The legend of: Spyro.
A new: beginning.

Chapter.2. the lost warriors return.

A flash of black & magenta followed by purple & gold was all that could be seen as two creatures blazed through the sky in a game of cat & mouse. As the black creature used all of its knowledge of the purple: to evade capture. "I've got you now Cynder!" Shouted; the purple creature. "I don't think so Spyro." The one now known as Cynder shot back at the purple creature. Dodging left & barrel rolling right she always seemed to elude him, but that was about to change. Flying high into the sky hiding himself in the sunlight Spyro charged Cynder. 'This time for sure.' Spyro thought to himself. Unfortunately Cynder caught on to his little plan & right before she was caught folded her wings sending Spyro on a one way trip to a hard landing on the ground. "Darn it, I lost again. How do you know every move I'm going to make before I make it?" Spyro asked looking a bit upset. "I pay attention." She stated proudly. 'Especially; when the dragon I love is the one chasing me.' Cynder thought to herself; as her mind drifted back, a month to the day when she & Spyro had defeated the dark master.

"Spyro we have to go!" Cynder shouted. "No I have to fix this; you & Sparx get out of here while you can!" Spyro answered. "No way, if you're staying; then so am I!" Cynder shot back defiantly. "I love you." Cynder said, though Spyro appeared not to hear her as he focused all he had into putting the world back together Spyro only heard muffled speech from behind him. Mere seconds later the two were dodging rock walls that were closing in on them as well as debris from chunks of dirt that had collided above them. With a sigh Cynder returned her attention to her friend & was about to speak before the bane of her existence showed up. "Alright you two love dragons break it up before I barf." Sparx teased. Deciding to play his game Spyro nuzzled Cynder's neck playfully which caught Cynder off guard as her eyes widened & had the scales on her face not been black she swore that the red blush on her face would have been as obvious as the glowing gold dragonfly himself. "I'm gonna be sick." Sparx exclaimed as he flew behind a bush. Laughing, Spyro turned to his adoptive brother. "Are you done teasing us about it then?" Spyro asked seriously. Though she didn't know it Sparx had heard Cynder's declaration of love & was 'subtly' trying to hint at it to Spyro

Flying back to face his brother, Sparx poked Spyro on the tip of his nose. "Not a chance big guy." Sparx answered in mock anger. "Besides, someone has to keep things light around here." Sparx stated returning to his usual self. "Hey, just a question, but when are we going back to Warfang?" Sparx asked turning serious all of a sudden. "We've been out here almost a month & a half Spyro & while it's been fun, I think it's time we return to Warfang & let them know the three of us are alright." Cynder said reluctantly agreeing with Sparx. "That's right, wait, what?" Sparx asked with a look of disbelief on his face. Turning to Spyro, Sparx pointed at Cynder. "Did she just agree with me?" He asked wide eyed. "I think she did." Spyro answered with a surprised look. With a sigh Cynder turned away from the two & launched herself into the sky in the direction of Warfang. "Wait up," Spyro called after her as he ran to catch up with his friend.

Days turned to weeks & weeks soon became a month as the two traversed the lands startling many people in the different villages they flew over. Finally after a month & a half the two were within sight of Warfang, though it was a distant smudge on the horizon. As night fell the two made camp on a rock ledge overlooking the main road that led to Warfang. After lighting a fire Spyro laid down next to Cynder who was currently looking to the stars. "Spyro, do you ever get the feeling that, no matter what we do, our lives are always going to revolve around conflict? I mean, it's all we've known for so long & even after we beat Malefor I felt like something bigger was coming & for the life of me I wish I didn't feel that way. After everything Malefor put us through I just want peace. At the same time though, I wonder how we would handle the down time. No one to; rescue from the clutches of evil, no villains to defeat. Just you & I doing whatever we felt like doing." Cynder stated after Spyro got settled. 'Maybe even: starting a family.' She thought to herself as slight warmth came to her face. "I know what you mean Cynder. I felt the same way, like beating Malefor opened the door for some other evil. No matter what happens though I want you to know that... I-I... I care about you & no matter what people say when we get back to Warfang I promise I will always watch over you." Spyro replied, blushing as he nuzzled the side of her face. 'Damn it! Why can't I just tell her how I feel?' Spyro mentally yelled at himself.

Sparx chose now: to make himself known. "Sheesh give a guy some warning why don't ya'? If you wanted me to leave all you had to do was say so." The dragonfly said obnoxiously loud. Cynder glared at him out of the corner of her eye with a look that, if looks could kill would have buried him hundreds of times over. Spyro now a little self conscious backed away with an apology. "Don't worry about it Spyro I understand what you meant & I feel the same way. After watching your back for so long I doubt we could ever fight as effectively solo as we do as a team." Cynder replied. Spyro smirked. "Well there's something to fill the down time." Spyro stated with a chuckle. "Are you serious?" Cynder asked with a look of disbelief. "Of course I am. Think about it, Malefor's dark magic isn't chaining us together anymore & if we get separated on the battlefield we need to be able to fight as effectively solo as we do when we fight as a team." Spyro answered honestly. "I see your point." Cynder said turning back to the fire. "Well we have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. I think we should get some rest while we can." Cynder stated as she laid her head on her paws. "I agree, after all we don't want our fans to mob us too easily." Spyro joked; though he knew all too well that was precisely what was going to happen.

As the sun rose the next morning Spyro woke to hushed whispers. Jumping to his feet he charged his lightning element only to find a small group of cheetahs around the fire he had started. Firing the bolt of electricity into the air, Spyro scanned the group. "Which one of you is the leader?" Spyro asked with a cautious glance behind him. "I am," Answered a taller than normal cheetah. "We saw the smoke from the fire as we were walking the road & stopped to check it out, that's when we found you three. We hadn't eaten yet so we borrowed the fire & were about to head out again. Are you three by any chance going to Warfang?" He asked. "Yes, we are." Spyro replied noticing a couple large packs sitting next to the cheetahs. "Are you merchants from Avalar?" Spyro asked curiously. "No we merely came to sell. We heard Warfang has someone who is interested in buying jewels & we have much to sell him if the rumors are true." The cheetah answered looking Spyro over. Turning back to his group the cheetah clapped his hands together. "Time to pack up we reach Warfang today or no one gets supper." He ordered.

After the cheetahs left, Spyro turned to his two still sleeping companions. "Sparx, Sparx wake up." Spyro whispered trying not to wake Cynder. "Mmmh, five more minutes." Sparx grumbled rolling over. Rolling his eyes Spyro gave his brother a 'shocking' wake up call. "Cynder's turned evil again Sparx." Spyro said jokingly. The dragonfly's eyes flew open wide before he flew into the air looking around wildly. Spyro chuckled. "How many times are you going to fall for that?" The purple dragon asked with a wide grin. "Ha-ha, very funny." Sparx replied sarcastically. "So, do you think we can get to Warfang today?" Cynder asked with a yawn surprising the two. "I'm sure we can but we need to go now." Spyro answered looking to the sky. "We overslept, big time." He added before taking off, Cynder & Sparx following close behind him.

Spyro & Cynder had just flown over the walls of Warfang by the time the sun was setting. The destruction they had seen in the city before was almost nonexistent as most of the buildings had been repaired or rebuilt. Surprised gasps followed the trio as the people of Warfang took notice of the returning hero's flying above them. Cheers, shouts & a few comments could be heard as some people took notice of Cynder flying close behind Spyro. "Ignore them Cynder, I know you're not that dragon anymore & eventually we'll prove it to them." Spyro stated confidently as they made their way to the temple.

Hearing the cheers from the city Terrador walked away from Dusk to look out a window, what he saw made his jaw drop & his eyes widen. "They're alive," He whispered disbelievingly. "What did you say Terrador?" Cyril asked having barely heard the earth guardian. "Spyro & Cynder they've returned!" Terrador exclaimed catching both Cyril & Volteer's attention. "Please excuse us a moment." Volteer said as the three hurriedly left the room. Limping a ways behind the guardians Dusk caught up to them just as Terrador threw open the main doors revealing a purple & gold dragon alongside a black & magenta dragoness. "Spyro, Cynder, it is good to see you both. Where have you been? We ve been looking for you two for a several months now." Cyril said with a smile. "We're sorry that we worried you." Spyro started. "But after the war with Malefor we just wanted some peace & quiet, so we stayed away from cities for a while." Cynder finished just as a mob of people from Warfang reached the top of the temple stairs.

As Cynder turned to face them several of the children that were at the front of the crowd shrank back with fearful looks. Spyro saw this as a chance to attempt to prove that Cynder was a changed dragoness. "Spyro, what are you doing?" Cynder asked as he walked past her & up to a young mole that looked to be afraid but trying to hide it. "You look brave enough, why don't you come with me." Spyro stated turning & walking back to Cynder. Looking at the purple dragon with a puzzled look as he stood beside her Cynder looked down at the mole child who was visibly shaking. Unsure of what else to do the boy reached out slowly toward Cynder. Lowering her head toward the boys hand she rested her forehead against his palm with her eyes closed hoping, praying, that the crowd might accept what they were seeing as the new her. Though many of the citizens still distrusted her, a majority decided to give her a chance & quickly surrounded the two lifting them above their heads before carrying them back down to Warfang where the tell tale sign of a celebration were seen everywhere. signs of gratitude hung here & there with both Spyro & Cynder s names on them but there were other signs obviously meant to anger Cynder that were being hung by the people that were against her.

Seeing these signs Spyros brow furrowed. "Put me down!" He shouted angrily, walking up to one particularly nasty sign. "Who put this up?" He asked looking through the crowd, no one stepped forward to take responsibility further angering Spyro. Ripping it off the wall he spat a fireball at it. "She fought for you all just as hard as I did & this is how you want to repay that? By hanging a sign & then hiding in the crowd, like a coward!" Spyro yelled at the entire group of people. "Spyro; not like this." Cynder said walking up to him. "We will find who put those signs up but this is not the way. Please calm down." She begged rubbing her head under his chin which earned many stunned gasps. Spyros eyes widened at her very public display of affection. Stepping back she looked him in the eyes. "Feel better now?" She asked jokingly, a dark purple color barely visible on her face. A throat clearing cough was the only response she got before the crowd once more picked the two up continuing the celebration for more than one reason while several moles in armor tore down the negative signs & tossed them in a pile of burned wood.

By the time the citizens decided they had celebrated enough it was well into the night. Returning to the temple Spyro & Cynder were greeted by Terrador chuckling. "I see the two of you finally managed to get away from the people of Warfang. Follow me & I'll show you to your room." The large green dragon stated walking away. Cynder looked at him as wide eyed as Spyro had been when she rubbed her head under his chin. "Room: as in sharing?" She asked glancing at Spyro out of the corner of her eye. He was similarly stunned when Terrador nodded. "The temple has very few actual rooms. Therefore you two will have to share a room." Terrador stated seriously continuing on his path. After reaching the door to their room Terrador spoke. "You two need to get some rest, so don't stay up much longer, we have many questions to ask the both of you." He informed them before bidding them goodnight. Curling up on a cushion to the right of the door Spyro left the largest cushion for Cynder. "Are you sure you'll be warm there?" Cynder asked worried. "I'll be fine Cynder besides; if it gets too cold in here I'll just start a fire." Spyro answered nodding his head to the fireplace & the large pile of wood next to it.

Meanwhile in the city of Warfang two dragons walk the streets heading for home & a place to sleep. "How did you like your first party?" Blitz asked watching the alleys for any movement at all. "It was awesome. Spyro & Cynder make such a cute couple." Star replied. "I wouldn't know anything about that but Spyro certainly does care for her, a lot more than I think he's told her." Blitz said with certainty in his voice. "What makes you say that?" Star asked with a curious look. "The way he looks at her, the way he speaks to her, but most of all it s in the way he defends her." Blitz replied looking up. "We have arrived." Blitz stated walking a bit ahead of Star & spreading his wings. "You live here?" Star asked looking over the still ruined building. "For now, as soon as the moles get to it I won't have a place." Blitz answered leaping into the air & flying into the gaping hole in the side of the building. Following close behind him Star looked around; the area looked to be a bedroom in a house. Following Blitz out the door she found a fire had already been built in what would be the dining area. "Is that usually there?" Star whispered noticing that Blitz had stopped short of the hallways end. "No, if it comes down to it I want you to run back to the dragon temple & stay there. I'll come find you as soon as I can." Blitz instructed her. Nodding her head was the only answer Blitz got before he walked into the room. "I know someone's here: show yourself!" He demanded after seeing no one in the room. I will show myself when your friend comes out of the hallway." Answered a voice that: sounded, as though it came from all around him. "Star: run!" Blitz ordered taking a defensive stance. "Now that was uncalled for." Stated the same voice; disappointedly. "Says you, now show yourself!" Blitz growled as the room darkened despite the light from the fire. "Very impressive young one but it will take more than that to scare me." The voice echoed with a hint of amusement. "It's not meant to scare you." Blitz stated running from the ruined home. As the room brightened, a grayish colored dragon stepped out of another room. "Very impressive indeed: young dragon." The gray dragon said with a contemplative look in his eyes.

Star arrived at the dragon temple an hour after the last fire light was extinguished. Sitting at the top of the stairs catching her breath, she was startled when Blitz landed hard next to her watching the sky behind him & taking a defensive stance once again. "Do they leave the doors open at night?" Star asked in a panicked tone. "No: but there's usually a mole guard inside, hurry up & knock." Blitz instructed still scanning the skies. "That won't be necessary." Said Terrador's deep yet obviously tired voice as the doors opened. Running inside, the two young dragons pushed the doors closed startling the earth guardian. "What has gotten into you two?" He asked lowering his head to look the two in the eyes. "I have no idea." Star answered looking to Blitz for answers. "I couldn't tell you for sure, all I know is that there is someone or something out there that had some kind of interest in us." Blitz said shivering. "Oh, quite so." said the same ominous voice.

Jumping out of their scales, Star & Blitz took defensive stances beside Terrador who looked puzzled. He had heard this voice before, but he couldn't remember exactly where. "Show yourself!" Terrador demanded with a growl. "As you wish; old friend." Answered the mysterious voice; with a hint of amusement. Claws clicking against stone echoed in the hall as a gray-blue colored dragon stepped into the torch light. "Hello Terrador, how have you been my friend?" asked the gray dragon. Terrador's eyes widened, standing before him was his old friend Ignitus. "Ignitus, what happened to you?" Terrador asked looking over his fellow guardian. "Not to be rude but, what's with the cape?" Terrador questioned with a laugh. "Believe me it was not by choice Terrador." Ignitus answered with a shake of his head. "As for what happened to me, I died helping Spyro & Cynder get through the belt of fire. When I awoke I was in a strange building & standing in front of me was a dragon of the same color I am now. He called himself the chronicler." Ignitus stated with a grin at Terrador stunned look. "I don't believe this." Terrador said disbelief plain on his face. Shaking his head, Terrador looked toward Spyro & Cynder's room. 'I'm going to have to apologize to him tomorrow.' The earth guardian thought to himself. Turning his attention back to Ignitus, he smiled once more. "So what do I call you now? Chronicler or: Ignitus?" He asked seriously. "I prefer my name, but either will do." Ignitus responded, sighing. "Last question; before we all head off to bed. What brings you to Warfang? I doubt you would be here if it wasn't important." Terrador stated with a glance in Spyro & Cynder's direction. "You are correct Terrador, I need to speak with Spyro & Cynder but they are not the only ones." Ignitus said looking at Blitz & Star. "I will need these two & the other guardians in attendance." Ignitus informed the large green dragon. 'Great, now we have a mission from some important figure of legend.' Blitz said to himself.

Star on the other hand was trying to absorb everything she had just heard. Her only talents were physical & mental; she had no breath ability or at least, had not discovered what it was yet. Stepping forward she cleared her throat. "What possible benefit could I be to whatever it is you have planned for us? I don't even have a breath ability." Star said with a worried look. "Do not worry young dragon, you have a place & you will soon discover what that place is." Ignitus said cryptically. With a confused look between them Blitz & Star looked up at Terrador. "Sorry young ones, I have no clue what he might be hinting at. For now I think we all need to get some sleep, follow me." Terrador said walking away. Minutes later the two were shown into a room with two other occupants. "Get some sleep & try not to wake Spyro & Cynder." Terrador said before closing the doors as quietly as he could. Following the light of a lone torch by the fireplace Blitz pulled it from its holder & tossed it on the logs in the fireplace, lighting the room with its warm glow. Curling up in front of the fire Blitz watched Star as she walked towards him. Curling up across from him beside him Star watched the flames dance over the logs. Laying her head on her paws she smiled at Blitz. "Thanks for showing me around Warfang." Star stated gratefully. Blitz was speechless; the firelight made Stars scales glow & her blue eyes shimmer like Sapphires. All he could manage to say was. "It was my pleasure." He said catching himself staring Blitz turned back to the fire & with a yawn fell to sleeps call.

Star on the other hand laid awake, a strange feeling of dread; not letting her go to sleep. Looking around the room she noticed for the first time something glowing in the room besides the fire. Shaking her head Star laid down facing away from anything that could raise her curiosity. Staring into the fire she slowly began to fall asleep, the dancing flames warming her scales.

Fires raged as a larger than normal jet black dragon, its eyes glowing blood red set homes on fire as it passed over head. Creatures that looked to have come straight from some hellish nightmare danced through the flames wielding sabers & various other swords as well as spears that dripped with poison or glowed an eerie blackish purple. "Star: run!" Blitz's voice shouts, the urgency behind it making it hard to do as she was told. Turning instead toward her new friend she visibly paled as two spears one of which was poisoned if the green slime running down Blitz's side was any indication, the other the glowing spear pierced her friends back, pinning him to the ground. Coughing up a large amount of blood Blitz gave one last order, as his eyes bored into Stars crystal blue eyes. "Run!" He yelled before falling silent. Turning to do as she was told Star came face to face with something she would never forget. "No one escapes me!" Growled; the jet black dragon. Raising one massive paw the dragon swatted Star into a crumbling wall which in turn caved in the still burning roof trapping her inside.