Me: *sitting at computer, eyes bugged out, smoke rising from ears, crazed look* LONGEST... CHAPTER... EVER... *eye twitches* last chapter was freakin long... never again... I hope I can work something out with this chapter.
Entity: Agreed... Last chapter was really long so what are we going to do for this one?
Me: I think we could check in on Samus and Link to see what's going on that they are low on health. We may also check in with Spyro and Cynder and see why their mana is so low. Also we may see what effect the relics have on everyone... We already know what effect the relic of Chozo is goin to have on Ridley...
Entity: Indeed.
AS Fire: *looking like he had gone through a fight with several sharp instruments* THIS IS PAY BACK *he throws a bunch of blade traps into the room that all begin ripping the room apart*
Me: Oh come on... *Uses a magnet device to stop the blade traps and traps them all in a crate* now to label the box *Writes on it "Return to sender"*
Entity: Wasn't that the guy that you tend to torment in his own story?
Me: Yeah it is but that's beside the point.
Arkaine: I was the one who was sent to deliver those items.
Me: Yeah I sent ya but now we may have some trouble on our hands.
Entity: In any case we got a chapter to write so let's get to it shall we?
Me: Agreed.
(Samus' POV)
The shadow creature came at us once again but we were already at low health and this battle was nearing it's end but this thing would not let it's weak point be left open to be hit. Link and I had tried everything when suddenly I felt greater strength surge through my body. I then saw the Chozo Emblem of Warrior appear on my visor in the upper left corner. I looked at Link and saw that strength seemed to surge around him from the shadows themselves. I was wondering what had happened for this to happen I saw my health and mana increase greatly I also took note that I felt stronger as well.
After it was all said and done the Shadow Beast was defeated and we were walking out of the Shadow Temple with another two pieces of the Ultimate Item.
Once out in the light of day we took flight and headed back to Warfang. On the way we were contacted by AU 484.
"Samus, Link... Ridley has returned from the past. He is at Warfang and is waiting within the mansion on the south east side of the city. Return as fast as possible." Au 484 said before cutting the communication.
At that I decided to use the Twilight Portals that were in place across the planet and warped to south Warfang. there were five places where energy was strongest in Warfang. Central, Central east, Central west, Central north, and Central south. We were at the Central South point.
Upon appearing from the twilight particles Link and I made our way heading east towards one of the biggest estates in the city. A few hours later we were staring at the enormous building and thought that it had rooms enough fr several hundred servants, guests, and many more still. We approached the gates and were admitted in by a pure white dragon that gave off a familiar Light. I couldn't place the reason for the Light being familiar but I ignored it for now and continued on into the Estate.
When we entered into the large estate we came face to face with a large metal dragon... er... dragoness. At first I thought that it was just a machine but nothing could be a machine and be able to give off the very feel and look of being truly alive. That's when she spoke.
"Welcome to the estate Samus and Link. M... Ridley has been expecting you." She said to us.
I looked at the metal dragoness and could have sworn that she had wanted to say 'My son has been expecting you.' I shrugged it off and continued on into the estate. We entered into a large dinning hall where there was a small dragon walking around in circles. The dragon stopped walking and looked at us.
"Ah, Samus, Link, welcome." He said.
I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at thee dragon calculating weather or not he was dangerous or not.
"Who are you?" I asked.
The dragon looked at me for a moment then shook it's head.
"I must have forgotten that my outward apparel has changed quite a bit. It's me, Ridley." He said looking at me.
I stood there for a moment and with the Scan Function of my helmet I scanned him. A few seconds later and the results came to me. Sure enough it was Ridley, although he had gone through a time rift that set his physical body to point of age in his youth, it was Ridley.
"I thought one of your younger forms was of a small white furred bird like creature." I stated.
"Oh that... you see... man how to explain that... Oh right. That furry bird like state is an alternate youth state of perpetual evolution. Other wise I'd go through a normal growth cycle." Ridley said as he sat nervously on his haunches.
"Oh well... that explains the Bottled Ship... So why are we here?" I asked curiously.
"The reason you and Link are here is because I wanted to meet with you..." Ridley said.
"Well here we are what do ya want?" I asked.
"Hmm... How fares the hunt for those pieces?" Ridley asked.
That's how the whole meeting went, more or less, till we got a report about a secondary anomaly out in the Well of Souls Province, that was still covered in twilight. We bade farewell to Ridley and made our way far west. Apparently there was a powerful wind vortex out in the desert that way so Link and I decided to check it out seeing as we would be unaffected by the twilight that cursed the land.
A few hours passed and we had found the wind vortex it was surrounding some ruins inside but we couldn't get in past the vortex without getting battered by sand and other wise tossed about like rag dolls. So Link and I sat down and looked at the situation with curiosity, until Link thought of something.
"I wonder... Would the Iron Boots do me any good to get in?" Link asked.
I looked at him like he was crazy but I kinda knew what he was thinking. Then again I remembered that our Suit's were synched with Ridley's and we also had a Chozo Relic each. Mine was Warrior and Link's was Strength. I activated mine just as Link did his and we both got a good running start at the vortex and burst right through it with the Speed Booster but on the other side the Speed Booster stopped working as if we had broke through several speed block then hit a wall.
We looked around ourselves and saw that we were within the ruins of the Ancient Elemental Wind Temple. I looked at Link just as he looked at me.
"That worked and without the Iron Boots." He said with a grin on his face.
"It did but now we have to make our way through this temple to the final chamber and defeat the boss. If I am not mistaken it's going to be something related to Wind like something that flies." I said looking around the place.
We entered into the temple to face it's trials.
(Meanwhile outside of Warfang's walls)
*Radio chatter*
"Bravo squad... enemy forces heading your way towards point Tango."
"Yeah Kilo we hear ya. Bogies coming up at point Foxtrot and advancing."
"Alpha Squad set off the bombs at point Golf. We may be able to disrupt their attack enough to gain an edge."
"Roger that Delta Squad."
(Admiral Dane)
I watched the battle go on beyond the walls. The sound of Beam weapons being fired, the sound of soldiers being killed, the sound of war all around. I stood on the walls like a stone and watched while giving orders from information that was sent to me from Dragon Surveillance. So far our troops were doing fair with the help of the Space Pirates. I was glad that we were. That is until IT happened.
"What the hell is that thing?!" Bravo squad leader called off.
"I don't know, but I don't like it." Kilo Squad leader, Kai was his name I believe, said.
Suddenly a massive bolt of energy shot out from a black cloud deep within the Corrupted Lands. That beam hit the Mother Brain, and the Ridley mech, both of which still stood but were severely damaged.
"Get clear!" I shouted over the comm.
I watched as a few elite's and other Space Pirates leaped from the two machines just moment before a second bolt of energy shot from the black cloud and smashed into the two machines. Both of them exploded violently sending shrapnel everywhere.
At this point I was thinking that all was lost, that is until I heard a familiar voice over the comm.
"Alpha Zulu X-ray this is big Papa comin' in to lend assistance."
As I heard the voice I turned to look behind me and saw a group of dragons, several of which were purest white with a hinting of grey. One was straight up metal but the one that stuck out slightly more was the one in the middle. Upon closer visual the dragon looked almost like Spyro but this one was different. It looked like Ridley but younger and it had a Power Suit much like Samus and Link did.
"Kilo, Bravo, Alpha reporting. We accept the back up big Papa. Proceed to the rendezvous point at location Echo."
I watched as the group flew over head and landed at the rendezvous point. They were greeted by the troops that were at the location before they went out into the field of battle. At that there was a vast amount of battle going on. Those white dragons were blasting the enemies away with streams of Light, the Metal one was blasting them away with missiles from it's mouth, and the small dragon was using a bunch of different attacks. He was even calling down lightening from the sky, bringing down a blizzard on the enemies, entrapping them with darkness and even sending them into a perpetual black hole.
With this new group showing up I was certain that we could win this battle. I was right because the enemy began retreating. At least I would have liked to think that I was right but something told me other wise. I was pensive and tense. Everything about the sudden retreat did not set right.
"I don't like this." I said aloud before ordering the troops back to point Zulu, or the North Gate.
When all the troops got back I debriefed them and thanked the eight new arrivals for their assistance and asked their names.
I was given six Luminoth names, Ridley was the small dragon with the Power Suit like armor, and the Metal Dragoness went by the name Celesta. I nodded my head and gave them my thanks and told them to relax. Thankfully they did.
I went back to my office, sat down in my chair, and ordered up a full schematic of the battle, battle field, battle plans, and everything. I went over the schematics so many times that I actually fell asleep going over them all. If my superiors were to have seen it I would have been demoted.
(Spyro's POV)
We had just gotten the hang of our new ability when we got a notification on the helmet of our suit's that a Relic was given to us. Mine was apparently Newborn, which gave me the ability to restore life to areas of destruction. I saw Cynders and it was called Wild which gave her a stronger state if a situation were desperate enough.
We were just now going through figuring out what these Relics really did. I had restored plant life to a wasteland while Cynder ripped an Ape a new one.
"Whoa... Cynder I think it's dead now... What with it missing it's head, half it's torso, and even it's heart... Yeah I think it's long dead." I said looking at Cynder.
I walked over to her and nuzzled the side of her head and she seemed to calm down instantly but fainted afterwards. I caught her, barely, and laid her on the ground. I smiled and laid down next to her and curled, protectively, around her.
I went to sleep as well and was wondering what was going on back at Warfang. I don't know how long I was asleep but apparently Cynder and I wound up in a Dream Realm.
"What the... not this place again." I said aloud to Cynder's confusion.
She looked at me but decided not to ask questions.
"Come with me there's obviously something bad that's about to happen." I said as we flew towards the temple like structure ahead of us.
We landed and entered and looked into the viewing pool. What we saw was horrifying.
"Warfang... Destroyed?" I said incredulous.
"Spyro... What you are seeing is an event of the future... Only you and Cynder currently know of it... the others will know shortly but the Federation and Space Pirates. If something is not done then Warfang will be lost and all hope will be gone. If it comes down to it we may have to retreat to the Valley of Avalar and if that happens then the war will be over before we know it... Before this happens, Spyro... Cynder... You two must master your inner darkness and turn it into Light. THEN meet up with Ridley at the southern end of the valley... it's the farthest point away from the spreading corruption... You and a select others are to... hold on... something happening at the Volcano... No... the Phazon is starting to spread rapidly and it seems to be spanning back through time... three days worth of time. Hurry Spyro... Time is of the truest essence... I'll inform Ridley and he will help slow the progression down... Now the both of you wake up and master your inner darkness and turn it to Light." Ignitus' voice said.
We awoke and were looking around some what frantically.
"We have to get back to Warfang." I said to Cynder who nodded her head.
"But shouldn't we gain control of our inner darkness? I mean from the way the Status Link looks it seems like Samus has gained control of her own inner darkness. Which is much stronger than ours considering that her and Link were infused with both Phazon and Dark Crystals not to mention the fact that they have their own inner anger." Cynder said to me "Besides we have two new abilities that have been given to us. We should at least learn to control our inner darkness and turn it to Light..."
She walked closer to me and nuzzled the side of my face, then she looked into my eyes and spoke.
"Besides we need to be stronger to face the troubles that are soon to be upon us." she said calmly.
I smiled and nuzzled her back and said, "Alright let's do this and hope that we can pull it off."
She nodded her head and we set about the task.
(Ridley's POV)
The enemy had retreated and the soldiers were pensive. I couldn't blame them because I felt the tension and I thought that the situation was rather odd for the enemy to call a retreat after taking out two of our biggest advantages. It didn't make sense.
"Lord Ridley." A Space Pirate said upon entering the room I was in, "We have gotten devastating reports that the Phazon in the Corrupted Lands is spreading at a highly advanced pace."
I looked at the Space Pirate with pure alertness before speaking.
"Take me to the north wall." I said as I followed the Space Pirate to the North wall to see the Phazon Advancing.
I looked and saw that it was spreading... but not at an advanced rate.
"It's not an advanced rate. It's spreading because it's affecting the flow of time. It's spreading from three days in the past. By this time tomorrow Warfang will be lost. I can slow the advance due to my ability to affect the Time Shift. I don't know what will actually happen when I do so but I know this I'll need my near full concentration... make sure interruptions are minimal." I said looking at the Phazon as it seemed to flow across the land in floods.
"Understood sir. We'll head back to the estate to..." The Pirate started...
"NO!... Take me to the North side of Avalar valley... It's the farthest place from Warfang currently. It's closest and farthest thus making it the best place. I'll find a place of solitude to slow the flow of time." I said looking at a holo map of Warfang and the Valley of Avalar.
The north side of the valley had a waterfall but it also had a cave behind it that would offer a good place to set up for what I had to do.
"Yes sir. We'll take you there immediately." the Pirate said.
I got to my feet and we began making our way to the north side of Avalar valley.
(Admiral Dane)
When I got the report that the Phazon was spreading at an advanced pace I issued the order for all troops to pull back to the gate. Ridley had left the city hours ago heading towards Avalar. I don't know what he has planned but I was hoping that he had some kind of Pirate weapon stashed out there.
A report had come back that Samus and Link had completed their quick trial at the Wind temple but now they had a few more left. Fear, Poison, Phazon, Spirit. I could only hope that they were able to get what they needed and fast because from what Ridley had stated...
"By this time tomorrow... Warfang will be lost." I repeated Ridley's word.
I wasn't going to let that happen if I could help it and I was hoping that Ridley wasn't going to let it happen either. I shook my head so as to think a bit clearer.
"I'm an admiral I need to think clearly in order for plans to go accordingly." I said looking at the stack of reports that were on my desk. "As of right now... Screw the reports I should get out there and lead my troops the way Adam Malkovich would have. Guy lead his troops and gave orders, even when they would cost the life of someone close to him. In the end he gave his life to save that of the greatest bounty hunter ever... Samus Aran. And for the longest time I had thought that they liked each other but from the side of Samus' standing they were more like family. AH what am I doing sitting around here for. It's time to get out there and raise a little hell."
I got up from my desk, threw the reports onto the ground, picked up my armor and weapon, and headed out the door to join my troops. Reports can wait till a point when the world isn't in danger.
UH OH... that can't be good.
Me: not good... not good at all.
AS Fire: You got that right.
Entity: I'd not want to be in their shoes for this. I wouldn't want to be in the position Admiral Dane is in right now... From what I can tell he's at least going to get reprimanded or a medal for his actions.
ME: You might be right. In any case we should finish this chapter up.
Entity: I need more mystical and magical items.
AS Fire: And i need to go and buy more traps.
Me: And I'll just go about finding ways to dismantle all of your devious plans.
ALRIGHT... this is a chapter well done so... you know the drill... drop me a review. If you liked the story so far then tell a friend and get them to reading it... also if they don't have a fan fic account tell them how to leave reviews as a guest... I thank you readers for taking the time to read this I also want to thank those who review this story and have stuck with me even after the long periods of time that I have not updated. So that being the case THANK YOU ALL! Next chapter soon to come.
So much still to go... Fear, Poison, Phazon, and Spirit... not to mention the fact that something is gonna have to be done about this Phazon problem... in any case I got it all under control...