Once Spyro and Cynder were back inside Hunter's home, Cynder explained to him what happened over the past day. While she told Hunter the story, Spyro began to sulk, once again falling into depression. Noticing this Cynder did all she could to try and comfort him while telling the story as well. Once she finished, Hunter thought to himself.
"Well I can't quiet say that I have any idea how or why you went berserk. My best guess is that you when you saw Cynder in dire trouble, you let your primal instincts takeover." suggested Hunter.
"But then why did Spyro want to hurt me as well?"
"Like I said, I'm not quite sure why any of it happened."
"What are you going to do now?" asked Spyro. "I mean I murdered someone so there is bound to be several dragons looking for me, and because I'm a purple dragon if word got to the king then surly the city guards will be after me as well."
Hunter pondered this for a while. "I think… I'm going to let you stay here, until everything cools down."
"Really?!" said Spyro surprised.
"I have to agree with Spyro." Cynder added. "You do know that if you are caught helping Spyro, then you might be thrown in jail, or worse?"
"I am well aware of the risks Cynder, and I do thank you for your concern. From what you have told me however, I do believe that Spyro is not to blame for what happened." said Hunter confidently. "Now that I think about it, why don't you stay here as well Cynder? Spyro will need someone to keep him company while I'm gone."
This took Cynder by surprise "Thanks for the offer. I will gladly accept."
"I'm glad to hear that. Now if you will excuse me I must go get some supplies for the two of you."
As Cynder watch Hunter leave, she couldn't help but smile. For the first time in her life she could live in a proper home. Sure she will miss her old home, but now she could sleep in a real bed, and actually have a good night's sleep. She turned to face Spyro to see his reaction to all of this, but instead of the joy she expected, she found Spyro with his head down with eyes full of sorrow.
"Hey is everything ok?"
Ignoring her Spyro started to head towards the door. Seeing this Cynder quickly blocked his path. "Woah, where do you think you are going?"
"I'm leaving Cynder. I'm turning myself in?"
"WHAT, why would you even think that?!"
"You said so yourself Cynder. If I stay here then I will put Hunter in danger, and to make matters worse I'm putting you in danger as well. I'm sorry but I can't let that happen." Tears began to form in Spyro's eyes. "You deserve a better life, and as much was I want to be with you during that time, I…" Spyro stopped midsentence when he felt one of Cynder's paws hit him on the head. "Ow what was that for?" asked Spyro looking back up at her.
"Don't you even dare say something like that ever again Spyro!" Cynder yelled. "Stop thinking about others for one moment, and start thinking about yourself. Hunter told you already that he wants to help you, and you should know by now that I'm sticking by your side through all of this. You are the only dragon who ever shown any form of kindness towards me, other than my mother, so I'm not going to let you just get up and go kill yourself."
"I'm sorry Cynder but it's for the better good."
"So what you're just going to let them kill you, and leave me all alone?"
"If that is what it takes, then yes, besides Hunter will still be here."
"Fine then if that is the way you're going to be then you will have to kill me then."
"What?" said Spyro surprised at what she said
"You heard me. The only way you're leaving here is over my dead body."
"Come on Cynder you know I would never purposefully harm you."
"Then I guess you're not going anywhere then." Cynder said with a stern look on her face.
Spyro let out a sigh, before turning around and headed towards one of the window. Being faster than Spyro, Cynder was able to block him off. "Come on Cynder, just let me go." Cynder didn't respond, and instead continued to give him the same look as before. Once more Spyro headed back to the front door, and again Cynder got in his way. Spyro tried to head upstairs hoping to get out through the roof, only for Cynder to beat him to there. Spyro tried to run this time, as he headed towards the front door. This time when Cynder stopped him, he couldn't help but grow a smile on his face as he began to enjoy the little game they were playing. Seeing this Cynder couldn't help but smile back, knowing what he was thinking.
The two of them ran all throughout the bottom floor, chasing one another. From one end to the other, they ran in circle. Eventually when Spyro was chasing Cynder, Cynder decided to run upstairs to the roof with Spyro hot on her trial. Just as they got to the top of stairs that led to the roof, Spyro used all of his might to lunge at the black dragoness. Cynder yelped in surprise as Spyro landed on top of her, and the two started to stumble across the ground. Once they stopped rolling the two of them began to laugh.
Once they calmed down, they noticed the position they were in. Cynder was lying flat on her back, with Spyro directly above her. Blushing Spyro quickly got off of her.
"S-sorry a-about that." said Spyro as he faced the other way.
Still slightly blushing Cynder said "n-no it's alright."
There was an awkward silence between the two of them. Cynder began to look around the city, waiting for Spyro to say something. It had been a while since she got a proper look over Warfang. She had to admit, despite the wall wrapping around the city blocking off the view of the land beyond, the city its self was quite beautiful.
She let out a small sigh before saying "How could you want to leave such a place? Sure some of the people here are huge jerks towards those who are different, but just look around you."
Spyro looked over Warfang. He had to agree that it was a pretty site. From where they sat he could see most of the buildings of all shapes and sizes spread throughout all of Warfang. He could see the fountain they visited not too long ago, and not too far from that he could see the park and the lush greenery that grew there and to his right stood the Palace in all of its glory. With the sunlight reflection off its walls giving it a golden shine to it and its orange roofing just added to its magnificent. He couldn't help but smile at its beauty. "Your right, this place is nice to look at."
"Do you still want to leave?"
Spyro pondered this for a moment. "As much as I still think it would be better if I leave, I think I'm going to stay. But only on one condition."
"And what would that be?"
"You have to promise to always stay by my side."
Cynder let out a small giggle as she began to smile. She leaned her head onto his shoulder and said "Don't worry I will always be with you, till the very end". The two of them stood still and watched the world go by all around them for what seemed like hours. They both knew that the longer they stayed outside the higher the chance they would get caught, but all they cared for at the moment was being close to one another.
"You know we don't have to stay in Warfang? We can go live out there, beyond the walls." She suggested.
"I know, but how are we going to leave? If it's true that the king is looking for me, then I will be taken away by one of the guards stationed near the gates as soon as they see me."
Cynder moved her head off his shoulder. She faced him and said "I don't know, but we will find a way out of here, even if it's the last thing we do. And then we can go visit those hills you think are so cool."
The two of them couldn't help but laugh at the comment, and they went back down the stairs. Once back down they found Hunter unloading several items from several bags. "I'm sorry to say this Spyro, but I figured it will be a little suspicious if I were to buy a new bed for you, so instead I got you several pillows for you to sleep on." Hunter then began to pull out a few medium size pillows out of one of his bags and tossed them towards Spyro.
Spyro stood there in utter disbelief. He ran a paw across the pillow, and felt the soft fabric slide across his paw. "Wow thanks Hunter."
"Um, not to sound rude or anything but were will I be sleeping?" Cynder couldn't help but ask.
"Well Spyro will be sleeping in the training room so he stays out of view while he sleeps or when someone comes over, so if you want you could join him down there. I do have some extra pillows laying around, but if you don't want to sleep with him, then you will be sleeping one the couch."
"If it is quite alright with you Spyro, I would like to sleep near you." ask Cynder nervously. Hunter smiled at this, feeling rather happy that he guessed correctly about them.
"No, I don't mind Cynder." Spyro replied, his face turning an as red as an apple.
"Ok then. Just give me one moment Cynder while I go find more pillows." Hunter said before leaving the two alone.
While Hunter left the room, Spyro opened the trap door and brought the pillows down so he could form him bed. Cynder followed behind him shortly, also carrying some pillows to form her own bedding. Once Spyro finished setting out his pillows to his liking he heard Cynder say "Hey Spyro." Spyro turned his head towards her, when suddenly a pillow was thrown on at him, hitting him in the face. Smiling Spyro grabbed one of his pillows and threw it at her. They continued their childish games till the sky became dark, and they became tired. They fixed their beds once more and fell asleep. Near one another.