The Legend Of Spyro-Perils Of War Ch 19

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#19 of Perils Of War TLOS (Book 2)


Spyro watched as Michael landed in the square, over the last few weeks he had been coming and going frequently. Spyro knew that the war was coming to a close, he had killed two more masters. There were only two left. The Dark Authority was running out of territory, and were getting more and more desperate. He watched Camry and Layla leave the guest house and walk up to them. Their mating ceremony was approaching, and they had asked Michael to officiate. Spyro looked over to Cynder, who was leaning against him, asleep. Spyro watched in confusion as Lumi rushed out of his house and called to Michael. He realized that Amber must be laying. Michael rushed into the house, leaving Camry and Layla. Spyro looked down at his sleeping mate, and thought about starting a family with her. He knew that she wanted it as well, but they had no idea when. Cynder stirred in her sleep, and he charged his element power, turning himself into a warm pillow for his mate. She settled back into her dreams. Spyro watched a portal open in the square, and Asher walked through. He stood there for a moment, unsure of what to do. Then saw Ember leave her house. He struck up a conversation with her. Spyro wondered what it was like for Amber to lay with Michael as her matron. He chuckled, remembering how his father, his mother, Malefor, and even the queen of Warfang were all laid under the protection of Michael. It must be very awkward, but also comforting, because Michael has been doing that for billions of years. Cynder opened her eyes and sighed, enjoying the heat radiating from her mate.

"Hey, I think Amber's laying." He told her

"Oh? That's so exciting!" She exclaimed

They walked out into the square, Cynder hugged close to Spyro to stave off the cold winds. They talked with everybody for a while, and just after the sun had set, Michael walked out into the square.

"Amber has successfully lain seven eggs, they are happy and healthy. Now normally a female needs rest after laying, but Amber has requested three people to see her before she passes out. Spyro, Cynder, and Asher, come with me" He called out.

Spyro and Cynder shared a confused look, and walked into the house. They entered the nest room calmly, saying their hellos. Amber was laying exhausted on her nest; she was curled around seven differently colored eggs, Lumi was curled around her. Amber smiled at them as they entered.

"I wanted you to see them before I regain my strength and my instincts force me to growl at anybody who isn't Lumi." She told them "I wanted to show my thanks for saving them from the king"

Spyro nodded, but Cynder just gazed at the eggs, a huge smile on her face.

Amber smiled brighter. "Don't mind her, her instincts are telling her to get pregnant and lay her own eggs."

Asher entered the room and smiled at his aunt.

"Come meet your cousins" She called to him "Because you aren't going to see them until a while after they hatch."

Asher stepped forward and very gently nudged each egg in turn.

"Hello little ones" He whispered, then stepped back.

Cynder kept staring at Amber and her eggs, every once in a while, she gave him a longing look at Spyro. After a few minutes Michael stepped forward and inspected the clutch. He paused at each egg, closing his eyes and focusing, after he finished, he stepped back and nodded. Then he led the others out.

"She needs to rest, and Lumi needs to stay with her." Michael told them

Spyro smiled at him "Another successful clutch?"

Michael knew what he was inferring. "Yep, add it to the millions"

Cynder turned her glassy gaze towards Michael "Wasn't she embarrassed?"

"A little, but she was a bit distracted" Michael explained

Cynder kept her distant, glassy gaze as they walked back into the house. Spyro watched her, starting to get a little worried. They settled back onto the couch, and she turned to him.

"I want that" She stated

"So do I" Spyro told her

"Like, now." She ordered

Spyro laughed "You're not in heat honey"

"Fine!" She replied "On my next one"

She nuzzled him, he kissed her. "I can't wait"

They stayed like this until Cynder calmed down, then they went to bed.

Spyro woke up, the morning light shining in its usual place. He looked down at his mate, who was smiling in her sleep. A letter was hovering above his head, he grabbed it and read it. Samantha had lain during the night, and five healthy eggs have joined the world. He nudged Cynder, who groaned and looked up at him. He handed her the letter, and she smiled.

"Let's go see her."

They walked out of the house and into the guest house, and were greeted by a very tired Camry, Layla was asleep on the couch, snoring lightly. Michael poked his head out of the nest room.

"Two clutches within twelve hours, this is pretty rare. Come see" He called

They entered once again to see a dragoness curled around another clutch of eggs. She opened her eyes and smiled at them.

"Cynder, Spyro, Hi." She greeted them with tired eyes

Cynder approached, and nuzzled Samantha's snout, saying a hello to her aunt, then she looked at the eggs. She gasped as she spotted a black one.

"I know, what are the chances?" She said to her "You have a large chance of having at least one. But it isn't common in either of our families"

Spyro watched the interaction, Cynder nuzzled against the black egg. Then moved to the others.

"Their beautiful." She said to Samantha

"Thank you, I'm very happy"

She laid her head down, and Jasper watched her.

"Lots of new souls in this district today" He stated

"Twelve eggs in one night, this family is getting bigger" Michael agreed

They left the room, and Spyro checked on Camry.

"Did you get any sleep?" He asked

"Not really" Camry answered

"You can wake Layla and take her too one of our spare rooms for a while." Spyro offered

Camry nodded and gently nudged Layla, she woke up and looked around.

"Spyro has offered for us to stay in one of their spare rooms, lets go take a nap." He told her

They left, leaving Spyro and Cynder with Michael. Jasper stuck his head out the window.

"Did Camry leave?" He asked

"Yeah, he went to go take a nap" Spyro explained.

Jasper nodded and went back into the room. They hung around for a while, then walked back into the square. Cynder was happy about her new family, and Spyro shared the same look.

"Ah, the beginning of new life, always brings a smile to my face." Michael spoke

A general landed in the square, out of breath, and approached Michael.

"The armies will be at the capital soon; we expect to encounter some enemy forces." He gasped

Michael smiled and turned to Spyro. "And to top it all off, the end of this war is approaching."

"And there's something else, the hunters have found another lead in finding the void dragon." The general replied

"When the war is over, we will be joining the hunt, we need to find him." Michael told them.

The general nodded, and flew off.

"Soon, white pedals will be raining from the sky." Michael told him.

"What is the point of the pedals?" Cynder asked

"Blue for war, white for peace, red for the death of a king, and yellow for the laying of a new one." Michael explained "It's a Faun tradition."

Cynder nodded "When Spyro was born, was their yellow pedals?"

"Yes" Michael answered

He turned and walked into his house. Spyro looked at Cynder and smiled.

"War no more" He smiled at her

They ate a meal, and relaxed, reading a few books. They enjoyed each other's company for a while. After a few hours, Michael joined them in the living room.

"Sadly, we have to leave here tomorrow. We're going to join the final assault on the capital, once the last masters are dead, the Dark Authority's spells will dissolve, and their territories will belong to the ML." He told them

They nodded, sad to leave their family, but excited to finally win the war. They ate their dinner, and took a small flight around the city. They sailed through the windstreams, coasting along. After circling the city, they landed back in the square. Walking back in their house, the settled down for the night, making sure they were prepared for the voyage tomorrow. Then fell asleep.

Michael woke the two mates early in the morning. They put on their armor, and flew off towards the dock. They landed to find a portal already waiting for them. On the other side a massive army had formed and was marching towards a city. Spyro marveled at the massive spider-like broodmothers as they marched. Michael led them too the top of one, and they landed on top of it's back. They found a spot to land and Cynder huddled against Spyro, the cold winds were harsh on top of the broodmother. After a few hours of marching, the army finally reached the city. Michael summoned a massive ethereal ball, and launched it at the city. The impact destroyed it's shields instantly. The city didn't even get a chance to return fire before its cannons were destroyed by the ones on the broodmothers. The army let out a battle cry as they rushed the city. Massive titans burst out of the city, but were met by the broodmothers. The sheer force of the advancing army tore down the city's walls. This army was the biggest one Spyro had ever seen. They flew off of the broodmother and into the main entrance, its massive gate was shattered. They walked through the main entrance, and Michael charged forward. A wave of dark dragons rushed out of every opening. Michael rushed forward and sent them flying back, he swung his sword and sliced the cursed soldiers. They fell back and retreated, causing Michael to leap forward again and sent a fire pulse through the soldiers. Finishing them off. Michael rushed to the center of the city, Spyro and Cynder barely keeping up. Michael looked out and watched two dragons step out of the main palace. He growled, readying for a fight.

"Look who finally arrived to finish us off" They called in unison

"That's... creepy" Cynder shuddered

"Do you know what will happen if the Dark Authority were to be defeated?" They asked

"Yes, and I'm willing to finish this fighting." Michael answered

"Very well then" They entered a battle stance.

Michael calmy slashed forward, launching a massive ethereal bolt at the dragons. The magic seared the dragons, sending them flying.

"You came prepared for a fight; your magic seems potent." They spoke in unison

"I draw power from life and joy, your defeat has caused a ton of that." Michael replied

They leaped forward, but were stopped by a shield. Their bodies collided with the runed wall of pure magic. Michael changed to his shadow form. The two dragons had no time react before they were grabbed by the shadow tendrils. Michael lifted his sword and held it to one of their necks.

"Any last words?"

"Lacetos heminus cominar. He will come, foolish god, he will come" They chanted

Michael lifted his sword and brought it down, then he repeated his motion. The last two dark masters fell dead, their bodies bursting into flames. Suddenly all of the fighting stopped, the dark soldiers fell away and the cursed armies turned to dust. The darkness that surrounded the city had faded, allowing the sun to peek through. Michael looked up at the sky and let the sun warm his scales. He roared, sending a pulse through the city. Spyro called to him, and he turned and smiled.

"The Dark Authority is gone, destroyed. We won, but this is only the beginning. More fighting will come, this dimension needs to be totally purified of dark magic. This includes dredging up ancient beings, and to find the ingredients needed to bring back your parents, we need to find even more evil things." Michael told them

Spyro nodded, understanding that he practically was a magnet for such things. A massive broodmother marched into the city, establishing dominance over its structure. Michael walked over to them.

"That was a lot faster than expected, I think its time we return to Faun, and give us some time to think about what we do next." Michael sighed

Spyro nodded, and Michael opened a portal. They hastily walked through it, and looked around the square. Cynder looked around and noticed that white petals were falling. Mary was running around the square with her kids, laughing.