I do not own any of the Spyro characters or the Kingdom Hearts elements. I do own Matt, my human OC.
It may have felt like a few minutes, but the group containing Matt, Spyro, Cynder, and Sparx were transported instantly back to the Dragon Realms. They emerged from the portal unscathed, with the two dragons still clinging to Matt's back.
"Whoa...," Cynder said, her eyes spinning in dizziness.
"That was wierd even for our standards," Spyro commented, who was shaking his head.
"Pretty cool huh?" Sparx asked.
Matt let Spyro and Cynder down so they could regain their footing. They looked around, amazed at the scenery from the base of the mountain. They could both see the sun was setting in the distance.
"Wow...," Spyro said. "We did it, Cynder. We really did it. Everything looks normal again."
"Yeah," Cynder added. "I can't believe it. It's like the Destroyer or the Ring of Fire was never even here. You're amazing, Spyro."
Spyro blushed at the compliment, while Sparx rolled his eyes.
Meanwhile, Matt noticed something odd. Sparx asked the question.
"Wasn't there a battle going on here when we left?" he asked.
"Yeah...," Matt replied gravely.
"Didn't you say Hunter was waiting for us?" Spyro asked.
"He was...and so were Stitch and Pikachu..."
"Who?" Cynder asked.
"My friends," Matt replied. "I don't see them anywhere." His heart stopped. He and Sparx had taken too long. No...
"Matt," Spyro said. "What's going on? Where's Hunter?"
"I don't know..."
Suddenly, the group heard a groan from their side. "Here..." a voice said weakly.
"Hunter!" Spyro and Cynder yelled.
The warrior was lying face first in the ground. Hunter had been beaten up pretty badly, with bruises and cuts all over his body.
"Hunter!" Cynder cried. "Are you alright?"
"Who did this to you?" Spyro asked.
Hunter hesitated. "Spyro...Cynder...it's...good to see you alive." He turned to Matt. "Matt...your friends..."
"What happened?" Matt asked desperately. "Where are Stitch and Pikachu? Please tell me!"
Hunter managed to sit up with support from Spyro and Cynder. He was weak, but Hunter still managed to tell what happened. "When you and Sparx escaped through that portal, we fought those creatures off for as long as we could."
"Then what?"
"Suddenly, some strange warrior in dark clothing attacked us. I was no match for him. Your friends...they put up a good fight..."
Matt gasped. "They're not..."
"No...," Hunter coughed. "He knocked them out...and captured them."
Matt gritted his teeth and stared at the ground. He fell to his knees in despair. "No...," he whispered. "Stitch...Pikachu..." They were now in the Organization's clutches...
Spyro walked over to him. "Matt," he said. "I'm so sorry."
"This is our fault," Cynder said. "If you hadn't come for us..."
"No," Matt replied, shaking his head. "Stitch and Pikachu told me to go on and get you. If anything...it's my fault." Tears were in his eyes, but Matt quickly wiped them away.
"Hunter," he said boldly. "The warrior. Did they say anything?"
"No," Hunter replied. "He knocked me out before I could get the chance to hear him speak. But..."
"What?" Cynder asked.
"His weapons...they were giant axes."
"Axes?" Matt asked. It then hit him. "I know..."
"So slow, Keyblader. I thought you'd never figure it out," said a cold feminine voice. Matt and the group whirled around to see a dark clothed figure emerge from the shadows of the trees. The figure lowered his hood to reveal a young woman with short red hair and dark eyes.
"You...," Matt mumbled. He drew his Keyblade.
"Is that the one Hunter?" Spyro asked.
"Yes...," Hunter replied.
"You got your butt kicked by a girl?!" Sparx asked. "That must suck."
"She is no ordinary woman..."
The woman laughed. "How excellent you've finally showed up. I was getting bored."
Matt grunted. "Zendrix..."
"Matt," Spyro said. "Who is she? Her energy...it's nothing I've ever felt before."
"She's a Nobody...one of the members of the Organization."
"A Nobody?" Cynder asked.
"Beings with no hearts. They're born when strong hearts become Heartless...like her."
Zendrix snickered at Matt. "Oh, having a heart is overated these days anyway. What's the matter boy? Gone and lost your little friends?"
Matt snarled. "What have you done with them? Tell me!"
Zendrix grinned an evil grin. "Oh, they were so much fun to play with. Too bad. If I wasn't going to feed them to my new pet, I would've loved to beat them myself. Oh well..."
"New pet?" Spyro asked.
Suddenly, the breeze picked up around everyone. It was then Matt heard that evil voice again.
Well, well, well. The Keyblader has returned...and he's brought back the purple dragon. How pathetic...
"Who are you?" Spyro yelled. "Show yourself!"
"No...it can't be," Cynder said. "Malefor?"
"No...but you're close," Sparx said while shaking in fear behind Matt.
"Malchoir...," Matt said. "He's the reason I brought you two back."
"Great...," Cynder replied. "We traded one evil overlord for another. Is this really happening?"
"Well, if he wants a fight," Spyro yelled. "Then he should come down here and face us! You coward!"
Zendrix spoke up. "You'll know him in due time, purple dragon. He and I see great things for this world."
"Not while I'm here," Spyro said.
"And you know you won't take any world while I'm around!" Matt added. He pointed his Keyblade at her.
"Actually, as much as I'd like to destroy you now Keyblader, I have other things to attend to," Zendrix stated. "For example, hand over the purple dragon or you can kiss your friends goodbye."
Everyone gasped. "What?" Matt asked.
"What do you want with Spyro?" Cynder asked. Spyro glared at Zendrix.
"That is not of your concern," Zendrix replied. "So, boy? What's it going to be?"
Spyro looked at Matt. It took him a second to make up his mind. "Matt...maybe I should..."
"No way!" Matt yelled. His gaze was centered on Zendrix. "You honestly think I'd trust them to keep their word?"
"But, Matt..." Spyro pleaded. "Really..."
"No, Spyro. I will get my friends back, but after I finish what we started."
Zendrix shook her head. "A noble fool till the end. Very well. I'll just take it then!" She snapped her fingers and proceeded to summon a massive group of Heartless and Nobodies. "You've dug your own graves! Go my minions! Capture the purple dragon! Destroy the rest!"
Everyone gasped.
"Oh great," Sparx said. "It was fun while it lasted."
"Guys," Matt said. "Leave this to me." He stepped forward.
"What?!" Spyro asked. "No way!"
"You can't fight them all by yourself," Cynder yelled. "It's suicide."
"You two still haven't fully recovered yet and you don't have your powers to fight back," Matt stated. "Hunter's in no condition to fight either. It's ok guys.. These are nothing. Just stand back."
"Matt, wait," Spyro said, but it was too late.
Matt charged with Keyblade armed straight into the Heartless wave. He cut down two in one slash, then two more with another. "C'mon!" he yelled, cutting down two more.
Matt continued to defend his friends, but the enemies just kept coming. After a several minutes, Matt already began to feel tired. He was used to fighitng large numbers of Heartless, but not by himself. It took everything he had to make sure that Spyro and the others were safe.
"Wow...," Cynder said. "He's strong."
"I've never seen anyone fight like that," Spyro added. The dragons were amazed at how quick and powerful Matt's attacks were. It was as if he was a step ahead.
Still, even with everything he had, Matt began to show signs of wearing down.
"We can't just do nothing," Spyro said. "Matt may have that Keyblade, but he's still human. Cynder, we have to help him."
"How?" she asked. "Matt's right. Without our powers, we can't fight these things."
"Still..." Spyro looked around. "Wait, where's Sparx?"
Matt managed to take out the remaining Heartless, but the Dusk Nobodies proved to be a tough match. He struck one down, but was knocked down by another. Luckily, Matt recovered in time to get up and take it out.
"Man...," Matt mumbled, breathing heavily. Four more Dusks surrounded him, yet he continued to fight on. "Argh!"
"Hey, guys," Sparx said flying out of nowhere. "Check this out." In his arms were several red and green gems.
"Yes! Good thinking, Sparx!" Spyro yelled. He took a handful of gems from Sparx and instantly felt the energy come back to him.
"Wow, Sparx," Cynder added. "I'm impressed." She did the same and felt her powers slowly return as well.
"Hey, I've seen you use these things enough," Sparx said. "I might as well make myself useful for once. Now get your butts in there and show those baddies what you're made of."
"Gladly," Spyro and Cynder said together. They took their battle stances and charged for the Dusks, who had managed to knock Matt down again. He put up his blade in defense.
Spyro breathed fire and Cynder used her poison powers in order to wipe out the Dusks, saving Matt's life. The remaining enemies didn't stand a chance against the dragons with their newly found powers, not knowing what hit them.
"Thanks a lot," Matt said with a thumbs up. He tried to stand, but found it difficult. "Damn..."
"Hey, you alright?" Spyro asked.
"I'm fine...," Matt grunted.
"Take it easy," Cynder said. "Looks like you used a lot of energy fighting those things off."
"Yeah...but I can still fight. Where's Zendrix?"
"She must have run off," Spyro said. "Sparx, how's Hunter?"
"The big cat dozed off," Sparx said. "He looks ok, though."
"That's good," Matt said. He managed to get on his feet. "You guys get Hunter back to the temple."
"What do you mean?" Spyro asked.
"I'm going to rescue my friends. They're in danger."
"Matt, you can barely stand let alone fight," Cynder said.
"Cynder's right Matt," Spyro exclaimed. "I think we need to get you back to the temple too."
"Spyro, it's ok," Matt replied. "I'm not leaving Stitch and Pikachu behind." He then winced in pain and fell to his knees. Matt realized he had taken more damage then he thought.
"Matt," Spyro said. "I know you want to help your friends, and we will. Right now, the best thing we can do is get you back to safety. Wouldn't your friends want you to fight at full strength?"
"Yeah...but..." Matt reluctantly put his head down in defeat, then pounded his fist in the ground. Guys...I'm sorry...I promise you...I'll get you out of there.
Suddenly, out of the sky came two large dragons. The Guardians Volteer and Cyril had arrived when they could see the battle in the distance. They were amazed to see Spyro and Cynder alive. They offered to carry Matt and Hunter back to the temple. Reluctantly, Matt agreed. Spyro was right. If he wanted to save Stitch and Pikachu, they'd have to wait a little longer...
It's funny. What will the gang do now? Also, has anyone figured out Malchoir's true identity? No? Read on to find out!
Peace out!
Biz