Author's note- Ok, when I said this would take a while, I guess I was lying.....Oh I don't know, it just happened. Anyways, this chapter is mainly preparation of what is to come. We are hitting the halfway point of this story, I plan on making at least 2 parts to this. We will see how it plays out.
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Chapter 9- Rayde
Spyro, Cynder and Hunter have just returned to the elders deep underground after finding Rayde. The elder looked at them saying, "Well done, it seems you found him. We could feel the tremors all the way back here. Well, lets get back to the surface, time is wasting and we have much to plan for." The three of them nodded, and Hunter put Rayde down while the 'table' started to rise.
Rayde's face was no different than what Spyro remembered, he looked only about 17-18 judging by the felines rate of growth. Rayde was about 6 feet tall, athletic build, dark brown hair. He wore a silver armor, and a light green pair of combat pants.
As they reached the surface, the elder spoke to everyone, "Everyone, no one is allowed to tell Rayde of his past, he must find it out himself. If told before his memories return, he will likely be confused, and grow dangerous. We cannot let that happen."
Hunter replied, "Understood. Spyro, you may need to inform the Guardians on this matter, as well as Sparx." As soon as Hunter finished, Spyro heard Terrador's voice say, "No need, we already overheard."
All of them looked up too see that the Guardians, and Sparx was already waiting for them at the surface. Sparx suddenly said, "Why does it always seem that when something cool happens, I'm not there to see it. Seriously, I missed the fight with Gaul, and Malefor---" Terrador immediately interupted, "Be quite, Sparx! You know that you had no control over those two events, and I bet you were glad you weren't in the middle of the danger." Sparx seemed to ignore him.
Cyril then looked at them and said, "Elders, you have a lot of explaining to do, you need to inform us ahead of time before you pull a move like this." Volteer added next, seemingly excited by the situation, "To think that we were pondering on where the location was of the settlement, Narris was exactly located. Only to find it has been beneath our feet for all these years! The whole thing borders on surprise and oblivious."
Once the table reached the surface, they all jumped off the table, gathering around Rayde. Sparx flew up close to him and asked, "When do you think he will wake up? He looks totally out to me."
His question was soon answered as Rayde started to stir. Sparx backed off behind the group as Rayde slowly started to open his eyes. Rayde's eyes were the same color brown as seen before.
Once Rayde fully opened his eyes, he looked at the group. He groaned then said, "Where am I? How did I get here, and who are you? More importantly, who the heck am I?" The main elder walked up close to him and said, "Hello Rayde. As for you questions," he started to point to each person, except the elders while saying there names, "This is Spyro, Cynder, Hunter, Sparx, Terrador, Cyril, and Volteer."
Rayde only sat up and said in response, "So my name is Rayde...I...can't remember anything at all. Do you know who I am?" The elder only shook his head and said, "We only know your name, nothing else." Rayde snorted and said, "Well, thats perfect. What do I do now?"
The elder looked at him, and said, "You are very important in the events to come. I have a gift for you." The elder reached deep into his robes and pulled out a sword. The hilt was a dark blue color, about a foot long, the sheath was also a dark blue. He handed the blade to Rayde, who seemingly on instinct, pulled out the sword. The blade was a basic silver color, about 4 feet long. A basic longsword.
The elder then spoke, "That sword is very special. It is made of a rare metal that will never dull. That sword will always stay sharp. There are only a handful of these swords throughout the world." Rayde sheathed the sword and said, "Uhhh, thanks...I guess. Only one problem. I don't remember the first thing about combat, or anything else for that matter." The elder replied, "You must regain you memories on your own, then everything will be clear to you."
Rayde, seeming annoyed asked, "Then where do I begin? I have no idea where to start." The elder only shook his head and said, "I have no idea where to begin, none at all." Rayde only sighed and shook his head, and looked at everyone else in the room. Rayde finally said, "I have no idea who I am, where I am, I need to regain my memories somehow, and I have no idea where to begin." Rayde chuckled before continuing, "Perfectly brilliant. Is it possible to be in a worse position than where I am now?"
Sparx said to Rayde, "At least you have people here to talk to ya, you could of woken up alone. That would suck." Rayde laughed in reply and said, "Your right on that, ehhh....Sparx, right?" Sparx nodded.
The elder spoke again, "Rayde, I want you to go to the training arena tomorrow morning, it is too late to go now. Don't worry, you path isn't as bleak as it seems. You have friends." Rayde looked back around to everyone and mumbled "friends...."
Terrador spoke next, "Perhaps it would right now be best if you got some rest, Rayde. Would you like to be woken up later tonight? We have a big holiday coming later tonight. You should enjoy yourself." Rayde looked up at him and said, "Ya, that sound good. It will also give me a chance to figure out where I am. Where are we again?"
Spyro replied to him, "Your in Warfang, the dragon city. We will explain more later tonight, for now you should get some rest." Rayde nodded. They all started to leave the chamber.
Rayde entered the room that was given to him, it was in the middle section of the large tower. The room was basic, a twin bed, a table, bathroom, and a few books. Rayde sat down on his bed with his hands on his forehead. "Why can't I remember anything, I am a stranger in a strangers house right now. Guess I will just have to figure it out later, sleep sounds very good right now." He layed down on his bed, and passed into his waking dreams.
Spyro was back at his house on his balcony with Cynder. Both very tense from the days events. Cynder asked Spyro, "What did the elders mean, "You can't defeat the coming evil even with Cynder...or something like that?" Spyro only replied, "No idea, but I hope it doesn't happen." Cynder placed her head on Spyro's shoulder as they watched the city prepare for the evening.
So it begins, but how will this end? Spyro thought.
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Meanwhile at the Mountain of Malefor:
Drome was preparing his armor, in the morning, they would march to the gates of Warfang. That is where everything will begin, but I hoped Rayde wouldn't awaken until after we attacked. But this also puts me in a better upper hand, he has no idea who he is. Drome thought.
No one questioned the order Drome established about an hour ago. No one dared to question Drome.
"Tomorrow is the beginning of the rise of the Apes, and no one can stop it." Drome said smiling.
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Here we go again.......RAH SON YAH!, sorry I have to do that. Anyway, there we go. Drome is planning something, but what? Rayde is now awake, but has no memories of his past. This is when things are going to get hard, confusing, but more importantly, more CLIFFHANGERS!!! lolz. See ya later!!
