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I was in a very deep sleep in my bed, I groaned when the sun hit my eyes, and then I raised my head and let out a yawn. I got up on my feet and stretched, my claws digging in the stone floor.

I shook my head and walked out on the balcony, looking out at the city of Warfang, the dragon city.

As I gazed about, a voice came out of nowhere and startled me, "Hey Spyro! About time you got up!" I jumped a bit and smiled when I saw a little glowing yellow dragonfly flew to me with a smile on his face, it was my foster brother, Sparx.

I giggled, "Sparx! You really scared me! This is the second time this week that you've scared me in my own home."

Sparx floated in front of him and just shrugged, "Yeah well, somebody had to wake you up sometime. Sometimes you sleep in!"

I shook my head, "I don't always sleep in." Then I glanced away, "Well, not every morning."

Sparx just crossed his arms, "Yeah I mean, ever since you've gotten older, you have been sleeping in lately! Now me your brother has to wake you up every now and then! I gotta say, it's kinda getting old."

I narrowed my eyes at him, "Sparx, quit complaining!" Then I grinned at him, "After all you've always stuck by me for years. Even when I'm in danger, YOU have always stood by my side."

Sparx grinned right back at me, "Oh sure! I like getting attacked by apes and grublins! Not to mention an evil purple dragon who wanted to destroy the world and that was years ago bro! Now these days, I'm just waking you up every now and then to make sure YOU ARE UP."

I giggled, "First of all, you were hardly attacked by apes and grublins, they've always attacked me! Second you never even met Malefor. Only me and Cynder did. You always duck and cover when danger comes around the corner."

Sparx's jaw has dropped and he stuttered, "What? That ain't true! I sometimes put up a fight."

I shook my head and giggled, "Well if you don't like to wake me up, at least stay with your family that you've made. After all my nephew probably doesn't agree that his daddy is waking his uncle every morning of every day."

Sparx waved me off, "Nah, my family can wait. Besides my girl is not in the mood for talking right now, I..." Then he scratched the back of his head, "Kinda made her mad."

I gave him a concerned look, "What happened?"

Sparx just shook his head, "Don't worry about it. Things will work out sooner or later. I hope."

I nodded, "Ok, if you say so." Then I changed the subject, "By the way thanks for waking me up, I'm supposed to go meet with Terrador, Cyril, and Volteer today."

Sparx's eyes went wide, "Oh I remember what today is! Today is the day that everyone in Warfang is celebrating the end of the war. I think it's the eighth anniversary."

I smiled and nodded at him, "Yep, eight years....They go by real fast."

Then Sparx gave me a devilish grin and said, "Well I hope you get to see spikey today. I wonder why you two haven't been together lately? You two looked pretty close, closer than me and you, I guess."

I had a glum look on my face and looked down at the ground, "It's complicated."

Sparx got concerned and flew close to my face, "You know, you have been acting moody lately. You ok, bro?"

I didn't look up and simply said, "I'm fine."

Sparx gestured his hand to me, "Look buddy, you know I'm there for you. You can always talk to old Sparx here. After all we always talked to each other."

I finally looked at him and smiled, "I know Sparx." Then I started to walk back into my bedroom and I looked over my shoulder and said, "I'll talk later, ok? I really need to meet up with Terrador and the others."

Sparx waved at me, "Alright, later!" Then he flew away from my balcony. Leaving me alone in my own home.

After he left, I had the glum look on my face as before. I closed my eyes and sighed. Then I walked to my bedroom mirror and looked at my reflection. Even when I'm older I still look the same as before. Of course I was little when I stopped Malefor from destroying the world. I've gotten bigger. Bigger as in I'm big just like Terrador and the other guardians. Cynder is as well.

If you're wondering about me, well I'm Spyro and I'm just the latest purple dragon who has saved the world eight years ago and now here I am living in Warfang, the dragon city.

Basically I became a hero and so has Cynder. Of course I received a lot of praise from everyone, some citizens still consider Cynder to be evil, because of what she has done. Even Cynder still feels guilty.

I suppose I can tell you how I have gotten myself involved in that. Well, you see I didn't always thought that I was a dragon, you see when I was growing up in a swamp years ago with Sparx, my foster brother, I thought that I was a dragonfly just like him and my mom and dad.

But one day a group of apes came into the swamp one day and attacked Sparx, and on that day when I breathed fire at one of the apes, that's when I realized that I wasn't a dragonfly after all. I was...Something else.

After my parents told me the truth, I decided to leave my home that I grew up in, and find out where I came from. Sparx came with me of course and I was glad that he did, I would have been alone if he didn't come with me.

Me and Sparx went into a cave while we were making our journey and met a dragon named Ignitus, the fire guardian. And from him that's when I knew the truth about me. That I was a dragon, a special kind of dragon at least. Ever since I met him I became involved in the war that has went on for years. Fighting to protect anyone and anything from the Dark Masters forces. Malefors forces to be exact.

Ignitus became my teacher and soon I rescued the other guardians who were held captive by the black dragon who has served for the dark masters forces, Cynder. As soon as I rescued them, I realized I could breathe other than fire, I could also breathe electricity, ice and earth. After all I am a purple dragon, the only kind of dragon who can breathe more than one element.

Of course at first we were enemies, but when Ignitus told me the truth about her, that's when I realized she came from the same place as I have...The dragon temple and grotto to be exact.

You see...Years ago before I was born, Cynders egg has been taken away by Malefors forces. Why? Because Malefor wanted a dragon from the year of the dragon to open the portal that he was trapped in. The Convexity, that's what the place is called. You see the plan was that Cynder needed to power up four crystals, each come from the power of each guardian, including Ignitus. That's why she kidnapped each and every one of them. She has succeeded and placed the last crystal onto the gate, releasing Malefors spirit.

Me and Cynder have fought, but I managed to use my powers to break hold of Malefors influence on her and she became small just like me. And ever since that day, me and her have been...Close. Ok, I'll admit I was starting to like her to be honest, but I didn't reveal those feelings at first. Of course I even had a feeling she felt the same way about me, but I decided to keep things platonic for a while, we had a war to fight.

That's when the whole night of eternal darkness came and the celestial moons were at a full eclipse, over the Mountain of Malefor, where Malefors spirit was at and I was supposed to find the Chronicler. The mythical dragon of immeasurable wisdom. One who chronicles everyone's lives, including mine.

When I found the Chronicler that's when I learned the truth about the dark master. It turns out he's a purple dragon just like me. But only he was different than me, he was evil. And even after I found the Chronicler, it turned out he wanted me to stay with him, to live and fight another day. But when I found out that Cynder was in trouble and she was taking to Mountain of Malefor, I knew I had to save her. Sparx came along with me as well. I always did like Sparx with me, even though he was scared, but he never backed down. He had a lot of courage than he realized.

We went to the mountain, even when I still remember it, even when I'm older, that place still frightens me. We found Cynder there being held captive by Gaul, the ape king. I fought him and when the rays of the solar eclipse shined down at the mountain and on to me, I became...Different. I became something that wasn't me. I had a lot of power that I never had and I destroyed Gaul with it.

I became guilty when I destroyed him with that power, but Cynder never thought any different about me and neither did Sparx. But before we could escape the mountain, the whole place started to collapse and we were trapped. At that moment, I realized I could keep us safe and I told Cynder and Sparx to get close to me and soon I saved us from dying in the mountain by using my power to turn us into crystal. Soon after that we were like that for three years.

Three years have passed and it turned out Malefor has been unleashed during the night of the eternal darkness. And ever since then, everyone has been at war. But only Malefor's forces were stronger than the apes. He was more stronger indeed.

After we woke up from our crystal slumber, me and Cynder were practically stuck together. Why is that? Because after we were free from our crystal slumber Malefors forces kidnapped and then there was this magical chain that kept us together, the chain was crafted by Malefor himself. So there was no way we would get separated. But we didn't let that stop us from fighting, despite the chain we never gave up hope.

In fact we made it to Warfang the dragon city with the help of a cheetah warrior named, Hunter. It turned out Ignitus sent him to find me and I was glad that he did. Hunter was a big help to us. As soon as we arrived the city was under attack by Malefors forces, including the ancient earth Golem. It was big indeed! Me and Cynder even destroyed it! Against all odds, we stopped it from destroying anything else.

We reunited with the Guardians, including Ignitus, and soon we were all stuck together until the very end. But one night while all of us were wondering in Warfang during the night, Malefors face came from a dark crystal. With a warning...That he resurrected the Destroyer. The giant rock monster, that has the power to change the world. By destroying it.

We all made an attempt to stop that from happening, but it was no use. It still kept going to that volcano, where Malefor lies waiting.

We even had one final plan, to confront Malefor and stop him once and for all. Only me and Cynder were at it alone. Of course we were both scared to confront him, but we didn't have a choice, we both knew we had to stop him.

We made it to Malefors Lair and finally met him face to face. Malefor was so manipulating and scary all at the same time. He even told me that it was my fault that I brought him back and he even told me that Cynder was manipulating me all along. But me and Cynder both knew that wasn't true. Cynder was different than that. She was...Special.

Even Malefor tried to turn Cynder against me of all things. I could never forget that moment. He had his influence on her and she attacked me. I thought I've lost her and I didn't fight back, I...Really cared about her.

While she was attacking me, she started yelling at me to fight back. But I never did, and she kept asking me, why won't you fight back? I only answered, because you have left me nothing to fight for. Soon after I said that Cynder became normal again and she replied there's always something. That's when I knew she came back, I never did forget that moment we had together.

Soon after she became normal, we fought against Malefor together. We even fought inside the volcano, in the heart of the world. In fact we even succeeded, the dragon spirits pulled Malefor into the heard of the world and then he was gone.

But that didn't stop the world from being destroyed, you see me and Cynder were too late, the Destroyer already reached the volcano and the process for the world to be destroyed began.

We almost did give up hope, but then a voice inside my head made me realize that only I can save the world. I was meant to. Cynder stood by me for that and while I used my power to save the world, I heard her whisper, 'I love you.' That was another moment I didn't forget. Of course up to this day, I wonder now if it was still my imagination. I never even asked Cynder that question.

But despite everything that was happening, I managed to rebuild the world. I saved everyone that I cared about and everything. It...Was amazing.

Me and Cynder escaped the volcano and we were in a new world. A new age, a age of peace. Just like Ignitus envisioned. Me and Cynder were flying alone for a few days together, just enjoying our happy ending together. But soon we came back to Warfang and Sparx, Hunter, Terrador, Cyril, and Volteer saw us and we've all rejoiced. Sparx even thought I was dead. He even trusted Cynder more than ever before, after she came back with me. Sparx never trusted Cydner, even when she became normal and not evil, like me. But in the end, he finally had her trust, and Sparx and Cynder became friends ever since. He even still calls her spikey.

Eight years have passed since everything that happened in that war. Me and Cynder were declared heroes. Well I was declared as a hero mostly, but I still shared the praise with Cynder. I loved her as well.

I sighed while I was staring at me own reflection in the mirror. Eight years, eight long years. And it still feels like that nothing much has changed. Not even me...

I still have dreams about everything that happened, even about Cynder being evil again. I even still dream about...HIM.

I shut my eyes tight, trying not to let the tears form. I can't forget the past, that's why I've been moody lately, according to Sparx. And because of the past, that's why Cynder and I are not together right now. And that has been going on since...Two years ago, I think.

I shook my head and took a deep breath, then I let it out. I can't let the past get to me now. Everyone is celebrating eight years of me and Cynder's heroism, and I can't let it get to me. After a moment of staring at my own reflection, I walked out of my room to meet with the other Guardians.

*****

I was reading a book in the library in Warfang. The book is about a cheetah who finds the Chronicler after he had made a long journey to find him. I smiled at the thought. This book is my favorite, whenever I get the chance I go to library and find this book and read it alone.

While I was reading, a voice coming from a hatchling, a little ice dragon came to me and happily said, "Hi Ms. Cynder!"

I beamed at the little dragon, "Well hello there! Where's your mom?"

The hatchling then sat down on it haunches and had a bored look on his face, "Somewhere in the library, she's trying to find this book that I have no idea what it is and I got bored. I'm just wondering around."

I giggled, "Well you seem to be the adventurous type, you really remind me of him."

The hatchling cocked his head, "Who?"

I looked away with a sad look on my face. Thinking about him.

The hatchling went to me and poked me with his paw, "Ms. Cynder, are you okay?"

I looked down at him, putting up a smile and nodded, "Yes, I'm ok."

The hatchling looked up at me with concern, "You just...Looked weird."

I nodded again, "Yeah. I was just thinking about him."

The hatchling asked, "Who? Is he your friend?"

I smiled and nodded, "Well...We were more than friends once." I looked away from him again and just stared at the bookshelves, "We were...Close."

The hatchling went right in front of me and asked, "What's his name?"

I smiled and answered, "Spyro."

The hatchling gasped and beamed, "The great purple dragon who saved the world?! I forgot you were with him."

I laughed and I looked down at him and then I patted his head, "Of course we were. If it wasn't for me, he wouldn't have saved the world."

The hatchling nodded, "Yeah, that's right." Then he looked down at his feet.

I grew concerned for him, "Something wrong, young one?"

The hatchling looked up at me and said, "I've heard a lot of things about you. From my friends actually."

I cocked my head, and my face went to curiosity, "What things?"

The hatchling at first was hesitant and then he answered, "Well...I heard that you were...Evil once. That you worked with the ape army and worked for the dark master."

I closed my eyes and sighed. I would never forget those memories. Then I looked down at him and asked, "So...Are you afraid of me?"

He shook his head, "No, of course not. Of course I never knew that about you, but...I would never hate you. I guess that's why my mom doesn't want me around you." Then he had a depressed look on his face.

I had a solemn look on my face and lowered my face to his level, "I'm sorry you had to know those things about me."

He shook his head again, "It's not your fault. I don't think it's your fault to begin with. In fact I know what you've done before. But I don't think you're...Evil. In fact you really are nice to me."

I nodded and then I said, "Listen, even you had to know the truth sooner or later. Someday you had to know about me. I've known you for a few years and sometimes you were just alone. Just like me. But I know we're not that different. I would always be your friend. And....I have regretted the things that I've done. But I'm redeeming myself from those things and if anyone ever treats you differently, you come talk to me. Trust me, I'm a good listener."

The hatchling gave me a smile and then he wrapped his forearms around my leg and he said, "Thanks, Ms. Cynder."

I smiled down at him and started petting his back while he was hugging me, "You're welcome, little one."

That's when his mother came around the corner and found us. She glared at me and then she sat down on her haunches and scooped up her son in her paws. She angrily asked her son, "What do you think your doing? You know you're not supposed to be with her!"

He was squirming in her mothers paws and whined, "But mom, Ms. Cynder is not like that! She's my best friend!"

Then she glared at me again and said, "You stay away from my son, Terror of the Skies." Then the mother bit down on her son's tail, stood on four legs and started carrying him away.

I had a sad look as I watched them walk away, and looked down at my feet. Why won't everyone just accept me? I'm not who they think I am.

I know I did a lot of bad things in the past, but I don't do them anymore. I shut my eyes tight as a tear fell down my cheek.

I may be the black dragon Cynder, but I will never be evil EVER again. Not ever, EVER.

*****

Me and Terrador were having a walk on top of the wall together in Warfang. Overlooking the city on one side and the other side the wall is a beautiful landscape with trees and flowers. It's a beautiful day.

Terrador interrupted my thoughts, "Spyro."

I looked at him while we were walking, "Sorry, what did you say?"

Terrador the earth Guardian smiled at me and said, "I said, these years have gone by real fast. In face too fast even for me."

I laughed, "Yeah well, every time I get older, I still feel the same."

Terrador chuckled, "Don't we all?"

I asked him while we were walking, "So...How's it going trying find a replacement for you? I mean I remember you and the others telling me that you guys were planning to retire and find replacements to take your place as Guardians."

Terrador nodded, "It's going well. Actually, I found a suitable candidate that'll take my place. He would be the perfect Earth Guardian."

I beamed at him, "Good! I can't wait to see who it'll be, is it someone I know?"

Terrador shook his head, "No, in fact he's not from Warfang. He's a bright young dragon. Full of ambition and wisdom."

I giggled, "That's good." Then we finally stopped and sat on our haunches and looked out at the land on the other side of the wall. It was a beautiful sight indeed. I sighed a minute after we sat down.

Terrador gave me a look and said, "You okay, young dragon?"

I nodded, "Yeah I'm fine. I just...Got a lot on my mind."

Terrador hummed and then he said, "You know, you have been acting different lately. In fact you haven't been acting like your naïve, cheerful self. At first I thought you've just grown out of that and that was just a phase. But now...I'm not so sure anymore."

I shut my eyes and said, "Terrador...I've been thinking about...HIM."

Terrador frowned when he looked at me, "Who?"

"Ignitus. I mean...I really miss him."

Terrador nodded, "I know, we all do." Then he looked out at the land, "Hard to believe he's gone."

I opened my eyes, but I didn't look at Terrador, "It's more than that. I feel like he's haunting me. Ever since he died in that fire, eight years ago, I feel like he's always there with me, but he won't talk to me."

Terrador didn't look at me either and said, "Yeah, I sometimes feel haunted by the souls that I didn't save in time." Then he looked at me and said, "You know something, Spyro? Sometimes I can hear them talking to me, in my dreams. And that scares me. It's like I said all warriors feel fear, there's no shame in that."

I shook my head, "But I don't know how to deal with it."

Terrador then went on, "Spyro, let me tell you something. Sometimes, it easy to just let go. Even when it's someone that you cared about the most. I know that you and Ignitus were close when you first met him."

I had tears in my eyes but they didn't fall yet, "He was...Like a father to me."

Terrador nodded, "I knew that for a fact. In fact...He thought of you as a son to him. He never even had hatchlings, he never had a chance."

I looked at him surprised, "Really? He...He did?"

Terrador nodded, "He wanted to tell you that for a long time. But he never had a chance."

I looked down at the ground again and finally the tears started falling to the ground.

Terrador gave me a comforting voice and said, "Spyro, I understand how you feel. I miss him too. I've know him for a long time. We were like brothers, comrades. We fought together for years. And I'm not the only one, Cyril and Volteer miss him too."

I muttered, "Not as much as me."

Terrador then went on, "Spyro listen, he would not want you to feel sad. He would want you to be happy. I do miss him, I really do. But I can't let despair destroy me. We are in a new age now. An age of peace. I don't want to be deep In sorrow thinking about him, I have to remember all the good times I've had with him."

I shook my head and looked at him, "I can't Terrador."

Terrador cocked his head, "Why can't you? At least talk to me."

I tried to form words, but my tightening throat prevented me from doing so. I shook my head and then I flew away, away from Terrador. I heard him calling out to me but I didn't look back.

I flew through Warfang and I made it to my home and landed on my balcony. Used my hind feet for a good landing then I landed my front feet on the floor. After that I walked into my bedroom and I flailed on my bed and buried my face into my forearms. I started sobbing.

I'm sorry Ignitus. I'm so sorry. I didn't save you and it's all my fault.

I'll never forgive myself. EVER.

*****

Night finally came at Warfang and the celebration finally came for the eighth anniversary of the end of the war.

I was walking around the city with Hunter, the cheetah warrior who came to Warfang for a visit. I haven't seen him for a long time.

Hunter looked up at me and said "Well Cynder, I'm surprised you don't have any hatchlings yet. In fact I'm wondering why."

I blushed after he said that, "ME having hatchlings?" I shook my head while we were walking, "Nah, I don't think I could handle that."

Hunter gave her a mock expression, "Why not? Everyone has hatchlings now and then. You would be surprised how good it feels to have a child."

I smiled at him, "Well....I just haven't went down to that level with anyone yet."

Hunter frowned, "Why? I thought you were with Spyro, how is the purple dragon?"

That's when Cyril and Volteer came, apparently they were arguing about something, Cyril said, "How many times do I have to tell you? Every time I try to tell you something, it feels like you just use your electric tongue to interrupt me. I mean what gives, you annoying twat!?"

Volteer rolled his eyes, "Just because I'm annoying sometimes, doesn't mean I don't have feelings and the reason why I usually interrupt you is because you always talk about your stinking lineage! I mean for ancestors sake Cyril, it's not like all of us have heard that before!"

Cyril shot a glare at him, "At least I don't just babble and babble and babble non stop, every time we are in a conversation."

Volteer shot a glare at him as well, "Well at least I don't show off, like you do!"

Cyril growled after he said that, "Why I outa-"

I interrupted them, "Ok, old timers. You better not get into another fight again. Maybe you two should go find someone to be with, you know a female counterpart of you two. Someone who would understand you."

Volteer only muttered, "If only he wasn't a show off, he would have a girlfriend by now."

Cyril shot at him, "You shut up!"

Then Sparx came flying down and hollered, "Hey homies! What's up?"

I smiled at him, "Hey there, you glowing knat, how's it going tonight?"

Sparx raised his hands in defense, "Whoa hold on there spikey! I don't call you names like that! Besides that I'm a dragonfly, not a knat!"

I giggled and remarked, "You look like one."

Sparx then raised his fists as if getting ready to fight me, "Alright spikey! You wanna fight? Come on put them up!"

All of us including Hunter laughed at the whole scene. Then Cyril said, "Still just being an arrogant one as usual huh? You haven't changed a bit Sparx."

Sparx shot at him, "Nice to see you too, you show off."

Volteer laughed and declared, "Hah! Told you you're a show off!"

Cyril shook his head, "I'm out of here." Then he walked away while Volteer followed him, still babbling away.

Sparx shook his head and crossed his arms after they left, "Those two still bicker at each other as usual."

Hunter grinned at Sparx, "You and Spyro were just the same, you guys bicker."

Sparx shook his head and looked at Hunter, "No we haven't. Usually I'm the only one who bickers."

I giggled and shook my head and then asked Sparx, "Speaking of Spyro, have you seen him? I was hoping I would see him tonight, but I haven't."

Spark nodded, "Well he's not joining the festivities. He's just all alone at the garden."

I cocked my head, "Why? What's he doing there?"

Sparx shrugged, "Heck if I know. I asked him, but he didn't say anything. He's been getting worse lately."

I asked him, "What do you mean?"

Sparx sighed, "Well he has been moody lately, but he always told me he's fine, yeah I don't think so."

I offered, "Maybe I'll go talk to him. After all we are close."

Sparx said, "You do whatever you want spikey. I'm going to get something to eat, I'm so hungry I could eat a dragon." My face went wide and then he said, "Not eat you spikey, don't worry about it, sheesh." Then he flew past my head and hollered at Hunter, "Hey big cheetah dude, you coming or not?"

Hunter rolled his eyes and said to me, "I'll talk later, Cynder." Then he went after Sparx.

When I was alone I thought about Spryo. Spyro...What has happened to you?

******

I was sitting alone in the garden, just having time to myself.

I shut my eyes real tight when I was thinking about Ignitus. Ignitus...I wish you were here with me. I need you.

While I was in my own thoughts, a voice interrupted them, "Spyro." I gasped in shock and whirled around and saw Cynder.

I cocked my head, "Cynder? What are you doing here?"

Cynder took a few steps toward me, "I came to talk to you."

I giggled, "Well it looks like you were doing more than that, you scared me."

Cynder giggled as well, "Sorry, I didn't make too much noise."

I shook my head, "Don't be. Its...Good to have company."

Cynder walked till she was standing beside me, "May I?" I nodded and she sat down beside me and we looked up at the stars.

Cynder asked, "So...What are you doing here?"

I answered without looking at her, "Just thinking about stuff."

"What stuff?"

I shook my head, "Just stuff." Then I looked at her finally and said, "So how's the festival? I thought you would enjoy it."

She looked at me and said, "It wouldn't be the same without you."

I lowered my head and said, "Oh." Then we looked up at the stars again. Cynder giggled and then I looked at her, "What?"

Cynder stopped giggling and said, "I was just thinking about stuff too."

Now I was curious, "Oh yeah? What's it about?"

Cynder looked at me and said, "I was thinking about all the good times we've had together. After we stopped Malefor."

I smiled at her, "Really? Any details?"

She giggled, "Do you remember that time when me and you were chasing each other in the meadow, a couple of days after we saved the world? Well I think that one was my favorite."

I laughed, "Well I think that my favorite memory of us together is...When I told you that I loved you."

Cynder looked at me and she blushed, "That one I really remember. And I thought I was supposed to say that to you."

I giggled, "Would have worked both ways, you know."

She nodded, "I know." Then she had a concerned look on her face, "Spyro, what's the matter? You don't look like yourself."

I sighed and then I said, "I know. It's just...I've thinking about the past lately. I mean everything that we've went through. About how I met you, about the Chronicler, about my adventures, and about him."

She cocked her head, "Who's him?" I didn't answer her and then she said, "Well I've been thinking about the past lately as well. Mostly about you. I mean, I really miss those times we've had together, I mean we were so close."

I muttered, "Very close."

Cynder went on, "Exactly, so why won't we just get back together again? I mean I still don't understand why we aren't?"

I sighed and then I asked, "Cynder...Do you still feel traumatized about everything that happened to us?"

She frowned, "You mean, do I still think about all the horrible things that I've done and still feel guilty about it?" She hesitated and finally she answered, "Yes, I do."

I sighed again, "Cynder...I feel like I can't let go of the past and it still bothers me. You see the reason why we aren't together is because of THAT."

She nodded, "Well even the past still haunts me. I mean-"

I gazed at her fiercely, "You don't get it. Sometimes I dream that you'll be evil again and you might kill me. That's one thing that I fear the most."

She shook her head, "But I wouldn't do that to you. I mean, how could you think I would do that to you, after all that we've went through?"

I shook my head, "I don't know."

She took a step to me, "Spyro...I love you and I would never do that to you, EVER. Not in a million years."

I gazed at her and I smiled, "Cynder, can I ask you something?" She nodded and I asked, "Eight years ago, when I was about to save the world from being destroyed, I think I heard a faint voice and I think it came from you, you said 'I love you.' I was wondering...Did you really say it?"

She smiled at me, "You know the answer to that. I love you."

I smiled back at her staring into her eyes. We didn't say another word for a few seconds. Then very slowly she started to learn her head closer to mine. Getting ready to kiss me. Suddenly I backed away from her and said, "NO." I turned around and just sat down.

Cynder had a guilty look and asked, "Did I do something wrong?"

I looked back at her and said, "I can't do this."

She looked shocked and said, "What? Why?"

I shook my head, "Because I don't want to hurt you."

Cynder then walked in front of me and sat down in front of me, "What do you mean?"

I gazed at her again, "I mean...Cynder what if something happened to you? Something so bad and it was my fault. I wouldn't forgive myself if that happened."

Cynder shook her head, "Spyro the war's over. Nothing's going to happen to me, you've made sure of that years ago."

Then I had a guilty look on my face, "But I didn't save everyone Cynder. I didn't save HIM."

Cynder finally figured out who I was talking about and then she shook her head, "You didn't kill him Spyro. You didn't kill Ignitus."

I shouted at her, "Don't you get it Cynder?! If it wasn't for me then Ignitus would still be alive right now."

Cynder assured, "Spyro, I was there remember? And there was nothing you could have done. Ignitus had to get us through the belt of fire, don't you remember? He wanted us to go through it, he wanted us to save the world. He sacrificed himself for us."

Then I had tears in my eyes, "But I didn't want him to die. I...I want my father back!" Then I looked down at the ground, "I don't want to hurt you Cynder, I can't bear of losing you too." Then I started sobbing in front of her.

Cynder had a sad look and she tried to shield myself from the world with her wings. Her wings were about to touch my back and then I looked up at her and backed away from her again, "Don't!" I shook my head fiercely.

Cynder had a hurtful look and walked toward me again, "Spyro-"

Then I shouted at her, "Just leave me alone!" Then I took to the skies. Cynder calling out to me after I flew "SPYRO!", but I didn't go back down. I sobbed while I was flying.

I will never hurt you Cynder, I will never forgive myself if I ever hurt you.

*****

I was sleeping in my own bed, after I flew away from Cynder. I never even left my room ever.

I moved at bit in my bed just remembering what I've done tonight. I just flew away from Cynder. How can I do that to her?

I had to do that, to protect her from myself. I love her and I would never forgive myself if something terrible happened to her.

I love her. I love her so much. I won't hurt her, just like I hurt Ignitus. I won't let her die as well. To protect her I need to stay away from her. I can't take the chance.

I opened my eyes and more tears fell down my face, I looked out the balcony window and then I thought about Ignitus again.

Ignitus...Are you there?

Then I shouted at the ancestors if they could ever hear me, "Why? Why me?! Why do I have to live while someone that I cared about dies? Ignitus didn't deserve to die, he was like a father to me. I didn't want anyone else to die, but I couldn't save him. I'm....I'm no better than Malefor. I'm a monster as well! I deserve to die! Not him, ME!" Then I buried my head into the pillows again and sobbed.

I sobbed for a long time and then suddenly I saw a bright light shining through the balcony window. I lifted my head from the pillows and just stared at it. Then I could see a figure on the balcony. It was walking in my room now. When the light finally went away, I immediately recognized the face and sucked in a breath. It was Ignitus. But only he wasn't red anymore, he looked different. He looked just like the Chronicler. He was dressing like him and his color is now blue.

I had tears falling down my face again, "Ignitus....Is that...You?"

Ignitus walked up to me with a smile on his face, "It's been a long time, hasn't it?"

Suddenly I jumped out of the bed and wrapped my neck around his hugging him tight. Ignitus gasped in shock after I did that to him and then I cried to him, "I thought I would never see you again. I...I thought you were gone forever!" Then I sobbed once more.

Ignitus then smiled while I was hugging him and he calmly said, "It's alright Spyro, I was never gone, I was always there for you."

I continued to sob for a long time.

*****

After my tearful reunion with my mentor, me and him chatted for a while, like how he became the new Chronicler, after I saved the world.

I said to him, "So all this time, for eight years, you took the Chroniclers place? All this time, you were alive?"

Ignitus nodded, "It seems to look that way, yes."

I shouted at him, "But that was so long ago! I thought you were dead!"

He shook his head, "No, I wasn't. Its like I said before, I was always there for you. Even when I'm some place else."

I smiled at him, "You...You're living on White Isle now?"

Ignitus nodded and smiled. I asked him, "So why are you here? Did you come back here, to live in Warfang after all these years? Well if that's the case, let me take you to Cynder. She would love to see you and-"

Ignitus lowered his head and closed his eyes, "I'm sorry but...I can't."

I grinned at him, "Why? Of course you can."

He shook his head, "No I can't, young dragon. You see I'm the Chronicler now. Chosen to chronicle all the lives of every dragon and creature known to this world. I can't stay here."

I lowered my head as well, "So that means, I won't be able to see you again?"

Ignitus looked at me, "Now I wouldn't say that, I've told you before, I was always there for you and I always will be."

I cocked my head at him, "So why are you here?"

He answered, "To see you and talk to you. To show you what's right and what's wrong."

"What do you mean? I don't understand."

Ignitus took a step toward me, "Spyro...You must understand that it wasn't your fault that you thought that I've died in that fire, eighth years ago. It was never your fault. In fact, I've been watching you for some time now. Seeing you all depressed and what not, because you were thinking about me and what you thought you've done. You never killed me. I was willing to die for you and Cynder. In order for you to save the world, it was a necessary sacrifice. Spyro...I've felt guilty for a long time, because I didn't save the other eggs at the grotto years ago before you were born."

He sighed, "And I also couldn't save Cynder in time and with that she couldn't live a normal life at first and I still blame myself for that. But then I learned something about you two, and do you know what that is?"

I shook my head and then he answered, "You two gave me hope again. You have always gave me hope, when I needed it the most. You two never gave u on the world when you two thought that I was gone. You've found the strength for each other and you followed each others hearts. And that never failed you when you confronted Malefor. So you have nothing to be sorry for and you shouldn't blame yourself."

I felt a few tears falling down my face, "Ignitus, it wasn't just that I blamed myself, I was also afraid of what I might become...One day."

Ignitus actually figured it out and asked, "You were afraid that you would become Malefor one day? Is that why you left Cynder tonight? Is that why you thought you would hurt her?"

I nodded, "Ignitus...No one never knew why Malefor became evil, he was different before, but one day he became evil. Everyone trusted him and look what happened."

Ignitus just shook his head, "Spyro, you will never be like him."

I asked, "How do you know? How would you know that?"

He assured me, "Because I know you, young dragon. I know you because of who you are. Not what you are. You have a heart, deep inside you and that's why you never gave in into the darkness. You're stronger than you think."

I said, "Ignitus during the night on the night of eternal darkness, at the mountain of Malefor. I wasn't myself. When the rays of the eclipse touched me and engulfed me, I wasn't myself. I became different for a bit, and even when I'm myself, I still feel it. Honestly that's why I'm afraid I'll hurt Cynder, and that's why we're not together like we were before."

Ignitus made a few more steps toward me, "Spyro, what happened to you before, it's all in the past. You can't let the past control you. You need to find the happiness that you were looking for and embrace it. Or else if you don't then you're no better than Malefor. He was alone, don't be like him. Be who you are. Why? Because I believe in you, just like I had before."

I glanced at the floor for a sec and then I looked at Ignitus, "Wow, I never really thought about it that way. I guess I let the past get to me more than I thought."

He gave me a comforting smile, "You're better than you think. I know you that much. And let me ask you a question, do you still love Cynder?" I nodded and then he said, "Then you have to be with her. You two share a bond more special than everyone else. That's why you two were stuck together before. She still needs you, young dragon. She needs you more than you know. Don't let it end this way."

I nodded and smiled, "I..I will. I'll do it. I'll try."

Ignitus then said, "Promise me, promise me you will find happiness."

I smiled and nodded, "I promise."

Ignitus smiled, "Good, that's all I want you to do. The war is over, live the life you've always wanted. And don't ever forget this conversation, and do not forget that I'm always there for you, even when you can't see me, even you would see me in your dreams. I will always watch you."

I grinned at him, "Ok."

Then Ignitus turned around to go to the balcony and before he got on there I said, "Wait!" He turned around and looked at me. I said, "Terrador told me that you thought I was like a son to you, is that true?"

Ignitus nodded, 'When I first met you and after you got me back into the dragon temple years ago, and also by your personality I thought of you as my son. I've never felt this close to anyone before. In fact, I never even had hatchlings."

I smiled at him and said, "Well...I can tell you the truth, you were like a father to me as well. I always thought of you as a father."

He frowned, "I thought you already had a father?"

I nodded, "I do, but I also consider you as my father. So...Can I call you...Dad? I mean, I never did before."

Ignitus smiled, "Of course you can...Son." He winked at me. Then a bright light came behind him and then he suddenly faded away. I heard him say his final words before he completely faded away, "I love you, son." Then he was gone and so did the light.

I just stood there, tears falling down. I said to the empty space, "I love you too, father." Then I smiled after I said that.

I think it's time for me to make things right.

*****

During the night I went to Cynders house. I went through the front door and then I made my way to her bedroom.

Finally I went through her bedroom door and found her sleeping peacefully on her bed, all curled up. I walked slowly toward her, trying not to wake her up too soon.

When I walked real close to her, Cynder opened her eyes and then she gasped when she saw me. She raised her head and looked at me all groggily, she said, "Spyro, it's late. What's the matter?"

I only stared at her, with only happiness. Then I said, "I'm sorry, Cynder. For everything."

She looked at me with concern, "Spyro?"

I raised my paw to silence her, then I put it down and said, "I should have listened to you. I should have let the past go. But I didn't, but then I realized something. I realized that I was losing you more than everything else. I thought I was protecting you by staying away from you, but the truth is, I am hurting you and I won't let that happen again. I care about you a lot more than anyone else. I could never find someone else who is like you. You really are beautiful. We understand each other and we talk to each other about everything. I...Miss you. And I love you."

Cynder started to cry and said "You have no idea how long I've waited for you to say that. I've been waiting for you for a long time. You always seemed to understand me, and never judged me even after I was not evil anymore. You've believed in me a lot more than anyone else. And...I've missed you too. I love you." Then she gave me a smile.

I stared lovingly into her eyes, "Cynder." Then I got onto her bed.

Cynder slowly rolled onto her back and looked up at me with a smile plastered on her face. I got on top of her, my paws on both sides of her head. We were face to face now and I was staring down at her. I smiled down at her and said, "I love you Cynder."

She looked up at me and said, "I love you too, Spyro." Then I slowly pressed my mouth to hers and kissed her deeply. Our tongues touching each others. I pulled away and then I kissed her again.

For the first time in a long time, we were together again.

*****

One Year Later

I was sitting out on the balcony looking up at the beautiful sky. The morning didn't look too bad.

While I was standing alone, Cynder came and sat beside me, she smiled, "Good morning, handsome." She rubbed her head against my shoulder.

I returned the gesture when I rubbed my head against her head, "Good morning, beautiful. How was your sleep?"

She yawned and then she said, "It was great. Considering how you were snoring." She giggled.

My jaw dropped and I said, "I do not snore!" Then she laughed hard. Soon I started laughing with her.

I gazed lovingly in her eyes after we stopped laughing and she looked at me as well, then we shared a kiss together. We pulled away when we both heard a voice, "Hey lovebirds, good morning!"

I whirled around and saw that it was Sparx, with a big toothy grin on his face.

Cynder giggled and sarcastically said, "Geez Sparx, always killing the mood."

Sparx narrowed his eyes at her, "Good morning to you too, spikey."

I laughed and then asked him, "So what are you doing here?"

Sparx flew right close to my face, "I've heard that you and spikey here have an egg together. And you didn't tell me this sooner?! What's wrong with you?!"

I shook my head, "Sorry Sparx, I just forgot to tell you."

He rolled his eyes, "SURE you did. Didn't even bother to tell your brother this. Thanks a lot."

Cynder piped in, "Sparx, knock it off. You can see the egg if you want."

He beamed, "EEEEE! I'm going to be an uncle! Can I name your kid? Oh please, let me name your kid!"

Cynder shook her head and smiled, "Oh no, you are not getting the honor of naming our kid. It's MY child you know."

Sparx then went inside our home, "Whatever I'm going to take a look at my future nephew or niece now, so see you in there."

Cynder rolled her eyes and went in after him. Leaving me alone to look out at the city of Warfang.

I looked up at the sky again and smiled. Thinking about what Ignitus told me a year ago.

I'll remember everything you told me to do Ignitus.

I'll never forget that promise. I won't.

I love you, dad.

THE END