FSE

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Chapter 16

Cynder left her room, the last night's experience still lingering on her mind. As she walked the corridor her concentration has shifted, a loud noise echoed through the hallway, it was coming from downstairs. Without a doubt something was going on, her weird dream still bothered her but an opportunity presented itself that might actually help her forget about that excruciating night, even if for a little while.

As she began to descend the stairs, she noticed the reason behind this noise, Cyndor stopped halfway and started to observe the scene below. There was a big crowd gathered in the City Hall, moles, cheetahs, dragons and even the three Guardians could be seen amongst the mob. She couldn't make out any words thanks to the many throats shouting at the same time, however Cynder could recognize some of the voices.

Somehow she wasn't surprised that Volteer was the most active, his fast chatter stood out from the rest. He might be a little eccentric but one thing is certain, usually, when something piques the Electric Guardian's interest, it has to be important. The reason behind this commotion was a single mole, she could see his typical clothes, his typical googles , essentially he wasn't any different from every other mole she met. She didn't understand what made him so special.

"Look who do we have here" Sparx stated with faked excitement while looking at her from the bottoms of the stairs " it seems our Sleeping Beauty finally decided to wake up"

" We girls need our beauty sleep, right Sparx?" Cynder replied while the corner of her mouth twitched into a weak smile

" In your case one night won't help" he smirked

" Nice to see that everyone is in a good mood" Spyro joined the conversation in a sarcastic manner while craning his neck from behind a column which stood next to the stairs.

Cynder started to descend the stairs and greeted her friend with a happy smile " So what did I miss?"

Sparx folded his arms in irritation " Some old guy just came in, made a fuss and was completely surrounded by fans soon after. Can you imagine that they have forgotten about their coolest heroes?"

"Noooo" she smiled wryly " You were turned down?"

" Pretty much" Spyro replied unconcerned

Cynder giggled and joined them as soon as she descended the stairs " I can't believe it"

Sparx snorted angrily " Tell me about it" he accusatively pointed at Spyro " I've told you to go there and fight for our fame"

Cynder looked at Spyro curiously " You didn't ask the guy any questions?"

Spyro chuckled " Crowds scare me lately"

She laughed " I see" with that she turned to look at the noisy mob " Fill me in, who's our new star?"

Sparx snorted incredulously " Star"

Spyro leaned closer to her " He is the guy who designed Warfang, he created the building plans for the city and all that"

Cynder furrowed a brow " Huh? And they are thanking him for that now? That ship has sailed a long time ago"

" They didn't have a chance to thank him earlier"

" What do you mean?"

" He...ummm.." Spyro's voice wavered as he looked for a correct word " he passed away a couple of years ago" he gave her an implausible smile

Cynder frowned " You are a terrible liar. Tell me the truth"

" I just did!" he blurt out half-heartedly

" The truth Spyro" she narrowed her eyes and brought this argument to an end with a firm tone that left no room for objections

He sighed in defeat " He was really dead it's just that umm..." he scratched the floor nervously with his claw and began to stare at the ground " he didn't die of natural causes, he..." Spyro swallowed " you killed him when you were corrupted"

Cynder's resolute expression has vanished as she once again found that he lied only just to spare her the feeling of guilt " Oh"

Sparx threw his arms in the air in agitation "Great! I should have known, whenever people ignore us its always Cynder behind it"

She rolled her eyes" Stop whining"

The dragonfly snorted " You can't do one thing correctly, now even a zombie mole is more popular than us because of you, look, you couldn't even kill him properly!" he waved his hand in resignation " Thank you very much for such an evil dragoness"

"Sparx!" Spyro admonished his brother

Cynder threw the dragonfly an irritated glance " You are terribly annoying, you know that?"

"So are you" he replied bluntly

Spyro sighed and shook his head.

Cynder ignored Sparx and focused on the crowd once more " If I killed him then how come this guy is still kicking?"

" Now that's what I've tried to find out" Spyro said with a clearly curious voice " but then all these people barged in and...you know. Anyway from what I've heard he doesn't really believe he was dead, supposedly he just been walking on of the alleyways and suddenly all these people started screaming"

Cynder thought about it for a moment, and it made no sense to her, however Meadow told them once that magic might have some dire side effects on creatures that have no magical potency, just like the moles, he might got lost all those years ago for all she knew. Amnesia is a very possible outcome from such a situation, he might be delirious as well. Whatever the case there is only one dragon who can shed some light on this, hopefully, and that's the Electric Guardian.

" I don't know what to make out of it, we better wait for Volteer, he will for sure find a way to help us, or him for the instance" she said

Spyro nodded his head " Yup, good idea"

And they've waited and waited and waited, the crowd was getting thinner and thinner with each minute, the noise was slowly fading away, everything was getting back to normal. Only a single amber dragon kept wagging his tongue without even a single break, he kept talking and talking until there was practically no one left around the mole expect for him and two other Guardians, who gave up moments later.

"Cyril!" Spyro shouted and waved to gain the attention of the ice dragon

With an exhausted expression the Guardian looked at him and plodded his way

" I know why you called me" he started with a tired voice " and I'm grateful for it, I have enough of Volteer's rambling for a lifetime"

Spyro smiled " Glad I could help. Anyway that mole, is he really the constructor of Warfang?"

He nodded glumly " I'm afraid so"

Cynder cocked her head " Why are you so sad? He's alive, that's a good thing isn't it?"

"Normally yes, but..." Cyril's eyes sparkled " But we are dragons! We've been revered, we should be revered, and a city in our honor is the least thing they can do for us! After all these years Warfang finally serves its true purpose, we are the most respected and feared creatures in the whole Realms, just like our Ancestors before us! But now" he hissed and an icy mist escaped from his nostrils " Now it's all going to change! Warfang once again will become our prison!"

Sparx hovered between both young dragons and covered his mouth with his hand " The guy is losing it, Cynder are you sure you aren't related?" he whispered

Cynder snorted while Spyro completely ignored his brother's comment, he was entirely focused on the Guardian

" What do you mean? Our prison, how?" Spyro asked with a surprised voice

" Yes prison!" Cyril growled " the mole who just miraculously came back to life, his name is Brill, I knew him for years. He founded this city not to honor us but to protect us!" he snorted "Us! As we need somebody's protection!"

There was a moment of silence as he took some deep breaths to calm himself a little " We were revered back in the days, we were incarnations of perfection for the moles, we were treated almost like gods. That glorification led to the construction of Warfang which main role was to hide us from the outside world so we couldn't get harmed or bruised! We were kept here like a bunch of precious children, always under the watchful eye of our overprotective fathers, far from harm's way"

Cynder scratched her choker " If what you say is truth then it means that I unknowingly saved my race from living under a dome by killing Brill?"

Cyril shook his head " Not quite, some of our kind are less...ambitious than the others, some of us preferred our dome as you have called it. Brill's death created a door for us which some opened without any second thoughts and that path led us straight under your sharp claws. Would it be better if we stayed in our little heaven? We will never know"

Spyro was watching Cynder with caring eyes, she stood next to him with her head hanging low, he delicately nipped her thigh a couple times with the tip on his tail, her emerald orbs shimmered after that simple move also a smile formed itself on her snout when she looked at him with a corner of her eye.

With a smile of his own Spyro focused on Cyril once again " One death changed so much, was Brill..."

" Is" Sparx interjected

"...is Brill so important?"

Cyril sighed " Unfortunately he is, as you already know moles are wild about technology, they greatly value their inventors, constructors, basically everyone who does something extraordinary"

" That's strange, I've met some moles during my travels who created great things like founding a city underground, for me building a city below ground is more outstanding that creating one above it. For me Brill wasn't..."

" Isn't" Sparx interjected once more

Spyro sighed "...isn't that special"

Cyril nodded " You are right Spyro but don't forget who we are or were for the moles. Brill designed everything from the simplest statue to the complex temple, and he did all this for the creatures the moles revered-dragons. After this accomplishment he has gained tremendous respect and authority. There was even time when Guardians were reduced to symbolic role while Brill decided about everything that was going on in the city"

Spyro's eyes went wide open " He was..."

" Is" Sparx once again interjected

Spyro glowered his brother, the whole situation made Cynder giggle.

"...is our leader?" he hissed

"Leader! Bah!" Cyril blurt out angrily " We are dragons! There is no creature in the whole world who can commands us!" he snorted, another icy mist shot from his nostrils, with one deep breath he calmed himself once more " However, the moles treated us with utmost respect, and when I realized what was going on it was already too late, the moles almost began to worship us. We just couldn't turn on our allies like that, so we lived in that little paradise of ours" he growled

Cynde shrugged " I don't understand you, he seems like a nice guy to me, he tried his best to make you feel happy, how could he know that you take it the wrong way?"

The Ice Guardian narrowed his pupils on the black dragoness " He's dangerous" he replied bluntly " Brill is charismatic and very persuasive, sooner or later the moles will follow him again, but thanks to your actions dragons are more feared this day than revered, this gives us time."

" I'm happy to help" she whispered half-heartedly

" Watch yourself Cynder, he died when your reputation as Malefor's General was known all around the Realms, he will most likely recognize you, even if he won't, there are sure people here who will tell him about you."

Spyro instantly looked alarmed " Cynder is in danger?" he raised his voice

Cyril looked at Spyro with unconcerned eyes " Isn't she always?" with that he focused on Cynder once more " Brill is a zealot, he worships us, he was almost became the head of Warfang's temple. Keep that in mind, for him you are nothing else than a defiler, you betrayed your own kind, you befouled his incarnations of perfection, and if he didn't change he will try to cleanse that stain and Cynder, you are that taint"

" Then stop him!" Spyro yelled

" We will try, times have changed, now we rule this city but as I said Brill is persuasive, he will convince people eventually that you cannot be trusted completely, not to mention that your reputation will make things easier for him"

" Cynder helped me to save the world, she deserves respect! You cannot allow people to mock her!" Spyro protested vigorously

" Spyro-"

" No!" he cut Cynder off and looked her straight in the eyes " You don't deserve such treatment, it wasn't your fault!" his fiery amethyst eyes stopped on the Ice Guardian " I want to ask you if you c...no...I demand that you ensure she is safe in the city!" Spyro shouted with a commanding tone

Cyril stared at the purple dragon with eyes filled with disbelief that soon sparkled for a brief second with sheer wrath just to return to their normal form moments later " I know that you are upset" Cyril started with a calm voice " we will make sure that Cynder won't be harmed"

A loud shout carrying the ice dragon's name came from the Guardian's Quarters, Cyril emitted an discouraged sigh " I have to go as one of the Guardians I unfortunately have to welcome our new old guest. Watch out for Brill, he is nothing but trouble despite what others may say, also Volteer wanted to speak with you. However I propose you give him some space, with the unexpected appearance he is more jumpy than ever, come back later. Take care" with a nod Cyril has vanished into the Guardians Quarters.

" Just great" Sparx huffed in resignation " from all the dead guys we had to run across the most crazy one. Just our luck."

" What the hell was that Spyro?" Cynder blurt out indignantly

" What?" he exclaimed with an angry voice

" You know exactly what I'm talking about"

" No I don't"

Cynder growled " Stop acting like a fool, how many times do I have to tell you that I can take care of myself?"

" As much as you want to I won't listen anyway"

" Idiot"

Spyro snorted " Call me what you like, I will protect you anyway"

She cackled wryly " Protect me?! I don't need protection!"

" Yes you do!" he shouted " the sooner you realize this the better!"

" I'm not some kind of a damsel in distress, I can defend myself!"

Spyro chuckled in disbelief " Didn't you here what Cyril said? You may have the whole city on your head!"

" He is overreacting! You really think that one guy can make such a fuss?" she snorted " even if that was the truth I can solve my own problems!"

" Your own problems!?" Spyro laughed and shook his head " You have a friend now, what bothers you bothers me, live with it!"

Cynder roared " You stubborn bastard! I've made this mess and I'm going to clean it myself!"

" Like hell you will!"

" You are insufferable!" she blurt out irritated " Whatever, yell as much as you want, I won't be dragging you into my own mess!"

Spyro's eyes sparkled furiously " Did it ever crossed your mind that maybe I want to be dragged?!"

Cynder snorted, a poison cloud escaped through her nostrils " If you really want to follow me then do it, I don't care!"

" Fine!"

" Fine!"

Sparx whistled gaining the attention of both young dragons immediately " Now when you two finally shut up, what about we go grab a bite and blow off some steam? What do you say?"

They've returned to the Mess hall in foul moods, expect for Sparx ,he was flying around in circles always talking, laughing and the like. Both dragons followed him in silence, they've got some other things on their minds than a simple meal. The group arrived at the counter, Sparx hovered in front of the mole and ordered something to eat in a very cheerful manner, finishing his sentence with _ "_ My good lady". Another proof that nothing bothered him since they've learned already that the female moles serving the food are an opposite of good.

When Spyro's turn came he didn't think much and ordered the same thing as yesterday, he was completely unconcerned about the things he will eat. The mole returned with the dish and offered it to the purple dragon without any problems, he accepted the gift, not even the smallest smile could be seen on his snout. It was a different story with Cynder, when her turn came the moles once again began to mutter and taunt her, she just stood there silently staring at the females, they've kept shouting towards her to leave since there are many other hungry bellies waiting for their turn. It didn't bother her, she remained still even despite the angry growls behind her, the moles finally gave up and served her the same dish as before, Cynder took it without even the simplest thank you.

As they returned to the previously occupied table Sparx was already there munching his breakfast. Spyro sat next to him while Cynder took a place on the opposite side, they've put the plates in front of them and as they did so they quickly looked at each other just to avert their gazes moments later.

Sparx observed the scene while taking a bite of the fruit he held in his hand " Nice weather, huh?"

Both dragons just threw him a quick glance before they returned to look around the room.

The dragonfly took another bite " I don't know how about you but today I have quite an appetite. Any ideas why?" he looked at both dragons

They were still sitting silently while their heads kept turning just like they were admiring the view.

Sparx snapped his fingers " A good talk during a breakfast always makes my day better" he added sarcastically

There was still no response from the dragons

The dragonfly sighed and put down the fruit " Enough of this" he muttered and using his hand slammed the top of the table making both dragons jump while they looked at him with wide eyes " Either you behave or you go to your rooms!" he shouted angrily.

They only stared at him with surprised expressions

Sparx grinned " I always wanted to say that. But seriously guys stop acting like some offended kids and start eating. I tell you hunger does this to you, no kidding"

Their expressions didn't change

Sparx sighed and shook his head " I see that you don't get it. Watch" he picked up the fruit " Take your food" he moved his hand closer to his head " open your mouth and take a bite!" he bit the fruit. Sparx rumbled enthusiastically when a piece of the fruit disappeared down his gullet " Your turn"

After they averted their gazes they looked at each other, the moment their eyes met they both instantly started to stare at the plates in front of them. After a while they once again looked at each other.

After a moment of silent staring Cynder lowered her head " I'm sorry" she whispered almost painfully

" No, I'm sorry" Spyro answered instantly

She raised her head "It's my fault-"

" I never should have-" Spyro interjected cutting Cynder off

" How could I-" she said before he could finish his sentence

"I shouldn't push-"

" I can't allow-"

"I need to-"

Sparx shook his head while holding it just like he was in pain " Ok that's enough!" he exclaimed " Maybe I didn't make myself clear, my bad but start eating and shut up will you?!" he snarled

They both looked at the dragonfly just to stare at each other moments later, the moment their eyes met they laughed.

Cynder yawned and with a smile took a bite of her food, she chewed it happily and swallowed it down with even more enthusiasm. Licking her mouth she prepared to take another bite, just when the meat was close to her mouth she stopped. She clicked her tongue just like she would be tasting a wine, something was not right, she smelled the meat and jerked her head back in abhorrence, it stink horribly. Putting down the food Cynder clicked her tongue some more, she winced when the taste of a rotten meat invaded her palate. she looked at her plate, something else appeared there instead of a deliciously looking food. A piece of rotten meat laid on the plate, a grey layer already covered most it while some other bits were already crawling with tiny worms, they were slithering all over the table.

Cynder shook her head and clicked her tongue once again, however nothing helped the ugly taste was still there " Can we order some juice?" she asked while wincing in disgust

Sparx shrugged " Why not?"

"Ok then-"

" I'll get it!" Spyro exclaimed and dashed towards the counter

Cynder looked at the plate again and averted her gaze quickly when she spotted the form of a worm, she looked around the room trying to think about something else, didn't matter what as long it's not related with food. She tried the weather, the battles, even thought about Spyro and her feelings towards him but nothing helped, her mind always returned to the meat, its look and ugly taste. She jumped when a pitcher landed on the table which was filled with orange juice.

Spyro looked at Sparx " Whoa, it took some convincing but I've managed to get it somehow. There is plenty of juice in there, we won't even drink it..." his voice trailed off as he looked at the pitcher which was now in Cynder's paw. She kept drinking and drinking and not slowly but very quickly, it seemed like she poured as much as possible juice into her mouth and swallowed it, the bulge that was moving down her throat only confirmed this.

His eyes went wide open when she put down the now empty pitcher, not even a single drop remained inside it "...all" Spyro muttered when he looked at her.

Cynder gasped and licked her mouth, completely satisfied that she was able to quell the horrible taste. The eerie silence bothered her however, she looked around just to see both brothers staring at her with wide eyes.

She smiled " Thirsty"

The brothers only exchanged confused glances between themselves and shrugged before returning to their breakfast.

She observed them as they were eating, making sure that she is ok, it seemed she was since she couldn't taste , see or smell anything. With a satisfied nod Cynder looked at her plate and jerked as she saw the familiar ugly sight once more, and the stench, it was even more intense than before. She looked at Spyro and gagged when she saw as he was chewing a rotten piece of meat, dried blood covered his snout and disgusting worms were falling down from his mouth.

Cynder averted her gaze, unfortunately her emerald eyes stopped on Sparx who instead of juicy fruits was eating what looked like rotten still beating hearts. Horribly smelling blood poured from them as he took a bite, to make things worse worms starting to slither from the hole his teeth made. He took another bite but this time he carried a bunch of living worms with him which soon were crashed between his teeth. Cynder felt as her insides twisted and soon she began to retch.

" I'll wait outside!" she yelled, accidently pushing her plate onto the ground as she dashed towards the exit

The door swung wide open when she barged through them, when in the street she started to look around, the awful taste and smell followed her, it was so horrible that it made her sick. Cynder ran alongside the wall of the Mess hall until she found an alleyway, it wasn't big but it was empty. She entered it, stopped near a wall of a nearby building and started to retch. Cynder felt as everything was raising inside her towards her throat but nothing came out. She began to cough and tears started to cover her eyes, she kept gagging until the horrible feeling subsided along with the disgusting taste and smell.

" Fuck" she cursed under her breath between quick shallow breaths and spat on the ground soon later just to free herself from the faint awkward sensation.

After regaining her composure she decided to return to her friends, just after she rounded a corner she noticed a very muscular malachite drake standing near the entrance to the Mess hall, the dragon named Capro was looking her way, just like he was expecting her. Without hesitation she approached him with her head held up high.

" We aren't feeling well today?" Capro asked with a wryly tone and mischievous grin

"None of your damn business" Cynder retorted coldly and coughed.

The grin on his snout grew wider " I've heard you from here and I was worried that I've missed the opportunity of seeing you in pain and spitting your lungs out"

" Dream on coward"

The drakes eyes flared " Watch out for that poisonous tongue of yours Lightbane or someone might actually tear it off"

Cynder touched her chest in a theatrical manner " Awww" she said with a fake guilt in her voice " Did I bruise your ego? I didn't mean to, really" she smirked

Capro growled " When the time comes I'll bruise something more than just your ego"

She narrowed her eyes on him " Words alone are meaningless"

He grinned evilly " I couldn't agree more but thanks to the lucky turn of events I've heard of someone who prefers action"

She snorted " You will have to man up since you've heard wrong. I can give you my word"

Capro's eyes sparkled intensively that it was hard not to notice it " Your word means nothing to me!" he roared making all the nearby windows scream in pain.

Cynder jerked back in surprise " Whoa, here I thought that you can control yourself but you are acting like I've killed your mother" she cackled wickedly

He growled, bent on his paws and froze his tail " I'm not going to wait, I'll tear you to shreds here and now"

Just when he was about to pounce at her the Mess hall door swung open, Spyro and Sparx were in the doorstep with quite a big group of people standing behind them " Cynder what's going on?" Spyro blurt out with a worried voice.

There was a moment of silence, as both the malachite dragon and the black dragoness played a game of stare, they both didn't want to back up but eventually Capro started to laugh cheerfully " And this is how I'll warn you next time, you will hear me for sure"

Cynder thought about it for a moment, and decided to play along, this was her mess after all. She started to laugh " Yeah even if I forget who roared the shaking windows will always remind me of you"

He nodded with fake approvement " Exactly, a warning is necessary, we don't want anyone to get hurt"

" Who would want that?" she asked rhetorically

Capro smiled kindly and made his way towards the Mess hall " With everything that's going on in the city I'll have no problems in making your life miserable. I promise" he said it with such a tone that everybody would take it as a joke or for an innocent flirt but she knew better and that brief shimmer in his eyes as he entered the building only confirmed that he was serious.

" I can't wait!" Cynder exclaimed in the same seductive tone and wriggled her shoulders flirtouresly

Spyro watched the dragon as he entered the building and the longer he observed him the more he didn't like him, it was odd since he barely knows the drake but he couldn't help it, despise for him grew with every second.

" What was that about?" Spyro hissed when he looked at his female friend

Cynder waved her paw dismissively " Oh nothing important, we were just fooling around" the fake smile still remained on her snout

"Really?" he blurt out irritated " looks like you had a very good time"

"You know, near death experiences bring people closer" she giggled nervously

Spyro chuckled hoarsely " That's right! I shouldn't have disturbed you, it's fun after all!" he exclaimed maniacally

" Dude you are creeping me out" Sparx said with a glimmer of fear in his voice

Cynder jerked back, she was completely caught off guard by his reaction, it looked like he didn't believe or trust her and that made her angry " What has gotten into you?!" she blurt out furiously " Do you..." her voice trailed off as some kind of enlightenment struck her, his reaction reminded her of someone...of herself. She used to feel such anger when she saw that cheetah with blue eyes all over him.

Cynder's eyes shot wide open. She could tell when he was lying and this time he wasn't, his voice reeked of uncertainty perhaps, whatever it was she didn't care. A spark of hope lightened her heart, maybe he feels the same way, maybe... she leaned closer " Spyro is there something you want to tell me?" she whispered in a soft enthralling tone

Realization struck Spyro after her words, it was just like his senses returned to him, he felt like did something terrible, something he should never have done. Spyro looked around in panic, everyone's eyes were focused on him, Sparx was staring at him, the nearby inhabitants were staring at him and what's more important Cynder was staring at him also. A glimpse of her emerald eyes was enough to make his confidence vanish.

His cheeks took on an intense red color " I...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have, it's just...that our fight lately. I... I'm sorry I shouldn't yell at you" he muttered finally

Cynder sighed in defeat " Is that everything you wanted to tell me?" she whispered sadly, however she wasn't completely depressed, he showed her once again just how much he cares about her, even if as a friend. Only as a friend.

" Ye...yeah" Spyro stammered " I keep forgetting that you can take care of yourself"

"No, you were right, maybe I won't be able to handle it myself but if I need help I'll tell you about it, for now just don't get involved ok?"

Spyro stared at her for a while and sighed "Ok" he answered reluctantly

Cynder sighed " I know that I made a mess, we both know that despite what you say, even now sometimes I do things which..." she thought about Capro and his outburst after her words, how could she say such a thing? It was very likely that he lost someone dear to him during her reign and she only rubbed salt into the wound.

"... which I regret later" she finished with a voice full of guilt " I have to redeem myself, please understand this"

Sparx twisted his face in disgust " I'm going to throw up" he muttered

Spyro sighed once more " I understand"

Cynder smiled " You know what will make you feel better? Call me an idiot "

He furrowed a brow " What?"

" I should never call you an idiot since you aren't one. Make it even, don't be shy"

"No"

" Just say: Cynder you are an idiot"

"No"

"Just do it!" she exclaimed

" I won't" he shouted back

" I deserve it, come on!"

"No!"

" Cynder you are an idiot!" Sparx yelled loudly and looked at his brother " Was it so hard?!" he exclaimed angrily and placed his hand on his head soon after " And they call me annoying"

Both dragons looked at the dragonfly with shocked eyes just to look at each other moments later, after a while of quiet staring they both began to laugh.

They've spent some time walking around the city, always accompanied by the sounds of grateful voices whenever Spyro offered a helping paw, sounds of the many taunts as Cynder walked the streets, or Sparx' own voice when he boasted about his accomplishments. It all lasted until they arrived in the City Hall from there they were directed towards the Guardian's Quarters to finally arrive in the library, Volteer's second home.

The library itself was quite small for draconic standards but for a medium sized creatures it still was quite a sight. Chandeliers hung on the dome like ceiling which was covered with dark planks, a big red carpet with different colored patterns laid on the floor. Rows of bookshelves littered the room, the books they were holding were are colorful and sorted in categories, to prevent anyone from misplacing them. On the far side of library a single fireplace could be seen which wasn't used for quite some time, a huge window was inserted into the wall behind it. Near the fireplace stood a single simple desk which was filled with piles of books, they laid one on the top of another creating such big columns that they almost reached the ceiling, they obscured anyone who would sit behind the desk. The group didn't have to see the librarian's face to know that behind all those books seats Volteer, a shuffling on the ground amber tail betrayed him.

" Hi Volteer, you wanted to see us?" Spyro asked as soon as they've stopped near the desk.

The old dragon sprung on his paws instantly just like he had springs in his legs " Spyro, Cynder and Sparx" he started excitedly with his typical high paced speech " You won't conceive how elated I am to see you, so many innumerable engrossing things have transpired!"

Cynder rolled her eyes " Yeah we have heard about the mole"

" Brill is just a sole piece from the whole puzzle, an existing verification of my thesis" he bounced around the room in excitement

Sparx hovered between both young dragons " Tell me again why have you brought me here? He whispered with a tired voice

" Do you recall when I've spoken of the progress? It appears that my deduction was equitable!. Look" Volteer grabbed some books from the desk and presented them to the group " I've researched all of them!" Space-time flexure, Magic- a two sided coin, Every prophecy embroiling purple dragons,Explaining the Unexplained, Where your eyes fail your mind triumphs, Purple dragons- Masters of elements,"

Volteer dropped the books at their paws " That's not everything!" the Guardian dashed for another set of books

" No Volteer!" Spyro shouted with a smile stopping the amber dragon in his tracks " We believe you..."

"We do?" Sparx interjected

" Tell us what's going on" Spyro continued

"Excellent!" Volteer replied happily " Several of these tomes enunciate about indubitable facts, others are based solely on presumptions while some others are unadulterated fiction. All these books allowed me to unravel this glamorous enigma"

Cynder cocked her head "Mystery? What kind of mystery"

" The enigma you and Spyro shaped!"

Sparx cleared his throat

Volteer shot the dragonfly a quick apologetic glance " And Sparx of course" he added

Cynder narrowed her eyes on the dragonfly " You don't even know what he is talking about" she whispered wryly.

Sparx shrugged " Yeah, so? If people say only your names I know that they are making a huge mistake when they don't add me to the list"

She grinned " Keep telling yourself that"

" How could we create an enigma? We were fighting with Malefor, everybody knew that" Spyro said confused

Volteer smiled " Spyro you are mistaken, your accomplishment is commendable but what transpired after the quarrel is much more captivating, the puissance unleashed on that day might cause irremediable alterations on our world"

Spyro nodded " It already happened, the earth was melded together

" Magic's potency is unfathomable, it allows the world to thrive in its own unprecedented way, however its very simple to shake the whole foundation, for example dispensing stupendous amounts of energy may spawn such outcome"

"Let's say I've managed to make a hole in that foundation, what happens?"

" I don't know!" Volteer roared happily " I have my suspicions indubitably but I have to be certain. That is the nature of science, you need to endorse your own ideas"

" Come on Volteer tell us!" Spyro urged the Guardian, curiosity gnawed at him intensely

" Such impetuosity!" the amber dragon exclaimed in awe " I guarantee I elucidate everything but to do that I need your assistance"

" Of course we will help! Tell us what to do"

" Join me on my travel"

Spyro nodded unhesitatingly " Gladly"

"When we are leaving?" Cynder asked curiously

Volteer grinned, he had difficulties in hiding his excitement " Now"