Disclaimer: Cynder is property of whoever the hell owns the Spyro Franchise at this moment.
OC Disclaimer: Alex, Mera, Ferrosa, Felphex, Tolix and the storyline of A Newcomer: Book 1 belongs to The Constitutionalist.
OC Disclaimer: Silver belongs to slayerdemons1, Getsuga belongs to Keyblader Zen.
This chapter takes place in 'Project: Dragon's Nest Pt.2' and 'Home' of A Newcomer: Book 1 by The Constitutionalist.
Linkage: The Constitutionalist's story, A Newcomer: Book 1, is the original storyline, as Crushed Dreams is A Newcomer: Book 1, but from Rift's perspective. I'd recommend reading A Newcomer: Book 1 for the whole experience.
Thanks to The Constitutionalist for not only beta reading this story, but making sure it stays consistent with his.
Note: This chapter includes some sexual innuendos, and attempted suicide.
Valley of Avalar, Day Time, Present Day, Rift's POV
We continued walking, Silver and I in the back. Unfortunately, I would find that Ferrosa has some… interest in me. She fell back from the front and was matching Silver and I's speed while I conversed with Silver.
"So when did you decide to join Alex, Mera and Cynder?"
"Oh, we met at Dante's Freezer. I was on a suicide mission to avenge my mate but I couldn't do it with innocents around"
"You seem pretty open about trying to kill yourself."
"I was under alot of emotional and mental hell, I can admit tha…"
"Um, Rift… Ferrosa's tail is…"
I glared daggers at Ferrosa, who was rubbing her tail on the inside of my thigh. Although I keep a close watch on my… libido, her tail felt wonderful, and it pissed me off. It was when her tail started rubbing over a certain spot, that my anger got the better of me and I knocked her to the ground, my tail spade pointed at her neck, and to my dismay, she seemed to like it.
It was then that I noticed a scent. 'She's in heat too, this could be bad.' I stepped away from her in annoyance. Alex called for us to cover our ears as he pulled out his sniper rifle. 'Oh fuck.' I signaled Silver to do the same. He looked confused, until a shot was fired, and a wyvern lost it's head.
"Thank you, how did you know"
"Let's just say that I learned first hand, that a Big Fucking Gun creates a Big Fucking Bang."
"Is it seriously that bad?"
"I performed a fury right next to Alex for payback, very much that bad"
We stopped at a cave with Cynder and Alex agreeing that it would be an adequate base of operations. Cynder was giving out orders while I was growling at Ferrosa, who was still lusting for me. I broke my train of thought when Silver, Getsuga and I were tasked with assisting Alex in scouting the cave. Us dragons flew to the cave entrance and waited for Alex to climb, which I found strange. I couldn't help but chuckle as Alex finally arrived.
"Took your sweet minute of time to run, eh Alex? I could've flown you here you know."
"Yeah, but being on the ground has less chance of injury from plummeting to it..." I faltered, still feeling miserable about that. He took notice and quickly resumed. "...busting your balls, in other words, joking." I smirked, but I still felt like shit, which I think Getsuga picked up on, as she glared at Alex.
Silver was walking next to Alex and explaining his CQC mastery that made up for his lack of an element. 'Hmm… I should challenge him to a battle some time' Alex suddenly fell to the ground in pain, clutching his head.
"Alex! Dammit! Something's wrong."
He ripped his helmet off and conversed with Alex as I whipped my head around, hearing something. Things were about to get interesting as Alex took notice and fired his shotgun, giving a glimpse of the incoming Wyverns. Four in total meant that we all had one. They were at a disadvantage, as wyverns were not only lacking a conscience, but their wings doubled as front legs, making the battle unfair for them.
The one I fought only lasted a few seconds. It charged but was quickly disarmed, as i shattered it's wings with my paws. With it unable to stand, I jumped on it's back, slamming my tail spade through it's neck, killing it.
I had noticed that Alex was injured and Silver was running to get Cynder, while Getsuga was trying to tend to Alex's wounds. One Wyvern remained and I rushed it, clawing it down with my talons before spitting fire at it, just enough to surprise it as my maw clamped around it's neck, as I punched it hard enough to stretch its neck, killing it.
New Base, Day Time, Present Day, Rift's POV
A few hours had passed as we finished off the wyvern stragglers. The base was being set up, I looked to Silver, depression starting to come over me.
"Do you guys think you can hold down the base for awhile?"
"Sure, have something to do?"
Sigh… "I need to be somewhere for a bit"
"Alright, just don't be gone too long"
I nodded and flew off.
Rift's Cave, Valley of Avalar, Day Time, Present Day, Rift's POV
It only took a few minutes for me to find what had been my home the previous few years. I half expected Kara to come running out to tackle me into a hug, but I would never be able to experience it again. I looked behind the cave to the lake, the sunset glistening off the little ripples. Next to it was Kara's grave. I had been gone for a few weeks and was shocked to see flowers growing. "Roses… Kara's favorite" I walked up to the grave, tears freely falling from my face. I collapsed, sobbing at the thought of the life we could never have. I would never allow myself to fall for another, thus the life I had always dreamed of was dead.
I got back up and headed into my cave taking in the walls Kara and I decorated of dragons coming to the aid of their loved ones. One painting stood out, an amazingly detailed picture of us which Kara had spent months on, it was beautiful, but heartbreaking. I glanced back and forth between the painting, and my tail spade. The memories hurt and they were getting to me. I panted, bringing my tail spade to my neck as I prepared to end myself.
'C'mon Rift, just one slice and you'll be with her again.' I squeezed my eyes shut and tensed. 'Just do it already!' I was trying so hard to end it, but my tail wouldn't move. "Fucking Damnit!" I rammed my head into the wall and collapsed in defeat. I lay still, thinking things over. 'I can't go, not yet. the team still needs me… I think'
I got up and walked out of the cave, giving a look at Kara's grave. "I love you." I took off, heading back to base in the dark.
*A/N hides from Rift*
Rift- Come out now before I torch everything!
*A/N walks to him*
A/N-Is this about the near suicide?
Rift-No! You know damn well it's about Ferrosa.
A/N- I told you what would happen if you told me to make you a sandwich.
Rift- Do you know how awkward it is try to walk with… things?
A/N- I have a very attractive girlfriend, so yes, I'm well aware.
Rift- You know, if she saw this, she would cut your youknowwhat off.
A/N- Once again, I'm well aware.
