Author's note: Just so we're clear, this is NOT going to be another Spyro story.

I will try to get a chapter up every 1-2 weeks.

Disclaimer: I don't own Spyro or other things belonging to the franchise.

If you guys have any suggestions for future chapters, let me know. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Malefor's son

Chapter 1

"Today class, we are going to learn about the ethical section of the grublins…" Spyro had drifted off again. He always did, since he knew most of the stuff that was taught. And it doesn't help that this is a late class, always nearing sunset. He wouldn't listen to this lesson because grublins were his enemies at one time. Besides, Flame takes notes in this class. Flame usually sat in the back, and took notes, unlike most others. Spyro, Cynder, and Ember were clueless as to why he did, they just got used to it. Maybe I can ask him if there is anything im-

"Has anyone seen Flame today?"

Spyro's head shot up like a rocket. Flame wasn't here? He never missed school. Spyro looked at where Flame usually sat and saw it empty.

"May I be excused to look for Flame?" Spyro asked his teacher

"Yes," the teacher said with a blank stare.

Spyro took off at a run to the guardians. He had to bypass many dragons in the hall, slowing his progress. Eventually, he found Terrador, Volteer, and Cyril in the grand hall. Spyro ran up to them and asked "Have you guys seen Flame?"

"Isn't he in school?" Terrador asked. Terrador was a dark jade colored dragon, and dirt colored underbelly. He easily stood almost 3 times Spyro's height. Spyro shook his head.

"Is he not with you?" Volteer wondered. Volteer was dirty gold colored, with a purple grey underbelly. He was in similar height to Terrador. Once again, Spyro shook his head.

"You could try the waterfall. Flame likes to sit out there. Or maybe Crystal Lake," Cyril suggested. Cyril was dark blue grey, and had a lavender underbelly. The other two guardians and Spyro looked at him funny. "What? When I like to be alone, I go to my opposite element."

"Thanks," Spyro replied as he ran outside, opening his wings and taking off. Flying high in the sky, he looked for Flame. Taking Cyril's advice though, he made his search in the direction of the waterfall.

Landing at the waterfall, all of the noise from the forest was drowned out by the roaring crash of water falling down from a high perch. Spyro looked around for any sight of red. He searched the ground for imprints. Nothing. He jumped into the sky again, flying towards Crystal Lake.

Spyro spotted red along the banks of the lake. He landed nearby and saw it was a dragon. And this dragon was Flame. Spyro walked over next to Flame and laid down next him. They stayed that way for a few minutes.

Spyro broke the silence. "So, what are you doing here?"

"Enjoying the soothing sound of water."

"Why were you not in school?"

"I needed some time to myself."

"How come?"

"Would you stop asking so many questions?" Flame exclaimed.

Spyro was a little shocked Flame would raise his voice like that. Flame had always been mellow. However, Flame seemed preoccupied with something. No one knew what it could be.

"Is something wrong Flame? If there is, I'm here for you."

Flame sighed. "Spyro, do you know what it's like to be alone?"

Spyro was about to answer yes, when he realized that Flame was talking about in general. "You always have me, Cynder, and Ember you know."

"Do I really? Ember is usually busy now, you are obsessed with Cynder and your fame, and Cynder is distant, probably because she has another person she sees other than you."

"Stop saying that about Cynder!" Spyro shouted.

"Why should I? I will if you find out why she is distant. Until then, I may say it. By the way, have you seen Cynder, she left school earlier today and she hasn't been back since."

"No I haven't, but I am going to find her right now," Spyro said as he took off for the temple.

Flame watched as Spyro flew off. "I wish I could spare you the pain of realizing the truth," muttered Flame. He sighed as returned his attention to the lake. 'Maybe I should tell him?' Flame debated with his mind and decided not to, at least not yet. He stood up and started back towards the temple.