Chapter 3: Truths Revealed
The day passed relatively fast and uneventful. The temple wasn't hosting classes since it was getting ready for the dance. The guardians were running about making sure everything was set and were dealing with problems that arose during the set up.
Spyro was at the temple though since he wanted to ask Ignitus a question. He had to ask ten different moles, Terrador, and a youngling that he never met before to find the old guardian.
When Spyro finally found him, Ignitus was shouting out directions to the various moles in the room that were setting up.
Spyro walked over to the fire guardian and greeted him.
Ignitus ceased his list of commands and turned towards Spyro, "Young dragon you have caught me at a busy time."
"I know, but I need your advise," Spyro replied.
"What is it that I may help you with then?" Ignitus asked.
"It's about Cynder," Spyro started, "I asked her out a yesterday. I'm beginning to think too much and I'm not ready to be so serious with her. What should I do?" Spyro was hoping Ignitus wouldn't see through the lie he presented.
"Well young dragon, if you don't think you're ready then it is probably best to tell her so," Ignitus replied, "It's better that she knows now then later when she will be more attached to you."
"Thank you Ignitus," Spyro said as he left.
Night began to fall over the realm and all the young dragons were anxious to go to the dance. Spyro wasn't too happy about the dance since he knew about Ember liking him and that she wasn't with him. He would tell her tonight he decided after breaking up with Cynder.
The time was drawing near so he left to pick up Cynder. He left his home and walked down the city streets. She wasn't too far from where he lived about a five-minute walk.
He arrived and knocked on the door. Cynder answered a few moments after he knocked and surprised Spyro. She was beautiful; her scales were cleaned and reflected the sunlight more than usual. She had sharpened and polished her claws, horns, and tail blade. Even her were clean.
Spyro had gone through the similar process, but he didn't look anywhere as good as Cynder did. She smiled as he starred at her.
She stepped forward and kissed on the cheek asking, "So how do I look?"
"Amazing," Spyro slowly replied.
"Thank you," she replied, "Shall we go?"
"Sure," Spyro said as they left.
The walk was a short trip to the center of Warfang on the highest level. There were many other couples already there. Most were several years younger than Spyro and Cynder.
They entered the training room where the dance was being held and Spyro was immediately swarmed with cheers to dance with other dragonesses and questions from others about the adventures that he had.
Spyro shook his head and quieted everyone so they could hear, "I'm not going to answer any of your questions. I'm here with my dragoness and I want it to stay that way. If anyone bothers us, then I'll have a 'talk' with them later."
Spyro pulled Cynder past the crowd, escaping, as the dragons comprehended what he had said.
"That was awfully sweet of you," Cynder said as they walked onto the dance floor.
"I'd rather enjoy the night than waste it talking to people I don't even know," Spyro replied.
They found Flame and Ember and joined them forming a small group. Throughout the different dances Spyro would make a quick glance at Ember and she did the same to him.
After an hour, they both glanced at each other for the first time their eyes met and held or a moment. They quickly broke and thought about what happened. Luckily Flame and Cynder were enjoying the dance too much to notice.
"She knows," Spyro thought.
Ember thought, "He must know how I feel. He couldn't have known though unless…he likes me."
Ember realized what she had to do. She needed to break up with Flame soon and hopefully Spyro would do the same. She would do that tomorrow.
"Flame," Ember said, "Would you like to come with me get a drink?"
"Sure," Flame replied as they headed for the drink table, "Behavior you two."
"Will you get out of her Flame," Spyro said laughing. Once he stopped he looked back at Cynder and asked, "How is it going?"
"Good," Cynder replied, "Now that they are gone I have a gift for you." She brought her lips up to meet Spyro's but he pulled back.
"Cynder," Spyro said, "I can't, not yet. It's too soon. We have only been going out for two days."
"So, I'm showing you how much you mean to me," Cynder replied, "Are you just to reject my love."
"No, but I do think we should give it a little more time," Spyro said.
"What do you mean?" Cynder asked.
"I don't think I'm ready for a serious relationship," Spyro lied, "I thought I was, but I'm not. I'm sorry."
"So you are breaking up with me," Cynder asked.
Spyro slightly nodded, "I'm sorry Cynder. I hope this hasn't damaged our friendship."
Cynder shook her head, "I knew this was too good to be true. Only time will tell Spyro if I feel we can be friends after this." She turned away from him and left the dance without another word.
Spyro let his head hang down in shame and defeat. He was ashamed with himself. His best and oldest friend now is unhappy with him. He needed a quiet area to straighten his thoughts so he headed for the balcony outside.
Ember watched as the whole thing happened while Flame was chatting with a friend. This was her chance to be with Spyro.
She walked over to Flame and asked if she could talk to him.
"What is it?" he asked.
"Flame, I don't thing we should be together," Ember said.
"What, but why?" Flame questioned.
"I'm not taking this relationship seriously enough for it to last," she replied, "I'm sorry."
"You're joking aren't you?" he hoped.
"No, I'm sorry Flame," Ember said as she left for the balcony where Spyro was.
Spyro leaned on the railing of the balcony, looking out on the lands that surrounded the city of Warfang. The light glow that came from the city below was peaceful and gave the land a warm feeling.
Ember joined him by the railing and asked, "Spyro are you ok?"
Spyro took in a deep breath and sighed, "I don't know. I think I destroyed my friendship with Cynder."
"You broke up with her?" Ember asked.
"Yeah," Spyro replied.
"Why did you do that?" she continued.
"You," Spyro simply said.
"What?" asked Ember.
"You are," Spyro replied, "I read your journal last night when I was getting a drink, but I…"
She cut him off saying, "You read my journal?"
"Yeah, but I didn't know…" he tried to explain, but she simply took to the air flew off.
"Ember! Ember!" he shouted, "Agh." He took flight hoping to catch up to her.
Flame was enraged by what he had just seen. Ember dumped him for Spyro and Spyro is now going after Ember. He swore that Spyro would pay dearly and that Ember would be his and not Spyro's.
