As Cynder and Ember were negotiating, the battle's fury continued on the surface. As Spyro was destroying another tower's crystal, a flying enemy was set on attacking him. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the claws change from red to silver. The tower had fallen as Spyro had a worried and upset look about him. "I give thanks, but why are you here? I put you in charge of the catacombs." Spyro responded to Cynder's rescue.
"Ember was in trouble. For making it known that there was a breach in the caves, I knew she meant well. Therefore, I gave her the position of HHS Secretary."
"The caves have been breached?!" Spyro responded with panic in his voice.
"Less than 50. I got rid of them. Besides, she called out to the people. I know she means well. I trust her with the people's well being. I'm not putting my personal judgment in front of my duties as Queen." Cynder eased Spyro's tensions.
Spyro had a thought intrude in his mind that he gave to Cynder. "Why aren't we fighting anything?" As they looked over the wall, the enemy was motionless. Confusion had entered into their minds. A beast whom they had never seen before had risen above the rest. With a loud horn, he announced his coming.
Maniacal laughter could be heard from his position, not a thousand yards away. "My soul stood where you destroyed my previous body. My master formed me once more."
These words made Spyro burrow deep into his memory until he found a moment that he regrets forever. The moment when he fought The Ape King, Gaul in The Well Of Souls. Spyro now remembered the feeling of when he destroyed him (Gaul). A feeling of darkness and hatred.
As Spyro was in disbelief, Gaul yelled the order that made the enemy more furious than ever before. "That one is mine! KILL THE OTHERS!"