Banishment of Darkness

"Tell me again where we are going?"

"The well of souls, there we can begin your training."

It has been nearly two days since they had left Warfang and already they had reached the edge of Twilight Falls, and all Spyro could think about was Cynder, ever since he told his love for her he was feeling uneasy, with many questions but no answers for 1 year…

"But why couldn't the others know?" although, Spyro had asked these questions many times and each time he was answered the same response, which left him feeling unsatisfied.

"Because we cannot allow anyone to interrupt, the ties we had forged between our realm and the spirit realm are very fragile and so no other dragon should be in the room at the same time in fear of disruptions."

Despite Spyro's repetitive questions Dusk was surprising a lot more patient than Spyro expected. Spyro sighed, he should've expected the same answer but some part of relished for more information.

Silence followed as the duo made their way deeper into the forest.

"You are worried aren't you?"

"Am I that easy to read?"

"No…But from simply observing you I start to learn."

Spyro was worried to say the least, he was worried how the city was reacting to his sudden disappearance, his events that day, and more importantly Cynder.

"How long have you been watching over me then?"

"Before you returned to Warfang…"

"That Long…" Spyro sighed

"Get down."

During their journey Spyro and Dusk had encountered many groups of grublins and orcs, sometimes even to the point where they took night shifts over the howling they heard. This had drastically sharpened Spyro's senses. Both hid behind a grassy ridge, as a cluster of grublins wandered by completely oblivious.

"Spyro, I want you to engage them, but this time using your breaths…"

"But my energy is gone…I can't do any breath attacks…"

"They should at least start to come back by now, what was the first element you learnt?"

"Fire."

"Then try that, and anyhow grublins are no threat in case my hypothesis is incorrect, so you might as well try it."

Spyro couldn't disagree with the logic, grublins had always been weak and there is only one way to find out about these kind of things. So Spyro just crouched, ready to strike the unsuspected grublins. And boom, Spyro launched out of the ferns like a small purple missile.

The startled grublins simply fell backwards much to the amusement of Spyro, but before they had the chance Spyro unleashed an inferno of fire, as it engulfed the poor grublins in the flame's burning grips, melting their soggy frog like skin. Spyro grinned at the destruction he had caused

"It feels good having it back, I wonder if my other abilities had come back?"

"Spyro… that's enough."

"But…what if they have come back…"

"No, what I did was a mistake, you testing your abilities only draw upon the darkness manifesting inside of you…"

Spyro shook his head "Sorry…should we get going?"

Spyro tried to take a few steps shaking like leaf, before collapsing.

"hmm, perhaps not, we should stay here the night, it seems your increase of power had left you physically and mentally drained, and may take a little while to recover from."

"Okay, I'll get some wood for the fire…"

"That may not be a wise idea, I'll go retrieve it and procure anything edible for us to eat, you just rest." Dusk replied, heading off deeper into the forest.

In a way, Umbreon kinda reminded Spyro of Hunter, his soothing words and compassion reminded him of the cheetah, making him feel safe. "I hope you're okay Hunter…"

It was then Spyro heard it, a rustling from the bushes slightly ahead of him. At first Spyro thought it was Umbreon back already but these rustlings were far smaller than the fox, and even for a grublin, and there wasn't anyone else around so Spyro presumed it was an enemy however Spyro was simply too exhausted to fight.

"Whoever you are, I recommend stay away, I am the purple dragon and not afraid to use my Flame breath on you!"

"Woah, woah, easy there bro, it's just me! Your simple awesome friendly neighbourhood dragonfly!"

A golden glow and a flicker of wings zipped out the bush much to the startled dragon's surprise.

"Sparx! What are you doing here?"

"Saving your dough once again bro! Come on, let's go before Blue V returns!" Sparx insisted, trying to get Spyro off his haunches. Despite his small efforts.

"Saving? I don't need rescuing; I came here my own accord with..." Spyro was cut off as Dusk came sprinting back.

"Is everything alright Spyro?"

"Aaaaargh! Please don't eat me, take Spyro instead, he is way softer and less chewy to eat."

"Why is Sparx here Spyro? You know the arrangements that were made.""

"I don't know, why are you here Sparx?"

"Please don't take me! I'm too young and beautiful to die!"

"He's not going to eat you Sparx… he's a friend that believes he can help me rid me off this insanity."

"Oh sure, then what's with the black skin and creepy V on his head?

"Not everything black is evil Sparx…" Spyro acted with hostility, in case Sparx makes a remark about Cynder being evil.

"Huh, well I'm still not trusting you Blacky…hang on I can't call you that…that name belongs to Cynder…well I still not trusting you Blacky two! Hang on that's still not right…Mr psycho's doppelganger has that title, well it's your lucky day Blacky three!"

Umbreon just stood there unsure of what to do while Spyro just sat there uncomfortably.

"Well Dusk…this is my brother…"

"Sparx was it? Nice to meet you, unfortunately however your presence is unexpected and unneeded"

"Unneeded? Dude I'm always needed. Come on Spyro were going home!"

"I'm sorry Sparx but I can't"

"Wadda you mean you can't? Blacky three here has just insulted me – Sparx, god of the tall plains, therefore he doesn't appreciate me, which means you shouldn't either, hang on that's wrong, he doesn't appreciate any of us!"

"Sparx…I need to do this! And he is the only one that can help me." Spyro pleaded

"Man, you left here without a word to ANY of us, let alone invite me and you expect me to trust everything you say?"

"Actually I do sparx…as a brother…please."

"Sparx, though I do not fully I understand the bonds between brothers (as unusually as this one is…) If we do not do this Spyro as you know him will cease to exist."

"Well why do you need to leave the city then?"

"I'm afraid we cannot tell you, forgive the harsh words, but if you choose to return now, you must promise not to tell anyone of seeing us, that includes Cynder, your guardians and friends."

"Whaat? You expect me to go home and do nothing!"

"Or now that I think of it you can come with us, I'm sure Spyro would appreciate the company of someone trusted."

"Oh sure, try and confuse me with, wait did you say come along?"

"But it thought you said no one could interfere Dusk?"

"All dragons and a few exceptions to other species have actually got the ability to link between the realms, so therefore your brother poses no threat to this."

"woah, woah, woah, what's with all the mystical and voodoo stuff?"

Spyro was practically weeping with relief, although he agreed to go along he wasn't entirely sure how on earth he would cope alone.

"In order for Spyro to combat his darker self we need the help of the dragon ancestors."

"R-i-ight…"

"Anyway, it's about time we got some rest, Sparx, if you could look after Spyro while I go collect some firewood, he is worn out."

"Of cause, I'm put on baby-sitting duty…"

"I'll be back in a moment." Umbreon said, once again disappearing into the brush

"So what's with leaving your own bro at home, come on, spill the beans."

"He said…"

"I know what he said but it seems to me you didn't hesitate about leaving, what gives, because to be frank, I'm quite offended."

"But…"

"Out with it, why-did-you-leave-without-your-best-bro?"

"I don't know!"

" Sigh…Bro, can you give me any other answer?"

"…I don't know…"

"...Eurgh!" Sparx screamed while pulling his antennas. Sparx breathed in and regained his composure "What is so hard to tell…"

"Please sparx, I'm tired so could you please keep it down" Spyro sighed

"Oh really, I'm trying to help for once and you're just yaddedaddeing around?"

"Sparx…"

Then a thought of realization hit Sparx as he went back into dramatic mode. "You don't hate me do you?! You couldn't, not your own brother!"

"Sparx…I could never hate you, yes you're annoying and an eye sore but your still my best brother."

"Then why did you leave without a goodbye…?"

"Because…"

It was then Umbreon returned, balancing several large branches on his back.

"Sparx go easy on your brother, his both mentally and physically exhausted."

"And I'm not, I've been the one following you for two days."

"How come we never saw you then?"

"Oh trust me I was behind you…far behind you."

"At least you're alright."

"Well it's better than what I can say for the city…"

"You know? Tell me please!"

"Well after you went into hiding the city when into an uproar…wait you don't know?" Sparx asked

Spyro nodded nervously.

"Well they were demanding the temple where you were, for you to face some kind of trial or something, trust me dude I've never seen someone go from hero to zero in an instant, they pretty much hate you more than Cynder now. Is this the reason why you left?"

"I see…I need some time to think." Spyro replied sadly, taking off with a little difficulty.

"Sheesh, every time he hears a bit of bad news he disappears."

"I would recommend you be more considerate to your brother, he's been through a lot these past few days."

"Fine, I'll go apologise and all that..." Sparx said, wandering off to the direction to where he thinks Spyro is.

"That won't be necessary, I will, can you simply start the fire going with the timber I have acquired please? I also recommend you stay near it, the woods of this forest give off a smell that deters most of Malefor's forces."

"What do I look like, a dragon?"

"I suppose not." Umbreon replied, and instead blew a few embers of a ghostly fire, igniting it instantly.

"How do you do that? I thought purple boy could only do some much?"

"I control many powers, some simple, others more complex, but each takes time and effort to control, and even more so to master…."

"Why does everyone have to reply in riddles?"

But Umbreon was already back into the forest. Looking out for the purple drake.

"Oh sure, leave me in perhaps the third or fourth spookiest place on my own."

eighteen hours ago in Warfang, Cynder was whimpering, at the events unfolded and what had become of Spyro, and while everyone else had gone to sleep, some in their new quarters while others the same. Only Draco remained behind to sooth the scared dragoness, until he eventually went to bed. The next morning, Cynder hadn't slept very well and had gotten up at first light, that's when she decided to check on Spyro.

She stepped out of her room and went to the next one.

"Spyro, Are you there?"

No response. So Cynder quietly pushed the door, revealing no sight of either dragon or dragonfly.

"Was yesterday just a dream? Am I still just dreaming?" Cynder thought confused, as the thought of Spyro actions weighed heavily on her mind, his rampage, his disappearance, but most of all his kiss. So she closed the door and decided she was going to get something to eat, so she made her way down to the mess hall. When she was down there she was surprised to see the moles already either cleaning or cooking, so she strolled over to the kitchen

"Ah mistress Cynder, Up early today?" Chisel called out after spotting her.

"Afraid so, hey you haven't seen Spyro anywhere have you?"

"Afraid not, news of his disappearance spread fast, some say he was abducted, some say killed, while a few say he simply disappeared."

"Oh no…not with these again…" Cynder whimpered, as fear took hold of her like a web.

"Perhaps the guardians may something of it, I heard Master Terrador was looking for either of the two of you earlier, but was busy elsewhere"

"Right thank you."

So she went off, in looking for Terrador, and after searching for a little while she found him in the front foyer talking to someone, so she bounded over until she spotted Terrador's associate, and at the sight she hid immediately.

"I told you chief Prowlus, we do not know of the purple dragon's whereabouts at this point!" Terrador stood his ground.

"Liar, I know you're hiding him, I wish to simply speak to him, now if you would let me and my men search the temple I'm sure we could find him ourselves."

"You do not have authorisation" Terrador bellowed putting his wings out for extra measure to prevent the cheetahs from passing.

"Fine, but mind you that we will see the purple dragon, one way or the other" Prowlus yells over his back as he and his men walk back down the steps.

That was when Cynder reappeared and went over.

"Master Terrador!" Cynder called out

Terrador took one glance at her before storming at her.

"How long had Spyro had this infestation!"

"Wha?" Cynder was caught by surprise of the question.

"Answer me now!"

"Back, back in the Well of souls, when he was struck by a beam of convexity 3 years ago…"

"And where is he now?"

"I don't know!"

"And do you have it as well then?" Terrador continued, like an endless onslaught

"No…no…" Cynder replied meekly

"Liar! Where is Spyro?"

"She's telling the truth!" A new voice sliced through.

Terrador turned to see Draco standing there.

"You do not have any authorisation to tell me who is and isn't lying!"

"I don't…but they do." Draco replied, indicating to the other guardians standing there flabbergasted.

"Master Terrador this is most certainly unlike you, your uncalculatable disciplinary prevents you from going haywire, what happened?"

"Yes, I have to agree this is very unlike you, yelling at a child like that, very unruly of yourself if you ask me."

Terrador just stood there, breathing heavily

"Perhaps now would be the time for you to cool off Terrador?" Cyril suggested

Terrador didn't say a word, as he hung his head in shame and left.

"Please accept our sincerest apologies Cynder, that was very unlike Terrador." Cyril said

"It's okay…You…you haven't seen Spyro have you?" Cynder replied

"I'm afraid not, we have already sent guards to explore areas outside the city for him.

Both other guardians took that as a signal to leave, leaving Cynder and Draco alone

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine…I'm just worried about Spyro."

"I understand, but there is nothing we can do now…"

"We…we aren't too late…to save him are we?

Draco remained quiet and Cynder just looked at him, unable to read his expressions

"Should we get something to eat?"

"That maybe a good idea."

"Thanks."

"Anything for a friend!"

So they both made their way back to the mess hall, where it was starting to fill up with guards and moles getting breakfast in before their long day of work.

On the way to the kitchen, they over heard a group of moles

"Have you heard, the purple dragon had vanished again." One said

"Yes but did you also here that they say he had changed, he turned black or something?"

"I was there, he kinda looked like Malefor back in those crystal projections" Another responded

"You don't suppose he'll end up like him do you?"

"I don't know, I hope not, he seemed the nice kind."

Cynder turned away in spite. "Of cause he won't end up like Malefor"

So they both got their Breakfasts and headed to a table until a familiar dragoness called them over?

"What are you doing here?"

"Well…after Spyro turned dark..."

"Wait! You saw Spyro, when?"

"Back when he…turned dark yesterday."

"I know but what happened. But please tell me what happened afterwards."

"Please…don't make me."

"Please Ashley. This means so much to me. I need to know."

"I'm sorry when I saw him… I just…I just ran here…I'm sorry, It was just so frightening."

"But what happened to Spyro."

"I don't know…I'm sorry."

Cynder just sighed, she hated not knowing what happened to Spyro more than anything.

"What happened before then…?"

"I was forced…to accompany Mother to the gardens, where her and several dragons abducted him, and forced him to walk the streets for whatever reason. It was then Spyro went black and I fled here."

"What happened to Gravelle? Surely she would know."

"I don't know where she went. I ran here and incidentally found father talking to the guardians… So I told them what happened and they sent the guards.

"Ashley, one last thing please?" Draco asked

"I guess…"

"Can you tell me what caused Spyro to change?"

"I don't know, it was when Gravelle was threatening me with death."

This left Draco pondering, until he replied. "It seems he may have liked you Ashley, perhaps it was his selfless nature that drove him there, wanting to protect you."

"He liked me? But I thought…"

"It is only a theory, but unfortunately this theory is full of flaws and therefore may be incorrect."

"Of caused it flawed…Spyro admitted yesterday his emotions…Oh I wish he was here now, so I could just return his love."

"I think it's time though, I believe training starts for you soon and me and Cynder and I must go and do something."

"We do?"

"Yes, though circumstances had changed that didn't change our objective, what we seek is still there in the library, however there is something else I require of you.

"Right?"

"You know Spyro better than anyone else here, so you're our best hope of finding him. Please Cynder."

"Of cause I will." In fact, she was secretly hoping to be able to try and find him.

"Well, Dad needs me for something, were living here from now on anyway after the events…Gravelle is now a wanted person."

So the 3 dragons divided, Ashley around the temple, Cynder exploring Avalar and Draco inside the library.

Two hours after Dark Spyro incident.

So Draco went, back to the Jewelworth's establishment, where he quickly gained access and another audience with Gravelle.

"What happened Today!" Draco demanded

"The Purple Dragon is now gone, what more do you want?"

"What more do I want? What more did I want! I didn't want him gone."

"You wanted to turn the city against him, well now they had seen his dark side and now there are whispers he will end up like Malefor, and now he had disappeared, there is nothing stopping us!"

"You half-dim witted fool! Not only that you had blown your own cover!"

"I don't see the problem, money will solve problem, heck I bet that fox had taken the dragon far from here, out of the way."

"Money won't bribe the Guardians…wait, did you say fox?"

"Yes, Black with a Blue V on his head."

" Aaaaargh! You useless grublin! That fox is not here to get Spyro away, he is here to cure him you useless hang bag of a reptile!"

"Mind your language you little toad, I doubt that fox can do anything for him, you said nothing can cure that plague of his."

"I never said that, I said I can't think of a way, but he on the other hand can. Argh, if only I could tear you up here, but unfortunately I need access to your money…"

"Well you know where to find him. Don't you?

"Of cause I don't. Otherwise I would be there now killing that freak.

"Just remember your other part worm."

"And make sure you and your buffoons get out of the city. it won't take long for the Guardians to be breathing down your neck for Answers. And don't worry, I will have that scroll before he returns." Draco replied as he turned to leave.

Present time, back at the enchanted forest, Spyro had just settled down, gazing at the gleaming moon in the sky, as tranquillity surrounded him like a veil of glass.

"Is this how life was meant to be, when Malefor is gone, where peace reigned over like a rainbow?"

"That is what many believed Spyro. Your destiny may not be at an end, but it will be alright in the end…" Umbreon said, piercing the veil of silence, but not breaking it instead, strengthening it.

Spyro turned to see Dusk laying there, also staring at the moon.

"I like this spot…few others know it yet it always set me at ease here, helps replenish my energy"."

"I know how you feel…its soothing for the soul, I don't even feel tired anymore, as if I could just fly forever."

"Exactly, Spyro…have you ever had a peaceful moment in your life, where you feel your troubles and responsibilities just melt away?"

"I did once, before all this I was a carefree…dragonfly I guess."

"I see…you were raised by dragonflies I hear…"

"Now that I think about it…there must have been more than Mine and Cynder's eggs saved, because back then there was another dragoness, who also thought she was a dragonfly…Ember…I haven't seen her in forever. I wonder how she is holding up?"

Silence settled between them like snow once again.

"He's not truly gone is he…"

"I'm not sure It is…"

"It?"

"Yes, Malefor and the Dark Master used to be two different entities, the dark master is something similar to what is infesting you, Malefor is however someone that used to be like you."

"But that's not possible…I'm nothing like Malefor."

"Easy Spyro, relax, let the moon sooth you before we continue. But Malefor never got the chance to do what we are doing now…"

Silence descended once again.

"There are times I wish I was someone else, where I could be myself, not the hero everyone expects me to be. How can I expect to be the one to save the world again if I can't even save myself? I wish I wasn't the one to make the decisions, the one to bear responsibility when things go wrong… I mean what if I fail…what if I do become like Malefor."

The moon not only calmed the dragon, it brought the truth out of him, as if no one was listening. Allowing his speech to flow, allowing him to reflect on his true emotions.

"You should never wish you were someone else, because in the end, you can only be you, and all you can do is the best that you can do. But if you didn't do it…then who would've?"

"I…don't know…"

"Remember as well all the friends you've made, those who are grateful for you for being you. You would just wish that away?"

"But right now, I bet they only see me as the monster I am…"

"They don't see you as a monster, nor as a hero, but a friend, and that's all you have to be right now, a friend…"

"You remind me a lot of Ignitus…"

"He was a very influential dragon…because you also remind me of him. I think it's time we head back though…we need to eat and rest up" Umbreon suggested, getting back up.

"5 more minutes? And could you send Sparx…I need to talk to him."

"Very well, I shall send Sparx" Umbreon replied

"Thank you" Spyro smiled for the first time in what seemed like forever.

So Umbreon left, Spyro decided to play around with his fire so he breathed a small candle light which he dropped into his hand, and instead it levitated, so he decided just to play around with it and passed it hand to hand shortly after Sparx arrived

"Yo bro, why is it you always get the best views first?"

"You like this view?"

"Well the moons cool and all, so I guess yes?"

"That's great"

"When did someone smack a smile on your face?"

"I do not know…"

"And is that fire in your hands?"

"Yes, it is."

"Well good for you man…" Sparx smiled, as he settled down on Spyro's head.

Silence descended.

"Hey Sparx…The reason I never told you…was because I shouldn't have had to burden my problems upon you. You done more than enough to be a hero. And for that Thank you."

"Spyro, man, We're brothers it's our job to help each other with burdens. I mean I haven't been the best of brothers, but even after all the fun I poked at you… I still remember you risked your own safety to save me from those apes. And I never even thanked you…"

"You don't have to brother…"

"Oh yeah, I forgot to ask what happened then?"

"When?"

"You know, our little chat about your lady friend?

Spyro blushed "Oh err…"

"Come on, tell me."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Of cause something happened, you're blushing and hiding the truth."

"Fine…something did happen…but it didn't happen after our talk, it as just before we left."

"Out with it already."

"I kissed her alright"

"No way dude, you did, I told you she would've gone for you!"

"But it's complicated…"

"What's complicated about that?" Sparx asked, noticing the slight nervousness in Spyro's tone. Did you like, sneak in the middle of the night and swept her off her feet like the noble dragon you were."

"Not from far that actually."

"No way really, which part was off then?"

"The noble, I kinda flew into the room, kissed and left without many words…" Spyro admitted sadly, at the thought of Cynder's crying words.

"That…has to be one of the worst first kisses I've heard of.

"Well what about yours? You know…"

"She does not count!"

Feeling that he had turned the tables Spyro pressed in for the kill "Oh what was her name… Sapphire?"

"Alright point proven, I've seen worst first kisses, and by the way her looks were deceiving, her lips were like gravel…not a pretty memory."

Spyro laughed.

"Enjoy this moment Spyro…for it will your last on… as the old Spyro." Umbreon said to himself from a distance "But for now we must move, if what Spyro says is true we should be good to go. We are not too far now."

So Umbreon then went down and confronted the two brothers again "I've decided that Spyro, since you're looking much better (thank you sparx) we should continue, we should save half a day of time to make up for time already expended, and when we arrive we can rest better then. It is only a couple of hours from now until we get there."

"Oh phew, I wasn't sure how Spyro was going to remain on sentry duty with you around" Sparx sighed a relief

"Cut it out already sparx."

"What, it never hurts to be cautious, isn't that what you keep telling me."

"That...is perhaps one of the smartest things that has come out of your mouth."

"Finally…"

"Sorry to interrupt but we should get going, we should make it before sunrise."

"Right…"

So Dragon, Dragonfly and Fox left, climbing up the waterfall that once they descended, though the caves the once flew through, and back into the catacombs they had once escaped, back into the chamber they had been trapped in for 3 years. By this point Sparx however fallen asleep on top of Spyro's head/

"It seems were back, Spyro, Sparx, rest easy here." Umbreon instructed

A female voice echoed around the room.

"Finally you're back, I've waiting for you to return!"

Spyro just froze while Dusk just looked in the direction of the voice.

"I thought I did a good job considering I gave myself a week to get Spyro here?"

"Wait hold on, who is she?"

"Spyro, this is Dawn. My Partner and Mate."

The Lavender Fox was as big as Dusk, but was leaner and had shorter hair. And very similar to Dusk in the fact she had a red V on her forehead."

"I see you have done well Dusk!" She says approaching the trio and nuzzling him.

"You didn't mention you had a mate?"

"We have our reasons honey, do not worry."

"It was important that as much information about ourselves was concealed, we must be hidden from our enemies to stop them learning of our plan. Hence why when I rescued you from the dragons I only did so because my paw was forced."

"Right."

"How are things your end though Dawn?"

"Peachy perfect, your back earlier than expected, but not too earlier that preparations weren't done."

"So we are good to go?"

"We will be, once our guests are well rested."

"Why, what is happening now?"

"Did you not tell him Dusk sweetheart?"

"I told him as much as he needed to know."

"Wait, tell me what?"

"Spyro, after you have rested we need to start with your training."

"You've told me that, so where are the spirits?"

"That is the other part I haven't told you. But that is because I wasn't sure how you would react. In order for you to meet these spirits you'll need to enter their pocket dimensions. When or What they do then I do not know."

"Don't worry sweetie, they have agreed to help."

"How do you know?"

"I simply have the power to communicate with spirits is all. It's awesome."

"Well if the spirits could visit me whenever, why take me all the way here?"

"The Well of Souls acts like a magnet for souls. Drawing them in and making it very hard to communicate with a specific one. But we got lucky considering our abilities helped us. But if we go too far away well, they wouldn't be able to reach Spyro. So for the next year we shall remain here. Dawn and I will make sure to bring plenty of food and water while keeping you safe."

"…Can we leave at all? To visit back home?"

"I understand this is the hardest part for you Spyro. But I am afraid not. There is still more to this."

"More, how much more?"

"I'm afraid we have to put you into a state of crystalized sleep, very similar to the first one you were in."

"Wait what? A time crystal? For an entire year?!"

"Not a time crystal, a Spirit crystal, do not worry sugar, we will help you of cause. It's the only way for the spirits to communicate with you."

"This…is why I didn't want to tell you. I'm sorry but I wasn't sure how you would react."

"Why do I have to be crystallised? Why can't they just visit me in my sleep?"

"Calm down Spyro… you are letting your emotions control you."

"What do you expect. You are trying to imprison me; You're trying to help by isolating me from the rest of the world! I doubt you're here to help me at all!" Spyro says, distorting the air around him.

"I'm sorry Spyro." Dawn said, as quickly a flash, she placed a paw on the dragon, putting him into a state of sleep.

"Relax Spyro. Take a few deep breaths in…and out. Now is the time we begin his training."

And as if Spyro was listening his breathing becomes more calm, slowing in pace and intensity. But in truth he could see through his subconscious. "…Cya in a year bro."

Between the two foxes they moved Spyro to the centre of the room, where by placing fragments of the original time crystal, along with various other gems, encircled the dragon (after removing the dragonfly and resting him on the side.) It was then they performed a ritual, causing the dragon and crystals to levitate into the air, where they begin merging at the centre. A bright white flash ensued that engulfed the room. But once it cleared, the Purple dragon was encapsulated in deep purple crystal.

"And now it's up Spyro…from this point. There is nothing we can do."

"Good luck Spyro…and See you in a year."

Another slow chapter before the action intensifies again. But still I consider a nicely written one.