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Scratch's P.O.V

As I swooped down with Whirlwind to land beside Sonic Boom for the ceremony of Check-mate, I thought back to the days when Blades and him would hang out. They would spend hours at the training arena training or boasting, either they'd soar up into the clouds or they would go play pranks. The day before the patrol was when Check-mate and Blades had relaxed all day after training at Mystic Mountain.

Pit saddened me to see how Blades had taken this. Flameslinger often taught the young tech elf how to train and Spy Rise often took Checky out for a spin with Gearshift or Chopper too.

As I land swiftly beside Sonic Boom and Jet-Vac the giant 'feather head' leaned and whispered: "Where's Blades? He should be here!"

I heard Warnado snort in surprise beside him and shrugged. The past few days; Blades had cried himself softly to sleep every night and had eaten nothing, heck, he hadn't even been bothered to boast down at the training arena!

"I have no idea." I replied, surely Blades would be the first one here? The Undead and Tech elements were to be the first Skylanders there. Undead had to make sure that everything went well while the fallen warrior's fellow Skylanders from the same element said their vows and goodbyes first. But Blades had said his goodbye a day before the ceremony.

I saw Master Eon beckon Hugo, Hex, Jet-Vac and Spyro to address the ceremony. Spy Rise was next to them.

"To a little friend that would've made the ranks of a Skylander, we say goodbye and farewell in peace." Eon Stepped forward and place a young black and silver poppy upon the stone which protected the body of little Check-mate.

Jet-Vac stepped forward with a red and white orchid in hand. "He was a young hero, one that we will never forget." Scratch was impressed, he had corrected Eon and chose wiser promising words.

Next was Hex with a black and yellow tulip. "A hero, a Skylander, I don't care. For this, I hope you find what you've found and rest in peace." The elven sorceress crouched down and placed the tiny flower on top of the stone.

Spyro darted forward with a pearl white and golden Hibiscus in his jaws, he placed it gently down beside Hex's and straightened up so he looked like a dragon made out of dark black stone against the evening sky.

"To a friend and ally, I wish that you were still among us-" I saw Hex stiffen at this and tensed. "But I know that this is were you belong, alongside us, guiding us with the knowledge of the past and whispers of the future." The little dragon dipped his head and his blazing red eyes met the flowered stone. "May you rest in peace, Checky."

I stifled a giggle at the nickname, even in front of the other Skylanders, Spyro could still have fun and sound like a rookie. Spy Rise crawled forward with Zap by his side. At first I was surprised but then I remembered that Zap and Rise had been friends for a long time.

Spy Rise settled a grey daisy beside Jet-Vac's white orchid, hitching a sharp breath, the tech Skylander began his farewell. "I always thought that you would be smarter than me. Check-mate I'm sorry, you were the best apprentice a mentor could ask for. If I had only a time to speak with you I would love to hear every word you would say." So close to breaking down, he dipped his head and retreated back with Zap into the crowd.

I held my breath and watched Eon look around confusedly, I knew he was looking for Blades, again Sonic Boom tensed as if she was about call out to wherever the young blue dragon was.

"We will continue with the ceremony." Eon decided to continue without him, shocked I sat down and forgot all about it.


Blades P.O.V

As I lied there in my bed and watched Fling Kong say goodbye as he left for the ceremony, I thought back to the days when I and Check-mate would sleep in so that we could stay up late and tell stories or have a bragging competition. I sighed and rested my tail over my face in hurt. I had done this, I had sent my best friend away from this world and crushed his dreams. Ever since I could remember we had been friends for a long time...


*Flashback*

It started out when I was walking around Soda Springs enjoying the warm sun, I wasn't paying attention where I was going and tripped. With an 'oof' I had gotten back up on my paws and spun around at the sound of some laughter. I bristled when I saw a young silver elf with soft white eyes and black clothing. He stared at me with a big smile and held out his hand. "Hi, my name is Check-mate, but you can call me 'Checky' if you want!"

Confused and a bit angry I held out my own paw in greeting. "Blades... What are you? Some sort of Chess expert?"

The elf's smile grew wider and he seem excited to tell his story. "No, I'm no 'Chess expert', mind you. I'm a Tech Skylander. Me, and my mentor Spy Rise, are here with Chopper to check out a few things before the Soda celebration."

"Cool, can I help out?!" I was so excited that I couldn't even feel my tail waving back and forth in happiness. Checky giggled again and I could tell that this 'Skylander' was no older than what I was!

"Of course! We could use some more help!"

He dashed off with me close behind, and for the first time in ages, I felt the wind race across my skin and armour as I watched the little elf keep up with me. Both our laughing voices echoed throughout the sky...


That had been a while ago, now here I was lying in bed sulking like a whimp. Would this how Check-mate will want me to be? I sat bolt-right-up and stared at the wall in thought. Would Check-mate want me to grieve and feel his pain? Would he want me to avenge him? Or should I just stay here? Maybe I should of went with Fling Kong? So many questions raced through my mind, but only one stood out.

Would Check-mate want revenge?

I growled and dug my claws into the soft silk, this would be so much easier if he were still alive!

I pounced off my bed and took off toward Mystic Mill where I know that Shield Shredder and his pal Krankenstein would be...!


Shield Shredder's P.O.V

As I watched the others load the stuff into the cartons I thought I heard the furious beating of wings overhead, but nothing was there! Oh well, just a stupid imagination, am I right?

I limped back outside to fetch another crate, Krankenstein was on guard watch. I asked if he had seen anything, response; no.

I shrugged it off and huddled back inside. Ever since that battle with the Skylanders I had a nasty limp in my foot from that little blue dragon. How I'd like to give him a pain in the foot! But then the little elf came into my mind. We had been locked in with each other's weapons just as that tree had fallen down, I heard a screeched and saw the little cyan dragon give me a glare. I was just about to give him a piece of my mind when more Skylanders arrived.

I shook my head to clear the thoughts, if they thought that I had killed one of their own, they should think again! Stupid nature and it's 'natural' disasters.

As I went to go fetch another crate I heard a fearsome cry and the flurry of wings flapping overhead. I looked up shocked just as I got pinned. It was the little blue dragon! I withered around to get up but he had me pinned. I shouted out for help but everyone seem to stare in shock. A lone Skylander would never attack unless- unless it wanted something badly...

I kicked and manage to turn around to come face-to-face with glowing vivid yellow eyes and sharp fangs with a distraught face of Blades the little blue dragon. To me he seemed vicious to the others, he seemed weak. His ribs were showing and his normally royal blue colour was now a dull faded grey. His armour had been ruffled and shaken and even his eyes looked beyond despair.

"What do you want? Can't you see that I'm busy!?" I spat at him.

He gave a weak growl and I knew that this creature wouldn't last long here, let alone attack. Surely this rookie had to be wiser?

"What did you do to the little elf Check-mate?" He hissed but bit back a sharp yelp of pain as I spun around and pushed him off. I was wrong, they did blame me!

"I didn't do anything! He-"

"Liar!" He leapt at me again but failed and landed beside me on the ground belly first. With a weak growl and a massive hiss, he got back up and faced me with all the hatred I could've yet to known.

"No, listen!" I hissed back at him, maybe I could talk some sense into him? "I didn't dispatch your little friend. He and I were locked in combat, my shield hit the tree and it toppled over on top of us. He pushed me out of the way and took the blow. Skylander, we may be enemies, but your friend saved my life..."


Blades P.O.V

"What?"

I stood frozen in shock, he had to be lying! Why else would Check-mate save this villain? I shook my head in dismissive confusion and flew off, I know that they wouldn't attack me but I still held my ground.

When I got back it was all talk and no listen for me, Jet-Vac, Hex and Master Eon. I watched the sky baron march up to me with a broad angry face, Scratch was padding silently behind him with her tail drooping and head down. I guess I was in big trouble...

"Blades! Where were you? Why are you covered in dirt? I sent Fling Kong back to check on you but he said you weren't there!" I was surprised that the old-timer hadn't turned himself into chicken fry stew!

"I'm sorry Jet-vac," I dipped my head as I landed down in front of him. "But I decided to go for a flight, I accidently got winded and had to crash land but I'm fine now. Did I miss out on the ceremony?"

The baron stared at the ground and looked back at me, I almost died as I winced when he gave me that deadly look. "Out for a flight?" He hissed in a quiet tone, I knew he was trying to stay calm but it wasn't working, soon enough he would have Slam Bam and Ghost Roaster cook me into Dragonfly Pizza!

"Out for a flight!?" He repeated and I saw Scratch shoot the sky baron a shocked glance at how quickly he had changed tones, Jet-vac was at the point of bristling to twice his size. "Blades! Supervision! What could've happened to you if you got more than just 'winded'? And heck yeah you missed the ceremony! Eon was looking for you!"

I winced again ad started to slowly pace backwards, maybe I should've gone for a bit longer? Now didn't seem the right time for Jet-vac's forgiveness...

Scratch leapt forward and hissed harshly at him, I looked over my shoulder to see Sonic Boom, Whirlwind and Spyro high up in the clouds watching below. Great, just great; so no matter what I did, I always came out with a bang!

Jet-vac trembled from the yelling and stalked off to find Eon and inform him of my arrival. Scratch crawled forward and stared at me, my own reflection in her emerald eye-armour. She dipped her head and flicked her tail as the three flyers took off.

"Sorry..."

She sighed and beckoned me with her tail. "Come, Spy Rise wants to talk to you with Check-mate."


Spy Rise's P.O.V

As soon as the crowd had broken up, me and Zap decided to stay beside the stone keeping vigil before it was carried away by the magic of Skylands. Zap had curled beside me to keep warm as we watched the sun go down. The soft patter of claws made us turn around to see Blades and Scratch. I smiled at them in greeting while Zap gave a soft muttering click.

"You wanted to talk?"

Zap and Scratch left us alone while I and Blades stared at the stone in front of us, sharing a silent overwhelming grief. It was dark now and the stars shone brighter than ever but it was still too dark for our liking. In the distance, few creatures groaned but remained silent as to not disturb the living dead as the roamed.

"Blades, I know you were a close friend of Check-mate." I began, I felt the little dragon tense beside me but remained silent. "If you could, would you still want Check' to be happy?" I had noticed the screaming of Jet-Vac earlier and known that the cyan reptile would be on a tight leash from now on but couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for the little guy.

He shrugged and stared at his claws, I noticed that they were working themselves finely in the soil. "I guess I would still be the same old self if it hadn't been for this..."

I understood what he meant. I huffed a sigh in agreement and we stayed until dawn was nothing more than a spark of light upon the horizon.


Tada! Finished!

I'm glad but I'll have the OCs list up next quickly so be on the lookout! Hope you enjoyed it!

It was sad, yes, but at least it ended in a good way...

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