My gaze wondered shakily down to the army of dragons crouched fiercely in front of the city gates, sheets of solid gold draped over there tense muscles and determined faces. I hadn't even noticed that the alarm had stopped, the city fallen into an unbearable silence.

"Cynder?" Your comforting voice bounced off an invisible wall that filled my mind.

"Cynder?" Repeated Terrador, his presence becoming clear on my other side. The voices fell slack on my ears. I continued my trance of terror as I stared out above the armies.

"CYNDER!" This time it was Sparx's voice that pierced through my wall like a knife, shattering it into a million pieces. I opened my mouth to speak, waiting for the words to come. They didn't. I gulped, choking back the fear that shot through my chest.

"We are going to fight." You rumbled suddenly, your stern voice making me jolt my head round. Your face was full of sheer determination. I tried to look beyond this mask of strength, but found nothing. Not even a hint of fear. Just strength. Seeing you this way made a pang of admiration fill my heart. After all that had happened, and the worry of what is to come, you still remained strong. I felt your strength seep into my body like an infectious disease. If after all this time, you could still remain strong, then so could I. I listened for the comforting sound of heavy breaths and beating hearts before stopping my shaking body and locking my muscles tight. Your strength rippling through my veins. And then, after taking in a long deep breath, I picked up the courage to speak.

"Why are they here? What do they want?" I hissed, clenching my jaws in anger.

"We don't know... But what ever it is, their going to pay." You spat determinedly.

"TAKE YOUR POSITIONS!" Terrador bellowed through the silent, ear splitting air. I noticed the army of dragons shuffle slightly, a snarl ripping through their teeth. The creatures stood still, barely breathing. "CHARGE!" The earth guardians voice boomed over the armies of dragons and creatures as they leapt forward in a blur of teeth and claws, every intention to rip each other apart. It was only then did I realize how badly outnumbered we were.

"Are you mad! Were outnumbered by thousands! Your going to get everyone killed!" I snapped, my new found strength suddenly overwhelmed by worry.

"I think your forgetting how powerful the nature of the dragon really is..." Terrador replied. And as if on cue, the crowds suddenly became swarmed by blasts of fire and ice, earth and electricity. I let my eyes skim through the raging armies of killers. The creatures were no doubt more physically strong, but didn't have the skill and tactics that the dragons possessed, and were easily weakened by the waves of elements that swamped the grounds. "Besides, we have no choice, we must fight." I couldn't help but notice the pity and shame that sparked in his powerful voice, and the sorrow that lingered in his wise eyes. I turned back to the war that was raging below. I couldn't just stand here and watch while innocent lives were being destroyed. I squeezed my eyes tight, waiting for the last push that would surely send me over the edge. I took in a deep breath and opened my eyes.

"Then what are we standing here for? Let's get this over with!" I spat, surprised at the amount of confidence that welled in my voice. I twitched my wings in anticipation, letting you know I was ready. Ready to fight for our lives.

"Now that's the Cynder I know." You spoke proudly, your slight smile slipping up into a wide grin.

"Good luck young dragons!" I heard Cyril screech as he lifted off the wall, the other guardians in hot pursuit, and dived into the death calling grounds beneath.

"You ready?" You whispered delicately in my ear, your voice soft with affection. I looked deep into your fiery eyes, shining with pride and confidence. I noticed Sparx's nervous twitch as he loosened his grip of your horn and slipped away, realizing this was no place for him to be.

"Ready as I'll ever be..." You smiled reassuringly and rustled your wings.

"Sparx, go underground for protection, this will be over before you know it."

"Be careful, I am not going to loose you twice." Sparx muttered sternly. "You too Cynder." I smiled at him affectionately, grateful for the remark. Then, in a flutter of wings, he disappeared down the stairs and out of sight. Following your lead, I stretched out my wings stiffly and with a deep, final breath, glided down over the pain filled crowds. Before I could even think of a next move, you blew a wave of fire that singed and scorched the creatures in it's path. I hadn't used my elements in such a long time, I was beginning to forget that they were there. We landed in a patch of stale black grass, instantly beginning what could possibly be our last struggle for freedom. We were suddenly surrounded by creatures, desperate to draw blood till the death. I tensed my muscles and swiped my tail into the first creatures stomach, making it squeal from the pain and drop down to it's side, giving me the chance I needed to make the final blow. But instead of making that final swipe, I got caught in the eyes of this pleading beast, stopping my tail right before the throat. I had caused death so many times in my life. Why couldn't I do it now? I had been the cause of so many innocent deaths, yet this was not one of them, so why stop? I shook my head frustratedly and pierced the blade through the creatures neck, avoiding it's shocked gaze as It flopped to the floor. Dead.

My blade sunk deep into the chest of yet another snarling creature that entered my path of destruction. The screams were almost unbearable as I slowly retracted the blade, letting the blood drip shamefully down my dark scales and then let out a ray of shadow that choked the creature till its last and final breath. I glanced back at you, making sure you were still fighting strong. I watched as you clawed and blasted the creatures with such ease. The memories that flooded my mind were endless. The tortures of our life that wouldn't seem to end. Maybe this was it. Maybe this was what we were destined to do. To fight. To fight, and then fall to our deaths at each others feet. I was instantly snapped out of this nightmare as I noticed another creature sneaking up behind you, ready to give the surprise attack as you fought off all the endless numbers of other enemies that were flooding your way.

"SPYRO! LOOK OUT!" I roared as I bounded over and without even the slightest thought, rammed the creatures chest with my horns. They sank torturously into the flesh. The creatures was wail sharply cut off as I roughly withdrew my horns and let the creature drop the ground. I shook off the fresh, wet blood that started to trickle down my face hauntingly.

"Th-Thanks Cynder..." You whimpered quietly, slightly surprised at my sudden, impulse action. I noticed you glance at my bloodstained body before picking up where you left off. I must have looked like a killer in your eyes. I shamefully turned my attention back to the numerous creatures that were approaching. One in particular caught my attention. There was something different, although it looked just any other, something had changed. I immediately charged at this creature, dodging the deathly snaps and whacks that were flying my way. I readied my horns to pierce straight through to the creatures frail heart, expecting like any other, for it to try to fight back as best as it could. But nothing happened. I found myself flinging my body into the empty space where it had stood as it subtly dodged to the side. What was it doing? Why wouldn't it fight back? I swung my tail round in a second attempt to end it's traitorous life. But once again, the creature simply dodged my flailing tail in one simple side step. Not even raising one claw in defense. I felt myself become more and more agitated as I hopelessly flung my various limbs in the creatures direction. How is this possible? I asked my self, my rasp breaths interrupting my train of thought. How could anything just dodge an attack like that? I tried everything. Shadow, poison, wind and fear in a frantic attempt to end this monsters pathetic life. Nothing would work. I just found my self injuring others in the process. I stood heavily on the poisoned grass, feeling my weight pull me down further, like the ground was trying to swallow me up.

I heard it before anything else. The deafening thump that left me shaking with defeat. The thump was soon followed by the pain filled cry that flooded my ears.

Your cry.

My eyes flicked the crowds as I began my manic search for your body. It didn't take long before my aching eyes rested on you, laying lifelessly on the ground, the creatures punch knocking you unconscious.

After that things seem to slip in a blur. I remember wailing your name desperately to the skies. I tried all I could to run over to you. To lift your head into my arms and tell you how much I love you. But every time I made even the slightest move, there was one monster after another blocking my path.

"SPYRO!" I felt my voice grow weaker. I could no longer see. The tears were to heavy to see through. I frantically scratched and clawed at the creatures that stood in a defensive line in front of me, blocking my view of your limp body. I didn't stop once to think about what I was doing.

"Sp...Spy..." My voice became thick with sorrow as I choked back on my own tears. To traumatized to care less.

I could barely make out the fist that came flying towards my face.

I didn't care.

I just stood there.

Waiting for the darkness that would surely follow.

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