Pyro meets Spyro
Chapter 5: A New Enemy
This chapter is all about Pyro settling in and showing everyone what he's capable of. Don't think there won't be any action though (it's been killing me not writing any action so far anyway). Read on everyone.
The next morning Pyro woke up and explained everything that happened in his dream to Spyro and the others. Spyro and Cynder couldn't believe Ignitus was alive and the Chronicler no less, but what they really couldn't believe was that Malefor was still alive. They were wondering who this new subordinate Flare was and how strong she could be. All they knew was that if she was working for Malefor, it couldn't be good. After Pyro explained everything he pulled the golden crystal out from under his pillow.
Flame was the first to say, "I've never seen a crystal like that before. Did Ignitus give it to you?" Pyro nodded and said, "He gave a clear crystal and told me to flood it with my ancestral energy. Once I did that the crystal turned gold. He also told me they'd be around so you guys could use them. He wants to know how they will affect you; especially you Spyro."
Cynder and Star were still in shock and Star said, "I still can't believe you two are parallel versions of each other." Voltere followed her statement and said, "Yes I must agree. This is truly remarkable. I have always believed in the theory of universal theory but I never knew it was actually possible to travel to different dimension; this is truly amazing." Cyril finally couldn't take any more of Voltere's wagging, electric tongue and said, "Voltere, Voltere I think our young friend still has more to say."
Pyro nodded and said, "Ignitus didn't tell me when this war would begin but I think it be best that were all ready. He told me this would involve both our worlds and only by working together could we all win. He said as Spyro and I went through this war we would both discover new powers and skills. Also Spyro Ignitus told me that you and Cynder had some experience dealing with… darkness." Spyro and Cynder's eyes widened before they both nodded. Spyro stepped forward and said, "Cynder and I have both battled the darkness within us, but why is that important." Pyro stood up and started walking over to the corner when Star grabbed his arm and stopped him. Pyro nuzzled her forehead assuring her that everything was fine.
He walked over to the corner and said, "I'll show you why, but if I go crazy don't be afraid to knock me out." Everyone got tense as those words were spoken and backed up. Pyro closed his eyes and sat down. Flame was the first to notice a small black flame on Pyro's paw. Before anyone could react, Pyro's whole body burst into black flames; it was black version of his nova mode. That wasn't all that happened Pyro's normal golden horns, claws, spikes, and tail blade all turned jet black. Pyro then opened his eyes to show his normal white eyes had turned black and his pupils had turned red. He then spoke in a distorted voice, "This is why I need your help. This is my darkness. These black flames take over my mind and turn me into a wild beast destroying everything in my path. Once these flames touch something they don't stop burning until its nothing but ash. I've managed to conquer it so far but I can't stay this way for too long otherwise I go berserk; it also activates whenever I'm consumed by rage."
Pyro turned himself back to normal and sat down. Cynder looked between Pyro and Spyro remembering what happened at the belt of fire. Pyro looked almost exactly like Spyro when he entered his dark form when Ignitus died. Spyro the said, "Don't worry Pyro with some training we'll help you learn to control it." Pyro smiled and said, "Thanks Spyro you're a real good friend."
Terrador then interrupted and said, "Well if we're going to test that crystal of yours out you'll need to head to the arena. Flame, Spyro, Cynder, Ember, Sparx you will take Pyro to the arena and show him around Warfang. You can introduce him to the others later." Pyro turned to Spyro and asked, "Others?" Spyro turned to him and said, "Yeah the other guardian candidates. I can't wait for you to meet them."
The group of dragons ran out of the temple and started heading for the arena to test out the new crystal and see what Pyro could really do. On their way to the arena, Ember noticed a white line going down the back of Pyro's neck. She then asked, "Pyro what's that mark going down your neck?" Pyro tensed up and said, "Uh…that's my um… bond mark." Flame quickly asked, "What's a bond mark?" Pyro cleared his throat as he said, "Well when a bond mark is a mark that bonds you and the dragon you love together." Cynder then said, "That must be why Star has that red line going down her neck. What does this mark do, and how do you get it?" Pyro tensed up again.
He then said, "Well the bond mark binds you and your mate together. It allows you to hear their thoughts, read their minds, and feel their emotions. For instance if Star were ever sad or in danger I would instantly know. This also works the other way around." Everyone was amazed by this; except for Sparx who was making gagging noises. Ember then asked, "So how do you get this bond mark?" Pyro and Star both blushed and looked to one another. Pyro then said, "Well you… mate." Everyone's eyes shot wide and their jaws dropped. Flame then asked, "S-so you mated w-with S-S-Star." Pyro and Star nodded and were blushing heavily.
Spyro then said, "Well congratulations you two." Pyro and Star smiled at Spyro's kind words. Pyro then said, "We better head towards the arena before you guys ask another awkward question. As Pyro turned around he bumped into another dragon. The dragon was a tall and had blue skin, which meant he was an ice dragon. He had a companion with him. An earth dragon that was taller and bulkier than him. The ice dragon then said, "Well Spyro, looks like you added a new loser to your crew." "Get lost Tundra, you too Stone, we have time to be dealing with you two right now!" Flame quickly spat at them. Pyro then asked, "Who's 'frosty' and 'pebble brain'?" Star and Cynder laughed at his joke while Spyro explained, "This is Tundra and Stone. Their local dragons who use their strength to bully everyone around." Pyro turned around and said, "Is that right?" Stone then stepped forward and said, "I've never seen you before. He must be new." Tundra then said, "A new guy huh? Well let me go ahead and tell you that were always looking for new recruits for our gang, you interested?" Tundra put his arm over Pyro's back as he said this; big mistake.
Pyro grabbed Tundra's arm and flipped him over his shoulder. Tundra had the wind knocked out of him as he hit the stone ground. Stone came in and tried to slash Pyro but he ducked under it. Pyro then punched Stone in the face and hard. Stone retaliated by throwing another punch with his left paw. Pyro ducked under it and used his tail to sweep Stones feet out from under him. He then flipped to his other side and delivered a powerful kick to stones chest while he was still in the air. Stone was sent bouncing across the ground while Pyro landed on his feet.
Flame was the first to ask, "Dude, how did you do that?" Pyro turned to him and said, "It's a thing called martial arts, a highly advanced form of close combat." Tundra and Stone stood up and faced Pyro with angry scowls on their faces. Pyro turned to Spyro and said, "Hey Spyro since were heading to the arena anyway we might as well get a good workout in kicking these guys tails." Spyro nodded and said, "I couldn't agree more. Look you two; we can settle this in the arena. Just follow us and we can have ourselves a mach."
Tundra and Stone looked at each other before Tundra said, "Fine this will be a two on two fight. You and this newbie versus me and Stone, winner leaves with pride, loser leaves without any." Pyro then whispered, "Like they ever had any." Everyone snickered at his clever joke. Stone then said, "Now, Lead the way."
The dragon headed to the arena and prepared for battle.