You turn to see what caught your attention, and you notice a faint, shimmering light in the corner of your eye. It's hard to make out what it is, but it seems to be pulsing with a soft, blue glow. You point it out to the others, "Hey, look at that! What is it?" Cynder squints, trying to get a better look. "It looks like some kind of magical energy. But what's causing it?"

Eruptor takes a step forward, curiosity getting the better of him. "Let's go check it out!"

You spread your wings and take to the skies, flying over to the blue glow. The others follow close behind, their eyes fixed on the shimmering light.

As you draw closer, you see that the glow is coming from a small, crystal-like object nestled in the branches of a nearby tree. The object pulsates with an otherworldly energy, and you can feel its power calling to you.

Cynder lands beside you, her eyes wide with wonder. "This is incredible! What is this object?"

You carefully reach out and pick up the crystal object, feeling its energy coursing through your body. As soon as you touch it, the object begins to glow even brighter, and you feel a surge of power flow through you.

Cynder looks at you in awe, "Spyro, you're glowing! What's happening?" You feel the object's energy merging with yours, granting you new abilities and strength.

Suddenly, you hear a voice in your mind, "Spyro, you have been chosen to wield my power. Use it wisely." You feel a surge of shock and excitement, and before you know it, you've turned invisible!

Cynder looks around, confused, "Spyro, where did you go?!" Stealth Elf and Eruptor join in, searching for you. But you're still there, invisible and watching them with a grin.

You decide to have a little fun and start making invisible mischief, like hiding their things and making them think the house is haunted.

You enter the house, still invisible, and start causing some mischief. You hide Stealth Elf's favorite weapon, a pair of daggers, and watch as she searches for them everywhere.

Eruptor thinks the house is haunted and starts setting up traps to catch the "ghost." Cynder tries to reason with him, but he's convinced something spooky is going on.

You continue to play pranks on your friends, enjoying the laughter and excitement. You flicker the lights in the house, making it seem like the "ghost" is getting more mischievous.

Eruptor jumps up, "I knew it! The ghost is real!" Stealth Elf rolls her eyes, "Eruptor, it's just Spyro playing pranks." But Eruptor is convinced, "No way, Stealth Elf. This is some serious paranormal activity."

Cynder chuckles, "Eruptor, you're so gullible." You continue to play along, making the lights flicker and the house creak. You turn the TV on, and it blares to life, showing a spooky movie. Eruptor jumps up, "Ahhh! The ghost is watching TV!"

Stealth Elf laughs, "Eruptor, it's just Spyro again." But Eruptor is too caught up in the moment, "No way, Stealth Elf. This is some serious ghostly activity."

Cynder chuckles, "Eruptor, you're so easy to scare." You continue to play along, making the TV change channels and the volume go up and down.

You open the basement door, and a creepy creaking sound echoes through the hallway. Eruptor jumps up, "Ahhh! The ghost is opening doors!" Stealth Elf rolls her eyes, "Eruptor, it's just Spyro again." But Eruptor is too caught up in the moment, "No way, Stealth Elf. This is some top tier haunting." You poke Stealth Elf in the back, making her jump and spin around. "Ahhh! Who did that?" She looks around, but sees no one.

Eruptor points a shaky finger at her, "The ghost! It's real, Stealth Elf!" Stealth Elf looks unconvinced, but then she feels another poke in the back. She spins around again, "Spyro, stop it! This isn't funny!" But you keep poking her, making her think the ghost is real. Cynder tries to intervene, "Spyro, stop teasing Stealth Elf!"

You head upstairs, turn visible again, and then head back downstairs. As you enter the room, Eruptor, Stealth Elf, and Cynder all jump up, looking relieved to see you.

"Spyro, where were you? We thought you were the ghost!" Eruptor exclaims. Stealth Elf adds, "We were so scared, Spyro. We thought the house was haunted." Cynder chuckles, "I knew it was just you, Spyro. You're always playing pranks." But Eruptor is still spooked, "I'm telling you, Spyro. I saw some weird stuff. I'm not going back upstairs alone."

You tell them, "I was sleeping the whole time. I didn't hear or see anything."

Eruptor looks at you skeptically, "Spyro, don't lie to us. We know you were playing pranks." Stealth Elf adds, "Yeah, Spyro. We saw you flickering the lights and making the TV turn on." Cynder chuckles, "Spyro, you're a good prankster, but you're not fooling us." You realize you've been caught, so you grin mischievously and say, "Okay, okay. I confess. I was playing pranks. But it was all in good fun!"

Suddenly the power goes out, plunging the house into darkness. You hear strange noises and creaks, making you wonder if the ghost is real after all.

Eruptor whispers, "Spyro, I told you. The ghost is real." Stealth Elf tries to reassure you, "It's just a power outage, Spyro. Don't worry." But you're not so sure. You hear footsteps creaking up the stairs, and you feel a chill run down your spine. Suddenly, a figure appears in the doorway.

You hide behind Eruptor and Stealth Elf, peeking out to see who or what is in the doorway.

Cynder stands tall, ready to defend her friends. The figure steps forward, revealing a ghostly apparition with glowing eyes. Eruptor trembles, "I told you, Spyro. The ghost is real!" Stealth Elf draws her daggers, ready to fight. But Cynder holds up a hand, "Wait. Let's talk to it."

The ghostly apparition floats closer, "I mean no harm. I am the spirit of this house. I have been trapped here for centuries."

You turn to see Gill Grunt, the lovable but mischievous Skylander, standing behind you with a big grin on his face. "Gotcha, Spyro! Nice try, but I'm the king of pranks around here!"

You laugh and shake your head, "Gill Grunt, you sneaky fish. I should have known it was you behind the ghostly apparition." Gill Grunt chuckles, "Hey, someone's got to keep things interesting around here. Now, let's go grab some pizza and celebrate my prankster victory!"

"Okay but I'm not paying" you say.

Gill Grunt laughs, "Don't worry, Spyro. I've got this one covered. My prankster skills have earned me some extra gold coins. Pizza's on me!" You grin, "Alright, Gill Grunt. You're on. But next time, I'm paying. And I'm going to prank you so hard, you'll never see it coming."

Gill Grunt chuckles, "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots, Spyro. Bring it on!"

You say, "I'll be ready, Gill Grunt. Just you wait and see. I'll prank you so good, you'll be talking about it for weeks."

Gill Grunt laughs, "I'm looking forward to it, Spyro. But don't get too cocky. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too." You both continue to banter back and forth, each trying to outdo the other in a battle of wits and pranks.

After enjoying your pizza, you head back home with Gill Grunt and the others. As you walk in the door, you notice that the house is quiet and still. You look around, feeling a bit spooked. Suddenly, you hear a faint whisper in your ear. "Spyro, I'm still here." You spin around, but see no one. Gill Grunt notices your reaction and asks, "What's wrong, Spyro?"

You hesitate, then whisper, "I thought I heard something." Gill Grunt looks around, then back at you. "Don't worry, Spyro. It's just the house settling." But you're not so sure.

You head to your bedroom, which you share with Stealth Elf. As you enter, you notice that the room is dimly lit, and the shadows cast by the furniture make it seem eerie. Stealth Elf notices your hesitation and asks, "Spyro, what's wrong?" You whisper, "I don't know. I just feel like something's off."

Stealth Elf looks around, then back at you. "It's just your imagination, Spyro. Let's go to bed." But as you climb into bed, you hear a faint whisper in your ear. "Spyro, I'm watching you."

You ask, "Who's there?" But there's no response. You hear only silence.

Stealth Elf stirs beside you, "Spyro, what's wrong?" You whisper, "I heard something. A voice." Stealth Elf listens intently, but hears nothing. "Spyro, it's just your imagination. Go back to sleep."

But you're not convinced. You lie awake, listening for any sign of the voice. Suddenly, you hear a faint whisper again. "Spyro, I'm waiting for you."

You ask, "Waiting for what?" The whisper grows louder, more urgent. "Waiting for you to join me, Spyro. In the realm of the unknown."

You feel a chill run down your spine. Stealth Elf stirs again, "Spyro, what's going on?" You whisper, "I don't know. But I think something's coming for us." Suddenly, the room begins to shake. The whisper grows louder, more intense. "Spyro, it's time. Join me now."

Thanks for reading, this is my longest chapter yet, 2K words!