A/N: Here we go, Chapter 9. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I Don't own the Legend of Spyro, only my OC's

Chapter 9: Reawakening: Earth and Water

Gneiss' POV

Dream Realm

I got to my feet, and found myself in a familiar place: the dream realm where the Chronicler brought us to help us recover our powers. This time, there were leaves swirling through the air. I saw I was next to Spyro, who was also just getting up. Together, we glided over to the next island, which was dominated by a green force field, and an identically colored platform in front of it. We approached the platform, at which point the Chronicler spoke up.

"You've come far, young dragons," said the Chronicler.

"What? Ignitus said you would help," said Spyro, "but you've only led up on a path to nowhere".

"Our path through life is not always the path we choose," said the Chronicler, "sometimes our paths are chosen for us…and it is our destiny to follow it. Wherever it may lead".

I understood what the Chronicler was trying to tell us, yet I couldn't bring myself to fully agree with him, and from the way he was shaking his head uncertainly, neither could Spyro. In any case, we stepped onto the platform as the green light surrounded us.

"Be steady Spyro and Gneiss, and use the power of the Earth to feel your way," said the Chronicler.

I felt the strong, yet gentle power of the Earth flowing into me, filling me with its strength. I felt the energies building as we were lifted up, and the ground seemed to buckle around us. And then it burst back outwards in a series of eleven shockwaves, pulsing through and bending the ground as they passed.

As we landed after releasing our fury, the Chronicler continued.

"The power of Earth and nature is a mighty one, for as the earth moves, so does everything with it," said the Chronicler, "be mindful as wield it".

As we stepped forwards, I realized that my special abilities given to me by the Elemental Spirits had come back. It was easy to tell, as my obsidian tail-blade was glowing brightly from within.

We passed the now lowered barrier, and climb up to the first test. Here, we had to use Earth Flail to knock the living statues away. I showed Spyro a small trick to use this ability in short pulses to do extra damage quickly. After passing this test with flying colors, we climbed up to the next, where we had to use Earth Pound to crush the living statues into the ground. Needless to say, this test went by very fast.

After crossing a couple more platforms, we reached then next test, where we had to use Earth Flail to destroy some debris and reveal a set of orb switches, which we charged with our power. Dropping the next barrier. Soon, we reached the final test, where we had to summon our fury to utterly obliterate some more living statues. We climbed up onto the fury practice area, and immediately smashed the purple gem cluster in the center, before using our Earth Pound to smash our way through the constantly regenerating statues until we had enough power built up. We then released our fury, its power magnified by the fact we were doing it together. This time, not only did it release the shockwaves, but also caused stalagmites to burst forth form the ground beneath our foe, with the expected results. Once the dust cleared, we climbed up the final set of platforms leading to the Temple-like structure.

Tempest's POV

Dream Realm

I'm back here again, it seems, I thought. This region was somewhat different that last two time I'd been here: the gap between my starting position and the element platform was filled with a pool of water, somehow being held in place without any visible support, so I swam across quickly. I stepped up to the elemental sigil, and saw it was a deep, sea blue.

"You've come far young dragonelle," said the Chronicler.

"Was our being captured by pirates part of your 'grand plan'?" I asked.

"Our paths through life are not always straightforward as we wish," said the Chronicler, "sometimes it meanders like a babbling brook… and we have no choice but to let it take us where it leads".

I understood his point, yet I didn't want to believe that the course of my life was already decided for me. I knew that the only one who could guide someone's fate was oneself. In any case, I stepped onto the sigil, and the energies of the sigil surrounded me.

"Be flexible, and use the supple strength of the Water to guide yourself," said the Chronicler.

I felt the power of Water flowing through me, as I was lifted up as the fury energies built up. I could hear the crashing of waves, swirling all around me. It then released in a massive flood, knocking out the barrier leading to the tests.

"The flowing power of Water is one that can be either gentle or terribly destructive, all depending how it is applied. Be mindful as you use it," said the Chronicler.

I climbed up the platforms to the first test, where I had to use Aqua Sphere against the living statues. It seemed surprisingly effective. Next, I climbed up the next few platforms, and soon reached the second test, where I practiced the Deluge technique, which summoned a damaging rainstorm. After that, I came to an area where it appeared I had to fill a set of vases with water. I did this, and it opened a hatch revealing a water-filled tunnel.

Normally, I'd have just swum through it, seeing as Sea Dragons can breath underwater. But, I could see the tunnel was full of spikes and other objects that would obstruct my path. Luckily, I knew a workaround, though I hadn't had a chance to practice it in a while: the Aquaform skill. It was and ability that only those who wield the Water element can truly master: the ability to temporarily convert oneself into water, thus avoiding hazards.

I used this ability to slip thorough the tunnel unharmed, and reformed myself as I came out the far side. Here, I climbed up a couple more platforms and came to the Fury training area. I immediately smashed the purple crystal cluster, and started slashing through the living statues until my energies reached capacity, and which point I released my fury, both drowning and throwing the remaining enemies off the platform. From here, I climbed up the last few platforms to reach the Temple-like structure.

As soon as I got inside, I ran over to join Spyro and Gneiss. After catching up on what we'd learned, we headed over to the pool of visions to speak to the Chronicler.

"We want to know what is happening," said Spyro, "We've done what you've asked of us and followed you path".

"Yes," replied the Chronicler, "but a time will come when you will have to choose you own path… and you are ready. Open your eyes…"

As we stared into the pool of visions, we saw an image of the Ape King, Gaul, along with several of his minions, advancing towards the Mountain of Malefor, while the twin moons slowly drew together.

"Why are they going towards it?" asked Gneiss.

"It is their calling," said the Chronicler, "The black-hearted creatures of this world of this world cannot resist its temptation. The Well of Souls beckons them as the Night of Eternal Darkness approaches".

"What is the night of Eternal Darkness?" I asked.

"It is the night when the Celestial Moons come together in a great eclipse… that shrouds our world in darkness. The Well of Souls is the pinnacle of its terrible shadow… stirring the spirits of the deceased from their eternal rest and permitting them to roam freely within the halls of the mountain… if only for a short while. And soon, the Night of Eternal Darkness will be upon us. Find me… in the Celestial caves of the White Isle…"

With that, the Dream Realm started to fade, and the real world faded back in…

A/N: that's another chapter down. Next time: Arena Fights, and a suprise meeting.