"Alright say awww."
"Dang it Hunter my arms are not broke! For the last time!" Spyro shouted as he lunged for his food.
The cheetah saw it coming a mile away and passed off the bowl of soup to Elora who sitting closer to the dragon on the bed. Spyro winced, as the side of his back sent a sharp pain down his body.
His girlfriend noticed and immediately swatted Hunter on the back of his head. All the while he wore the biggest grin at both their expense. The dragon leaned back onto his pillow and huffed as he recovered from his earlier discomfort.
"Can't you bother someone else for a bit, like Bianca?" The faun sighed.
"Nah shes says shes busy inspecting the staff the Sorceress had before our resident pianist gave her the one-two." He gestured to Spyro.
Who cocked a eyebrow, "But I don't play the piano."
"Not since the accident. Oh the humanity!" While the dragon's so called friend was being over theatrical, which earned him a pillow to the face, Elora pondered a bit about what she just heard. She couldn't deny the fact she was also interested about it seeing as it was responsible for her boyfriend's wounds. A part of her wished she could've done something to help like she did back in Avalar.
Unfortunately she was a assistant at best with her information on everything in her homeland. Though she had a knack for convincing animals to help her when she asked. Other than that she didn't feel like she could do enough until a idea popped up in her head. Granted it would depend on Bianca to help her but they are friends and she did say she was her apprentice.
"If you don't mind Hunter, I'm going to go check up on her. An don't move around so much Spyro. The sooner you relax the faster you'll heal." She kissed him on the forehead while putting the small bowl of soap in his hands.
He smiled back at her, "I will."
As she left the room she could hear Hunter making more whip noises.
Meanwhile..
"Interesting." Zander stated, "The test results show that in order to harness more power from our eggs the person who made this embedded three element stones around the catalyst holder."
Bianca nodded, "What is even stranger is that the magic from the stones act in such a way that once the egg was bound to the staff. It's magical energy wasn't forced to push it's self despite outside appearances but was in fact being aided by them."
The elder dragon looked over the staff resting on the table. Remembering the young bunny girl's description of what the original scepter of the Sorceress looked like. A simple golden symbol of her greed for magical power. While this new one, now void of it's dragon egg, was crooked along it's shaft in such away that it looked like a long lighting bolt striking the ground. Gone was it's golden luster, only to be replaced with a dark grey metallic complexion. An the holder for the egg at the top of it was model into the shape of a curly cloud that had three different gems sticking out of it like spikes.
The old magic crafter also took note that the three gems were colored yellow, green, and blue. Once the testing started back when Bianca first came to Alpine Ridge his old colleagues got to work and discovered magical elements inside each stone. Kelvin having no problem finding out that the yellow one contained the power of electricity as had Zane found the power of ice during his testing trails. Though next time when they want to learn something by using Eldrid's way, they'll remember to hide the explosives and flammable chemicals. Either way the green one was brimming with a earth based energy that was solid enough to not be blown into a million pieces.
Zander sighed at recounting the fact that his fellow brethren were going to have to spend the next day fixing a new hole in the side of a mountain. Though before he was about to call it a day he heard someone enter the room and asked.
"Bianca you in here?"
The dragon turned as he saw a young faun be waved over by the rabbit girl who asked, "So how is Spyro doing today?"
"Restless but alright for the moment, he nearly tore some of his stitches trying to get out of bed." She frowned.
"Eh if he's got too much energy I think you know of a way to fix that." Bianca winked as the faun flushed at the comment.
The old dragon chuckled before finally coming in with, "So who is your friend here today?"
"Oh right! Elora this is Zander who is one of the leading magic crafters helping me with the scepter and Zander this is Elora resident expert of Avalar. Side note shes also Spyro's girlfriend." Though as she said that the girl of the hour fidgeted at the last part.
Shyly muttering in a low voice to Bianca, "You don't have to make such a announcement.."
Despite that the bunny simply smiled back, "What? Weren't you going to meet them all anyway?"
"I know but-"
Zander coughed, "While I know most of the elder dragon's would and probably are ecstatic that our young protege has such a capable partner, I would like to know what brings you here today."
"I wanted to talk to Bianca about magic."
The rabbit tilted her head, "Why?"
"Because I wanted to know if it was possible for me to learn a thing or two to help Spyro, for whenever he decides to go out on another adventure again after he's recovered."
The old dragon sighed, "Yeah, he would do that again."
"The workaholic." Bianca quipped.
"Hmm.. Back to the topic at hand, I think it's indeed possible for you to learn a spell or two with your friend's help."
Elora's eyes lit up.
"Though keep in mind it will not happen over night."
While her expression didn't loose any of the same brightness it held before, the girl before him nodded with a air of determination, "I wouldn't have it any other way."
"I'll let you discuss with Bianca then. Best of luck to the both of you and we'll continue where we left off tomorrow."
The rabbit bowed, "Of course and thank you again."
"You don't have to humble yourself to me ma' am. After all, I was just as interested in this weapon as the next dragon." After saying that Zander made his way out of the room as Elora looked over at the scepter on the table.
"So how much do you hate it?" The bunny asked.
"A lot."
"Despite that are you sure you want to learn magic if by chance you 'might' learn enough one day to wield something like this?"
"I doubt I'll ever want something that would remind me of his pain."
"Okay then." Bianca paused, "Fortunately for you anything high tier takes years of practices so no need to worry about it now."
"Y'know I'm not interested in being that strong.. Just strong enough to help."
Bianca took Elora's hand into her own, "That's what they all say, but before we take the first steps let me just add one more thing."
The faun looked back at her puzzled.
"I won't be doing this for free."
"Oh okay, what do you want? Gems, information of the lands of Avalar, or-" She was cut off as the rabbit placed a single finger over her lips and with a strange glint in her eye. Elora shivered as she remembered she was now ALONE in a room with Bianca again.
"I'm sure we can work out something." She smiled oh so innocently while Elora mentally kicked herself for being left alone with her again.
A little bit later in the day...
"Hey there my opulent demagogue how has it been? Also may your uninvited sciatica be pummeled for sticking it's head into your business." Bentley the yeti bowed.
Though his brother Bartholomew just added, "Sup." Before going back to texting on his cell phone.
"Uh thanks!" Spyro replied. Feeling equal parts relieved that Hunter left to go bother someone else but also dreading how he'll have to decipher the yeti's usual banter.
"Soooo, hows life?"
Bartholomew flatly responded with, "Finally got my ball back."
An yet your brother complains about how you always spend your time being on your phone.
"An I've finally show'd my full detestation upon the rapscallion with my patent haymaker." His older brother added.
"I took pictures." Which the little brother then held up his phone's screen to Spyro as the dragon was greeted with a screen shots of Bentley wailing on another yeti in Avalar.
"Cool."
Though after saying that the group started to hear some two people outside the door arguing.
He shouted, "Come in!"
Afterwards he heard someone take a deep breath before the door creaked opened. An stepping out with Bianca following behind her was Elora in a new outfit. One that gobsmacked Spyro into a wide eye expression while the yeti brothers followed suit. Granted Bartholomew was taking pictures with his phone now and the dragon was pretty sure he was going to have to chat about that later.
Though that could wait, as his eyes trailed up Elora's new clothes. Seeing her usual leaf corset and skirt replaced with a white short sleeve lab coat of some kind that cut off around her thighs in a similar fashion. It's buttons were paired with a red line streaking along the side of them as the lower parts of the coat that hung off her leg's sides had pockets sewed onto it's bottom flaps.
Then he began to noticed how the top part of the outfit looked a bit form fitting on her. Sort of making his eyes wonder over to her neck as the collar was pulled to the sides an the top button was popped in such a way that he couldn't help but admire it silently. Finally on top of her head was a nurse cap with a red plus stylized on it. After a few moments of awkward silence Bianca broke it with.
"So, what do you think?"
Spyro shook his head as if someone had casted a spell on him before feeling some heat creep it's way up his cheeks as he answered back, "I-it looks eye catching?"
Elora looked to be bothered by the outfit or maybe she was more upset about being the center of attention. Either way he added, "An it definitely looks nice on her and I get she wanted to be the one to help nurse me back. It's just-it's just-"
"Funny." Bartholomew chuckled, "I mean I heard from big brother, she was a very admit about taking care of you but I was expecting a over bearing mother hen from his description. Had some doubts but I just want you to know they've all hit the curve nurse."
Bentley plucked his brother's phone out of his hand after that and said, "No more sass and phone until we get back home little man."
"Oh come on bro! I was only joking!" He yelled as he tried in vain to hop up to his big brother's arm only to come up short each time.
"Nah you need to sharpen your cranium when you obviously failed spectacularly to leave such a un-beguiled first impression to someone you just met."
"But didn't you just tell me not to be nice to strangers the other day?"
Bentley huffed, "Yes, but only after you judge them based on appearances, posture, and personality. Now look at her bro, she is trying her best to see if her new look can inveigle a sense of health despite how this whole thing makes her flustered when she was just trying to do something nice. An you had to go off and make it a joke."
"But you said she was probably acting like a overbearing mother hen just before we got here!" He jumped again though this time his brother caught him out of the air in his free hand. Putting the smaller yeti over his shoulder and walking past the two girls toward the door.
Before he left, Bentley said, "For what it's worth you look lovely today ma'am and I hope what my brother said didn't offend you."
"No it's alright." Elora responded.
"Right then, you enjoy each other's company now. I've got a little brother who needs a nap."
Bartholomew shouted over his shoulders as they left, "I grew out of nap-times ages ago bro!"
Once they were gone Elora fidgeted with the sides of her coat slightly as the awkward silence rolled back in. Fortunately Bianca who had a giant grin on her face said, "Well don't let me stop you two from catching up!"
Then she left the room and shut the door as the faun mumbled, "I was just here a couple of hours ago..."
"So I take it the outfit was her idea?" Spyro asked.
"Yes, an I know it's silly but I needed some help from her today and she said she would if I put this on and let her see our reaction, and either way I'm sorry if this makes you uncomfortable." She quickly responded.
"I feel like I should be the one saying that last part."
She nodded silently.
"Well wanna tell me what you needed help with?"
She nodded again.
"Wanna sit next to me and rant about Bianca too while your at it?"
Again she nodded.
"Then come on, I'm all ears." He smiled as Elora scooted next to him on the bed. A part of Spyro was actually glad that Sparx wasn't here today, since the dragonfly demanded a separate room for reasons involving several fairies. Though he hated the fact that it was right next to his with how much noise his 'friend' made during the night. Pretty sure he'll need therapy while he was stuck here, though as Elora cuddled up against his side, the dragon was thinking of a couple of ways she might help with that.
That aside he listened to how she recounted her visit with Bianca. Even more interested in the fact that the elder dragon's were involved in researching the Sorceress's scepter. When asked about why, he responded with.
"It's just most of the time the elders don't actually try to do anything about this sort of stuff."
She looked at him confused.
"See when Gnasty turned everyone into crystal I assumed after the first elder dragon I freed would help me in fixing the problem though that wasn't the case at the time. An in the past I was fine with this since I wanted to prove myself to them. Though over time I started ask why they didn't even try to open up a portal to the lands where the eggs where taken."
"Couldn't that be because of the Sorceress's magic back when she banished them." Elora stated.
He shook his head, "Do you honestly believe that the elders wouldn't have been able to break through such a spell with a time gap of thousands of years?"
"Then what do you think the reason is?"
He thought about before saying, "Well one reason could be a connection to the fact that I don't know what happen to the mother's of the eggs we just hatched. You saw Yin and Yang right? How Yang is clearly a girl yet all the elder dragons are guys."
"Your right, I haven't even noticed that until now."
"An why do the fairies deliver the eggs? Why do the elders claim it happens every twelve years but I didn't see any last time for the past twenty four?"
The faun leaned on him a bit before asking, "Have you asked them yet?"
"Not yet, I've been meaning too once I've healed but I'll see about asking them soon, it's just.. just..."
While Spyro's hand was gripping the blanket over his stomach, Elora gently placed hers on top of his, making him ease up on his grip, "Your scared of what you'll hear?"
He sighed, "Maybe, though mostly frustration about all of this and if the Sorceress even made that scepter since Bianca was sure the woman was incapable of something like that on the fly."
She kissed him on the cheek, "Don't worry about it so much. I'm sure whatever reason the elders had, they did it because they thought you weren't ready for it yet. You know like how a parent doesn't tell their kids how the world works on the day they are born. An I'm sure will get more answers in time about that weapon."
He chuckled at her earlier comment about parents, "Your right.. Heck even if they don't give me a straight answer it's not like I'll loose anything."
"Yep you still got all of your friends here and we'll be there for you every step of the way." She smiled.
He turned his head, "An I'll always have you there too?"
She replied with a soft kiss on his lips.
"Does that answer your question?"
Though as he was about to return the favor he winced as his back shot with a sharp pain at his sudden chest turn. Elora calmly put her hand on his cheek.
"Don't worry we'll pick this up when your better, okay?"
He groaned, "Okaayy."
After that she got up from the bed and was heading to the door. Though before she left the faun turned her head so that Spyro could see her face.
"And personally I hope you can help me destroy this outfit later." Her face holding a promiscuous smile as she turned to leave.
Once again alone, Spyro smiled to himself.
"How can I relax after you just said that."
Author's Letter: Seasons greetings everyone! Hope you enjoyed the first arc of Elora's nurse outfit, I hope it shall hold a special place in all of our hearts before it gets 'destroyed'. Like always I hope this chapter was okay for the following reviewers like Sigma-del-Prisium, Neo Tyson, and ultimateCCC. Since you guys mentioned it. Besides that, I thought since it's the season of giving I'd like to answer some questions that I haven't explained yet concerning the lore of this story's timeline.
1. Spyro's age?
Spyro's age is 24, just putting that out there now since this chapter is stating that in the earlier conversation.
2. Is this a crack pot story?
Kinda is since I'm sure it'll be a while before any sort of person that holds the licenses to the game's character will add anything to the current reignited timeline. So things after the first three games, such as lore will be abridged for story telling purposes.
3. What does a dragon/faun hybrid look like?
Okay now I'm just throwing this one in because of GreenKnightofLB. An I just wanted to say this now but any offspring between Spyro and Elora, if we get that far, will not be a fusion of the two's respected races. Firstly because if I described the child, it would be a creature with goat legs, has leather wings, the tail of a serpent with goat ears and has horns sticking out of it's head. Now to a normal innocent fantasy reader this sounds alright but to say a person who grew up in a religion, then I probably just described one of the forms of Satan so no hybrid child, I'm sorry. Just start imagining baby fauns and dragons like a normal person.
After all that I hope you girls and guys enjoyed the chapter and had a wonderful Christmas. If you have suggestions post it in a review or PM an I'll see if I can make it work. And last but not least thank you for reading.
P.S. Time skip is coming.