Back in the lush green forest that roamed across the darkness of the night, the small fire was still burning strong to produce light for Arbiter, Spyro and Cynder, who recently escaped from the Brutes encampment. Whilst Thel and Spyro had small chats with each other, talking about their races history and all sorts, Cynder was a few metres away from them, keeping an eye out for the unexpected. She was bored out of her mind, but Spyro had his turn just a few minutes ago, so now it's the black dragoness's turn. If Spyro could wait it out, she could too.
Looking up to the night sky, she was fascinated by the large number of starts she could see, all glittering in their glorious little shine. They reflected off Cynder's emerald eyes, causing her eyes to glitter a little bit as well. She kinda ignored what the silver armoured elite and the purple dragon were talking about. Instead, she was more interested going through the events that has happened the past few hours, mostly thinking about the rescue for Thel and when she did the unexpected to Spyro.
"(Cynder's thoughts) It was risky getting Thel out of that horrible place. He was the one willing to sacrifice himself for everyone, but he doesn't deserve to die like that. He's been through a lot, as well as the rest of us. He deserves to live a full life and not die like some worthless animal. I did feel good though, after we saved him. Saving another creature's life from the more demented force, because the Brutes are clouded by the visions of vengeance and savagery, so Thel says...I'm just glad we got him out of there with our heads on our bodies" Cynder sighed as her body laid on the cold, yet soothing grass. The breeze of the night did bring a little bit of the chill though, and Cynder started to shiver a bit. She then continued to go through her thoughts.
"I do feel sorry for what happened to Spyro though. When I grabbed his attention, one of those hairy beasts was able to injure him. If I hadn't done that, he would be perfectly fine and we would've been able to escape unharmed...but Thel did say he's going to be ok and I trust him with that. Besides, Spyro looks like he's getting better already" she looked back at the duo. She kept her eyes perfectly gazed on the one she loves, which brings her to another thought.
"I still can't believe what I did back there, when Thel pulled that last sharp object out of Spyro...what overcame me to do that? do I...want to get into a more serious relationship? Not just this nuzzling and licking stuff...something a little more...exciting. I wonder what Spyro thought? did he like it or isn't he ready to become so close?...I have to admit though, I personally enjoyed it. A lot" Cynder put a little grin on her face.
She then heard footsteps behind her. She then turned to see Thel coming to see her. It confused her though, it wasn't the Arbiter's turn to take over watch duty. Cynder has only been on the lookout for at least 12 minutes, when every change over is once every hour. Thel looked like he was in a happy mood though for some reason.
"How come your here, I only started a few minutes ago" Cynder asked politely.
"I decided that since you two saved my life, I will be on duty until dawn. You can get some sleep while that's happening as well" Thel had a smiling expression. He didn't seem to mind being out all night keeping an eye out for danger.
"But Arbiter, you need to rest yourself, you've been through a few traumatizing experiences today, like your nightmare you told me about this morning and when Sparx made you go to the Brutes place, not to mention you were almost killed there" Cynder was concerned for Thel's need of sleep, as he seems to be lacking it.
"Cyn, that nightmare is one reason why I don't want to go to sleep tonight. The other reason is that you have done much for me while I have been trying to take care of some of my own problems. You have helped me and the other elites find safety in your city walls, you saved my life with Spyro by your side, you got me to resist remembering those images of that nightmare, you deserve to spend some time with Spyro" Thel recapped the events during his time on the planet.
"And you saved both me and Spyro from that Brute in the meadow's by that cave when we had no clue what it was, you stopped Darst's insanity and saved most of us during the night of the fire, you were able to pull those spikes out of me when I was...shot by that spiker thing, and you did the same with Spyro not a couple of hours ago. C'mon Thel, you know you need rest, I can see it in your eyes. You look very tired" Cynder recapped more events that involved Thel helping them. Thel sighed, but he wasn't ready to give up. He was going to use one of her weak points and he grinned at this idea.
"I guess you're right. But, I'm very sure that you want to be close to Spyro...really close" Thel was remarking the moment when Cynder stopped Spyro from 'shouting'. Her eyes suddenly widened. She actually did want to be with him all night tonight and also try to find out if Spyro wants to be in a more serious relationship.
"N-no...I-I'm fine by myself thanks" Cynder lied and Thel knew it.
"Are you sure?" Arbiter asked her.
"Yes...I'm sure" she wanted to stay with her answer but curiosity and desperation to be with Spyro was going against it.
"Are you very sure?" Thel repeated his question again, but this time more it was more intimidating. Cynder then finally gave up, sighing in defeat. She got up and walked towards the camp fire.
"When we get back to Warfang in the morning, you are getting some sleep" she warned Thel, continuing walking towards Spyro.
"Yes Mum" Thel said with enormous sarcasm whilst sitting to take over watch duty. Cynder looked back at him with a brow raised up.
"And don't call me that" she asked him, a little annoyed to be called that by creature from another world.
"You will soon have to be called that when you're older" Thel was talking about Cynder's near future. She then felt strange in the stomach area upon hearing that sentence, but continuing her approach to the fire.
"Teenagers"
"Elites" both of them said at the exact same time in their minds.
As Arbiter looked out for danger in the darkness all by himself, Cynder slowly approached Spyro from the opposite end of the fire. When Spyro drew his attention to Cynder, he then felt his heart beating a little faster, still remembering that moment a couple of hours ago.
"How come your back from your watch so quickly?" he asked her, confused why Cynder was back from her watch much quicker than expected.
"Thel decided he wants to stay on watch duty for the rest of the night, so I guess I'm sleeping with you now" Cynder answered back kindly towards Spyro, whilst walking around the fire to cuddle in with the purple dragon.
"I see. Come here then" Spyro invited her under the protection and comfort of his wing.
She suddenly felt a lot warmer thanks to Spyro's body heat, glad to be out of the cold. This was suddenly Cynder's chance to ask him the question she is dying to know, but she needed the right moment. When Spyro had a slight shiver from the cold, she took this chance to lay her head against his neck. She breathed in and out slowly as Cynder relaxed against him. Spyro noticed this and suddenly felt a little warmer and then had affectionate feelings for the dragoness. He placed his head over her head to make Cynder feel a little more secure. She was getting very close to asking her desired question. As a final act, she slowly moved her head to lick his cheeks, making him blush a little, and nuzzled him oh so affectionately. In return, Spyro did the same to her. She seemed to enjoy it a lot more though. This was then her chance to ask him.
"Spyro?" she whispered his name.
"Yes?" he whispered back to her, making sure the Arbiter did not hear them. She exhaled in and finally asked the question.
"Do you want us to be in a more...serious relationship?" she asked him with a kind but affectionate tone of voice. Spyro was confused.
"What do you mean by a more serious relationship?" he asked her kindly, but Cynder's reply a lip to lip kiss. Spyro was once again shocked and embarrassed from this act made by Cynder. Suddenly, he knew what she meant. When they pulled apart, Cynder continued her answer.
"That's what I meant. I thought I was going to lose you when that Brute hurt you. I don't want you leave me alone after all we been through. What I also mean by a more serious relationship is that I want to be with you for the rest of my life" Cynder cuddled into his neck again. This gave Spyro time to think. Spending the rest of his life with the dragoness he loves...an offer no male dragon would decline.
"Of course Cynder. We can have a more serious relationship if that's what you want" Spyro nuzzled her once again, accepting to spend his life with Cynder. She was happy and relieved of Spyro's answer. She couldn't be any more joyful.
"But one thing...can we wait a few more years until we can...you know?" Spyro was especially concerned about one thing about this whole thing.
"What? wait a few more years for what?" she was then confused.
"A few more years to...(clears throat)...mate?" Spyro was worried about this one specific topic. Cynder suddenly opened widened her eyes as a reaction to this question.
"Oh...Oh! Yeah, yeah, of course, I mean, we're still a bit under aged of course...yeah we can wait a few more years" Cynder stuttered a little with her answer, to Spyro's relief as well.
"That's good...I'm not ready to care for hatchlings yet" Spyro's heart was beating a little bit as the question made him a little concerned. Cynder then placed her head back against Spyro's neck again.
"Just...make sure you can resist it by then" Cynder warned him as Spyro's male hormones and urges sometimes will try and take over him.
"Yeah. That's going to be a little tough" Spyro was scared that someday, he will not be able to resist no more until then.
"Still...you'd make a good father one day" Cynder looked at her male's eyes. Spyro smiled at her as a response. Suddenly, another voice was then heard.
"I'm not deaf you know, I can hear absolutely everything that's going on back there...by the way, congratulations, have a great life together" Arbiter teased them. Spyro and Cynder sighed as a reply.
"Thanks Thel..." Cynder said with sarcasm. Spyro yawned as he started to get really tired.
"I think It's time we got some sleep" Spyro suggested to Cynder. She replied by also yawning.
"Yeah, maybe it is...goodnight Spyro" Cynder laid her head down on the grass.
"Goodnight Cynder...pleasant dreams" Spyro said whilst giving her a her a small kiss to the forehead and laying his head down next hers.
They both drifted off into their deep slumber. Arbiter was looking back at them and turned back into his normal sitting position and said;
"Goodnight you two...I bid both your lives to be long and happy together" Arbiter rested his head against a tree, watching the entire night go by. Little did he know, the Phantom that was attacked by the Hunters back at Warfang flew high above the forest.
I listened to "When you're gone" by Avril Lavigne whilst making this chapter and I found out that suddenly...(facepalm) I'm getting soft...Another small chapter this time. Read, review, fav or whatever. Have a nice day.