-Hour 10: Falzar's truth-
"Son, wake up." a familiar voice said. Spyro opened his eyes and shook his head. He looked around. Everything was dark. He could not see anything. Eventually, he saw something purple in front of him and looked up. "Falzar?" Spyro said, a little shocked. "Son, I'm so happy to see you." Falzar said. Spyro got up and stepped back a little. "Hold on… aren't you…" Spyro said suddenly.
"Son, I have my own reasons to utilize the Dark elements." Falzar said. "Falzar, you're not my father. Don't you address me as you son." Spyro said harshly. "Son, I have always wanted to be a father to you…" Falzar said softly. Spyro remained quiet. He was confused. "Come back to the Temple. Don't worry. I won't hurt you. I just want to talk to you." Falzar said.
Spyro could not say anything. Should he trust Falzar? Or should he not? "I'll be waiting for you, son. Please come as soon as you can." Falzar said. After he said that, he vanished.
This time, Spyro opened his eyes and saw Ignitus sleeping soundly next to him. Spyro got up and walked out of the cave. It was still late at night. He decided that he should go to see Falzar. Without thinking, he took off to the Temple.
Upon reaching the Temple, he saw Falzar standing outside the balcony, looking at him. What surprised Spyro was he was in his normal, purple form. His eyes were not red anymore. They returned to being normal. Spyro landed and took a good look at him. "I've been waiting for you, son." Falzar said. There was a major difference in his voice as well. It sounded like the kind Falzar, the one he saw in his 'dream world'.
"Why did you call me here?" Spyro asked. "I saw the stars twinkling brightly just now. Did you acknowledge Ignitus as your father?" Falzar asked. Spyro nodded his head. He isn't sure what he was doing. Falzar lowered his head. "So, you don't treat me as your father anymore?" Falzar asked. "Didn't you try to kill me just now? What kind of a father would try to kill his own son?" Spyro asked back.
A tear rolled from Falzar's eyes. "Son… I tried so hard to protect you…" Falzar said, weeping. "Protect? I think you did the opposite thing." Spyro said. "Son… did you know, that I'm also a mere vessel for someone more superior than I am?" Falzar asked, looking at his son. "What do you mean?" Spyro asked. "The one who controlled me earlier was indeed the real Dark Master." Falzar said. Spyro was confused.
"Aren't you the Dark Master?" Spyro asked. Falzar looked up the sky. "During the last Year of the Dragon, in order to protect you from being capsized, I sacrificed my soul to the Dark Master." Falzar said. Spyro was shocked. "You mean… there are two Dark Masters?" Spyro asked. "No. The Dark Master lives in another realm. In order for him to cause destruction here, he utilized my powers." Falzar said.
Spyro could not believe it. He was not sure whether to trust Falzar or not. "Every day, six hours before dawn, I regain my sanity. The rest of the time, the Dark Master takes over my body. That's why I needed to talk to you when I'm sane." Falzar said. Spyro looked troubled and confused. "I understand that you don't trust me, son. That's enough for now. I'll find the chance to talk to you again" Falzar said.
"What happened to The Chronicler and Terrador?" Spyro suddenly asked. "I managed to regain my sanity straight after you left. I've sent them to our Ancestors." Falzar said. "Are you telling the truth?" Spyro asked. "Yes, son. I'm your father. I got no reasons to lie to you." Falzar said.
Spyro wasn't sure whether he should believe Falzar or not. "Son, if I wanted to kill you, wouldn't I have done it the moment I see you?" Falzar asked. He has a point there. "If I wanted to kill you, why would I want to waste so much time talking to you?" Falzar asked once more. "I don't know… to let my guard down?" Spyro asked back.
"I'll let you in to something I noticed, son. About Cynder's whereabouts." Falzar said. Spyro turned to look at him. "What?! Cynder?! Where is she?" Spyro asked. "Go to a place called 'The Tower of the Espers'. You'll find her there. She's at the top floor. You should have no problems reaching her and your dragonfly friend there." Falzar replied. "Why should I trust you?" Spyro asked. "I don't expect you to trust me for now. But you must hurry. I don't know what I'll do to them once the Dark Master regains control over my body." Falzar said.
"Where is this place you just said?" Spyro asked. "Go to the Well of Souls. After that, look for a huge tower to your left. Head to that tower. That's 'The Tower of the Espers'." Falzar explained. Spyro looked at his father. He felt a little convinced that he's telling the truth.
"Did you really sacrifice your soul to the Darkness to protect me?" Spyro asked. "During the night of the attack, I heard your egg was lost. The Dark Master was furious. He sensed Dark powers within me and came up with an offer." Falzar said. "What was that offer?" Spyro asked. "That I shall remain in his control for eternity. In return, he promised not to kill you till you are old enough to defend yourself. I accepted that offer, without thinking." Falzar said.
"You'll be in the Dark Master's control for eternity…? Y-You did that? To protect me?" Spyro asked. "It's a father's responsibility to protect his son. Although I didn't do anything else a father should do, I'm glad that I was able to protect you from the Dark Master for a short period of time." Falzar said. Spyro approached Falzar and hugged him. "I'm so sorry, Dad… I didn't know you did all that… for me…" Spyro said, crying.
Falzar patted his son's head. "It's okay, son. I'm really happy you called me 'Dad'." Falzar said. "Is it okay to have two fathers, Dad?" Spyro asked. Falzar smiled. "Certainly. I don't see anything wrong with that." Falzar said. "Why don't we go see Ignitus, Dad? I'll try to explain to him!" Spyro said. "No, son. I'll lose my sanity soon." Falzar said. "Then… you're going to…" Spyro said softly. Falzar pushed Spyro from him as dark smokes appeared below him.
"Go now, son! Go!" Falzar shouted. Spyro quickly turned back and flew away. He disappeared from sight shortly. "May the Ancestors look after you, son…" Falzar said weakly. Soon, his body was engulfed by the dark smoke, causing him to turn dark as well.