Episode 5: Storming the Stormy Stronghold
-Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
Near the ruins where the Core of Light once stood, Flynn was busy working on his balloon in order to install the Golden Propeller.
Laying beside him on a rock was an Enchilada, Flynn's favorite sandwich. Said sandwich was then grabbed by a green paw who then replaced it with another enchilada.
Flynn then took a break from work as he turned to grab his enchilada.
Flynn: Alright, time for a little pick me up.
He grabbed the sandwich as he licked his lips, ready to take a bite on it. Behind him, Camo, the one who switched the sandwich, was looking behind a corner as he snickered, eager to see what's going to happen.
Camo: (Snicker)...
Flynn: Alright, come to Papa!
Flynn then took a bite on the enchilada…
BOOM!
… and it exploded! Splattering juices of fruit all over Flynn's face! The Mabu Pilot was wide eyed in shock… before falling on his back.
Camo: HAHAHAHAA!
Camo laughed at the face Flynn had as he ran away from the scene.
-Training Grounds, Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
?: (Roar)...!
The roar came from 2 Cyclop Mammoths. Blue bipedal hulking Cyclops with just one eye and a large mouth with 2 fangs protruding from the lower jaw.
Facing them was Zap and Stealth Elf, who stood ready to fight them.
The 2 Cyclop Mammoths charged at them, but Zap produced Sea Slime beneath his webbed feet and slid around, covering the ground with it. Once the Cyclops Mammoth stepped on the slime, they got stuck. Zap then released a Lightning Breath, shocking one of the Cyclops and defeating it.
The other Cyclops managed to free his arm, but Stealth Elf charged into the attack. The Cyclops tried to hit her with his remaining arm, but the Elf Ninja quickly passed through him with her speed, before the blue behemoth fell to his side defeated.
At that moment the 2 Cyclops bursted into particles of light, as if they were never there. Clapping was heard as Hugo was standing besides Cali on the sidelines as he congratulated the Skylanders.
Hugo: Splendid! You did great!
Stealth Elf sighed in relief as she put back her Dragon Daggers.
Stealth Elf: Ah, it's great to start training again.
Hugo: And it's all thanks to Cali fixing the crystal that is essential for the training.
Hugo was referring to a pedestal holding a big white magic crystal, which was what made those 2 enemies Zap and Stealth Elf fight.
Cali: It was nothing, Hugo. I had to do something to help the Skylanders now that I am here.
At that moment, Camo entered the Training Grounds as he was looking for someone.
Camo: Hey, have any of you seen Whirlwind?
Hugo: Oh! They're currently getting their magic power thanks to Persephone.
Cali: And Diego and Alya are there to watch.
-Outskirts, Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
At the outskirts of the Citadel, Persephone was dancing over a pile of gold, showering with her Fairy Magic as the Air Skylanders and Diego and Alya were watching.
Persephone: And here we go!
The pile of gold vanished as they turned into magical wisps that entered Whirlwind's body, and she could feel her power slowly coming back. Whirlwind then shot from her horn a powerful Rainbow beam into the sky that made everyone think it was a normal Rainbow. Diego and Alya were impressed as they applauded.
-Training Grounds, Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
Camo: I see. But if those 2 kids are there… then where are Tyson and Belle?
Cali: They're at the Arena.
The Explorer pointed to the building where the arena is, as that place is only broken on the other side.
-Arena, Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
At the center of the arena, where Skylanders compete with one another, Tyson was panting as he was very tired while Belle hadn't broken a sweat. Like she said, the training was hard.
Belle: Let's do this one more time before we wrap things up.
Tyson nodded as Belle gestured him to attack. Tyson charged at the older girl with a punch, but in just 2 seconds, Belle had him pinned down to the ground while holding his arm behind his back.
Tyson: Ow! You know, you could have gone a little easier on me!
Belle: He. Showing a move is much better than telling you, otherwise it would take much longer.
Tyson: Okay, fair point.
Suddenly, Tyson froze when he felt Belle sat on his back while still holding his arm.
Tyson: Um… Belle? What are you doing?
The boy was flustered that he was being pinned underneath her now.
Belle: I wanted to make sure you don't leave because when I want to have a conversation with you, sometimes you get up and leave.
Tyson felt guilty at that as sometimes it was difficult for him to talk with Belle when it's about themselves.
Belle: Back then, I wanted you to come with my family for Summer vacation, but you didn't answer my question back then.
Tyson was silent at that. He really wanted to tell Belle why, but he was so nervous he couldn't utter a word.
Belle sighed at this as she leaned down. Her long aqua blue hair fell down until they covered the sides of Tyson's face, making the boy more nervous at the situation he was in.
Belle: Listen, I really wanted you to come with me during my family's vacation, and I know you well enough that you wanted to come too.
Tyson was surprised that Belle figured him out, the girl lowered herself further until she nearly trapped all of Tyson's head in her hair, leaving only his eye to see.
Belle: So when we do go back home, will you come with me on vacation?
Tyson was furiously blushing at the position he was in. Belle was sitting on his back and her strawberry smelling blue hair was nearly covering his entire head, but he did hear her question and mustered the courage to answer her.
Tyson: Yes...
Belle gave a sweet smile when she heard that.
Belle: Thanks.
The girl let go of his arm and stood back up as she fixed her hair. Tyson got up as well. He was a little disappointed that it ended soon but didn't voice it. At that moment Whirlwind came.
Whirlwind: Hey guys! Flynn finally finished attaching the Golden Propeller to his balloon! The others are coming!
Hearing that, Tyson and Belle followed the Unicorn/Dragon hybrid.
-The Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
Flynn: Finally. An awesome balloon for an even more awesomer Pilot! Boom!
The Skylanders stood in front of Flynn's new and improved balloon, now with the Golden Propeller attached to it and with wings on the sides.
Flynn: It's got a fuel injected croc-a-gator. A vacuum seal-a-tron and a jet-streamed thrust capacitor. Oh yeah. I'm so good I did it all myself… even had a few parts left over!
Spyro then turned to Tyson and Belle.
Spyro: You kids better start going. When you get there, summon all the Air Skylanders. The presence of the Eternal Air Source will make their powers stronger.
Flynn: Okay! Let's see what this baby can do!
The kids stepped into the Air Balloon and Flynn eagerly started to lift off. The Golden Propeller started to spin and started to flap its new wings as the balloon rose into the air and flew away to their destination at an impressive speed.
Diego: Hey! It didn't hit anything this time!
-Stormy Stronghold, Skylands-
At last they arrived at the Stormy Stronghold. It was a shaky ride because of the strong winds, but Tyson and Belle managed to reach their destination… what's left of it that is.
In the middle of what was once a fortress was a huge twister in the middle with the debris of the fortress flying around it.
Flynn: Wowsers!... Now THAT'S A TWISTER! -And it's ripping the castle to pieces! It's almost as impressive as me! Almost.
Flynn's Balloon landed a safe distance away from the twister. Tyson and Belle boarded off and immediately called the Air Skylanders with their medallions.
Tyson: Come! Lightning Rod! Warnado!
Belle: Whirlwind! Sonic Boom!
The Storm Giant, Turtle, Dragon/Unicorn hybrid, and the Griffiness appeared as they looked at the twister where the Eternal Air Source is currently in. Warnado already awed at the sight.
Warnado: Wow! That's some magic tornado!
Belle: How did this happen?
Flynn: Looks like the little Drow-dudes found the Eternal Air whatsamadingus and now they're trying to harness its power. I guess.
Tyson: How are we gonna get the Air Source without being blown away?
Flynn then pointed something up ahead.
Flynn: Well now - looky there: some kinda bridge. 'Course right now it's just a big bunch of giant swirling chunky things stuck in the vortex of a killer tornado. But hey! All you gotta do is figure out how to rebuild it. CAKE!
The Skylanders looked deadpanned at Flynn until Whirlwind took the lead.
Whirlwind: Fortunately, Hugo told me there is a way to stop that twister so we can get the Eternal Air Source. Come on!
With that, the Skylanders, along with Tyson and Belle, followed her, while Flynn stayed as he put
The Skylanders and the kids were now walking on a piece of the Fortress that hasn't been blown away, all the while making sure they themselves don't get blown away.
Tyson: So how are we gonna stop the tornado?!
Whirlwind: With this!
Standing up ahead was a polyn with a crescent figure that seems to be holding some sort of an electric energy orb.
Whirlwind: According to Hugo, these Lightning Polyns will negate the magic of the Eternal Air Source once we activate 4 of them!
Lightning Rod: If this Polyn uses lightning as a power source, then that's my cue then!
Lightning Rod cracked his knuckles before releasing a stream of electricity from his fingers that struck the Lightning Pylon.
The Lightning Pylon started to spin as it sank on the floor while releasing a string of electricity straight inside the tornado. The electric orb shattered and the wind's strength started to lower a little, while at the same time a few pieces of the fortress got reassembled.
The kids and the Skylanders were in wonder at this.
Whirlwind: Alright, one down, three more to go!
The Skylanders continued on ahead and they lowered the second Lightning Pylon. More of the shattered fortress was reassembled where a few towers got back together.
Tyson: Alright! Let 's keep going!
Suddenly, a group of Drow Spearman and a Drow Witch jumped into the scene and pointed their spears at them.
Drow Spearmen 1: I don't think so!
Drow Witch: Now that we know how to stop the thornado, we'll take the Eternal Air Source back!
Drow Spearmen 2: Unfortunately for you Skylanders, you have to leave!
Belle grunted at the Drow now standing in their way.
Belle: These guys are quite stubborn!
Whirlwind: Yeah! Unfortunately, that habit is bad for them! Especially if they're facing us!
Whirlwind horn glowed blue and suddenly fired not one but 3 black storm clouds. Her Tempest Cloud, or Triple Tempest, blocked the Drow from advancing further, but she wasn't done as she fired a Rainbow Beam from her horn on one of the Tempest Clouds, which fired another Rainbow out of the clouds and hit the Drow.
Warnado then was next as he spinned around and summoned up to 2 tornados to each side, which made some of the Drow who dodged Whirlwind's Rainbow Chain to huddle together.
Sonic Boom waited for this as she let out a sonic scream. Her Loudmouth was so loud the Drow dropped their weapons to cover their ears.
Lightning Rod then finished it by firing a powerful Lightning Lancer, a stronger version or Lightning Spear, that hit and defeated the Drow.
Tyson: It seems that Persephone really brought your full powers back.
Lightning Rod only shook his head at that.
Lightning Rod: No, only a small fraction of our powers has returned I'm afraid.
Warnado: Persephone said that it will take some time before all our magic power is restored.
Whirlwind: And Cali's fixing the Crystal used for training also helped as well. Anyway, we need to keep going!
With that the Air Skylanders team continued on ahead.
Flynn was currently eating an Enchilada while laying on a wall as he saw that more of the buildings were being pieced back together, meaning that the Air Skylanders found another Lightning Pylon. Flynn noticed this… before going back to enjoying his Enchilada.
Back with the Skylanders, a Drow Goliath was hit by Lightning Rod's Thunderation and immediately fell defeated.
Warnado was spinning around in his shell inside a mini tornado with a few Drow spinning around inside.
Tyson and Belle watched this at how easily they overpower the Drow.
Tyson: Is it just me, or are you guys getting stronger the closer we get to the fortress?
Sonic Boom: That's why Spyro sent all the Air Skylanders. The presence of the Eternal Air Source empowers anyone that's connected to that element.
Belle: That makes sense.
Whirlwind lowered the last Lightning Pylon with a Tempest Cloud. The tornado completely disappeared as the remaining pieces of the fortress went back together and the Stormy Stronghold was completely restored. The kids could see up ahead something glowing on the top of the fortress.
Whirlwind: There is the Eternal Air Source! Let 's go!
With that the Air Skylanders crossed the bridge that was restored along with the fortress, only to find an obstacle in the way.
Lightning Rod: Windbag Djinnis!
Up ahead were 2 cloud-like blue monsters wrapped in a tornado, and they had angry eyes that glared at the Skylanders.
The 2 then discharged large bolts of lightning at them. Lightning Rod managed to hold the electrical attacks with his bare hands but was being pushed back.
Lightning Rod: Of course, they would be powered up since their both connected to the Air Element!
Tyson and Belle tried to help the Storm Giant behind his back, which only slowed him down a little.
Belle: Someone… do something!
Whirlwind: Sonic Boom!
The Grifiness nodded as pulled something out of her bag, which the kids failed to notice she had, and threw 3 eggs that immediately hatched into baby Griffins.
Belle: Hatchlings!?
Tyson and Belle were surely surprised to see hatchlings in the middle of a fight.
Sonic Boom: Alright, kids! As we practiced!
Sonic Boom then let out a loud Roar and so did the hatchlings. The combined sonic screams was enough to blow the 2 Windbag Djinnis away… literally.
Both Belle and Tyson unplugged their ears since Sonic Boom's Siren Scream was still ringing their ears.
Tyson: Wow! That was loud!
Belle: Yeah! And so are the… Hey? Where did the hatchlings go?
It was true as the hatchlings Sonic Boom brought suddenly vanished. The Griffiness looked down at the ground with the saddest look in her eyes.
Sonic Boom: They're…
Knowing what's going on with Sonic Boom, Whirlwind tried to change the subject.
Whirlwind: It's for the best that we leave it for another time. Come on! We have to get Air Source!
With that the Skylanders began to ascend the fortress, which moved up in a spiral.
Whirlwind: Be careful. I've heard that there's some form of trap around here, so watch your step!
Warnado: Hey! I'm always careful, Whirly!
Whirlwind smiled at the nickname Warnado gave to her. Ever since they met, he started calling her that.
The Air Skylanders continued ascending the Fortress until Sonic Boom's ears twitched as she heard something and turned her head around.
Sonic Boom: Guys. We have company.
All the Air Skylanders and the kids turned around and saw 2 Goliath Drows coming towards them.
Warnado: Oh perfect…
Lightning Rod: Just let them come!
The Skylanders got ready for another fight as the Goliath Drows stepped towards them… only for a tile floor they're standing on to sink down and a grinding mechanism sound was heard.
Tyson: What's that sound?
Then everyone started to hear something that's coming from the way they came. The 2 Goliath Drows turned around… and saw multiple spears rising from the ground and coming towards them!
Everyone: AAAAAAAHH!
Everyone started to run for their lives from the multiple spears rising from the ground. Whirlwind grabbed Tyson and Sonic Boom grabbed Belle as they started flying up with them in their arms. Lightning Rod was "running" as fast as he could while Warnado was spinning around as he let a tornado carry him. The 2 Goliath Drow's following not far behind with scared faces.
They all managed to reach the top as they all took a breather now that they're out of danger… before the Skylanders noticed the 2 Goliath Drow and they did the same.
A few seconds later, the 2 Goliath Drows were thrown off the fortress and they started rolling down the spiral path as the Skylanders watched them go, before going back to what they were doing as they were close to their objective and were now running towards it.
Floating there in the middle was the Eternal Air Source. It was a magical transparent oval shaped sphere with a small tornado swirling inside of it.
Whirlwind: There it is! The Eternal Air Source!
But just as they were about to reach the Eternal Air Source, it moved aside, revealing that one lone Air Spell Punk got his hands on it. The Skylanders immediately stopped in shock.
Whirlwind: Oh no!
The Spell Punk then spoke some chant and aimed the Eternal Air Source at them. The next thing they knew it released a huge tornado straight at them!
The tornado continued to expand that the winds even caught up to Flynn who was resting in his folding chair, sending him and the chair flying.
Flynn: Wowzers!
Flynn held on the ledge of the wall so he wouldn't be blown away.
Back with the Skylanders, Tyson and Belle were hugging each other, but then they opened their eyes as they noticed that they weren't being blown away.
Tyson: Huh? How did we…
They then noticed that it was none other than Whirlwind as she was holding back the powerful winds with the magic of her horn.
Belle: Whirlwind!
Whirlwind: I can't hold on forever! Guys! I need your magic, quickly!
Lightning Rod, Sonic Boom, and Warnado nodded as they came to Whirlwinds aid. Lightning Rod stood to her left and so is Warnado as they put a hand and paw on her side. Sonic Boom was on her right and she did the same thing. They began to transfer their magic to Whirlwind as her Unicorn horn glowed brighter and was pushing the wind back.
Tyson: They're pushing it back!
However, it was short lived as the tornado started to overpower them.
Warnado: IT'S NOT WORKING!
Sonic Boom: WE NEED MORE MAGIC!
Tyson then realized something as he took out his broken medallion. He looked at it before turning to Belle.
Tyson: Belle, if we have magic because we're Portal Masters, then we can transfer it to them!
Belle took out her medallion and realized that what Tyson said was true. She nodded at him and they both joined the Air Skylanders as they stood behind Whirlwind's side, much to their surprise.
Sonic Boom: WHAT ARE YOU KIDS DOING?!
Tyson: GIVING YOU A BOOST!
They both put their hands on the Dragon/Unicorn Hybrid side and focused. Their broken medallions glowed and their magic transferred into Whirlwind, who opened her now glowing blue eyed and her horn released a massive Rainbow Beam that overpowered the tornado and hit the shocked Spell Punk.
The beam went far and dragged the Spell Punk with him as if he's sliding up the Rainbow instead of going down. The winds subsided and Flynn fell face down on the floor.
The group fell to the ground and took a breather now that the spell was stopped.
Tyson looked at his medallion with a smile.
Tyson: I'm glad that it actually worked!
Whirlwind: While it was reckless for you kids to come and help us, I'm glad that you did.
Lightning Rod: You kids got guts, I'll give you that! (Laugh)...!
Warnado: Hey guys, look!
The Skylanders looked up ahead and saw the Eternal Air Source still floating idly.
Tyson: The Eternal Air Source…
Belle: It looks incredible…
Whirlwind stood up as she walked towards their first Eternal Source.
Whirlwind: The Eternal Air Source is now ours.
-The Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
The Air Skylanders were back at the Ruined Citadel, with Whirlwind holding the Eternal Air Source as everyone looked at it in awe.
Hugo: You guys did it! Our very first Eternal Source!
The Skylanders congratulated the group of their success, even the kids as they heard what they have done. At that moment, Master Eon's floating appeared again before them.
Skylanders: Master Eon!
Spyro: You're back!
Master Eon turned to the Air Skylanders as he congratulated them.
Master Eon: Well done! Your retrieval of the Eternal Air Source has summoned me back to these ruins. There is strong magic in this place that by its power the Eternal Sources know how to combine with the ancient machinery of this island to recreate the Core of Light.
The Eternal Air Source then flew out of Whirlwind's paws and went towards where the Core of Light once stood. It sank into the ground and summoned a small but gentle tornado that picked the sand off the ground, revealing a platform in the center. Then 2 small floating islands descended to the floor on each side. Standing on them were egg-shaped Rock Golems with only an open mouth and stubby legs. Walked off the small island once they were close to the ground and now stood on each side of a dugged circle filled with rocks.
Master Eon: Behold.
The Skylanders were awed and happy to see the first step of restoring the Core of Light.
Cynder: This is wonderful!
Spyro: Now we need to collect the other 5 Eternal Sources, and the Core of Light will be restored!
At that moment, Master Eon turned to Tyson and Belle, along with their siblings.
Master Eon: Tyson? Belle? A word please?
The 2 kids then turned to Master Eon.
Master Eon: I've learned of a way to restore your Portal Medallions.
The kids were surprised and hopeful when they heard that.
Tyson and Belle: Really?!
Master Eon ethereal head nodded.
Master Eon: The Magic of the Core of Light can be used to fix magical artifacts, heal magical illness, or to help stay in physical form easier. With it, you can fix your Portal Medallions.
Tyson and Belle were happy to hear that.
Tyson: If we do that, then we can go back home!
Belle: But only if the Core of Light is fixed!
Cynder: And we'll fix it! By collecting the rest of the Eternal Sources.
Spyro: And if Kaos decides to show his big head again, we'll be ready for him!
Skylanders: Yeah!
With that, the Skylanders celebrated, and children of Earth will help the best they could so they can go back home.
-Castle Blackthorn, Skylands-
Floating in the skies of Skylands was Kaos' evil lair, Castle Blackthorn. Inside, Kaos was looking through his red Portal of Power, as he just learned that his enemies, the Skylanders, somehow returned. But when he looked at them through his portal, he became shocked to see a certain someone with them!
Kaos: Huh?! What?!
Kaos was so shocked he fell into his back from the tall edge of his portal.
Glumshanks came to look at him before turning his attention to the portal, looking at what the Skylanders has done.
Glumshanks: Look. Lord Kaos. They found the Eternal Air Source.
Kaos angrily got up as he glared at his Butler.
Kaos: IcanseetheyfoundtheEternalAirSource. YOU FOOL! But look who's with them. Eon!
He pointed at the Portal of Power as it's showing the floating ethereal head of Master Eon.
Kaos: But how can this be?! I blew him up! Kaboom! Splat! Done!
The Dark Portal Master ranted as his Butler picked him up and put him back on top of the ledge of his portal.
Kaos: But look at him.
Glumshanks: Well, at least he doesn't have his body.
Kaos: Right! Obviously somebody is helping them. But who? And what are they up to?!
Glumshanks: Perhaps those kids with strange clothing are the ones responsible?
He pointed to the 4 kids with odd clothes that are standing besides Spyro and Cynder.
Kaos: Those brats are responsible for this?!
Glumshanks: They must be new Portal Masters. They're probably rebuilding the Core of Light.
Kaos: WHHAAAAT?!
Kaos was so shocked and furious that he fell from his portal again. He quickly got up and angrily turned to Glumshanks as he started hitting him with his small fists.
Kaos: We can't let that happen! Find the other Eternal Sources! I don't care where they are! Just GET THEM!
The Butler rolled his eyes at this.
Whirlwind
Bio: Whirlwind is an Air Dragon with Unicorn ancestry - two species that could not be more opposite in nature, which made her never quite fit in with either group. Other Dragons were envious of her beauty, while Unicorns shunned her for her ability to fly. But Whirlwind found peace within the dark and stormy clouds, where she learned to harness the tempest power within her. Despite her turbulent youth, she was the first to defend both Dragons and Unicorns when the Trolls began hunting them, unleashing her ferocity in a brilliant and powerful Rainbow that could be seen throughout many regions of Skylands. From that day forward, evil-doers would quake when dark clouds brewed, and run from the Rainbow that followed the storm.
Voodood
Bio: Voodood was a brave warrior among his people. During his rite of passage as a young Orc, he entered the Cave of Trials to prove his worth. It was there he found much more than he expected. Lured by a brilliant light, Voodood discovered the skeleton of an enormous Dragon with an ornate axe buried where the heart would have been. The village was astonished when he exited the cave holding the legendary Axe Reaver and wearing the Dragon skull on his head. Voodood quickly became a warrior leader and defended his homeland from many beasts and invaders… until he was the last of his tribe. Soon after, he joined the Skylanders.
