-Hour 14: Breakfast at Leon's-
"Uh… so you said that Leon confessed his love to you?" Sparx asked in disbelief. They were all walking to the Grand Dining Hall (except for Sparx – he doesn't have legs) for their meal. "Yes, for the fifth time, Sparx…" Spyro replied, tired of answering. "I can't believe what I just heard! GAY couple!" Sparx responded exaggeratingly. "Sparx, Leon and I are just good friends. I respect him." Spyro said, while looking around the corridor which led to the Grand Dining Hall. It was decorated with numerous pieces of art and golden sculptures.
Spyro feasted his eyes on one particular sculpture which depicted a mighty dragon descending to Earth. "Wow, this one looks nice. Who is this dragon?" Spyro asked. "Why, it's Bahamut, King of all Dragons." Leon replied. "Bahamut?" Spyro asked. "Bahamut was said to be the first dragon that landed on this soil. You can say that he's a divine dragon that we can look up to." Leon replied. "A divine dragon? Like a God?" Spyro asked. "No, no. Bahamut is still alive. He secluded himself in a place far away." Leon answered.
"Where?" Spyro asked. "That, I don't know. Some said he lives in a different world now." Leon answered. "King of Dragons, you say? So… isn't he…" Cynder asked. "Yes, my ancestor. Rumors spread that he created something that can make a dragon live for eternity." Leon answered. "Eternity? I'm sure everyone wants that!" Sparx spoke out. "When all the dragons tried to search for that thing he created, he consumed that thing and then, he secluded himself." Leon explained again.
"Wow… sure is nice to live forever." Spyro commented. "Also, once you consume that thing, you won't grow old. You'll be at that age forever." Leon explained further. "So, that's why you said that he's alive." Cynder said. "Yeah. I'm proud to be his descendant. However, only he can bring fourth Doomsday. All descendants under him cannot do so, although they mastered the Cosmic element." Leon said. "I thought you told my Dad that you controlled yourself not to bring Doomsday?" Spyro asked. "I found… a secret book he written down at the crypt of this palace. It explains about Doomsday. Curious, I learnt the ultimate Cosmic move. Doomsday can only be used where all other methods fail. It will destroy the entire planet." Leon explained.
"Uhh… can we cut the talk? I'm starving." Sparx said. Spyro looked at Sparx. "And who told me I was the fat purple one?" Spyro asked, looking at Sparx. "Oh? I don't think you're fat. You are just perfect for a dragon your age." Leon said, blushing again. They walked into the Grand Dining Hall. It was a beautiful place. There was a huge chandelier hanging about the long table, which had food fit for a king. The ceiling had a portrait of Bahamut, who was flying above the clouds. There were two huge statues of Bahamut beside the dining area. Spyro thought it looked very familiar…
"Hey… I saw that statue somewhere…" Spyro suddenly said. "I saw it, too." Cynder said, approaching the statue. "Isn't this statue… also in the Temple?" Sparx asked. "Hey! That's right! That statue! It's exactly the same!" Spyro said excitedly. Spyro gazed upon the mighty statue of Bahamut. "I've always wonder who that dragon was when I see that statue in the Temple. Now I know who it is." Spyro said. "GOSH, these foods smell good! Aren't you going to dig in, Spyro?" Sparx asked. He was already holding a large piece of jam custard pastry and he was munching on it.
"Sparx! It's rude to eat before everyone else arrives!" Spyro said, raising his voice. "Who cares? I'm hungry! That's all that matters!" Sparx said with his mouth full of jam. "I'm sorry, Leon. Sparx was just a little carried away." Spyro said. "It's okay. Please make yourselves at home." Leon said.
Leon turned to Cynder. "Cynder? What's wrong? You've been quiet for a while. Are you alright?" Leon asked. "Huh? No… I'm fine." she responded. However, she looked a little down. "Cynder? Are you ill? If you are, why don't you go back and rest?" Spyro suggested. Cynder looked at Spyro and Leon, turned back, and left, without saying a word.
"Is there something wrong with her?" Leon asked, concerned. "I don't know… she's been rather quiet." Spyro commented. "I hope she's okay…" Leon spoke softly. Sparx flew to Spyro and whispered something to his ear. "Hey, why don't you talk to her after we're done here? You know… she's been worried about you ever since you disappeared and now you hardly even talk to her." Sparx whispered. "That's true…" Spyro muttered. "Seriously, she cares about you. It rather hurts her feelings since you're not giving her enough attention." Sparx whispered some more.
"I can see Leon gets most of your attention. So, you really like him, huh?" Sparx whispered again softly. "Quit it, Sparx." Spyro responded, annoyed. He stuffed Sparx's mouth with a croissant to keep him quiet. Leon got up the chair and took a chocolate pie. "Please help yourselves." he said. Spyro noticed that Leon was extremely delicate and polite when he was eating. He used a sort of fork to eat the pie. He never made a sound when he was eating and he closed his mouth when he was chewing. On the other hand, Spyro just used his hands to eat apple pie he took. He felt a little embarrassed.
"Man, I'd live here forever!" Sparx said, munching on a hash brown. "If you like, I can arrange a personal room for you here, Sparx." Leon responded. "Wow! Really?" Sparx asked, excited. "Sure. Just tell me what you need and I'll get it done." Leon answered, smiling. "Sparx… it's very rude to just crash into someone else's place just like that…" Spyro commented. "It's okay, Spyro. This palace is big, and it's better to have someone to live with me." Leon said. "Seriously, dude. I'd give anything to have a life like this every day!" Sparx commented.
Spyro thought of his godfather. How is he? What happened to him? Surely it'll be nice to have him around here as well.
"Leon, are you angry at my godfather?" Spyro suddenly asked. "Your… godfather? Oh! That red dragon!" Leon answered. Spyro nodded his head. "Of course not. I didn't take whatever he said at heart." Leon said, smiling. Spyro knew it'll be difficult to have Ignitus together with them. He thought Ignitus must be angry now, since he followed Leon. At the same time, Spyro also thought of his real father, Falzar. How is he? Is he sane right now?
There were so many things that Spyro thought of. He also came to a point where he wondered why he was involved in so many things. However, he knew that he could not turn back and he must face whatever's in front of him; head on.