A/N: Well here we are: Chapter 5! Into the ancient grove, to begin finding the Chronicler.

Disclaimer: I dn't own the Legend of Spyro, only my OCs

Chapter 5:Anicent Grove

Gneiss' POV

As we traveled, my mind went back to what Ignitus had told us about our destination.

There is an Ancient Grove within the forest at the end of the Silver River. It is a secret place… untouched by civilization.

As we continued, we saw the edge of the forest come into view on the horizon.

The waters there are poisonous, as well as the creatures that are nurtured by it, but you shouldn't encounter any real danger. Trust you instincts.

Further on, we came upon a viable landing spot deep within the woods, right alongside one of the Silver River's tributaries.

I shall be waiting for you here at the Temple when your task is complete.

The four of us (five, counting Sparx) came in to land, and then examined our surroundings. The forest was very dark, and ominous feeling.

"Oh yes, lovely," said Sparx, "He always sends us to the nicest places".

"Come on Sparx," Replied Spyro, "it's not that bad…"

In response, a large number of yellow eyes appeared, watching us from behind the trees.

"Well sure," said Sparx, sounding utterly terrified, "if you ignore all the evil beasts and visions of doom and eternal darkness… which sounds lovely by the way! Oh and the fact that we now get to frolic through the magical creepy forest in search of some stupid tree! What's not to love?"

"It seems that you're psyched," I joked, "let's go!"

We started forwards, smashing a couple of insect nests, then hopped across the river onto a higher ledge. We moved down the path, crushing another Grove Mite nest, then came upon out first real foes for this region: wolves. They attacked just after some trees fell over blocking the path, though they didn't last long.

After we took out the first two, a third came smashing through the fallen trees, opening the path for us. Up ahead, we came upon three more wolves, which we defeated, and a damaged tree that was ready to fall over with the slightest breeze. We knocked it over and continued.

After passing through a small glen with an odd mushroom in the middle of it, we came of a lake of purple water, where a series of platforms were periodically rising out of the muck, creating a makeshift bridge. Spyro used his Dragon Time to help us cross the gaps. After passing that obstacle, we continued down to only path available to us, and fought our way past a… forest golem?

We then came to the next pool, where we hopped across while avoiding the grove worms that were spitting at us. After that, we battled another group of wolves and a couple more forest golems, and then we found we weren't alone out here with the wild animals.

"What are we going here?" asked Spyro, concerned, "I'm not even sure what were supposed to be looking for. I think were lost".

Sparx however seemed more interested in the bright blue butterflies floating around the area.

"Hey, have you tried these yet?" asked Sparx, "Hmmm… their delish!"

To prove his point, Sparx flew over and ate a couple.

"Mmmm… come on, try some," said Sparx.

"Sparx you shouldn't eat that," said Jolt, "you don't know where its been!"

Sparx then belched.

"Nonsense… their perfectly edible," said Sparx.

We advanced a short distance further, but stopped to listen when we heard voices from up ahead we peered around the corner and saw a group of… dog pirates?

"Alright, maggots," said the salty sea dog, "time to spread out".

"Skavengers!" Tempest whispered.

I though about asking what she meant, but I decided that it would be best to save such questions for later.

"Don't bother scaring anything smaller than a Skurvywing," said the apparent leader of the group, "Skabb only want prize fighters this time, and double the bounty for the one who captures Arrrborick!"

While they were talking, we took the time to hide under the exposed roots of a nearby tree.

"Hey this doesn't seem right," I whispered, "Ignitus said this place was uninhabited. We must have made a wrong turn".

We all then prepared to turn back to find a different route.

"All those in favor of turning back?" said Sparx.

Before anyone could respond, Spyro started looking woozy and passed out, along with Tempest. The sound of the two of them collapsing to the ground caught the pirates attention.

"Aye!" said the pirate, "It came from over there. Go see what it is".

Sparx looked around looking worried, not just because of Spyro and Tempest, but also because of his reaction to the Grove's butterflies.

"Oh, burp," said Sparx, "not now!"

He tried his best, but just couldn't restrain the MASSIVE belch he expelled two seconds later.

Not knowing what else to do, Sparx actually did something somewhat brave for once and started to distract the pirates!

"Uh… so… how is everyone today?" stuttered Sparx sheepishly.

"Heh, heh, little bug isn't much bigger that a bog-rat!" said one of the pirates.

"Hey, who you calling a bug you crazy-eyed mangy drool mutt," Sparx retorted before he could think about what he was doing: Enraging the Pirates.

"Uh-oh," muttered Sparx as he realized what he'd done.

"Get him!" said the pirate's leader.

Sparx then flew away quickly screaming 'Mommy', with the Pirates in hot pursuit.

"Thank you Sparx," I whispered.

"Now what do we do?" asked Jolt.

I thought for a moment, and came up with an answer.

"Let's find a cave to hide out until Spyo and Tempest wake up," I replied, "Sparx will be fine, he's a hard one to catch. I'll carry Spyro, and you carry Tempest. Let's get going".

With that, we set out to find a place to wait for our friends to reawaken.

A/N: ...And I'm out! next time: Reawakening the power of Ice!

Not much else to say today, see you next time!