The end is in sight my friends, and so is a surprise for all of you. Please, bear with me on this one, it is getting ugly. ladies and gentlemen, i give you chapter 9. Enjoy! R&R!
Disappear
Spyro and Cynder gazed out off the cliffs, waiting for their young friend's return. The little blue dragon had left them a guide to where he was, but the two dragons figured it better to let the seer work things out for himself. However, when he did not return for an hour, both began to get worried.
A silhouette appeared on the horizon and Spyro tried to make out distinct features on it, but failed. It was still too far away. But, they guessed that it was Kronos and so their minds returned to being at ease, unaware of what evil was approaching them as they walked back to their cave.
A half hour passed and Spyro strode out of the cavern again, only to run back inside to Cynder. The black dragoness glanced over to the red dragoness in the corner, who was frowning, and glared at Spyro. "What is going on? Has Kronos gotten back yet?"
Spyro shook his head quickly and a dark expression fell over his eyes. "No, he hasn't and I fear the worst. Dreyah has come here from the direction Kronos left in. She is almost here."
Cynder leapt to her feet and sped out of the cave with Spyro hot on her heels. Pyre walked calmly out behind them, keeping her intense gaze fixed on Spyro.
Dreyah landed and wasted no time in lashing out against Spyro, wanting to kill him first and not risk his anger later.
Once again the same things on your mind
Increasing pulse from what goes on inside
Will you pay for what you've done, hatred
Paybacks such a bitch her vengeance haunts you
Spyro jumped over the attack and glanced quickly at his sister, who nodded. The purple dragon summoned the dark power inside of him, but this time he was the one in control. He immersed himself in the flow of the darkness but kept a firm hold on his mind.
Black rushed into his scales but his eyes remained the deep purple they were before. Dreyah stepped back, intimidated but not put of by this sudden change.
With confidence in her own dark powers, the yellow dragoness whipped her tail around at Spyro. The purple dragon, again, easily dodged the move. He retaliated by driving his talons deep into his enemy's bright hide. A cry sounded from the dragoness, making Spyro smile sadistically.
So what's wrong tough guy why the tears
You drove me to this now you disappear
Now all those acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
Oh god just what have I become
Dreyah tried once more to wound her adversary, but she could not match either his speed nor his strength. Her previous confidence turned into undeniable fear and regret, now knowing her folly in her actions but being unable to stop herself. Then the darkness took hold of her again and she resumed her futile efforts to even lay a talon on Spyro.
Now all those acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
Oh god just what have I become
Spyro danced around the outside of Dreyah's range, darting in to strike horrifying wounds into the flesh of the dragoness. Her fighting was just making Spyro enjoy himself more, and encouraged his deadly behavior.
Try to fight you only make things worse
Screams of agony your final verse
Now you're begging for your life breathless
All the times I bled my vengeance takes you
Cynder thought that Spyro had lost control again and was about to step in and assist her lover, but Pyre held her back, shaking her fiery red head. "Do not worry Cynder; my brother has everything under control. He will be fine."
Spyro dove over a vicious claw slash and sunk his claws into the neck of the yellow dragoness, drawing tears of pain from her.
So what's wrong tough guy why the tears
You drove me to this now you disappear
Now all those acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
oh god just what have I become
Dreyah felt the terror rise once more as her strength began to fade, the wounds taking their toll.
As Dreyah collapsed, Kronos appeared at the cliff's edge, breathing heavily from his hasty flight. Spyro stood tall above the yellow dragoness, ready to deliver the final blow, but Pyre stopped him. "She can still be saved, let me talk to her."
Now all those acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
Oh god just what have I become
Pyre approached Dreyah as Spyro reverted to his normal state. But as soon as Dreyah saw this, she launched herself at Cynder, meaning to take at least one of her targets with her if she was to die. Taken by surprise, neither Spyro nor Cynder had enough time to react. Dreyah plunged her talons and tail spike deep into Cynder's chest, creating a horrifying wound that seeped crimson tears around the offending appendages. Spyro cried out, "CYNDER!!!"
Your sweetest dreams turn into tears
It's almost done
They're almost gone
Upon seeing the unprovoked attack of the black dragoness, Kronos felt his rage rise once more; returning with greater intensity than before. His strength grew to unimaginable proportions, and he growled menacingly, summoning his powers of dominion over ice. He used this power to collect the particles of moisture from around his former love's heart and freezing the organ. Dreyah suddenly clutched at her chest, the frozen organ draining her life force until it vanished and she fell to the ground for the final time.
So what's wrong tough guy why the tears
You drove me to this now you disappear
Pyre looked at the ice dragon seer, shock emanating from her small frame. She had not foreseen this, and this brought her surprise.
So what's wrong tough guy why the tears
You drove me to this now you disappear
Now all those acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
Oh god just what have I become
Kronos stood over the lifeless corpse of his former love, his body trembling in realization of what he just did. "Oh Ancestors…what have I done?!"
Now all this acts repaid
Your turn to be afraid
Not longer almost done
Oh god just what have I become
Meanwhile, Spyro held Cynder gently in his claws, sobbing. The horrific wound continued to ooze crimson regrets from its depths, draining the dark dragoness's life while Spyro did everything in his power to restrict the flow of blood from the penetrating gashes. "Don't leave me Cynder!"
Well, that is the end of this chapter, BUT NOT THE SERIES!!! stay with me, for there are only a few more, and possibly a sequel. POSSIBLY! i'm not sure about it yet...any feedback is welcome. since it is technically the 24th right now, i must wish everyone a merry Christmas Eve Day! have fun with all your respective traditions, cuz that's all i got!
Laters!
