Time of Repose

The Weeks were long and a bit quiet at the Dragon Temple. For a time everything was peaceful. With Cynder's defeat and the return of, Adir's family all was well for the time being.

Adir hardly ever left his family's side since they were returned to him. All this time when he believed he had lost them they were actually kept as personal slaves under, Cynder when she was still the black dragon that filled the skies with terror.

The Young man spent nearly every minute of the day with his loved ones. He talked with them on all that happened since that fateful day when their lives were changed forever. They could hardly fathom that, Adir not only survived, Cynder yet barely and having been found by, Spyro and Sparx in swamp far from where he fell was unbelievable and yet, Adir standing alive before them proved it all too true.

Spyro was beyond happy for, Adir. In the year he known him they became close as brothers. Every day was an adventure but nothing compared to the adventure they just had in saving the realm from the tyranny of, Cynder when she was being controlled by this mysterious Dark Master they were informed about but had yet to truly know what he was.

With Adir spending so much time with his family, Sparx would usually make a sneering complaint about how he had left him and, Spyro. Cast aside like some book that was no longer interesting to read only for, Spyro to lecture him on it's their friend's family. A family that believed was lost…twice even when they attacked the dark lair of their former and discovered a dungeon where they were kept and having overheard a guard saying they were dealt with filled, Adir's heart with grief and rage.

But thankfully for the red fire guardian, Ignitus who found, Adir's family being hauled away for later retrieval rescued them brought them safely back to the temple for a reunion that filled the hearts of many of joy and happiness. Spyro couldn't have more happy for his friend while, Sparx had to admit he was a bit happy himself but just hated that, Adir didn't give them much attention.

As the weeks went on the Guardian's had explained to the humans of what they needed to know about the realm they are in. Having lived as slaves they were not well informed about anything but the duties they had to fulfill or face the consequences.

Adir's family was very fascinated as well as fearful by what they were told. Though it was incredible finally getting learn about this realm and what used to be full of wonder and majesty before the dark times and seemingly that one of their own are descendents of a group of warriors in the past which possibly that could make them descendents as well but what horrified them was there was no way they could get back to where they came from.

The Guardians sadly explained there was no way they could send them back. They had no idea how, Cynder was able to bring them from the other realm they came from. Though in ancient times it was said that their ancestors went to another realm somehow by opening such a vortex that the family was taken through before but the knowledge how they did it was lost and its only apparent that it seems the Dark Master has knowledge of how they could. Since Cynder was under his control she was asked how did she do it?

But Cynder responded that she can't remember at all. Once she was free of his control some of what she knew while serving him had disappeared and all she could remember was the horrible deeds she committed which left her guilt ridden.

Ignitus promised them that he and the others would help them anyway they possible could. They would do what they can to help their new friends settle in the temple. Spyro and Adir worked together to help the family by making new quarters in some of the empty rooms for them. Using many of leftover garments from apes that were slain in the temple when it was retaken by, Spyro, Adir and Ignitus the ones in family with sewing skills made the family new garments and cloths for each other so they didn't have wear their rag like patchwork slave garments anymore.

They made beds, tables and anything they thought they could use out some chopped down trees and created suitable living quarters for humans. The Guardians and, Spyro helped by fetching all the materials and resources they needed to make their living conditions to how they needed them to be, Sparx even assisted as well though the odd complaint of carrying stuff.

When living conditions were at its most suitable, Ignitus believed that it was time to show the former enslaved humans the true purpose of the dojo. There he told them how the room is used for training and that it could summon training dummies for any kind of use.

With that the Fire Guardian warned them that though thanks to the success of, Spyro and Adir the forces of darkness are still wandering out there and there was no way of knowing what they are up to so they would have to be prepared. They would have to be ready and with that he told them they should use the dojo and spend time within it and practice and fight.

Adir at first didn't think it was the best idea not wanting his family to get more involved and have them be at risk but, Terrador told the young man that though his concern is well placed and that they too understand he must realize for their sake they must be prepared if they are to have any chance at survival.

The Young warrior understood and figured he and the others were right. Since his family is staying with them they would need all the help they can get and learn what they could if they are going to have a chance against anything that would cause them harm and to make sure they do not end up like they were before or possibly worse.

Even with Spyro and Adir without their powers they too practiced within the Dojo with the rest of the humans. Adir however could out due any of his family given the fighting techniques he mysteriously obtained by instinct shortly before his journey began with, Spyro.

Some of his family overly excelled in the training sequences. One of which who had experience in war like his, Uncle-Jim who fought in a past war serving his country in the days when most young men were drafted into the military though aged his, Uncle could still fight like the best of them and his own son, Adir's cousin, Sid too was hardened fighter due to his years of playing in a major sport that required great strength, speed and a hardened will and having been in his fair share of fights on and off the playing field he could handle himself.

They both turned out to be the most capable among the rest of the family. Though each of them gained some skill there was still much training to be had if they were going to survive the coming times. Everyone in the temple seemed for a time at peace… all except one.

Cynder the former enemy of the entire realm who had done so much evil in the name of her master that corrupted her and turned her into his tool of destruction mostly kept her distance from anyone in the temple. The Only ones who showed her any kindness was, Spyro, Adir and the guardians while, Sparx and, the rest of humans continued to look at her like the monster she once was.

Sparx all the time would drown the little black dragon with rude and cursed remarks that she is still evil and that she must be watched out for. While most of Adir's family would give her dark glares and demand that she not be around them. Some of his family were starting to come around on, Cynder after some time had passed but still remained cautious.

Meanwhile at night, Spyro and, Adir were not having the rest they needed. Something seemed amiss every time they slept. Adir's family once found the young warrior shivering in his sleep and would be gasping and whimpering fearfully till they could get him awake.

Adir couldn't possibly explain what was going on. It just seemed something was plaguing his mind but he had no idea what is.

Spyro too was having such trouble. Though he kept it mostly to himself. He would dream of a coming darkness. Hundreds to perhaps thousands of horrid creatures moving towards a mountain that stretched how into a darkened sky.

He once consulted with, Adir about it and he too admitted he was having the same dream and decided that perhaps it would be best not to tell anyone about though since, Adir was awoken during an apparent nightmare his, Uncle-Jim told him that he could possibly be suffering from a common case of PTSD.

The young man had been through a lot that no one of his age should ever go through. So many hard trials and near death experiences have left their mark upon him and only now in these peaceful weeks they have had it may just be catching up to him.

Adir felt that his, Uncle could be right given his past experiences and once suffered a major case himself after his time in the military was over and after some time managed to move on. Though, Adir still felt this wasn't like what his, Uncle said but like, Spyro kept what their true beliefs were a secret for there was no need to cause a panic.

However as another day had past and all within the temple retired to sleep they had no idea what was about to happen that very night that would set the course for both, Spyro and Adir to once again set forth and answer destiny's call and follow on what the prophecy had foretold.