Meanwhile, on the chipped rock between light and darkness, five henchmen of evil gathered, Kaos, Kaossandra, Malefor, Glumshanks and Strykore, all five were in a huge shock after everything that happened the previous day, first the attack of the cyborg army and then helped and rescue from the hands of visitor from another world, what was more shocking and even annoying for such a black lord as Strykore was that the visitor helped them, saved them, all of them, the bad ones, the unworthy ones, did something incomparable and impossible and what was even worse was that the trace others and even his allies followed him.
The dark lord in a dark helmet and robe kept looking at his son, Kaos, he who was saved by Spyro, he who was also saved by the newcomer, saved his enemies and, what's worse, gave a hand to the eternal enemies, what's worse, this state was also shared by Kaossandra and even Malefor, as for Glumshanks this is where Strykore had no opinion like his son's naive servant, nevertheless his shock was even greater when he thought about the Hymerians and what they had done, because that too he could not understand and this was now the number one topic he thought and debated, walking from empty tent to tent.
- I don't understand why they fought us, after all, they, the enemies of the Skylanders, they should be our allies, they should not target us, after all, they are guided by the same as us, lust for power!. Strykore shouted, raising a clenched fist.
- where does this confidence come from, dad, maybe they want something more. Kaos said, hiding his hands in the black cuffs of his robe.
- and what can they want son, what!, only power and I don't understand, after all, they saw our fight, and yet they attacked everyone. added the debating Strykore.
- maybe they don't want to share power. Said Kaossandra, the lady in the black and red dress, still remembering the moment she was saved by the stranger, how she was hugged tightly, and more under the black horned helmet.
- and this someone, you have to admit, is so brave. Kaossandra whispered but loud enough for everyone to hear.
- come on, this someone has given everyone a hard time, he's a walking man of justice, a madman, our enemy. Strykore said looking at everyone.
- I don't know, he saved the boss, all of us. Said Glumshanks recalling the second time a human saved them all.
- that's right, Kaos, you, Kaossandra, me, we were all saved by him. Said the great black dragon Malefor, still fighting within himself what started in his heart and mind.
- Yes, and what does it change, nothing, and you, Malefor, I see something very dangerous in you. Strykore said angrily, extending his right hand to the now unafraid black dragon.
- Well, what do you see?.
- something that is dangerous here, contagious, a symptom.
- what a symptom.
- a manifestation of light in your heart, in all of you, I've never seen any of you, any of you, any of you shake hands with the enemy, each of you walk away and the battlefields without anger and with regret and gratitude, it's getting too dangerous! . Strykore shouted.
In the past, such words would have caused great agitation, shock, discord, but today Malefor only growled, directing the greatest anger at himself, Kaos looked right into the empty space silently and Kaossandra smiled slightly again at the memories of the past day.
- so I'm right, you don't defend yourself. Strykore said as his hands glistened with black lightning bolts.
- you're wrong, but doesn't that mean we can't at least thank those who, despite our hostility, helped us. She suggested Kaossandra.
- he saved us, and so did the cadets, and we don't like being in debt. Glumshanks said, punching his right fist in the chest and brown unstrut.
- I will never change, but that doesn't mean I have to be such a pig, I don't want to owe debts of gratitude. Kaos said, but there was a hesitation in his voice.
- Besides, I'm not my daughter, Cynder, they changed her but not me. said Malefor raising his wings high.
- they and you not, but the new one yes, I saw how you were afraid for your daughter, that she was afraid for you, it doesn't surprise me a bit but I don't like what you said and did, you forgave her. Strykore said, extending his right hand, threatening the black dragon with his finger.
- no!, even he won't change me, nothing will change me and I can prove it to you. Malefor said angrily.
- so you have a chance, today I am going to our new allies, they will listen to us today. together with an undefeated army we will strike at our hated enemies, today you have a chance to prove that you are evil, come with me. Said Strykore first opening the portal to the borders of The Outlands, where space ended and transports always arrived, and then he looked at all the uncertain, even shocked, who, as it turned out, did not want to follow him, much less sign an alliance with the enemy.
First there was rebellion, then shock, and after all, everyone looked at themselves not wanting to agree that something in their hearts began to change, but the cunning of both Kaos, Kaossandra and Malefor gave them an excellent bargaining chip, except as always Glumshanks who always followed your boss.
- you're naive Strykore, they won't share power and I'm not going to make your mistakes, I'll work for myself today, not for you. Kaossandra said, turning the other way.
- you're cheating on me again, ex-wife, why, for whom, can't you see it, we have a chance to sign an alliance with someone powerful, our knowledge is necessary for them, this is our bargaining chip, don't do it to me again, you hear. Strykore said trying to keep his ex-wife.
- I've already done it and I won't change my mind, you will only lose on this alliance with the enemy when you are no longer needed by them, you'll see. Said Kaossandra as she walked away from the camp and the furious Strykore, but his anger and incomprehension was about to deepen as he looked at his son and his now feeble eyes.
- Son, don't tell me.
- forgive me dad but my mother is right, your alliance will only bring problems, they won't share power if they really want it. Kaos said, and he and the Glumshanks, always following him, began to leave the empty camp.
- so you too have changed for the better my son, naive fool. Strykore, full of swashbuckling passion, shouted.
- and you're naive, they'll finish you off, you'll see. Kaos said and ran after his mother followed by Glumshanks.
Expecting everything, Strykore looked angrily at the sideways black dragon, his gaze showing an inner struggle.
- and you, my friend, who are you today, a naive fool of the skin forgives the daughter and everyone else!, or not.
- keep quiet Strykore, I forgave my daughter but not all of them, they will pay me to take her away, Spyro will pay for everything, but it's only my revenge and I won't share it, but keep that in mind as I don't want to share revenge or they, your allies will share revenge and power!, no. Malefor said, sounding once angry and once calm confident, and after all Malefor flew up into the sky, flapping his wings and flew away somewhere into the unknown.
Strykore stood in silence for a moment, unable to understand anyone, his family, allies, anyone until his determination focused on the open portal, Strykore full of determination walked through the portal to the borders of The Outlands and it was there that he saw the Grim Bot stationed, the black red yellow transport, his allies.
Strykore immediately raised his hands high, and the silver cyborgs watching him lowered their weapons, and somewhere beyond the known world where the void of space stretched, the orbiting O.K. he saw the dark lord coming.
Meanwhile, in the empty hangar after his return, Habironus in a red-blue robe sat alone for a long time, analyzing practically every second of the fight, and the unknown newcomer, a man from another world, in his half-meter head, images of fight and uneven duel kept coming back, the shocking image of unbridled power and power kept coming back , a weapon that even O.K. currently he wasn't able to produce without having the original on him, without that the production of weapons like Unmaykr or BFG 9000 was impossible, even weapons like Chaingun, just images without weapon samples it was impossible to create anything on your own.
- what is he, how is it possible, how is he, why now, why yesterday, why, damn it man!. Habironus shouted, throwing the key, as it turned out, at the feet of Gieta walking here.
- I see you're still here. said Gieta, dressed as always in a green gown with a black shawl, now bald after the first meeting with a human.
- so I'm still sitting here, still thinking, I can't tell what we're dealing with, O.K. he claims that we are dealing here with some madman who values the truth, dreams, he is like an adult and a small child in one, such a conversation was recorded in the Academy itself until the spy unit was destroyed by him. Habironus said.
- so he, the man, is with them today!. Gieta asked, clutching her bald head.
- unfortunately yes, he is with them from today, I think he trains with them, I don't know. Habironus, furious at everything, said.
Gieta sat next to the angry friend, also unable to understand why now, who he is and why he targeted them, unable for the first time in his life to understand the motives and who the newcomer himself is, but she knew that today their big problems began, yet they had a great ally, his army produced in great factories inside the O.K. It was nice to be invincible, which was basically the case because none of the defenders of the Skylanders were equal to them, but no one expected that someone even more powerful would appear in this world.
- and how is Habironus, headache. Gieta asked.
- My head doesn't hurt, but my butt hurts more. Habironus answered with difficulty sitting on the steel platform.
- Habironus, so what's your plan, you must have a plan, and if not you, then who. Gieta asked without taking her eyes off her leader.
Habironus breathed heavily, he basically had no plan anymore but O.K. yes, and this has already been discussed, unfortunately, apart from one possibility, even O.K. he didn't have the strength to surprise a man, unless, because right now Habironus felt that O.K. was hiding something from him.
- O.K., he claims that the only chance to win are quick and evasive blows that are designed to distract and tire the newcomer, you saw for yourself when he used the final weapon he could barely stay on his feet, besides the fight itself also stopped him, now we can't afford for pleasures, we have to be accurate, quick and ruthless, and that means no more pleasures. Said Habironus, sincerely regretting that the chance of a great and spectacular victory against the defeated world of Sylanders had been taken away from them by a man from another world.
And Gieta felt angry because her greatest desire was to hit the world loudly and loudly, a long and slow revenge on everyone and now it was all focused on quick precise strikes that ended at one point, i.e. Skylanders Academy where the source of the greatest power, the Core of Light, was located.
Suddenly, another screen slid out of the ceiling and turned on, revealing the steel face of O.K. about eight corners.
- what happened O.K. right now he attacked us, right here!. shouted Habironus, sounding both angry and full of fear.
- No, but I think we have a new ally. O.K. replied in an emotionless voice.
What does ally mean?. asked Gieta, getting up.
- one of those who fought with Skylanders defenders came to us, I would advise you to talk to him, he hates them as much as you do, he can be a valuable ally. He said O.K.
- so what are we waiting for, Gieta, come with me. Habironus said getting into one of the transports.
A few minutes later, Habironus, standing at the head of a hundred Grim Bot and Gieta, were watching the black figure, the dark lord who came to them today to form an alliance.
- so you are called Strykore, you are the enemy of our enemies and therefore our friend, right?. asked Habironus.
- yes, I've always wanted to defeat these fools, today we are united by a common goal, defeat the enemy and take over the power. Strykore said, watching and listening carefully to every word of his new allies, for here outside the alliance there will never be complete trust, there will always be suspicion and caution.
- power?, ha ha ha. Habironus laughed, which of course was rather strange for the power hungry Strykore.
- why are you laughing, you do not want power. Strykore asked.
- first of all, what is power?. asked Habironus.
- everything, conquest and dominion. Strykore said.
- you see it that way, one will say power is money, power is ruling others, for us, power is the ability to decide about the existence of the whole world, and we want to destroy everything, all Skylanders, power is revenge and the power that stands behind us, and when we will collect the magic of this world and transform it into pure power, then sell it and be filthy rich right Gieta.
- exactly, we will finally be able to afford cotton balls.
- You. Strykore whispered, for he had never met someone so evil in his life, everything suddenly came back, his son's words, everyone, words and warnings.
Do you really want to destroy this world?. Strykore asked, his right eyebrow twitching with the impression, as if from the worst impression he could have had.
- and what's so strange about it, this is our lust, power through decisions about the existence of this world, revenge and destruction of everything, and you can either stay here and be part of the destroyed world or help us, help in a very important matter. Said Habironus stepping back to give Strykore the opportunity to board the transporter and with his move, a hundred silver cyborgs did the same, the ground trembled just like Strykore because for the first time in his life he met someone worse than himself.
- so when it is, join us, tell us everything you know about Skylanders Hero, because with them is our great thorn.
- I don't know anything about him.
- I know that, no one knows anything about him except that he is human, but he is close to our common enemies today, tell us how to provoke them and we will provoke him too, this cursed man, let's help each other. Habironus said and a modest smile appeared on Strykore's face, who with real pleasure hid his hands behind his back, eager for revenge, before his eyebrow twitched again.
- I agree, I will help you provoke our mutual enemies, and then together we will shatter the known world. Strykore said as he walked among steel cyborgs called Grim Bot.
Thus another alliance was formed, an alliance that could shake everyone, the whole world, and even a defender from the human world.
Meanwhile, on the four islands serving as exercises, training was currently underway, as requested by many Skylanders Heroes, Carlos wielding his weapons, bow, sword and pistols to rifles and launchers was conducting cadet training, but from the very beginning it turned out that normally Carlos he knows everything that the cadets except that his strength, speed, precision and agility were on a much higher level in addition to power.
Carlos was firing his Chaingun, tearing apart dozens of wooden shields as he thundered across the islands, and the wide-eyed Bouncer, Trigger Happy, Chill, Gil Grunt, Eruptor, and Flameslinger stared at the man with bated breath.
- man, that's amazing, come on, I've seen it so many times, it still impresses me. Says Trigger Happy trying to shoot as fast and accurate as Carlos, of course the accuracy of the red-yellow gunslinger was just as effective but the speed and power were inferior to a human at any level.
- you have to admit, man, the power of this rocket launcher is shocking, my rockets are so tiny here. Said the golden Bouncer rivaling the Rocket Launcher's power, but his rockets and finger-shot projectiles gave way at every turn in power and speed.
- Just out of curiosity, Mr. Carlos, if I could try one of your weapons. Gill Grunt asked the blue fish.
- I wasn't the first. Trigger Happy jostling said.
- no because I. Said the green elf, Flameslinger, as he competed with the human, discovering that they both had the same accuracy except for speed and power which was beyond his.
- let's try, but it seems to me that when I pass or drop it, my weapon disappears, but please. Said Carlos handing over the name of the weapon, Super Shotgun giving it to Trigger Happy but just as he said it did, the powerful two-shot harpoon shotgun was gone.
- but it's true, what a pity. Trigger Happy said with his ears down.
- maybe it's better, knowing you, you'd make quite a mess with this weapon, our friend's weapon is too dangerous here. Eruptor said.
- maybe yes, hey, I'm not that crazy, our friend is crazy here, oh, I mean crazy, I mean, I'm sorry. Trigger Happy said with his red ears flattened, feeling guilty and stupid.
- no problem, I do not hide that among people I am one of the few madmen, madmen, whatever you can call us. Carlos said showing his great distance to himself.
- you may be crazy, but you are more normal than everyone in your world, and you proved it to all of us, me. said Stealth Elf ready to train for combat.
- exactly, hey Stealth, don't push, I was first. Said Aurora jostling with a green elf in a brown outfit and this time without a face mask.
- don't move, I was here first. Stealth Elf said as she pushed the woman warrior in black and white kimono.
- come on now, there's room for everyone here. The blue Ninjini said grabbing the two swords hidden behind the back of the navy blue armor.
- It's a pity that we don't fight with swords, but maybe it's time to change something. said the dark blue dragoness Cynder.
- exactly, but we dragons have a problem with that, to wield a sword you have to be a two-legged creature. Said white and blue Flashwing looking at the other competitors from under the eye. All the more so for mabu sitting next to them in a brown and yellow outfit.
- Hey, do you have a sword for me?. Cali asked.
- so it's ready. Carlos asked, pulling a regular sword from the ground because he didn't want to fight with a weapon that could devastate anyone with one blow.
- so try to hit me. Carlos added, then began to make quick turns before the four opponents' punches.
When the training was in progress, Bash came down from one of the islands again, because this was not what he expected again, he did not want to see his close friend Flashwing paying no attention to him again and instead focusing only on the newcomer from the human world, the brown dragon was so busy with conflicting thoughts until he collided with a purple dragon and a mabu in a brown jacket with a red scarf.
- what is it, and it's you, hi Spyro, Flynn, let me guess, you're also the bad guy, how did this man get so wrapped up in everyone, don't they see that he will be a threat to us someday. Bash said, sharing his fears motivated solely by jealousy.
- i see it too, but what can I do?. Spyro said with his front paws down in resignation and defeat.
- today we can only do one thing, show off in everything, fight, daily work, maybe this man is someone who has these skills but can't be good at everything, besides, it's also time for us to prove ourselves. Flynn said, and shared determination ignited in the hearts of the three friends.
Meanwhile, training was still going on on the islands, this time Cali, Aurora, Ninjini and Stealth Elf weren't fighting anymore, because of their speed and agility they couldn't even hit a human, instead all four of them were swinging blades, swords, in the air and exposed bamboos trying to break as many as possible by racing against a human, and Carlos did his best not to be too fast and fit, but he still outperformed everyone anyway, and when he finally pulled out the Crucible and used his final blow, everything glowed, eyes wide as everyone stared at bursting bamboos, all shattering like glass.
- It's breathtaking, boy, what you're doing. Aurora said.
- I know it's a bit dangerous and dishonest. Carlos said as he sheathed and dematerialized the red sword.
- dishonest, I mean, like, your abilities are natural after all, that's how you got them during teleportation, but. Said Ninja.
- I know, but I still don't feel fair to you, it shouldn't be like that, and besides, I think I'm too dangerous here. Carlos said bowing his head.
- never say that, remember, you are not a threat to us. The Stealth Elf said as she raised the man's right hand where the armor immediately disappeared.
- maybe not, not directly, but, well, whatever, and thank you for everything, thank you. Carlos said as he and the Stealth Elf looked into each other's eyes.
- Hey, isn't this taking too long. Said Ninjini muttering something else under her breath.
- I guess so, then how, what do we do next!. Aurora screamed, breaking the moment of silence.
- Um, yes, then I'll show you some tricks.
- then come on. Said Stealth Elf leading the man by the hand which obviously did not like Aurora and Ninjini, less but also Cali, Flashwing and Cynder.
The next day, Stelath Elf thought for a long time about what had happened the previous day, that one moment when her eyes met the eyes of a man, she was so busy that she wanted to, she decided that morning to talk to him, get to know him better, understand him, and wake up a man who occupied one of the chambers on the outskirts of the academy, behind a large corridor, where usually there was peace and quiet, but this time, as it was to turn out, the corridor was not quiet, on the contrary, you could hear a muffled discussion, the whisper of two rivals arguing.
- I'll be the first one today, someone has to wake up our sleepyhead, it's so quiet there. Said Aurora arguing with Ninjini.
- oh no, I won't let you do that, since yesterday it was you and that Stealth who kept pushing me aside with their elbows, and I'm the bigger one here, so today it's my turn. Said Ninja.
The Stealth Elf, seeing the heated discussion, disappeared in front of everyone's eyes and appeared right in front of the door, then turned to the two surprised rivals waving to them in a joking way.
- I see that I won again today. Said Stealth Elf opening the door to the room where the man from another world was supposed to sleep.
- Oh no, I'll be the first!. Aurora screamed.
- no because I. Said Ninjini as she suddenly collapsed together and Aurora in the doorway and a small room where there was a desk, a chair, a couple of cabinets and an empty sofa, as it turned out the room was empty and there was no one, not even a living soul.
- where did he disappear to?. asked the Ninja.
- but why. Aurora asked.
- I know why, look. Stealth Elf said, showing a letter addressed to everyone.
- it's a letter from him. asked the Ninja.
- show him, quick. Aurora said trying to snatch the letter from Stealth's hands.
- wait, not so fast I can read too, and I think I know why, our friend, listen.
- "sorry for disappearing so suddenly but it will be better this way, first of all I don't want to make too much of a fuss here, I don't want to be a problem, I know many will say otherwise but I prefer to blow on earth, my powers are too dangerous at the moment and like I said I don't want to be a direct or indirect threat and the enemy knowing I'm with you can strike at you to provoke me and make me submit I've seen it in many movies so it's better if you don't like me it will be better this way, because I will do everything to save and help my friends, and a true friend is a treasure that I value more than life, this is my truth, you are all free from lies, but not our common enemy, but you have my word I will always be close to help you always because you are my friends
- what a madman, but he's right, the enemy could use us to force him to submit, so so be it, but on the other hand. Aurora said to herself, angry with herself and most with the invaders because of them, their friend was forced to avoid them.
- there's something about it, they won't back down from anything. Said Ninjini taking a letter written in an elegant hand by a human.
- everything because of them that will spoil, and I wanted to ask him to teach me something from his world today. Stealth Elf said blushing slightly.
- yes, and you again, I also want him for myself, don't be selfish, a friend needs to be shared. Said Aurora, looking warily at her rival the same way the Stealth Elf looked back and left the empty room.
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Some of them probably can't be changed, come on, some black hearts are starting to see the light, others are still too stubborn, even so much that they are able to deal with indescribable and real evil, on the other hand, jealousy also does its thing, it even covers the truth and distorts the image and everything out of man's stupidity, he should never have come to the Academy, and come on, he's gone, it's too late.