Chapter 4: Descent into Hell
As we venture through the mystical mirror in Faust's warehouse, we arrive in a fiery land that reeks of brimstone. If the title didn't give it away, our location is pretty obvious. Yes, Faust has taken Cynder along with the souls of his previous 14 victims to Hell, not at all surprising considering he's working for Malefor.
"Why are you doing this?!" Cynder asks her captor, with slight notes of fear and anger in her voice.
Faust turns around, a look of disgust upon his face. "Why do you think?! Didn't you read the note at the last crime scene?! "When 1500 hours she strikes, I'll never sleep again" Think about it!" he tells Cynder as he continues to drag her downward and downward towards the depths of Hell.
Shortly after Faust and Cynder leave, Spyro arrives, gagging on the scent of brimstone everywhere. "Oh man, why did it have to be Hell?" he asks himself as the mirror portal behind him ripples again. "Who's there?!" He asks, rapidly turning around to see who just came through, noticing a yellow, sparkling light entering. "Sparx!?"
"Yep, it's me, Spyro!" Sparx tells his brother as he begins circling his brother's head like he always does in the games.
"How did you through the portal, I saw it ripple closed after I left!" Spyro questions his brother.
"I really don't know, but somehow it allowed me through." Sparx answers.
"Okay, now that that question's answered, there's only one left." Spyro mentions as he and Sparx begin their pursuit of Faust.
"What's that?" Sparx asks.
"Why? What is Faust's motive?" Spyro responds to Sparx's question with a question of his own. After thinking about it for a few minutes, he figures it out. " I've got it!"
"What?" Sparx asks
"Faust's motive! Remember that poem left at the scene of the "mass soul theft"? The answer lies there! First: The Twin Demons is an obvious reference to Cynder and myself. Second: The term "Bloody Frame" confused me for the longest time, but it refers to framing us with something, no doubt these kidnappings. Third: 1500 hours refers to the number of victims, 15. And Finally: The phrase "I'll never sleep again" refers to his motive! Immortality! Faust struck a deal with Malefor to gain immortal life, or to "never sleep again" in exchange for 15 souls!" Spyro says, explaining his reasoning to his step-brother.
"Wow, that actually makes sense. But if that's the case, why didn't Faust drain Cynder's soul right then and there? Why take her hostage?" Sparx responds.
"I have a theory about that. Faust wanted to drain Cynder's soul in Malefor's presence, so he could personally see one his greatest threats perish right in front of his face." Spyro tells Sparx.
"As much as I hate Cynder, I hate Malefor more, so let's get down there and rescue that She-Devil." Sparx says with a bit of regret in his voice.
"I really wish you'd stop calling Cynder that!" Spyro tells his brother as they set off in pursuit of Faust.
Wow. And now Spyro's Journey begins! And now there's something I missed when I wrote this, there's actually a reference to a Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode throughout a lot of the story. If you can find it, I'll put your OC, if you have one, into my next tale! Good luck! Also, sorry I haven't updated this story in the longest time, I've just had a really hectic schedule and now that my mom had surgery on her leg, it's about to get crazier. Anyways, to continue the journey and see if Spyro rescues his beloved Cynder, tune in next chapter. Same Time, Same Channel!