Now that we have our little spiel out of the way, it's time for everything to go mad. So let's not waste a second, it's time for MORTAL KOMBAT!

Dragon of Mystery Presents:

A Tale of Champions and Messed Up Timelines

Starring Spyro, Cynder, and the roster of Mortal Kombat 11

Mortal Kombat: Ryujin

(Enjoy the show!)

(Our story begins in darkness, broken only by the sound of thunder, the striking of red lightning, and the screams of a tormented individual. As we approach the source, we learn the one being tormented is none other than the Fallen Elder God known as Shinnok. And right now, he's at someone else's mercy, and that person doesn't have a lot of mercy it seems. But just as we enter, Shinnok starts talking)

Shinnok: You should be thanking me, Raiden. Our battle changed you. For the better, I'd say.

(And now we see Shinnok's tormentor, the defender of Earthrealm, Raiden. Only it's not the good Raiden we know. He has gone... dark, after his last encounter with Shinnok)

Dark Raiden: (Further electrocuting Shinnok) Be silent!

Shinnok: (After being shocked again) Don't forget, Raiden. That's my amulet you're wearing.

Dark Raiden: What point are you trying to imply?

Shinnok: (Laughing) You've finally seen past the denial of the Elder Gods and embraced the truth, that which I was cast out for speaking.

Dark Raiden: (Bringing Shinnok's head to his level) The truth I embrace, is that the quality of mercy is wasted on those who would defile Earthrealm. Now, I will destroy Earthrealm's enemies before they can destroy it. And you, you will be the first to fall.

Shinnok: (Laughing even harder) And how exactly do you propose to do that? Even with my amulet you cannot kill an Elder God!

Dark Raiden: Oh trust me. There are fates far worse than death.

(With his threat known, Dark Raiden generates a blade of red lightning from his hand, and in one swift motion, slices through Shinnok's neck. As his own blood runs down his throat, Shinnok can only groan as his head slides from his body, which then hits the floor, still alive. Dark Raiden picks up the still bleeding head and places it on a table)

Dark Raiden: Now, I will deliver you to Liu Kang and your minions in the Netherrealm. There, you will serve as a warning. A symbol of my wrath!

(With the deed done, Dark Raiden teleports himself out of the room. But mere seconds after he does, the rainfall caused by his summoning of storms seems to... stop in midair, as a white clad figure radiating strange blue energy emerges. Kronika has arrived)

Kronika: This was not the destiny I had set for you, Shinnok, my son. Yet again the Thunder God meddles with the balance I have created. But rest assured, this will be the last time he does. The very fabric of the universe bends to my every whim. Raiden will pay, it is only a matter of time...

(And just as you'd think we cut to the opening credits, Kronika takes notice of someone else in the room. No, Dark Raiden hasn't returned. In fact, she seems to be addressing... you.)

Kronika: And you, you will be the one who ensures it.

(Just as Kronika addresses seemingly the reader, the story cuts out. And as it resumes, we find ourselves in somewhere completely different, and are soon faced with this place's inhabitant, as evidenced by our view of an opening eye, a violet eye. And with it, a figure violently awakens from their slumber, a very familiar figure. A violet and gold dragon, resting upon a violet cushion, or at least he was, as evidenced by the startled panicking nature of his awakening.)

Spyro: (Through panicked breaths) Not again. This nightmare has been plaguing me for weeks!

(As Spyro's startled breaths settle, we see something stirring next to him. Apparenlty, he's not sleeping alone. And soon as the shadows peal back we see his companion, an ebony and crimson dragoness with ever familiar iron accessories)

Cynder: (Groggily) Spyro...? What are you doing awake? It's two in the morning...

Spyro: (Seeing he's woken Cynder up) Sorry about that...

Cynder: (Putting it together) That nightmare again?

Spyro: Down to the last detail. Same lightning user, same person getting beheaded, same figure in white, same everything.

Cynder: Did you speak to Volteer about it?

Spyro: I did. He's as confused as I am.

Cynder: It sounds like there's more to this than psychology can tell. We'll bring it to the Guardians' attention at the meeting this afternoon.

Spyro: Agreed.

Cynder: Now, go back to sleep. The last thing needed is for you to describe your nightmares while having one.

(With that, the two dragons drift back into the arms of Morpheus, before we transition to the next day, where the two of them stand before the Guardians, hoping to figure this out)

Ignitus: Interesting... and how long has this nightmare been plaguing you, Spyro?

Spyro: Every night for the past three weeks. I've already brought it up to Volteer.

Volteer: I can vouch for that. Though I dare say, there wasn't much I could do in that situation.

Terrador: (Seeing Spyro's face) You seem worried about this, Spyro.

Spyro: Incredibly. The figure in white I keep seeing always addresses me directly. It's... strange. If it's all a dream, then why do they seem to know who I am? It makes no sense.

Cyril: Indeed, it is rather odd.

Spyro: Something is unnerving to me about this whole thing, stretching the feeling to my very soul.

Cynder: I get the feeling Spyro. And I have a bad feeling something dire is going to come of this.

Ignitus: Indeed, these nightmares might be visions. It wouldn't be the first time it has happened in our history. Or even to you, Spyro.

Spyro: The feeling is eerily similar to the Chronicler dreams... but I know you aren't doing this, Ignitus.

Ignitus: I would certainly remember casting something like that. This must be very grave indeed...

(Then, before Spyro can get another word out, a strange blue energy begins to circle around him)

Cynder: (Seeing this) Spyro, what's going on?

Spyro: I have no idea!

(With that, the same energy starts circling Cynder as well. As the two reach out to pull each other from this spell, the energy forms a column around either of them, engulfing them completely, and as it vanishes, they are both gone)

Ignitus: It seems the source of Spyro's nightmares has come knocking...

(And as the Guardians start trying to figure out what's going on, our tale ends for today)

And that wraps the prologue. Next time, the first game chapter proper. So, is Kronika trying to manipulate Spyro through his dreams? And how can she if they aren't even from the same worlds? More on that as the story progresses. Anyways, where have Spyro and Cynder vanished to? Tune in next time to find out! Same time... same channel!