after you" he flies around Spyro, thats a yes.
And so the four leave the temple, with the blessing of the guardians. Towards the ocean, the trip leads them past previous locations were they had defeated evil before. they arrive at an beach. There in the white sand, rests an barge.
"This journey to Arcana is too long for flight, so we take the ship to it" Sacred starts to tug the barge into the ocean. Once in, he fixes the sails back on.
"come young ones, the adventure ahead of you asks strengh and an rested body" shortly after Spyro, Cynder and Sparx got aboard, the wind catches the sails….strongly pushing the ship to Arcana…
Spyro looks at the land left behind "how long will it take to get to Arcana?"
"I guess seven days, we'll be arriving at dawn then.."
The ships rocks softly in the waves, and the wind soars into the sails. Sparx settles down on top of the mast "Ah…this is live.."
Cynder stands at the bow, waves colliding smoothly with the wooden , Making her sigh. Spyro sits next to her "hey..are you feeling better now?" She sighs again "I guess" a wing droops over her form "and now?"
"much better" she replies with an purr and nuzzles her purple dragon.
Soon the night creeps in…two dragons snuggled close to each other…adventure awaits them.
