Chapter 5: The Fellmuth

"Looks like we came back with some treasure today," Scratch commented as he looked at the chained Skurvywings.

"Yeah, but we've got to find a way to cage these beasts," Sniff replied.

"Indeed. But it isn't about them breaking out; it's about whether they have any allies out there that will break in."

"Why would a pair of fluff balls have allies?"

"I have my ways of knowing about important information."

"Torture eh? Who'd you get it out of?"

"No torture at all. The little one repeats his mother's name but he also repeats..."

*****

Cynder flew through the air fighting the fatigue coming over her. They could be anywhere. But they are surely not far from here she thought as she scanned the horizon. Spyro was flying a few metres back and was worrying about Cynder. He sped up to her.

"Cynder maybe we should stop," Spyro said to her.

"No way," she replied.

"Look we won't find them maybe we should give up."

"I said no! Look Spyro if you came all this way to worry about me like I'm an egg then go back to the temple! Hide and cower like the rest of The Guardians!"

"But Cynder..."

Cynder hovered in mid-air and squinted her eyes in the direction of the sea. She could see a group of dots in the horizon.

"Can you see that," she asked Spyro.

"Yeah. What is that? It looks like birds," he replied.

"No it boats!" Cynder said with a hint of excitement and sped off in the direction of the boats.

*****

"It's good to be back on the ol' Fellmuth," Sniff commented as they arrived.

"Yes, but we should get those two a nice accommodation," Scratch said sarcastically as he gestured to the two caged Skurvywings.

"Keep them separated from each other," Scratch ordered.

The pirates opened the cages and pull the ropes which was tied around both Tempest's and Fireball's neck. A group of pirates tugged Fireball to the lower deck while the other group pulled Tempest to the arena of the ship.

Once in the arena, Tempest was placed in front of Skabb, who she loathed to the core.

"Do you enjoy watching two people go at it 'til the death?"

"Of course we do," Scratch replied "It's our source of entertainment."

"Entertainment, eh? Well let me demonstrate this entertainment right now," Tempest angrily said as she growled at Skabb.

"Is that a threat?!" Sniff snapped back.

"I'll take both you birdbrains on if you have the guts!" Tempest replied.

"Now, now," Scratch interrupted before Sniff could speak "We mustn't get too hasty here. We're saving you for a very special battle. Take her into chambers and make sure that she is guarded so that no one comes in."

The pirates tugged Tempest towards the hallway as she gave a 'death glare' back at the two parrots.

"And that she doesn't get out," Scratch whispered under his breath.

*****

Cynder and Spyro landed on one of the empty small boats hovering beside The Fellmuth.

"We have to find a way in that won't alert them," Cynder told Spyro.

"Why don't we hide out in the cargo they're loading in," Spyro suggested as he watched some pirates move boxes onto the main ship.

Cynder followed Spyro into one of the boxes and closed the lid behind her. The box was cramped and full of gunpowder. Cynder felt more uncomfortable when the box started moving. I hope we can save them or this might be it she thought. Cynder accidently inhaled some of the gunpowder and she felt a sneeze coming. Spyro noticed and tried to cover her mouth but it was too late. Cynder let out a loud sneeze and a few flicker of flames escaped her mouth and onto the gunpowder. The pirate moving the box looked around in confusion and watched as the box exploded in a smoky plume. Spyro managed to kick the lid of the box open before the gunpowder set off and grabbed Cynder and ran down the hallway.

"We need to be more careful," he whispered as they turned a corner.

"Sorry," she replied "But we need to find Fireball and his mother."

Spyro swiftly pushed Cynder into a nearby room as a pirate walked by. Cynder looked out of the doorway when the coast was clear.

"Maybe we should follow those pirates and see where they are going," Cynder whispered.

"Where do you think they're going?" Spyro whispered back.

"If I know apes very well, they always like watching fights."

*****

"Get ready," a pirate said to Tempest.

Tempest stood up as the rope around her neck was tugged and she was let out of her chamber. She was lead into the arena and looked up at the many 'mongrels' sitting in the stands.

"And now for our match of the day," Scratch announced "We present to you a creature of the sky that sends even the bravest running away. Get ready for Tempest the Skurvywing!"

The crowd roared as Tempest was place in the centre of the ring. She looked up to see that there was a roof over the arena. I guess they aren't as stupid as I thought. No escaping this time she thought.

"And now for her opponent," Scratch resumed.

"The 'Bringer of Night', the 'Silent Slayer'," Sniff announced.

"The one and only, Executioner!"

A large suit of armour (A/N: The Executioner doesn't have a body I think o.O) entered the arena and the crowd jeered and roared much louder than they did for Tempest. Oh great Tempest thought they send their 'Executioner' to execute me. She sighed and stood still. The Executioner laughed mockingly at her and moved towards her. She still stood in her place.

"What's the matter Skurvywing? Got stage fright?" Sniff called out.

Tempest ignored him and still stood in her place. The Executioner raised his sword to strike.

"Pathetic little idiots," Tempest muttered under her breath.

She launched a fireball at the Executioner and leaped at the armour protecting his torso. She tore at the armour and the armour clattered to the floor as if it were paper. The Excecutioner managed to get his hand free and pound the ground which knocked Tempest up into the air with shock. She fell to the ground and could only look up at her opponent with an angry glare.

"Why are you holding back?" Scratch said mockingly "You have more potential than this."

Tempest raised herself from the ground but only to fall down again. The Excecutioner raised his sword to strike the final blow. But before he could lower his sword, a geyser of fire erupted from behind him. Red, orange and yellow engulfed him. Tempest raised herself again as the Executioner fell to the ground. Cynder appeared next to her.

"C'mon we've got to go," Cynder said.

"Quite the crafty one, aren't you?" Tempest replied with a laugh.

A/N: Had to split this chapter into two so I could upload something. XD