Now I know I said I would post the next chapter in 2 weeks but I was convinced by someone to post this chapter sooner, however after this chapter I will be updating this story every 2 weeks no exceptions.

Spyro's dream.

Instead of a cave, Spyro awoke in an endless dark abyss. He stood up, and looked around trying to find anything, but there was nothing but a dark fog, and more darkness. He felt a chill, as a small gust of wind blew around. Suddenly Spyro heard an ear piecing screeching sound, as something was dragging a metal object across the ground. Spyro however could not figure out where it was coming from, as it sounded like it was coming from everywhere. Soon a metallic taping footstep sound could be heard as well.

Spyro wasn't sure what it was or were it was coming from. All he knew was that it was coming closer as the sound of metal grinding across the ground and footsteps grew louder. Just when the noise became unbearable for Spyro to listen to, it stopped. Both the footsteps and the grinding metal stopped. Only to be replaced with the sound of slow, shallow, deep breaths.

Spyro felt his heart rate increase, as he heard the being near him take more and more breaths. It became a simply rhythm of in and out and in and out, until it grew silent as well.

All of the fog around Spyro suddenly was blown away as a monstrous scream was heard bellowing out of the darkness. Doing whatever his instincts told him to do; he jumped backwards, just in time before a sword longer then Spyro came crashing down to where he last stood. Upon impact with the ground, large cracks were formed all across the ground surrounding Spyro.

Looking at were the sword came from. The only thing he saw was sword, as it was being pulled back into what seemed like only darkness. Feeling brave this time Spyro took a step forward ready to fight this new opponent. However when he placed his paw on the ground, it cracked more as he put his weight on it. It was too late by the time he noticed this as the ground beneath him shattered into hundreds of pieces.

Spyro began to tumble through the abyss. He spread his wings out in hopes that he would stabilize, but he kept on twirling around as he fell. It wasn't after what felt like an eternity to Spyro, when he leveled out. Looking around he saw that he was flying above Avalar. He could see that he was no longer in the darkness, but instead he saw miles upon miles of the land around him.

Suddenly he felt a heavy weight being placed on him, and he heard the same scream from before. Spyro tried to turn his head to look at what was on him, only for a hand to grab his muzzle, and force him to stare down at the rapidly approaching ground. He began to struggle, only for the being to grasp harder to Spyro's body.

Spyro began to panic as the ground was getting closer and closer, and just before he hit it, everything went black.

Reality

Spyro jolted upwards, panting heavily from his nightmare. By doing so he unintentionally woke Cynder from her sleep as well; however he paid no attention to her.

Seeing the panic state that Spyro was in Cynder said "is everything alright?"

Spyro waited until his heart rate went down before responding with "yea I'm fine, it was just a nightmare."

"Are you sure?" she asked.

"Really I'm fine, don't worry about it," said Spyro not wanting her to worry.

"Alright then," said Cynder. The two waited until Spyro's breathing turned back to normal. Once it did, Cynder asked "you ready to hear back to Warfang?"

Spyro only nodded. They then left the cave and they were just about to take off when Spyro asked, "Hey while we are heading to Warfang do you think you can teach me how to use some of the dark elements?"

Cynder was taken back by the sudden question. "Yea I guess I could try, but why do you want to learn them?"

Spyro only shrugged and said "you never know when they might be useful,"

"Yea I can try, though I have never taught anyone anything before,"

It took them a few days to reach Warfang and over that time Cynder began to teach Spyro a few moves with the dark elements. Over that time under Cynder's teachings, Spyro began to improve in his knowledge and skills in the dark elements.

By the time they reached Warfang it was night outside. Not wanting to gain anyone's attention both Spyro and Cynder used there shadow element to sink into the ground. They began to run around Warfang undetected until they reached the temple were they emerged from the ground.

They wondered around in search of the guardians. It didn't take them long as they ran into each other as they walked down the halls.

"Spyro, Cynder your alive!" proclaimed Terrador shocked.

Spyro noticed that something was bothering Cyril and this was confirmed when Cyril asked "Where has Ignitus gone off to?"

Cynder was about to tell them what happened when Spyro said "We've been flying for a very long time now. If you wouldn't mind and show us a room to sleep in, we can tell you what happened after a good night's rest."

"But of course," said Terrador calmly though on the inside he was very worried for his friend.

Terrador motioned them to follow him. They began to walk down the hall until they stopped in front of two doors. "Spyro this is your room, and the one next to it is yours Cynder," said Terrador.

"Thank you," said both Spyro and Cynder before entering there room. When Spyro entered his room, he began looking around it for his foster brother. Much to his disappointment he could not find a single trace of the dragon fly. Spyro let out a little disappointed sigh before marching to his bed and laid down. The more he thought about Sparx the more he thought about the rest of his foster family. "I wonder if they survived. I need to go check up on them when I get the chance," thought Spyro before falling asleep.

Spyro wasn't the only one in deep thought, as Cynder couldn't stop thinking about why she said she loved Spyro. "Why did I say that?" thought Cynder. "I will admit he is rather caring, but I only see him as a friend. So why did I say that?" Cynder kept on thinking and wondering, until she fell asleep.

In the morning Cynder was awoken by a knock on her door. On the other side she heard Spyro say "come on Cynder time to wake up, we need to talk to the guardians."

"Alright master," Cynder mumbled calmly still slightly tired, as she got out of bed and walked to the door. When she opened it saw that Spyro had a confused look on his face. "What?" asked Cynder.

"Why did you call me master?" asked Spyro still confused.

Cynder also gave Spyro a confused look as she woke herself up. "I never called you that."

"Yea you did, I heard you say it a few seconds ago," said Spyro even more confused.

"Your mind must be playing tricks on you Spyro, because I said no such thing," replied Cynder.

Spyro stared at Cynder for a few short moments before shrugging it off. The two then began to walk down the hallway. It took a while but the soon found the guardian's chambers. Spyro knocked on the wooden door and a second later they heard Terrador's muffled voice say "come in."

They did as told and opened the doors. Inside the room stood Terrador in the middle, with Volteer, and Cyril next to him. "So now tell us young ones," said Terrador. "What has happened to Ignitus?"

Spyro started down at the ground, as images of what happened played in his head. Noticing this Cynder said in a sad tone of voice "We couldn't make it all the way through the belt of fire safely so Ignitus gave his life so we could make it through the rest of the way."

Once this was said the room fell silent. Volteer opened his mouth to say something but couldn't come up with the words so he just closed his mouth. The room remained silent until Spyro said in a soft tone, "If it wasn't for him we would have never defeated Malefor."

The room went silent once more for a few short moments before Terrador said "Then he will be remembered as a true hero. His name will not go in vain. We will need to rally those who live here and tell them about what happened."

"If you don't mind me asking," said Cynder "but with Ignitus gone, who will take his place?"

"That is something that we will have to discuss during the meeting. With Ignitus gone, we will need to find a new fire guardian."

"But who will take the role of leadership until then?" asked Volteer.

"I say we let Terrador take command, until such a time arrives," said Cyril.

"I think that is a brilliant idea Cyril," said Volteer. "That is if you don't mind taking job Terrador."

"I have no such problem with this idea. Until a new fire guardian is chosen I shall be the leader. Now then, you two have gone through a lot these past three years. Why don't you two enjoy your day while we talk to the civilians?"

Both Spyro and Cynder gave Terrador shocked expressions. "Are you sure?" asked Spyro.

"But of course, you two have done so much for all of dragon kind. Not even that, but for all known life in all of the dragon realms owns gratitude to the two of you," said Volteer.

"As rare as it is, I would have to agree with old motor mouth over here," said Cyril, earning a glare from Volteer.

"Enough, of that, both of you," said Terrador to Volteer and Cyril. "Now Spyro, Cynder, you two go enjoy your time off."

A large smile formed on Spyro's and Cynder's faces when they heard this, and quickly bolted out of the room. The two ran around the halls for a little while, until Cynder asked "So Spyro what did you want to do first?"

Spyro's smile quickly faded, when she said that.

"What's the matter Spyro?" asked Cynder both confused and worried for him.

"I think we need to get you to a doctor Cynder," said Spyro with a sad tone in his voice.

Cynder gave him a confused look. "Why do I need to go to a doctor? I feel perfectly fine."

"But you're not fine, Cynder. There is something going on with you. First you tell me that you love me, only to have no memory of it, you became terrified over what seemed to be nothing, and just this morning you called me master. Face it Cynder there is something wrong with you."

"I'm telling you Spyro I don't remember doing half of those things, and that middle one was nothing. Don't sweat it," said Cynder.

"Please Cynder, do it for me. I'm worried for you," said Spyro in a pleading tone of voice.

"Alright then, if that is what you wish," said Cynder.

It took them some time to find, but after several minutes of looking they found the medical wing. The two dragons approached the front desk were a mole was sitting behind it.

"Is there anything that I can help you with?" asked the mole trying to keep her existent down in the presence of Spyro and Cynder.

"I need Cynder here to get looked at by a doctor, she's been acting strange lately," said Spyro.

"But of course, I will send for someone right away. You two just sit over there, and I will call you when the doctor is ready," said the mole still rather existed as she pointed to a row of seats.

"Thank you," said Cynder before the mole ran out from behind the desk and down another hallway. It took a few minutes but the mole did return.

"Alright now, the doctor is ready to see the two of you. She is down the hall and on the third door to your left," said the mole.

"Thank you," said Cynder once more, before both Spyro and Cynder left the waiting room.

As intruded both Spyro and Cynder walked down the hallway and entered the third room on the left. Inside the room they saw an elderly ice dragoness, with dark blue scales and a light blue underbelly and wing membranes.

"Ah, you must be Spyro and Cynder. It is an honor to speak with you," said the doctor in a sweet voice. "My name is Canneta, what seems to be the trouble today?"

"It is nice to meet you as well Canneta," said Cynder. "Spyro says that there is something wrong with me, and that I needed to see a doctor."

"She has been acting strangely recently, as well as forgetting parts of her memories of recent events. Do you think you could help," asked Spyro.

Canneta only chuckled. "Of course I can help. I would be glad to help those who saved us all. Now then I'm going to need to ask Cynder some questions, alone if you don't mind Spyro?"

"That is fine by me, Thank you so much for your time and effort," said Spyro. "You sure you're going to be ok alone?" asked Spyro to Cynder.

"Of course I'm going to be fine," said Cynder. "Like I said it's probably nothing bad at all,"

"Alright then if you say so," said Spyro still slightly nervous.

"Don't you worry Spyro," said Canneta with a large smile on her face, "everything is going to be fine I can promise you that. Just go out there and look around. We will be done shortly."

Spyro was still a little reluctant about leaving her alone, but against all better judgment he left the room.

Just as the door was closing Spyro heard Canneta say, "Alright then Cynder, let's check your physical health."

Spyro left the medical wing, and began to roam around the many hallways that ran throughout the temple. While walking Spyro felt rather bored. For the first time in a long time he got the chance to just relax, but he has been fighting for so long he has almost forgot how to. He then walked out to one of the many balconies' that were connected to the temple, and looked at the city of Warfang below.

Despite all of the ruined homes and building that were destroyed during the war, the city still looked rather beautiful. Now that Spyro thought about it, he never got a chance to roam around the city. Spyro then made up his mind, and flew down to the city. While walking down the streets, he didn't see many others, as they were most likely still at the meeting the guardians had held. The few however that didn't go for whatever reason, thanked Spyro as they walked by.

He didn't mind the praise he got, but after the fiftieth thank you, it became slightly annoying.

As he continued to wonder the streets, he came across a familiar feline.

"Hey Hunter, how are you doing?" asked Spyro as he approached Hunter.

Hunter was also just walking through the streets, when he heard his name being called. "Well if it isn't Spyro. What are you doing this most wonderful of days?" asked Hunter.

"Oh not much I'm merely just wondering," replied Spyro.

"Well I do hope you enjoy your walk. Warfang sure does have some wonderful sight to see. Now where has Cynder gone off to? I figured you two would be nearly inseparable," said Hunter.

"Something is going on with Cynder, so she is at the doctors at the moment," said Spyro.

"I do hope that everything is fine with her," said Hunter.

"Yea I do to, but enough about me and Cynder, what about you Hunter? How is the rest of your tribe holding up?"

"I am doing quite fine, and so are the rest of my cheetah brethren. We were rather lucky that the war didn't affect our village much."

"I'm glad to hear that. It was nice talking with you again," said Spyro.

"And I did enjoy speaking with you as well Spyro. Good day to you," said Hunter before walking off.

Spyro began to wonder around more. As he wondered he managed to walk into the market area. While walking down he saw several different venders, selling all sorts of different things. From food vender, to blacksmiths, they had it all. As he was browsing around, he heard his name being called.

"Spyro my boy, why don't you come over here," said someone behind Spyro in a British accent. Turning around Spyro saw a brown bear wearing an Egyptian style outfit, consisting of purple pants and matching shoes, a white shirt, a green striped sash across his belly, and a purple vest with red trim. He also wore a monocle and a red fez on top of his head. Spyro walked up to him and saw that he carried a wide arrange of items from exotic food to strange jewelry.

"Can I help you?" asked Spyro.

"Oh no no no, my dear boy it not what you can help me with, but what I can help you with. I saw that you were wondering around, and I can assure you that whatever you are looking for I will have it hear. Oh but where are my manners, the names Moneybags."

"Well it's nice to meet you Moneybags, but I'm not looking for anything. I'm just walking around trying to kill some time is all,"

"Come now there is always something that someone wants," said Moneybags. He then picked up some jewelry that reminded Spyro of the collars he and Cynder wore to keep them tied together, only much smaller and meant to be worn on ones wrist. "Take this fine piece of craftsmen ship, a perfect gift for one that special lady."

"I'm sorry but I don't have anyone like that at the moment," said Spyro.

"I find that Spyro, the savor is without a mate of sorts, but if jewelry is not your thing then what about this?" said Moneybags as he put the jewelry down and picked up some strange looking fruit.

"What is that?" asked Spyro.

"Why it a dragon's fruit, very rare, and from what I've been told, very tasty. Not only that but I've also heard that it also increases ones libido," said Moneybags

Spyro gave Moneybags a confused look. "What is a libido?" he asked.

"Why my dear boy libido is ones sexual drive. A perfect item for that special occasion," said Moneybags with a wink.

Spyro couldn't help but blush as he heard this. He knew about how dragons reproduced with one another as Ignitus told him a long time ago, but even then the thought of such things embarrassed him. "Um… no thanks, I'm good," said Spyro nervously. "I should actually be going; my friend is waiting for me."

"Oh alright, but if you ever need anything be sure to drop on by," said Moneybags as he watch Spyro hastily retreat.

While that was going on, Cynder had finished her physical examination. She lowered her tail, blushing over the recent examination.

Canneta noticed this and said "I do apologies for that, but I need to check ever part of you. I'm sorry to say this but I did see something wrong, down there, but I'm not sure what it is yet that is ailing you,"

"Is there anything else you could try?" asked Cynder slightly wanting to leave.

"Whatever is wrong with you it as to be something mental," said Canneta.

"So now what?" asked Cynder.

"Well I'm going to ask you a few questions and all I need you to do is answer them to the best of your ability's. Alright?" asked Canneta sweetly. Cynder only nodded in response. "Alright then first question, what has been bothering you?"

"Well lately I've had a panic attack about being turned back into what I use to be during the war. Other than that, Spyro has told me that I've been saying things, such as "I love you" to him, but I have no memory of ever saying stuff like that," said Cynder.

Canneta nodded and wrote stuff down onto a clipboard. "Well that does narrow it down. Now then, explain what happened in your journey during the war."

"Well the moment I hatched I've been tortured physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then one day Spyro came and freed me from all that. I was grateful and all but I didn't believe that I had no purpose or right to atone for all the stuff that I did. So when given the chance, I set out to find my place in the world, but then I ended up being captured by Gual, and I saw the reality of being force to go back into my old life which was hell. Until once again Spyro saved me from all that. Spyro froze himself, me and Sparx in a crystal for three years. After we were freed, and went on a long journey. In the end we fought and defeated my old master."

Canneta nodded again. "Well I must say that, that must have been terrible, I'm sorry to hear about all of that."

"It's quite alright," said Cynder.

"Right then, now on to the next question. You said that you told Spyro you loved him correct?"

"Yes I did, but I don't have any memory of doing so. Besides I only see him as a friend," said Cynder.

"Ok then, if you don't love him then do you have any idea why you told that you did?" asked Canneta.

Cynder thought about it for a moment before saying "I don't know."

Canneta wrote more stuff down onto the clipboard before asking "So you've been put in situations where either you face the possibility of being force back into your old life or threat of being killed. And Spyro has come and rescued you in each of these attempts. Is this correct?"

"Yes that is correct," said Cynder.

"Alright I think I know what is going on, but I'm going to ask a few more questions just to be sure. Now then what was happening when you said she loved him?" asked Canneta

"It happened right after we defeated Malefor, and Spyro was pulling the world back together."

"And what were you thinking at that point in time?"

Cynder thought about it for a little bit before saying "I thought we were going to die. As the walls around us were beginning to close, I thought that we were going to be trapped down there forever."

Canneta wrote this down as well. Cynder then noticed that Canneta had a frown on her face. "So do you know what is going on?"

Canneta looked up at Cynder and with a sad tone of voice she said, "Yes I know what is wrong but I think we should wait until Spyro gets back before I tell you,"

"Why is that?" asked Cynder.

"Because this involves him as much as it involves you," said Canneta.

"Who involves what now?" asked Spyro as he walked into the room.

"Oh good, your back Spyro, please take a seat. There is something that I need to tell the two of you," said Canneta in a sad tone. Spyro did as he was told and sat next to Cynder. Canneta then said "I'm sorry to tell you this Cynder but you have Stockholm syndrome."

Cynder and Spyro gave Canneta confused looks. "What is that," asked Cynder.

"It's a psychological phenomenon in which a hostage or hostages express positive feelings toward their captors and sometimes shows signs of sympathy or empathy towards them as well," said Canneta.

"I don't get it, other than when I was corrupted by Malefor, I wasn't a hostage at any other point in time," said Cynder.

"But that is not true. Physically yes you haven't, but mentally you have," said Canneta.

"I still don't get it," said Spyro.

"You see since the moment Cynder hatched she has lived under the service of a master, whether that be Gual, or Malefor. During this time she has been through hell and back from all the different forms of torture they have put her though. Then when you, Spyro freed Cynder from the Dark Master's corruption for the first time, and according to Cynder she felt guilty for all the things she had done while under Malefor's control. This is why Cynder left the temple, however Cynder once again found herself in situations where she may be forced to go back to Malefor. As Cynder has told me, this happened a few more times, and Spyro saved her each of those times."

"I still don't follow," said Cynder.

"Basically what I'm saying is that Cynder has been raised as a slave her entire life, and because of that, she doesn't understand or process that she is her own master now. Instead Cynder, you think that Spyro is your new master, because he has saved you so often. And since Cynder thinks Spyro is your new master, she prone to say or do stuff that she would use to say to her old masters, and not even knowing what she's says or does."

Both Spyro and Cynder were silent, not sure what to say. Cynder then said "I still don't understand. I know that I'm free, and I know that Spyro is not my master."

"You may think that but in your subconscious says otherwise," said Canneta.

"Ok then how do we fix this then?" asked Spyro.

"Well first off Cynder will have to undergo therapy, which could take several weeks if not months. Now I do have some more bad news for the two of you. For Cynder to heal properly, Spyro, you must stay away from her at all times, until she is healed.

Spyro and Cynder were silent again. "I will give you two some time to talk this over," said Canneta before leaving the room. Spyro and Cynder faced each other, but didn't say anything. After several minutes of silence Cynder said "so I guess this is goodbye then."

"No," said Spyro. "This is not goodbye. We won't be seeing each other for a while, but we will meet again. You just get better ok?"

Cynder smile, but couldn't help but get teary eyed as well. The thought of not being near Spyro frightened her as he was her only friend. Seeing this Spyro hugged her. In a soft tone of voice Spyro said "Everything will turn out just fine, don't you worry."

They hugged for a little while longer, until they pulled apart.

Spyro then said "You wait here, im going to talk to Canneta and see if she knows of anyone who could help." To this Cynder only nodded.

Spyro then got up and began to walk to the door. However before he did, Cynder asked "Spyro, I hope I didn't hurt your feelings."

Spyro turned around and looked at her. "What do you mean?" he asked slightly confused.

Cynder turned to face him and said "Well now that you know that what I didn't mean what I said at the core, Im hoping that I didn't hurt your feelings."

Spyro smiled at this said "Listen Cynder, you're a great friend and all, but Im not looking for any kind of relationship right know. I think you're beautiful, but I mean that as a friend and nothing more. So don't worry about it. Ok?"

Cynder also smiled relieved that Spyro doesn't hate her. Spyro then left the room and asked the mole at the front desk if he could speak to Canneta. A few moments later Canneta walked up to him

"Is there something I can help you with?" Canneta asked with a smile on her face.

"I was wondering if you knew anyone who might be able to help Cynder," said Spyro.

"As a matter of fact I do. You can find him by going down the hallway, and taking a left turn, his room will be the first door on the right," said Canneta.

"Thank you so much for all of your help," said Spyro, a smile growing on his face.

"If you ever need any more help feel free to call for me, I will be glad to help." Then with that Canneta left.

Spyro walked about to Cynder's room and after he checked her out, he took her to the therapist's room. The two stood in front of the door. "Im scared," said Cynder.

"Don't be, everything will be alright, I know you can do this," said Spyro.

Cynder nodded. She then watched Spyro leave. Once he was out of site, she looked back at the door. She gulped, before knocking on the door.