Legend of Spyro: Stormfront
Chapter 2
Once the pair reached the Academy building Spyro asked a mole where the guardians were at.
One of the moles replied "I believe they are in the headmaster's office waiting for you, Spyro and Cynder."
"Thank you," said Spyro and they padded off to the interior of the building where the office was located.
The academy was rebuilt following the repairs to the city, during the siege the golem managed to destroy most of its facilities. The new academy would house a hundred young and promising dragons that would become the future of the city. Most of these dragons had spent their entire lives hold up in the mountains in distant lands to hide from Malefor's savage attacks on the dragon populace. A few weeks after the defeat of the Dark Master the guardians dispatched the dragon guard to send messages to the hidden colonies. Many had been overjoyed at the news, however a few responded with hostility thinking they were being tricked. It took an appearance of the Guardians and of Spyro to get them to come out. They had decided it would not have been a good idea to bring Cynder along due to her past. When the returning dragons learned of Cynder's presence many wanted her to be executed for her crimes. Many had seen family members die at her hands and many wished revenge of the young dragoness. However, Spyro stepped in saying, "Anybody who lays a claw on Cynder will meet the full power of the purple dragon," that was the end of that.
When the couple reached the headmaster's office they opened the door to see all three of the Guardians on their haunches inside.
"Ahhh, Spyro there you are, we were beginning to wonder if you had slept in," said Terrador.
"A certain dragoness made sure that didn't happen, Master Terrador," said Spyro while giving a playful grin to Cynder.
"If I had not awoken you would have slept until lunch time," retorted Cynder.
"I do not see a problem with that," Spyro responded.
"Alright you two, we need to get down to business," said Cyril. "As of today this academy is open for business. I of course will be the Headmaster and teach dragon's history, having the most talent in organization and my noble blood demands it and…."
"That is enough Cyril, we all know your 'qualifications'," Terrador said ending Cyril's tirade of compliments about himself. "I will be the Dean of Discipline, and teach political classes."
Volteer quickly chimed in saying "I will teach all the manners of science and philosophy classes. I am so ready to meet all the young and brilliant minds of your generation. What new discoveries await us, what scientific mysteries will we unravel, Ohh the possibilities are endless I'm so-"
"Okay Volteer, we get it!" Cyril exclaimed.
"Wait, wait, wait, will the academy have no combat classes," said Spyro.
"Ahhh, yes young dragon that is where YOU come in, you will be teaching the combat class Spyro. What better dragon than the purple dragon himself to teach the upcoming generation how to combat evil. I take pride in that the idea was mine," said Cyril.
Spyro's jaw was agape at what he had just heard, "B-But I have never had to teach anybody anything…ever. How am I supposed to do this?"
"Do not be alarmed young dragon, we will be able to help you in our spare time, and do not forget about young Cynder here, I am sure she would be willing to help you as well," said Terrador.
"You can do it Spyro, I am always here for you," said Cynder.
"Ohhh and one more thing, there is a second class you will be teaching," said Terrador.
"What! Another class," groaned Spyro.
"Yes you will be teaching the other fire dragons. We need a replacement f-f-for" Terrador said fumbling over his words, "Ignitus," he said.
Spyro's face showed the utter shock he was in. "H-h-HOW CAN YOU REPLACE HIM! AFTER ALL HE DID FOR US YOU WANT TO JUST REPLACE HIM! I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU THREE," Spyro yelled at the three guardians. A little black smoke seeping from Spyro's paws as his scales flickered jet black for a second.
"SPYRO CALM DOWN!" "You know he died saving us from the Belt of Fire! We would never have defeated the Dark Master without him! Do not become the very thing you swore to destroy," said Cynder meaning it with all her heart.
Spyro began to calm down, Cynder words reaching through his rage to his very soul.
"I-I am sorry, I did not mean for that to come out…" said, Spyro.
"What in the ancestors was that," exclaimed Terrardor.
"Hmmm most intriguing," said Volteer.
Spyro was still a little worked up so Cynder responded for him, "That is what Spyro's exposure to the evil energies that came out of Mountain of Malefor has caused. It is corruption not unlike what the Dark Master did to me."
"That is most unfortunate, should we take Spyro off the assignment," Volteer questioned.
"No, I can do it," said Spyro. "For Ignitus's memory to be passed on, I understand we must have a new Fire Guardian."
"That settles it; Spyro will teach the classes, and train the new Fire Guardian. Frankly, I did not see any other option since none of us are fire dragons, other than Spyro over here," said Volteer.
"Spyro you should go prepare and rest up for the coming days, I am afraid you will not have much time for leisure," said Terrador.
"That is okay, at least I will have something to do again, and Sparx can leave me alone about the fat jokes," said Spyro.
"You know that will never happen Purple boy," said Sparx, as he flew in from outside the door.
"Were you eavesdropping this entire time? Ohhh, well I supposed it cannot be helped," said Cyril.
"Okay, Master Spyro, your dismissed."
"Why are you calling me, Master," Spyro questioned.
"Since you will be teaching the next fire guardian we decided that the title of Master shall be granted to you. You now have the rank of a guardian, but you are not technically an actual guardian," said Terrador in his deep voice.
"Okay, I do not know if I will ever get used to it, but whatever," said Spyro as he and Cynder walked out the door.
When the three reached a courtyard in the academy, they took off towards their house Sparx flying along with them. After a few minutes, they alighted on the balcony of their home.
"Well I do not know about you two, but I am going to go to sleep," said Sparx as he flew up to his nest hanging from the ceiling in the corner of the room.
"You have had a long day Spyro; you should get some rest too. You have a busy day tomorrow, but I know you can do it," said Cynder.
"Ya, you are right, as usual," as Spyro began to lie down on his pile of cushions.
"Goodnight Cynder".
"Goodnight Spyro."
They both quickly fell asleep.
However, that sleep was not as peaceful as it should have been.
Spyro saw a battle, many of the forces of evil arrayed in front of Warfang. Another siege of the city was occurring; smoke was rising from the city. The screams of doom and death could be heard coming from the once proud city. Then, Spyro noticed he was above the army and when he looked down he saw a black dragon. Spyro could not see his face for it was covered in a menacing helm. Then a black dragon rose from the city, as if to challenge the other. The evil dragon yelled an order, "Stay away this battle is between us alone, anybody who interferes will be punished on the pain of death." As he took off to confront the other dragon. "Yes sir, Master" several of the surrounding troops barked back.
As the combatants came closer Spyro identified the female as Cynder, she had tears running down her face.
"How could you, I trusted you," she yelled.
"This has been my destiny from the beginning," the leader of the Dark Army replied.
"No it is not, come back to us, your friends are here for you," said Cynder.
"What friends my dear? The same friends who tried to kill me!" "You will die along with them Cynder," said the General.
"You know I will not fight you," replied Cynder.
"That makes it that much easier," the evil dragon laughed, as he walked up to Cynder putting his tail spike to her neck. "Die Cynder." He began to push his tail spike through her neck.
"NOOOO," cried Spyro as the dream vanished into blackness, but then he heard a voice.
"You do not have the power to save her, purple dragon. We have gifted you with a vision of the future. You must acquire POWER to save the one you love. Without it she will die."
"What is this power," Spyro responded into the void. "I will do anything for Cynder, I love her!"
"You will know it when you see this power, Spyro," as the voice trailed off.
"Wait don't go I must have this power, tell me what it is," he yelled into the void.
"You will see, you will see".
Okay, first off I would like to thank Riverstyxx for encouraging and giving me my first review. She is an amazing writer, and if you have not read her stories I HIGHLY suggest them. Chapter 3 can be expected late Sunday or Monday Marsh out.
