The legend of Spyro: A new beginning.
Chapter - three. A rough start.
Star jumped to her feet breathing heavily, having been awoken by her terrible dream. Her sudden action woke Blitz who looked at her with a curious expression. "Are you alright?" He asked with a yawn. "Yeah, yeah just a really bad dream." Star answered lying down a bit closer to Blitz. "That bad huh?" He asked putting a wing comfortingly over her back. "I would rather not talk about it right now." Star answered avoiding his eyes. "Alright then, whenever you are ready to talk about it let me know." Blitz stated before falling back to sleep. Star laid her head down looking at Blitz, who still had a wing over her back. 'I don't think I will ever be ready to talk about that dream.' She said to herself as her eyes slowly closed.
As mornings first rays of light flooded into the room Cynder was the first to wake. Stretching she heard several pops &, a snore? She had spent enough time with Spyro to know it wasn't him & Sparx couldn't have made such a loud noise, though he could be quite loud when he wanted to be. Turning toward the fireplace Cynder noticed a black dragon lying next to a white dragoness with his wing over her back. Walking as silently as she could over to Spyro she shook him awake. "What is it Cynder?" Spyro asked yawning. "We have uninvited guests." Cynder replied in a whisper. Spyro's eyes shot open at her statement. Standing the purple dragon was about to wake the sleeping dragons when the doors were thrown open waking the two sleeping dragons. "The four of you are needed in the pool of visions room immediately." Terrador said with a strange look in his eyes.
Following the earth guardian the four dragons, two of which were startled awake, entered the pool of visions room. Star looked around the room at the three other massive dragons with a worried expression plain on her face. "Here we go again." Cynder stated knowingly as she walked past Star, Spyro nodded his head in agreement. "What do you mean?" Blitz asked walking past them to sit next to Star. With a look between them they replied. "You'll see soon enough." They said in unison. Shaking his head with a sigh Blitz sat next to Star who, though she was trying her best to hide it, was nervously glancing around the room. "Don't worry so much, the guardians would never give us more than we could handle, besides, I'm here & so are the two that beat Malefor. We have nothing to worry about." Blitz stated confidently. Spyro & Cynder huffed at his comment but kept their opinions to themselves.
After seating themselves around the pool of water in the middle of the room, Ignitus spoke. "It is good to see you both doing well." He started, instantly catching Spyro's attention. "Before you ask, yes, it really is me & no, I cannot remain here much longer. I have come because our world once more needs your help Spyro, but I fear you & Cynder alone will not be enough this time, which is why I have asked these two here today." Ignitus paused to gather his thoughts. "In the last few months that I have been chronicler, I have been researching our world & its history. Several things caught my attention, the most important being that this world has a twin. The books say nothing about what lives on this other world but I can assure you it is not the threat that brings me here." Ignitus said glancing at Cynder. "Cynder, it seems your past has once more returned to threaten our world." He stated regretfully. The black dragoness sighed. 'As I knew it would.' She said to herself, her eyes downcast.
Ignitus raised her head with one massive paw before continuing his speech. "I am not blaming you Cynder, no one here is. You were not in control of yourself when you did those unspeakable things. Malefor's dark magic is to blame for it." He said reassuringly. "However, the apes have found a young dragon that you infected with Malefor's dark magic & are once more attempting to resurrect the dark master, or at the very least create a dark dragon to take his place." Terrador turned to the old fire guardian. "Can they do that; resurrect the dark master in another dragon?" He asked clearly not wanting what Ignitus had said to be true. "Unfortunately old friend, it is very possible. If they fail however, they will create a monster that knows only death & destruction. I fear the latter is the most likely outcome." Ignitus replied sadly.
Star stepped forward, catching the other young dragons attention. "Why are you telling us this? What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to stop what you re describing? We're kids, for crying out loud, are you telling me we are supposed to stop that thing I saw in my dream?" She yelled as tears fell from her eyes. The guardians, even Spyro & Cynder stared at the white dragoness. Blitz was the only one to move, stepping up beside her he rubbed his head against her neck. He felt her flinch, he also felt awkward, but it was the only thing he could think of to do at the moment. Pulling his head away he gave her a wide, confident smile. "I know they are asking a lot out of four teenage dragons, but think about it like this. We have Spyro & Cynder to watch our backs & teach us everything they can. I know you don't have your breath ability yet, but Ignitus thinks you are a good addition to the team & even though I would normally disagree with something a guardian says. I agree with the old man this time." Blitz said showing as much respect as he could to the x-fire guardian, knowing full well that he had helped Spyro & Cynder during the war with Malefor at the cost of his own life.
Ignitus looked at Star with as serious an expression as any of the guardians had ever seen from him. "Show us this dream." He said kindly. "No, no I don't want to see that thing ever again." Star said shaking her head. "I understand, but I need to know what you saw in this dream young dragon & you are the only one who can show me." Ignitus stated trying to persuade her. Star finally gave in. "How would I do that?" She asked, tears still running down her face. "Step up to the water & focus on the dream." Ignitus instructed. Several minutes later Star's dream was playing out in front of her eyes yet again. Though she wanted nothing more than to close her eyes she was afraid it would end the memory & she didn't want to see it anymore than she had to.
Once it ended Star turned away from Blitz who looked stunned at what he had seen. He had pretty much witnessed his & Star's demise, while Spyro & Cynder were nowhere to be seen. "Please, tell me that isn't what we are up against." Star said, her voice trembling. "I fear it will be." Ignitus said sadly. "You four, your mission for now is to go to the southern mountains. There is a relic there from a lost time that if at all possible you must find & bring back here. Trust & watch out for one another & you will succeed. Blitz, Star learn what you can from Spyro & Cynder on the journey, you will need it in the near future." Ignitus said, sending them off. Turning toward the door he had entered from Ignitus opened a portal back to his home. "Regrettably my time here is up & I must return to the island, however I will return periodically should the need arise. Farewell my friends." Ignitus said before disappearing through the portal he had created.
Terrador sighed heavily. "Once more we may have to abandon Warfang. I grow tired of this constant war with the apes & whatever evil they throw at us." He said ending on a growl. "I agree whole heartedly, but what else can we do?" Cyril asked turning to the earth guardian. I don't know; I just hate putting everything on the shoulders of those four young dragons, two of which faced Malefor & were lucky to make it back. I do not see their luck lasting much longer Cyril & I don't want to see their lives ended before they truly begin. The last thing we need is to bury another friend so soon after a major threat was stopped only to have another replace it." Terrador said with a despondent look on his face.
Surprisingly Volteer had been silent throughout the exchange between Terrador & Cyril, both of whom looked at the electric guardian with worried expressions on their faces. Volteer however being lost in thought as he was, didn't realize that he had missed something until Cyril cleared his throat. "Volteer, are you alright? You've been silent throughout the entire meeting." Cyril asked concerned. "Yes, yes I m fine merely thinking about what they might bring back. Ignitus, or the chronicler whichever he goes by now sent them after a relic from a forgotten time but didn't say anything about what it might be used for, he simply told them to bring it back." Volteer answered, instantly making Cyril regret bothering the electric tongued guardian.
After leaving the guardians Spyro turned to Blitz & Star. "If you have any armor now is the time to get it. Cynder & I are going to grab a set of ours, after that we will meet you at the city gates." He informed them before turning to walk away. "I don't have armor & I have no money to buy a set." Blitz stated making Spyro stop in his tracks. Looking Blitz over, Spyro knew his armor wouldn't fit the older dragon. "Before I make any suggestions. Do you have any armor or a way to get a set?" Spyro asked looking at Star. "Unfortunately no, Not unless the blacksmiths around here accept gems for payment." Star replied. Spyro shook his head. "Let me talk to the guardians & I'll let you both know what our options are, until then gather whatever else you think might be useful." He instructed before walking away.
After helping each other put their armor on, Cynder in her black set & Spyro in his gold set, Spyro walked back toward the pool of visions room. Pushing the doors open he walked up to Terrador. "Excuse me Terrador; do you have any ideas about where we could get armor for Star & Blitz?" Terrador looked down at the purple dragon. "I have one idea, but it will take time to collect both sets. They will also need to be fitted for a set that will truly protect them when you return." Terrador answered. "I understand & thank you, I'll let them know that we won't be leaving for a while." Spyro said as he left the room.
Several hours later Terrador sent a messenger after Blitz & Star. Once they arrived they were led to the same room that Terrador led them to that morning. Opening the doors they were greeted by a friend. "Welcome my friends." Dusk said with a smile. "Dusk, what are you doing here?" Star asked looking around the room. Terrador & Cyril were the only others in the room & looked as though they were hiding something. "I was asked here to assist with your armor." Dusk answered. Terrador & Cyril stepped to the side revealing armor that looked as though it was made for a dragon slightly larger than them.
Less than twenty minutes later, Star & Blitz were outfitted with their armor & had set off for the southern mountains following behind Spyro & Cynder. "Those two look ready for anything. Do you think they know something we don't?" Star asked Blitz as she flew by his side. "I don't know but it's obvious they don't completely trust us yet." Blitz stated as he looked around. "Can you blame them; after all they have never met us. I'm surprised you can still fly next to me after what you saw." Star said focusing her attention on the two dragons ahead of them. Blitz didn't reply for a few moments, which worried her, then. "I don't care about that. I know what to watch out for now & I don't plan on letting it happen. As for those two." Blitz said nodding towards Spyro & Cynder. "I guess all we can do, is prove to them that they can trust us, any suggestions?" Blitz asked with a grin.
Spyro slowed his pace as the sun began to set, letting Blitz & Star catch up. "We'll land in that clearing ahead & sleep there for the night." The purple dragon informed the two. "Alright then, I'll hunt tonight & bring back dinner for everyone." Blitz stated as he angled himself towards the clearing Spyro indicated. Once they landed Cynder turned to Star. "Okay, we haven't met & we've been given a mission together, needless to say I don't completely trust you & you have no reason to trust me, especially after hearing what I ve done." Cynder said her eyes looked sad but resolved. "I have heard what you did when Malefor controlled you & I don't hold it against you." Star stated honestly. "What happened in the past should stay in the past. After all it's what you do now that you are in control of you & from the stories, you helped Spyro beat Malefor. That gets you in my good book for life." Star said with a smile.
To say that Cynder was stunned would be an understatement. This dragoness had every right to hate her & treat her like trash, but instead she was treating her like a friend. Cynder smiled. "Thank you." She said simply as a tear fell from her eyes. "Did I say something wrong?" Star asked noticing the tear. "No, it s just that, the only other dragon to tell me he didn't care about my past & treat me like a friend was Spyro. I honestly didn't think another dragon would forgive me for what I did." Cynder answered wiping the tear away. "Huh, never thought I d cry again." Cynder said with a laugh. "I know this is none of my business but, have you told him how you feel about him?" Star asked curiously. Cynder's eyes widened. "Am I that obvious?" She asked as a slight red tint colored her scales. "To me you are but so is Spyro to Blitz, Speaking of which, where did those two go?" Star asked looking around the clearing.
Walking silently through the forest Blitz & Spyro had agreed to hunt together so they could bring dinner back at a faster pace. One kill had been made by Blitz who had lashed out with his claws at a buck that had gotten closer to him than it knew. Spyro dropped from the air landing on top of another unsuspecting buck. Looking around the two locked eyes exchanging information with a simple nod, they knew each other had one kill under their claws & only two more were needed before they could return to Star & Cynder. Blitz took to the air, while Spyro silently creeped through the forest keeping his eyes open for his next possible target. Unfortunately something else had targeted Spyro as its dinner. Lashing out with a massive paw the creature knocked Spyro across a small clearing.
As he skidded across the ground Spyro got a good look at the massive bear that chose him as its next meal. Standing on shaky legs Spyro attempted to defend himself; but lost his footing as his vision blurred from the impact of the bear s first strike. Waiting for the pain of the bears claws tearing through his scales, which never came? Spyro cracked an eye open to see Blitz standing in front of him defensively. "Not this time you overgrown cub!" Blitz growled before shrouding the bear in black flames. Cutting his breath attack off Blitz waited for the flames to disappear. Unfortunately the beast was still alive & very angry. As it lashed out with a strike that would have killed most other animals Blitz looked on disbelieving that the creature could still stand after being bathed in his black fire. Knocking Blitz into a tree the bear ran quickly over to the stunned dragon ready to kill the thing that injured it. Before it could deliver the final blow however, Spyro recovered enough to launch a volley of ice projectiles, killing the monstrous bear.
Standing Blitz shook his head. "I think that's enough for now." Spyro said, limping over to Blitz. "I agree, are you alright?" Blitz asked noticing Spyro favoring his right foreleg. "I think so, I'll have Cynder look at it when we get back." Spyro said trying to put weight on his injured leg. Almost instantly he regretted his decision as pain lanced up his leg. Growling he tucked his leg against his chest trying to get rid of the pain. "That needs looked at sooner than that." Blitz stated. Grabbing a few dry branches that were lying on the ground next to him he set them in front of Spyro. "Can you start a fire?" Blitz asked, hoping Spyro still had enough energy to use his fire breath. "Yeah, I can still light a fire." Spyro replied blowing a small jet of fire onto the wood.
As the light of the fire illuminated Spyro's leg Blitz grimaced. "You won't be walking on that tonight. I'll take you back to the clearing we left the girls in & then go back for the deer we killed. After that, Star & I will go look for a red crystal for you." Blitz informed him before stomping the fire out. "How do you plan on getting me back?" Spyro asked curiously. "I'm going to carry you, how else would I do it?" Blitz asked rhetorically before taking to the sky. Carefully grabbing Spyro by the sides, Blitz carried him back to Star & Cynder.
Setting Spyro down carefully Blitz turned to Star & Cynder. "Spyro got hurt while we were hunting; I'm going back for the deer we caught. After that, Star, I need your help finding a red crystal for him." Blitz informed her before he left once again. "Did Blitz hurt you?" Cynder asked worriedly. Star looked at Spyro with a concerned expression. "No Cynder, he actually helped me when the bear attacked me. This thing was huge Cynder & a lot stronger than a normal bear; it took a direct hit from Blitz's shadow flames & a large volley of ice projectiles to bring it down." Spyro said shaking his head. "Let me see your leg." Star instructed. Turning toward the white dragoness Spyro did as he was told. A small puddle of blood had formed under Spyro's held up paw & a massive grossly discolored bruise had started to form.
Tapping Cynder with a wing tip Star motioned for her to follow. Once they were far enough away Star turned to Cynder. "I can't wait for Blitz to get back & Spyro can't be left alone, so when Blitz comes back tell him I went east to look for a red crystal for Spyro & that I'll meet him at the river in that direction." Star instructed. "Alright, but be careful." Cynder stated before returning to Spyro's side. Minutes later Blitz came back with two large bucks in his forepaws. "Where is Star?" He asked after setting them down in front of Spyro & Cynder. "Star went east after she looked at Spyro's leg; she said it couldn't wait for you to return. She asked me to tell you she would meet you at the river that's in that direction." Cynder replied, watching him run off into the woods.
Hours seemed to drag by as Star searched through the forest for the elusive red crystals. Having no luck so far, Star headed toward the river where she said she would meet Blitz. More than half way there she stumbled over something. Picking herself up Star turned to examine what tripped her. Finding a small red crystal she broke it off its base. 'This won't heal those gashes but it will at least help them heal faster.' Star said to herself. Once more Star headed toward the river, hoping that Blitz was waiting for her there.
Making his way through the woods as quickly & carefully as he could Blitz kept an eye out for both Star & the red crystals for Spyro. As he entered a clearing Blitz looked around for Star, but only found a medium sized red crystal. 'At least I found this.' Blitz stated before continuing on with his search for Star. Almost half an hour later Blitz arrived at the river. Looking up & downstream Blitz hoped to see Star there waiting for him, unfortunately she was nowhere to be seen. Sighing Blitz weighed his options. One; he could take to the air & hopefully spot her that way but seeing as it was dark & his scales were black that might end with him getting hurt, as there was a high chance of him startling her. Two; he could sit & wait for Star, hoping that he was in the right spot.
Luckily, while he was trying to make his decision, Star walked out of the woods a couple hundred feet from Blitz. "Star, over here Blitz called hoping she could see him. Turning toward his voice she could barely make out his silhouette. Walking toward where she thought he was, Star stepped into the moon light & her scales lit up the surrounding area like a lantern, revealing Blitz who was almost as surprised as Star apparently was. Looking at herself Star turned back to Blitz. "I think I know why Ignitus sent me with you now." She said with a laugh. "I guess so." Blitz replied, staring at the glowing dragoness. "I found a red crystal but I don't think it will be enough to heal the gashes in Spyro's leg." Star informed him as the two took to the air. "I found one too, but I'm not sure about it either." Blitz replied hoping that what they had found combined would be enough to at least heal the large cuts that ran down Spyro's right foreleg.
Landing back at the clearing they found Spyro & Cynder had finished off one deer by themselves & were hungrily eyeing the other. "If you guys were that hungry you should have eaten it. I don't mind hunting again." Blitz stated as he & Star landed in the clearing they had decided to camp in. Setting the crystals down, they almost instantly flew towards Spyro closing the gashes in his scales. The massive bruise on the other hand was another issue. "Thank you both." Spyro said grateful that they had found enough of the red crystals to heal the most severe part of his injury. After another thankfully uneventful hunting trip Spyro & the others turned in for the night.
End notes I hope you all are enjoying the story so far & I apologize for having to repost this chapter, I forgot to add this little note to the previous chapter 3 & I didn't notice until a few days ago that my useless piece of junk computer cut off A THIRD of this chapter, I am SO SORRY! Next chapter our heroes find the relic & much more, but are they prepared for what happens when it is accidentally activated? You'll have to keep reading to find out. Don't forget to leave a review; I really want to know what you think of the story so far.