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Chapter 4: The Comfort of Friends

An hour later Spyro and Cynder arrived back at Spyro's cave. They entered and were quickly greeted by Flame and Ember. Spyro went to bed and was out in a matter of minutes. Once they all were certain he was asleep, they sat down and talked.

"So what happened?" asked Flame.

"I found him destroying the land around him with all his powers," Cynder replied, "He was so enraged I though he was a completely different dragon."

"I know why that is," Flame said.

"Why?" asked Cynder.

"Because you had to tell him that you were going to see another dragon," Flame said sharply, "He worked up as much courage as he could last night and you completely destroyed that courage with that one question."

"Flame, it's not her fault," Ember quickly said.

"I had no idea that it would effect him in that way," Cynder admitted, "I was hoping that it would push Spyro to ask."

"Cynder how much do you care for him?" asked Flame softly.

"I would do anything for him," Cynder replied with all seriousness, "He was there when no one else was and that's why I have come to love him. He is still there for me when I need him and I'm there whenever he needs me."

"Then will you dump this other dragon so Spyro can ask you the question you want to hear?" asked Flame in a begging manner.

"Give me a day or two and I will," Cynder replied, "You can't just drop someone like that unless you have a good reason."

"Isn't the fact that Spyro loves you good enough?" asked Ember.

"Not yet," Cynder responded, "He didn't say anything about how he feels so it would be unusual to dump Cephas and wait for a week or however long it takes for Spyro to ask me, but don't worry I have something planned for this."

"Just don't set Spyro off again," Flame warned, "Do you want to stay around here for a week or so? It might help Spyro work up the courage if he saw you more often."

"Sure," Cynder replied, "Thank you."

Flame got out the guest bed and let Cynder us it. Flame and Ember got into their bed and the three quickly fell asleep.

Spyro was having a strange vision, like the ones he had during the time of the Night of Eternal Darkness.

His dream started back over the volcano of Malefor fighting the Dark Master. He relived the entire event, but the dream slowed on the moment Cynder was knocked unconscious by the Dark Master.

"I…I love you," Spyro heard.

That line echoed through his head for what seemed entirety.

Suddenly a dark voice interrupted, "I have her now Spyro."

"What?" he asked.

"Cynder, your love is now mine, soon she will completely be mine once again and I will then have you as well. The two greatest dragons of the Realms will be under my control."

"No, we would never give into you," Spyro shouted.

"It is already happening since have failed to act to win her over," the voice said, "You will lose the most important thing in your pitiful life."

"NO!" Spyro shouted.

He woke up and was covered in sweat, breathing heavily. He sat up and walked outside of the cave.

Cynder had woken up from Spyro and followed him outside. She saw him sitting outside on the edge of the cliff about ten feet from the cave entrance. She sat down next to him and saw that he was staring out on the quiet and dark landscape below.

She placed a hand on his shoulder and asked, "Spyro is everything ok?"

Spyro turned towards her and gave a weak smile before turning back to the landscape answering, "Yeah, it was just a nightmare."

"Do you want to talk about it?" she asked.

"I saw the battle two years ago against Malefor and it stopped on the point when you were knocked aside by him. It then went to the Dark Master who began to taunt me and told me that both of us will be under his control soon because of some action in which I have failed to act upon," Spyro explained.

"What was that action?" asked Cynder curiously.

"I…I don't know," Spyro replied.

"Well I'm always here for you Spyro," Cynder told him, "If you need anything just tell me."

They both went back inside and Spyro's mood improved a little. Both fell asleep quickly and didn't stir until the morning's rays fell upon them.

Flame and Ember woke up first and left to go get breakfast, leaving Spyro and Cynder to rest. Cynder woke up a short time after and looked around for Flame and Ember. She couldn't find them and thought they were probably going to get something to eat. She was about to leave and get some food when she realized that Spyro was still asleep. She decided to wait for him. She sat down next to him on the bed looked down at him noticing how peaceful he looked in his sleep.

She stroked the back of his head and asked quietly, "Why have you not asked yet? I love you Spyro, but I'm not sure how long I will be able to hold out without you with me."

She stopped and went towards the back of the cave where the study was. She looked through several books seeing what books Spyro read.

An hour later Spyro woke up and found no one in the cave. He got up and looked outside at the rising sun.

Cynder came up from behind and asked, "What are you looking at?"

Spyro turned around, startled a bit since he thought he was alone. In truth he didn't mind that Cynder was here. He seemed more relaxed and peaceful when around her, except when he was trying to tell her how he felt for her, but still he enjoyed spending time with her.

"Just the sunrise," Spyro returned.

"You like watching the sunrise?" Cynder asked curiously.

"And sunsets," Spyro replied, "They help me relax."

"I'm the same way," Cynder quickly responded with excitement.

"Really?" Spyro asked.

"Yeah," Cynder replied.

"We should go and watch one some time," Spyro suggested.

Cynder was shocked that he said something like that. It was the closest thing that he had said that hinted at his feelings for her.

Spyro realized what he just did and became uncertain. "What do I follow up with now?" he thought.

"I'd like that," she said with a smile.

"Did you eat yet?" Spyro asked.

"No," Cynder replied, "I was going to wait for you."

"Did you want to go find some food then?" Spyro asked.

"Sure," Cynder said.

They both left in search of their breakfast.

Flame and Ember had just finished their meal and were talking about recent events. They were somewhat doubtful of Cynder's plans though.

"I hope this whole thing blows over soon," Flame said.

"Yeah," Ember agreed, "Once Spyro asks her it will soon be over."

"I hope so or we will never see the end of this," Flame replied.

"You need to start looking on the on the positive side more often," Ember said.

"What?" Flame asked, "I look on the positive side a lot."

"How so?" Ember questioned.

"I have you and I'm alive," Flame answered.

Ember laughed and shook her head, "Fine, you are at times."

"I think we should head back just encase Spyro ends up doing something," Flame said.

"Ok," Ember replied, "You're probably right about that."

Spyro and Cynder were already gone though and off finding some food when Flame and Ember arrived at their cave.

Spyro and Cynder had caught two large sheep and devoured them quickly. They were near a lake so they got a drink and sat on its shores talking about whatever came to their minds.

"So Spyro I was wondering if you would like to meet Cephas?" asked Cynder.

"Who?" asked Spyro.

"Cephas," Cynder repeated, "The dragon I was talking to you about yesterday."

"Oh," Spyro said.

"Come on," Cynder said standing up, pulling Spyro to his feet, "You'll like him. He is a fan of what we did you know."

"Ok," Spyro replied hesitantly.

Cynder took off leading Spyro to Cephas' cave.

At the temple the Guardians were going over the events of last night. Ignitus was looking into the Pool of Visions trying to find the answers they desperately needed.

"I have something," Ignitus announced, "There is good news and bad news though."

"Good news first old chap," Cyril said.

"Goods news is that Spyro is not going to repeat the steps of the Dark Master unless something tragic happens to him," Ignitus shared, "The bad news is that Malefor is still alive. The destruction Spyro caused allowed us to look into the possibility of his return and because of that he have found out he is indeed among us in the village. He seems to be biding his time since he was been extremely weakened by his defeat. The only question left is where is he and how can he return from the dead?"

"This is indeed most unfortunate, but as long as he is weakened we still have the chance to destroy him," Terrador replied.

"Malefor will probably be trying to get back at Spyro and Cynder for what they did so it would be best to watch for anyone that is showing an interest in either of them," Ignitus explained, "My the Ancestors protect us in this time of hidden crisis."

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