-Chapter Eleven: Reunions-

Spyro charged at Lycia at full speed, Lycia vanished all of the sudden and appeared behind Spyro. Spyro's horns slammed into a tree and they were stuck. Spyro used every muscle in his body to try and break free before Lycia can attack. Spyro managed to break free, but as soon as he turned around Lycia flung Spyro upward, sending him flying from her sight. "Fool," she said coldly. Lycia spread her wings, getting ready to take off until a spark of light blinked for a second.

Flying at the speed of sound, Spyro hit Lycia with great power. Lycia flung against a cliff's wall. Spyro didn't feel like himself, however. Spyro's body turned silver and his eyes glowed yellow. His wings and claws turned yellow as well. He lets out a roar and shot a breath that had a mixture of fire and what appears to be the 'Doomsday' beam. Lycia was hit again, this time crying in agony. Her arm, chest and head were wounded. Each wound bled profusely, a tear was found streaming down her cheeks. Then suddenly, Spyro saw something in her eyes.

"Come look, honey! It's my new son! Oh, what shall we name him?" a female sliver dragon asked. "Perhaps…Spyro…" a male voice suggested, warmly.

Spyro shook his head wildly. Her…his mother…? "What is it, pest? Finish me!" Lycia growled. "My name isn't pest… it is Spyro." Spyro said, boldly; his body turning purple again. Lycia's eyes widened. "Spyro??" Lycia repeated, shocked. Spyro nodded and approached her. Lycia bursted into tears, she used every ounce of strength left to hug her son for the first time. Spyro felt unsure, was she faking? Lycia didn't appear to harm him; she looked into Spyro's eyes. "Mom…" Spyro whispered; using 'mom' for the first time made an emotional connection, instantly.

Lycia chuckled warmly. "Oh my dear son, where have you been?" Lycia asked, wiping her tears away. "Lost… until I found my destiny… without my parents…" Spyro whispered. Lycia knew what he meant; he wants to know where she had been. "Spyro, I was trapped. Doomsday came shortly after you're birth. I told Ignitus if anything happened to you that he would have to make sure you were safe." Lycia said. Spyro looked at her. "Trapped…?" Spyro asked.

"Malefor… he… almost killed me." Lycia said, slightly angry. "No, mom... It wasn't him who tortured you… it was a darker spirit that lurks this land even as we speak." Spyro corrected. Lycia looked at him strangely. "Where did you get this information?" she asked. "Malefor himself, his spirit was put to rest when I have defeated him. He managed to somehow communicate with me." Spyro replied. "Don't listen to him!" Lycia barked. Spyro looked at her, sadly. "Why…?" Spyro asked.

Lycia looked away. "Don't trust him... he's the one who betrayed me before you're birth." Lycia hissed. Spyro sat down next to her. "… Is dad alive?" Spyro asked suddenly. "Yes… and no…. sweety, you're father's name is Alanar, he is in the exact same condition as Malefor. His spirit wanders around us." Lycia replied, softly.

A bright beacon of light shone in front of Lycia and Spyro. Two dragons descended from the light. They approached Lycia and Spyro slowly. Both dragons were purple, faded however. "Malefor…" Spyro whispered. "Alanar…" Lycia gasped. "Lycia my dear, it has certainly been awhile." The purple dragon known as Alanar greeted. Spyro approached Alanar slowly. "Dad…" Spyro whispered. "Son…" Alanar whispered back.

Spyro hugged him tightly, bursting into tears. Alanar looks down at him and patted his head. "Spyro, you have indeed become the son I've wanted. I'm proud of you."

Alanar commented, hugging him back. "H-How do you know what I've accomplished?" Spyro asked. "Following you as a Spirit, I saw you beat Cynder so easily; yet you also saved her. Beating Gaul so flawlessly, I am slightly sad for you being exposed to darkness easily but I know you will overcome it. Lastly, how you beat Malefor, it wasn't right to kill him but you managed to lure the darkness out of him." Alanar explained. Spyro smiled and hugged his dad once more.

Alanar pushed Spyro away, gently. "Personal space son, personal space…" Alanar chuckled. Spyro released his grip looked at his father. "If only you can be with me all the time." Spyro said, lowering his head. "He can." Malefor said, approaching him. "I can," Alanar asked, looking at him. "He has to have his family's permission, however." Malefor added. Spyro nodded numerous times. Lycia nodded once and clamed Spyro down. Alanar looked at Malefor. "Now, say what you feel, then say these words, as a family: A family's embrace, truly with grace. With love and warmth, we stand as one." Malefor instructed.

Alanar sighed and closed his eyes. "I feel, happy and warm. Knowing my lovely wife and son are happy. I want the best for them; I will do anything to be with them, again." Alanar said, smiling. Spyro Lycia and Alanar held hands. "A family's embrace, truly with grace. With love and warmth, we stand as one." They all said. A bright beacon of light shone on them, Alanar's body was no longer faded in color, but a solid purple. The family fell to the ground, unconscious. "They shall awake sooner or later." Malefor muttered. He vanishes away, leaving the family to sleep for awhile.

Cynder, Kelai and Sparx ran over to them. "There they are!" Cynder shouted, happily. Cynder saw the dragons resting peacefully. Cynder shook Spyro's head. He opened one of his eyes. "Cynder…" he greeted, weakly. Cynder lowered her head and kissed Spyro. "I missed you." Cynder whispered; Spyro smiles to her. Kelai ran over to them with Sparx on her horns. "W-Who are they?" Kelai asked. "My parents…" Spyro replied, looking over at them. Cynder, Kelai and Sparx looked at him, puzzled. "How long were we gone?" Sparx asked. "Long enough to see my family and friends again." Spyro replied.

They all smiled. "Cynder, can you wake my parents, I'm far too weak to even stand up." Spyro asked. Cynder nodded and walked over to them. Cynder nudged Lycia's cheek. She opens her eyes and smiled. "My son's wife I assume?" Lycia asked. "How did you know." Cynder asked. "You are beautiful, I feel blessed my son as chosen you." Lycia commented weakly. Cynder nodded. Cynder walked over Alanar next. She shook his head. Alanar opens an eye. Alanar smiled weakly. "Thanks." Alanar thanked. "For what?" Cynder asked. "For helping my son through it all." Alanar replied. Cynder smiled. Alanar managed to get on his feet and help Lycia up. Cynder help Spyro. "Shall we head for the temple, I'm sure the Guardians would want some information from you." Cynder suggested. "Not I, however. I must complete my quest." Spyro said.

"Be careful, Bronzo is known to be very pushy and angry. Don't be surprised if his attitude stinks." Alanar warned. Spyro nodded and hugged Cynder. "I won't be long." Spyro assured, flying away, heading for the Diean Open. Cynder, Kelai and Sparx led Lycia and Alanar to the temple.

But… something is blocking their way. "Oh no…" Alanar gasped.

A/N: BWAHHAHAH! Cliffhanger!! xD The warmth of a family, it makes me cry happy tears :'). R&R!!