"Ignitus?!" said all the assembled.

The dragon nodded his head.

"Why didn't you tell us before?" Cynder said.

"I agree" said Thorr, "As a guardian, you must not keep secrets from your companions."

"He made me promise not to tell him until this meeting", Jhonny apologized, "He knew we would have to meet today and that's why he asked me to hide it until now"

"I understand you friend" said Spyro, putting a paw on his shoulder, "Now tell us: what else did he say?"

Jhonny sighed before answering:

"Last night, he transported me to his library and told me that Malefor's prison portal is about to open again. And this time, if he returns, he will do so with more power than ever and none of us present will be a match for him, not even you Spyro"

Everyone remained in silence.

"That's it?" Ray asked, "He didn't tell you how to beat him?"

"No, I'm sorry" he replied, "He only told me that when the darkness arrives, only light and darkness will bring balance"

"And, what that means?" asked Cynder.

"Sorry, I was trying to thing about that all day, but I have no answers"

"Considering that we have no answer to this puzzle, we must prevent him from escaping" Thorr opined, "If he is so powerful, we cannot stand still"

"So, let's organize everything for tomorrow" said Jhonny, "Flame and Ember will stay protecting the city. Hunter, we need you to go back to Avalar Valley and warn Meadow about the situation. Then send homing eagles to the most distant cities to avoid a possible war"

"I understand," Hunter said.

"Well, Edel and Cynder will stay here at the temple to protect it along with the children. Spyro, guide Ray, Thorr, and me to Malefor's Mountain. "

"Okay," Spyro said.

"I'd like to join you guys," Cynder said.

"Cynder" said his partner, putting both legs on her shoulders "Don't worry: we'll be fine. For now, you must stay with Nina and her friends, you must take care of their"

Cynder thought about it for a few seconds and then nodded.

"Well, this meeting is over, we can go to the rooms" said Jhonny, "Go my friends, I need a moment"

The other dragons left the room. Spyro looked at his friend with a worried face. He was about to ask her what was wrong when Edel stopped him.

"I've noticed it too" he said, "I'll talk to him Spyro. I' am his wife"

Spyro nodded and left him with Johnny.

"Let's go," Nina whispered to Drago, "If my mom or dad finds out we're not in the room, they'll worry."

"This ... Nina, can you make an excuse for me?" Drago told him, "I need to stay a moment more, I don't know ... there is something that is happening and I would like to know what it is"

Nina nodded and came out of hiding. Drago, on the other hand, listened to what his parents were talking about.

"Honey, are you okay?" Edel asked.

"Yes, it's just that ... I think that this may be my most important mission as guardian of fire" said Jhonny, "I hope I am ready for this task"

"Take it easy on it. You have done very well planning that strategy" said Edel," You know you were chosen for it, or are you trying to tell me that you miss your old world? "

Drago listened more carefully to this conversation. Jhonny smiled at his partner.

"You know it's not like that" he said, "My place is here, and I don't speak for the position of guardian of fire, but for those I love the most. Years ago, I came here thinking it was just a dream of a human being transformed into a dragon. Later, I knew it was not a dream, and it became my destiny. Now, I have made my life here: I have you, the children and good friends. You know that I would never abandon them"

"And that's why you came back in time to save me" said Edel, "That's what I like about you."

There was a moment of silence in which Drago can see his mother giving his father a kiss. However, what really surprised him was that conversation: his father, was not a dragon…?

"Well, we better rest" said Jhonny, "Tomorrow there is much to do"

Drago saw his parents leave and came out of his hiding place to join Nina.

(That night…)

Drago had a restless sleep. After returning from the hiding place, he said nothing to Aurora: he thought she would take it as strangely as he did after hearing what their parents had talked about. Regarding Nina… he didn't consider it prudent either.

He felt a little strange that his father had never told him anything about himself. His mother and his grandfather Cyril always spoke of the long lineage of the ice dragons, but regarding his father… he had no idea about his origins or descent, why did he keep a secret from he and his sister?

The dream was returning ... it was taking hold of him ... he felt faint ...

Drago fell asleep. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes and stood up with a start: he was no longer in his room, nor in the temple; he was in a large library with several books around him and a large hourglass in the center.

"What?" he said dumbfounded, "Where am I?"

"Welcome Drago" said a voice behind him.

Drago turned and saw a robed blue and gray dragon with a blue crystal hanging from his neck.

"Who are you?" Drago asked somewhat fearful, but at the same time impressed.

"I am the Chronicler" replied the dragon, "But surely you must know me by the name of Ignitus"

"Ignitus…" Drago said, remembering, "I remember! You talk to my father, right? "

"That's right, I warned him of the danger looming again in the realms. As my successor, it is his duty to protect everything and everyone "

"His successor... wait, you were a guardian?"

"Yes, a long time ago. I died before the war ended, but my spirit was appointed as a new chronicler and I have been here ever since. Then your father became a guardian "

"But… did you know my father? Do you know about…? "

"The secret he wanted to hide from you and your sister to protect them and make them feel happy to be dragons and have friends?" Ignitus came forward.

Drago fell silent and didn't know what to say to that. Ignitus consoled him:

"Drago, you must not judge him by what he hid from you. He loves your mother and is proud of you and your sister. You see that every day "

Drago thought about it and concluded that what Ignitus was telling him was true.

"But… still" Drago said, "what did he want to hide from Aurora and me? Could you tell me?"

"I can't tell you about it, Drago" Ignitus replied, "You will have to ask him yourself. What I called you for is for something else "

"You called me? Why?" he asked confused.

"Answer me something first: How much do you appreciate Nina?"

"To Nina?" Drago asked somewhat blushing, "Well she ... she is a great friend, quite strong, smart ..."

"And she's pretty?"

"This ... okay, I admit it: she's very pretty, brave and kind" said Drago giving up confessing his feelings, "But what does this have to do with it?"

"Your feelings for her are as pure as water" Ignitus replied, "It shows that if she is in trouble, you would be the first to save her, just like you did with the troll, right? "

"Wait, how does she know ...?"

"The books around you have recorded historical records of everything that happens up to the present moment: today"

Drago looked at all the books around him.

"Now you should back to sleep" said Ignitus, "A lot is going to happen tomorrow"

"But what kind of ...?"

"A couple more tips: First, remember that you must control your feelings and launch them at a certain point to breathe fire. But if you need more power, you must express your emotions openly and expel the fire with all the desire you need, understood? "

"I understand. But what…?"

Another thing: Fire is an expression of power, warm and light. Finally, you should listen to your father. You may not be able to understand his secret or his history, but remember that the two are still family. Now you should return..."

Before Drago tried to ask Ignitus what everything he said meant, everything around him flashed white and blinded him. Then he felt his bed again under his clutches. Due to a strange exhaustion, he fell asleep.