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IllusionMaster17: Yes, the secret ending is next, in fact, this chapter is gonna cover that ending. Hope you enjoy.
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Chapter 8: The aftermath of the quartet's journey, and other ending
Back at Ignitus's castle, few days before the interview...
It was back in Ignitus's castle in the Dream Weavers, when the now healed dragons, Nestor, Lume, Bruno, and Bubba, all of whom stayed there with Cyril looking over them as they waited for good news from Ignitus and the rest of the Guardians that involves the Four Brave Dragons. They were currently in the Penthouse room of the castle with the balcony doors open.
It was left open by Cyril so that Ignitus and the Guardians will have a way in to the Penthouse when he returns with the Four Brave Dragons.
During their wait, they had a little conversation with each other about their battles in the Gnorc Gnexus realms.
"Do you remember? Back in Twilight Harbor? When you fought against those nail gunners?" Lume asked Nestor.
"Yes. And we did have some jokes being told during our battles against the Gnorc gunners, where we believed they'd have a good career in shingling roofs." Nestor said with a chuckle. "It's too bad that those nails seems to be able to pierce our scales too."
"Yes. I agree. Those darn Gnorcs got a few good shots on me, Bubba, and Cleetus there when we got ambushed. We still feel a little pain on our arms, torsos, and tails from those dang nails!" Bruno said annoyed. "And they nearly got me in the private places that you don't wanna know!"
"Not to mention those Commandos. They were worse." Nestor said.
Lume agreed with Nestor on that. "Quite right. The nails they launched hurt. But at least none of us got killed by them. Not even those Grenadiers stood a chance."
"And You have me to thank. Those guys got squashed by my jumps before they could do anything about it!" Bubba said grinning. Showing his muscular legs. Implying that he had jumped to the Gnorcs with the speed of a rocket propelled javelin. Which he had.
"Yes. You were quite fast with your jumps, before they could even pull the pins. Thank you again for that by the way." Nestor said.
"No problem." Bubba said. Taking a shot of dragon wine.
"By the way Lume, what was Ember like when you raised her?" Nestor asked. Changing the subject to their lives with the quartet.
"Why she was a lot like me." Lume said smiling. "Sure it was a pain to raise her on occasions, but she's not like those little bratty whelps, that was hatched with a silver spoon in their mouths. She's much nicer than them. And so adorable." She said hugging herself like she was hugging Ember.
"What was it like raising Spyro by the way?" Bruno asked.
"It was a pain on occasions. Unfortunately, a little more so than Lume's little one. But he still quiets down and listens when I tell him to. And he's nicer than the other more arrogant dragons that I've known. Which is a good thing." Nestor responded.
"That's nice. I think he would be a good chosen one if he keeps this up." Bruno said. Taking his own sip of dragon wine.
"If they all survive that is." Nestor sadly said, sipping his own cup of wine.
Which there was plenty of on the table. Which was a preparation of their little funeral… just in case they're on the verge of learning the bad news about their young dragons that they raised, by the time the Guardians return to the castle. All of the dragons, (Especially Nestor, Lume, and Cyril.) hoped that the news they'll hear would be good news.
Thankfully, they were gonna get great news in a few moments.
"I still cannot believe they ran away. And in the middle of our teachings! I know they charged ahead to save their friends and family, but this is ridiculous!" Cyril said pacing at the open door. "Only the ancestors can describe how disappointed I feel that they all left. And how regretful I am for the argument we've had before their leaving for Gnasty's world." He said.
"And we're so sorry Cyril. If we'd known they'd leave, we'd stop them from charging ahead if it means they'll be defeated in doing so." Lume said somberly. Trying not to cry.
"No, I feel that we should be sorry for the argument. I feel that they charged ahead to prove themselves to us since we didn't believe they could beat him." Cyril said somberly. "We didn't mean to have them running. And I hope that this won't irreparably break our companionship."
"It's alright Cyril. I feel at fault too." Nestor said.
"And hopefully they may return to this place, alive and well in Ignitus's and his Guardian's arms. Huh? What's that?" Lume asked, noticing a pair of shapes getting closer to the castle's balcony doors. Causing the dragons to turn and see what it was.
Much to Lume's and Nestor's pleasant surprise, it was none other than her husband, Lateef himself, and Flame's father Delbin, who was flying to the castle, both feeling a little exhausted but alive and well as he landed on the balcony and entered through the doors. "*Huff* Good day friends. I feel elated to see that all of you escaped. Especially my wife." He said happily, seeing the other dragons okay and unharmed.
Especially Lume, who was also elated to see him as she proceeded to glomp him to the floor, happy to see him alive and in her arms. "My darling Lateef! I've missed you so much my husband!" She said, hugging him tightly, trying not to cry in happiness.
"Lateef?! Delbin?! My dear friends! You're both alive and well!" Bruno said excitedly. "I see that both of you were rescued?"
"Quite right, Chief Bruno. And we all have the Four Brave Dragons to thank for it." Delbin said smiling.
"They actually rescued you?! And hopefully the other dragons too?!" Bubba asked shocked as was Bruno, Nestor, and Lume.
"Yes. It was our little dragons alright. Even Delbin was freed beforehand according to the other dragons in the army that was prepared to fight the Gnorc too. Only to learn about the four dragon's presences, and that we're all free from that Gnorc's clutches." Lateef said. "And Cosmos is with his army as we speak, but he told us he'll be here later."
"Now I'm hoping that they'll be able to do what they desired to do. And defeat that Gnorc that caused this business. I just know they can do it!" Delbin proclaimed.
"As do I Delbin." Nestor said, hoping that Spyro won't end up losing to the Gnorc alongside his friends.
"Lateef? Thank goodness you're still alive! The Dream Weavers would've been horrified and saddened at the news of your death. Especially Ignitus." Cyril finally said getting out of his stunned state.
"I know, but we all knew the risk in trying to take down Gnasty Gnorc and yet we kept going." Lateef responded, sitting down on the couch close to Lume. "Speaking of whom where's Ignitus?" Lateef asked, not having met Ignitus again on his way to his castle since he went to the army of dragons first where he met Delbin.
"Why he, along with Terrador, and Volteer, have flown to the Gnorc Gnexus to retrieve the four young dragons. Hopefully alive so that they'll be safe from the Gnorc's wrath." He responded.
"Oh. Surely they might be able to take out Gnasty, before the Guardians were able to retrieve them, right?" Lateef asked.
"Trust me Lateef. I would be as happy as you could be if they're able to take that Gnorc out. Even if it's not a big chance for them to do so." Cyril said again somberly.
Little did he know, he was about to receive a surprise in a few minutes. As when the dragons renewed their talking and conversations.
Where minutes passed during those conversations when the dragons saw shapes coming closer. "And I said to this dragoness, that ain't no pony, that's- what? Who's comin this time?" Bruno asked seeing the dragon figures. All three of which, was familiar.
And after they all landed and entered the penthouse room, they saw that it was the dragon Guardians themselves. And they were looking happily at them while they ended up noticing that there was a pair of dragons in Ignitus's and Terrador's arms. Those dragons were the Four Brave Dragons themselves, who were resting in their arms. (And with Sparx resting on Ignitus's shoulder.)
"Hello fellow dragons, it's good to be back. And with the four young dragons safe and sound." Ignitus said. "Also, do please be silent. The little ones are resting."
Each of the dragons ended up looking in surprise at how the dragon guardians were successful in retrieving the four dragons, as well as relieved that they were able to do that. Especially Nestor, Delbin, Lateef, and Lume. Even though they also noticed that they were hurt looking due to their nail wounds and singe marks. "Is… is it really them? Were they alright when you all found them?" Lateef asked concerned.
"Of course Lateef my dear friend. They just got hurt, and later tired from their journey through the lands of the Gnorcs, to where we had to carry them on the return trip when they've grown exhausted, and they suffered some wounds, but they'll heal from those wounds in time." Ignitus said, which relieved the dragons in the room.
"Which is relieving to hear, since they are the chosen ones, and our future would be bright with them all alive and well." Terrador said with a smile.
"So now we're all free thanks to them? That Gnorc is in deep trouble." Nestor said, with all of the dragons minus the Guardians nodding in agreement.
"Which reminds me. You're all not gonna believe the news we're about to give, but please rejoin us in the meeting chambers once we've put the young ones to bed." Ignitus said, heading to the bedrooms to put the Four Brave Dragons in.
As the Four Brave Dragons rested in the room, now bandaged and with their dragonflies revived, (Although Sparx was the only healthy one.) a meeting took place between all of the dragons that currently resided in Ignitus's castle, as well as Cosmos who later arrived there alongside his right hand dragons, shortly after the quartet were sent to bed. Where they received some surprising news.
"You gotta be pulling our legs! They actually did it?!" Lateef and Lume both said in shock. Referring to Gnasty's demise by their hands.
"Yes dear friends. They all have done it. The realms are all saved, thanks to them." Ignitus said smiling at them.
That had all of the dragons stunned at the news that they just received, there was even slight moments where they thought that Ignitus was joking. But they still believed that he is serious when he told them that Gnasty is now dead. All thanks to the Four Brave Dragons defeating him, especially in the manner that they told the Guardians which they later told to the dragon parents in the room.
Once they got over their shock, they were then celebrating at the news of Gnasty's demise. With all of them patting each other on the back at how far the quartet has gone since they were hatchlings in their arms. And how much farther they've now gotten, now that Gnasty has fallen.
"That's excellent news! Our future is brighter than ever before!" Cyril said ecstatic.
"That's our sons/daughters!" The dragon parents said to each other, patting each other on their backs again. Ecstatic that their young dragons was able to defeat the Gnorc when they thought he'd be too strong. When in reality, he was a coward who merely used spells, and traps to defend himself to the best of his abilities. But that couldn't save the Gnorc as he now learned the hard way.
All while the Dragon Guardians were smiling at them in praise at how they raised such little dragons that became the chosen ones, regardless of their different colored scales that isn't Spyro's purple colors. Which had them curious at how they were able to breathe the other breaths despite that. But they can search for the answers later.
Once the celebrations winded down, and the room was now calmed down, they all were now sitting at the table.
Where Ignitus then announced his next question. "Which brings us to the little 'Alpine Ridge's war beast' in the room, that I'm sure that you all are asking I presume." Ignitus asked.
"Well, yes we had that thought in mind. Now that Gnasty's gone, what are we gonna do with them now? Especially with my daughter?" Lateef asked.
"Well it's simple. For starters, we continue their training, we resume their teachings, now that they have no archenemies like Gnasty, causing chaos, making mischief, instigating a catastrophe on us. *Ahem* So far at least." Volteer said.
"Not only that, but we have heard that the dragons knows of their multiple breaths, and their fury attacks that they used on Jacques. Yet they don't know of their destiny." Ignitus said. "Which is what we're going to keep that way. No dragon, other than the ones in this room should know about their chosen one status."
Lume and Lateef quickly understood why that should be done. After all, she was a friend turned lover of Lateef's when they were younger, before Lateef became what he was now, being the High King of the Dream Weavers. And it was pretty stressful at times since the fellow Dream Weaver dragons would look for them for help, thinking that since they're in charge, they would find a solution to their problem. Especially when they had to explain to some dragons about some weird dreams they had, and what they mean to them.
Not to mention that on coronation day, Lateef wasn't ready enough for the responsibility at the time, since he felt the pressure of having to do a good job. Nowadays he did a good job, but the pressure was still around.
Titan, Bruno, Cosmos, and Nestor also understood the importance of the secrecy, feeling like they could relate to the Four Brave Dragons when it comes to the pressure of trying to save the dragon worlds, and unite the dragon race against their enemies.
"For how long though? I'm certain that the dragons could find out about them someday." Lume said.
"That, I cannot deny. We could hide the truth for long, but someday, they'll eventually know the truth about their status. And hopefully, it's at the right time, when they're ready." Ignitus said.
"Also, we have another thing to do, another objective to complete, and that is, what of the Gnorcs that still live?" Volteer asked.
"Why yes. What'll we do with them?" Titan asked, feeling that the Gnorcs should pay for following Gnasty in his attempt to create the dark age for the Dragons.
"Well, as crazy as it is for me to say, I recommend that we should give mercy to the Gnorcs." Ignitus said, shocking the other dragons.
"But surely you jest Ignitus! They fought against us, and they were able to kill some of us when Gnasty counterattacked with his fake surrender!" Titan said.
"Not to mention their attempted hostage taking. They could've probably took more of our lives, should Gnasty go through with his counterattack if our young ones didn't attack first, and free us before he could." Delbin said.
"Hold it please!" Ignitus said raising his voice. Silencing both dragons. "As right as you both are, there were also some Gnorcs that weren't loyal to that Gnorc that the four dragons defeated. If anything, they might've been hesitant to go through with his plans for us."
That proclamation actually surprised the dragons in question, as they didn't really think about the Gnorc's points of view throughout Gnasty's attempted rise to power. After all, they were more focused on Gnasty's forces at the time that they didn't notice that some of the Gnorcs wasn't as fond of Gnasty as the others were.
"We even heard from the four dragons, during our flight back to here, that there was gonna be some minions of Gnasty's that could've fought against them with him. But Gnasty was all alone, and even though he put up a decent fight despite his cowardice, he couldn't win without his minions. And I feel that the story could be different if they stayed." Ignitus said.
"So what you're telling us, is that there is some Gnorcs that actually hates Gnasty as much as we do?" Cosmos asked.
"Considering what we said about Gnasty's lack of minions in his fight, that is the case about the now leaderless Gnorcs." Terrador said. "I wouldn't be surprised if they deserted him because of the fake surrendering he's done, regardless of going along with his plan."
"Or maybe they're smarter than Gnasty when it comes to fighting impossible odds, facing an unbeatable battle, trying to win a suicidal mission. And that caused them to flee because of it." Volteer said.
"Which is why they deserve mercy under your hands. For they know that it'd be suicidal to fight us. And even those that refused to help that Gnorc, knows that." Ignitus said.
"I understand now Ignitus." Titan said. "Besides, they could be of use to us, like they could clean up the damage that Gnasty has done as punishment. They could also be our butlers, or they could build us something. Like a vacation spot!"
"Yes, an excellent suggestion. An astute proclamation. They would be a useful sort of helpers, simply so they'll earn our mercy." Cosmos said.
"Just remember. They shouldn't be pushed hard enough, or we might fight another 'Gnasty Gnorc' that would fill his shoes, and we'd be in this situation again." Nestor said.
"Agreed Nestor." Ignitus said.
Then the rest of the meeting continued onwards through the day as well as through the time that the Four Brave Dragons slept in their room. Until the meeting ended in time with the quartet waking up one by one.
The first being Ember, who got up on her bed tiredly, until she then looked around the room to see that it isn't hers, as the other beds around her ended up proving to her. Then she noticed that she was bandaged up on her wounds from the nails before looking at her friends on the other beds, as they also had bandages on them to cover their nail wounds.
Then she looked at Flame, who also woke up tiredly and looked back at her with a tired look that turned to relief and love at the sight of her. Which Ember returned to him, remembering his confession in Twilight Harbor, shortly before their fight against Gnasty. Which had them smiling at each other in happiness, silently proclaiming to each other that they have defeated Gnasty, and survived the journey in the Gnorc Gnexus.
Then both Spyro and Cynder ended up waking up later on.
Where they instantly looked at each other and was relieved at the sight of each other being alive and well, as their bandages proved. If they could, they all would've got on the same bed and hugged each other, being glad that they're together as victors of their fight against Gnasty, and proving themselves as heroes. But they had to do it later since they just woke up with their wounds bandaged, and just starting to heal.
Nonetheless, they were still happy at what they've done.
A few days later, back in Stone Hill… A few minutes before interview…
Spyro and his friends were back in Stone Hill after a few days of traveling through the dragon Home Worlds, celebrating the parties that they all were honored to join courtesy of the Dream Weavers, Beast Makers, Magic Crafters, Peace Keepers, and the Artisans. They still had some bandages on their scales since some of their nail wounds were still painful looking, and needed one more day for the wounds to heal at the very least.
The rest of the dragon army that heard about Gnasty's demise, ended up feeling stunned at the news of the Gnorc's demise by the hands of the Four Brave Dragons. Before they then ended up cheering for them at a job well done, as well as out of praise for having the guts to ignore the dangers that Gnasty could've had for them, and fight him anyway.
The Peace Keepers, and the Beast Makers especially were proud of the quartet for Gnasty's defeat. The former, for sticking to their ideals in their combat against the Gnorc, and the latter, as they were still hateful towards Gnasty for what he's tried to do to their swamp, and for his fake surrender.
And currently, they were in one of the painting houses alongside the Guardians and their parents as they were prepped for the interview with the dragon news guys, including Bob.
They were smiling at each other for a job well done in Gnasty's downfall, while smiling at the Guardians, and their parents. Happy that none of them were killed in Gnasty's attempt to take over their Home Worlds.
As were the Guardians, and the parent dragons who were all relieved that none of the quartet were killed as well. They also smiled at them, impressed at their survival against whatever the Gnorcs threw at them.
"Interview in a few minutes!" One of the interviewing dragons said to the quartet. Who responded with a nod and a thank you.
"I'm so proud of you Spyro and friends." Nestor once again said happily.
"And we're also impressed that you all pulled off taking down Gnasty, regardless of what he and his minions threw at you." Delbin said.
Causing the quartet to smile at them in response, regardless of how many times they got praised. "Thanks pops, Uncle Delbin, no problem." Spyro said.
"We're also proud of each other for doing this regardless of how unbelievable it could be." Flame said.
"But it had to be done. Gnasty had to pay for his treachery towards us dragons." Cynder said.
"And now they're all paying for it. Right?" Spyro asked referring to the Gnorcs.
"Not… really. There's still some that are out there, but they won't be a problem for us." Nestor said. "And you must know this Spyro. These Gnorcs are off limits."
"Off limits? What do you mean?"
Before the conversation could continue though, some familiar Artisans ended up meeting them in the room. "Hey little buddies! Great to see you all in one piece!" Gavin said grinning.
"And it is most auspicious to see that you four were able to defeat that G-nasty G-norc. Well done." Astor said also smiling.
"Eh, it was nothing." Spyro said smiling back. "I mean, sure we got hurt, but it was the right thing to do after what he did."
"I second that little buddy." Gavin said, gently giving Spyro a noogie as he noted his bandages covering him.
Spyro ended up cringing yet giggling at the noogie that he got from Gavin. 'Hahahahah, quit it Gav, that tickles." Spyro said.
"Easy there Gavin. They've been through a rough journey. They need some rest first." Nestor said firmly.
"Yeah right. Sorry there Nestor." Gavin said putting Spyro down. "By the way little buddies, your interviews are coming, so you all might wanna get to that camera!" He then said.
"Way ahead of you Gavin." Spyro said, as Gavin was walking out of the room, with Astor close behind him.
Astor turned to the Four Dragons at the doorway. "And Spyro, good luck." He said before exiting.
Then Gavin got back in the room. "Oh yeah! One more thing, here ya go guys!" He then said, giving Spyro and his friends some sparkling smoothies. Which they proceeded to take a sip of before Gavin left again.
"Well Spyro, time to go out there with your friends, and show them your victory." Ignitus said.
"You got it!" Spyro said. Before they left their smoothies on their chairs, then the Four Brave Dragons were now out of the room, as they were now in front of the cameras, getting interviewed about Gnasty's demise. "Okay, rolling!"
(Cue interview from the previous chapter's ending.)
Artisans Home World Post interview… a few days later...
A now healed Spyro was on a board held by his father Nestor as they both were carrying stones to build with, alongside a visiting Bubba.
"Careful with the stone Spyro, and Bubba. They're pretty heavy for you, and my toes wouldn't appreciate it if you dropped one." Nestor said.
"Don't worry, I won't drop them."
It was after the interview that things went back to normal for the dragons, albeit with some changes. As life simply continued onward as the dragons were cleaning up the messes that Gnasty has caused, alongside their now Gnorc servants that they gathered up in their realms, and the Gnorc's realms without trouble since the Gnorcs were demoralized and helpless due to Gnasty's defeat.
Spyro and his friends were forced to let the rest of the Gnorcs live. Especially since without Gnasty, the Gnorcs would be unable to mount another offensive at any chance they get, and they'd have no choice but to obey their commands.
Spyro and his friends reluctantly agreed to let the Gnorcs have mercy. But they knew that should the Gnorcs start getting rebellious, they were gonna fight them, and they won't be merciful.
Then of course, there came the punishments afterwards.
After all, they might've stopped Gnasty Gnorc from taking over the dragon realms. But the manner of which they did was a disobedient thing to do since they just ran ahead, without permission from the dragon Guardians. And it wasn't without dangers, as they had no thoughts about the details of what they would face off against that Gnasty would throw at them, resulting in their wounds in Twilight Harbor since they didn't expect to face off against the gunners and Commandoes. And they were frozen at least temporarily, which as the Guardians mentioned, if Spyro didn't somehow break free, they would've remained frozen and they would've lost to Gnasty. Who would've been free to invade the dragon realms, and possibly win due to their defeat.
They knew, no matter what they would do, even if they defeated Gnasty, they felt that the punishments were eventually gonna happen. None of them would escape from that.
But at least their punishments were softened enough due to saving the dragon worlds. As they were merely grounded and unable to see each other for at least three days, and they had to do some clean up work for their Home Worlds and realms too. Which they still felt bummed out about, but three days was bearable for them.
Besides, they were able to hang out and spend time with their parents, aunts, and uncles again. And the Guardian dragons would visit them in their Home Worlds to continue their training there. So it wasn't a complete loss.
Now though, Spyro was helping Nestor with his work in building up some little pavement paths, and fountains that would loiter the pavements of the Artisan castles in Stone Hill and the Home World.
"Easy does it Spyro. Just think of the Fountains that'll be all over our landscape. It's gonna be beautiful." Nestor said.
"I agree pops. This land is gonna be more beautiful than before. I have to admit, I feel glad to be born here." Spyro responded.
"Likewise. I always thought that you would be a good Artisan dragon regardless of your more Peace Keeper-like attitude." Nestor said. "I have confidence, that you and your friends would be given majestic statues that are dedicated to you and your friend's heroism, courtesy of us."
"Speaking of which, who are we building out of stone first?" Bubba asked, setting the stones down alongside Nestor and Spyro.
"Cynder of course. For her bravery alongside my son, Delbin's son, and Ember, daughter of Lateef and Lume. Besides, I would like for my son to remember this moment for centuries to come. Especially, once he comes across this, with his and Cynder's young ones by their side." Lateef mused.
Much to Spyro's embarrassment when he heard the last part. "Daaaaad!" Spyro said embarrassed, as Bubba was trying not to crack up at Nestor's teasing.
Meanwhile, Flame helped his father with connecting some stone paths to the fountains, and the other homes in Stone hill, Town Square, and the Home World. He also did some help with painting with his father's and Nevin's paintings on his canvas. He also got help with his own painting skills. Whether he would paint out some dragonflies like Sparx, or some other lands in the worlds.
Though Flame couldn't resist doing some pranking alongside Spyro, where they both drew some silly moustache on Delbin's face, as well as other funny drawings on his scales, and his torso while he slept.
They were so lucky that Delbin took the joke in good humorous stride when he later learned about it.
*Later*
Afterwards, one day later, they also did some paper airplanes during their art class with Alban about flying machines which they thought of as a boring lecture. All while making sure that Alban doesn't catch them with their airplanes that they were goofing off in class with.
If only they knew…
that it was a class about learning to fly.
*Later*
"AAACHOOO!" Was the only warning Spyro and Flame had to give Alvar, before they accidentally sneezed.
Which had Spyro accidentally breathing fire all over Alvar's face, and his hot dog that he had on a spit, as his face was soot covered in a cartoonish sense while his hot dog was entirely dark gray. Looking like it could turn to dust and make a pile of ash in a cartoonish sense. While he also had some ice on his moustache from Flame's ice sneeze.
Alvar was teaching cooking class to both Flame and Spyro, making sure that they're taught to cook just in case they have sheeps or chickens stored and ready to use.
And Spyro and Flame were holding their own spits that had marshmallows on them that was black and melty for the former, and encased in an ice cube for the latter, as they stared at Alvar with awkward nervousness on their faces at what they did. While Alvar was merely deadpan in return. "Eh, hehehehe, sorry Alvar." Flame said.
"Yeah, sorry. It was an accident. There was… pepper! Yes, pepper accidentally got in my nose." Spyro said, hoping that Alvar isn't mad.
Alvar merely face palmed in return. "Which is strange, what blind chef would put pepper on a marshmallow?" He asked deadpan.
"Nevertheless, I can see that it's legit an accident, so I'll let it go. Just be sure to aim the other way when you need to sneeze again. Now, pay attention!" He then said before continuing to demonstrate cooking the shish kebab on a spit to both of them.
"Are you sure it wasn't the cooking fumes that made us do that?" Flame whispered.
"It could be. I didn't know what excuse to use that time." Spyro responded as they both merely sat and listened to the lecture.
Meanwhile… at the Magic Crafters Home World…
Cynder was accompanying Cosmos, Boldar, and Zantor as they walked through the libraries of the High Caves that was built in the caves of the metal spiders and beetles since the beetles and spiders were put in more secure sections of the caves where they won't bother the dragons now that they're free from Crystal.
The reason why they went through the libraries, was because they were searching for the books that could help Cynder with potion making, since she wanted to make healing potions for herself and her friends, as well as other potions like Boldar does.
They also were in the library, for a book that could help them find Cynder's parents, whom years ago, has both disappeared in a vortex to another world. After all, they already had one dragon hero in purple scales, being orphaned and raised by someone else. They didn't need another.
Sadly, like trying to find Spyro's parents, finding Cynder's gave them zero results. And to this day, there was still some dragons from her Home World, and the others, that searches through the books for Cynder's parents, let alone for the book that they vanished inside of that got burned in a fire shortly afterwards, in hopes to reunite her with them, or at least see what they look like.
Though judging by Cynder's snappy attitude in her younger days, as well as her hard edged and snarky aura that she had before meeting Spyro and his friends, as well as getting to know them, she could've had a Peace Keeper mother or father like Spyro had. Which does make sense as to why she and Spyro started to have romantic feelings during their journey, alongside Flame and Ember. Even though they did have a brotherly and sisterly friendship beforehand.
And what also makes sense, is that Spyro and Cynder relates to each other as fellow orphans. Which might've played a part in why they started to love each other after their journey to killing Gnasty.
Which Cosmos would be lying if he said he disapproves of their relationship. Because even he thought they were sweet together, and he felt that Spyro was a nice fit for Cynder.
Even though he did think at some points that Ember would have Spyro, but it doesn't matter at this point.
For now though, they searched the library for the books on potion-making for Cynder.
"By the way Cynder, what do you plan to make with the skills you'll have from our books?" Cosmos asked.
"Probably healing, and super breath potions that gives us the fairy's super flame powers, like what Spyro, Flame and Ember told me about when they met some fairies during our journey to Gnasty Gnorc." She responded.
"Oh? I'm guessing that you feel that you'll need them just in case there's gonna be a new journey to go on?" Cosmos asked.
Cynder nodded in return at her new father. "Plus, it feels awesome to use against our enemies. Like whatever Gnorc that attempts to take over our realms like Gnasty tried to do."
"That, I would be supportive of if what you say is true about those Gnorcs." Cosmos said grinning. "Pretty much like my support, about your future mate and hatchlings."
Cynder ended up blushing at what Cosmos said. "Daaaad!"
"Can you blame me for wanting grandkids to spoil rotten?" Cosmos said defensively as Boldar and Zantor was stifling their laughter as they were able to find the book that they wanted.
And later on, Cynder was studying alongside Zikomo and Boldar in potion making and alchemy. And they were teaching her all they know about making potions, since she wanted to learn more about making effective healing potions that they sadly didn't have enough skill in when they were in Twilight Harbor.
Even though she was teased at least once, about not needing a love potion for Spyro, much to her dismay.
Back at the Dream Weaver's world…
"DRAGONESSES, and GENTLEDRAKES! Welcome to our annual magical dream act!" An eccentric Lume yelled out on stage as Ember was to her left.
The mother-daughter duo was doing some magical shows in the Haunted Towers, like they usually do in their mother and daughter times even before their journey.
It was no different here, as Ember smiled at the crowd of Dream Weaving dragons as they cheered for their high queen, and her daughter. For the impending tricks that she was about to do, and for her daughter for being among the Four Brave Dragons that saved them all and defeated the Gnorc that threatened them all.
They were now looking at the mother and daughter, as they preformed some tricks for them. One of which involved diving through rings of fire over a tank of water, which they viewed as an extreme stunt that they would pull off with ease.
"Ah, if only Flame could see us right now." Ember quietly said.
They also did some lion taming with the devil dogs that Spyro and Flame faced off against in Dark Passage, which Ember and Lume was familiar with, and so they weren't scared in the slightest of compared to Flame.
Whom felt that he would faint at seeing if one of them caught him off guard. Even though he braved them back in Dark Passage to save Spyro. As he told her back at Ignitus's place.
They also did some cloud surfing, like the Dream Weaver clouds were made of water that made waves that they both surfed on with magical boards.
Both of them did their tricks together while the crowd cheered for them both, being their magician selves.
Eventually, they were done with their act, and they were now backstage after their performance. "That was fun. Right dear?" Lume asked.
"Of course. I always enjoyed performing with you mommy." Ember said smiling.
"So did I. It's always fun to perform with my daughter." Lume responded smiling back and putting up her magician's sashes. Leaving her in her robes.
"By the way Ember. I noticed back at Stone Hill, that you and Flame were very close to each other." Lume then said.
"Oh! Well… yeah. I was… quite close to him. Why?" Ember asked a little shyly.
"May I go out on a limb, and say that he's your boyfriend?" She asked slyly.
That had Ember feeling surprised at the question, even if she started to expect it after the interview at Stone Hill when their guardians saw them together.
"Uh, n-n-n… yes mommy. He is." Ember hesitantly confessed.
As Ember expected, Lume ended up putting her in her arms as she twirled around in circles while squealing in excitement. After all, any mother could be proud of their daughter for having a future lover themselves. And in this case, she was happy that her daughter got a boyfriend at the very least. (Whom she hopes will be her mate someday.)
"Ooh I'm so proud of you Ember! I was hoping that you would find someone for you, being so rich yet sweet and all!" Lume said.
"R-really! It's no problem." Ember said feeling a little dizzy at the twirling motions. Before she was then put down on her stool to sit down on.
Then Lume sat down on her own stool. "I'm guessing that Flame is that Artisan dragon with red scales whom is your friend, is he not? And I'm guessing that you started to love him during your stay at Ignitus's place?"
"Yes he is mommy. And not really, I actually started to love him back shortly before Gnasty's defeat." She said, smiling at the memory.
Then they talked about Flame and what he was like during Ember's journey with him, Spyro and Cynder. As well as how she heard Flame's confession of love during their grueling journey through the Twilight Harbor. Which happened quickly after Cynder's confession to Spyro, and shortly before they fought Gnasty and won. They then talked about what Ember could do with Flame in the future, like what they'll do together once their punishment is done, and what they might do once they're teenage dragons, etc.
"Well, I feel reminded of the time when me and your father ended up hooking up. Back then, we were still best friends when Lateef was starting out, he was doing good as the High King of the Dream Weavers, regardless of his nervousness. But his meditation training always calmed his mind. Along with our crystal rocks in his cauldrons." She said.
"You mean, you and dad were together before becoming mates?"
"Yes Ember. We were friends, before we started to love each other. And I still remember it like it was yesterday when we dated once we started to find love with each other."
Lume then proceeded to tell Ember about some of her life with Lateef, in their childhood, their dream academy years, and even their young adult years as they did some things that friends would do together. Like chasing sheep and butterflies, exploring the pretty places and cities in the Dream Weaver realms, and the other realms as well, before his confession of love to her, shortly after his coronation.
And afterwards, she talked about their romantic dates, the dreams they watched like a theater, and even the locations that they went to on their dates.
All while avoiding the subject of… how Ember was made, and how she was born from her, as she hoped that she'll learn more about it once she's older. So until then, she'd rather have her wait for her answers.
"And How was I born?" Ember asked.
"You'll know when your older." Lume said, coolly avoiding answering her. "Let's just say, you'll enjoy the feeling like I did. But only when you wait until it's time. Shall you do that for me?"
"Okay mommy." She said, not feeling curious enough about the answer as they proceeded to hug each other.
"Are we there yet mommy?" Ember asked her mommy, who had her and her friends in blindfolds.
"Just about, just be patient my daughter." Lume's voice said.
They were now back at the Gnorc Gnexus, as their punishment was up, and they could be together again. Which was much to their joy as they reunited at the Artisans Home World, where both dragons and dragonesses ended up making out with each other in joy at seeing each other again.
The first thing they did while together, was cuddling together under some shades of the trees in the Artisans Home World, and they looked at the art in Nevin's castle that Toasty once conquered before they beat that deranged sheep and helped Nevin take it back. Which was where they saw a painting that had them curious since it looked like a different place that they never saw before. But they decided to ask more about it later.
The second thing they did, was seeing if they have all the Gems that they collected throughout their journey. Just to see if they can enter the treasure horde that they heard about from Magnus.
They ended up realizing that they had all the treasure that they collected, that they returned to the dragons of the five Home Worlds, and the realms inside that they entered, while keeping a little sum for themselves courtesy of the dragons. Which means that they had the requirements to enter the portal to what they believed was the treasure hoard of Gnasty's.
On their way to the balloonist though, Lume, who was also visiting the Artisans alongside Magnus, and the Guardians, the latter of whom were now the teachers of the Four Brave Dragons that they would teach either in their Home Worlds, or in Ignitus's castle, ended up meeting them first, and said that the dragons had a surprise for them.
Which led to this situation they're in. Where they were blindfolded, and trying to use their other senses to map out the location they're in with Lume, Magnus, and the Guardians behind them. All they could gather, was that the air was warm, and smoggy on their scales, and they could smell the slight smog, yet they felt the dewy, and healthy grass under their paws. And they also felt a powerful breeze on their wings and their scales during their walk.
"Okay! We're here!" Lume said before taking off all of their blindfolds. Causing them to look around at their surroundings after their eyes adjusted to the light. Where they got surprised.
It was a towering oasis of half built factories mixed with the grassy plains, and mini castles. While a huge pool of oil and lava bubbled under them, and the smoggy heat was felt in the wind on their scales in the enclosed area. All while under the bright green sky over their heads, which they found as surprisingly pretty.
And all around them, there were dozens of yellow and purple colored Gems on the floor and in the Gem chests.
"Whoa! Is this Gnasty's horde of treasure!?" Spyro asked surprised.
"Why yes Spyro. You see, if you didn't know, Gnasty was using the lower currency gems to make minions out of, yet he kept the riches to himself that he proceeded to hide in here behind an impenetrable fort." Lume said.
"Thankfully, we were able to unlock that dragon head fort during our rounding up, of the Gnorcs, thanks to you all returning our treasures back to us, which would be on your third day separated." Cyril then said. "However, there are thieves here too, and they're keeping the Gems for themselves. But since all of you are great hunters of thieves, well…"
The quartet ended up chuckling at that, feeling that they still have some thief chasing to do, even though they thought that the key thief that tried to protect Gnasty was the last one. "Guess the hero's work is never done. Alright Miss Lume, consider it done!" Spyro said with his friends in agreement.
Then they ran after where the thieves are, only to realize something before they could leave the first platform. They were seeing that the thieves and the first entrance with the keyhole, were across the other end of the river of oil, and it was wide enough for them to be unable to glide across. "Uh mommy? How do we get to the other end?" Ember asked.
"I hoped that you'd all ask that." Lume said smirking. "You see, before we got here, the Magic Crafters decided to cast a spell here, as their way of saying thanks. It's the same spell that was casted on all of our flight realm obstacle courses. Where all of you can fly here if you'd like."
That had the quartet feeling surprised in a pleasant way, before they grinned widely at what was said. "Y-you mean we can fly anywhere in this place? No timers or anything else? That's awesome!" Spyro said excited with his friends at what they were about to do here.
Which had Lume, and the Guardian dragons smirking at them. "Go get 'em little heroes." She said.
They didn't need to be told twice, as they proceeded to test the waters, by charging off the platform and flapped their wings when their paws left the land. And the wind responded quickly as they felt wind under their wings. And soon, they were now flying around in the sky, as they saw some thieves among the gem stones, trying to take some for themselves. But that time, Spyro and his friends were ready for them, as they torched the thieves when they tried to run from them.
"And may all of you have plenty of fun here, now that your journeys together has come to an end." Ignitus said as they all left the Realm to leave the Quartet to their own devices.
Now, the dragon Quartet was wrecking havoc against the thieves, while collecting the yellow and purple Gems around them. Which they felt, would leave them becoming rich after they're done with the Gems.
They also did some goofing off in the sky, doing some loop de loops, aileron and barrel rolls, and even some romantic flying together for Cynder and Spyro, and Ember and Flame where they were doing barrel rolls around each other while looking into each other's eyes. It was a breathtaking view, and they took enough care not to end up crashing during their romantic dance.
And they also found some rockets that they remember lighting off in some of the realms, where they had a strong chest that could only be blown to bits for the Gems inside when the rocket was launched into it. Which made glorious explosions that left them satisfied that they are able to grab all the Gems inside, and now there was at least five rockets that they launched into the same number of chests to blow them up.
And it was all, while they had no enemies to face off against in their little journey inside the horde. Which they admit, is a relief as they didn't need to get hurt again shortly after their recovery.
It was hours of collecting the Gems, chasing the thieves around on foot and in the air due to their planes, and goofing off in the skies, until they flew to a final room in the treasure horde realm, which they correctly guessed, was the late Gnasty Gnorc's private room that he could've hid inside instead of fighting them. Which they proceeded to enter while following a trail of purple Gems.
Inside the room, they saw that it was lit with purple lights inside, likely to mimic the purple twenty five-piece Gems inside the room. They also saw a giant gear shaped door that could lock the Gnorc inside the room in relative safety. While seeing inside the room, they saw a bunch of love letters that was making a few piles in his room, much to their surprise. And on the walls was some motivational posters that had some Gnorc related sayings on them. Like the Gnowledge poster. (Which had them cringing at the pun.)
And most of all, on the wall at the end of the room was a portrait of Gnasty himself with some Christmas lights on it's top right corner, and some lover letters on its left. Which had them wondering if he was pretty famous among the Gnorcs to get those love letters, or if he sent them to himself like he must've loved himself that much, which had him hateful of the dragons because of being called ugly.
And they saw some firework boxes in the room that was a few meters from each other, and one of them had a note on it that they read. "We thought that you'd like to end your adventure, with a BANG!" Which had them feeling that it could've been written by either the Dream Weavers, or the Magic Crafters due to their love for poetry. But they all felt themselves leaning for the former due to the bad pun. (Not as bad as the Gnowledge one though.)
"Well… this is it Spyro. This could be the moment we're all waiting for from the beginning of our journey." Cynder said. "Show of hands, who wants to do the honors?!" She called out, as their dragonflies were doing some celebratory flying and buzzing.
"Isn't this awesome?! We saved the dragons, recovered the treasure, beat Gnasty, saved the five Home Worlds, and now we're blowing this place up! Isn't this exciting guys?!" Sparx buzzed out excitedly.
"I know Sparx! After all that Gnasty did, it's nice to see him get his just deserts! Not only did we beat him, we torched his place too!" Spryte buzzed.
"It's always nice to see the bad guys get their just deserts." Sira buzzed.
"Especially when they are cowardly bad guys that does bad things." Starr buzzed.
Then they saw the quartet thinking it over on who to light the fuse to the fireworks on. Whether they'd vote for each other, or have Spyro do it, or have Flame do it since he was Spyro's brother. Or they would just have Ember because she deserved to have the honors for being a figurative princess of the Dream Weavers.
Eventually, they all decided to breathe the fire on the fireworks together. So on the count of three, they ended up blowing their fire on the fireworks before legging it out of the room.
After doing the unthinkable, and getting Gnasty's portrait out of the room and to relative safety. Much to their dragonflies's shock.
Now they were at a safe distance as they heard the noise of screaming fireworks inside the room, before seeing some bright lights and exploding stars that billowed out of the room like an explosion of fire as they lit up the sky as well as the inside of the room where the love letters were once inside. Now they were burning to ashes.
All while the dragons had a portrait of Gnasty himself, at a safe distance, while it was unscathed.
"What?! What are you doing with that portrait?!" Sparx buzzed out. Having thought that he could see the crispy remains of the portrait in the aftermath of the explosions, as it would've been satisfying to see.
"Keeping a souvenir. What's it look like?" Spyro responded.
"But, that's the picture of Gnasty on there! It would've been satisfying to see it burn too! You're ruining the fireworks show!" Sparx said.
"They're shooting off fireworks back in the Artisans, Sparx. I know you'll all have fun there." Spyro responded.
"I know. But still, after all that Gnasty did to you and your people, you don't wanna torch that picture?" Sparx asked. As the other dragonflies also wanted answers.
"Of course I don't." Spyro said sighing. "Think about it guys. If Gnasty didn't cause trouble, where would we be? Probably still chasing sheep, hopping on the stones, and even exorcising our wings for flying still." Spyro said.
"And we were talking about having a grand adventure since we first got together as a quartet, and look where we are now!" Flame said, noting their journey they had against Gnasty, that was full of dangers, Gnorcs to torch, and even bosses to beat, leading all the way to Gnasty's defeat, and their current location. "We're here! We are heroes of the dragon Home Worlds! And it was thanks to Gnasty that we got to become what we are now!"
"So… I guess in a way, we owe it to him. Don't you think guys?" Cynder said.
The dragonflies ended up buzzing a sigh out as they rested on the quartet's horns. "I guess you're right." Sparx buzzed.
"Nice to know. Now come on guys! The fireworks show in the Artisans is waiting for us!" Spyro said as they went back to the room after the fire was over. Before hiding the portrait inside the now soot covered room that they decided to name, 'our trophy room' to temporarily store their memorabilia until they gain a home for themselves. Before they returned home to the Artisans.
The quartet was being interviewed again as it was night time in the Artisans world. "Spyro and friends! You all have defeated G-nasty G-norc, saved all of the dragons, rescued the dragon eggs, and recovered every piece of treasure in the dragon kingdoms! How do you all feel?" Bob the interviewer asked. Hearing fireworks exploding in the sky above them.
"We feel fired up bob! And we're happy for the dragon worlds of course!" Spyro said, cuddling up with Cynder again. "We wouldn't wanna spend the rest of our dragon days butting heads with Gnasty Gnorc and his weird minions!"
"What's a minion?" Bob asked.
The quartet then looked behind them and saw a lone Gnorc getting chased by a ram. To the left of some Artisan dragons playing ball with a sheep. "N-never mind!" Cynder said.
"So, you're all glad that the realm saving days are over?" Bob asked.
"Kinda. We miss the adventure. And there was some exciting moments that we'd wish we could see again." Cynder said.
"But we're thankful that everyone is safe now. That's for sure." Flame said.
"And would dragon training be unable to match up now that you've locked horns with G-nasty?"
"Not in the slightest." Ember said smiling with Flame.
"And you know what they say, 'for every good battle, you need a good adversary.' And we think that Gnasty, in spite of his misguided nature, was a worthy opponent." Spyro then said.
Bob ended up smiling at them as their interview was now closing up. "Your words are wise beyond your years little ones. Thank you all once again for your courage in saving the dragon realms. And may your legacies as the Four Brave Dragons, live on for generations." He said closing the interview.
And done.
And now the Gnasty Gnorc arc has officially ended with this chapter. Now with the next chapter, we shall begin the Ripto's rage arc.
I hope that you're all feeling excited to see how this story will go in that arc, because I feel excited.
Finally one more thing.
I hope that you enjoyed the chapter,
please give constructive criticism, just don't be rude,
And do not forget to read and review,
and once again, I do not own spyro the dragon. It is owned by activision and toys for bob.
Theodore the poet signing out.