Hey everybody! Short and sweet for this chapter. The timing seems right.

I wanted a little more development between characters in this one too as well.

Disclaimer: I don't own any Spyro characters or the story. Matt is my human OC.

Right before Spyro and Matt reached the Mountain of Malefor, Spyro brought up something that had been troubling him.

"Hey, Matt! I know this is a bad time, but can I ask you a question?"

Matt was surprised by this. "Sure. What's up?"

"The Chronicler sent you to find me and Cynder, but Sparx also said that you knew who I was before you even got here. Is that true?"

" Well…yeah," Matt replied simply.

"Sparx also said something about you playing as me before…what's that supposed to mean?"

This was harder to answer for Matt. "Uh…where I'm from, you're kind of a legend. Many people have played you as a character in a video game. Somehow, the events of this world reached mine."

"How is that even possible? I thought there were no dragons in your world."

"I wish I knew, Spyro. If I did, this would be a lot easier." Matt paused. "Now since you asked a question, I'll ask one too."

"Ok, go ahead."

Matt breathed deeply. "How in the world did you do it?"

"Do what?"

"Put the whole world back together? I know you're powerful, but I always wondered how you and Cynder could have possibly survived doing that."

Spyro flew in silence for a few seconds. "I don't really know myself, Matt. I always knew it was my destiny to save the world and to make my mark."

" It was like I connected with everything, and it felt as though I literally willed the world back together by sheer force." He paused. "I really thought it was the end for both me and Cynder…and I remember thinking I didn't want it to end that way. I guess…I guess fate had more in store for me than I thought."

Matt could only look up at Spyro. "Wow…" He knew a little of what Spyro felt, having the weight of the world on your shoulders. Except for Matt had to deal with the fate of multiple worlds. He closed his eyes. "Spyro…thanks again. I guess we can share the fate of protecting this world together."

Spyro gasped, then sighed. "That sounds good to me."

The Mountain came into view. Spyro and Matt both gasped at the site at the top. It looked as though part of a building had become lodged into the side. How had they missed it?

Matt looked at his wristbands, which were pointing straight at the building. Stitch and Pikachu were there. He motioned for Spyro to land, and the dragon slowly descending on the platform in front of the door to the building.

Matt quickly shook off the air lag and looked at the site. The building itself looked brand new, as if made yesterday. He could only figure that Malchoir had put it there as a base.

"Okay, are you ready for this?" Matt asked, summoning his Keyblade.

"Yeah…Let's do this," Spyro mumbled.

The two walked in slowly, both ready to strike at the slightest movement. From what Matt could tell, they were in some sort of audience chamber. The room was lined with pillars and led to a throne at the end of the hall. He couldn't feel any other presence in the room whatsoever…and there were no other doors leading in or out.

Matt panned his eyes all over for his friends, then decided to risk it. "Stitch! Pikachu!" There were no sign of them anywhere.

"Matt, are you sure your friends are here?" Spyro asked.

"They've got to be!" Matt eyed his wristband, which was going berserk. Stitch and Pikachu's wristbands were definitely nearby. He called again. "Where are you guys? It's me! Matt!"

"Matt…I can't sense anyone else here…" Spyro pleaded. "Maybe that woman took them…"

"No! They're here! I know it!"

Suddenly, Matt saw a gleam of light near the throne. He moved in that direction with Spyro close behind. When he got there, Matt gasped loudly at what he found.

"What is it?" Spyro asked.

Matt looked at the sight and fell to his knees. "Oh no…this is bad…"

"Spyro…where are you?" Cynder had looked everywhere, but there was no sign of him anywhere in the Temple. It was as if he'd disappeared. "I swear if he is messing with me…"

"Hey hold up there , miss she-devil!" Sparx flew up behind Cynder, stretching himself out. He had just woken up. "What's all the fuss about?"

Cynder rolled her eyes. "Sparx, have you seen Spyro at all?"

"Nope. He's probably in the bathroom or something…"

Cynder groaned. "Sparx, I'm serious. I can't find him anywhere."

"Hey, girl. I haven't seen him since I woke up. I thought he was with you."

Cynder sighed and shook her head. "Sparx…I'm getting worried."

"Come to think of it," Sparx spoke up. "I haven't seen that kid around either."

"You mean Matt? Wasn't he…?" Cynder hadn't seen him either. Suddenly, a terrible thought formed in her mind. "Oh no…he didn't…"

"What? Your tail all in a knot?"

"Sparx…didn't Matt really want to save his friends?"

"Yeah…so..."

"Spyro and I were talking last night…and I know he really wanted to help. Knowing him, he probably felt guiltly about it." Cynder slammed her paw against the ground. "They're going to confront Malchoir…they're running right to his hands!"

"Aww…man…" Sparx moaned. "Ouch…now my bro's gone off to fight a maniac without me again."

Cynder scowled. "How could he just run off and not tell me? I don't understand…" She vented her frustration by aiming a siren scream at the chair next to her, shattering it to a million pieces. "Why is he so stupid?!"

"Geez…" Sparx backed away as far as he could. "I'm sure glad I'm not Spyro right now…and I wouldn't want to be the one to face her when she's pissed off…"

"Sparx, what's going on?" The dragonfly turned to see Hunter approaching them. Cynder continued her rampage on any piece of furniture she could find.

"Good to see you on your feet big guy."

"What's wrong with Cynder? And where are Spyro and Matt?"

"Uh…that's the thing. I guess those two couldn't wait to fight the big bad dragon again, so they kinda snuck off during the night."

"What?" Hunter was shocked. "Spyro knows better than to run off without telling the Guardians first. Something's not right here." He slowly approached the fuming female dragon. "Cynder…"

"I don't understand, Hunter. Why would Spyro leave and not tell me? Me?!" Cynder couldn't believe herself. If he was going to ask anyone for help, it should've been her. Did he not trust her enough?

"I'm sure Spyro did what he felt was right..." Hunter replied.

"I've got to go after him," Cynder said. "I've got to stop Spyro from making a terrible mistake, even if he is trying to help someone…."

"Cynder…wait…"

"No Hunter…"

Before either could say more, they heard voices coming from the front doors. Familiar voices…

"Hello!"

"Anyone home?!"

"Matt?!"

Sparx and Hunter froze, then looked at each other.

"No way…," Sparx said.

"It can't be…" Hunter replied. They both quickly hurried to the doors.

"Hey! Wait a minute!" Cynder didn't know what was going on, so she followed the two to the sounds of the mysterious voices. She kept up with them until they both froze in their tracks.

Standing at the door were two people Cynder had never seen before. They both stood small in stature, yet Cynder could sense odd forces coming from them. She looked up at Hunter and Sparx, who both just stared at these strangers.

"Sparx! Hunter!" One of them spoke up.

"You know these guys?" Cynder asked.

"Cynder, that's…they're Matt's friends…," Hunter spoke. "Stitch and Pikachu…"

Whoa, there's a twist. What's going on? Find out next chapter!

Peace out,

Biz