Chapter 9: Dream of Nightmares

Arc 1: The Call


This chapter will focus more (again) on the history. How the PGB feel towards the dragons views of the situation. And more. Most of this stuff is gathered from wiki and other stories.

Also introduction of Flame and Ember. Big whoop.


The trip back to the temple was mostly uneventful. Inside Ecto-1 no one has said a single word. Spyro and Cynder were still looking around with the different tech while Derek just stared out the tinted window. Rachel would glance over to him in the mirror but stayed focused on driving. The drive was short as they managed to hop onto the main road that lead straight to the temple.

Pulling up to the gates the two moles that stood there guarding just simply pushed the door open for them. Slowly driving through they head over to Ecto-7. Waiting there was Ecto 2 but Ecto 4 was still missing. Derek figured the two were still out on patrol and is taking some time to get back. Parking beside the truck the car let out a gush of steam from the tailpipe as it powers down.

(All the PGB vehicles are nuclear. Running on large scale cyclotrons. Steam coming from the engine or tailpipe is just like exhaust from a normal car.)

"You coming?" Rachel asked sliding out if the chair. Derek looked over before opening his door.

"In a bit. Gotta dump the newbies." Walking around he opens the side door to let the dragons hop out. Walking back around he opens the rear door and grabs the loaded Pressure Trap. Heading over he rushed into the trailer to the containment room. Dumping its contents he places the trap into a charger coupling unit.

(Because some traps do need charging.)

Taking one glance at the control unit he switches to the containment display. On it showed different readings about the PCU from power, stability and amount of entities inside. When he saw the intake was just pinching 70% he felt something in the back of his head. True that if the Central Containment Unit would do unbelievable amounts of damage but with the PCU it would be just like in the movie. Derek knew that when the unit was full, if he could remember the last time it ever was, that the only way to reduce eruption was to constantly vent out excess power. Heading back out he dashed up the steps. Standing there Rachel was patiently waiting.

"So where to?" He asked as they started off towards their destination.

"Leo's gathering everyone in the temple's library. Says he found something important that we all should know about." Rachel answered.

"Where did Spyro and Cynder go?" Derek looked around the area.

"They went ahead of while you were in the trailer. They're probably in the library by now. So how was your second day in a new world?" Rachel said as they navigated the corradors.

"Well, the city itself wasn't surprisingly that different compared to Manhattan. The cultural difference is everywhere and the people act slightly nicer compared to when we first took to the streets. You?"

"When you guys first left to go gem hunting we decided to restock our food supplies. Some of this stuff will last longer than the normal stuff we buy."

"Maybe we should make our payment out of fruit." Derek joked. Receiving a soft hit to his right arm.

"Very funny. But I did that and ended up chasing Ben around the courtyard like Tom and Jerry before I went to more. Then you guys showed up, the wave hit and after you left I went exploring myself. I wanted to walk but Leo said I should either take your bike or Ecto-1. Got the call to get you and…" She trailed off. Derek already knowing where it was going.

"And then there's Sparx…"

"The flying glow stick?" He said in annoyance. "What's he been doing?"

"God where do I being… First he comes out asking where Spyro and the 'she-demon' are. Proceeds to fly all over the trailer messing with knobs. And for the most part. When I went to get you he almost opened the containment grid."

Derek facepalmed by the last reason. He had only been with the dragonfly for not even a day and already he was tired of him. The most being from the dinner last night where he would interrupt and made one of them explain something down to the simplest of ways.

"Wanna know something? Sparx and Spyro are actually brothers because when Spyro was born Sparx's mother took him in."

Rachel turned to him with her mouth. She instantly thought about how Spyro could of gone through so much. She didn't know how olf Spyro was but Rachel already started praying. Walking up to the main door Rachel looked back to him. "May God have mercy on Spyro's soul for the rest of his life."

Opening the giant doors the room shifted into a large hall with towering shelves of books. Jack was at one side with Volteer talking of a topic while Terrador and Cyril sat at the wayback next to a giant fire place.

Leo was running from one location to another. He was even laughing at the variety of books and scrolls. Once again letting his other side show.

"Look at this place! I could take months taking inventory of these books."

"You live in the Public Library on your off days, Leo. Even then you're working on something." Derek walked past Rachel. Walking towards the center table that had dozens of books and scrolls spread across with some equipment.

"So, you wanted us all here for… why?" Mike asked. Sitting back in. One of the many couches. The others all laid about as the guardians themselves and the the legends sat in front of the fire.

"Because we all need a history lesson on what we're possibly up against." Leo answered as he sat down in one of the empty couches.

"Indeed. Leo brought to our attention that you all know quite a bit information when it comes to dark powers. And this could potentially shed us some light on a theory. "

Derek walked over to the sitting area as he took a seat beside Leo. "What theory?"

"That the Black Slime problem here has something to do with Malefor himself." Volteer responded.

Leo reached back behind him to pull out his pke meter. "And plus this could give us a little more about this planet's history. Because the readings I've gotten are just as strong as the time of the parade."

Derek cupped his hands together before readjusting himself. "Alright, so story time." He looked up to the dragons. Terrador was the first to clear his throat as he too adjusted into a comfortable spot.

"About thousand years ago, our world was like your average place in the the universe. It had its dark days and it's good days. But the darkest of it all a purple dragon came to power.

You see, true dragons come in a series of colors but pure purple is one of the most rarest of them all. One is born every 10 generations and is destined to lead the fate of all during their time. Controlling each of the 4 elements. Malefor on the other hand, sought out to prevent this from happening. He would lock himself away at a young age reading and learning about dark magic. Convexity was one.

At first he had simple control. But as he learned more and more he started to become more… insane. He was capable of gathering thousands of followers in the form of several monsters and a ape army that ran under the control of his top general.

When the war first broke out the dragon race was seen as a unstoppable force. Several guardians of different elements and even our predesessors battled against his forces. It was not until the most powerful of dragons were capable of sealing him away in a deep prision. He was placed dormant for nearly one thousand years. But unfortunately, he was awakened once again…"

"Well that was a shitty move." Roger said. This made the guardians swiftly turn to him, flabbergasted. "In both folklore, fictional stories, self accounts, hell even the Bible itself shows that whenever something is put to sleep. It's bound one day to wake up again."

All the guys shook their heads in agreement. This had happened one a few out of country trips that involved a demon or ancient spirit rising again. One time in Egypt they fought a real life mummy that tried t use Rachel as a human sacrifice.

"So this Malefor was like him?" Danny asked. Turning several heads over to Spyro. The dragon felt like the team would drag him out and throw him into a trap.

"No. Unlike Spyro, Malefor didn't control his power so quickly at such a young age. Because of this it grew like a disease that could never be healed." Cyril's words did put the busters as easy for a little. But the fact still stood.

"So he was like Shandor, in a way." Derek added. "Compare both of them. Shandor was someone that tried to find a way to help the human race but saw it was to far beyond saving and went made to make the Cult of is like the dragon form of him. He was interested in dark forces. Became obsessed with controlling over them and wanted to find away to redo the world." The guardians were slightly drawn back at the comparison to Shandor.

"But continue." Terrador put the thought to the side.

"Yes, well, continuing on after Malefor's imprisonment the apes continued to fight against the armies of Avalar until most of their forces had all but been dealt with. But it wasn't until a few years ago that did their forces started to regain momentum. The original Temple that we resided in was raided by the ape general Gaul. The place was a secured fortress meant to protect the many eggs that we guarded during the time. The raid unfortunately had lead to the destruction of every single egg. All except two."

"Spyro and Cynder." Derek added in. Surprising both parties. "What? Did you think I would just walk around a strange city with two dragons and not get to know something."

"*clears throat* Yes they were. One was taken by Ignitus while the other was taken during the raid. The one that Ignitus had hoped the egg that was to carry the next purple dragon would be safer away from any possible threat. We were right but something else came into sight.

Several years after the raid… the war had become even bloodier than ever. A dark spirit would soar through the skies and rain down hell upon anyone they saw a threat to their master. This, Creature resembles the creatures you've encountered here already."

"Screechers?" Rachel asked. Receiving a nod from the earth dragon.

"But unlike these screeches of today, this being was much more power. Controlling the Dark elements. It went by two names as well. The most being called the Terror of the Skies."

"And the other?" Derek asked.

He didn't say the answer straight away. Terrador didn't know if he should tell them or risk going heavy damage. Glancing over to the one he was talking about they gave a slow but quick nod.

"Cynder." He replied.

The name hit each of the Ghostbusters like a brick wall. Even the brothers who was half asleep shot their eyes open.

"Well… that must of been some dark times." Leo said. Cynder just held her head in shame and regret. She waited for what the eight would say bow knowing the truth. But nothing was said. She looked up to each one, the same face they had during the entire time stayed but with the sign of shock and sorrow.

"If we were there at that time. All we would have to do was just slime you for a minute or two and Bam! Your good as new." Mike joked.

Derek leaned forward to where is attention was directly to the dragoness. "We're not gonna judge you for your actions, Cynder. We've seen possession in people where they've tried to even start World War 3. But we managed to help them out if a living hell. You basically went through the samething. You had no control over a force that you were being manipulated by. So we won't hold anything against you."

Cynder was taken back by Derek's words. She didn't know if she would break down in tears or run over and hug him.

"T-Thank you." She said. Holding back the waterworks.

"It was hard times for all. But when Spyro appeared things drastically changed. But the inevitable happened. Gaul's forces had awaken the dark master. And during the time… we had almost lost them." Glancing over to Spyro and Cynder the team was on edge to where this was going.

"For three years no one knew where they had gone."

Spyro spook up. "When we first fought Malefor in the mountains, the whole place was coming down on us. I used my power to encase us in crystal to protect us. Though I didn't think it would be three years till we got out."

"And during those three years Malefor had over taken the original Temple as a sign of his dominance. Most of what was left of the dragons gathered here in Warfang. But after Spyro and Cynder's return, Malefor brought forth a living form of death. The Destroyer."

"Like a destructor form?" Derek thought out loud.

"A what-" "A Destructor Form is a physical embodiment of a god that takes the form of a chosen creature. Gozer the gozarian took the form of a 150 foot tall Marshmallow man. True it was less dangerous than a blood thirsty demon it still had problems. Shandor himself was human like us but became a demonic beast of molten rock and fire." Derek explained.

"No. Despite its power, Malefor was controlling it to his will."

He looks over to the two dragons. "Until you guys stopped it." they nod.

"Yeah. But that wasn't the end if it."

"Indeed. It wasn't until then did we learned about his intentions did we truly realize the grave of the situation. After the attack Warfang was doing its best to recover while they journeyed to the core with Ignitus who… sacrificed himself for their pass through the Belt.

But in the end, Malefor was dragged into the heart of the Well of Souls. Spyro had prevented global destruction. We that it was finally over. For some time after there was no sign of him or his army.

That was what we had thought. But because of this rapid increase in paranormal activity and the discovery of this Black Slime, we fear that he could be potentially rising again. And this team, we truly won't be able to stop him."

When he finally finished the right humans didn't say anything afterwards. Until Derek was the first to stand from his seat. "People,huddle." he said as he headed to the main table. Everyone got up from their seats as they followed him.

"Alright… Leo what do you think?"

Leo was already on his phone typing away. "If what they say about Malefor is true and that his source of power was pure convexity, then the need to find and either capture or eliminate him as soon as possible just went up 700%"

"You think this could be another Shandor or Infestation?" Mike asked. Everyone turned to Leo for an answer. If anyone knew it would be him. But Leo said nothing. He didn't look up from his phone, his mood not changing. This brought a slight chill to everyone. Whenever Leo fell silent like this it would only mean bad things.

"If… It does come to either case… make sure your cross stream relays are turned off." His voice was low. Everyone hung their heads slightly as

"Come on. We're gonna need to be at the top of our game and be prepared." Derek said heading towards the door. Not saying anything to the dragons as the team left.

"Where they going? There's still much to discuss." Volteer said as he set another stack of books on the table.

"Was it something we said?" Terrador wondered why the team did it. Spyro was a little concerned about what they did say. Without saying another word he bolted to the door.

"Spyro!" Cynder yelled out as she ran to catch up with the dragon. Spyro on the other hand was already dashing another corridor.

'How do they move so fast?" He thought. Cornering hard he head down the main path that linked everything to the temple. Half way down he could see the multicolored suits the team wore.

"Guys!" he called out. The echo of his voice through the hallway everyone jump. Derek looked behind to see the lure dragon runnig to him.

"NOPE!" he jumps behind Roger as Spyro slowed down to a jog. Cynder rounded the corner hard and headed for them. When they did stop Derek step out from behind the pilot.

"You guys need something?" He asked as the two caught their breaths. Taking in a few deep ones they look back to the team.

Spyro was the first to ask. "Where are you guys in a rush to? You just up and left without telling any of us."

"One word, Infestation." Derek said in a low tone. The same like how a war veteran would remember a grave day.

"Of what? Ghosts?" Cynder asked.

"Worse. Much, much worse-

"SPYRO!" A female voice yelled out. The sound of claws scraping against the marble floor got louder as a pink and yellow mass came racing at the group.

"Oh No... Ember?!" Spyro scrambled to get his footing as he ran behind Derek. The dragon jumped into the air with her front claws held out with her eyes closed. Leveled to the 'buster's head.

"Not again…" Derek said as the dragon flew right into him. Spyro dashed away from being crushed by the protonix pack as Derek hit the floor. But what caught off everyone was what the dragon was doing. She planted wet kisses all over Derek's face. He struggled to get up but the dragon pressed him back. It wasn't until Spyro said her name did she stop.

"Ember." The pink dragon looked up. Seeing Spyro stand beside Rachel and Cynder. Looking back down she saw the mess she has done to the human's face.

"Oh My Ancestors!" She practically jumped off his chest. Ember skidded to the side before stopping in front of Rachel. Who in turn had the pure look of anger while both Mike and Jack help Derek back to his feet.

"You Okay?" Jack asked.

"..."

"Derek?"

"..." He didn't say a word. Mike waved his hand in front of him till his eyes fluttered for a second.

"Slimed. I like being slimed by a ghost out to kill me more than this…" Wiping off the saliva off his face he turned around to see Ember sitting beside Rachel. A deep blush came from her cheeks as she looked the other way.

"Hehe… sorry about that." She said looking up to him. For a moment she paused. Looking straight into his eyes she felt something, strange. "I'm-"

"Ember!, there you are-" Another voice yelled from down the help. A deep orange and yellowish orange dragon came passing in. But he stopped mid sentence as he looked at the 8 humans.

"Oh My Gosh… you're the Ghostbusters!" he ran straight to Leo first. Looking over his suit and gear. Leo just looked done in surprise at the way the fire dragon was acting. Flame dashed between.

"You... know about us…?" Leo asked backing away slightly.

"Flame. The names Flame. But yeah! Practically everyone in Warfang are talking how you," Pointing at Derek. "Single-handedly beat down Dredge and his goons in the market!" All eyes slowly turned to Derek, save for Rachel and the two dragons, with the look of shock.

"Derek you didn't…" Leo was the first to say.

"Yes I know that I even broke my own rule about using protonic equipment on living people but I had a good reason to." He didn't want to go into detail but Cynder knew exactly what he was talking about. "Plus I did find out something we could definitely use in situations."

"And that is?" Leo crossed his arms with a raised brow.

"That we can use Stassis and Proton Streams on dragons with risking injury. Just keep it on low intensity." Derek answered. Using protonic equipment on people was one of the biggest Do Not rules the Ghostbusters ran on. Under 'Do Not Cross the Streams with Deactivated Relays' it prohibited the use of harming others unless driven to the most dire of times. Mike was usually the one to heavily reinforce these rules or what he called 'Laws of Busting'.

"So that's what was happening when I called you?" The scientist asked.

"Strangely enough it was right where I was at the time." Derek pointed out.

"Well, it's almost nine, I suggest you all get some sleep. We're gonna need it for what is to come. I'll be in the library researching any I can find about Malefor." Leo headed down the hall back to the library with Jack following behind. Without saying another word the others broke off and head to their rooms.

"I guess I'll see you later. Maybe a few books can help." Derek started walking away from Rachel as he made sure to stay within view of the other two.

"See you later!" Rachel yelled out as he disappeared behind the corner. Now leaving the Medic and dragons.

"So…" Rachel looked around. Not knowing what to really do. "You are you guys?"

Later That Night...

12: 20 Am

All around the city activity was dead quiet. Barely anyone could be seen walking around the streets with homes and businesses darkened. In the Library Derek, Jack and Leo all sat at the same table for the past several hours. Jack had already fallen asleep halfway into a book about the different cultures of the world. Leo was showing signs of tiredness as he struggled to keep his eyes open while Derek sat comfy in a large couch next to the fire. His jumpsuit laid beside him while he continued to read in his black shirt and jeans. He was almost done reading through a story that revolved around the mid to late years of the war.

"Hey Derek…" Leo groan. Sluggishly walking over to the leader. "I'm gonna call it. See you *yawn* tomorrow…"

"Have a good night Leo. Try not to blow anything up." Derek said.

"Yarr harr harr, everyone's Bill freakin Murray." Chuckling he listened as the distinct sound of the doors opening and closing. Looking back he saw that Jack and all of the equipment was gone. Leaving neatly stacked books and rolled up scrolls on the table.

'How the hell does he do that?' Derek thought at how Leo could do something so fast a ghost would have terrible. Looking back down at his watch the digits had turned to 12:25. Setting the boom beside him he opted between getting up or just resting here. His mind said room but his body was already asleep. Slowly his eyes closed up as the only thing left to hear was his light breathing and the crackling fire.

Else Where.

In the living quarters of the building. Everyone was sound asleep. A few moles would walk down the halls patrolling. In the dragon's room, neither Spyro or Cynder were asleep. Both just sat around their room. Wondering about today.

"Well. Today was… interesting." Spyro thought. Cynder nodded.

"Yep. Though it was fun watching Derek kick Dredge's ass." She chuckled. Cynder was still a little surprised on how Derek acted about what Dredge said to her. If she ever saw a human wearing a laser pack get angry, she now does. But that alone wasn't what are was thinking about. How he charged out of the forest, destroyed a monster and capture dozens of ghosts single-handed without breaking a sweat.

"Hey Spyro, I'm gonna head out for a little." She received a groan from the dragon. Spyro had all but finally fallen asleep. Rolling her eyes she jumped from the bed and head towards the door. Opening it she let her eyes adjust to the dim light.

The temple had magic enhanced torches that lite up the dark halls at night but wasn't bright enough to cover everything. Making her way around Cynder wondered how much things have changed. The way the temple and school was set up that one half held the living quarters, the central building for activities and the other for classes and the training hall. So going from one place to another was fairly easy. Cynder managed to practically walk through quarters and into the main position of the temple. But something felt, off to her. Looking around she tried to feel for what it was. It didn't take long to find out what was drawing her in.

The door to the library was just cracked enough to let the light inside leak out into the Hall. Utilizing her shadow she merges into the floor. Snaking her way past the door and into the room. The library was almost completely dark but the fire still provided enough to see.

Looking over to the seating area she could see Derek's head just above the couch arm rest with a book over his head. Walking over slow enough she crosses the room over to him.

Stepping around the couch she carefully removed the book of his head. Trying not to startle him, she just looked over him. She could see it on his face. Someone who has seen and done things others could never fully experience. Cynder thought for a moment about what was happening. Looking back about their conversation 3 nights ago. Her curiosity was getting the better of her more than it should.

"Thanks Derek…" she whispered.. She placing her claw on his forehead.

'Mmmmm…'

Cynder instantly froze up and quickly removed her claw. Derek toss and turned a little until he started mumbling.

"… cross the… streams… *snort*"

Cynder didn't know what to make of his words. 'Cross the streams? What does that mean?' She thought. She wanted to know a little but sleep was rapidly approaching her. Sighing she turns back towards the empty seat that was opposite to his. True it was meant for things like moles, cheetahs and other races it was big enough to lay in. Jumping up she pushed herself against the cushion. Lying a suitable spot she let her eyes slowly fall.


But she opens them again. A strong stench hit her like a punch as she looked around her surroundings. She wasn't in the library. She was pretty sure she wasn't in the temple or Warfang. Tall, grey structures towered over her as they lead up into a darkened sky.

*Groan*

"Spyro?" She asked. Spinning around to see him standing up.

"Where are we…" he looked around. Cynder didn't have an answer. The sounds of explosions, sirens and screams filled the air around them. Running to the opening of the alley they dashed out into the street. The horror around them was beyond what they could take in.

Devastation was everywhere. Multi-story skyscrapers were burning like towering torches. Large parts of the skyline lied in the streets around them.

'BOOM'

Turning around the looked down the street to see a massive building collapse. It was the Chrysler Building, one of New York's most iconic skyscrapers, was smashing down the street. Screams of people running the falling mass tried out running the plume but were overtaken by debris. Bodies were sent flying in all directions. The sight of death in this form quickly brought Cynder to tears. It reminded her so much of the past.

'CH-OOOOOOMMMMMM'

A massive ball of light flies past them. Watching as they made a direct hit on a slime monster. The two looked back in the direction of its source to see a human running towards them.

"Derek!" She yelled. Running as fast as she could to help. But to her he didn't get closer. Nor was she moving. Derek struggled against the monster as he unleashed two particle streams across its face. He was standing in front of large hole in a building across the street with several other humans running out.

The face of the entire building crumbs to the ground as Derek, with the pack's increased abilities, literally out ran the damage. The monster however was not so quick as it was crushed. The rumble leaked streams of Black Slime.

Derek stopped just before the intersection. Catching what breath he could.

"LOOK OUT!" A man yelled. Before he could react Derek is sent flying. The road had buckled out with a fountain of slime. A monster quickly rose out of the newly formed hole as it charged Derek. The hit had sent him flying on to the roof of a bus that had smashed into a nearby store. The monster ran at him full speed, he quickly climbed off as the monster Impacted the side. Sending the vehicle straight through the building. Derek quickly got to his feet as he tried to put some distance between him and the creature.

Derek fired a dual proton stream with a constant jet of slime. The monster was fighting as hard as it could against the mixture as it started to walk back. Derek went to switch modes but didn't see the large rock come flying at his right.

It smashes directly into him, cutting the beams off as he hit the ground. His health bars were barely showing green as he tried to stand. Using his gun as a support.

The monster slowly made their way towards the fallen Ghostbuster, the look on their faces showed that of one to kill. Spyro quickly tried building up a lightning 'Fury' attack, launching it between both monsters. But to his dismay neither of them were affected. Not even the ground where it should've cratered showed.

Cynder tries her own attack. Using both her Wind and Poison elements to create a mist of acid. Just like Spyro, her results were the same. They both stood there in complete worry. Derek was crawling on his hands and knees with blood dripping from his side and head.

But he stopped. Looking head as a familiar 'Reeee' that sounded from the same vehicles the Protonix used became louder. It was another Ecto. This one looked like the Ecto-1 but instead had a red back half with a completely different roof rack. The body itself was more boxy.(For better terms, Ghostbusters 2016 Ecto 1.) Rolling up to his side.

Each door flew open as four people stepped out. They were dressed in a basic grey jumpsuit but with orange striping. Firing 4 proton streams with Derek's as they decimate both monsters. The driver went over to Derek's side to help him up.

"Get everyone to Central Park, Now!" Derek yelled as they all jumped back into the car. Driving in reverse before making a hard turn down another street. Derek held his side, grunting every step he took. He slowly made his way to Ecto-X1 that was lying against a destroyed wall. Flipping the bike back up he hooks his thrower back on his pack and guns down the messy street. Not wanting to lose him the dragons quickly spread their wings and take to the air.

Keeping Derek in their sight the two couldn't believe what they saw flying past. Crowds of human beings running for their lives down clogged roads. A Ghostbuster or Ecto behind them firing away at monsters. Bodies laid all over roads, some vehicles not caring if they ran them over to try to run.

Spyro was completely shocked. He never say this type of fight. Compared to his fight with Malefor it was like a street brawl. But this, this was what the spitting image of War looked like.

They managed to keep up with him as long as they could till a large building exploded at its side. Glass and metal shards were sent flying down as the entire upper half started falling down. Smashing into the streets below. The collapse covered the area in a huge dust cloud. The dragons flew higher up to avoid getting caught inside but quickly realize they lost Derek.

It wasn't the only thing they realized at that moment. The sun and sky were getting further away. The sky itself was a deep green that expanded down high up to the far edges of the city. Outside water and debris piled on top of it.

Manhattan was sinking. Slime from further away was flooding into the streets. Like how the Titanic slowly sank the slime rapidly rose. Vehicles, bodies, debris and small buildings were being devoured around them. Skyscrapers that had lights inside quickly go dark. Some collapsing like sticks in a river.

"Come on!" Spyro quickly flew in the other direction of the flow. Cynder twisted around as she tried to stay by his side. The dragons, with all their strength flew towards a pillar of blue light that shot out from the ground and into the sky. Feeding power in the barrier that prevent things from raining down. They flew high over the buildings to prevent losing sight or possibly getting trapped. Giving them a much clearer view of the waste land New York City was becoming.

"Look!" Cynder shouted, pointing towards the park.

A tower of orange and pink light blew out from the clearing. Flying closer Cynder could see multiple Ectos and strange green and brown vehicles all racing inside the area. At the center was a light show. 30 proton streams erupted from the ground, shooting a rain of dirt, concrete and slime.

It was them, All 8 of them, the Protonix Ghostbusters. But around them stood others. All circled around a demonic creature. (The creature is mostly based on the character in the new GB2016 film seen as in Toy Fair with Rowan.) The teams fired a storm of energy at the monster. It tried fighting the combined powers but was caught in the middle. Slowly the teams got closer to each other. Their streams becoming closer to one another.

"CROSS THE STREAMS!" Derek's voice yelled out over the noise. It was loud enough that both dragons heard it line they were standing right beside him. Instantly dozens of proton streams Impacted the creature. The massive force made it spaze out. Looking around the two watched as Ghostbusters all around them brought their guns together in groups. The beams overlapping each other as they merged into a much larger, greenish light. The Protonix were still standing ahead of everyone. First Derek and his team crossed, then it was like dominoes as the others did.

Flashes of light erupted from the contact point on the creature. The dragons only had seconds before they were engulfed. The Ghostbusters were all thrown back as the sky rapidly changed. The creature was growing in size like a balloon ready to pop. But when it did, nothing was left.

There was no city. No sky, ground, buildings. No sign of the hundreds of Ghostbusters that were around them.

"Guys…?" Cynder asked. Her eyes struggled as the light slowly faded. Spyro was close to her side with his claws over his eyes. Moving it aside he too tried to look around. But they didn't have to look far. The ground just a few steps away became much darker. Turning almost black, it curved and spikes out a large image.

It was the Ghostbusters same logo the Protonix used. The No-Ghost logo inside a red gear with 4 stars on the top and bottom. The red however was blasted away. Leaving what looked like rust and even missing chunks.

What caught their attention the most was what sat on the slash across the ghost and around the symbol. It was a ghost trap, leaking a red liquid from the doors like it was over flowing. The liquid started to pool at the base of the trap, covering over the symbol. What made both of them almost cry was the 8 bodies that laid around it. The Ghostbusters, their dead bodies covered in blood and slime. Their clothes were torn to pieces with their proton packs destroyed. Each one held their arms out over the symbol. Reaching out like they were trying to grab the trap.

But what truly made their blood run cold was what the blood from them and trap revealed.

At the base of the gear, just feet away from where the dragons stood, the blood curved around several spots. Like a object sat in it's way. The words it revealed were ones that if asked now, would send fear into anyone from what was seen.

'Are you Afraid?'


Derek getting knocked down on his ass in one day: 3

So this was a bit of a stretch because how I wanted to show how the Ghostbusters react to the situation and the past events regarding the LoS Series. As the title said this described several events throughout the Protonix life main focus being the events of Infestation. The ending was also a test to see how dark I could make the story seem since Death will be a repeating factor and show one of the major points in the PGB universe that they will be going back to A lot.

One factor that will play during the story is amnesia based on the events either human or dragon will experience. So Spyro could see the destruction of New York with everyone dying and completely forget about. This will be a driving force for the first story arch and set up more.

The way Terrador told the history of the games was my version of a summary since I never did play the games but got inspiration from other stories.

I'm also trying to keep each chapter above 3000 words just because it would fit in enough overall flow, chapters like this was meant to be smaller but how the ending was made it a lot bigger because of the different scenes. And if you do read these (I hope to god) then you'll see that each chapter (except 2 because I lost the file to edit it…) has a second title. These Archs will help me divide up the story do I work easier. Since this thing is shaping up to be my biggest story yet. (It has more words then all my FNaF stories.)

Arch 1: The Call

Arch 2: Ghosts and Dragons

Arch 3: Dark as Day, Black as Night

"Worse. Much, much worse-" "SPYRO!" "Oh No… Ember?!" ~As Worse as it Could Get.