The Legend of Spyro: Ripto's Wrath
By: Valentine McDaniel

Disclaimer: I do not in any way own any of the names of characters/places/objects/etc in this story. They belong to their respected owners.

Claimer: I own the names Salfon, Talor, and Verdina. Anyone may use those names in their story without my permission. I don't care.

A/N: I'd like to thank everyone who has had the patience to withstand these long gaps between updates. I was hit with a serious case of writers block, but school just started and I do some of my best writing during school. If you love Spyro stories, here are a few authors that I consider some of the best Spyro fanfic writers. RedDragonx, TMHB77, and Fresh Blood(His Spyro story is a crossover with Eragon. Also has a killer Eragon story!). You need to check out their stories. I know I said I'd only post this with Chapter 10, but I just couldn't wait. I'm on roll so why stop? Sorry that it's shorter then the others.

Chapter 9
Discomfort

Cynder walked out of the castle and into the yard. She looked around at all the dragons enjoying the cool autumn day. She looked up at the trees and sighed. The leaves were only just changing colors. She closed her eyes to enjoy a breeze that blew by.

She opened her eyes and started to look around the castle yard. Most of the dragons in Avalar were in the castle yard at this time of day. There were hatchlings playing, adult talking, and dragons her age hanging out under trees.

She started across the yard looking all the while looking for a pink dragon. She had to stop when a blue dragon a little bigger then her stepped in her path. He cleared his throat. "Ahem. Excuse me." He had a deep voice.

She sat down and looked at him. He seemed somewhat familiar. "Is this a matter of importance? I'm in the middle of something."

He nodded. "I am Salfon. If you remember, I was one of the dragons who had insulted you about two days ago."

Cynder's face grew angry as the memory of him came back vividly. He was with a group of dragons that had started to taunt her as she walked by them. The words "traitor" and "murderer" were the most vivid. "Yes I do!"

He frowned. "I know I was wrong, for that I am deeply sorry. I shouldn't have said what I did." He lowered his head. "Me and my family are inviting you over to have dinner with us. Please accept with my deepest apologies."

Her expression didn't change. "Are you doing this because it is your parents wish?"

Salfor shook his head. "No. For the past few days I've felt terrible and haven't slept great either. I do this on my own to make amends and clear my conscience. Will you accept?"

Cynder smiled sweetly. "Of course. I can see that you regret doing what you did. I do have one favor to ask."

Salfor sighed with relief. "Anything."

She stood back up. "May I bring my mate with me to this dinner? We had other plans for tonight but this is better."

Salfor smiled and nodded. "Of course. He is welcome to join too. I will come to your hut at sundown."

She nodded. "Very well. I will see you then."

Before he turned and walked away, Salfor lowered his head in a deep bow. "Farewell Future Guardian."

Cynder just shook her head and rolled her eyes. She still wasn't use to the fact that they would bow to her. The insults and jokes had finally died down. She was earning respect, and she was enjoying it, but thought the bowing was unnecessary.

Cynder...

She nearly jumped from Spyro's voice. She laughed. Hey, hot stuff. What's wrong?

Nothing. Just wonder what your planing on doing to Ember. I'm kinda scared to ask.

She giggled. Don't worry, I won't hurt her...much.

I was afraid of that. Hold on. I'll be there in a second.

She made sure her voice was seductive when she spoke to him again. What? Didn't get to stare at my tail long enough?

She could feel the burning blush that was creeping on his face. I thought you got a close enough look at it three nights ago. Remember? They had been working on the Binding Mark powers for the whole week. They could now send mental pictures or memories to each other. She started to send images to him from that night and giggled as he quickly found a place to lay down on his stomach in the hallway of the castle.

Cynder!

She continued to giggle as she felt his blush grow as a group of dragoness walked by. Now why are you just laying there Spyro? I thought you wanted to see me. She made her voice sound innocent. She could feel his discomfort.

You know why! Thanks to you, I'm going to have to lay here till it goes away!

Till what goes away? I have no idea what your talking about.

Your evil, you know that?

She finally stopped giggling. I know, but you love me for it anyway.

Tease.

She smiled and winked. Only to you, hot stuff.

Okay. It's finally gone. Be there in a second.

She sat down in the yard and looked up at the cloudy sky. The cool breeze made her shiver but the sun warmed her back. She closed her eyes.

She opened them when she heard running but couldn't get out of the way as a purple blur collided with her. Sending her and her attacker rolling through some bushes.

She laughed as she snuggled into Spyro's chest when they stopped rolling. She was laying on him and was enjoying her new mattress. "Hello, my love." She kissed his cheek.

"Hello." He kissed her back and smiled at her.

She sighed and laid her head on his chest as he wrapped his wings around her. "You better not get aroused. Our ends our dangerously lined up."

Spyro sighed as he watched a cloud. "Cynder?"

Cynder looked up at him. "Yeah?"

He looked down at her, looking her in the eyes. "I'm ready. I want to have hatchlings."

She gasped and got up into a sitting position on top of him. "But, the Guardians say we're too young."

He laughed. "They're all hypocrites. Both Cyril and Ignitus had hatchlings when they where younger then us. Volteer and Terrador had theirs when they where only a year older then we are. Terrador told me all about it. He also gave me his blessing to do this."

Cynder looked down at him seriously. "Are you sure this is what you want? Do you believe we could raise them?"

Spyro nodded. "Yes, besides, I find it harder and harder each day to control myself around you. You call us mates and yet we haven't became one. There is no one else I want to share this with more then you." He began to kiss and nibble her neck gently.

Cynder sighed and started to purr deep in her throat. She hated how he knew about that one weak spot would make her purr. It made her feel like agreeing to anything he asked, but she had been wanting this as much as he did anyways. She brought her blushing face down to his and whispered. "I'm ready too."

A/N: Well there you have it. The 9th chapter. I'll start writing the 10th chapter tomorrow. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Again, sorry that it's shorter then the others.