The Elemental Blade: Chapter 9
Chapter 9
"Okay, you two, go!" Link told them.
Spyro nodded, "Let's go Cynder." They took off and flew as fast as they could.
"Hey, you're not going anywhere without me," said Sparks, flying beside Spyro.
"When did you decide to join in?" said Cynder.
"I was always 'in'. I just, uh, step out when, uh, it gets too rough. That's all."
"Right. And that's like all the time."
Spyro rolled his eyes and sighed. 'Here we go again.'
Terrador was walking through the halls looking for Spyro, Cynder and Link. Turning a corner, he bumped into Cyril. "Cyril, have you seen Spyro, Cynder or Link?" asked Terrador.
"No I haven't. I thought I heard them say they were going to give Link a tour of the city," replied Cyril.
"That's right. They asked to do that. I completely forgot. But I need to tell them something. It's important."
"Well then, let's go find Volteer and go search for those three." Terrador nodded and followed Cyril.
They found Volteer in his study. Books opened everywhere, scrolls rolled open, paper tacked to the walls. And at a desk was Volteer, scanning through a book. Cyril knocked on the door frame, "Pardon us Volteer, but may we speak with you?"
Volteer looked up from his book and turned around, "Ah Cyril, Terrador! What can I do for you?"
"It's Spyro, Cynder and Link. Have you seen them by a chance?"
"No, I can't say I have. I've been here all day trying to find any history on humans. Did you know-"
"Not now Volteer," Terrador said cutting him off. "We are in need to find the three for I have something important to tell them."
"Yes, yes. What are we standing around here for? Let's go."
They left Volteer study and were almost outside the building when they saw Spyro and Cynder running at them, along with Sparks. "Spyro, Cynder. There you are. We've been looking for you. But where's Link?" asked Terrador.
"That's just it. Link needs help," Spyro said.
"What situation did he get himself in?" said Volteer.
"We helped someone from some gremlins and is hurt. He told us to come and get help while he tries to bring her here," said Cynder.
"There's no time to lose. Let's go!" cried Cyril. They all flew off to help Link.
Link was walking now. Do to the fact that fatigue was setting in. They've gone a mile till Link started feeling the effects of the Golden Gantlets. Crysteena was now getting very heavy. Link finally stopped, "I can't go on. I need to set you down before I pass out."
"Okay, carefully now. Don't hurt yourself." Crysteena cautioned.
Link set her down gently on her side and fell down on his butt panting. "Link! Are you okay?" asked Crystal.
"Yeah, I'm okay. I think I over did it though." He took off the Golden Gantlets and replaced them with his original ones.
"What do they do?" Crystal said curiously pointing at the gantlets.
"These give me ten times the strength but will drain my energy quicker then picking up something without them."
"Thank you Link," said Crysteena.
"For what? What I'm doing now? Ah, it's nothing."
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why are you going through all this trouble to help us?"
"I feel good helping people. That's the only reward I need."
"You're not from around here are you?"
Crystal looked from her mom to Link in confusion. Link spread his arms out, "What gave me away?" They both chuckled. Crystal was still looking confused. "No, I'm not from around here. In fact, I'm not from this realm. The one called the Chronicler brought me here to help Spyro and Cynder from some evil. What evil? I don't know."
"You're from another realm?!" Crystal gasped/ Link nodded. She calmed down a little, "no wonder you're so cool."
Link smiled, "Thanks Crystal." He pats her on the head and she smiles as he does so.
"Speaking of which, what was that on your hand when you killed that lizard?" asked Crysteena.
Link looked at his right hand, "Oh, you mean the Triforce. Well, there are three who are chosen to bare the power of the gods. Triforce of Courage, which I have. Triforce of Wisdom, which a friend of mine and ruler of my world has. And the Triforce of Power, which Ganondorf, the king of evil had. But I killed him and saved my world from his wrath."
"So, in a way, you did what Spyro and Cynder did."
"In a way, yes." Link looked up and saw five dragons coming their way. "Looks like their here." Crystal and Crysteena looked up to see what he was talking about.
Soon Spyro, Cynder and the Guardians landed. Sparks flew over to Link, "I thought you said that you would carry Crysteena all the way to Warfang?"
"I did, but my strength gave out before I could get there," replied Link.
Spyro and Cynder were walking towards Link. Link stood up, but staggered a little putting a hand to his head; he started to sway back and forth. "Uh-oh. Someone catch him before he (THUD)...passes out," said Sparks. "Cynder, this looks like your job." Cynder gave him a 'run-or-die' look. "Cynder. Cynder, I was just kidding, just...AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" cries Sparks as he flies around as Cynder chased him around. Spyro shook his head and began helping Link.
Link woke up in his room. It was early next morning for the sun was coming up over the horizon. He sat up in bed, but held his head for the rush or lack of blood you get from light headedness. When his head cleared, he looked around the room and saw Crystal sleeping near his bed. He grinned a bit and began to stretch. Crystal stirred a bit from the rustling of Link's bed. Link got out of bed and noticed that he was still in his clothes. Then it all came back to him, finding Crystal, the battle, carrying Crysteena, Spyro, Cynder and the Guardians coming, then nothing. "Morning," was heard behind him, interrupting his thoughts. He turned around and saw Crystal standing there, yawning.
"Morning. What happened?" Crystal was about to answer when Spyro walked into the room.
"Hey Link, glad to see that you're awake."
"Yeah, what happened? I can't remember anything after you guys landed to help Crystal, her mom and me."
"Well, after you passed out, Terrador and Cyril helped Crysteena and Volteer carried you back."
"What did you two do?"
"I checked to see if you were okay and Cynder chased Sparks around. He got her agitated."
"It was funny," Crystal broke in.
"And Crystal stayed in your room all night," added Spyro.
"You did? Why not with your mom?" asked Link.
"I wanted to make sure you were okay. And plus my mom said it would be alright," replied Crystal.
"Well thanks."
Just then Cynder came into the room. "Morning. How are you feeling Link?"
"Better. What's up? You seemed like you were in a hurry."
"Yes I was. The Guardians want to see us. They want to meet us in the meeting room."
"Okay, Link let's go," Spyro waved to Link.
"Can I come?" asked Crystal.
"Cynder?" Spyro looked at her.
"I guess its okay, but we'll have to check with the Guardians," Cynder answered.
They all headed down to the meeting room. Once there, Spyro asked Terrador if Crystal could attend this meeting. He nodded, "Only if she stays quiet and listens." Crystal nodded.
In the center of the room was a giant clear crystal. There seemed to be two long curved tables on each side of the crystal. The crystal was clear enough to see the other person on the other side. Hunter came to the meeting as well as Crysteena to their surprise. They all stood around the tables facing the center. Then the meeting began.
Terrador spoke first, "We're all here to discus the recent attacks by the gremlins. Since Malefore was killed by Spyro and Cynder, this shouldn't be a problem. But now we must know why."
"There have been sightings of new enemies attacking along with the gremlins," continued Cyril, "they look like lizards of some sort." Link put his hands on the table, looking down, "I know what they are."
All eyes were on him now. "Yes, well, what are they when?" said Sparks.
Spyro looked up at Link and saw worry in his face, "Link? What is it? What's wrong?"
Link looked at Spyro before looking up at the group. "They're called Lizarlfos. They're from my world."
Gasps were heard around the room. Hunter spoke up, "How can this be? People can't come from another world unless..."
"Unless someone has the power to," Terrador completed the sentence.
"But who? Who would have that power? Besides the Chronicler of course," said Volteer.
"Maybe I can explain," came a feminine voice.
"Who's there? Show yourself," yelled Terrador. "Calm yourself," said the voice, "I'm not an enemy, but a friend." The crystal in the center began to cloud milky white. Then an image began to appear. Links' eyes almost bulged out of his head.
"Zelda?!?"
"Yes it is I, Zelda."
"Why have you come to interrupt this meeting?" Terrador said sternly.
"Forgive my rudeness," said Zelda, "I have come to give Link and all of you grave news."
"Yes, what is it Zelda?" asked Link.
"I'm afraid that Ganondorf is no longer in this world," replied Zelda.
"We all know that. He's dead."
"That's not what I mean. None of his remains exist in this world."
"What?! How it this possible?"
"I don't know. But I believe I have found where he is... I believe he's in the Dragon Realm."