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Chapter 6

Fellmuth Arena part 2: Unexpected Surprise

The Dragons face the doors to the arena with their mouth guards and chains off. Their next round awaits. They still need to come up with a plan while they fight.

Outside, the Skavengers are gathered around and Skabb, with Scratch and Sniff on his shoulders, sits down in his chair. Sparx is in the lantern hanging from the wall of the arena. Skabb grumbles loudly telling the audience to settle down so Scratch can speak.

"Are you ready for more!?" The orange bird creature calls.

The crowd roars in agreement with swords swishing around and grog hoisting in the air eager to see action.

"Then, without any further ado," Scratch announces, "please give a HEARTY welcome to…THE DRAGON KNIGHTS!"

The doors open and the Dragon Knights walk to the arena floor with the crowd cheering. They form a line in front of the leaders giving each other nods.

"They're opponent today…" Scratch begins and turns to Sniff, "needing a little introduction."

"The Captain of Crunch!" Sniff shouts. "The Prince of Pain himself!"

"The one and only…RAVAGE RIDER!"

The doors underneath Skabb open and a huge flying sail ship machine with scary features flies out. It has the head of some kind of shark-like creature with gold armor and a cannon in its mouth. Dragon-like wings on its sides and rockets puffing smoke from the back is keeping it elevated. Gold coins are packed on its back where the spikes are sticking out. It has a red and white sail with a black flag on top. It hovers in front of the Dragon Knights' view and the rider controlling the machine, who happens to be a Skavenger, bellows brutally at them from one of the windows on the sides. Spyro knew the next fight is going to be tougher. The Dragons prepare themselves for battle.

"Dragon Knights and Ravage Rider…" Scratch begins before throwing his wings up and shouting, "FIGHT!"

The crowd cheers when the Ravage Rider made its move. It fires a cannonball from its mouth and the Dragons scatter from the impact. The Ravage Rider flies around the ring clockwise shooting fire from its right side. The Dragons take off in the air to avoid the range of the fire.

"Go get 'em, tough guy!" Sparx calls Spyro. "I believe in you!"

Spyro flies higher preparing to glide to the flying machine. He glides and doing so, he feels his Earth power strengthening in his muscles. He tucks himself into a ball and crashes into the Ravage Rider making it hit the wall and slide against it. Some of its gold loot fly out and land in the open hands of the pirates in their seats.

"Oh, yeah!" says a Skavenger with a hand full of gold coins. "Keep 'em comin'!"

The Ravage Rider flies away from the wall to the other side of the ring. Now it is going counter clockwise. It fires a cannonball out of its mouth as it heads towards Zephyrav. Zephyrav jumps out of the way and the cannonball crashes into a wall. The Ravage Rider shoots out flame from his left side trying to burn the Wind Dragoness alive. She hovers close to the chains above her with the flames below her.

"Zeph," Spyro calls. "Stay up there! You'll get burned easily!"

"Easier said than done," Zephyrav calls back.

"How are we going to beat this flying contraption?" Aquadus asks out loud while the Ravage Rider flies around.

"It's gotta have a weakness," Boltor says eyeing their opponent.

Spyro thinks of something while dodging the cannonballs coming from the Rider's arsenal. The armor on the Rider is strong Spyro's Earth power didn't break through. The fire it shoots out from its sides provides a perfect shield. It has taken some time but Spyro has finally found a way to defeat the Ravage Rider.

"Guys," he tells his friends. "Let's see if we can make it fly across the arena."

"Where are you going with this, Spyro?" Aquadus asks.

"You'll see. Now let's do this."

Boltor and Aquadus advance on the Rider. The Ravage Rider shoots fire out keeping the Dragons away. Aquadus sprays Water out of his mouth to extinguish the fire. Boltor releases a powerful electrical beam he can muster. It strikes the window on the machine and the Skavenger ducks before he gets hit. He growls in anger and steers his machine towards them. The Electric and Water Dragon hop out of the way letting the Rider flies across the ring. Before he can reach the other side, Spyro comes in front of it and performs a new trick he has been waiting to do with his Earth power. He inhales sharply from his nose and exhales sharply with his teeth clenched. The green light of the Earth Shot breath came out and transforms into what looks like a ball attached with a green rope of energy. The Dragons are astonished to see their friend perform something new again. The Purple Dragon whips his head downwards and the ball wallops the Ravage Rider on the head. It tips over while it still goes to the other side of the arena. Spyro rolls sideways and the flying machine crashes into the wall. Gold coins fly out to the audience. Surprisingly, there is a door underneath the machine and it pops open with the legs of the driver sticking out. He struggles to get back inside but it is already too late, Zephyrav and Boltor fly in to grab his feet with their jaws and yank him out. The Skavenger lands on his back with a painful groan. When he stands up, Aquadus sprays Water at his face, Zephyrav slashes his arm, Boltor tail whips his chest, and Spyro glides towards him kicking him in the face with his back foot. The Skavenger flies across the ring flipping backwards and lands back down. He gets back up starring at the Dragons in fright. He decides to commit suicide by jumping over the edge and fall into the pits.

"Wow," Aquadus says surprisingly. "And I thought he was tough without that piece of junk."

"Apparently not," Spyro responds.

"And the Dragon Knights are the winners!" Sniff shouts from Skabb's shoulder.

The Skavenger cheer for the winners, swords swishing around and grog sloshing out while hoisting up. A group of Skavengers have been given coins and jewels for waging for the Dragon Knights.

"Nice move, Spyro," Zephyrav tells him.

"I called it the Earth Flail," Spyro says.

"Nice. I wonder what you got in store with your Electricity."

"You'll see."

"We totally rule," Sparx shouts from his lantern feeling so excited. "Maybe now we can ask for a room upgrade."

Spyro and his friends give his foster brother a look.


The Dragons have been muzzled and their wings wrapped in chain again. They and Sparx are thrown back into their cell by two muscular Skavengers before the two of them closed it up.

"Can we at least order some room service?" Sparx asks the Skavengers.

The only responses he receives from them are snorts and chuckles. They leave while laughing their heads off.

"Would you please save your wise cracks for later?" Boltor muffles in with a sigh.

"No, I'm serious," Sparx says. "If I don't get some food I'm going to freak out." An idea pops into his head just then. "I got it! Our way of escape! Why don't you guys shoot some power outta your faces and blow the gate up, huh?"

The Dragons give him a look and point to the objects on the muzzles.

"Oh, right," Sparx frowns. "Mouth guards. Forgot about that."

"Okay, let's go through the layout of the arena," Spyro says walking in his friends' view. "The chain above it prevents any fighters from escaping."

"You've got your Earth power," Aquadus brings up. "You can chew on them."

"Yeah, like hard candy." Sparx adds.

"If I do that," Spyro utters with uncertainty. "Those Skavengers outside will get me off them."

"We'll keep you covered," Boltor says in confidence.

"Right," Spyro replies nodding in agreement. He is so glad Boltor is remaining confident for them.

"And we'll keep the rest of us covered." Zephyrav adds to Boltor. She inhales from her nose and picks up a Manweersmall scent. "Mole-Yare's coming," she says

The Dragons move to the cell door to see Mole-Yare approaching. Spyro holds the lantern Sparx is in with his teeth. The leader of the Manweersmalls is carrying a scroll.

"My friends, you're in danger." Mole-Yare whispers to them. "I have a message for you from another prisoner." He hands out the scroll to them through the bars. "Here, take it."

Zephyrav takes the scroll from Mole-Yare.

"Yahoo!" Sparx exclaims, punching the air. "Fan mail!"

The Dragons move away from the door to place the scroll on the floor so they can read it clearly. Mole-Yare leaves them to it and goes somewhere else. After Zephyrav unrolls the scroll and lays it flat on the floor, they read it in their heads.

Dear friends,

There are whispers going about the ship. Word about your captivity has traveled quickly. Many of the prisoners are uneasy. They say the Ape King, Gaul, himself has placed a bounty on you and all the Dragons. These are dark times but know this, you have allies. Spyro, I look forward to the day when we can meet.

Hunter of Avalar

"Well, that was thoughtful," Sparx utters sarcastically. "I like the part about the dark times and the danger."

"Hunter…of Avalar"? Boltor asks out loud while Spyro rolls his eyes at Sparx's comment.

"That's a good name for a Cheetah," Aquadus says.

"Cheetah?" Spyro says to Aquadus.

"Cheetahs are native creatures that live in villages in the Valley of Avalar," the Water Dragon explains. "They are good allies to us."

"Hmmm." Spyro says interestingly.

"We have got to get out of here before we're captured," Boltor says seriously, pausing for affect. "…again…by Apes this time!"

A muscular Skavenger with an eye patch on his right eye and two Skavengers come in to the Dragons view of the door.

"It's show time," the muscular Skavenger grumbles.


The Dragons are at the door to the arena and waiting to go out. While waiting, Spyro is thinking about Hunter who gave him and his friends the message. He wonders which day he can meet him.

In the arena, Skabb sits down on the chair ready to watch another match. Scratch offers gallant bows to the crowd on his shoulder.

"Guests of the arena," Scratch announces. "We have exciting news for you regarding our certain combatants. Shall we bring them out?"

The crowd roars in reply they want them out and so the doors open for the Dragons. They step in the arena and form a line in front of the Skavenger captain.

"There is rumor about that this little Purple Dragon may be of great importance." Scratch says.

"You're darn right, I am," Spyro mumbles.

"What say you, Dragon," Scratch asks Spyro. "What greatness can you and your friends offer?"

"The only thing great you'll be showing us…is GREAT PAIN!" Sniff yells.

"Can't wait to get out of this place," Zephyrav whispers to her friends.

"Let us bring out…" Scratch begins and pauses for effect before announcing the Dragon Knights' next opponent. "THE EXECUTIONER!"

The doors underneath Skabb open and a huge gladiatorial warrior with gold armor, a big sword, and shield walks into the arena making thunderous footsteps. The Dragons decide to take care of this guy first before making their attempt to escape. The Executioner spreads his arms out turning around acknowledging with a nod to the crowd cheering for him. He points his sword to the sky roaring brutally.

"Dragon Knights and Executioner…" Scratch announces bring his wings up in the air. "FIGHT!"

The Executioner gives Spyro a daring stare and gestures his arm to him to come to him as he laughs maniacally.

"Come on!" he growls. "Bring it on!"

Spyro charges at the Executioner. The Executioner runs to Spyro with his shield in front of him. Once he is close enough to Spyro, he brings down a crashing blow from his sword. Spyro rolls sideways and breathes Fire at him. The gladiatorial warrior guards himself with his shield. He pushes Spyro away and Spyro skids on the arena floor. He gets up and runs to the Executioner again. The Executioner aims his sword at Spyro and Aquadus glides in out of nowhere to make a tail whip on his legs. The Executioner turns to Aquadus and kicks him. He turns back to Spyro and thrusts his sword at him. Spyro tilts his head sideways to avoid the attack. He uses his body to bash his chest armor. Spyro left a dent on it. The Executioner looks at his armor and growls angrily. Boltor fires Electricity at the gladiatorial warrior and the Executioner deflects the beam with his shield and the beam hits Spyro. Spyro recovers, his body shaking madly. He deflects the beam back at the Executioner. This time, the beam shocks him. Zephyrav spins around to make a wind current to blow the Executioner to the edge of the arena. The Executioner stabs his sword on the floor to save himself. Zephyrav keeps on blowing wind at him while Boltor gets behind her. Spyro runs to him. The Electric Dragon lies on his back and Spyro jumps at him. When Spyro almost lands on Boltor, Boltor uses his legs to give him an extra high jump. Spyro flies to the Executioner and uses his Earth strength to bang his helmet with his head. The Executioner groans in pain. He twirls around dropping his shield and leaving his sword stuck to the ground. He falls to his knees and lands on his face. The Executioner has been beaten. The Skavengers roar with triumph while others groan in frustration the Executioner lost. Six Skavengers come into the arena and push the gladiatorial warrior back to the doors where he came out.

"WHOOOO!" Sparx whoops, performing a victory dance. "We're the best!"

After the Dragons have defeated the warrior, they line up facing the Skavenger Captain and the two birds.

"Well, well." Scratch announces smiling menacingly at the Dragons. "It appears we ARE amongst greatness. The Dragon Knights have defeated everything we've thrown at them."

The Skavengers roar in disappointment. They want more show and violence.

"But fret not, oh faithful fans." Scratch assures them bringing his wings out. "Tonight…we have a special bonus match!"

The crowd roars in excitement.

"Cool!" Sparx says. "A bonus match!"

"What say you, Dragons?" Scratch asks. "Are you ready!?"

The Dragons look at each other giving each other curt nods. Spyro looks at the birds and nods in response.

"Good!" Scratch says

"Let's get it on!" Sniff yells with his left wing up.

The Skavengers roar in agreement.

"And this cues our exit." Spyro utters.

"Uh-huh," Aquadus responds.

"Right," Zephyrav responds.

"Let's go," Boltor responds.

"Dragon Knights…" Scratch yells out, "versus…the terror of the skies…the loyal servant of the Dark Master himself…!"

Spyro and his friends gasp in surprise. It cannot be, can it?

"CYNDER!" Scratch calls out her name while shaking his head rapidly

The arena door in front of Spyro's group opens and Cynder comes out to face them. Her wings are spread out, her metal claws are extended, and an evil grin has formed on her face.

"Hello, my old foes." Cynder coolly says.

Sparx and the Dragons, especially Spyro, stare at her disbelieving what they heard.

"AAH!" Sparx screams holding his head. "I told you guys she was evil!"