Chapter Ten: Reception of Lies
"Are you sure you want me to tell them?" Sparx said, saddened that Cynder and Spyro had to depart so early in the morning.
"Positive, we have to be there by afternoon or else Malefor will feed them more lies, watch over yourself and your family while we're gone ok?" Spyro said as he opened his wings.
"This isn't goodbye Sparx, it's just an absence, we'll return shortly." Cynder said as she opened her wings as well.
"Just don't get yourselves killed over this alright; it's bad enough to know Ignitus is gone let alone either one of you," Sparx said as he turned toward Ember and Flame's cave. "Watch your back man; I'm not going to be there to pull your tails out of the fire." Sparx smiled as Spyro and Cynder nodded their heads and took off towards Warfang. Suddenly, tremors of massive proportions rocked the earth as a mountain was formed from the north of where the Volcano of Malefor was once active.
"What in Cripyro's name is that about?" Spyro said as the two dragons hovered in midair to witness the formation of the mountain.
"A mountain has never formed so rapidly, does this have to do with Malefor?" Spyro thought as he gazed at the wonder.
"Spyro look, it's a volcano!" Cynder said as boiling lava began to protrude from one side of the volcano.
"What does this mean?" Spyro said out loud.
"This has to be part of Malefor's plan; I've read about this somewhere long ago," Cynder said as she surveyed the volcano. "This is the end of peace as it is written in the scriptures of Mt. Cripyro, the first purple dragon. Here soon, this world will fall into chaos and Cripyro's spirit will be among this land. That volcano is a battle stage, the two challengers are said to be the ones who decide the fate of the world. Malefor must be planning on being there when she falls from the skies."
"You mean, this is Malefor's final plan for control, to take everything?" Spyro said as he looked among the volcano once more." Cynder nodded her head as Spyro knew the other dragon would be him. "What if someone intervened during the fight?" Spyro asked.
"Cripyro would stop at nothing be sure the fight remained between the two chosen dragons, she would most likely kill whoever got in their way." Cynder said as she pushed towards Warfang, Spyro followed.
"How would you know if you are the chosen one, will there be a signal or something?" Spyro asked as he saw Warfang just within a couple of miles away.
"Legend says that the ones who are chosen will see a vision of Cripyro in their sleep, be warned though; one dragon will be purely good to heart while the other will seek to deliver a letter of evil." Cynder said as the two landed just outside the city walls.
"How did you come across all of this information?" Spyro asked as he drew close to Cynder.
"Long ago when I was corrupted by Malefor he showed me all of his secret documents, plans to take this world, but he had an accident," Cynder started. "A fire broke out in his studies when I was putting away some scriptures. The last two surviving documents were the ones he treasured most. He has already tried to take this land once and failed, this is his final chance to rule."
"Then we have to stop him before it's too late," Spyro said. "I know he has the Guardian dragons on his side by now just because of his lies so we need to be quiet. I am considered a traitor he no doubt so we have to be quiet. You can go in as you wish with no troubles; I will have to be in the shadows. I'll follow you to the Dragon Temple, just don't draw any attention. I saw archers posted along the walls and inside the city, I don't want to die here Cynder."
Cynder gave Spyro a swift kiss and said, "Good luck Spyro, I'll see you on the inside." As Cynder flew over the city walls, Spyro made his way around towards the back of the city which was least guarded.
"Have to play this quietly, no noise or engagement with the guards, those are my people," Spyro said to himself as he crept over the city walls. "One alert here and I'll be finished." As the day was mostly cloudy and dark, Spyro managed to go through most of the town with little trouble by ducking behind crates and hiding under shadow bearing trees. One point provoked a problem. As Spyro was hiding behind a large crate, the sound of his tail blade cutting against the wood caught the curiosity of a mole guard.
With little time to waste, Spyro crept quietly around the crate and into a nearby sewer duct, the guard lost track of Spyro's trail as he moved onward. Spyro then noticed that the sewer line led right towards the Dragon Temple and that the sewer line was really a line for fresh water which was newly installed, not even operational yet. As Spyro worked his way along the water line, watching for any traces of workers, Spyro came to another drain duct just outside the Dragon Temple. Spyro surveyed the surrounding area and caught eye of five mole archers and six Cheetah warriors.
"Malefor you snake," Spyro said in an angry whisper. "You even have the Avalar warriors against me, even Hunter." Spyro soon caught Hunter in his sight while Hunter began to near his hiding place. "Maybe if I can get Hunter to trust me, maybe he can help me get into the temple." Spyro said as he watched Hunter's movements as he neared Spyro.
"Lock the gates and keep the archers posted, we need to make sure Spyro is unable to threaten this city!" Hunter yelled orders to his warriors as they obeyed every command.
"Hunter, what's the meaning of all this?" Cynder yelled as she approached Hunter.
"We are defending the city from Spyro; he is far too dangerous to trust at the moment." Hunter said as he sheathed his sword.
"But he's discovered a great deal of information about Tyrant and Malefor, he knows about his plan!" Cynder yelled as she tried to reason with her friend.
"What you speak of is an act of treason Cynder; tell me about Spyro and his knowledge." Hunter said, convinced of Cynder's word. Spyro managed to crawl out from his hiding place and conceal himself behind a cart full of vegetables as Cynder and Hunter drew near.
"He knows who Tyrant really is, he nearly killed Spyro for another reason besides harming me," Cynder said as she informed Hunter next to the cart which Spyro hid behind.
"Where is he?" Hunter asked.
"He's here in the city." Cynder said, hoping Hunter wouldn't sound an alert.
"Tyrant said that Spyro had died until one of our scouts informed us that you he was alive," Hunter said as he looked towards the temple. "Everyone who's hears fell upon those words wept in sorrow. The Guardians were angered to hear that word had been said of Spyro's death because they didn't want morale to fall. We owe a great debt to Spyro, one which we may never repay. Lead me to him Cynder; I can get him to the Guardians with no trouble at all. Every warrior here has the order to kill Spyro on sight, where is the young dragon?"
"Right here Hunter, take me to the Guardians now." Spyro said as he emerged from behind the cart.
"There isn't a moment to waste, go warn the Guardians about Spyro's capture while I secure him." Hunter ordered as Cynder ran flew towards the top of the temple. "It is great to see you alive my friend," Hunter said to Spyro as he examined Spyro's wounds. "Cynder wasn't lying, you drew near death and you will have your chance for revenge. Tell me thought, who is Tyrant, is he an apprentice of Malefor?"
"Far from that Hunter," Spyro said as Hunter began to fasten majestic bracelets around Spyro's legs and wings to prevent him from fleeing. "Tyrant is Malefor, he's disguising himself to try and bring everyone to ruin. He has a plan in which he will rule this planet, Cripyro; the first purple dragon will bring judgment over who will rule. She will be the ultimate crown bearer."
"I see what you mean my friend, let us hurry then." Hunter said as he led Spyro towards the temple. Every eye within the vicinity was among Spyro. The inhabitants were confused of what to believe. The time seemed to fly by Spyro as he was led into the main hall in which the Guardian dragons gathered with Cynder and Tyrant.
"You seem weak Spyro; did you nearly die in these past few days?" Tyrant said as he smirked.
"Don't lie to these dragons Tyrant, you tried to kill me. Cynder and Hunter both know it was you who attempted to kill me!" Spyro yelled as Hunter unlocked the bracelets which suspended Spyro.
"Oh the lies Spyro," Tyrant chanted. "Volteer, his tongue speaks of lies; he still has Dark Energy within him!"
"Be gone with your ways Tyrant, we grow tired of your chant of winning this war which we keep losing by the day!" Terrador boomed as Tyrant smirked at his remark.
"I'm no liar," Spyro said as he informed the Guardian dragons. "Tyrant is Malefor; he's trying to corrupt you so his plan can go into action!"
"It this true Tyrant, does Spyro speak the truth?" Cyril questioned as he turned towards Tyrant, he was gone.
"Should we set out a search Terrador?" Volteer asked as he and Cyril looked out among the tower balcony.
"No, it would be a waste of time, we can search for him later," Terrador said as he turned towards Spyro and Cynder. "Do any of you two know Malefor's full plan?"
"I believe I have a hunch," Cynder said as she stepped forward. "Malefor is trying to become ruler of this planet by the power of Cripyro. In order to win the rule however, a duel shall take place between a purely good dragon and a dragon of pure darkness."
"Terrador, I might be able to locate some information of how the plan will play out." Spyro said as he stepped forward.
"Then we mustn't waste time, we will form our defenses and call out to other civilizations to hold their ground against Malefor's forces." Terrador said as he, Cyril, and Volteer took flight from the balcony and began to form orders for the army below.
"I will issue the order not to fire upon you Spyro, I will leave you two to gather your thoughts, and may luck be with you in your quest." Hunter said as he exited the room. A long pause surfaced between Spyro and Cynder as they recapped over the events that transpired during the night they had had together.
"Cynder I, about last night, I'm sorry if I offended you or hurt you." Spyro said as he hung his head low.
"Don't be Spyro, you didn't hurt me, you showed me that you truly love me," Cynder said as she smiled. "Spyro, there's something else I need to tell you."
"What might that be?" Spyro asked as he raised his head.
"I know where we can find a clue for Malefor's plan," Cynder said as the two were flying side by side flying together. "In the Catacombs where we were imprisoned for three years in crystal, there were different chambers for different what looked like to be different study rooms for pupils. There might be a few pieces of information there we can use." Spyro looked towards Cynder who was unsure of what trap which may lie in store at the Catacombs.
"Alright, we should head for there now; we can make it back in time to inform the Guardians of our findings if we find anything." Said Spyro as the two made their way towards the Catacombs.