Chapter 12: The Final Battle
Ratchet kept replaying everything that had happened to his family when Tachyon betrayed them. He also took into account everything that he had done to Spyro. He did this so when the time came to do what needed to be done; he wouldn't hesitate. Aphelion flew down toward the mouth of a cave. Ratchet and everyone else got out, Spyro and Cynder touching down moments later.
"I was wondering how long it would take you to get here." A familiar voice told Ratchet.
"Not you too." Ratchet begged. Keith stepped out of the shadows, dual pistols in his hands. As he raised them, Clank fired his zoni ray, slowing the area around them. Cynder jumped in the air, wrapping her tail around one of Keith's arms, biting down on the other. Keith let out a cry of pain, and then had the wind knocked out of him after Cynder's body crashed into him, forcing him to the ground.
"We'll handle this traitor; nobody betrays friends of the great President Quark!" Quark said.
Ratchet and Spyro entered the cave, slowly looking for anymore threats. After a little bit, they entered an open area, lit by the multiple torches and few holes in the ceiling, allowing light to spill through. In the center of the room was a dark purple crystal, pulsing with power every few seconds. A dark shadow started crawling up Spyro's neck, but he shook his head with a growl and it receded.
"Hello, Ratchet." Said a high pitched voice. Ratchet turned and saw Tachyon stepping out of the shadows.
"Hello, Perceval." Ratchet said with a smirk. Tachyon hissed at his name. "Can't really call you an emperor anymore, without the crown, the scepter, the giant walking throne and legion of robotic commandos." Ratchet had always remembered what he said at their first meeting. Tachyon hissed louder, and Spyro growled lowly in response.
"It is of no matter, soon, I will have the power to conquer all Lombaxes'. Malefor, the first and most powerful of the purple dragons, Come forth!" Tachyon shouted. The crystal in the center of the room shattered, revealing a purple dragon much like Spyro, only much older and his scales failed to possess the shine that Spyro's did.
"I am free." Malefor sighed, his voice so deep and growling that it was hard to understand. Ratchet pulled out his constructo pistol in one hand and fitted his constructo bomb glove in the other. Tachyon left the room. Malefor roared and Spyro could not be happier to oblige. Spyro was young when he first fought Malefor. Now, about two years later, Spyro was not only bigger and faster, he was more educated in the four elements; his pride was certain he could defeat the dark master alone. But in his mind, he knew that he couldn't. He would need help, and Ratchet was there to provide it.
Ratchet fired a few lasers from his pistol and as Malefor cringed from the pain, Spyro flew up in the air. Ratchet switched and threw a bomb, which exploded upward, forcing Malefor's head up. Spyro dove, claws extended, aiming for Malefor's eyes. Malefor ducked his head and forced it forward at the last moment, head-butting Spyro with all his weight behind it. Spyro let out a roar of pain, which was later cut short when he collided with the wall of the cave, and he was unconscious. Ratchet used Spyro's distraction to activate his shield charger. After Malefor fixed all of his attention on Ratchet, Ratchet let loose with everything his pistol and bomb glove had.
Ratchet could tell that, while they caused Malefor pain, his weapons were very ineffective at actually weakening him. However, Malefor's attacks where so accurate that they hit Ratchet nearly every time, and were so powerful that his shield charger almost always gave out. Ratchet pulled out his war monger, and emptied the entire clip, and was dismayed to not even see so much as a scale removed. Ratchet then pulled out his constructo shotgun, and fired every single round. Nothing. Ratchet pulled out the last weapon he had; the Lombax RYNO. He locked on to Malefor, who only laughed in response.
"You are trying the same thing, again and again. But maybe this time, it will actually yield a different result." Malefor said. Ratchet pressed the trigger, and the rocket shot out, let off its 12 mini missiles, and all connected. Ratchet heard a sound of flesh being ripped off, and the smell of blood filled the air. After the smoke cleared, Ratchet saw that Malefor's left paw had been completely blown off! Ratchet repeated the process on the other three limbs, each one being removed in the process. Malefor fired a large ball of ice at Ratchet, which connected with his shield charger. Both blew up when they came in contact. Ratchet quickly aimed and fired a fifth round, removing Malefor's head with a splat. The body fell to the ground with a thud. Ratchet let go of the gun and laid back, panting. At the sound of scraping metal, Ratchet reached for his gun, but found it pulled out of his reach. Tachyon was holding the RYNO, struggling with the weight, but grinning evilly.
"If this gun can kill Malefor, I wonder if it can kill you." Tachyon giggled maniacally. As the lock-on sounded, Ratchet closed his eyes. He felt a breeze rush past him, and Tachyon let go of the gun before he could pull the trigger. Ratchet opened his eyes and saw a dark shape attacking Tachyon. Ratchet was about to thank Cynder, but saw wisps of darkness coming off the body. When he saw the golden horns, he knew that it was Spyro, his darker side.
Dark Spyro latched onto Tachyon's neck and viciously shook his head back and forth. He let go and stood on his hind legs. Lifting Tachyon to his feet, he wretched the cragmite's mouth open and then breathed a dark colored cloud down Tachyon's throat. Tachyon's body began to stiffen, and then turned to stone from the inside out. Spyro went back on all fours, and the darkness disappeared from his body. He slumped on the ground, exhausted. Ratchet sat up, reached for his RYNO and engaged the safety. The gun powered down.
"We did it." Ratchet said. Spyro wearily nodded his head. "Come on" Ratchet said, picking Spyro up, surprised at how heavy the dragon was "Let's go home."
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The city rejoiced at two threats being removed. The party lasted for an entire week, and the wedding was thrown in with it. Ratchet was given the medal of bravery, for facing down two foes without even the slightest hint of showing fear. Both Ratchet and Spyro were injured in their fight, but nothing a few days' rest wouldn't fix. Keith and Kayla were both tried for treason and sentenced for life in prison. Ratchet would've liked to see a bit harsher punishment, but he didn't complain. Spyro and Cynder were elated to find out their eggs hatched while they were gone. Ratchet knew they would make great parents.
Clank had found a way to reopen the dimensional portal to their own world. After all the repairs on both Talwyn's ship and Aphelion were finished, everyone wished them a farewell and a safe trip. Ratchet looked at Spyro, a slight pain in his chest.
"Will I ever see you again?" Ratchet asked.
"I always have hope, even in the darkest of times. We are heroes of worlds Ratchet; fate may very well put us back together again."
"Then I look forward to it." Ratchet said. Spyro bowed in respect. Ratchet got into Aphelion, and flew off with Talwyn and her crew in pursuit.
"May the ancestors look after you" Spyro said, reciting an old prayer that Ignitus once did "May they look after us all."
AND THAT'S A WRAP PEOPLE! Both Tachyon and Malefor were destroyed. I call that a win-win! Now, the question on everyone's mind "Will there be a sequel?" Q epic drum roll. Reaching back into the farthest, darkest parts of my mind and soul, I come back with the answer of (end drum roll) I don't know. While there is plenty of Ratchet and Clank material to play around with, much like this story, I would have to make up Spyro's part in it. Maybe a sequel idea will present itself, maybe not. Even if one does, it won't get down on paper for a while. "Why?" you might ask. Here is the reason; I have three other fanfic stories in my brain right now. THAT'S RIGHT! One is titled "Guardians of Earth" which is a Godizlla/Gamera crossover. Another is called "Tales of Titans" which is an anime Tales of Symphonia and Attack on Titan crossover. The third does not have a definite title yet, but will by a HTTYD (How Too Train Your Dragon) 2 and Frozen crossover. Don't expect any of these stories to be up until next year, starting with "Guardians of Earth." Shout out to "Lucy the Cat" and "Foenix Nightshade" for sticking through this first ever Ratchet and Clank/Spyro the dragon Crossover from the start. Thank you all who read this and who may read this in the future. Until the next story, "Guardians of Earth," this is The-real-dragon-rider, signing off!