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Chapter 13
Time of Peace
Spyro stared curiously, along with everyone else as Terrador approached the so called "Portal". They didn't really know it worked. Terrador on the other hand did. And he worked his magic on it. He placed his paw on the rock formation, and all of a sudden, it glowed eerily. Light patterns became evident on the rock formation as it came to life. Lines of light shined and a sound of crackling electricity was evident in the air. Then, a bright light shined, blinding all of them momentarily.
"Whoa…" was the first word uttered when it subsided. It was Sparx, and he was staring at what was before them. When Spyro stared too, he couldn't help but repeat what was said.
The rock portal had come to life. Right before there eyes was the Portal Arch; it was a magical doorway that showed…Shattered Vale. The doorway itself was magical. It was like looking at a crystal clear window, but it was somewhat fluid, making you think your looking at water.
Or what they thought was Shattered Vale. What they saw was a green plain with flocks of sheep moving, grazing and bouncing around. Spyro saw…a castle at the distance, surrounded by tall mountains. The place looked like a completely different world.
"Wow…" said Cynder. "Is that Shattered Vale?" Terrador chuckled.
"Amazing isn't it?" he asked. All of them nodded.
"Can we go in now?" asked Hunter, eager to see the new place.
"Sure, follow me," replied Terrador, before stepping into the portal.
All of them stared as the magic doorway seemed to warp and wrap all over him before sucking him flawlessly completely. They could see Terrador waiting for them patiently at the other side, standing beside a tree. Out of curiosity, Sparx looked at the other side of the stone arch. What he saw was just a rock face that jutted out, making it seem that Terrador walked through the wall.
"Wow…it really is a portal…" said Sparx.
"Well…let's go in then," said Ceer, walking bravely towards the portal.
Seconds later, he was at the other side. Ceer smiled and laughed to himself as he saw the others still a bit reluctant to go in. Trying to ease their nervousness, he decided to urge them to go in.
He inserted his head and paws inside, but left his body at Shattered Vale.
"Come on you guys," he said. Hunter couldn't help but chuckle, seeing the floating disembodied parts in front of them.
"Well, let's go," said Hunter, before going through. Cynder was next, along with Sparx. Spyro was the last to go in.
It felt weird. His body felt a bit warm as the magical doorway warped itself around him. It gave him the sense of being covered in goo but at the same time, there was no goo to begin with. His other senses were changing too. The smell of salt disappeared from the air and was changed to pristine smell of trees and fresh air. The rocky floor they were once stepping on was now changed to soft, crisp, green grass. It was a nice change and his paws felt comforted by this. A few moments later, Spyro was now at Shattered Vale.
The sights before him were completely entrancing. It really was a dragon's haven. It was a completely different world there. The sky was blue, filled with puffy clouds, floating lazily, forming occasional wispy looking clouds. The fauna over there was different too. All around them, flowers of different colors bloomed magnificently, soaking up the sun up above. Audible from the distance, was the sound of a majestic waterfall, forming into a river that flowed calmly into the plains. It was really a dragon's haven.
"Beautiful isn't it?" asked Terrador, looking around as well.
"It's great…" said Cynder looking around.
"It's the only place in the world, untouched by Malefor's darkness," said Terrador.
"He didn't find it, did he?" asked Hunter.
"Correct. It was kept secret from him, and only the Guardians and the powerful leaders of the dragon race knew of its existence," replied Terrador.
"Why are there so many sheep?" asked Spyro, curious as to the flocks.
The sheep were grazing around everywhere, minding there own business. It seemed that the presence of dragons didn't unnerve them; it was kind off weird. You'd think they'd be running away from them. But no, they were just there.
"The dragons here domesticate them; sheep and other animals are the only source of food available here. That's their only way of not starving," replied Terrador before starting to walk. Everyone followed him, not wanting to get lost.
"So Terrador, how many dragons are here?" asked Sparx.
"To answer simply…the entire dragon race is here," answered Terrador.
"All of us?" asked Ceer.
"Yes. Aside from us Guardians, Ceer, Cynder and Spyro, everyone else has been here hiding, from Malefor's darkness."
There walk was rather more of a scenic tour of the area. They got to see the rest of Shattered Vale. Apparently, the entire place was surrounded by high mountains, making it seem like you're at the bottom of a valley. Climbing up a plain, that's when Spyro first saw the first sign of dragons in the area. Yellow, green, red and blue, dragons of different colors walked all over the place, in different age groups as well.
Teen dragons, the same age as him, were visibly playing at the distance, with their own elements. Hatchlings were being taken cared off by their parents under a shade of a tree. Building surrounded the area as well, its architecture much the same as of the Dragon Temple. Except this one was well maintained. No cracks, no vines, no nothing. It looked brand new.
"Wow…" said Hunter, surprised at the sight of it all.
"Aside from dragons, other beings have taken refuge here as well, in an attempt to escape Malefor's darkness," said Terrador with a smile.
"Other beings?" asked Sparx. "What do you mean by that?"
He didn't have to answer as soon it was quite clear.
Hunter found himself staring at a most peculiar being in front of him. It was a male biped creature that approached them, his face covered by a hood that was from his robe. Special robes it seemed. Peculiar markings garnered it, even flowing towards his cape. It gave him the sense of…being a sorcerer. As Spyro stared at the rabbit, it gave him the nostalgia of remembering the hermit of the Valley of Avalar. That crazy old cheetah that was somewhat…against Cynder.
"Is that…is that you…?" he asked, seemingly referring to Terrador. Terrador nodded.
"Yes. It is I. And I have come with great news," replied Terrador.
Apparently, these two knew each other. Only Spyro and the rest of the gang were out of the loop.
"And I am guessing this great news…is because…of him?" he asked, pointing to Spyro. Spyro blinked, a bit surprised to find a paw pointed to him.
"Yes. He has done it. Along with her help," said Terrador, referring to Cynder. Spyro could sense the rabbit was smirking.
"The Terror of the Skies…" he chuckled. "I see…he really has done it," he said. "We must speak of this to the leader."
And with that…Spyro's world was seemingly rocked. Out of thin air, smoke exploded around them. He heard Cynder gasped loudly, taken by surprise by the sudden action. Hunter on the other hand immediately drew his bow, as the dark cluster of smoke shrouded them. He also heard Ceer coughing along with Sparx who was gagging.
"What's going on!" exclaimed Spyro, wondering why Terrador hadn't done a single thing yet.
"Relax Spyro," said Terrador.
That was when the black smoke cleared out. He felt different. Specifically, the terrain seemed to change. No longer did he feel the soft crisp grass under his feet, but now, it changed to a cold stone floor. The warmth of the sun was gone from his cheeks. His eyes saw his environment and realized that he was now in a different place.
"It seems your powers have gotten stronger…" said Terrador. "Very great job."
"Thank you Terrador," the rabbit replied.
"What just happened?" asked Hunter.
"She teleported us," said Terrador. "We're now inside the Dragon Temple at Shattered Vale."
Wait a minute…
"She?" asked Hunter.
"Everyone, I would like you to meet Bianca," said Terrador.
The hooded figure removed her hood and everyone was surprised at who it was. It was a rabbit. Her ears flowed down her back, a warm smile on her face. They didn't expect to find a rabbit here.
"My name's Bianca."
"Spyro."
"Cynder."
"Sparx."
"Ceer."
"The name's Hunter."
"Nice to meet you all," she replied.
"Bianca here is a mage, as you can all see," said Terrador. "She was the one that helped us transfer everyone here to Shattered Vale. And protect it as well. She actually summoned spells on the cave we used to get to the portal. Any evil being wouldn't actually get in that easily."
"But before, I could barely levitate anything," she said sheepishly.
"It seems over time, you got powerful," Terrador said.
"Not necessarily. Dragons affect my power. The more they are in proximity; the more my base power is boosted."
"She's one dangerous rabbit," said Sparx to Ceer.
"Tell me about it."
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"Terrador!" boomed a loud voice.
Spyro found himself staring at a dragon that could be classified as an elder. His body showed the wear and tear of time and even his tone of voice. It gave the same sense of aura as the Chronicler; filled with knowledge and wisdom. His fiery red scales were chipped and cracked at some parts, whilst his light yellow underbelly lacked the luster one would normally have.
He must have been an old dragon; older than the Guardians. Contrary though, to the dragon was his room. The dragon temple at Shattered Vale was rather…the same as the Temple at the swamp. Same architecture, and if Spyro had to guess, the room they were in was the same room as the Guardians' Room. Instead of their being 4 cushions with their appropriate color, this one only had one color; red; and a rather large one at that.
"Carlus; it's been a long time," replied Terrador.
"Yes it has. Tell me, is what Bianca speaks true?" asked the old dragon.
"Yes…Malefor's reign…has now come to pass." The dragon perked up.
He raised a brow as his curious gaze went over to Spyro and the gang, stopping at Spyro.
"So the prophecy speaks true then; and this might be…the Legendary Purple Dragon," he said, referring to Spyro. "And is that…Cynder..?"
"Yes. She has now casted her darkness aside and has atone for her past misdoings by helping Spyro."
"So what does this all mean?" asked Carlus.
"Well Carlus…"
Terrador smiled.
"All of the dragons here can now go home. For it is now safe."
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