"Okay," Flynn said. "Am I the only one who thinks that this plan is worse than BUBBLE GUM ENCHILADAS?!"
"Oh, so you think my plan is stupid?" Spyro said. "Do you have a better idea?!"
"Well, this stuff was locked up inside for a reason, right?"
"We don't have a choice, Flynn!" Cali said. "The Dark Rift Engine is our only chance now!"
"Well, it was said that the Vault is guarded by very dangerous traps." Glumshanks said. Flynn went over to comfort him, forcing Cali to take the wheel.
"My thoughts exactly, my little green amigo! Luckily, these guys will go check it out!"
The ship docked, and Spyro, Spitfire, Eruptor, Terrafin, Smash Hit, Astroblast, Nightfall, Spat, Pop Fizz, Magna Charge, Stealth Elf, and Thrillipede went off to investigate.
As they journeyed deeper into the jungle, they were met by a mysterious plant creature!
"Woah! Who are you?!"
"Greetings, most honored friend." The plant said. "I am Pluck, the last of the Watch Wraiths. We were created by the Ancients to test the worth and might of those who wish to enter this vault. To test you, I shall grant you two gifts from the ancients: The fundamental powers of attraction and repulsion. When proceeding to the Mystical Vault, you will have to repair sentry statues, which have cracked after the disturbance in Skylands reached even here. You will face many freed creatures: Ancient Equalizers, Muck Yucks, Energy Guardians, Cauldrones, Flitter Glimmers, Hover Spars, and Solar Saucers. Once inside the vault, you will have to ring the Bells of Past, Present, Future. These ring for every second that passes is Skylands. Rung enough, and they will awaken the rest of my dormant kin. Lastly, you will have to repower the core to bring back the light when you are deeper inside the vault. Complete all these tasks, and you will gain what you seek. Good Luck."
The team proceeded onwards, completing the given tasks. As light returned and more Watch Wraiths awakened, the Skylanders proceeded to the Dark Rift Engine.
However, one of Kaos' generals, Hektore, having been revived by The Darkness, had known what they were trying to do. They ended up confronting him near the end of the Vault. They knew he was here to stop them.
As the Land SuperChargers tried to solve the massive puzzle to unlock the Dark Rift Engine, the others held Hektore off. And by the time the DRE was claimed, Hektore had long been defeated.
Now, it was time to head back to the Academy and prepare for the final battle…
…
"You sure this is safe?" Flynn asked. "What if Mags is turned into a rift-eating zombie?"
"It's just a machine, Flynn!" Cali said. "It can't do that...Can it?"
"All I know is that Rule Number 1 of the Secret Ninja Commando handbook does NOT include dangerous machinery giving away our position!" Buzz yelled. Suddenly, the Academy's alarm blared. "HOLY GUACAMOLE! BATTLE STATIONS! THE ACADEMY IS UNDER ATTACK!"
"Skylanders! Defend the Academy!" Spyro ordered. Wash Buckler and Thumpback were at the front lines, defending the ship from the pirates. The pirates put up a fight, but eventually retreated.
"I want a full inventory!" Buzz ordered. "Is anything missing?"
"More like, is anyONE missing. Where's Mags?"
"Oh no. Those pirates must've kidnapped her!" Spyro responded to Flynn's words. "Augh! We don't have time for this! Quick, I need a small team to chase after those pirates! Rescue Mags and get back here ASAP!"
