Chapter 3: Heritage

"I have quite a lot to share with you don't I?" Ignitus smirked.

"Ig-Ig-IGNITUS!" Spyro cried and he and Cynder immediately ran up and hugged their favorite mentor. Secretly, Spyro was relieved because he blamed himself for Ignitus's death.

Ignitus laughed a hearty laugh at the two young dragons' reactions to his appearance, "Yes, yes, young dragons, it is good to see you too." He then turned to the Guardians, but I have a story to tell all of you."

"As you all know, I died in the Belt of Fire trying to get Spyro and Cynder through to the other side. But unbeknownst to them, I followed in the form of my aura, or spirit." He shifted so that he may lie down, Spyro and Cynder still lying in front of him. "I followed them all the way to Malefor's lair. From there I watched all of their efforts in defeating him, and I must say I was quite impressed with you, young dragons." He smiled at Spyro and Cynder who in turn smiled back.

"I remember when I had to give a little inspiration to Spyro when he and Cynder were ready to give up at the end, but you knew what to do in your blood. All it took was a little push." He smirked at Spyro's blush and grinned when he caught Cynder pecking him on the cheek.

"Eventually my spirit began to wander, as it should, until I became drawn to an island. I later learned that that island was the White Isle. I found out, as my body reformed in my aura, that my time on this earth was not finished; the Chronicler had need of me. He appointed me the new Chronicler, and I now live in the Celestial Temple on the White Isle."

"Okay, so we know how you survived, but certainly you had more of a reason to come here than this?" Terrador said with a chuckle.

"You know me too well, my friend." Ignitus laughed, "I came to tell you of a threat that I and an enigmatic friend of mine have found."

"What is it, Ignitus?" Spyro said.

"It is the spirit of Malefor, or the remnants of said spirit," Ignitus said, "and I fear it is coming after you, my boy."

"How do we deal with this? It is impossible, inconceivable, unachievable, er, um…" Volteer trailed off with his Thesaurusitis.

"I'm afraid you will have to fight it with your aura; that is the only way that you can harm him now." Ignitus looked at Spyro, "But I'm sure you two will be able to figure it out."

"I'm also sending that enigmatic friend that I was talking about earlier to train you in how to use your aura. He will answer all your questions about that." Ignitus finished, "Now, I must see Flame, Spyro, and Cynder alone please." He looked to the other guardians, who nodded and got up to leave.

"Come Ember, Hunter, we must leave Ignitus to say what he wants to them." Cyril called.

"Do I have to go?" Ember whined.

"Ember, is it? I must tell them alone, they will choose to spread it further." Ignitus reasoned.

"Awww, alright." Ember pouted, then got up and left, as Hunter did.

"Okay now that she's out of the picture, no offense Flame." Spyro looked to Flame sheepishly and he in turn nodded, "What is it you needed to tell us?"

"I've also come to tell you about your heritage; you and Flame that is." Ignitus said, "Have either of you noticed that each of you have a resemblance to the other that can only be called uncanny?"

"Now that you mention it, I have noticed." Flame mused

"I have too…What are you saying Ignitus?" Spyro asked

"You and Flame, Spyro, are twin brothers; and I am your father." Ignitus finished.

Cynder gasped as she came to realization and Spyro and Flame just looked at each other then to Ignitus. "I guess I always knew…" Spyro trailed off

Flame then tackled Spyro and yelled over the ruckus, "I knew it! I knew it! I just knew that you were my long lost brother!" as they settled he was embracing Spyro in a brotherly hug and Spyro was just bewildered, as was Cynder.

Once they parted, Cynder then asked, "Are you really Spyro and Flame's father? I mean really?"

Ignitus laughed, "Yes Cynder, I am. Who else could have bore such rambunctious dragons, eh?" and they all laughed.

"Well, my sons, I hate to leave you, but I must return to the White Isle." Ignitus rose, "But here is something to remember me by; it will also allow me to contact you, as well as you contact me." He lifted his head and with a flash of his grey aura, the room was flooded by the scent of a campfire. Around the necks of Flame and Spyro a silver ring appeared each with a gem on it. On Flame's a ruby and on Spyro's a sapphire, when they looked up, Ignitus was gone.

Flame and Spyro looked at each other, "Well, Flame? What do you wanna do?" Spyro asked.

"What do you mean?" Flame asked, confused.

"I mean, do we tell others or do we keep it between the three of us?" Spyro chuckled.

"I think we ought to tell everyone, I mean the Guardians kinda have a right to know since our father was a close friend of theirs." Flame said.

"Very well, we'll tell them." Spyro agreed, "C'mon Cyn, I gotta tell Hunter!"

"Alright then," Cynder laughed, "See you later Flame."

"Alright, see ya!" Flame called after them, "Okay, now to find Ember."

And that's it! I would like to congratulate Black Cyrus and luna345 for guessing correctly on Ignitus's twin sons, Flame and Spyro.

Now I'm starting a contest. I'm giving you the colors of the auras and I would like you to match them up with their owners. They are: Gold, Purple, Blue, Yellow, and Aqua. The characters involved are all the young dragons mentioned thus far, and Hunter. The one who guesses the most correctly will have the opportunity to have an OC of their choice entered into this story. The contest will end when I update chapter five, that should be plenty of time. :P

I hope you enjoyed this chapter; I was really on a roll with this one, don't expect an update for a while, I like to think my chapters through. :) Review please!!

-Ultima