It's been two days, two peaceful days since Carlos suddenly disappeared from Skylanders Academy as an act of prudence and prudence, and for those two days there was virtually no attack or combat, until there were voices, escapees and scouts arrived reporting visible movements of great transport ships hurtling across the sky in unknown directions, one of them being an area called Shellmont Shores.
Shellmont Shores is a calm and even dull area, for over a year it was usually used as a tourist destination, for a year it was a picturesque and peaceful place, and many Shellmont Shores islands were now full of empty places, sunbeds, tents, but today it was different because a certain rumor had failed a few cadets from the Academy to check the rumors, to find and at worst fight the dangerous threat that the steel cyborgs had been for two weeks.
Moving from island to island on reinforced bridges, the leading bronze dragon Bash and mabu Flynn in a brown jacket and red scarf were probably walking because today they were extremely determined to show off in front of their close friends who were walking with them that day, right behind their backs, the first of there was Mabu Cali in a brown and yellow outfit and next to her walked the blue and white dragoness Flashwing and again the most common topic taken up was a man from another world Carlos, but this time Cali, Flashwing and others were wondering if Carlos was gone for good or if he would fulfill the word and help when necessary, whether he foresaw the troubles to come and his disappearance was now geared to truly protect everyone.
- I don't know what to think about it, Carlos suddenly disappeared like that, I don't know myself, I just hope that he will appear when needed. Flashwing said, trembling slightly with fear.
- I believe in him, he will come to help when needed, but I don't know if what he wrote is right, do you really think that enemies can use our friendship to blackmail him. Cali asked.
- it's very possible. Tree Rex spoke up leading the three Giants as the big red-brown tree giants spoke up and both the whole and Flashwing looked back as they crossed the bridge and the three giants jumped over to the next island.
- Meaning.
- Flashwing, listen, I talked to Brain, he told me a bit about the human world, what he saw and heard, the human world is full of all sorts of bad guys who will use everything and everyone, every opportunity to achieve their goal, it seems the Hymerians are exactly the same. Tree Rex said as he grabbed the big rope and brought the island closer to the other one.
- exactly, and our friend Carlos sees it best because he comes from the human world, so he senses what the Hymerians, those exiles, the forgotten and their ally O.K. said Granite Crusher, holding his great hammer over his right shoulder.
- I'm not surprised that Carlos is so careful, besides I think he wants to be more mobile today. Bouncer spoke up, shooting his finger with a rope projectile to the neighboring island, giving Tree Rex another chance to show off his strength.
- more mobile ie?, Bouncer what do you mean. Eruptor, the lava golem walking last, spoke up, walking alongside the Stealth Elf.
- I mean, I think we limited him a bit, being alone he will be able to focus on his duties. Said Bouncer jumping to the second island after being pulled by Tree Rex.
- how we limited it, maybe you can tell me that we tired him, he didn't look tired. Stealth Elf said, clasping her hands in front of her in irritation.
- no, it's not that, I mean he's Carlos, he had a lot of fun and if it wasn't for the enemies he would have stayed with us, but we were making him forget about his duties, at least that's how I feel. Bouncer said, getting lost in words.
- and come on, someone like him surely has such a thing as divisible attention, if that was the case it wouldn't surprise me. Flashwing said without feeling guilty for a moment.
- come on, just Carlos and Carlos, we have our duties today, and because of him, we are broken today, and because of him, maybe this is also the reason for his disappearance, he is always focused but not you!. Flynn said in disgust leading everyone along with Bash.
- exactly, so come on, because it's getting tiresome, besides, there's no one to admire here. Bash said, slapping his tail with his club on the ground.
- and you are jealous. Flashwing asked.
- no, and please, Flashwing, stop getting so worked up over him, besides he's a human, so. Bash said then ran to the other side of the bridge where Flynn was already waiting for the sky.
Finally, there was a momentary silence, when the main topic of conversation disappeared, another one quickly appeared and this one concerned the Hymerians and their cybernetic army, which could appear at any moment, but no one was sure about the plans of the Hymerians, the race of the expelled and forgotten until now.
However, everything was abruptly interrupted when a scream was heard in the distance, followed by the sounds of a fight.
- you hear it, it must be them, those damn legions of cyborgs, bots, fast!. Stealth Elf screamed, drawing two daggers and running to the edge of the island where the view of the valley and six islands stretched out.
- what's going on there!. Cali screamed, instinctively hiding behind Flynn.
- it's impossible, it's steel legions, silver and red but who are they fighting with. Flashwing said, standing firm on the edge of the great island overlooking the valley.
- maybe it's Carlos!. Cali screamed, pushing past Flynn who looked at Bash and shook his head.
- again the same. Flynn whispered.
- wait, they're chasing someone, I can see it clearly, look at those two transports, what's going on there. Bouncer said focusing his eyes on the fleeing point.
- it's probably Kaossandra, but why, why, what is she doing here. Said the Eruptor as his yellow eyes spotted the actual fleeing figure.
- We need to help her quickly. Said Crusher jumping off a high rock.
- but for what, after all. Bash asked.
- because we are heroes, we help even old enemies, and that's now that Carlos managed to ignite a small spark of good in them. Flashwing said taking off into the sky and landing with Cali on the right side of the big rock giants.
- they are crazy, after all, they can't handle themselves, without him we have no chance. Flynn said grabbing his goggles and pulling them over his eyes.
- so hurry up, let's not waste any time. Stealth Elf screamed.
- that's right, let's show everyone that we are strong enough here too, and may Carlos make it in time. Tree Rex said, before he and everyone else were suddenly blown away by three striking rounds fired from the border of an island beyond the valley.
- what was that. My head. Bash said.
- I guess that's it, oh no look there are those golden four-legged bots, there are three of them, oh no, they have to be stopped. Cali, Flashwing, Crusher, stop!. Eruptor screamed but it was too late.
In front of everyone, the Warmongers started shooting and their three cannon shells pierced the sky and with Chik and shocking force blew everything up destroying the entire island, their explosion caused Crusher to protect himself with his hammer soared above the high island and with a broken hammer, he found himself behind the Rzytki's back, and a horrified Flynn and Bash nearly fell off the edge looking at the shattered rocks where their friends Cali and Flashwing had just stood.
- not Flashwing, why, you, you, you!. Bash screamed as he was caught before falling by Tree Rex, just like Flynn.
- Leave me alone, I have to help her!. Flynn screamed, trying to break free from his strong grip, and another explosion knocked Kaossaandr down, this time allowing Grim Bot and Dark Stunner to surround the unconscious victim with their rifles in their hands.
- you won't help them. Suddenly, everyone was shocked by the voice of a man coming out of the open portal, holding a half-conscious Cali and Flashwing on both arms.
- Carlos!. She screamed Stealth Elf but before she took the first step Flynn and Bash passed her with great speed.
Carlos put two friends to the ground, helping to revive them, interrupting for a moment with a shot from the bow to stop the next incoming projectiles.
- what happened Bash, it's you. Flashwing asked looking at the bronze dragon and the man in the green and brown will do.
- What Carlos, you?. Cali asked, staring wide-eyed at the image of the man standing over her.
- yes he saved you, he did what we couldn't again, and I'm sorry. Bash said angry with himself because he lost again as a man, but on the other hand Carlos didn't do it to show off, he did it to save his friend's life and now Bash divided with anger towards himself, regret and guilt decided not to fight anymore.
- i'm so stupid, thank you. Flynn said, feeling as much as Bash.
- okay, you don't have to thank me, and you'd better back off, it's going to be hot out there. Said Carlos holding Predator Bow in his hands preparing his armor for camouflage.
- good luck, but if anything, we're always close. Bouncer said.
- Exactly. Tree Rex said.
- enough to say. Eruptor said.
- I don't want to put you at risk, you better take care of Crusher he doesn't look too good. Carlos said, now looking at the slowly struggling Crusher.
- oh no, does it look good. the Stealth Elf asked, pointing to what looked like a steel claw except that it was huge and had just hit Kaossandra and a strange light was streaming up the world.
- if it drains her powers. Carlos, please hurry up. Said Stealth Elf, Carlos nodded silently and jumped down firing his bow and hitting the big hand, breaking it and destroying it.
The exploding arrow splintered a huge paw showing a half-conscious trembling figure in a black-and-red dress with a horned helm on his head, Kaossandra could only look up, as it turned out, at the image of a man standing before her, a man fighting for her with an entire army.
However, the fight was different than the previous ones, this time Carlos couldn't use his disappearing skills because each time Grim Bit and Dark Stunner directed their fire at Kaossandra trying to get up, Carlos charging the power of the armor and strengthening it stood for a moment unmoved, deflecting every enemy shot from their armor until the Grim Bots stopped firing their pistols and the bigger and stronger Dark Stunner took their place, their rifles fired and a heavy shot had Carlos struggling until he was pushed back and his armor seemed to crack in places, but before the enemy managed to take any initiative, Carlos pulled arrow after arrow, jumping from place to place so that the enemies could see him constantly, Carlos sent arrows one after another, the first ones sharper than diamonds smashed the little heads of the Grim Bot without hindrance and pierced them themselves as many as four in their path.
Carlos, jumping over six meters high, conducted a quick and massive barrage of shrapnel arrows, the first ones hit the dense ranks of Grom Bot blowing up to ten opponents with one shot, the force and explosion spread and paralyzed up to eleven of the bots, the shrapnel rushed through space severing steel paws and held weapons , blades and guns, some of the Grim Bots spin around shooting blindly at anything in their way, often hitting and destroying other bots they miss.
Once Kaossandra was finally at a safe distance by attacking the human and pushing the enemies away, Carlos was finally able to use a much more effective strategy, the ground-walking red Dark Stunners started firing again but this time their two targets completely disappeared from sight and another barrage of arrows followed one after another from a constantly changing position, electric arrows crashing into the target, leading to a strong discharge and with them loud thunders pierced only by the sound of breaking steel.
Again, everyone on the edge of the big island looked at the picture of the battle with delight, even Bash and Flynn felt different today because their loved ones were saved by a man again, and Carlos himself was never guilty that Cali and Flashwing looked at them in an unusual way.
- it still impresses, today more so, he does what he has to, hey, that's how he fulfills a dream, I guess. He's such a big baby. Flynn said shaking his head and taking off his goggles.
- yes there is something to it, but wait, shouldn't we inform our friend about those cyborgs, wait, not that!. shouted Bash as he watched three golden cyborgs, Warmonger fire three big cannons, three cannons right, left, chest fired and all that Warmonger did was aimed solely at the rising kaossandra.
Meanwhile, the fighting Carlos raced past the startled cyborgs again, firing time-delayed sticky arrows from over their heads, after all, Carlos slid across the broken steel between the Dark Stunners, their rifles fired but each time their red bullets hit their targets. comrades starting the process of destruction, the sticky arrows suddenly began to explode creating a path of flame on the ground that looked like a runway for landing planes and as the flames began to shoot Carlos looked back and fired another series of exploding arrows devastating the Grim Bots walking on the molten ground, their silver bodies cracking and with each loud eruption, everything trembled again, but no more than a man's suddenly trembling hand as his unknown sense alerted him to danger.
Carlos looked back at the rising Kaossaandr and as it turned out she was proud to take the hard blow of the incoming nine bullets, because she felt that this was her time of atonement for everything she had done, Carlos shot out of the place like a thunderbolt and in less than a few seconds he grabbed Kaossandra by the arm and threw her into the open portal. And after all, the whole land, the whole small island exploded shaking the valley, the last four islands and everyone to the edge of the high island where suddenly a portal appeared and Kaossandra fell out of it.
- what happened, right now, where is Carlos, where is he, why did he do this to me, why, what did I do to deserve this!. Kaossandra screamed, and despite her weakness, she crawled to the cracked edge of the island.
- what happened to him, no I don't believe it, he can't!. Cali screamed in horror.
- just not that. why didn't this happen to me, why!. Bash screamed, holding the terrified Flashwing in a tender embrace.
- No, it can't end like this, it can't!. The terrified Stealth Elf screamed.
- and if, no, don't even think about it. Bouncer said.
- but what happened, my head hurts. Where's my hammer, what's going on there. Said Crusher looking at a strong green light appearing on the central island.
- it's him, I've never been so happy in my life! Flynn shouted. Watching as Carlos appeared from invisible cover wielding his most powerful weapon called the BFG 9000.
Many gasped, feeling deep relief, but some were still afraid of what would happen, because even though the man's weapon shining with a green glow was a force to be reckoned with, on the other hand, the Warmonger was a great force, what's worse, four golden cyborgs started shooting bullet after bullet again , series after series and Carlos still didn't shoot, he was still waiting for something.
- why is he delaying, let him stop waiting because it will destroy him. Carlos!. shouted the Eruptor.
- Come on, don't wait, please!. screamed Kaossandra until suddenly her eyes and everyone was surprised by the glow of the green glow and what happened next.
Suddenly, the quadruple bullet rushed to its target like a thunderbolt and its power wiped out the speeding artillery shells from the face of the world, everything was erased until the bullet hit the target hitting the Warmonger with dizzying speed, so sewed was shaken by the mighty explosion, the three Warmongers and the whole big island everything hit by the bullet of the four powers ceased to exist, blasted in an overpowering explosion creating a huge shockwave knocking everyone off their feet.
As everyone slowly got up, looking at the empty space of the island and the destroyed army of bots, everyone saw a man kneeling on his right knee and breathing heavily, Carlos threw aside his disappearing helmet and gasped.
Everyone immediately started jumping off the big island holding on to the backs of the giants as Crusher, Tree rex and Bouncer landed close to the man, the descending Stealth Elf, Cali, Flashwing, and Flynn, Bash and Eruptor stopped in front of the man themselves not knowing what to do or say, for everyone else was watching the man, and suddenly sharp words came from Kaossander's lips.
- tell me why you did it, why me, why you risked your life for me. Kaossandra asked as she helped her hero to his feet.
- because I don't see evil in you, because you're not what you called yourself, you were wrong, but tell me what you see in your heart now, go ahead, what do you see. Carlos said they look with brown eyes with great intensity.
Kaossandra suddenly stepped back looking first at her hands and then at everyone standing behind them, Flynn, Cali, Bash, Flashwing, Stealth Elf, Eruptor, Crusher, Tree Rex and Bouncer looked at her not as an enemy but as a friend whom forgiven, some of them smiled and others nodded.
- you, me!, how stupid I was, how can I help you, you, how. she asked Kaossandra.
- a better question should be how you can all help each other together, because forgive, it's already happened true. Carlos said and his hands stopped shaking.
- yes, we don't hold a grudge against you, we turned you off, Kaossandra, if you want to be one of us. Flynn said shaking hands with his former opponent.
- thank you, I thank you all. Kaossandra said.
- ha ha ha ha. everyone was suddenly awakened by the sound of ghostly laughter, everyone looked to their left at the broken part of the Grim Bot and the glowing hologram and a figure in a green robe and black shawl appeared.
- Gieta. Stealth Elf, Cali and Flashwing spat out simultaneously.
- yes it's me, how obvious isn't it, not more what we planned that day, maybe you man stopped one of our punches today but that's not all, there will be more and Dragons Temple will fall next. Gieta said and after her last words the hologram turned off but it started a real avalanche of fear.
- oh no, Dragons Temple, just not that, Spyro and others are there what to do. Eruptor asked.
- I will take care of this. Said Carlos materializing Heavy Canon.
- no, you can't, you're too tired, shouted the Stealth Elf again, stopping the man by grabbing his left hand.
- I have to, I'll take care of it and you go back to the Academy, it will be better this way and don't worry about me, it's been worse. Carlos said, letting go of the green elf's hand and putting the helmet on his head.
- then, can we go with you, at least this way we'll try to repay you. Flynn said.
- That's right, we're going with you, and don't say no. Bash said confidently.
- you already do a lot for me, your friendship is more valuable to me than anything else, and besides, I won't let you jeopardize yourself for me today, it's not like that, friends don't do that, so march to the academy. Carlos said firmly as he opened the portal but was again stopped by a firm grip on his left hand.
- and will you let me, I have done so much wrong. If. She asked Kaossandra what was met with a hiss from the Stealth Elf and only her.
- I know you want to fix your mistakes but it's already happened, besides take care of yourself, take care of each other if I don't come back. Carlos said as he disappeared through the portal, leaving a small note in Kaossandra's hand.
- what!, is he crazy, wait. Stealth Elf screamed trying to run into the portal but it was too late.
- he was joking about it if he ran out, he wrote it here, he promised that he would be careful. Kaossandra said.
- what!, you, just let him come back, but, really, he should be more careful. Said the Stealth Elf as he received the human letter from Kaossandra.
- and it seems to me that if he had to give his life for us, he would if he had to. Said Bouncer shocking everyone except his big two friends.
- yes I am sure of it too, he has it in his soul. Tree Rex said.
- and that makes him crazy. Crusher said.
Even if he had to give his life for someone like me. She asked Kaossandra then Cali and Flashwing approached her.
- yes, yes, he will do the same for you, because as he said himself, he sees no evil in you. Cali said.
- and that's what makes him crazy, not only does he see no evil in you, but he can bring out the good in you. Flashwing said.
- just out of curiosity, what were you doing here, didn't you warn everyone. Eruptor asked because since he arrived in Shellmont Shores he had not met anyone to evacuate.
- yes, I alerted everyone, because my first plan was to inform you that our team was divided, everyone decided to do something different, me and Kaos decided to let go, and Malefor is still looking for revenge, but Strycore is crazy, he seems to be collaborating with Hymerians. Said Kaossamdra and a great shock stopped everyone, more the one concerning not Kaos or Malefor but Strykore.
- is he so stupid, after all, they will finish him off eventually, when he will be redundant, what a moron. Said an angry Bash.
- what can be done, some minds and hearts cannot be saved, but what does it mean. Flynn asked.
- and the fact that our friend, Carlos will have to fight on, and what's worse, it may eventually tire him so much that he won't have the strength to fight and that's what I'm afraid of the most. Stealth Elf said squeezing her hands on a small piece of paper but on the other hand her heart rejoiced because Carlos was close again and where he was truly needed, was and will be.
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So I'm wondering if I'm not a bit naive myself reforming someone like Kaossandra, am I naive?.