Chapter 7: Spyro's Mission
Spyro: He thinks that man is me! He knew him at a glance! That stranger he has found, this man could be my chance! Why should I save his hide? Why should I right this wrong when I have come so far and struggled for so long? If I speak, I am condemned, if I stay silent, I am damned! I am the master of hundreds of workers, they all look to me. How can I abandon them, how can they live if I am not free? If I speak, I am condemned, if I stay silent, I am damned! (He thinks about it for a second, and when he begins singing again, we see the silver candelabras from the church light up in the background) Who am I? Can I condemn this man to slavery? Pretend I do not see his agony? This innocent who bears my face, who goes to judgment in my place! Who am I? Can I conceal myself for evermore? Pretend I'm not the man I was before? And must my name until I die be no more than an alibi? Must I lie? How can I ever face my fellow man? How can I ever face myself again? My soul belongs to God, I know. I made that bargain long ago. He gave me hope, when hope was gone; he gave me strength to journey on. (He steps in front of the court. Knowing what he must do) Who am I? Who am I? I am Spyro Valjean! (He unbuttons his shirt to reveal the number tattooed to his chest.) And so Hunter, you see it's true, That man bears no more guilt than you! Who am I? 24601!
(The scene changes, showing Cynder is lying in a hospital bed, deliriously dreaming of her daughter Ember.)
Cynder: Ember, it's turned so cold. Ember, it's past your bedtime. You've played the day away, and soon it will be night. Come to me, Ember, the light is fading. Don't you see the evening star appearing? Come to me, and rest against my shoulder. How fast the minutes fly away and every minute colder. Hurry near, another day is dying. Don't you hear, the winter wind is crying? There's a darkness which comes without a warning, but I will sing you lullabies and wake you in the morning.
(Spyro enters.)
Spyro: Oh, Cynder, our time is running out. But Cynder, I swear this on my life
Cynder: Look, Messieur, where all the children play
Spyro: Be at peace, be at peace evermore.
Cynder: My Ember...
Spyro: Shall live in my protection
Cynder: Take her now
Spyro: Your child will want for nothing
Cynder: Good Messieur, you come from God in Heaven.
Spyro: And none will ever harm Ember As long as I am living.
Cynder: Take my hand, the night grows ever colder.
Spyro: Then I will keep you warm.
Cynder: Take my child, I give her to your keeping.
Spyro: Take shelter from the storm
Cynder: For God's sake, please stay till I am sleeping, and tell Ember I love her. And I'll see her when I wake...
(She dies with a smile; Hunter arrives.)
Hunter: Spyro, at last, we see each other plain `Messieur le Mayor', You'll wear a different chain.
Spyro
Before you say another word, Hunter, before you chain me up like a slave again, Listen to me! There is something I must do. This woman leaves behind a suffering child. There is none but me who can intercede, In Mercy's name, three days are all I need. Then I'll return, I pledge my word. Then I'll return...
Hunter: You must think me mad! I've hunted you across the years. A man like you can never change. A man... such as you...
Spyro (in counterpoint to Hunter): Believe of me what you will! There is a duty that I'm sworn to do! You know nothing of my life! All I did was steal some bread! You know nothing of the world! You would rather see me dead! But not before I see this justice done! I am warning you Hunter, I'm a stronger man by far! There is power in me yet! My race is not yet run! I am warning you Hunter! There is nothing I won't dare! If I have to kill you here, I'll do what must be done!
Hunter (in counterpoint to Spyro): Men like me can never change! Men like you can never change! No, 24601, My duty's to the law! You have no rights, come with me 24601! Now the wheel has turned around, Spyro Valjean is nothing now! Dare you talk to me of crime and the price you had to pay! Every man is born in sin! Every man must choose his way! You know nothing of Hunter! I was born inside a jail! I was born with scum like you, I am from the gutter too!
(Spyro breaks chair and threatens Hunter with the broken piece. Turns to Cynder.)
Spyro: And this I swear to you tonight
Hunter: There is no place for you to hide
Spyro: Your child will live within my care
Hunter: Wherever you may hide away
Spyro: And I will raise her to the light.
Spyro & Hunter: I swear to you, I will be there!
(They fight, Hunter is knocked out. Spyro escapes.)
Oh boy, Spyro's running from the law again! That's right folks, I'm not dead! Homecoming week at school has ended and my studies are taking top priority at the moment to the point where I have almost no time to edit my three work in progress stories. However, I do have good news; Book 3 in The Return of Malefor is coming by sometime in October, hopefully after October 5th. I know the date is a little obscure, but it'll work out somehow! Now, onto the riddle from last time: A train is the answer, considering a train has Engineers. Get it? Engine-Ears? You get it, I'm sure, but anyways, considering I plan to start "The Ties that Bind" pretty soon, I'm about to present the final riddle and it's answer gives a crucial clue to understanding the plot of the story. Here's the riddle: "What's most alluring when its lowest or highest; when it's in the air or in a hole; when it's served you yet you can't touch it?" Now, if you send in an answer to this riddle, this time it's going to be a little different. I have received no answers to my previous riddles, so I'm going to cancel that idea of a contest for good at this point. This time, if you send me an answer in any way shape or form from this website, I will send some crucial plot details to the storyline of "The Ties that Bind" and, you have the option to provide an idea for Book 4! So if you want to assist me in this endeavor, I would wholly appreciate it. So send in an answer if you know it! In the meantime, R.I.P. Cynder, and to see how this whole thing turns out, tune in next chapter! Same Time, Same Channel!
