The Elemental Blade: Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Link slowly awoke. The sun was high in the sky, no clouds to be seen. He slowly moved to get up, but severe pain erupted from his shoulder and chest causing him to groan. Spyro and Cynder, who was sitting across from him, saw that he was awake. Spyro was right by Link's side followed by Cynder, "Thank goodness you're alive. Are you all right?"
Link looked at Spyro, "Yeah, I'll live. I just need to, mmph, get something." As he tried to move his arm t his belt, his shoulder exploded in pain. "Agghh!" Link grabbing his shoulder.
"Link what is it?" asked Cynder.
"Cynder, agh, could you-(breath)-reach into the-(breath)-pouch?"
"Yeah, what is it?"
"A bottle with-(breath)-red liquid, ghh." Cynder searched inside the pouch pulling out his bow and quiver, claw shots, ball-and-chain (with much difficulty. Spyro had to help), and four bottles. One of the two containing red liquid. She handed Link the bottle which he took with the other hand. "Thank you," he said as he pulled the cork out with his teeth. He took one gulp, and then within seconds, he corked the bottle with the other hand. He took a deep breath and sat up. Spyro and Cynder jumped back in surprise and shock.
It took a while for the both of them to find their voices. First was Spyro, "How..."
Link held up the bottle, "Red potion. Heals wounds and injuries."
Soon Cynder found hers, "Where..."
"On my world. You could also find something similar by killing a chuchu, a jelly-like creature."
"It works that fast?" asked Spyro.
"Yup." Link pulled down part of his tonic to reveal his shoulder, which showed no sign of a wound or scar. Link then stood up noticing his items were lying on the ground. As he reached for them, Cynder asked, "How do those things fit inside of that pouch?"
"Magic." Link said, "Makes it like a bottomless pit. But allows me to choose the item I choose at will."
"What do those things do?" Spyro said.
Link picked up his claw shots. "I call these claw shots. Notice the claws. And..." he shot it out in the open than recoiled back, "...the shot." Both Spyro and Cynder nodded. Putting it in his pouch, he grabbed his bow and quiver.
"We already know what that is. A friend of ours uses one."
Link nodded and put them into the pouch. Lastly he picked up the ball-and-chain. "And this," saying with difficulty, "is the ball-and-chain. Too dangerous to show." He dropped it in his pouch (no idea how it works. Just imagine how it works in the game). "Basically swing it above it your head and throw."
They both nodded. Suddenly Cynder realized something, "Guys, we need to get going if we are to make it to Warfang by sun down."
Spyro nodded, "Yeah, we need to leave now."
"Right," said Link when he noticed that he was a lot lighter than usual. He shuffled his hands around making sure everything was there. Once he out his hand behind his back, there was neither sword nor shield. "Where did they go?"
Spyro noticed what he meant and said, "Over there." He pointed over to where Link fought the gremlins last night. Link ran to them, picking up his sword and shield. Wiping off the blood the best he could, he sheathed it and ran back to the dragons. "So who's ready?"
It took a couple of seconds to realize what he meant. "I'll do it this time," replied Cynder. Link nodded and waited till she was hovering above his head to reach up and grab her arms. Soon they were off.
An hour or so into their flight, the three were discussing what happened last night. Link told Spyro his side off the story, "Cynder and I were talking when I heard something coming from the trees. I told Cynder to stay where she was while I went to investigate, but an arrow shot out and hit my shield. Then a mob of gremlins you call them? And at the end, got shot down by the arrows."
Before Spyro could talk, Cynder asked Link, "Why did you tell me to stay? I was sure able to take down some gremlins."
"Sorry, I guess I forgot. I'm use to being the one to help or save others. And I'm not use to having help either." Link replied.
"It's okay. Spyro use to be the same way."
Spyro smiled, remembering Cynder and himself being tied together, trying to work together. The first few days were a nightmare. He felt like the one who was suppose to save the world, it was his job. But soon he realized that he needed her and soon became a costumed to being helped at times. "Yeah, but you get use to it after a while."
On the horizon, they could start to see a building of some sort. "That's Warfang strait ahead," said Cynder.
It looked small, but Link knew from experience that large buildings are always small from far away. Or at least from what Spyro and Cynder told him, Warfang was huge. As the approached Warfang, Links accusation was correct. It was huge, possibly three times bigger than Hyrule Castle. They flew over the wall that protects the city within and headed toward a tall tower in the center of the city. Link saw dragons, moles, and cheetahs walking about the city, occasionally looking up to see who was flying over them. He also noticed dragons coming and going from landing pads and platforms jetting from the tower. As they got closer, they neared a platform with a big green dragon standing there looking out over the city. "Terrador!" Spyro screamed. The green dragon was confused at first, not knowing where the voice came form. Then looked in their direction. His jaw dropped at what he saw. Both Spyro and Cynder landed, setting Link down gently.
"Spyro? Cynder? It that really you? By the Ancestors! I thought for the worst when you two didn't show up after the world was restored."
"It's really good to see you Terrador. We both missed all of you, we should tell the others," said Spyro.
"No need," came a voice behind Terrador. Two more dragons stepped forward, one a dark and light blue and the other yellow. "I thought I heard your voice Spyro. It's good to see that both of you are save."
"Yes, I'm so glad that you two made it back in one piece. We searched everywhere fro you two. In the Valley on Avalar, the perimeter of Warfang, the-"
"Yes we get it Volteer," the blue dragon said annoyed.
"We're glad to see you too," said Cynder.
Link was standing off the side smiling and watching the little reunion. He laughed a little at the dragon that cut the other off. This drew Terrador's attention. "Spyro, who is this?"
"Oh, I'm sorry. This is Link. The Chronicler brought him here, although I'm not sure why."
"Nice to meet you," Link said.
"Same to you. I'm Terrador, the Guardian of earth. This is Volteer, Guardian of electricity. And this is Cyril, Guardian of ice. Welcome to Warfang."
"If you don't mind me asking, what are you?" asked Volteer.
"To put it simply, I'm a human." Answered Link.
"A human. I've never heard of them before. I must ask you about yourself and-"
"Not now Volteer. Maybe later," Terrador said.
Cyril nodded before saying, "Pardon my interruption, but where is Ignitus? I was expecting him to be with you two."
"Yes, where is Ignitus? I need to talk to him about the next upcoming events," said Terrador.
Spyro hung his head low as he answered, "He...he didn't make it." Cynder put a paw on his shoulder to comfort him. Link stood next to him looking down.
All three Guardians closed their eyes knowing that their dear friend was gone. "I'm sorry Spyro. I know you miss him, we all do. But we can't dwell in the past. Now, let's tell the others that you're here." Just then Cynder yawned. "But I think you three needs to get some sleep. We'll tell the others tomorrow."
"No, I'm not... (yawn)...tired," said Spyro.
Link chuckled, "yes you are. I'm a little tired myself." ending in a yawn.
Terrador nodded, "Yes you need sleep. Come, Volteer will take you to your rooms."