Episode 10: Trees above the Skies
-Core of Light, The Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
After successfully retrieving the Eternal Earth Source, Tyson, Belle and the Skylanders try to figure out where to find the next Eternal Source, only for a guide to literally grow above the ground and Diego is standing right on top of his head.
He appeared to be some sort of Ent like Stump Smash, except he grew underground and has soil as a body. His green roots grew out of the soil, becoming his arms and legs. The grassy floor where Diego is standing is his hair. And his face is white with orange markings between his eyes and his tongue seems to be always out.
?: Aahhhh! Sunlight feels so good on my leaves! And the water! So delicious! And the earth is just right. Thank you for reviving me!
Diego: Um… excuse me? Can you let me down please?
The Ent now took notice that there was someone on his head, so he lowered down a little to let Diego jump back on the ground.
?: Oops! Sorry! Didn't knew there was someone on my head!
Tyson: Who are you?
?: I am Arbo! Son of Barbo! Child of Larbo! Spawn of-
The Ent known as Arbo was interupted as Hugo started screaming.
Hugo: Aah! It talks! It talks!
The Skylanders and the Humans sweatdropped at him.
Cynder: Hugo, it is a little too late to start screaming now.
Spyro: Yeah. And I believe that Arbo here is our guide that the book mentioned.
Hearing that Belle started recalling a part of the riddle.
Belle: "Once the windy skies are clear, the water fresh, and the earth is rich, the guide to the Eternal Life Source will grow from the ground".
The girl then understood what the riddle was trying to tell.
Belle: The three Eternal Sources! Wind, water and earth! Those three are what helped Arbo grow!
Arbo: That's correct missy!
Calming himself down now knowing he was a friend, Hugo started talking with Arbo.
Hugo: Where are my manners? I am Hugo and these are the Skylanders. Along with our young new group of Portal Masters, Tyson, Belle, Alya, and Diego. Anyway, can you help us?
Arbo: I'm not sure. I'm only a minute old after all, but somehow I seem to have memories of all this happening before. We need to recover the Eternal Life Source, but in order to find it we must first gather the Seeds of Life and plant them so their roots can point the way.
Hugo was impressed at the Ent's knowledge despite his best effort to find any information of the Eternal Life Source.
Hugo: Most impressive! How did you know all that?
Arbo moved to a field far to the left side of the Core of Light which has a dead tree there.
Arbo: I can do something… like this!
Arbo raised his hands in the air as they started to glow, and to everyone's surprise, vines sprouted from the ground as it was headed up towards the sky. Camo stopped running as he looked at the growing beanstalk in awe, but Terrafin didn't as he tripped on Camo's tail and fell face first. The beanstalk continued to grow until it pierced the clouds and then it stopped.
Arbo turned to the Skylanders as they were impressed by his power.
Diego: This is the same as Jack and the Beanstalk story!
Arbo: … and I don't even know how I'm doing it! It's like a memory.
Tyson looked at the beanstalk as he wondered where the top headed.
Tyson: Where does this lead too?
Hugo: It looks like it leads to Treetop Terrace!
This caught Camo's attention as he quickly ran towards the Skylanders, leaving Terrafin in the dust as the Dirt Shark tried to grab him from behind, but he only grabbed sand thrown at his face.
Camo: Treetop Terrace!? That placd is also the Tree of Life, where I was born and where Master Eon found me!
Spyro: From what I've heard, you've hatched at the roots of the Tree of Life, where you had its elemental energy transferred to you and become a Plant Dragon Hybrid.
Arbo: You will find the Life Seeds there. I know the way. I think I have ALWAYS known the way. I can take you there if you wish.
Camo: Spyro! Can I go? It's been a while since I've last seen my old home.
Seeing Camo's eager face, Spyro thought why not.
Spyro: Okay, Camo. I'm also planning on going too… Stealth Elf.
In a puff of smoke, the Elf Ninja quickly appeared why Spyro called herm
Stealth Elf: You called Spyro?
Spyro: We're going to the Tree of Life, and I want you to come. Then there 's…
Whirlwind: Can I join too?
The group looked up at the sky as they saw Whirlwind descending from the air.
Whirlwind: Camo here told me of the Tree of Life and promised me to take me there one day. I know this is a mission but I also want to see the place for myself.
Camo blushed a little when the Hybrid Dragon spoke of the promise he made.
Spyro: It's alright, Whirlwind, you can come too. Now, there's also something we have to discuss.
He turned to Tyson and Belle, along with their respective siblings Diego and Alya.
Spyro: If it's alright with you two, Diego and Alya can come with us. They need a little experience since those two are Portal Masters.
Diego and Alya became excited since that means they will go again, while Tyson and Belle already discussed this.
Tyson: Alright Spyro. We already trust you to look after them.
Tyson and Belle then gave their siblings their broken medals. After that they all hop on the leaf together with the Skylanders as Arbo hopped last.
Arbo: Here we go everyone! And if you look down you can see everything!
The leaf then started to move up around the beanstalk and a ride. Tyson and Belle looked to see their siblings going up until they vanished into the clouds. After that Belle looked at Tyson and she gave him a sweet smile.
Belle: How about we start training again?
Tyson started to sweat when he heard that.
-Treetop Terrace, Skylands-
The leaf our group were standing continued going further up as they now entered the land of Treetop Terrace, where there are giant trees that are very high. Camo was still excited which Diego noticed.
Diego: You're excited to be back home, huh Camo?
Camo: Yeah! I mean I like living with the Skylanders, but I have fond memories of my old home.
Alya: What does the Tree of Life look like?
Camo began to think about how to compare the Tree of Life with the others.
Camo: The Tree of Life is like any other tree, only huge compared to its sprouts, which we are in now.
Diego and Alya were surprised to learn that.
Diego: This whole giant forest is part of the Tree of Life?!
Camo: (Laughs)... Believe me, this forest is bigger than you can imagine, although you wouldn't be able to see the Tree of Life with all the leaves blocking it.
Arbo then called everyone's attention.
Arbo: Heads up, everyone! We're nearing our destination!
The Plant/Hybrid Dragon became excited again as he started to present the place to the others.
Camo: Whirlwind, my friends, welcome to Treetop Terrace, also known as the Tree of… Life?
What everyone saw was not what they expected. A big part of the trees has been cut off, and the ones responsible seem to be the Drow's.
Camo: What happened here?!
Stealth Elf: Seems the Drow has taken over this place, that's what happened.
The Elf Ninja looked at the Drows with disgust.
Arbo: And what happened to the Life Seeds? They're the children of the Tree of Life.
At that moment, Camo just realized something.
Camo: Wait, not long when we returned to Skylands, I felt something… like it was a cry for help. I now realize that it was the Tree of Life that was calling me.
Arbo: Well I did hear you say you were hatched near the Tree of Life, so you should have a connection with it.
Camo started to feel very bad about this. If he knew what it meant he would have come sooner. Whirlwind put a paw on his shoulder to comfort him.
Whirlwind: Don't feel bad, Camo. Perhaps your connection can help us find the Life Seeds.
Spyro: Whirlwind has a point. You should try, Camo.
The Plant/Hybrid Dragon knew it was true as it will help the Tree of Life.
Camo: Okay… I'll try.
Camo then closed his eyes and tried to concentrate. At that moment he's somehow able to see the world of trees around him as his sight moves on ahead, until he sees a sack which is holding the Life Seeds in it being laid down by a Drow. Camo opened his eyes as he looked at his friends.
Camo: I know where the Life Seeds are. Follow me!
With that everyone, including Arbo, started following Camo. Diego went to his side as he asked his friend some questions.
Diego: How was it you were able to find the Life Seeds, Camo?
Camo: Well, it felt like I could see what the Trees were seeing. I also saw that the seeds are in the middle of a huge army of Drows.
Stealth Elf: That will make retrieving the seeds a little harder. We must call for help.
As everyone stopped to think who they should call for, Camo noticed something flying up ahead.
It was a really big Wasp. What's making it more scary is that it has a lightning shaped stinger. It's a Corn Hornet. And seeing it made a plan form in Camo's head.
Camo: Guys, I have an idea.
At the camp where the Drow's are residing, two of them were standing guard near the sack of Life Seeds as they started a conversation.
Drow 1: Why do we have to guard a bunch of seeds?
Drow 2: Hey! These aren't ordinary seeds! Those small things could lead to the Eternal Life Source which Master Kaos is looking for! In the meantime, we have to make sure no one takes the Life Seeds, especially the Skylanders!
His companion doesn't seem to be too worried about that.
Drow 1: Pfth! They can try! With this number and traps we made, even if they all come here they wouldn't stand a chance!
The second Drow knew it was true as they took many precautions necessary to protect the Life Seeds.
Drow 2: I guess you're right.
But as he said that, a loud buzzing sound was heard and it seems to be getting closer.
Drow 2: What's that?
As they looked up ahead, they saw to their shock a swarm of Corn Hornet's coming straight to camp!
Drow 1 and 2: CORN HORNET'S!
The swarm of Corn Hornet's descended on the Drow camp. A few Drow's tried to fight but some of them got stung and became completely immobilized. An ability the Corn Hornet's has.
On top of the high grounds, a few Drow's launched nets on the Hornet's, trapping them on the ground. But then suddenly they were hit by a rainbow beam from Whirlwind, who is flying with Alya on her back.
Alya: Free those Hornet's guys!
Charging straight at the enemy was Camo with Diego riding on him. He fired two Searing Sun Blasts that knocked two of the Drow's that were near the trapped Hornet's. Stealth Elf then suddenly teleports and kicks the remaining Drow away before freeing the Hornet's with her blades, as she and Camo and Diego watch them fly up.
Diego: How were you able to get these Corn Hornets to help us, Camo?
Camo: I befriended them a long time ago when I lived here.
Stealth Elf: Their help will really make tackling this camp easier. Are you guys ready?
Stealth Elf was talking to the new Skylanders Diego and Alya summoned. Drill Sergeant, Slam Bam, Chop Chop, Stump Smash, and Terrafin.
Slam Bam: I'm always ready to slam some Drow's heads!
Drill Sergeant: AFFIRMATIVE.
Chop Chop: Let's attack now while we still have the advantage.
Stump Smash: Let's cut these Tree's cutters!
Terrafin then walked after Camo before pointing his finger at him.
Terrafin: Don't think I have forgotten that little prank of yours! When we get back we're gonna duke out!
Camo only rolled his eyes as he silently laughed before joining the attack.
Drill Sergeant and Chop Chop charged at the Drow's that can still move with their drills or shield.
Above the skies Whirlwind and Alya along with Spyro were raining down Rainbow's and fireballs on the enemy. Spyro had to be careful unless he starts a forest fire.
Slam Bam was unleashing frozen punches while Terrafin launched a barrage of fists despite the Drow's having weapons. While a small group were running away from an angry Stump Smash.
Stump Smash: Are the Trolls the one's who cut these tree's!? TELL ME!
Stealth Elf confronted a Blade Witch who threw one of her blades at her, only for it to be stuck on a Scarecrow dummy of Stealth Elf. Before the Blade Witch could react, Stealth Elf teleported in front of her before unleashing a kick.
Camo and Diego then came to a slope that was supposed to launch barrels, but the Drow's were paralyzed thanks to the Corn Hornets. Camo then spread vines from the ground that went and wrapped around the blockade before producing Firecrackers and exploding, opening up the path for him.
The whole camp was in chaos as Drow's fought the Hornet's or chose to run away. Camo and Diego were then joined by Spyro, Whirlwind and Alya as they passed the two Drow's that guard the seeds… who are now paralyzed.
Camo: This is where the Life Seeds are! Now we can… Oh?
Suddenly standing in front of their path to the seeds are three Blitzer Bully. They look like Goliath Drow's except that they have green skin.
Camo: Like big bruisers would stop us!
Camo then unleashed his Martial Bounty attack and showered the three bruisers in a shower of explosions.
Camo: Now that takes care of… huh?
The smoke cleared and to everyone's surprise to see the three Blitzer Bullies wounds seemed to be healing until they vanished as it was never there.
Camo: What the?!
Whirlwind: Look! Behind their backs!
Riding on the back of the three large Drow's are Life Spell Punks. They're all wearing green robes to show their use of the Life Element.
Spyro: Life Spell Punks. Their magic can heal any damage. This would be troublesome.
The Blitzer Bullies charged at the three Skylanders and they split up.
Spyro flew in the air and fired three Flame Balls at the large Drow. He blocked with the gauntlets in his arms but he still got a few burns, but when the attack ended the Life Spell Punk did a chant and the burn marks vanished.
Whirlwind launched a Triple Tempest that surrounded and electrocuted the Drow, but when it's over the wounds were starting to heal much to her annoyance.
Camo fired his Searing Sun Blasts, but the Drow blocked them all with his gauntlets. The Drow then roared at Camo… only for a melon to be thrown at his face and his head became a melon head and the Spell Punk accompanying looked at that strangely. Camo and Diego looked at each other before the Drow roared again that caused the melon to explode.
The three Dragons come together after failing to defeat the Blitzer Bullies.
Spyro: We have to defeat the Life Spell Punks on their backs, otherwise this fight will go on forever!
Stealth Elf: Leave them to me!
Stealth Elf suddenly appeared and she quickly teleported behind a Spell Punk and kicked him away, before teleporting again and kicking the other Spell Punk and repeated the same thing again with the third.
Stealth Elf: Now, guys!
The surprised Drows turned to the Dragons as they unleashed all their attacks since they no longer carry a Life Spell Punk to heal them.
Spyro unleashed his Triple Flame Balls while Camo grew a Martial Bounty. As for Whirlwind she unleashed a Double Dose of Doom.
The combined attacks caused a huge explosion that sended the Blitzer Bullies flying above the trees. The tree Spell Spunks got up and looked at all the Skylanders and Arbo all coming together, this was enough for them to run away by teleporting.
Alya: We did it!
Alya and the other Skylanders cheered at successfully defeating an entire camp of Drow. Camo went up ahead and picked the sack that held the item they were looking for.
Camo: Look guys, the Seeds of Life!
Arbo: Great-Legend-of-Skylands-Come-to-Life! Nature rejoices that you found the Life Seeds!
Camo looked around the giant forest and could feel the forest cheering for them.
Camo: Yeah… I can feel it too!
Arbo: Now we should go plant the seeds near the Core of Light and watch them grow!
The Skylanders then headed back to the Ruined Citadel, but not before Camo turned to one of the Corn Hornets that approached him.
Camo: Thanks for the help you guys!
Corn Hornet: Bzzzzt!
Camo knew that the Corn Hornet said "you're welcome".
-The Core of Light, Ruined Citadel, Skylands-
After arriving back at the Ruined Citadel, the Skylanders planted the Seeds of Life nead the Far Viewer.
Arbo: Alright, now we'll just have to wait until tomorrow. Then we'll know the location of the Eternal Life Source.
Diego then noticed Tyson and Belle coming towards them, though Diego noticed his brother was holding his back in pain and was walking slower.
Diego: Hey Tyson, how was training today?
Tyson: Well, it went well.
Belle: And tomorrow we'll continue again!
Tyson groaned as he didn't know what to say about that.
Terrafin: I would like to train too, but right now I'm feeling a little hungry.
Camo: Here.
Camo gave Terrafin an enchilada, which the Dirt Shark took without a second thought.
Terrafin: Bottoms up!
But right before Terrafin took a bite on it.
SPLAT!
Terrefin's eye twitched after his face was covered in fruit juice that exploded from the enchilada. He then realised that he fell for the same prank again as Camo was laughing on his back.
Camo: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Can't believe you fell for it twice! HAHAHAHA!
Terrafin: Why you!
Terrafin then began chasing Camo around the field just like before.
Terrafin: I'm gonna make a salad out of you! And when you're healed I will do it again YOU HEAR ME?!
The Skylanders and the children all laughed at that as the Dirt Shark continued to chase Camo.
Stump Smash
Bio: Stump Smash was once a magical tree that spent most of his time sleeping peacefully in the forests of Skylands. Then one day he awoke to discover his entire forest had been chopped down and logged by Trolls- himself included. His long branches were gone, leaving him with only powerful mallets for hands, which he used to smash the Troll tree-cutting machines. Although still grumpy about what happened to him, Stump Smash has vowed to protect Skylands against those who would do it harm… especially Trolls.
Hex
Bio: Long ago, Hex was a gifted and powerful sorceress who traveled deep into the Underworld to confront the Undead Dragon King named Malefor, who made several attempts to capture her to learn her secrets. Though she successfully battled the Dragon, Hex returned from the Underworld changed - having unwillingly joined the ranks of the Undead. Many are wary of her since her transformation, suspecting she has used her powerful magic for evil purposes. But Eon trusted her, and views her as a valuable Skylander ally.
