Spyro and Cynder flew up to see where the beam was directed, and upon reaching the top of the cliff, they saw that it had struck the Baron's statue near the palace, and immediately flew down to Jak.
"The beam seems to be shining near the palace." Spyro said.
"It hit something in front of it." Cynder added.
Jak pondered for a moment then said, "The baron's statue…The tomb must be beneath the Baron's statue! Come on!" He ran back to the canyon entrance with Daxter on his shoulder, and Sparx and the dragons flying right behind him.
They walked back into the city through the lock and boarded their cruiser, they noticed that several Krimzon guards were rushing toward the palace. Apparently the recent anomaly did not go unnoticed by them and were immediately rushing into action. The Baron seemed more desperate than ever to reach the tomb.
"How in the world are we going to get into the tomb without having the Baron's cronies crawling up our butts?!" Daxter yelled to everyone, though they did show concern since Daxter was making a valid point.
"Leave that to me," said Spyro getting an idea.
They landed the cruiser in front of where the Baron's head had revealed the secret door. Unfortunately they weren't alone, Krimzon guards were coming from everywhere. Jak pulled out his gun ready to engage, but Spyro yelled out, "No! Let me handle this!"
The guards were nearing their position, but at that moment Spyro jumped into the air, and he curled into a ball. The guards halted their advance, and watched as Spyro's body glowed green, and a weird rock-like aura surrounded his body. He then came falling down toward the earth. His crash created a shockwave that blew the Krimzon guard off their feet. Seeing Spyro had the situation under control, Jak turned to the others and beckoned them to follow him through the secret door into the tomb as the dragon dealt with the KG. Spyro then roared triumphantly as he encased his body in fire. He let out a huge wave of fire that engulfed all the guards around him. They screamed in agony, but then KG air patrols came storming in, firing from their packs. Spyro avoided all of their clapping fire, and then zapped them with a volley of electrical bolts, short-circuiting and frying them. As they crashed, Spyro dropped down to the ground gasping for breath. He knew he couldn't keep this up forever, and so he then decided to do it, again, and throw up a crystal forcefield to ensure they wouldn't get in. Tapping into the same powers he used to seal himself, Cynder and Sparx in crystal years ago, he threw up a wall of golden crystal which cut off any outside stalker from the door. Knowing that he had sealed them off for now, he followed Jak and the others into the tomb.
The door passageway led to an elevator, which went down deep underground, to where the tomb's entrance was located. Spyro felt himself falling nearly 10 stories as the elevator descended. When it finally stopped, he saw everybody, Jak, Cynder, Sparx, Daxter, even Samos and Kor were here, with the kid. They were all gathered in a large stone encased room, outside a large door, which seemed to be the mouth of a strange carving, as Spyro noticed its glowing torch eyes.
"About time," said Jak seeing that he had shown up.
"It wasn't as easy as I thought," Spyro replied.
Cynder gave him a hug before saying, "Are you okay?"
"Just fine," replied Spyro.
"Yeah! That's showing them whose boss brother!" Sparx added.
Samos cut in, changing the subject, "I can't believe you all actually did this, you found Mar's lost tomb."
"Hey, piece of cake." Daxter said.
"Great, now what?" Jak asked with serious tone, "we send this poor kid into a meat grinder?!" He held the boy close to him for protection as he trembled at Jak's remark. Both Spyro and Cynder also held concerned looks on their faces.
"This is the day I've long awaited," Kor cut in, "To finally hold the fabled Precursor stone…in my hands!"
Samos spoke to the boy, "You must be cautious child, the tests of manhood are sure to be perilous, and Mar's heir, must face them alone."
"We're right here with you kid." Spyro spoke to him. Cynder gave a friendly smile, though the boy's scared expression didn't change.
Daxter jumped down from Jak and said, "It's okay kid, you can do it! Come on…It's just a deep, pitch black, sure to be filled to the brim with painful death…old…tomb." His voice grew fainter as he spoke, recognizing the eminent danger ahead. Jak, Spyro, and Cynder all threw him signs to shut up, but he didn't see them.
"Yeah, I wouldn't go in there," He finished meekly. The boy looked like he was about to weep with fear, until a locking rumble filled the room. Everyone searched the whole vicinity, seeing nothing but the walls…until an deep ancient voice broke the silence.
"Welcome heir of Mar…finally the chosen one stands before me."
Everyone gaped in amazement at the stone head as its eyes were flashing, the oracle was speaking! Spyro, Cynder, and Sparx were just as surprised as the Haven residents.
"Enter, and prove yourself worthy to claim the ancient birthright."
The door started to raise open, the tomb shook as it did. Everyone caught a glimpse of the inside, an underground stone kazaam lined with torches hanging on the pillars supporting the tomb. There was a small shallow pool lining the way to the back of the tomb. Jak started to walk with the kid toward the open door, as everyone else watched concerned, but then the oracle spoke again…
"NO!"
Everyone then opened their eyes in shock.
"This child is too young to face the tests."
The door started to close as the oracle finished speaking, and everyone gasped seeing their chance close in front of their faces.
"What? NO!" Kor shouted.
"That's not good," said Sparx.
"Do something Jak!" Samos yelped.
Jak started to run toward the door as it was almost halfway closed. "NO! Jak!" Cynder shouted.
"Jaakk…remember the sure to be filled to the brim with painful death part!" Daxter yelled as he ran after him.
"You're not going alone!" Spyro yelled as he too ran after Jak.
"No Spyro!" Cynder and Sparx yelled together.
"You two stay out here!" Spyro replied.
Jak rolled under the door as it was just about to close. Spyro dove into a belly slide just as Daxter was about to turn back. He ran right into him, and both of them vanished on the other side as the door sealed shut.
"Great tree limbs!" Samos stammered as the boy clung onto his leg in fear. "They've gone to face the tests!"
"No, they've gone to their death!" Kor said with a spooky tone.
"Spyro…no" Cynder wept as she hung her head.
"Aw man…" Sparx began, "First Hunter, and then Jak, and now Spyro!...Oh how could this get any worse?!"
Behind them, an armored man answered him… "FREEZE!"