Author's Note:

One thing about this chapter, Spyro isn't injured in this simply cause its inside his head, for those who have read it its similar to SPOILERS** Harry and Dumbledore's Conversation in Deathly Hallows at King's Cross **End Spoilers and note that this isn't a hint for a certain someone to come back its meaning will become clear but those who are dead will stay dead.

~~~Chapter Start~~~

Chapter 12: A Visit From An Old Friend

~~~Spyro's POV~~~

I was woken from a deep slumber by a kick in the ass and a shockingly familiar voice yelling "Come on Spyro, get your lazy purple ass outta bed I have to talk to you"

I groaned and picked myself up off the ground shaking my head surprised by the lack of aches and pains slowing me down as I turned staring in shock at the Fiery red dragon that stood behind me a casual smirk on his face "F-f-flame?" I asked stunned.

"That's my name don't wear it out ya lazy bum." He replied gold eyes gleaming a bit as he stepped around the bed "Now then, the reason I woke you up"

I stared at him leaning forward and suddenly giving him a poke with a claw…he really was here "you done trying not to freak out here bud?" My old friend asked with a sigh "I don't have a ton of time after all." He noted as I blinked "once you start healing in reality you'll vanish from here" he replied "only cause your practically dead can we talk so I don't wanna blow my one chance to talk some sense into you"

I blinked and tilted my head to the side "alright then whats so important?" I asked concerned thinking they were coming to warn me about some new threat or something.

His reply…surprised me "Oh its easy, I'm here to help you…GET YOUR HEAD OUTTA YOUR ASS AND STOP BEING A GRADE A RETARD!" he suddenly yelled making me recoil in shock.

"W-what?" I asked dumbly as he groaned.

"I'm talking about that helpful little dragoness you met bud" he shot back as I blinked "Why are you acting like such a over heroic dunce and not letting her in?" he asked.

"I refuse to let someone in just so I can be hurt again Flame" I retorted simply glancing away.

He sighed "dude…you can't keep running like this" he noted "You're going to kill yourself"

I remained silent as he stared for a minute "no way, you can't be serious Spyro" he growled

"With all I've done…would it really be that bad?" I asked quietly "the world doesn't need another purple dragon eventually snapping and attacking everyone"

Flame stared for a minute before hauling off and smacking me in the face with his forepaw snapping my head to the side as I growled reaching up to touch the spot as I turned to face him "Is that all you think of yourself?" Flame snarled as I glanced away at the floor "You're nothing like that monster! Despite what that little white eyed side you keep dreaming about might indicate otherwise"

I frowned shivering at the reminder of that….thing…that had reared its ugly head since my fight with Malefor "How do you know?" I shot back with a growl jabbing an accusing claw at him "how can you honestly tell me that I won't turn out like malefor sometime down the line?!"

He opened his mouth to talk but I kept going "Ever since I fought him I've had this twisted little voice in my head taunting me, coaxing me to let my guard down and let it take over, to do to anyone who crosses me what I did to Malefor" I snarled stalking closer a faint growing aura covering my form that I was dimly aware of as Flame stared gold eyes wide with something I didn't recognize "And each time it speaks up, I find myself wanting to listen to it a little bit more. The more I try and fight it the weaker I seem to get, I've been near death more times than I care to count." I growled the aura growing to fill the room "IF I'M DOOMED TO FALL I'LL AT LEAST NOT HARM ANYONE ELSE WHEN I DO SO!" I roared voice shaking the walls as slowly the aura dimmed as I panted chest heaving

He just stared as a small voice came from behind me "Why are you doubting yourself so much Spyro?" it asked quietly as I spun around at the sound of the familiar voice as I let out a quiet groan at the sight of the pink scaled blue eyed dragoness behind me.

"I don't want to talk about it Ember" I replied quietly turning to pad away a bit from the both of them shaking a bit.

"But you have to Spyro" She countered simply following me as I sighed shakily "its tearing you up inside, and if you leave it the way its going you will end up exactly like Malefor" she stated directly as I snapped my head around looking at her with an odd wild mix of fear and not joy but satisfaction that someone else believed me about my 'fate'.

"But don't go thinking that gets you out of this talk Spyro, its only if you don't do something you're gonna turn out like the a hole wind bag" flame cut in with a small smirk "if you let someone in you'll be much better off bud."

I sighed shakily and glanced between them "but…I don't want them hurt because of me…" I admitted quietly "they've been so kind to me…and I'm nothing but a curse…anyone who knows me gets hurt eventually…usually killed."

They were silent for a moment as I felt a light paw on my shoulder as I turned to look at Ember her blue eyes soft as she suddenly hugged me tightly making me stiffen in surprise "You're not a curse, open up to them…to her Spyro it'll all be fine I promise"

I opened my mouth to speak as she grinned placing the tip of her tail against my lips to silence me "Don't ask me how I can just trust me okay? When have I steered you wrong before?"

I had to admit she hadn't she'd been annoying when we'd first met but she'd never purposely given bad advice before "Alright" I muttered quietly "I'll try…"

She smiled and released me "That's all I can ask Spyro." Flame walked up and he and I hugged briefly.

"Take care of yourself from now on Bro, I don't wanna see you back here till you're old and fat got it?" he ordered with a small smirk as the edges of the room started to fade.

I nodded "Hehe alright I'll do my best, you know I live a risky life" I replied with a small smile it still felt odd to actually smile.

Flame rolled his eyes "ugh you know perfectly well what I mean bud, I don't want to see you here short of some ape or something getting a lucky hit for a long time."

I found myself wondering and had to ask "how would you know?" I asked suddenly the room barely visible anymore as both of their tails started to grow fuzzy.

"how do you think we know whats been going on with you lately?" Ember asked resting her head on Flame's shoulder as he put a wing around her "We're always with you Spyro, keeping an eye on you…"

I smiled softly and nodded "alright" I replied softly "I'm gonna miss you…both of you…"

Ember had a few tears in her eyes and even Flame's eyes seemed to water a bit "We miss you too" flame muttered softly voice catching a bit though he pretended not to notice.

I smiled and didn't point it out, he had is pride after all as I nodded "Goodbye" I whispered softly as the final traces of the two faded from sight as the world around me went white and then dwindled to black as I felt the irresistible urge to close my eyes as I dropped off to sleep once more…

~~~Chapter End~~~

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Okay this is another bit of filler and it'll help to set up for later chapters, and a note before I'm asked yes Flame and Ember were dating before their deaths, and are still together even on the 'other side' and Flame and Spyro considered each other Brothers as well and towards the end Spyro saw Ember as a sister once she stopped following him around and hitting on him.

Also another note the reason they don't just use red crystals to heal spyro is two answers.

In story answer: his injuries are too severe he needs a healer to help direct the magic or something oculd heal wrong and cause more harm.

Out of Story answer: Drama, if he can't be healed by the crystals it creates more drama and worry if he'll survive and that as they race to get him to warfang.