Chapter 7 Hero

AN: Sorry for posting so late, I got COVID and I honestly thought I was going to die, but I didn't which is kind of sad. Anyway, here's the next chapter!

Ignitus concluded the recounting of their people's history, and when he glanced over, Spyro was slumped at the desk, fast asleep. With a gentle yet urgent tone, Ignitus called out, "Spyro! Were you even absorbing any of that?"

Rubbing his eyes and blinking against the lingering drowsiness, Spyro mustered a tired yawn. "Honestly, history was never my forte back in the day. I'd always drift off during those lectures."

"You must pay attention, Spyro. This information is crucial. You, Malefor, and Cynder are destined to engage in an eternal struggle unless the curse is broken."

Perking up, Spyro asked, "Wait, did you say Cynder?"

"Ah, the magic word is spoken, and suddenly you're all ears," Ignitus teased, shaking his head. "No offense, but you tend to perk up whenever a girl's mentioned."

"No, it's not that," Spyro protested. "I know her. She's my friend."

"You've reconnected with her already?"

"Well, sort of. I'll admit, I don't remember much about my interactions with her from the show."

"Spyro, if you've found her, then it won't be long before Malefor finds her too."

"He already did. She's his daughter."

"She's... the Dark Lord's daughter?" Ignitus's expression was a mixture of surprise and concern, perhaps even a touch of disappointment. "This is not good, Spyro. If she's related to Malefor, who's to say how deeply corruption runs in her veins?"

"Hey!" Spyro's voice rose in defensive as he stood tall. "She's an incredible Skylander, and she's been battling against her dark past. Just because her father is a villain doesn't define who she is."

"You're not grasping the gravity of this, Spyro. She's inherently inclined to struggle against the darkness within her. If the light in her heart wanes, she will always be susceptible to evil."

"I turned to the dark side once too. It's not just her, any of us can."

"Spyro, you must heed my words. To defeat Malefor, you must master each of your elemental abilities, starting with fire."

"Thanks, Oldman, but I've got fire under control." To demonstrate, Spyro unleashed a blaze of flames at Ignitus.

However, Ignitus remained unimpressed. "Impressive for your age, but let me show you true fire." With a powerful breath, he sent forth a roaring inferno that dwarfed Spyro's attempt. The heat was intense, prompting Spyro to swiftly evade the searing flames.

"Whoa!" Spyro exclaimed once the display concluded. "That was seriously cool. Alright, count me in. I want to learn that. What do I need to do?"

"First, you'll need to pick up a pencil and study."

Spyro flopped his head down on the desk with an exaggerated groan. "I think I'd honestly prefer a swim in a volcano."

- Scene Change -

"Skylanders! And Skylanders in training, please gather around I have grave news!" Master Eon was in the colosseum that they have as both Peril's and Stealth Elf's team were there. "Malefore is teaming up with Kaos to attack the dragon realms and they must be stopped!"

Peril's keen ears twitched, her imagination already painting vivid images of dragons in her mind. She couldn't help but feel a thrill at the prospect of encountering more of her kind. Meanwhile, Stealth Elf's curiosity bubbled up, seeking answers in the midst of the impending crisis.

"Wait, there's an entire realm of dragons? Is that where Spyro is?" Stealth Elf inquired, her eyes shining with intrigue.

Master Eon's reply carried a somber note. "Most likely not, for Spyro's kind has long vanished. These dragons have carved their own history, choosing to remain apart from the Skylands. Nonetheless, we keep watch over them, to safeguard against such threats."

Under the warm sun, Cullen's voice cut through the tension, echoing the unspoken question in everyone's minds. "How do you know about this, Master Eon?"

Another voice came from behind. "Because I was there." Cynder appeared behind Master Eon. Peril's heart raced as she caught her first glimpse of Cynder, the enigmatic dragon from another realm. Her scales seemed to shimmer with an ethereal light, and her presence was nothing short of captivating. Peril couldn't tear her gaze away, drawn in by Cynder's commanding presence and the air of mystery that surrounded her.

Master Eon spoke up. "She's been watching over her father for me as a spy and came back just today."

Pop Fizz asked a question. "If she's a spy, why are you telling everyone in Skyland about this? What if one of us is a spy as well?"

Master Eon chuckled, as if he already knew Pop Fizz was going to asked him that. "If Malefore somehow discovered our plans than that most likely means one of us is a spy. No one besides us knows that Cynder is working as a spy, so if Malefor ever finds out, than that means one of us is a spy."

This time, Coco spoke up. "So, what's the plan Master? Go over to each of the realms and inform them about Malefor?

"That, Coco, will be reserved for the more experience team. You and your team will need to be under intense training, with Cynder as your guide. Cynder, please go say hi to your new team."

With the introduction of Cynder as their guide, a new dynamic entered the fold. Peril watched in awe as Cynder moved, a symphony of power and grace that left her breathless. Shadows danced on her scales, each one a testament to battles fought and won.

Cynder's introduction was laced with a touch of humour, a glimpse of the person beneath the powerful exterior. Her voice, resonant and commanding, carried a subtle vulnerability that resonated deeply with Peril.

"I'm not the best at making friends, and I tend to just fly away... a lot," Peril mused inwardly, finding an unexpected kinship with the enigmatic dragon.

"Guess you're not the leader anymore eh, Peril?" Coco told her with a joke as she gave Peril a pat on her back but quickly remembered that Peril's intense heat burned her. Peril was to mesmerised by Cynder to noticed Coco hurt herself.

Master Eon spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear. "Stealth Elf, you and your team will be heading to the dragon realms but lets also not forget that we are short staffed as well so I'll need at least one of you to stay here at a time so you can train the new recruits. Cynder, make sure you train your team well and fast. We might not have a lot of time until everyone is needed to play their part."