Fear and Obey
Malefor was not a happy Dragon at all. Word of Froggo's defeat and his army's imprisonment had reached him and needless to say he was so enraged that he cursed the Goblins with a fate even worse than that of the Apes but he wasn't the only one. The Darkness had grown a personality and word that the Core of Light had been completed had pissed it off to the point where everyone was walking on eggshells.
"Lord Malefor I bring news," Rivett spoke.
"It had better be good news!" Malefor hissed, "Froggo's failed me for the last time!"
"There is," Rivett said, "The Darkness has regained it's full power and the Cataclysmic Mega Rift is ready to go."
"I vote we activate the Mega Rift now," said Eggman, "If we wait then our enemies could stop us. Besides the Core of Light has yet to be completed anyway."
"Eggman's Right. Without the Green Glowing Goo or the Quicksilver the Core of Light won't be ready in time," Vathek said, "We've already begun to suck the last of this planet dry of magic and we've wrecked and burned most of it. So let's activate the Rift Now."
"You two make good points," Malefor said, "This world is pretty much useless to us now. Kaos activate the Mega Rift now!"
Kaos considered holding back but after seeing Malefor curse the Goblins with the same curse he inflicted on the apes he threw hesitation out the window and pressed the button.
"Cataclysmic Mega Rift sequence beginning," a female computer voice spoke.
Meanwhile the team had taken Sharpfin's ship along with the Sky Vehicles to where Malefor was hold up and saw a massive shield surrounding the area along with a Radiance Geode floating near by.
"Okay so tell me again why we're taking the Dark Rift Engine instead of using the Core of Light?" asked Alex.
"Because we don't have time to get the Core of Light all the way over here and knowing Malefor he may destroy this world," Drake said.
"And since we need to stop the Darkness here and now the Dark Rift Engine is our best shot at doing that," Rita said.
"Besides Mags and some of our best mechanics have been working on the Dark Rift Engine and we've been charging it up on the way here," said Reina, "So that way we'll be ready to fire it right up."
"Good idea but what about the barrier?" Ice asked.
"I have two options," said Chrissie, "We can either destroy the radiance Geode or we ram the ship into the barrier."
"I vote for option number 1," Flynn spoke, "I'm not telling Sharpfin about the damage his ship took."
"Agreed and I'll take this sky mission," Stormblade said as she jumped into her Sky Slicer which had been supercharged.
Storm Blade went to destroy the outside crystals on the radiance geode in order to crack it open.
"So far so good," said Hsi Wu as Stormblade and her Sky Slicer opened the core but as soon as she did enemies in the form of Bat Shadowkhan and Air ships began attacking.
"Stormblade needs backup," said Drago, "Jet Vak take the Jet Stream and help her."
"Right laddie," Jet-Vac said taking to the skies with his signature vehicle as the Jet Stream fired at Shadowkhan and Enemy Airships.
"Thanks for the Assist Jet Vac," Stormblade called as she destroyed the remaining crystals causing the Geode to detonate.
"There's your way in guys," Alex said over Jet Vac and Stormblade's radios, "You'll need to follow the path that leads into the castle landing bay. But be careful. Emperor Drake says that Malefor's got the place heavily guarded by now."
The Air Element Superchargers got the message as they battled their way into the fortress which Malefor had altered due to his dark magic. Once the team got to the landing bay Flynn spoke up.
"Way to clear a path for us Skylander buddies," Flynn said to Jet Vac and Stormblade.
"I can't believe you nearly knocked the Arkeyan Royal Family off the deck," said Cali to Flynn, "Are you insane?"
"Hey I told them to hang on to something," Flynn said, "Besides I'm sure they're not gonna kill me over something that petty. Considering we're in the middle of a crisis."
"Flynn's right," said Rita, "Alex where's the throne room?"
"Right this way but if Malefor's taken over the place we'll need some land vehicles to get there," Alex replied.
"In that case Eruptor you and Spitfire lead the way," Drake said, "The rest of us will prep the Dark Rift Engine."
Eruptor and Spitfire jumped onto their signature vehicles as they geared up with the JTeens gearing up in a vehicle of their own as Rita took the wheel.
Meanwhile in the throne room the Dark Master used a magic circle to spy on the team.
"Lord Malefor our enemies are approaching," Vrak spoke, "Shall I send in the X Borgs?"
"Send Eggman's Armada to attack Skylands and the Arkeyan Empire," Malefor said, "And prepare to move this fortress to Skylands. We'll be out of range once this world is destroyed."
"I like the way you think Lord Malefor," Avarona said, "In the meantime I'm gonna personally go eliminate the heroes myself."
"Not just yet," Malefor said, "I sent some Shadowkhan to go after them and to destroy the Dark Rift Engine. They should be there by now."
Over with the rest of the team they were fending off swarms of Shadowkhan and X Borgs with Alex's help.
"Dang it guys! Malefor knows we're here," snapped Terrafin as he used his supercharger powers.
"What did you expect Terrafin?" Cynder asked, "This is Malefor we're talking about. He's go all his bases covered."
"We gotta keep fighting and get this rift engine to the throne room. Once it's there we can defeat the Dark Master and send the Darkness back to where it came from once and for all," said Spyro.
"And Eliminate the enemies of the Arkeyan Empire once and for all," Camo said.
"That makes two of us," said Bash bashing some Shadow Khan with his tail.
"Three," added Zap. "Why don't we start with all those who dishonored the Arkeyan Empire in the first place?"
Alex was beyond pissed off at the fact that Malefor had taken over her own world and now she was pissed that Camo Bash and Zap were talking about wiping those that dishonored the empire and that most of the Dragon Skylanders were beginning to agree with that. It was the same tired shit over and over again and she was sick of it. She made a mental note to give them a piece of her mind once the Darkness was sent back to where it came from and to also give the Arkeyan Empire's Leaders a piece of her mind even if she had to die in the process of doing it.
Meanwhile the JTeens were busy making their way through the castle after clearing the land vehicle section. They had to deal with a whole new slew of problems in the form of Malefor sending wave after wave of Shadowkhan after them but they pressed onwards. They stopped near a sea vehicle section to take care of a hydra hatchling but they finished it up with ease.
Eventually the teams met back up at the door to the throne room.
"This is it everyone," said Emperor Drake, "Beyond this door is the Darkness and with it Malefor."
"Is the Dark Rift Engine charged up?" asked Spitfire.
"The Rift Engine is ready," said Cali, "Now let's get it in there and save the world once and for all."
The group then opened the door and saw the Darkness but also Malefor sitting on the throne by himself.
"Welcome it's so nice to see you," Malefor said.
"Enough with the game Malefor," Alex snapped, "I want my world back and I want you and the Darkness out!"
"You're too little too late," Malefor sneered, "The Cataclysmic Mega Rift is almost complete. The Darkness has drained your world of all it's magic and soon all that you know and love will belong to the Forces of Darkness."
"Not if we have something to say about it!" snapped Rita.
"You think you can defeat me?" Malefor sneered.
"We helped Spyro and Cynder beat you once and we'll do it again!" Reina snapped causing laughter to ring out from another voice.
"Whose laughing?" demanded Drake, "Show yourself now!"
"You're in no position to be making demands of me you idiot!" sneered Avarona as she showed up from the Shadows, "This world is doomed and all the worlds in creation will belong to us and The Darkness! Tell that whoring bitch of a guardian that she's failed!"
At that point Alex snapped and instantly attacked Avarona but the ice dragoness simply shot a beam of ice at her. Alex dodged and went bat shit on Avarona while the Dragon Skylanders did battle with Malefor.
"Shouldn't we help her?" asked Drago.
"No Drago," Colleen said, "This is Alex's battle. This is her destiny."
"And besides she's doing well so far against Avarona," said Drake, "Right now we need to power up the Dark Rift Engine."
Drago got the message as he and the others powered up the Dark Rift Engine.
Alex and Avarona continued battling it out as the latter was still taunting the former.
"Let's face it," Avarona sneered, "The Arkeyans broke in to your world once and whose to say that the Arkeyans will do it again once we're through? Can you even trust them?"
"I may not like the stuff they've done but so during this quest they've proven themselves to have helped the Skylanders," Alex said, "And Given the choice I'd rather have them ruling the universe than The Darkness or Malefor."
"How touching considering that you're already on their hit list," the Ice Dragoness retorted as she continued attacking the Dragon Realm Guardian, "Once this is done they'll eliminate you so even if you defeat me then it's all for nothing!"
"Well if the Arkeyans do turn on me then I'll fight like I always have," Alex replied as she fought back but this time she remembered the advice that Jackie had given her before the Arkeyans invaded and using that advice she was easily able to defeat Avarona, "Game's over."
"Wrong. This game is only just beginning," Avarona sneered as she retreated to her native dimension.
Meanwhile the battle between Malefor and the Dragon Skylanders was faring better as the Dragon Skylanders were giving all they had to defeat the Dark Master and stop him once and for all. Once Alex joined the battle the odds became easier and with their combined powers Malefor was knocked out cold.
"This is it," said Cali, "The Dark Rift Engine is charged and it's all fired up."
"The bad guys have fled so let's get out of here," Drake said as he teleported the heroes out of the Castle as the Dark Rift Engine did it's job.
Once back on the Ship the group then discussed how they defeated the Darkness.
"Well that went well everyone," Flynn said, "The Darkness is gone."
"That was easier than I thought," Hsi Wu added.
"A little too easy if you ask me," Spitfire spoke.
"What are you talking about?" asked Cody and as if on cue evil laughter could be heard from a shadowy vortex as the Darkness Emerged only now it was wearing armor and fully empowered by all the magic he had been given.
"You didn't think this was over did you?" The Darkness asked, "You can't defeat me fools! The Dragon Realm is doomed and all of creation is mine! All shall fear and obey me! I am The Darkness!"
"Quickly everyone the Darkness is free. You must find a way to destroy it before it can escape and threaten every world in the universe!" Eon spoke, "Everything you have all learned on your journey has prepared you for this moment. The malevolent reign of the Darkness must come to an end or we are all lost. Your greatest battle awaits you portal masters!"
"Spitfire this is your battle," said Colleen, "You and the Hot Streak most defeat the Darkness once and for all."
Spitfire nodded as he got his signature vehicle ready to face the power of the Darkness.
Once he was in the Darkness taunted him.
"Come foolish Skylander," The Darkness retorted, "Come and challenge the all powerful Darkness."
"I'm sending you back to the world from where you came!" Spitfire retorted as he revved up his Hot Streak.
Spitfire and the Darkness traded blows that did damage but the leader of the superchargers continued to fight back and avoid and evade the attacks till the battle went to the second round.
"You made a grave mistake challenging me where I am most powerful," The Darkness spoke as it summoned up Shadow Guardians to stop them.
"Bring it," Spitfire said as he had the Hot Streak attack the Shadow Guardians before he rammed the Darkness itself doing damage. Spitfire repeated this pattern two more times before the battlefield returned into the rift.
The Darkness unleashed it's full power and fought back against Spitfire and the Hot Streak but Spitfire continued avoiding the attacks till he finally destroyed the Darkness and sent it back to where it came from.
"Way to go Spitfire," cheered Alex, "The Darkness is gone."
"But our problems are only just beginning," said Reina, "Malefor is still out there."
"However the Dragon Skylanders did injure him quite badly so he's not gonna be going anywhere," said Rita, "But Vrak and Avarona got away. My guess is back to their own dimension."
"At least our enemies are out of the way for good," Flashwing said, "Which means we can finally celebrate."
"Agreed and while Skylands and the universe may be safe again there is more to do," Eon said, "The Journey with the Skylanders and the Superchargers is only just beginning."
"He's right," Alex said as the Arkeyan Royal Family left to return to restore their empire.
"Alex are you worried that the Arkeyans may come after you?" Cali asked, "You know they still hold a grudge against you."
"True but as we were leaving I said some things to make the royal family think and I know that Adinda of the Mystic Arkeyans is gonna take a more active role in making sure the Emperor and his sisters focus on rebuilding the Empire," Alex said, "I know they've got a long way to go but if I made any small dent in the Empire's by laws and customs then they'll be better off."
The others agreed knowing that while the battle with the Darkness may have ended they still had a lot of things to take care of.