Disclaimers: I do not own Spyro or any other character from Sierra. Amethyst belongs to Slasher and Vile belongs to me. If none of you like this story then just don't read it. Most of this Spyro universe belongs to DarkSpyro189 on DA but some areas belong to IceFlame1019. Anyways, enjoy the chap.

Chapter 7

The sun slowly rose above the land of the of the dragons, the dew on the grass and trees made evrthing glisten in the morning sun. The birds sung their good mornings to each other and the melody carried on throughout the forest, awakening all animals that inhibited it. Then a large, continuous sound disturbed the peace, all animal heads perked up as they strained their senses until the sound got louder. They all dashed away in panic just as soon as a large army came marching through the forest, destroying all trees that impeded their way.

The army consisted of apes that were garbed in pitch black armor, each shoulder pad rimmed in red. Nearly every ape was armed with crossbows, lances and wicked blades that curved back with weird symbols around the sharp end, almost as if each sword had a name. They continued marching until they reached about halfway into the forest and stopped. "You," a rather large ape garbed in the same armor growled, pointing to one of the soldiers. "Take a few troops and find us food, while you," he pointed to another ape, "Start getting firewood."

The chosen apes left to do their tasks as they rest began to set up their resting point. A moment later, the sound of chopping wood and a low, wailing moan was heard from all around. The Forest of Elsira. The General thought. Such a foully beautiful place. Master will have a great time destroying it. The large ape sat down and summoned a large purple crystal that seemed to radiate darkness itself, a thin wisp of a pitch black cloud was seen hovering around it.

He rested the crystal in front of him and watched as it flashed briefly before a distortion appeared above it. Two menacingly glowing yellow eyes appeared in the center but the rest of the figure was hidden in the shadows. "Have you reached the destination yet General Scar." The figure said in a eerily distorted voice that never ceased to send shivers down the apes spine, though he did rather well in hiding it.

"No, not yet master but we are close by." Scar replied.

"Good, be sure to keep me informed on your progress. Those two have escaped me for the last time."

"But my lord, aren't they your…"

"I am aware of that General but those two could ruin everything I have planned if they receive the proper help."

"…I understand Master, it will be done."

"See to it that you do…" And with that the eyes and the distortion disappeared into the crystal once more. BY this time, the apes that were sent for supplies returned with a at least 3 rather large boars and a wagon load of fire wood.

"Start the fire, we must continue our march by nightfall."

Spyro groaned as he felt something prodding his side. In his groggy state he tried to shoo it away with his tail and paws, but when the prodding became more forceful he relented and slowly opened his eyes. Looking up, he became aware that it was his foster mother, Vile, she smiled gently in satisfaction at having roused the young hatchling from his sleep. It had been a few months since the meeting with the guardians and the small family was beginning to bond. "Huh… morning Vile," he greeted through a yawn. He then looked at her slightly puzzled. "What's up?"

Vile smiled again."It's time to go to school young one." Again, she received the puzzled expression.

"What's school?"

"And why do we have to go?" another voice complained. He turned to see his sister, Amethyst, sitting down at the mouth of the cave. Outside was a beautiful view of the Settlement in the rising sun's light. About a week after the meeting, Vile discovered that the young dragons will soon out grow the cave so they went in search of a new home. They now reside in the middle of a steep mountain that overlooks the Settlement. She figured that when the younglings learn to fly effectively they will move to the summit where the largest cave resides.

"Well you have to go to meet new people and to learn new things."

"But what if they're just like that Scorch kid and his friends?" Spyro whimpered at the memory of being so brutally beaten.

"Don't worry, I'm sure there are other children that are nicer than them." Vile replied soothingly causing him to relax. "Now come its almost time. Who knows maybe you'll make new friends?" Excitement suddenly filled the two hatchlings at the prospect of meeting new dragons their age and becoming friends with them. They scrambled up the large dragoness's tail onto her back causing her to laugh quietly. She began to walk towards the make-shift ledge at the entrance of the cave as the two found a more comfortable position on her back. When they stopped shifting on her back, she said. "Hold on tight." She shifted her weight so that she lazily dropped into a steep dive.

Spyro and Amethyst felt a rush as they fell towards the ground. When they were just about five feet from the ground, Vile snapped her wings open and she swooped away from the ground into a spiral with inches to spare. The purpled duo never ceased to be amazed at her control during flight. This only made the more anxious to learn how to fly. They continued on as the sun continued to rise, warming their scales and giving them the distinct feeling of freedom.

Sorry for the late update a whole load of crap happened and I was unable to right for a while, and on top of that I had one hell of a writer's block. Then I started going to other categories to see if I can get any ideas but none really helped me, in fact it only made me want to start another fic but don't worry I plan on finishing the one I'm doing now. Anyways, thanks for being patient, please R&R and flame if you want, just know I don't give a shit about what you haters think.

Peace out Homedogs.