Hello everyone, I hope you liked the previous chapters cause now we're going to focus on the main front. Plus a few little extra twists.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING IN THE SPYRO UNIVERSE. ONLY MY OWN OCS.
Chapter 23: Reunion and Realization
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The sight of Warfang coming into view was enough to brighten the moods of everyone on the Arkibus. Some time during the night, the other task forces had rejoined the main fleet and they were now all steaming for Warfang to link up with the Allied Army and begin pushing Dalon back across the Southlands mainland. During the interveneing time, Havvers and Suisei had crossed over from the now fully repaired Tone and were all but interrogating James on how the Concurrent Skies mission went.
James refrained from telling them about Gerald's incident but shared the strange occurance that allowed him to kill Sturm. Havvers sighed with relief.
"I'm glad you got the bastard James, truly I am. Still though, how the hell'd you use a crystal as a weapon? Aren't they considered useless or something?" James nodded.
"In general society yes they are considered useless, however, I have found a way to use a crystal's energy to power machines, remember the Juggernaut? It used a scaled down crystal generator. I have another machine back home, a super-airship named the Storm Bringer. No doubt Havvers you have heard of 'Workshop One'?" Havvers looked stunned.
"You mean to tell me you actually built the thing?! How will it move?"
"The airship uses a series of crystal generators of various types. If my calculations are correct, the airship should be arriving at noon tomorrow; along with some much needed reinforcements."
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Thera was still livid that her brothers and Ignitus' sisters had stowed away on board the Storm Bringer. Once they had revealed themselves, the children had no end of fascination with the airship and crew. Gia and Zephr were more fascinated in the crew than the ship and Nicholas and Joshua were the opposite. Nevertheless, a good portion of the Dragoons and dragons on board spent a good deal of time trying to corral the young ones. As Thera heard something fragile break somewhere on the bridge, she sighed, exasperated.
(I am quite sure I was never this much trouble as a hatchling.) Only Ignitus reappearing in the room reversed her saw her and sighed.
"Don't worry love. As soon as we arrive, I'm sure mother and father will straighten things out." Thera looked at him smugly.
"Do you mean mine or yours?" Ignitus chuckled.
"Both. We are mates now, my parents are yours and your are mine." Thera relaxed on the massive bed in the room.
"It still feels so strange thinking about that. I'm sure Mother's going to have a cow when she finds out."
"Both of them are."
As Ignitus began to nuzzle Thera, the door opened and a messenger came in. As he realized what he just intruded upon he blushed and did an about face.
"Milady, we have just intercepted a message broadcast on the wide band ship to ship radio." He pulled out the message and began to read it.
EMERGENCY FLASH MESSAGE TO ALL SYLLIAN VESSELS:
PRAETORIAN NAVY SUBMARINE U-4109 TRANSMITTING:
HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH ENEMY SUBMARINE FORCE HEADED FOR WARFANG. ENEMY HAS SIGHTED US AND HAS ENGAGED. EXPECT COMBAT ENGAGEMENT BY NOON TOMORROW. ENEMY NUMBERS CONFIRMED AT LEAST TWENTY LARGE UNKNOWN SUBMARINES.
U-4109 IS UNABLE TO EVADE ATTACK AND IS CONSIDERED LOST.
TO LORD GENERAL JAMES DE LAUNCES: THE CREW OF THE U-4109 SALUTE YOU AND YOUR EFFORTS TO RESTORE PEACE TO THE REGION. EXPECT CONTACT FROM PRAETORIAN UBERBATTLESHIP EMPRESS GWYNDOLEN THE NINTH.
MAY GOD SHIELD US IN OUR FINAL HOURS. LONG LIVE PRAETORIA! LONG LIVE SYLLIA!
Ignitus was puzzled over what it meant, however, Thera understood it all too well. A single tear fell from her silver eyes. Ignitus immediately noticed this and asked what was wrong.
"The message, it was the final act of a submarine crew that was sunk. You've never seen a submarine before have you Ignitus? It is a ship that sails beneath the waves. When a submarine sinks more often then naught the entire crew is killed. Twenty men died so that my father could get this message. Sergeant, inform the bridge and engine room, clearance for emergency speed granted. We must get to Warfang as soon as possible."
Ignitus looked at Thera more confused.
"I thought the airship was already going as fast as possible?" Thera shook her head.
"I was able to get a quick study of the airship's blueprints and I confirmed it with Busser and the chief engineer. The engines have an emergency speed it which the generators increase power by fifty percent. The only downside is that the drain on the crystals would be greater. Crystals that would have lasted a month will last only two days. Once we land, it is unlikely that the Storm Bringer will be flying anytime soon. We would have to replace all the crystals in all the generators. Yet if we can get the forces on board to Warfang quickly, it is worth the risk."
The low droning sound of the engines turned into a high pitched roar. Busser came over the PA.
"Attention all crew, due to imminent threat to Warfang and Lord General James de Launces, emergency speed has been authorized, shut down all non-essential generators and activate the Light Crystal Amplifiers. All crew are to report to battlestations and begin shifts until further notice."
Thera settled in next to Ignitus, worried about what they were going to face when they arrived.
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James looked over the message that a telegraph operator had just handed him. When Colonel Feinster saw the subs number he cursed and looked away.
"U-4109 was the prototype of one of our larger submarines. It was not supposed to be deployed until late next year. Now it, along with some of our most veteran submariners are gone. Lord General, I pray you settle this war quickly. Once the press back home hear that the 4109 went down with all forty-seven crew aboard due to a Syllian traitor, there will be a public outcry and possibly a declaration of war."
This announcement made everyone in the Royal Hall, even Skyclaw and the other foreign agents, stare at the Praetorian spymaster in shock. The Syllian Marines, acting on instinct, tightened the grip on their weapons. James motioned for them to relax and faced Feinster.
"I do not doubt your love for your country, nor your country's love for its soldiers. I do not think the honorable Empress Merideth or her council of seven would so hastily consider war against Syllia when the threat is here. Colonel, when we see no other alternative to solving our problems than war, we have already lost that which we value most: our humanity. The loss of the 4109 is tragic, yet consider the price the denizens of the Southlands have already paid because of Dalon, how much Syllian blood has been spilled already. We lost nearly two thousand men on Boyzitbig alone, the casualties on the other islands were thankfully light, yet the Army has been holding back Dalon's forces here on the mainland. If we start fighting among ourselves we may as well strike the colors and invite Dalon in for tea and bicuits while discussing terms for surrender. If I have learned one thing it is that no matter how bleak the outlook or how dire the situation, the people of the Southlands keep fighting no matter the odds."
The nearby soldiers of the Southlands smiled when they heard this.
"They may not be Syllian but we will stand by them nonetheless, and if it comes to it I will take to the field myself. I nerver abandon my allies and I will never let my comrades die a needles death. The crew of the 4109 knew their duties as soldiers of the Empire. They knew what they were getting in to. By making them martyrs for a war no one wants you are dishonoring their memories and their actions."
Feinster was taken aback by this. At first his eyes flashed with anger, then, they cooled and he bowed his head.
"You shame me with your beliefs. True, I above all others do not wish for a war with Syllia. I came here to prevent a war. I...I was just...m..my youngest son, he was the sonar operator on the 4109. I lost my wife four years ago and my oldest son in the Kriegs Province Uprising. Now all I have left is my daughter. I..I have not even spoken to her since Agatha's funeral. Forgive me, Lord General; I am an old man set in his beliefs. Heh, I just remembered, the last words my son told me before he boarded the sub were 'a new age is dawning, and with it, a new way of thinking.' I forgot this in my grief." James nodded.
"Colonel, what is the strength of the battleship fleet the 4109 said to contact?"
"It is referred to as Task Force Z-194. Operation Dragonlance. The supression of Dalon's forces in the region known as the Southlands and the securing of vital trade routes. It's strength consists of the Gwyndolen is escorted by several battleships, cruisers, destroyers, refuelers, submarine tenders, submarines and various escort boats. My nation is withering, this land has so much that the dragons and other races here consider worthless, yet, to us humans, they are some of the most precious things in the world. When we discovered that gold shipment on board the Zinbu Maru, I was certain that even one load of this gold could save my nation and pull it back from the brink of oblivion." James turned and looked Feinster in the eyes.
"Is this all you wish for after the war? For your nation to stabilize?"
"Yes."
A deep cough got their attention, the humans looke dup to see Skyclaw looking upon them.
"It seems we all have good reasons for wanting to end this war. Lord General, I would ask your council on how best to deploy the humans forces. Colonel...Feinster, is it? I would like to ask you to serve as ambassador for us and the Praetorian Empire. In return, when the war is over, I will have the sea dragons assist the humans in recovering what was sunk. It is apparent that we will no longer be a solitary as we once was." James nodded.
"Indeed, although the Southlands will be protected by the Syllian Navy, they will be considered neutral territory like Schildhaven, not beholden to any flag save their own."
Feinster nodded and shook James' hand. James was glad he had defused the situation. However, the sound of someone running broke the silence. The doors were opened by the two dragon guards and a red-faced private came running in. He stopped before James and saluted.
"Sir, it's here. The Storm Bringer." James was shocked.
"Already? I wasn't expecting them until tomorrow. What happened?"
"According to the ship's commander, one Henry Busser, a message was recieved telling of an imminent attack by Dalons submarine force. According to the message, Lady Thera-"
"WHAT?! THERA IS HERE?!"
The words exploded out of James before he could check them. Skyclaw and the others looked at him curiously. The senechal spoke first.
"Thera? Who is this person, one of your generals?" James coughed embarrassingly.
"No, she is my daughter. What she is doing here though I would like to know."
At that moment, a silver dragon none of the dragons had seen before came into the throne room. Behind her walked another smaller silver dragon and behind her came Ignitus, Cynder, and Spyro. The adult silver dragon and Cynder were red-faced furious, Spyro was also a little upset, but he was more worried than angry. Jame saw Thera and turned to face her, he took a moment to check his temper before speaking.
"Thera, I gave you instructions to remain in Launces. Why have you disobeyed mine and your mother's wishes?" Thera stepped forward and bowed her head.
"I am sorry Father, but I had to come. You once told me that just as the Havvers and Ross families is the shields and vassals of the de Launces, so are the de Launces a shield for Syllian and dragonkind. You told me the de Launces oath is Honor, Courage, and Integrity. You told me to take action whenever it seems I am needed, to go wherever I am called. I..I cannot explain it but I was called here, as was Ignitus." Lysa made a strangled growl.
"What about Nicholas and Joshua, were they called here too?" Thera turned bright red in embarrassment.
"No Mother, t..they stowed away as we took off, it wasn't until we were over the ocean that we discovered they were on board." James took a deep breath and faced Thera.
"While I am still upset with you for disobeying me, what is done is done. You may stay Thera however you will remain in Warfang and watch over your siblings." Thera turned an even more embarrassed red.
"I..I cannot Father."
"Why not?"
"Because Ignitus is being called to fight. It is my duty to go into battle alongside him as his mate-"
This caught everyone off guard. James gaped for a moment like a fish before he finally regained his composure.
"W..When did this happen?"
"A few days before we departed, Silverus' wing arrived and said they were the wing we were taking to Warfang. He made a point to pick up where he left off tormenting me until Ignitus tackled him and challenged him to a duel." James and Lysa went wide-eyed at this. Thera quickly corrected her speech.
"He challenged him to a Mate's Duel. Syllian law does not prohibit that. Ignitus dueled Silverus for the right to be my mate. That way Silverus could not threaten me without risking repercussions. Ignitus fought him and won, even though Silverus tried to have a member of his wing murder both me and Ignitus. Ignitus won the duel and...and..."
James held up his hand signalling she need not continue further. Lysa meanwhile was still gaping like a fish, as was Cynder. Ignitus stood there fidgeting and glowing an even brighter red. Spyro was shocked, yet he continued to (or at least try) to maintain a stoic expression.
It took a while for Lysa and Cynder to collect themselves. However, if James thought the surprises were over, he was far from mistaken. One of the dragon councilors began yelling for the guards as soon as Thera and Lysa had revealed themselves. As the guard arrived, James looked curiously at Skyclaw.
"May I ask what the meaning of this is?" He was trying to keep an edge of exasperation out of his voice. Instead of the King, the councilor, a rotund blue dragon, spoke.
"Am I to assume that these two silver scaled dragons are shapeshifters?" James was curious, but he nodded.
"Yes they are, as are my two sons. Why your interest?" The dragon sneered.
"How arrogant, to come here in the name of peace yet you violate one of our most ancient laws?!" James began to redden.
"What law is that may I ask?"
"The law that no shapeshifter dragons are allowed to live past their first year. That's what law!" James was dumbstruck as were the humans and Syllian dragons. Upon hearing this, the human Marines and Dragoons edged closer to Lysa and Thera. Ignoring the other humans, the blue dragon continued to rail against James.
"You come here claiming to want to help us yet you committed an unforgivable sin against dragonkind by not only mating but sireing halfbreed children?! I was perfectly willing to accept that maybe the dragons in your homeland were backward because they relied on you frail apes to help them. Now I see that the humans are just corrupt. In the Southlans, as you call them, shapeshifters and halfbreeds are to be killed the moment they hatch or are born. It is considered a grave offense to allow one to live and raise it! They are nothing like us, they cannot ever use elements, their scales don't even have the proper luster. They are abominations and creatures of the worst sort, and you claim them as family? I have half a mind to strike them down myself-"
No sooner had he said that then all the Marines and Dragoons and Syllian dragons took a battlestance. Thera and Lysa however were terrified, however, they saw James step in front of them and draw his sword.
"If you wish to harm them, you will have to go through me. I lost my family during the war. I was helpless as a murderer slew my parents, my brothers, my sisters, my nephews, and my friends and left them to rot in the catacombs beneath the castle. I swore that day that I would never be that helpless again."
James reached into his jacket pocket and pulled a crystal from his pocket.
"If you wish to harm them, you best be prepared to deal with me."
At that moment, Suisei, Jonathan and Reyson Havvers, Gerald, Sergei, Sharps, and Busser stood next to him, weapons ready. Jonathan Havvers spoke.
"The de Launces family is one of the highest ranking noble families in Syllia. As it's vassals, we will fight to the death for our Lord and Lady de Launces."
The blue dragon was stunned. James guessed that he was not used to people challenging him. He bristled for a moment, thinking of what to say. Then he recovered.
"You cannot challenge me, I am one of the King's most loyal councilors, to bear arms against this council and the laws of dragonkind is to bear arms against the King. A crime punsihable by death no matter who commits it!"
"I doubt, Shivan, you would want to accuse me of that would you?"
Everyone turned to see the purple dragon standing there, wings half open, flames licking from his mouth and smoke coming from his nostrals. Cynder took a stand alongside him, as did Ignitus. Again, Shivan faultered.
"Ur, well, Spyro you I would not care to challenge, the so-called 'former' Terror of the Skies, or the whelps I wouldn't mind." Spyro's eyes flashed dangerously, he hadn't gone dark since that time in the Belt of Fire. However, Shivan was threatening his mate and children; his family.
Spyro up to that point had not understood James' longing for revenge against Sturm, however, he now saw Sturm in Shivan, a monster who would not back down from a position he believed was superior. A beast that would not stop until he got what he wanted. His eyes briefly flashed pure white. Suisei stepped up.
"You who threaten Lady Lysa and Lady Thera, are you truly so cowardly you would threaten one of your own and his family? You wish to know why James de Launces wedded a dragoness? It was because he loved her. When the people of Syllia first became aware of their marriage, several groups were outraged by it, however, they were silenced when the dragons of the Dracocorps began to open their settlement smore to human trade. Their union is what kept the dragons of Syllia strong. Ten years ago a flood destroyed the fields of the village of Tonairo. The nearby dragons of Earod came to their rescue, digging survivors out of the mud, bringing food and creating shelter for the now homeless citizens. When asked why they did so, they said because James de Launces was willing to do something no one else would have done. Even though Lysa is the daughter of the First Sky Lord Voltaris, she would not have been able to do anything as a dragon and even less as a human female. The day James de Launces rescured her from bandits outside Launces and the day he wed her, he ensured she would have a chance to live and that their children could have a future. You call the dragons of Syllia weak and cowed? You are wrong."
Sergei stepped up next.
"The day I learned of my sister's fate at the hands of the Federation and that james was the only survivor, I thought for sure James would have died a lonely painful death. He kept inside the castle and barely ate or drank anything trying to find a reason who this was allowed to happen. Lysa is more to me than my nephew's mate, she is his guardian angel in a way. Her intellect is sharper than any human women I've ever spoken too. She was the only woman who could have conversations with James and they both understand each other. The day they told me I was now a granduncle, that Thera had been born, I went to my sister's grave in Launces and I thanked God that he had opened this door in his life. I knew that from that day forward everything was going to be fine. Now here you come threatening all he holds dear on this world, you threaten to tear it away. As not only James uncle, but as the former Countess of Launces' brother, I will not let you ruin her son!"
Cynder came up and draped a wing over Spyro and reached the other one over to Lysa.
"Our families are connected now by the love our children have for each other. What chance do you think you have if Malefor couldn't break our love, what chance do you have? If you try you will make yourself an enemy of the purple dragon and the entire Kingdom of Syllia. There is one thing that I'll bet James didn't want to mention because it would sound pompous of him. His cousin is the King of Syllia and Lysa, Thera, Nicholas, and Joshua are much beloved by the King and his subjects. Know this before you raise threats against us."
At this point the guardians who had been neutrally observing spoke up. Terrador spoke for the guardians.
"If it truly is a crime against dragonkind to sire and raise a shapechanger, then I am as guilty as James is. My son was killed in the war against Malefor. He had a daughter named Brena. She was a shapechanger. Today she is a prominant citizen in Warfang as is her mate. That law has not been excersised in my memory, and I for one am not about to heed it now."
"Here here!" Voiced Cyril. Volteer came up.
"The purpose of the Guradians is to protect dragonkind and lead it and advise its King. We also protect the lives of those who seek us out. The day James de Launces came here and pledged his support to help us stop Dalon, he became a person the Guardians are willing to protect. Besides, Shivan, I do believe you have forgotten something important. Only the King can pass such judgement and last I looked, you were nowhere near the throne. Our King decides on which laws govern us. Your Majesty, what do you say to this?"
Skyclaw, true to form, had been lying there silently watching the exchange of words with interest. He had been looking to seeing James reaction to such a threat. Now he knew that James was a man of his word. The dragon king spoke, slowly and deliberately.
"The law is antiquated. It no longer aplies to this new age of human and dragon cooperation. Shivan, I would suggest you settle down before I order the guards to put you in chains. As for the law being followed before, only the Grand Elder would know of that."
At that moment, the doors to the far side opened up and a messenger came out. The wolf bowed to Skyclaw and spoke.
"The Grand Elder wishes to see the human named James de Launces and you Spyro. Have no fear of the elder, he only summons those he wishes to speak with. Come with me please."
After a moments hesitation, Spyro and James walked into the chamber beyond the throne room. As the door slammed shut, Lysa felt tears in her eyes at what had just turned to leave, Thera spoke.
"Mother? Where are you going?"
"Outside dear, I...I need to clear my head for a bit is all."
Thera nodded and watched her mother leave the castle.
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James found himself staring at the largest and most ancient dragon he'd ever seen. He was easily five times bigger than Titanus and could have knocked Spyro our with one blow by the size of his claws. The wolf bowed and said something low so that only the elder could here it.
The Grand Elder opened his massive wagon wheel sized eyes and started at them through aged and bloodshot eyes. He spoke slowly, dragging out each word.
"So James de Launces, you are the human I heard making such a commotion out there. I must say, for someone as small as you, you certainly have a lot of friends who would jump to defend you. I sensed a strange energy coming from you earlier, do you know how to control an element?" James cleared his throat.
"No sir, I do however, have the, well, recent ability to use element crystals. Yet I don't know how." The elder chuckled slightly.
"It isn't that difficult to figure out, as you know dragons are creatures of magic, whenever we mate we transfer some of that energy into our partners although, I've never heard it happening to a human before, then again, I've never really met a human before. Still, the reason I called you is because the Chronicler said you would come." James was confused.
"The Chronicler, you mean Ignitus?" Spyro went wide-eyed at this and looked at James.
"Wait, did you just say the Chronicler is IGNITUS? M..MY father?" A voice answered out of the shadows in the room.
"Indeed young dragon, it is good to see you again as well. You have grown into a splendid dragon my son."
Spyro found himself tonguetied, he wanted to ask so many questions. Ignitus willed a book in front of him and began reading.
"Yes. No. Yes. Yes. No. I'm happy for the two of you. No. No. Yes, I did speak to him. Yes, I knew about Malefor and Dalon. No, I couldn't reveal it until the proper time. Now that we've addressed your questions my son it is time for James to get a few of his own. James, you wish to know how you can use element crystals. The answer is in part because you've mated with Lysa several times during your lives together. That's just one part however, the other part is that the magic exists in your bloodline going all the way back to your ancestor the first one to bear the name de Launces." James was puzzled.
"The first de Launces, you mean my great-great-great-great-great grandfather Demeter de Launces?"
"Yes, that is the one." Ignitus said, summoning another book from out of thin air. He pointed to something and smiled.
"Here it is. Demeter de Launces, arrived in Syllia at unknown time, fought alongside the Syllian King, was raised to the rank of noble for his efforts. However, that is the human history of him. Spyro, do you know how Malefor first turned evil?"
"He began studying dark magic to increase his power right?"
The Grand Elder harrumphed loudly.
"Your history is wrong. Yes Malefor became corrupt from using dark magic, however, he was not always like this. Once he was a shy and timid dragon, like you, yet once he became an adult, he was incredibly charismatic. Dragonesses came from all over trying to get his attentions, yet, in the end, only one dragoness succeeded, Renna. The first time he saw her he was smitten. He did everything he could think of to impress her, yet in the end, it was being himself that made her choose Malefor as a mate. Now you just learned about the law against shapeshifters, right? Truth is that law was created to spite Malefor. Turns out Renna was a shapeshifter. Malefor vowed to love her no matter what form she took. However, there was one dragoness who wanted Malefor, she was the daughter of Villak, once one of the most distinguished dragons on the ancient council. His daughter was his only weakness, he could never say no to her. Her lust for Malefor became our undoing. One night, Villak lured malefor away on some mission which was a lie. Ziea crept into their cave and killed Renna. When Malefor returned he flew into an uncontrolable rage. It was then Villak realized what he had done and told Malefor everything. Malefor repaid him by killing him and tearing off in pursuit of Ziea. It was around this time the guardians sealed Malefor but not before he had found Ziea. Ziea realized now what she had done and pleaded with Malefor to spare her, to do anything he wanted with her, just so long as she lived. Malefor used his dark powers to destroy her womb, she would never have children. Ziea wondered the world for a time before finally dying of her dispair. Even in the end Malefor did not give her what she always wanted from him, a child."
The Elder stopped to rest for a moment. Ignitus picked up.
"Unbeknownst to Malefor or anyone else, Malefor and Renna did have a child, a shapechanger like his mother, she named him Retemed. He had hidden while Ziea murdered his mother. After his father was sealed, Retemed fled fearing we would kill him too. According to his book, he took the form of an ape and stole one of their boats. For several days he sailed not knowing where he was going, yet one day he awoke on a beach. Hastily he shifted back to dragon form and took off exploring, along the way, he met a race of being he'd never seen before. They were like apes, yet they seemed more civilized and more kind. They didn't fire arrows or things at him when he flew over. In fact, he landed outside the camp and one of the creatures gave him food. The next day the small group came under attack from another group, the creature who had given him the food was a leder of some sort and was in danger. He leapt to the rescure felling all who threatened him. After the battle he vanished. He learned to take on human form and began to study them from afar. One day there was another battle and in human form he helped the leader again. When the battle was won, the leader asked him his name. Retemed panicked and saw a lance lying in the ground unbroken and ever ready. He then reversed his name. He introduced himself as Demeter de Launces."
James froze as did Spyro. Ignitus quickly looked in Spyro's book.
"No need to worry Spyro, the only thing you and Malefor have in common is your scale color, you are by no means related to him, James on the other hand is Malefor's descendant, the descendant of the lost dragon. It is the purple dragon that courses through your veins that gives you the ability to use crystals, see in the dark, and gives you your lightning fast mind. Though the blood is somewhat diluted from years of breeding with humans, you are still technically part dragon."
It was then what Ignitus said hit James like a ton of bricks. For the first time he could remember, he fainted.
Ignitus looked between the Grand Elder, his books and a still very confused Spyro.
"I think I've said too much." The Elder grunted.
"That my old friend is the understatement of this age."
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JAMES IS MALEFOR'S DESCENDANT! Well to be honest I kind of had that idea floating around for a time. I just decided now would be a good time to put it into writing.
To Necron Dragon Lord of D A, I hope you liked Spyro and everyones defense of James, Lysa and Thera. It took a while to visualize the scene but I made it.
As always, please rate and review and don't be afraid to PM me, my door's always open. (It may just take a while since out here in the woods I don't get wifi so I have to travel to town to get a good signal. Thank God for Burger King!
The action heats up in the next chapter so see ya'll next time!
