Perilous Pastures

The group arrived back at the ruins of the Temple after getting the full story on what happened in the aftermath of the battle with Kaos. He also explained what been going on while Rose and Sara went to get the JTeens to help them save Skylands from Kaos.

"So let me see if I got this right now?" Colleen said, "the Previous portal master, Eon, who happened to be Rose and Sara's father figure died in battle trying to get the twins and the Skylanders to us and now he's a spirit."

"That's right." Hugo confirmed, "And without his body he can't fight Kaos and the Darkness."

"But why did the twins ask us for help?" Ice said, "Surely they're powerful enough to take on this Kaos guy."

"Actually as powerful as we are I have to make sure I don't lose myself to the Darkness." Rose admitted.

"Can you please explain because I'm confused here." Cody asked, "I thought you said you had power over the darkness."

"Well I can channel the Darkness and use it how I wish to use it but since there is too much darkness there's a chance Kaos could exploit that and corrupt me into destroying the world." Rose explained. "Just like the Awgwa did to that brat Stacey."

"We're well aware of that." Colleen said, "But you have your sister Sara to help you out and balance out your power over the Darkness with her power over the Light."

"Except the Core of Light enchanced my powers," Sara admitted sheepishly, "With the Core destroyed my light magic is getting weaker and I'll have to rely on the power of the sun to balance out Rose's powers over the Darkness."

"But as the Darkness Spreads that will block out the sunlight in general making it tough to balance within Rose." Drago surmised, "Which means if we don't restore the Core of Light all of Skylands and its people will be under Kaos' rule."

"We don't have time to waste." Hugo said, "As you can see the Tornado that destroyed the Shattered Islands was Kaos' doing."

"That explains why my powers wouldn't have worked." Chrissie said, "Kaos has probably had much more training with his powers."

"I'm afraid that's probably true which means we'll need to go find Cali and fast." Hugo said. "She agreed to help too. You can find her in Perilous pastures."

"Well what are we waiting for." Hsi Wu said eager to meet another girl, "Let's get moving."

"I better to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid." Drago sighed as the group followed the Sky Demon to the Balloon and headed for Perilous Pastures.

"I'll have this Cali eating out of the palm of my hand," Flynn bragged as the group got on board, "I mean look at me. Who can blame her? Boom."

Flynn's balloon then hit a part of the runs as it took off for Perilous Pastures.

"Did you guys see how I was able to hit that?" Flynn bragged, "That takes years of skill."

"I suggest you hang on if you want to survive this." Rose said to everyone in the balloon who hung on to something.

"And bring a few barf bags just in case." Sara said summoning some barf bags.

The trip to Perilous Pastures was interesting to say the least and they were even greeted with the Spirit of Master Eon though he was in the form of a floating head.

"Greetings JTeens." Eon's spirit said, "I see that the Twins have informed you of what has been going on."

"Pretty much," Colleen said, "And I'm sure that you've been informed of us."

"Correct Colleen." Eon said, "But there is something that the twins didn't tell you. When certain Skylanders are in areas matching their elements they will become even stronger."

"We'll keep that in mind Master Eon." Chrissie assured as Eon left.

By then the group arrived in Perilous Pastures and Flynn set the balloon down.
"I'll take the balloon and try to find Cali from the air," Flynn said, "Meanwhile see if you can scout from the ground."

"Come on Unc." Drago said to Hsi Wu, "We better make sure Flynn doesn't run into something."

So Flynn and the two demons went to find Cali from the skies.

"Guess it's just us guys." Spyro said as the Portal Masters and the Skylanders began their search for Cali. They began their search in the Sunflower ridge and Chrissie began to notice she was gaining new powers. She also noticed that Drobot was stronger in the area as well.

"Guys I'm starting to gain some new powers in addition to my wind powers." Chrissie said.

"Then you're beginning to tap into the Tech Element." Rose said.
"Tech Element?" Ice wondered as Chrissie, Whirlwind and Drobot checked for Cali inside a Tech Elemental gate.

"There are 8 elements in all of Skylands and four of them you guys already know." Sara explained, "Chrissie has discovered that she has power over the Tech element."

"That makes sense," Colleen said, "She always was the smart one of the group."

"And the Tech Element does sound like it would be a perfect match to her." Cody said as Chrissie, Whirlwind, and Drobot returned.

"Cali wasn't in the elemental gate." Drobot said, "We should keep looking."

So the group continued traveling and they found themselves inside the fairy ring where they discovered that Magic Skylanders were stronger in that area but Colleen also had power over the Magic element as well as her water powers as they beat down some Drow.

"Nice one Col." Ice said patting her on the back, "The Magic Element is what binds our powers together."

"And considering my grandfather knows about magic it makes sense the magic element would select me." Colleen spoke up as Spyro went to go get the Key to open the gate leading to the next area.

"So what happened to the Popular Posse?" Cody asked the twins.

"We'll explain that later." Sara said as she and Rose hid devious grins from the JTeens. "In the meantime we should keep moving."

The group then found themselves in front of a water elemental gate which Zap opened since he was a Water Skylander. Colleen and Zap said they'd check to see if Cali was inside.

Meanwhile the rest of the group then found themselves at the Landing Deck zone of the Pastures where Life Element Skylanders, such as Camo the life dragon, were stronger in that zone. Flynn, Drago, and Hsi Wu then appeared in the area via the hot air balloon with news.

"Hey we found Cali and she's not half bad." Flynn said.

"That much we can agree on Flynn," Hsi Wu said "You do have great taste in women."

"Focus guys." Drago said as Colleen walked up with Zap in tow. "Anyway Cali's being held by the evil Drow, You'll have to shoot that Cannon to get her out of there."

"Then she can get on to more important things. Like meeting me." Flynn bragged, "Boom!"

"So lets get started." Ice said as \ Sunburn hopped to the Cannon while Ice aimed said cannon at the locks.

"We should provide some cover fire." Rose and Sara suggested as the team all fought off the Drow and the Chompies while Cody tested his new powers.

"You know I'm not surprised Cody has the Life Element." Sara said to Rose as they fought back to back, "Earth and Life are very similar to each other."

"This means that Ice is going to get the remaining element," Rose replied back, "Which when you consider who he has to live with I'm not surprised."

Soon the team had the area cleared out of enemies as Ice and Sunburn blasted open the gate freeing Cali in the process.

"Wait you're a Skylander aren't you? And you're the new portal masters. I can't believe this." Cali said to the Skylanders and the Portal Masters, "I was just rescued by actual Skylanders and Portal Masters."

"Hey I helped too you know." Flynn said as he landed the balloon. "Flynn the Balloonist here at your service, I'm sure you're proud to see the best pilot in all of Skylands."

"Charmed." Cali said as the team held back laughs.

"And I thought Unc here was the womanizer." Drago said referencing the Sky Demon.

"Let's get back to Ruins." Rose suggested as the team returned to the ruins as Rose and Sara explained about the Elements of Skylands.

Upon arrival to the Runs the group found Hugo waiting for them.

"Good news guys." The Mole said, "While you were away I found the old blueprints to the Core of Light. The Ancients used them to build the original core."

"I thought you said you created the Core of Light?" Cali asked Hugo.

"Well yes I said I did but no I really didn't." Hugo admitted, "Anyway the Original Core of Light was used to repel the forces of Darkness."

"So what you're saying is that if we rebuild a new core that should the Darkness from spreading and restore the balance in this world and the balance of Light and Darkness within the Thompson twins." Colleen surmised.

"That's the short version but yes." Hugo said. "Anyway the Eternal Sources were used to power the Core."

"We can use the Far viewer to find them." Rose said pointing to a telescope platform, "But it's covered by bramble. Clearing it will help us look for the required sources."

"No problem dudes," Ice said as he summoned Sunburn, "Sunburn and I will have this cleared in no time."

"Perhaps you should summon another Fire Skylander to help out." Sunburn suggested "Powerful as I am I'm not strong enough to do this alone."

So Ice summoned Ignitor who was a living suit of armor with a fire core and together the three of them as well as Cynder cleared away the bramble.

"Hey by the way," Chrissie said, "you mentioned that you left the Popular Posse in front of Ramsey's office. What did you guys do?"

"Stuck them in detention for four weeks and made endure Uncle every weekend for a month." Rose said deviously as she and Sara showed the image of them enduring Uncle's nagging. "Not to mention they're on house arrest as usual."

"And we made sure Stacey was to do Ice's Chores as well as her own for the next four weeks." Sara smirked as Ice finished clearing the bramble revealing a magical telescope.

"Now that's priceless." Ice said as he saw the image the twins conjured up before they made it vanish. "So where to next?"

"The Far Viewer can help us out with that." Cali said as she brought the group over to the telescope, "This one's a bit rusty but it should show us where to go next."

"I see it," Hugo said, "I see the first source we need, The Eternal Air source. If we can acquire that, we'll restore the Core of Light."

"Here's the problem." Sara said taking a look, "The Eternal Air source is in the Stormy Stronghold and it's been recovered by the evil Drow. They're trying to harness its power but the place is being ripped apart."

"Why don't we just have Chrissie use her powers to counter it?" Hsi Wu asked, "A beautiful and smart girl like her can easily handle a little wind."

"Sorry guys." Chrissie replied, "As skilled as I am with wind I can't do anything about the Eternal Air source, but perhaps Flynn's Balloon can get us there. All we need is a propeller."

"And I know where to find one." Colleen said, "Rose and Sara told us about the Drow and their Air Ships patrol the Sky Schooner Docks."

"Good going Colleen," Cali praised, "The Elite Airship should have the propeller we need."

"Then in that case it's off to the Sky Schooner Docks." Flynn said as the group followed him to the Balloon. They then took off as Flynn hit another part of the ruins as usual.

"Two for me but who's counting," Flynn said proudly, "Oh wait I am. Boom!"