(So I've heard how some stories get forgotten by readers if they aren't updated in awhile, so I just hope that you guys don't forget this story, because I'm planning on making this the longest story ever, probably 70 chapters at best, and this story would be updated alongside other stories that I'm working on, also, a brand new poll is up on my profile, I suggest you check it out, as it gives you partial power to decide what I write next, anyways, enjoy!)
Chapter 6: Romeo and Juliet
"They did what!?" Ignitus exclaimed as a Shard confirmed this.
"It's my fault, Ignitus, I...I got in the way" he replied as Ignitus sighed.
"I knew something like this would happen, that is why I didn't tell you the truth about the vision of Spyro and Cynder, now they've run off, two lovers, out in the world, in danger of being captured by Malefor's forces, and you Young Dragon, could have jeopardized our entire salvation" Ignitus explained as Shard looked at the ground in guilt.
"Well, we need to go find them, can't you sense where they are?" Flame asked as Ignitus shook his head.
"I'm afraid not, I can only sense Dragons within a certain range, Spyro and Cynder are too far out, you need to find them, I cannot come with, I must stay behind to conduct further investigations and see who the spy working for Malefor is, I can only provide the tools for you to find him" he walked back and showed them a small device.
"It's a compass..." Terrain trailed off.
"This is a unique compass, used to detect elemental Anomalies, and Spyro, being a purple dragon, should definitely be able to be tracked with the compass" Ignitus gave it to Shard.
"I promise that I'll bring back Spyro, whatever I need to do, I'll do it" he replied as Ignitus nodded.
"I'm holding you to that promise, Young Dragon" Ignitus informed Shard as they prepared to set out...
"I bet you won't be able to catch me!" Cynder challenged as Spyro smirked.
"Is that a challenge?" He replied as he chased the Dragoness through the clearing, and managed to crash into her, as they rolled across the ground and stopped, the two started laughing, and Cynder kissed Spyro on the lips, with the two melting into it, when she pulled back, she got off as Spyro stood up.
"We have to keep going, I know of a small village not far from here, it should be a few days voyage, if your willing" he explained as Cynder smiled.
"I wouldn't be here if I wasn't willing" she replied, the two Dragons stood there, gazing into each other's eyes, (look, I know I keep bringing this up, but seriously, I'm pretty flipping proud of my explanation for why they fell in love so fast, and I don't say I'm proud that much) they always felt something special about each other, but they didn't know what it was, now they did, it was love, as they kept walking through the forest, their tails coiled, the sun shined brightly on them, eventually Cynder's stomach started rumbling.
"Hungry, are we?" Spyro asked wittingly as Cynder smiled in embarrassment.
"It's fine, I'll find us something to eat, unless you want to help me" Spyro told her, and she nodded delightfully.
"I'd love to help, I wasn't really taught how to hunt" Cynder's statement surprised Spyro.
"Really? But you did a perfect hunter's crouch when we were practicing your poison" he replied.
"Really? I never noticed, I guess it just...felt right to do" Cynder told him as he led the way.
"It's okay, I'll teach you how, I've been taught well enough" Spyro led her along through the forest.
"With that deer you caught, I don't doubt your words" Cynder's reply made Spyro blush as they eventually found a suitable target, an antelope.
"Alright, just watch me" Spyro instructed Cynder as she stood back and watched as he prowled up to the antelope, making sure he was downwind, and he suddenly pounced on the antelope, biting into it's jugular, killing it, Cynder was impressed with his apparent ease and grace with hunting the antelope.
"Where'd you learn to hunt like that?" She asked as Spyro let go of the Antelope's neck.
"Terrador took some of his off-time to help teach me the basics of hunting, and I kinda branched off from that, so to speak, here, you want to know how?" Spyro offered as Cynder smiled and nodded.
"Okay, just lower yourself like this" Spyro had Cynder mimic his crouch.
"Now, next thing you want to do is check for the air direction, if it's downwind, that means the hunt should be easier, always make sure you are downwind, because if not, the breeze can carry your scent to the nose of the prey, and it could run off as a result, you with me so far?" Spyro explained as Cynder nodded, just then they heard a rustle in the bushes, and saw a squirrel.
"Ha! A convenient first catch, let's see if you remember what I taught you" Spyro instructed as Cynder stayed low to the ground, and she creeped up onto the squirrel, however the wind was not in her favor, as it blew past her, and at the squirrel, who immediately cocked it's head upright, and ran off.
"Argh!" Cynder groaned as Spyro chuckled.
"It's fine, This is your first time, I'll say, if the wind was downwind, you would've definitely caughten that squirrel" he encouraged her as she smiled.
"Come on, let's eat" Spyro gestured for Cynder to follow him back to the Antelope, to which she did, and the two of them began eating their meal.
"Spyro? How are you so lucky? This Antelope is amazing! First the deer and now this, you must have a keen sense for these things" Cynder told him while she ate.
"Don't know, guess it's just that: luck" he replied, after some time, they had finished their meal, and they decided to set out again.
"Spyro? I have a question" Cynder said as he looked back in curiosity.
"Go on..." he gestured as Cynder asked it.
"This feels kinda odd to say, but...why did we fall for each other so quickly, I thought my entire life I hated you, but now...I feel the opposite" she explained as Spyro shared her confusion.
"I don't know, but being together just feels...it feels right, wouldn't you say?" Spyro responded as Cynder smiled and nuzzled him.
"I do" she agreed as they kept walking through the forest, and they eventually saw the sun setting, and decided to rest.
"Come on, that looks like a decent place to rest" Spyro pointed to an area by a tree, and the two walked over and sat down, curled up, and fell asleep...
"Remind me why we decided to leave in the night" Terrain asked as Shard sighed.
"If we can find Spyro and Cynder while they're still asleep, we have an easier chance of bringing them back sooner, and that equals a less difficult time for us" he replied as Rose walked beside him.
"Yeah, but Shard, haven't you heard about the creatures that come out at night? They are quite poisonous and deadly" Alastor was cut off by Terra.
"What he means is that it's dangerous to be out in the open, we're exposed" she explained as Shard looked unsure.
"I...I know, but that means it's also dangerous for Spyro and Cynder, we've a better chance to survive, we're a big group, Spyro and Cynder are two dragons" he told them.
"Don't you mean the two most powerful Dragons of all us?" Flame asked rhetorically as Shard gave him a glare.
"I failed Spyro by not being his friend, now it's up to me to bring them back" Shard told them of his self-placed responsibility, and Rose coiled her tail around his.
"Then we'll follow you, all the way" she responded as they kept traveling through the dark and gloomy forest.
"If Spyro's smart, he and Cynder will seek shelter, the creatures are less likely to attack them" Alastor pointed out as Terrain groaned.
"And you couldn't have pointed this out sooner?" He asked as Alastor shrugged.
"It just occurred to me"
"Quiet, both of you...do you hear that?" Shard asked as they all stood in a defensive circle, strange noises were being made all around them.
"Yeah, definitely" Flare replied as they prepared for what could possibly be a big fight, suddenly a creature leaped from the bushes and onto Shard.
"Ahh!" He backed up and fell to the ground as more creatures emerged, Venom was dripping from their mouths.
"Just as I said: Poisonous" Alastor's remark earned him a slap on the shoulder from Flame, and they started fighting, Meanwhile, with Shard, he was struggling to keep the creatures jaw from any part of him, eventually he gained the upper hand and kicked it into the air, causing it to land on the ground beside him, Shard immediately stood up and punched it in the face, and froze it solid, and moved to join the others, who were managing fairly well, Flame and Flare were using their Fire in a very defensive manner, while Alastor and Terra were able to use their Earth and Lightning attacks together, almost simultaneously. Terrain and Scatha used their Earth elements and could keep them at range, Shard quickly moved to Rose.
"You wanna try that move we were rehearsing at practice?" She suggested as Shard nodded confidently, in response, Rose leaned down low and blasted fear in the creatures face, allowing Shard to flip over her and use his ice as the finishing blow, and punched the frozen creature in the jaw, breaking it and the ice, as the ice prison broke apart, the creature immediately moved away in pain, retreating.
"That's one..." Shard thought to himself as he turned to see the other creatures being taken out, and were forced to retreat.
"Yeah! That's right! Run!" Flame mocked as Flare gave him a look.
"We did it perfectly" Shard said to Rose as she smiled.
"Yeah we did" she replied as the others regained their bearings.
"Guys, we can't stay out in the open, like it or not, we have to find shelter and rest for the night, we can continue the search for Spyro and Cynder in the morning, sound good?" Flame explained as Shard sighed.
"Fine, but us resting could give the two of them more time, and they'll be farther out" he responded as Flame rolled his eyes.
"Shard, they have to rest too, you know, if I know Spyro, he's probably fast asleep by now, with Cynder at his side..." he said the last part with a bit of spite in his tone.
"Oh you hush up, it's Spyro's decision on who he likes, and he likes someone that the rest of us couldn't trust" Flare's statement caused a silence to draw upon the Dragons.
"Yeah, a lack of trust that was implanted into all of us, and that's something we need to rectify, and if Malefor finds them first, it'll be our fault" Shard reminded them as they moved to the shelter of a few trees.
"Well, we can make our camp of sorts here for the night, it's viable enough to work, so make yourselves comfortable" Shard informed them as the Dragons all slept with their respective lovers, and Shard curled up next to Rose.
"I'm on my way, Spyro..." he thought to himself as he drifted off.
(Hello y'all, sorry for the shorter than usual chapter, but I figured I could get this out, and then prepare for finals next week, speaking of which, that is an activity that will probably be the reason I won't post any chapters or stories in general over the course of next week, also, again I say, new poll up on my profile, take a look, anyways, Peace!)