Welcome back to Ashes of Midnight. Last time, the revival of The Hunter didn't go according to plan, and instead The Hunter's spirit armored Cynder just as Malefor's spirit did to Lilith. And with this reveal, Cynder the other heroes, and the Midnight Sons headed towards the Abbey's War Room to prepare their first attack. So, what comes up as the plan starts off? Read on to discover...
(Our scene opens up upon entering the Abbey's War Room, notable for it's giant table of some sort, undoubtedly for planning their attacks.)
Nico Minoru: So let me get you up to speed on the basics of The Abbey. We've got all the facilities needed to house an army out here, and thanks to Robbie, we've now got some superb Wi-Fi.
Ghost Rider: Almost no lag in the connection!
Cynder: That should be helpful for keeping in touch with back home.
Caretaker: If you've gotten the intro wrapped up, we really need to get to work. The Midnight Sun is still approaching.
Doctor Strange: Everyone here is at your service, Cynder.
Cynder: Right. So, what exactly do we need to do?
Iron Man: I don't know. Throw the magic amulet into the volcano? Smite the Dragon Mother, no offense? You're the Chosen One here, I thought you knew?
Caretaker: You do have The Hunter's memories. Can you access anything they recalled about their last encounter with Lilith?
Cynder: Hold on, let me check. Not exactly sure how to do this, but here goes.
(Cynder steels her concentration, and delves back into The Hunter's life, and slowly, is able to access a memory.)
Cynder: I think I've got something. There's... a voice... (Loses her concentration) That's all I was able to get. The rest is still hazy.
Iron Man: Oh come on. A voice?! That's all we have to go off of?
Caretaker: Several centuries in a crypt undoubtedly fouled up The Hunter's memory.
Doctor Strange: A minor inconvenience. Everything we need to restore it is back at the Sanctum Sanctorum. I'll let Wanda and Spyro know to prepare the ritual.
(With that, Doctor Strange casts a dark blue spell into his hands, but... something is wrong, his face shows that much.)
Nico Minoru: What? Went straight to voicemail?
Magik: Some Sorcerer Supreme.
Doctor Strange: My best guess, mystical interference caused by the pocket dimension.
Cynder: If only Agatha were still around.
Caretaker: Miss Harkness would have been good, but, well, allow me. (Holds her hands over the table) Allatou...
(With that, Caretaker casts a spell on the table, causing it to activate)
Captain Marvel: What kind of network is this?
Caretaker: The all seeing eye of Ereshkigal Who Judges, bound to Babylonian Soul Glass.
Ghost Rider: We just call it The Mirror Table.
Cynder: It's like the Pool of Visions on steroids!
(And in that vision, the Sanctum Sanctorum is glimpsed, where Spyro and Scarlet Witch are not exactly having the best time)
Scarlet Witch: (Through the Mirror Table) Dark forces, pushing against the wards!
Spyro: (Through the Mirror Table) Stephen, we could use some help here!
(And just as soon as it starts, the message ends)
Doctor Strange: That can't be possible. Nothing could affect those wards!
Cynder: Are you willing to bet Malefor can't?
Nico Minoru: Whatever's doing it doesn't matter, Wanda and Spyro are in trouble!
Caretaker: Wanda and Spyro are trouble.
Blade: (Breaking up the fight) I'll go. Trouble's my specialty.
Doctor Strange: You'll need my help to get through the Sanctum.
Cynder: Then we'd best get moving. I don't think Spyro and Wanda will be able to last much longer. (Gestures to The Hunter's collar as she says the line) To borrow a phrase from my enchanted friend here, our hunt begins now.
(And with that, Cynder, Doctor Strange, and Blade leave the War Room, heading outside as Caretaker looks on in mixed delight and frustration, as our tale ends for today)
And that looks like a nice spot to wrap up. So, the hunt is finally on! And the stakes couldn't be higher to start, with both the Purple Dragon and the Scarlet Witch in desperate need of some assistance. Looks like Spyro's going to see Chosen One Cynder up close and personal. So, what danger awaits back at the Sanctum Sanctorum? Tune in next time to find out! Same time... same channel!
