I have been put off Writing because of some matters but you have nothing to fear I will see this Trilogy to the End you have my word on that. Here is the question from last chapter: Who is going to win this Tense Showdown between two powerful Fire dragons competing for the Fire guardian position. Well let's find out. Enjoy.

Chapter 9: Trials of Fire part 2

Flame and Scorch were waiting for the signal to begin the Flaming Showdown which has not been done in centuries since Ignitus was the Fire guardian. Scorch was shouting to Flame" Are you ready to lose Loser". Flame got annoyed by his pestering" We will who loses in the next 4 minutes Scorch." Spyro and Astral had their eyes locked on the Flame and Scorch while Cynder was talking to Frost. "Ignitus stood there" 3" Scorch and Flame glared at eachother.

"2" Flame got excited "1" Scorch smirked at Flame and secretly built up his Fire ball" BEGIN" Scorch launched Fire balls at Flame. He dodged them one by one as Scorch shot more." Is that the best you got?" As he finished shouting he shot fire balls colliding with Scorch's fire balls producing multiple explosions. The dragon kept it up not one fire ball was breaking through the wall of explosions.

They both jumped into the air and Scorch shot a Fire blast. Flame did not spot it while he shot a fire ball. Flame suddenly got hit and fell to the floor. Scorch took the opportunity while Flame was recovering from the hit.

He shot a fire ball which hit Flame on the head. Smoke enshrouded Flame and all around him. Spyro gasped as he saw Flame being hit he thought to himself" Come on Flame you can beat him. You have to beat him. You have to win. It is for the best."

Scorch landed next to the smoke and laughed" Did you really think you had a chance against me. No one can beat me. I am stronger than anyone". Spyro smirked by that" And that's what Tyrone said and look what happened there.

" As soon as Scorch stopped laughing Flame collided into him in a Comet Dash which knocked him down. Flame then launched himself into the air and shot a fire blast engulfing Scorch" Argggggghhhhh." Flame looked to see Scorch recover.

Scorch got up and shouted" If you think this is over you are mistaken" Scorch leaped into the air and collided into Flame and attempting to Claw him" Flame got clawed in the Face and was forced to the ground" Argh". Ignitus Spoke up" 1 minute remaining".

Flame grabbed Scorch and did a comet dash crashing scorch on the floor. Scorch built up a flame barrier forcing Flame off him. Scorch Built up a ball and launched it into the air. Flame readied himself to dodge any attacks. The ball exploded and fired several fire balls at Flame.

Flame dodged them one by one. The fire balls produced big explosions. Flame made a wall of fire which reflected the shots back at Scorch. He did not expect this and got hit by his own fire balls. "30 seconds remaining". Flame took to the sky. Scorch followed. Flame thought to himself" Got to wrap this up." The two started firing beams of fire at eachother. They each got hit and hit the ground. The two brawlers got up slowly. "10 seconds remaining." Flame and Scorch built up Fire around them of extreme heat. They both went into a comet dash into eachother. The two collided and caused an explosion. The entire field was covered in smoke. No one could see anything" Times up" Everyone looked into the smoke and could see a shadow of one of them but couldn't tell who. There was another lying on the floor unconscious as he wasn't moving. The smoke was giving way.

Everyone held their breath. When the smoke disappeared they saw Flame still standing but he was badly injured and looked like he was going to collapse any second. Everyone cheered. Spyro jumped up in joy and ran to Flame" YOU DID IT FLAME YOU DID IT." Flame smiled as he saw everyone cheering. Scorch was being carried away by 2 dragon doctors. Cynder was smiling as was Astral who was dreaming of being that one day. The other kids were sleeping. Spyro helped Flame to the stage next to Ignitus.

"WELL IT LOOKS LIKE OUR WINNER IS CLEAR. LET US CONGRATULATE OUR CHAMPION: FLAME" Everyone cheered and whistled and held their hands in the air. Flame was so happy because he had never been given this kind of attention before. Everyone was happy. The guardians were impressed and excited as they would soon have two new reliable and brave guardians with them: Spyro and Flame.

3 hours later...

Spyro walked Flame to his room" Well fought Flame. You will soon be doing the ceremony with me to become guardians." Flame smiled as he lay down on his bed" Yea it is going to be great. Well I am going to be resting for a few days now until all these wounds are gone". Spyro nodded and smiled" I will see you later." Spyro rushed out his room.

Meanwhile at the infirmary...

Scorch was lying on a table with lots of bandages" DAMN YOU FLAME. YOU WILL PAY DEARLY FOR THIS. YOU HAVE TAKEN AWAY MY CHANCE TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU HAVE TAKEN MY CHANCE TO MAKE THINGS EASIER FOR GETTING MY MATES. YOU WILL PAY I PROMISE YOU THAT YOU IMBICELE." Scorch laid there with Anger burning in him as he set his sights for revenge.

In Spyros' room...

Cynder was watching the kids as they were enjoying themselves on the fort with their usual rolling game. Astral got bored and sat next to his Mom as he was impatient for his Father to return." Don't worry you. Daddy will be here any second now." As she finished Spyro came through the door and Astral ran up to his dad and hugged him. Astral said" Dad" Spyro and Cynder gasped by this as they were next to him" Oh my god his first word". Spyro picked Astral up and hugged him" That's right Dad is back." Cynder joined the hug and soon after the kids joined in with their hug. They all broke apart as the kids went back to playing.

"Our kids are growing fast aunt they my beautiful rose" Cynder blushed and hugged him" They sure are handsome". They watched the kids carry on for the rest of the Day.

Well that was quite a day wasn't it? Go Flame you sure showed Scorch didn't you. Awww Astral has spoken his first word. I wonder when the others will. Thank you for reading and I hope you will Review. BTW I have updated my Profile page if anyone wants to look.