Talk:Age of Heroes: Karma and Convexity

Chapter Summaries
Gaul leads apes against a line of dragons. Crona watches as her mother Ashe dies, and her friend Arcadia is killed in front of her. Crona flees, pursued by an ape. Crona wakes; it's a dream. Kryos comes in to check on her. Later, Crona tells Kryos she wants to go on a vacation to Warfang. He agrees (he's delivering messages while the guardians are at Dante's Freezer) but tells her to be safe. Crona reaches Warfang, but finds it damaged (a hole burnt through it). She sees a group of wolves and a dragon (it's the scene from the third book) but inadvertantly alerts Tuerto to her presence, and he sends wolves after her. Crona attempts to flee but fights them with her time power. Eventually they get the upper hand, but in her fear Crona creates a vortex, which they are all sucked into (or at least she is; the wolves might have been blasted away).
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Crona wakes and surveys the surrounding area (noticing she can't see Warfang's wall anymore), before setting off. Elsewhere, a lesson ends and dragons leave. Amp and Terra (a couple) travel out into the woods to explore, and eventually stumble across an unconcious Crona. Earlier, Crona staggers for four days but runs out of strength. In her dream, the ape fights her, but Kryos saves her. Crona wakes to find Terra rubbing her with a cloth. She tells her she's been sick for a few days. Crona talks with Terra and learns about her family (finding it odd that Terra has a sibling; few do these days due to Malefor) before her sister Maya and father Nitrus (and mother Thundra) pop in (and Ampus). Nitrus reveals he is Ice Guardian, and Ampus is training to be Electricity Guardian (confusing Crona). They tell her they'll send word to Avalar for her father, but she can stay with Terra until then (and Ampus with Maya). In the woods, a black dragon runs from apes, and realises his sister isn't behind him. The apes fight him and injure him (he uses Wind in response), and he eventually ends up surrounded. Another figure approaches and waves farewell, prompting the dragon to angrily leap at him and be blasted into a river.
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Crona wakes and talks with Thundra (who says the others are at the academy; she asks about it and learns they don't teach magic; which she has to use due to lacking breath powers). Crona looks around and asks questions (learning Ampus' father was Lightning Guardian but died; Ampus (orphaned) is being trained by Nitrus to replace him), before finding her scrolls and going to muse about the oddities she's noticed (names people haven't recognised). Amp and Terra later arrive to show her around the city (where she notes more oddities; how peaceful everything is). As they do, they reveal that they are fiancees, despite their youth. Crona collapses, so they take her out of the city and into the forest, to a waterfall. They play there, only to find blood in the water and find the black dragon's body upstream. Terra is sent to get help while Crona and Amp rescue him. Crona recognises the injuries as coming from apes (Amp doesn't understand) and orders them to move (although she pauses to note something doesn't feel right).
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After being rescued, Crona returns to the battlefield, where she finds dirt mounds covering the dragons who died in battle. Finding Arcadia's mound, she weeps, but Kryos (with a crippled wing) comes. At Terra's house, she and her family talk about the injured dragon (Thundra treated him). Terra feels scared. Nitus leads Crona to the Dragon Council's Temple, inside which are several dragons (including a wingless/hornless dragon with no pupils). Nitrus tells the others they've found a black dragon, and others gasp. Nitrus then introduces Crona, and vice versa; Crona tells them that apes caused the attack, but Volcanus doubts this due to them historically having been at peace with apes for generations. Crona angrily recalls the war, confusing the dragons, and she storms out after almost using magic. Volcanus notes Nitrus should keep an eye on her, and they discuss their next action.
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 * Tectonica, Earth Guardian
 * Cryus, Ice Guardian in training (he's a water dragon?).
 * Kia, aerial instructor.
 * Volcanus (blue) Fire Guardian.
 * Sin, oracle. (Nitrus and Ampus also part of this, but he doesn't always join them due to training).

Nitrus and Crona walk back, and at home Nitrus talks with Thundra about the black dragon. Amp and Terra go up to Crona and offer to help her if she needs it, before going to Nitrus and Thundra (with the black dragon) to discuss what the council said. Nitrus avoids the topic and sends them to bed. They go to Terra's room, where they find a sleeping Crona whimpering Arcadia's name. Amp notes they probably just need to rest and they do so. After the others sleep, Nitrus talks with Thundra, but says they shouldn't dwell on anything (both worried) until it happens. Crona wakes on a beach, and enters a strange passage, eventually finding herself in a room full of books. Crona wakes (t'was a memory) with an idea, and wakes Amp; getting him to take her to their library equivalent. When they arrive, she looks around, before getting the tired Amp to help her.
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Nitrus and Thundra wake, and talk with Terra and Maya (learning of Crona and Amp's location). Nitrus decides to get them while going to the academy. In the library, Crona goes over historical texts, before going to an elder (green) to ask about what year it is. After some talk about history, he takes her to a dragon calendar, where Crona realises that she's 1000 years off from her time. She panics, and Nitrus arrives. She brushes it off, and they get Amp (sleepy) to go to the Academy, while Nitrus remains to help her clean up her scrolls (Nitrus becomes confused when he sees how fast and where she's put the books). Crona returns to the library over the next few days. Terra and Amp come over to offer their help, and a conversation ensues where she states she's had a harder life than them, but can't release info. Amp notes that the Council has decided to let Crona attend the academy. As they talk, Maya wakes and goes to the black dragon, who wakes when she checks on him.
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Crona talks with Amp and Terra about the academy, until they hear Maya's scream and go to the black dragon, who tries to kill himself with his tail blade. Crona freezes time and stops him, and he falls unconcious. They discuss what to do next as they move him back. Amp reports to the council, and Nitrus comes to the house, and returns to the council with them to report (Cryus smiles at Crona, Tectonica seems to force a praise on the black dragon). Volcanus (reluctantly?) suggests the black dragon stay with Nitrus, and notes they could educate him; sparking an argument between Kia and Tectonica (about changing a prophecy). Sin states he should be allowed to stay until he wants to leave, so they agree. This alarms Amp, who fears for Terra. At home, Thundra tries to calm Maya, before going to check on the woken black dragon. She stops him moving, and he drinks, but doesn't eat (after she leaves, he notes he doesn't have the will to live and returns to sleep). Later, Nitrus and Crona talk with Thundra about this, before going to rest. Crona later wakes to find him eating, and confronts him when she fears he may try to kill himself again; he responds by saying they should have left him for dead. After an argument (where she tells him not to kill himself where someone has to clean it up), he goes back and finds himself unable to do it. She goes to sleep in triumph, and the next day Thundra is pleased at the empty plate of food.
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After several days (during which time the black dragon tries to eat little to not be a burden, and has his wounds dressed by Thundra), the dragon is taken to the council. As they go, Crona bitches mentally about him, and Amp and Terra watch him warily. The council enquires about his injuries, but the dragon doesn't want to talk. Crona is angry (hoping to change things) and halts time, but Sin comes up to her and tells her to let things play out for now. In the end, Volcanus states that they've decided to let him and Crona attend the academy. The dragon objects; not thinking he should have to prove himself as a dragon; stating they're all different, but they say it's to improve his skills. The dragon leaves, but reveals his name is Certo. Thundra, Crona and Terra leave, and the guardians briefly discuss them (noting Sin predicted something bad would happen when Certo arrived) before Amp leaves; looking for Certo. As they head back, Terra takes Crona aside to talk with her (noticing her odd behaviour) and she comforts her. Crona asks Terra about Sin (who sounds familar - he's similar to her), and learns he predicts fortunes for families. Crona then asks about the council's attitude towards Certo, and Terra casually remarks it's because he's inferior as a wild dragon. Crona argues with her about this before leaving. Amp flies over the city, and eventually finds Certo, who he offers to show around the city. He does, and later asks about Certo's behaviour towards the council (Certo's response to Amp's words is similar to Crona's; they're repeating words that they were taught). Certo eventually notes they treated him as an inferior, but the conversation defuses when he mistakes Terra for Amp's sister. They are distracted by the feeding of the koi fish, and Certo sees that his eye has gone red from the injury. At home, Thundra talks with Terra, who is worried about Amp. Crona listens to this, but notes Terra is an adolescent and hasn't been through the same things as her. Amp and Certo soon arrive, and Terra takes Amp with her as they all go to rest. In her room, she checks on him, and Amp says he thinks Certo's decent. Terra is dubious (bringing up the prophecy), but Amp notes there may be other black dragons. They sleep, but Terra's still nervous. Outside, Crona hears this, and decides to research tomorrow.
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At five years, Certo is taken hunting by his older sister Star. He begs Star to bring his albino twin Neros along, and she eventually concedes (notes about Neros; they stopped training him the year before). As they fly, the brothers talk; Neros has been secretly flying at night. Certo notes his skin no longer hurts, and his eyes will hopefully get the same later. In the morning, Crona goes to Amp and Terra, and Amp decides to get Terra to show Certo around. Terra protests, but Amp notes this could be her chance to change things. Crona (after bitching about Certo, but disagreeing with Terra) leaves to do her research, and Amp motivates her before leaving. Terra (after some thought) reluctantly goes (more confidently after noting she's strong). Certo asks why she's come, and tells her he refuses if she's been put up to it. He flies away, and Terra bursts into tears when she realises what she's done. While studying, Crona is approached by Cryus, who offers help before leaving. As Crona freezes time to put the books away, Sin approaches and they talk (also about his origins); him revealing that he knew Crona would come and knows what will happen to the world; he won't do anything, however, as his role is to guide the world to balance. Crona argues, but Sin reveals that the war will remove the dragons of this time from their arrogant self-superior headspace (if she stops the war now, they'll end up with a world of Malefors). Sin then notes she should be aware of events surrounding Certo, as this could affect her future (and dragon kind) for the better. Terra walks in sadness, and finds Amp. She tells him what happened, and Amp notes they should be more straight forwards with him. As they discuss him, they see Certo has returned and is in the garden below. Terra goes to talk with him to make things right, and apologises. Certo is conflicted (was mad, doesn't want to be, can't forgive for earlier), and becomes annoyed when she backs away from him, but she apologises again and offers to treat him normally. After a short talk, she leaves him. and he watches the koi. When he returns to the home, he finds a note written in claw marks welcoming home, but he goes to the roof in sadness. Crona returns to rest. Star praises Certo for his hunt, and Neros notes there's a doe nearby (he has a special talent to compensate for his poor sight, but Certo keeps it secret). Certo convinces Star to let Neros get it, and the wind picks up (confusing Star but not Certo) as he goes to make his move. Neros nearly gets it, but the doe flails before he can kill it and it injures him by kicking him away. Star silently notes they should have let her do it.
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Terra wakes Crona to go to the academy (Crona learns that she won't need to use breath attacks until reaching the next level), while Amp finds Certo (who snarks briefly). They go to get their food from Thundra (Certo cuts a melon in half for Maya), and then leave; Terra and Nitrus calming a nervous Crona. At the academy, they talk with Kia (and Crona embarrasedly* notices Cryus staring at her, while Tectonica insults Certo) before going off, while the Guardians discuss Certo; Nitrus and Tectonica are both against Sin's decision. After they leave, Volcanus' grandson Titanus bumps into Nitrus and is rude, but Volcanus intervenes (and responds to Nitrus' complaints about him). The dragons settle into their class, and Cryus comes to check on Crona. After they talk, Cryus gets knocked by Titanus, who demands he introduce him to the newcomers (and boasts about his rank to be; stating he's the ruler of the academy). Kia arrives and gets out middle-class difficulty scrolls; taking the class out to learn "Elder's Feint". Crona goes first, using her time magic to aid herself. Certo (after an argument with Crona) goes next and does very well; prompting Kia to use them both as example students (Crona's annoyed at his attitude, and stops time to smack him). They go for their break (Certo heads off) and Crona naps until Cryus joins them. The others notice his injured leg from Titanus, prompting a discussion about Titanus (Volcanus is headmaster). Cryus reveals he tried to warn Certo about him, but he blew him off, so Crona decides to find him and teach him a lesson, but the others stop her. After a talk, they head back, and Crona and Certo argue (with Cryus offering help) before Titanus arrives; acting lewd (severely) towards Crona. She stops time and hits him in the nads, before spurning him. Titanus doesn't realise who hit him and insults the crowd before leaving (with his gang).
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Three days after the incident, Certo waits outside his cave (Neros inside, depressed). His elder brother Ebony arrives to teach him flight combat. Ebony refuses to take Neros, and he tells him fairness doesn't matter in a real fight. They fight, and eventually Ebony beats Certo, who dislocates his wings as he falls. After class, Amp and Terra talk with Terra's parents about their classes (Crona and Certo are both good, but Certo's failing in studies cause he can't write like them). Nitrus warns them that working with Tectonica will be hard. Outside, Certo watches Maya with Thundra, and becoems sad (Maya nearly hits him and apologises). Crona comes over and the two argue. When she insults his parents, his eye sparks red and she freezes, but he leaps over the railing instead. The next day, Crona learns at breakfast that Certo is gone. Thundra states they will attend their lessons regardless. At school, Terra asks if Crona had an argument, and notes Certo isn't an asshole. Maya notes he's a feral, and the others turn on her, only to find out she heard it from Nitrus. They correct her and continue on, where they find Certo waiting to warn them about Titanus (who Crona had been avoiding with her power). Amp and Terra continue on while Certo leads Crona away (and they argue about why he's doing it; he says he dislikes Titanus more than her) to the class (however, someone sees them). At lunch, Amp suggests they hide at his and Terra's secret spot (a different one than the one Terra thinks of). Certo refuses and Crona stops time and hits him as he leaves (which he notes). While eating, Certo muses about Crona's behaviour towards him (noting he did start it sometimes), only for Titanus and his gang to arrive. Titanus tells him he wants his aid in gettting Crona to go out with him, but Certo ignores and insults him. Certo quickly gets the upper hand, and Titanus threatens Certo with banishment if he blinds him, but Certo notes he'd be more embarrased to have been beaten by a feral. Titanus leaves. As Crona heads to the main tower, she is met by Nightshade, who talks with her about Titanus, and proposes they pose as mates to annoy him (however, he states they'd then actually do it). Crona angrily rejects him as Certo arrives, and he goes to attack, but Crona freezes time and knocks him into the wall. They argue as Kia approaches (Crona fixes the wall with magic) and she sends them both home to recuperate. Crona complains about Titanus and Nightshade, and Kia notes she'll have words with them. Crona sees Certo has a burn from Titanus and they argue as Terra and Amp arrive. They get home (still arguing) and Terra cleans Certo, before forcing Crona to do the rest (despite both their protests). They get to work; Certo telling her to use a melon to deal with the burn. They argue repeatedly as they work and struggle, while outside Amp and Terra watch; Terra tells Amp she thinks Crona secretly likes Certo.
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(ah, he was found at the Silver River)

Certo wakes in his cave, and Neros tells him he was worried for him. Despite his injuries, Certo takes Neros outside to teach him what he learnt (Neros senses movement in the wind to see?). Certo has a nightmare of the city and its inhabitants destroyed and burning with purple fire, and a pale dragon attacks himl. He wakes, and sees Crona also having a nightmare; weeping by Arcadia's grave. Certo flies in the night, and reaches the academy, where he muses about Crona (how she was able to attack him). Kia heads to the academy, and finds Certo flying through the gardens (a dance?), before roaring in grief. She reveals herself and asks him about it; taking him to write it down. Amp and Terra are woken by the roar, along with Crona and the rest of the city. They go and encounter Cryus, who doesn't think they should look for Certo lest he is in trouble which could hurt Crona. They head inside with the others, and find Kia's classroom empty. Kia praises Certo about the pattern (he blushes) and she gets him to dive again, before finding he uses his air breath to avoid breaking his wings. The others find Kia (she left a note) and she gest them to bring the others. The class begins (Kia notes Cryus looking at Certo and she sends him to Tectonica) and Kia reveals they'll learn a dance Certo wrote (he's excused, so he goes to workl; noting she helped him believe in himself once again). At the midday break, five females (Sabre (ice), Vixen (earth), Katana (fire), Kris (ice?), Ulu (lightning?)) find a sleeping Certo and talk about him (admiring). He wakes, and they ask about the waltz, before looking at his written work and offering to help him learn (flirtily). They leave him to go eat, and Certo plows his face into a cushion once they're gone.
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Two years after his near-fatal accident, Certo and Neros train at night (they've been doing it since then). Neros notes he only ever lets his guard down when he can see a bit, before teaching Certo how to feel the wind instead of trying to control it. Crona studies scrolls while tutoring Amp and Terra, and hears laughter, and finds the five dragonesses with Certo (Vixen and Sabre tricked him into writing I love you). Crona complains about this to Amp and Terra, before leaving. The girls offer to let her join them (along with Amp and Terra) but she ignores them and goes to wash the spilt ink off herself; wondering why she's so annoyed by the others liking Certo (she assumes he's playing on their feeligns). Cryus approaches (he comes there often cause it's peaceful), and they jokingly sort of flirt (Crona says he's out of her league). They talk for a bit, before Crona leaves (leaving Cryus to muse that he has issues to worry over). Crona reaches the balcony, and hears the girls leaving Certo. Once they're gone, she accuses him of leading them on, which he denies. They both go to rest, and Terra again states Crona likes him. The next afternoon, the girls ambush him and continue tutoring. Crona intervenes later on, accusing the girls of mistreating him, but they turn the tables on her; bringing up mating, Titanus and Cryus, and finally suggesting she likes Certo. She vehemently denies it as they taunt her, and she flees, complaining to Amp and Terra (who listen, but note this could work in their favour). As they finish (noting they'll be with Tectonica soon), the girls get Certo to walk them home (briefly giving him flashes when they say he'll watch over them). At Sabre's house, her parents catch her going to kiss him and send him away; calling him a barbarian and saying it'd be best for everyone if he leaves. Certo gets angry (rage builds up), but he leaves, noting he doesn't know "how he did it for so long". As he does, his eye glows with energy, and he goes to rest. The next day, Sabre isn't in class, and afterwards they go to check on her. She reveals her parents hate Certo; believing him to be a "bringer of death". The others talk with her (and reassure her she'll pass the course despite being kept away from school). They then return and split up; half helping Sabre and half helping Certo, but he thanks them and tells them he plans to train on his own (Kris kisses him and sheds a tear?). Certo watches them leave, and notes they're more like sisters to Terra (but doesn't mention Sabre). Two days later the exams begin (Sabre sneaks out to them) and Kia gets them for the written part to write dwn what they've learnt and what they value the most. Crona finishes quickly and watches Certo, who starts after she leaves. He is the last one to hand in, and Kia reads it, before passing him and stating she's proud of him. She sends him home, and the others guess he's passed. They propose a celebration, but Certo says he wants to take care of something first. He turns up at nighttime, and Crona sits to one side (trying to appear uninterested). The next day, the five girls wake to find a wildflower and a message of thanks beside them.
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After the exam, Crona and Cryus gather flowers for the upcoming ball. Terra later gets them to decorate the area, and talks with Amp; noting that she doubts Crona likes Cryus more, and that the ball should help her realise her feelings. She wonders how to get Certo away from the girls, but notes Amp will be helping. After classes, Terra and Amp approach the girls and tell them about their belief that Crona likes Certo (she volunteered to treat his hind leg injury?), and recruit them to help. They don't see two dragons watching them. Later, Terra tells Crona attendance is mandatory, and begins dressing her up. Amp waits with Certo in the courtyard, as Terra and Crona arrive. Amp heads off, but two of the girls point out Titanus is nearby. Terra arrives, and they soon learn that the others have Cryus occupied (they're flirting him against the wall), and Amp has a plan. Crona is approached by Titanus and his gang, but she avoids him by grabbing Certo when Amp brings him past; saying she's with him. Crona pulls him aside and gets him to pretend they're together (although they both say they won't enjoy it). Certo arranges a dance (Crona hadn't thought of one). Amp reports to Terra, before Ulu calls them to watch them dance. Certo guides Crona (and the others watch) and as they finish Certo comes up with a way to enrage Titanus further; they nuzzle eachother and walk into the gardens. Titanus follows, but Kia prevents him from approaching them. In the gardens, the two laugh (Certo stares at Crona's eyes, and there's a silence), and Certo puts his wing on her to put the final touch on. In the academy, Titanus rages alone, but Tectonica finds him and states she wants Certo gone too, and gets him to work with her.
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Certo manages to pick up the skills from Neros, who tricks him with a blind spot ploy, but Certo says he prefers to win with his own skills; Neros says by putting others before him he's wrong. They talk, and swear to have each other's back, before resuming. Terra grumbles to Amp that Certo and Crona still hate each other. Amp talks with her, and decides to take them out and go exploring at the Silver River. Amp goes to get Crona (whose heart skips a few beats when he mentions Certo and she blushes) and manages to convince her to come. They meet Terra and Certo (they look away from each other) at the river, which they play in. Crona doesn't want to, but they draw her in, and she ends up fighting Certo. They bicker on the beach (Certo says she insults others when she doesn't know what they've been through), and Certo storms off. Certo is woken by his little sister Ana (three years; Certo's second youngest, so he's to look after her), but he sends her to apologise to Neros for jumping on him (he can see better now). She leaves and Certo talks with Neros (who's angry about being perceived as inferior), before going to teach her flying tricks. Ana states she doesn't want to learn from Neros, because he's inferior, prompting Certo to spank her, and learn she heard it fro Ebony. Certo returns home and finds Ebony (with his mate Siren) and the two fight. His parents Bronze and Sable arrive (with the gravid Star) and they all shout, before Bronze crushes Certo and tells him to leave with "his disgrace of a brother" if he doesn't like what he says. Ebony nearly fights, but Certo leaves and goes to his chamber, only to find Neros gone.
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Certo is plagued by nightmares, and Terra wakes him. She tries to appeal to him, but he states he doesn't want others to care about him (while Crona and the others listen) and that he's trying to forget his past, but everyone reminds him of it. He leaves, and Amp goes to comfort Terra, while Crona notes Certo's words seem familar (as if she'd heard them before in a previous life). At the academy, Kia greets Crona and Certo (and Nitrus), and requests Certo aid her if he has time. They then go to Tectonica's class, where she gets two of Titanus' gang (Frisco and Mateo) to spar, before talking about fighting styles (Crona gives the info), and singling Certo out to demonstrate feral fighting skills. Terra teases Crona about staring at Certo (noting he's toned), while Tectonica (with a wink) gets Titanus to fight Certo. Certo avoids Titanus, but he hits him when he returns to his place, while Tectonica does nothing. Tectonica then halts them as they fight; allowing Titanus to hurt Certo (who can see what's going on). As they fight, Crona notes to the others that Tectonica likely planned this (and angrily asks Amp why the guardians were so suspicious of him). Certo eventually bests Titanus; smashing his head on concrete. Tectonica calls Certo back to class, only for Titanus to leap back at him. Amp intervenes, prompting Tectonica to tell him off, but he accuses her of setting Certo up. She angrily sends him away, and he leaves after talking with Certo. Titanus goes to retaliate, but Tectonica stops him; stating his ego spoiled their plans. They continue with the class (the girls come over to Certo, Crona and Terra talk about Amp), and afterwards Crona states she feels things will get worse. In the afternoon, Sabre removes an ice cast from Certo's eye (having had him treated), and he tells her that Tectonica was wrong; it doesn't matter how you win a fight (he speaks from experience). He suddenly becomes overwhelmed by a memory and says he can't stay. Despite Sabre's protests, he leaves, and she cries. Certo complains about people trying to get to him in the gardens, only for Titanus and his gang to approach and resume their fight. Crona and Terra note that Certo (and Sabre) were absent from the next class, and Terra states that she's come around to Amp's way of thinking about Certo being cheated (Crona hugs her when she says her eyes are finally open) before heading home. Certo fights Titanus and his gang, and eventually overwhelms one of their attacks with a roar (Crona hears this). Certo and Titanus face off; Certo creating a tornado to suck away air from Titanus and his gang, but Crona stops him from killing them. Titanus then hits her and goes to do stuff while Certo is restrained by the others. Certo's memories overpower him, and his eye and scars go red, and a surge of energy bursts out. In the forests, a red-eyed dragon sees this, and notes to an ape he has unfinished business. Crona recovers, and finds Titanus and his gang injured, and the academy tower destroyed. She goes to Certo, who is crying (but his eye is still glowing) that they mde him remember.
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Kia arrives and takes them both away (Crona convinces Certo), passing Volcanus along the way. Crona sees that much of the city is in ruins. When they land, Terra and her family help Certo inside, and Kia notes she will talk with Nitrus. Later, Amp reports that Titanus and his gang have survived, but are in intensive care. Certo wakes, and Crona notes his eye's stopped glowing. After a talk, Crona finds Certo doesn't know about his power, and realises he caused the explosion. Nitrus enters (already knowing) and comes to ask what happened. Crona tells him about the attack by Titanus (but doesn't mention the assault). Nitrus complains, but Thundra and Kia defend Certo and note Titanus is to blame, but they note he probably won't get a fair trial. Word spreads over the next few dys, and on the day of the hearing Terra waitsd wtih Vixen and Ulu (the others were kept away, and Sabre's parents were badly injured by shrapnel), while Crona supports Certo inside. Inside, Volcanus states someone must have put Titanus up to it, and Kia and Tectonica argue. The others talk and the majority accuses Titanus, prompting Volcanus to suspend him, before bringin up what to do with Certo for destroying the ancient academy. Volcanus appeals to the others about restraining breath attacks, but Crona states it wasn't one. She tries to appeal to Sin, but he says he can't change their minds "until Titanus..." and then notes the war has started; revealing his prophecy was that a shadow would fall upon the land when a black dragon came to rid the world of sin (he adds that he wasn't talking about Certo when she notes he wasn't a killer, he refers to his past). Volcanus promptly expels Certo (and orders him to help rebuild) so Crona leaves with him. Outside, the dragons create a path as Certo leaves, and the others talk with Certo (Terra asks if Nitrus and Amp were responsible; he denies it). Maya arrives and tells Certo she saw a white dragon like Certo, prompting him to fly away. They hear strange noises (Crona recognises them as belonging to apes). Certo reaches the gardens and finds Neros.
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Crona tells Terra that apes are attacking, and they do. Neros and Certo fight; Certo trying to kill Neros. Amp and Cryus arrive, followed by the Guardians, and fighting ensues with the apes. Thundra notes Maya's missing (reminding Crona of Arcadia) and Crona goes to find her. A roar sonds. Neros begs for mercy to buy time and then attacks, before revealing he has gained a new power thanks to his family, and launches a purple energy at him. Neros then begins cutting Certo's face to make his blue eye red, but Maya arrives and distracts him. Certo begs for her, but Neros states that there are no innocent dragons and anyone associated with them will be purged. Certo rescues her, and Neros tells him he will destroy everything he has to make him suffer like him before fleeing as the others arrive. Crona nd the others arrive to find Certo and Maya buried in rubble, and Nitrus and Thundra begin to argue. Nitrus calls them to leave and to abandon Certo; when Amp protests, Nitrus says he will strip him of his future title if he endangers the city. Certo intervenes (and repays him) by going to leave. He collapses to rest (alarming Crona). When he wakes, Crona is gone and it is dark, and he walks through the city past the council chambers, where he hears Crona and the Guardians arguing with each other. Crona addresses Sin and requests he tell her what Nitrus won't; despite their protests, he agrees and reveals when Nitrus came to learn Terra's fortune, he saw that a conflict with apes would start and last for 1000 years (that his daughters would get caught up in) when a black dragon arrived and attempted to rid the world of its sins. He notes he never said it was Certo. Crona accuses them of all targeting Certo unfairly (noting this led to the attack) and states she plans to leave them in the mess they've made. As the guardians talk about banishing him, Certo goes to leave, only to encounter Sabre. He tells her he is going to find Neros and kill him and never return. Sabre tries to stop him, but he leaves. Inside, Volcanus suggests they should imprison Certo instead so he can't call apes back (and they'll destroy any who come for him). Crona insults him and leaves, and finds Certo gone; Sabre tells her that he heard them and Crona finds out what he told her. After getting pointers, Crona notes to Sabre she thinks Certo has been using a facade up until now and she doesn't know him. Sabre asks her to take care of him, before she heads off.
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Certo hunts a stag, but Neros appears and kills it instead. They talk, and Certo asks why he left (three weeks ago) but Neros just says he's glad to be away from dragons who don't care. He refuses Certo's excuses and pity, but they embrace, and they decide to meet every night. Crona flies to the forest, and calls to the animals (half-heartedly) to see if any have seen Certo; a dragonfly family answers and tells her about a white dragon glowing purple (Crona recognises it as Convexity), and also notes there was a disturbance. Crona heads on. After two weeks of training with Neros (who seems happy), Certo muses about how Neros is planning to show him something secret, but Ebony captures him (knocking him out) and brings him home. His family reveal they've known he's been sneaking out. Certo rages about how they care about him, but not Neros, and a fight breaks out, before Certo escapes and flies out to find Neros. Day becomes night, and Crona stops to rest, inadvertantly finding Certo. She hugs him, and then explains she was worried about him (although she's not his biggest fan). He tells her to leave and flies off (fast), and she flies after him. In the woods, Certo searches for Neros, but fails to find him. In tears, he heads home, but notices a foul odor. Inside, he finds several apes in his parents' room, and chases them out, before finding they've bashed his parents' brains in. Star wakes and attacks an ape who tries to steal her egg, and the family rises. Ebony gets killed by an ape, and Neros soon arrives and orders the apes to kill them all. Certo finds Ana is dead, and Siren dies not long afterwards. Enigma holds off the apes to let Star and Certo escape, but she pushes him out first and Certo runs before realising Star isn't behind him.
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(jacob's gland? must've forgotten to save that bit of the text)

Certo sits on a hill, and Crona catches up with him. He asks her why she's following him, and she eventually states says she doesn't think he should be alone (she wonders why). Certo explains how he had a flashback when Titanus attacked her, and Crona says she's there for him. He pushes her away, but her tears bring him back, and she tells him it's about Arcadia (he recognises from the dream) and she's felt so alone. She then goes to rest, but Certo carries her (despite her attempts to stop him lest he hurt himself) to shelter from the cold (making a tent from an oak tree). The next day, Certo finds he draped his wing over Crona (and their tails are entwined), and he inadvertantly wakes her up (from he first peaceful dream in a while). Certo then notices she has an injury; he accidentally cut her tail with his blade. He goes to leave, but she follows. He looks at his scars, and that drives him angry and he tries to fly away, but crashes. Crona demands he tell her what he's been through, and they challenge each other, leading to a fight. Crona has the advantage with her time powers, but midway through the battle she loses her rage and gets hit by a wind attack, falling to the ground with a loud snap. She apologises, but Certo breaks down in tears and says it's his fault, and says that everyone suffers because of him. She leaps on him and tells him that she's trying to care for him, before fainting. He carries her back to their camp (broken leg turning purple?). Crona wakes, nauseous, and asks Certo (who's been crying) why he blames himself for hurting others (why he's distant). Certo reveals Neros killed his family, and tells her about him. He reveals he doesn't want her around because she'll die too. Crona tries to comfort him, and suggests he let the others help (noting he means more to people than he thinks). Before they can conclude anything, Certo hears apes, and they fight them. Seeing Certo overwhelmed, Crona freezes time and rescues him, allowing him to kill several. Crona comes up with a plan and meditates while Certo holds them off; while she does, she notices that Certo is surrounded by red energy rather than the normal blue. She then calls Certo and uses the energy in the area to blast the apes. Afterwards, they discuss the attack, but Certo again refuses her aid, before she collapses.
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Terra and Amp wait inside during a storm, as Terra notes they haven't heard from Crona or Certo in two weeks. Certo abruptly arrives with a bleeding Crona. Nitrus doesn't let Certo enter, and he goes. Terra tries to go after him, but Amp says he needs to be alone. Outside, Certo cries at the Silver River. The next day, Thundra tells the others about Crona's injuries (blood clot nearly killed her left foreleg). She asks about Certo, and learns that Nitrus sent him away. She angrily goes to Nitrus as Certo arrives (Terra and Amp let him in). Thundra goes to the Council Chambers to get Nitrus and brings him outside, where she shouts at him for his behaviour to Certo. Nitrus brings up the prophecy, but Thundra states she wouldn't deny shelter because of it. She states she will leave him if he continues to act this waym, and he returns inside after she leaves. Three days pass (Certo sneaks in with aid), and on the fourth, Crona becomes sickly; Thundra realises Crona has Sputum's disease and will die because there is no longer a cure. This shocks Amp and Terra. Certo arrives, and says it's his fault, but the others try to comfort him. After looking at the unconcious Crona and musing about her, Certo asks about the disease, and leaves to be certain that there isn't a cure. Terra and Amp discuss the change in behaviour as he leaves. At night, Certo returns to the city (past sentries) and sneaks into the library. He tries to ask the dragons there for help, but they try to get rid of him. Certo repeatedly tells them he doesn't want to fight, and eventually the elder dragon (Annol) finds the note he wrote the disease name on, and notes the cure doesn't exist. Certo notes there might be something in the wild he knows of, and the elder promptly offers aid since his mate died of the illness. He orders the guard captain (Cytros) to help, and he gets an assistant (Voltrus) to command the others. As they search, Annol asks about Crona (Certo denies that she's special to him, but concedes they are friends), while librarians Stratus and Verona talk about whether to trust him. In time, Verona finds a picture of the plant that cured the disease (and others); a Memorium. Certo reveals he knows where to find them, and leads the dragons to the place he used to meet with Neros (although Annol coughs when he lands due to age). From there, he leads them to a lake full of the flowers. The other dragons (respectfully and carefully) get several flowers (Certo takes one and leaves), before Annol reveals he won't go back with them; it's his time. He hands over the library to Stratus (his grandson; Verona's his great great granddaughter) and bids farewells; resting at last when they leave. Certo races back (not bothering to hide himself), and encounters Cryus, who tries to keep him away. They fight, but Amp and Terra arrive and get him to leave (Amp doesn't care if he's jeopardising his future title). They get Thundra and prepare to treat Crona. Making the mixture, they make her drink it, but Certo becomes concerned it won't be fast enough. Thundra notes there's another way (not said), and Certo (sheepishly) agrees to do it, but faints when they start (raising her tail). Certo wakes (hidden between Amp and Terra), and sees that Crona's no longer wheezing. Amp tells him Crona said his name (a lie), and Certo goes to leave (although the others praise his work and tell him to ignore Cryus), but Terra gives him Crona's breastplate (he feels a strange energy) so she'll come to him. Certo goes to the library, where Cytros praises him. Certo learns that Annol didn't come back, and bursts into tears, but the others comfort him and reassure him otherwise, before praising his gift to them (noting that his actions have humbled them) and offering their support. Despite this, Certo goes outside and cries. Crona wakes in confusion, but Terra tells her how she got here and was cured (although Crona can see through several of her lies about Certo). She tries to go after Certo (he's been gone for three days) but Terra stops her, and notes Certo's a changed dragon; having a purpose. Crona gradually regains her lost weight, and is soon allowed out. They go to find Certo; passing others on the way, and they decide to check the Silver River. Certo is there; musing about various things, and he hugs her when she arrives. They stop and make excuses when they realise Terra and Amp are watching. Certo then gives back her breast plate, and the two bicker. Kia shows Crona and Certo to a room (a couple's room) in her house; telling them that Nitrus was insistent they have a safe home (Thundra knocked sense into him). She leaves, and Crona talks with Certo (musing about Neros); telling him things will work out.
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(240 years is 9 generations?)

Certo is restless, and eventually Crona talks with him; he's worried about Neros. Crona identifies his power as Convexity ut tells Certo he she can't teach him how to fight it. They discuss Neros and Certo says they won't be able to convince him to abandon his plan. They then discuss the apes, and Certo briefly spaces out; thinking about his brother's ability to use the wind, and notes the city dragons react to it, so he plans to talk with the guard. In the evening, Certo and Crona (carefully; they bicker) head out to the library, where Certo gets the librarians to find Cytros. He tells them he wants to find the ape territory, before Cytros arrives (after an hour). Certo briefly complains about not being able to find Neros, but Verona slaps him out of it. He then notices Crona is missing. Earlier, Verona and Crona went to find Cytros to get his aid in tracking the apes. Crona eventually gets Cytros to let her interrogate the captured apes (with Voltrus watching; Cytros calls Crona Certo's mate). Crona offers the apes more power if they lead her to Neros, and demonstrates by unlocking the cell instantly. They promptly break out and defeat the guards, but Crona convinces them to stop. When they get outside, they knock her out. Neros practises his Convexity, and an ape reports the capture of Crona and her claims to have great power. Neros and Crona end up talking (Crona trying to appeal to Neros as Certo's brother), and Neros tells her that dragons are arrogant by nature and only care about self-gain, so he will rid the world of them to make it a better place. Crona tells Neros she's from the future, and demonstrates her ability to control time, before telling him about Malefor (and purple dragons) and his defeat. Neros promptly announces his intent to return through time with her and aid Malefor. They hear a roar, and realise Certo has followed Crona. The two fight, but Neros soon leaves. Certo then confronts Crona, berating her for ignoring him and nearly getting killed (or making things worse). They then head back.
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Thundra removes the cast from Crona's leg, and Crona talks with her about her fear that she's destroyed her friendship with Certo. After some talk (which Terra joins) Thundra notes they'll have to fix it. Amp decides to talk with Certo alone, and goes to Kia's house, but can't find him. While flying over the Silver River, he finds Certo, who drags him into the bush and leads him on to a hidden ape camp (Certo hides them by getting rid of the wind). Certo tells Amp he'll have to alert the guardians since they hate him. Crona's betrayal comes up (Certo brings up how she defended him) and Amp states she was captured (Certo notes she didn't tell them the truth). Certo then decides to tell the Night Watch, and gets Amp to fetch Kia and come to the Library, while he gets Cyrtos (talking with Glaze, another guard). At the Library, Certo finds Amp brought Nitrus, Terra and Crona as well. They discuss the camp (Verona faints) and Crona notes although the dragons have been trained in the old ways, they don't know what it means to survive (kill or be killed). Certo agrees (fight smart) and they discuss the ape weaknesses before Certo goes to scout. Crona tries to go too, but he says she should stay and help Cytros organise defences. Sin arrives, and Crona pauses time. He tells Crona that Certo needs to master his power so it can be passed on to Flame in the future. He tells Crona to take notes, and let him do what he has to do so he learns about it. Cyrtos then gives Certo an escort; Radiance, and they head to the Silver River. In the camp, Neros orders the apes to gather so he can speak with them. He mentions only a small number will attack next evening (he cuts the tongue of an ape who questions him) to kill Certo and capture Crona. Certo and Radiance head over to the nearby bushes, but Neros senses them, and apes attack. Radiance fights Neros, who annihilates him with Convexity (petrifying him?) while the apes capture Certo. Neros decides to mess with him first and has him bound, before ordering the apes attack. Nitrus watches the guards, and learns from Kia that Certo and Radiance are absent. He begins giving orders, but the attack begins shortly. Certo wakes, and the apes force him to watch Radiance's corpse being stripped. This brings back memories of his family, and his power emerges; burning the ropes and those near him. Certo annihilates the apes, before heading for the city and Neros. In the city, Nitrus and Kia fight apes. Amp, Terra and Crona are surrounded, and Crona realises the apes are coming for her. They fight them, and Neros lands (Amp mistakes him for Certo at first), but after a brief talk Crona flees. Amp fights Neros (and Terra joins in), before Cryus helps. He also mistakes Neros for Certo, and becomes angry when learning he sent apes after Crona. They fight, but Neros slashes Cryus' right eye before Tectonica and Volcanus (also misidentifying him) arrive. They launch their attacks at him, and he vanishes. Certo arrives with Crona. Earlier, Crona evaded the apes sent after her by Neros (but discovers Neros told the apes about her ability), but is found by Certo who uses his power against the apes (she helps him though, despite his anger, but he later thanks her when he calms). After beating them, Crona realises Neros didn't follow her, and they go to find him, but miss him. Ignoring Tectonica, they land and Crona checks Cryus' eye (it'll heal) while Certo sees to the others. They ignore Tectonica and Volcanus and go to leave, and they go after them. Cytros arrives and Volcanus tells him to arrest Certo (blaming him for the attack; Cryus does to for his eye). Nitrus tells him to take Amp (injured) and Terra home, and states they'll raise the issue at the next council. As they leave, Volcanus agrees with Tectonica's theory that he's bewitched them (noting his eye). Neros finds his camp destroyed, and learns from the apes of his brother's power. He promptly orders them to head back; noting he'll have to deal with it another day.
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Thundra treats Kia (looking at the other wounded couples in the room). Crona talks with Certo, and they go to talk with Cyrtos (Crona sends Certo to the library, lest others panic when they see him). Going past the injured, Crona finds Cyrtos, who tells her that Volcanus and Tectonica have been spreading rumours that Certo has returned with more apes (he's supposed to be banished?). He takes Crona to the council chamber to sort this out, but they only find Sin, who points them towards their quarters (and tells Crona she's on the right path). At the pavilion, Cytros deals with Titanus, which Volcanus complains about when he arrives. They promptly leave, and Volcanus talks with Tectonica; stating he thinks Crona might be trying to overthrow them, and they'll have to stop her. Crona and Certo reach the library, where Crona mentions her home. Cytros notes she and Certo are quite similar, but Crona insists they're just friends. Cytros reveals his daughter is Vixen, before they go to Certo. Crona notes getting Certo and Neros together would prove his innocence, but Cytros notes that could worsen his case. They begin talking about how to get supporters. Two days pass as Certo stays at the library, and Crona draws up defensive designs (magically) based on her memories of Warfang (Certo admires her ability). Two days later, Kia and Nitrus report Volcanus is planning a protest against Crona and Certo. Certo is shocked, and Crona argues with him that she's a part of this for a reason. She leaves, and the librarians explain to him she's trying to show him he's not alone. He thanks them, and goes to rest. Outside the temple, Volcanus, Tectonica (and Cryus) rark up the crowd, but Crona speaks against them. Cytros joins in when Volcanus suggests Certo can change colour, and states that Volcanus has sent no aid against the apes; all the defenses have been arranged by Crona (he also praises Certo's work in finding the cure). The librarians, Kia and Nitrus arrive, and Titanus is brought into the argument. They bring up Tectonica's rigged fight (the girls enforce this) and Amp points they should be treating all equally. Volcanus plans to prosecute them, but Cytros strips him and Tectonica of their titles for repeatedly endangering the city. They decide to put it to a vote (including the young dragons), and most go to Crona's side (Sabre is kept by her parents, and Crona freezes Cryus to talk with him; he refuses to support Certo). They are stripped of their titles, but they hear a roar outside. Neros and the apes near the city, and Neros flies to the city. Certo feels his presence and flies to him, and they fight in the air. Certo's roar turns out to have been Neros' signal for attack, and apes attack. Dragons fight apes. Some go for Crona, and one throttles her, but Amp saves her; she tries to help him but is too hurt; the others help him. Vixen saves her father with a new move (sparkler attack), and he gets her to watch over Crona. Neros fights Certo, and gets the upper hand. He reveals to Certo that he was living with the apes all along, and only turned his back on Certo when he abandoned him. Certo protests, but Neros explains to him the inherent villainy of dragons before demanding Certo show his power. Certo's rage gets the better of him and he blasts Neros, before attacking him in the ruins of the academy. Amp and Crona feel the mountain shake from the attack, and she goes to help Certo; the others following her. Eventually, they watch Certo and Neros fight in the sky and follow them. In the end, Neros launches a Convexity blast and escapes, and Certo falls, but Crona catches him; leaving the others in confusion. Cytros gets a status report, and finds Sabre's parents have been killed in the chaos.
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(Stratus was Annol's great-grandson? Voltrus has a mate...uhoh)

Certo and Neros fight, and pause to discuss their tactics. Neros wakes from his vision and plots revenge. Kryos paces, worrying what to do with Crona (she's having a breakdown about her lack of elements...she's had fits?). He goes to her, and decides to take her to the elders, before resting. Certo wakes in the library, and head sdownstairs to find the others, who tell him he's been unconcious for two days. He requests a status report, and then states it was a trap; Neros and him have a connection, and he used that as a signal to the apes. The others tell him about how Volcanus and Tectonica got removed from power, and Crona takes Certo outside. He asks her how she did it, and notes he doesn't know anything about her; she's almost unnatural. Kyros and Crona go to the elders in the western city of Summer Forest. Kryos watches Crona research, before they get summoned in. Elder Bracken (with several others) talks with Kyros (who introduces himself and their situation), and tells him all but Ignitus have just been captured; they have info a black dragoness is fighting them. Crona wants to find the guardians, but Kyros instead takes a map and is asked to investigate the abandoned temple. Certo wakes in the library beside Crona, and goes out to find Cytros, but notices things are odd. A guard (Azurite) tells him that only earth dragons are out and the moons are in a phase that makes young dragons act odd (it can affect others). He then takes him to Cytros (who says he should rest), and Certo notes that Neros could be driven to attack by the moons. Vixen arrives, and requests Certo come to talk to the grief-stricken Sabre. He agrees, and Vixen takes him to her, before leaving. Sabre angrily blames Certo for everything and attacks him, but Cytros enters and stops her. Certo flies away (before Azurite can follow him). Certo returns to the library, but sees the moons (filling him with depression) before he rests with Crona. The next day, he talks with the others (still feeling depressed). Cytros explains earth dragons can sense the earth vibrations, so are on at night. They tell him they'll need to stay inside, and he goes to rest, and the librarians note he's probably affected. They decide to get Crona to keep him stable. Crona and Kyros journey to the mushroom forest. Crona descends abruptly and has a vision of a purple dragon chasing a dragonfly. As he encounters apes, the vision ends, and Crona crashes. She then tries to concentrate to use energy (she taught herself when being bullied). Three days pass quickly. Verona calls Crona away (after reading with Certo) to get her help adding her own notes to the archives. Certo listens and becomes worried, and ends up wandering around (passing a balcony; he shields himself). Eventually, he becomes angry thinking about Neros, and his eye blazes. Sabre approaches to apologise for what she said, but he angrily states he's had enough and will deal with the one responsible. She kisses him and the others arrive, and Crona leaps on Certo to explain he's been affected. Certo protests, and Sabre attacks Crona in jealousy. Verona stops her, and gets Crona to take Certo (who snaps out of it?) back to bed. In the air, Kyros panics, only for a blast to send a pillar into the air and set fire to the forest. He has no choice but to fly back and report the attack by the Dark Master's forces. He hopes Crona will understand, and doesn't see her body being flung away.
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Crona and Certo walk back to their chamber, and she tries to get him to stay (noting he's still affected, but is blank). He notices her injuries from Sabre, and wants to get help, but Crona tells him it's not his fault. He convinces her to let him help (briefly making Crona consider their relationship), and he leaves her to muse about why she hasn't gone back home yet. Sabre breaks free of Verona's grasp and goes after Certo. She embraces him, but Crona arrives and guesses she's been moon-sighted. Sabre and Crona argue about their relationship with Certo (Crona says she doesn't want him) and they fight. Certo's eye goes red, but Cytros stops them all; launching Vixen's attack (Verona scolds him for using that in a library). This snaps Certo and Sabre out of the moon-sight, which they realise. Sabre apologises to Verona, and Certo states he doesn't return Sabre's feelings, and won't love or care for anyone again to avoid the pain of losing another. They each go their separate ways, and Crona asks Certo about Sabre; he says no and changes the subject, so they rest. Crona wakes, dazed, and wonders what happened. She soon finds that she's been rescued by Ignitus, and is in the dragon Temple. They talk (Crona noting she was told to seek him out) and Crona asks about her condition. He notes he'll need to rest first, and she asks about her father, and he decides to scout the forest for him from now on. Two days pass, and the lunar cycle ends. The dragons go over Crona's defence designs, before bringing up Volcanus and Tectonica, who could try to rally against them. After some talk, they decide to release them but have them watched. They then bring up Neros (without him the apes might fall), and it becomes clear that despite his talk, Certo doesn't truly want to kill him; he states he has no choice. Crona notes Certo should be learning how to control his power, and they discuss this (and why Neros hasn't attacked); Crona briefly freezes time to warn Certo not to bring up what she's told him. Crona goes to take Certo away, while the others wonder why Neros is targeting her; Amp suggests it might just be a personal grudge, which reassures Crona. Amp and Terra ask to come watch Certo use his power, and briefly discuss death before Crona returns with her notes (with a newly designed travel harness; others admire it and Certo blushes) and they head outside. None see Sabre watching, and making a plan of her own. Two days pass, and Ignitus tells Crona he hasn't found her father, but he points her in the direction of the Chronicler to answer her questions. She asks him where to go, and promises she won't let him down.
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(wow, first 26 chapters make up half the book, the next 11 and the epilogue are the rest!)

Amp and Terra spar, while Crona tries to train Certo to use his power. After musing about it, Crona rarks Certo up and he displays the power in anger. She states his jumbled thoughts were stopping him from grasping his emotions; when he got angry his instincts took over. They return, and Sabre watches, musing about her plan. Crona recovers with Ignitus, who tells her news; a purple dragon has been found in the forest. Certo gets angry with what he sees as Terra babying Amp in training, and gets them to both fight him. He states they're leaving themselves too open, and Crona calls an end to things. Certo calms down and coughs a bit, and he decides to stay out alone (Crona thinks this is suspicious). Sabre wonders if he's noticed her hiding, and he calls out, only for three apes to land. Certo gets them to tell Neros he's ready for him (and he'll kill him if he touches Crona). They both leave (Certo reveals he knew Sabre was there), and a jealous Sabre goes after the apes. Certo flies over the city in anger, and coughs up blood, but decides not to tell Crona and goes to the library, where he tells the others about the apes (and talks about his power). Cytros goes to get the guards ready, and Certo joins him. They end up talking about whether Certo could kill Neros (and reveals Certo's actions led Cytros to Verona). He then talks about Crona (urging him to get to know her since she's done the same; Certo says they're completely different), ebfore Vixen arrives with Voltrus. They decide to organise a search party for the still-missing Sabre, and Cytros sends Vixen and Certo (who blames himself) home. At the library, Certo reveals Sabre's absence. When the others leave to search, Certo apologises to Crona for his arrogance about his power. Crona stops him from blaming himself for Sabre, and he goes to rest; leaving her with her notes (she's confused at his new behaviour). When well enough, Crona heads to Dante's Freezer (Spyro's already headed there). She finds the trail of destruction, and sees him fighting. She flees, but ends up fighting apes; discovering she can use her magic to make electricity. Terra and Nitrus search for Sabre (Nitrus noting he can't make up for his actions towards Certo), and Kia joins them; revealing Cytros has called others back. She then flies to the library, where Cytros states they're spreading themselves out too thin. Amp notes they could get the citizens to help. They split up from there (Verona and Cytros nuzzle) and Stratus gets Certo and Crona to join Amp in getting volunteers. They head to Amp's house (Crona muses about her relationship with Certo and walks into Amp), where Thundra and Maya greet them, and come with them (Crona becomes sad at the thought that her time with Certo might not last much longer) to get volunteers. The two end (with Maya?) up talking about tactics to use, but Certo mistakenly goes to Volcanus' pavilion. Volcanus blames him for causing the trouble, and tells him he hurts those around him (blaming him for Sabre's absence), and says he should leave. Certo goes away tearfully, and Volcanus returns inside to explain to Titanus how this could get the others to get rid of him (and arguing about Titanus' ideas). Crona becomes worried about Certo, and talks with Stratus, before going to join the volunteers, who include Volcanus, Tectonica and Titanus (and Cryus?). Certo and Crona decide to stick together (Certo coughs up blood), and Cytros talks with the former guardians before dividing up the groups; Cytros puts the guardians with him to keep them from stirring trouble. As they search, the ex-guardians try to win over Cytros, and they end up arguing. Kia abruptly sounds the alarm. Crona finds herself surrounded by apes in the field, and Neros confronts Certo; bringing a bound Sabre. As the others arrive, Neros states he will trade Sabre for Crona. Volcanus accepts, and Certo argues with him before Cytros joins in, but Crona volunteers herself. Sabre is freed, but Certo becomes conflicted about how he's done nothing for his friend, and his power manifests (Neros' plan). Neros goads him into showing him his power, and Certo roars as Sabre attempts to tell him it's a trap.
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(wait, I'm confused. Verona is Stratus' great grandaughter? Voltrus in this and the next)

Sabre watches in guilt as Certo and Neros fight. Sabre sneaks after the apes, and listens to them discuss Crona. She eventually reaches the village. Neros berates the returning apes, who tell him Certo has mastered his power. Neros realises Sabre is listening, and he uses the wind tostop er from flying (and breathing). Neros spares her, and two days later she wakes, and he talks with her. Sabre reveals she loves Certo, and Neros tells her he'll kill her to taunt Certo. she stops him by stating she knows he's after Crona (who she says Certo is always with). Neros suggests they work together to get what they want (Crona and Certo); and notes he only wants Crona's power, and he won't harm Certo if he doesn't assault him. She agrees to help at the thought of having a family, and they talk about Certo's power; noting it reacts better when he's angry. Cytros tries to intervene, but is knocked back. Kia argues with Volcanus, and Crona sends Sabre away as Certo and Neros fight. Cytros and the former guardians end up fighting, until Nitrus intervenes and forbids Volcanus from future volunteer work. He then fights Neros, but the others get scattered by an attack. Neros sends the apes away and launches Convexity at Crona. Certo rushes and nkocks her aside as she struggles with whether to move or not (there's others behind her). Neros then reveals he blasted the dragons behind her. volcanus again accuses Certo of endangering them and Nitrus fights him (and Kia Tectonica). Crona gets Certo back on his feet and he flies away after Neros. Amp and Terra then combine their powers to stop the others, and they banish the ex-guardians (and Titanus). Cryus struggles which side to follow and flees to the city. Titanus begins making his own plan as he watches the battle above. Crona follows after Certo and Neros and tries to calm Certo when they land, who gets angrier. She gets them to try and get the others away (Volcanus notices Titanus is missing), and then uses her power (callingo on the others to hit her with their attacks so she can use them) to create a shield. Certo unleashes his full power, and Crona sees his body tearing itself apart. At the city, Sabre and Vixen see the blast and the city shakes. Crona lets down her shield and they look at the devastated landscape. Neros looks at the injured Certo and leaves; noting he's probably going to die (blood coming out of everything). The others decide to set up camp here and bring healers. Crona collapses from her own exhaustions.
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Terra and Amp fly back to the city (giving info to Azurite). Amp is shocked at the thought that Certo nearly killed them, before they get Thundra. He then flies on and angrily curses Certo. Vixen and Sabre approach, and Amp tells them that Certo nearly killed them. Sabre scolds him before hanging her head (she's about to tell them what she did). Crona rushes through Dante's Freezer, follwing Spyro's trail. As she muses about him, a dreadwing emerges from rubble and goes after her. It nearly gets her, but she manages to flee into a hole in the wall when it becomes distracted by the escaping Spyro and Volteer. They fight, and Crona ends up knocked out, but the dreadwing gets buried in rubble. Crona wakes in the library, and goes to find Certo. Stratus tells her he's still in the forest, and is in a coma. Crona goes to see him; feeling guilt for not being able to stop him, but Stratus comforts her (telling her she needs to open up to Certo to improve their bond). She reaches the pavilion (where they're discussing how to heat him), and the healers leave her to look after him while they get supplies (Thundra tells the others they're mates to convince the others). Crona wakes to find the dreadwing dead and begins to move on. Thundra wakes Crona so they can have space to treat Certo, and she decides to return to the city. While flying, she wonders what made Certo lose control (guessing Neros came to test his brother's limits). On the way, she lands at the fountain where they fought the apes, and reaffirms she'd have Certo's back. Becoming refreshed by the energy there, Crona thinks of a way to heal Certo. Flying to Kia's house, she gets the Memorium plant and returns to the library, where Stratus offers aid, and shows her their hidden cache of memoriums; courtesy of Certo. Crona notices magical mist coming off them (and notes they've grown fast). Stratus gives her several flowers and she goes to Thundra, where they decide to give it a go. Crona watches (and notes Amp's behaviour is odd) and secretly uses her magic to prevent the energy from dissipating as the flower gets grounded up. Thundra tells him they're making it into an ointment instead, and Crona asks to be allowed to apply it. She does; using her magic to merge the blue mist with his crimson aura, and his heartbeat improves. Thundra sees this, and talks with Azurite about it. Amp enters, and apologises to Crona for briefly doubting Certo earlier. Crona talks with him, and he takes her away to talk with Sabre, who reveals that this was all her fault. Crona yells at Sabre (bringing her own grief into it), and they all end up talking about Certo's relationship with them all (Crona denies falling in love with him, but says she wants him happy). Crona goes to leave (and Amp apologises for doubting her too). Crona leaves Dante's Freezer and flies over the ocean, but eventually collapses from exhaustion and falls into the sea. Crona wakes and finds Certo coughing blood, but he wakes. The healers (Terraus is one) note it's probably just minor internal bleeding.
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Days pass quickly, but Certo can't eat solid food. Crona wants to try using memoriums, but Certo wants to save them and naturally recover. Thundra comes and asks if he's ready to return; after he stubbornly bickers with Crona, they decide to return. Outside, the two talk, and both muse about one another (Amp notices). They soon head back (Crona carrying Certo at first, but then he flies; the two muse about one another (her the feel of his arms)) and Crona meets with Sabre, and tells her she didn't tell Certo about her betrayal; she fears it'd undo all his attempts to repair his life. Sabre asks her to make Certo happy for her (Crona doesn't care about relationships) and tells her to have a kiss if she has a chance; Crona blushes and muses about this. Crona and Certo then talk with those in the library, before she takes him to bed. She finds the room dark, and a tail hits Certo from the shadows. Cytros looks at his wound with Vixen, and the two end up crying (he thinks of her mother, who died giving birth, and how he could have died and left Vixen an orphan). He then gives her a heart-shaped pendant; a gift they had planned to give her later, but he wants to now in case he doesn't live that long. She hugs him, and he feels the pain diminish (jewels are sacred and a rare gift). An explosion breaks the silence (from the library), and Cytros goes to the library (Vixen notes Sabre was heading there). Crona knocks Certo away from the attacker, and she sees it is Tectonica. Crona sends Certo to get aid, but he stays when Amp gets hit. Verona gets alerted, and Certo goes to use his attack, but Crona knocks him so it doesn't hit Tectonica. She then buries the two in rubble and flees. Verona (with Sabre) calls for aid, but it turns out Crona shielded Certo. In tears, she tells him not to use his power again because she doesn't want to lose him, before people arrive to take them away. Mateo and Frisco (uneasily) walk with Titanus. Titanus ends up fighting Frisco and Stagnite, and they encounter Neros; whose forces kill Stagnite. Neros then approaches and Titanus proposes they exchange services, but they end up fighting. Neros offers him a fair shot if he gives him the lives of two of his friends; he agrees, and apes (who held them) kill one (Spitfire) and severely injure the other (Arcane); who Mateo pulls away (leaving six members). They fight again, but Neros bests Titanus and leaves (but sends a scout after him; forming a new plan). Crona goes to check on Amp (they're back at Nitrus' house now), and with Terra, they discuss how Certo hasn't talked to her in four days. Crona protests that they are friends, but they say she might need to make the first move to get him to open up. She then goes to Certo, and he reveals he doesn't have the will to live. They argue about his power (Crona says she wouldn't have offered aid if she knew it would turn out like this) and Crona states he can still fight, and he has things to fight for. He rests (tail on hers to stop her using her powers) and she wonders whether she should tell him about her powers. Terra flies with Certo to talk, and they end up over the destroyed forest, where Certo complains about his power. Terra talks with him about karma, before they argue about the conflict (and how they don't blame him). He asks to be left alone, and she leaves (noting she'll say that to Crona). He rages alone, but ends up thinking about Crona, and calms down; stating he just wants to protect everyone. He thinks about this and becomes refreshed, before seeing Crona approaching. Crona becomes shocked upon learning Terra left Certo. Amp and Terra calm her down, but they hear a rumble and rush after him. The weather calms as they approch, and Crona lands near a calm Certo, who tells her things are fine. They embrace (mildly bickering), and Certo tells her he's decided to call his power "Karma". Crona decides she has to tell him something.
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Terra talks with Amp (who notes Certo needs friends) and they walk (Amp noting there's been no sign of the ex-guardians). Terra calls him over and they watch Crona and Certo sitting together. Crona wakes to the sound of waves, and finds she's washed up on an island. She makes her way into a tunnel (hearing a voice encouraging her) and magic replenishes her. Eventually she reaches a room full of dragon history books and looks at one that she stops from falling; about the Dragon-Ape War. She finds a book entitled "Ashe" and reads it before the Chronicler appears behind her. He talks with her and reveals that she's a spirit like him, and he created her from a fragment of his soul. He then reveals she's had many lives and parents. Crona protests and breaks down, and the Chronicler reveals that Crona was originally his only granddaughter; she died and he merged her soul with his. He then frees her (gifting her with new clothes) and tells her she'll be a true Chronicler one day, but she's free until then. He also gives her the power to control time. She then requests that she be able to return, and he says she'll have to contribute to dragonkind. Crona finishes her story, and Certo begins asking about her powers (and the fact that the war will last 1000 years). They talk, and she eventually asks where they go from here. Certo says he doesn't think any different of her. Crona disagrees but he repeats tht she's a dragon; more than a spirit. They get closer and nearly kiss, and Amp and Terra watch, but Cryus sees and flees, and the noise alerts Crona and Certo (who mentally make excuses) to Terra and Amp. They decide to wait for them, and they thank each other (Crona notes he's no longer burdened, and there may be hope).
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Certo wakes earlier and decides to go out; Crona joins him (although they've kind of avoided each other since the day before). Certo later asks what they should do now that he knows the war won't stop for 1000 years. They talk, and Certo decides to help her get home if she helps him master Karma (which he already has, so it's his job now). Certo notes it's good Neros doesn't know, and Crona becomes nervous. Certo notices, and she prepares to tell him. Neros senses the area around him as the sun rises (he never really uses his sight) and launches Convexity. An ape arrives and sends him to the scout master, and Neros sends him to reward himself. Certo angrily calls Crona an idiot for letting Neros know of her power (and is angry that Neros knew before him). He accuses her of not trusting him and suggests she should just go back oto her own time. The two fight, cursing one another, and Crona goes away in grief at ruining their frienship. She runs past Cryus, who sees Certo and goes after him. Titanus and his gang continue on, despite their injuries. The gang notes Arcane isn't coping, but Titanus doesn't care. Frisco curses him and abandons him. Titanus hits him at the mention of Certo, and he leaves. His gang abandon him and help him and Arcane. Neros reaches the scout master, who tells him that Titanus is alone; the otehrs are heading back home. Neros orders for the apes to follow them, and flies to the next ape, but senses a shift in the wind and recognises a dragon. Crona tries to use her power, but her energy only causes destruction. She takes flight to head back (thinking about Certo), but she reaches a river and has a flash of Certo fighting apes. She becomes exhausted and rests, and Neros approaches, noting he might have to try something new. In Crona's dreams, she sees Arcadia, Certo and Ashe, and argues with them, before finding herself with teh Chronicler, who comforts her. He notes things might have already been fixed, and she wakes. She explores the area, and finds a cave. Inside, she sees Certo, and watches as his family are killed by apes; Certo's memory. Crona sees Star hiding something behind a rock before rushing to help her mate. She wakes and heads for Certo's home; inside, she finds Neros crying. He states he hates what he's become; stating the Convexity has a will of its own and made him do it. Neros vents about his past to Crona, and she realises jealousy powers his power. He states he still plans to destroy all dragons, and they argue before fighting. Certo arrives (Neros thought him dead) and intervenes; quickly getting the upper hand. He ultimately uses his power and Neros flees. He checks on Crona (who comforts him about her injuries), and they embrace; forgiving one another. Crona then remembers what she saw, and goes to Star's chamber (Certo wants to leave) where she finds her egg safely hidden. Crona explains how she found it, and she finds the egg is still alive (despite having been here for six months). Certo blasts another hole in the roof and Crona uses her power to get them both out. As Certo struggles with memories of the place, Mateo arrives (having seen their power) ; requesting aid. He leads them to their group and he tells them how they ended up here. Crona and Certo help move them. Titanus continues alone, getting madder. He begins attacking the area around him, before hunting everything around him. He begins sucking in his flames, and he begins getting bigger. The apes see this, and Neros reaches them. They watch Titanus, before he recalls then scouts watching the gang; noting they will stay close to Titanus.
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(Earlier) Certo sits in the ruins of the dragon academy, musing about things and Crona. Cryus approaches and shouts t him before challenging him; Certo refuses. Cryus says he'll protect Crona from him and leaves. He then muses about Crona, before flying to find her. The dragons reach the city (now surrounded by a big wall) and the guards (calling them Master) greet them (they've been gone for three days) before getting healers for Titanus' former gang. Certo then checks on Crona and the egg (and begins thinking about her as a mother) before Cytros arrives. He berates them for disappearing, but then sees the egg. Crona and Certo deny it being theirs, and Thundra arrives to see to the injured. They all go to Volcanus' old study (many mistake the egg for Crona and Certo's at first), but Arcane turns out to have died. Mateo cries, and the others discuss them. Mateo reveals Volcanus didn't know what they did, and Certo ends up chewing out Mateo for being weak (revealing what he lived through). Cytros stops him and sends guards to find Arcane's family, and Certo tells Mateo to begin working for others. Cytros gives orders to find Titanus and arrest Volcanus. Kia helps make a nest for the egg (at her house), and they comfort him when warning it might not hatch (but they add it'll be female due to the lack of temperature). The others gradually leave (while Certo watches the egg) and Certo gets Crona to promise they'll keep the egg secret from Neros, and they make a pact (biting their tails). Crona notes she shouldn't get attached to him s she'll have to leave him. She then notices his eye is swollen, and they talk about their fight (she lets Certo help "to redeem himself" because he insists) before he goes to rest with the egg, later joined by Crona. Amp walks past and notes they're both in denial about each other. Crona muses about things at the academy grounds, and Cryus arrives to ask about the egg (he would have supported her if it was hers). He reveals he was looking for her yesterday (and talked with Certo) and he worries about her. She notes she's been unfair to him, but states he's judging Certo. He tries to justify it, but Crona leaves. Some days pass. Mateo helps the scouts search for the ex-guardians. Kia tries to calm Certo (noting he'll make the dragonet nervous). Maya arrives (Thundra's still vaguely suspicious about the egg) with Thundra, and she tells Certo the dragonet will be smaller due to a lack of heat, so she'll need to be looked ater. Thundra comforts him (and he thinks he'll never cry again) before Crona arrives, asking him if he's thought of a name (Certo asks if she's ever had kids (she vehemently denies having mated) and muses about this; mistakenly staring). Certo doesn't want to name her after his family, but Crona notes he could find inspiration from the fact that his whole family could create sonic blasts with their strong lungs. Certo briefly gets bitter, and Kia notes he'll have to come to term with his past. They talk about this, but Kia's summoned to the council by Nitrus. Certo begins blaming himself, but Crona stops him and brings him outside (leaving Thundra with the egg; Certo helps her stop Maya from joining them, and gets her to look after the egg). Outside, Certo worries about what Volcanus will do if he discovers the egg, and they see Volcanus being escorted to the temple. Certo trembles in fear (worrying Crona), but they head inside. Volcanus reveals he returned to try and find Titanus. Nitrus talks with him about Titanus trying to join Neros, which he refuses to believe. He tries to turn the others against them again, and tries to appeal to Sin (who notes he predicts what will happen, and it's obvious it has come true), who says that Certo poses them no threat (but adds he will be influential at the start of the war, but not remembered forever). Cytros then brings up a list of charges against Volcanus (holding him accountable for Tectonica and Titanus' actions), and after they argue about Titanus' behaviour, he suggestst they imprison him for now (Cryus joins in the vote). Afterwards, Crona talks to Sin, who only says things are happening as they should. He does tell her that Certo will need her if she wants to return home. Thundra goes over the egg's progress as Crona and Certo return. Certo asks why he's the center of attention, and Thundra tells them about the prophecy told by Sin. They discuss it (and how Amp and terra's engagement was more for survival than love, but it blossomed into love) and Thundra comforts them before leaving. Certo then worries for the future of the egg and considers running away. They bicker (Certo asks if that means Crona likes him; they both state they became friends unintentionally) and Crona reveals her sadness at the thought that she'll have to leave him here to fight when she goes back to her time. Certo then asks for her to meet her at the gardens at sunset, before they awkwardly change the subject and Crona heads to the library; leaving Certo with the egg. At the ruined library, Crona talks with Verona and asks if they have stuff about dragon time (or history). They go to search (passing young dragons sent to the library by Terra when Volcanus returned), and then Crona asks about magic, but only a few dragons are able to look at the vault containing them. They discuss Volcanus (people are nervous because of what happened the last time), and they discuss building a shelter for the dragons. Crona begins designing a shelter based on her memories of the shelter she and the other dragons were in when the world tore itself apart. Terra arrives with the five females and they discuss Crona's design and Certo with the egg. They talk about how Crona's meeting Certo at sundown, and they note it's pretty romantic, which Crona vehemently denies (although Terra reveals they nearly kissed). The girls leave (although suggest she try to consider it special or take a mate). She muses about her and Certo while she works (and notes she can't stay here with him). Verona arrives and talks with her about her and Certo's relationship (cause she's shaking and doesn't know where they stand anymore). Crona then realises it's nearly sundown and rushes to meet Certo. Certo walks through the city, musing about things, before Voltrus flies overhead and orders a meeting. He tells Cytros they found Titanus, but he has become a monster. Certo listens and decides to go after him himself. Terra sees him and wonders what he's doing. Crona waits in the gardens, and Terra approaches, telling her he's probably not coming. She becomes sad. Certo flies into the night, and muses about Titanus and always being there for Crona. A voice in his head wonders why he's not with her, and he remembers and rushes back. Crona sits alone; guessing he went after Titanus or Neros, and wondering if he did like her or if it was a distraction. She looks at her reflection and feels ugly, but Certo arrives with a flower and apologises. After a while, Crona asks if Crona cares about her (blushing). He secretly finds her beautiful, but he doesn't want to get too attached when he's going to lose her, so he says no. This doesn't affect Crona like she though, and she smiles and sits with him (nuzzle) in silence. They rest, and Crona thanks him for coming back, but falls asleep before she can have another thought.
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(400 dragons survived war?)

Terra wakes as Amp leaves with Nitrus. Nitrus tells him they're forming an army from the various cities (and he wants Amp to take Terra and Maya away if they have to), and are going to attack Titanus. Terra later gets up and angrily thinks about how Certo abandoned Crona, but then she finds them sleeping together. She encounters Cryus (who tells her about the army) who is looking for Crona. Terra tries to hide her from Cryus (who is trying to get her to see Certo's nothing but trouble; Terra notes why Crona chose Certo over him), but he sees Certo and attacks. They fight in the water, but Crona stops Cryus, who argues with them before they tell him to leave. Terra tells them about the upcoming war, and asks about what they did in the garden, but Certo states they only wish to be friends, and don't want to get more emotions when the war starts (Terra still says they could be happy together). Terra leaves and they talk about Cryus (Crona notes she'll have to deal with him) before Crona heads to the council chambers. They can only briefly describe the situation, and Crona goes to tell Certo (Nitrus sends Amp to be with Terra). Crona leaves with Kia, who asks about her origins; noting her similarity to Sin. Crona then goes to Certo. After a talk, she talks with Certo about names, and suggests "Pip (Bird song)" (remembering her mother's lullabies), which he accepts before they rest. Later, Certo wakes, and muses about Crona (who wakes) before going out to the prison to speak with Volcanus. The guards try to sop him, but they let him in when he states he only wants to ask him what he has to do to protect a friend. He goes inside, and Volcanus insults him (they've never had an army), before he leaves (but says he'll protect Crona). Nitrus and Cytros lead a fight of dragons out. Cryus approaches Crona to talk about Certo (who he and Volcanus say have forced them into war), but she leaves and calls him no better than Volcanus and Tectonica. She goes to rest with Certo (feeling nervous). Over the next three days, they travel, and on the fourth Crona admits she's concerned because she hadn't heard of Titanus before, and doesn't know how this will end. They soon reach the charred area that marks Titanus' trail, and a brief discussion ensues about Titanus between Nitrus and Voltrus before they decide to rest. Crona and Certo talk before resting (and she muses about him; wishing they could end each other's suffering), and wake to find the land covered in ash. They discuss this, and Crona tries to use her magic to tap into the earth (ground is shaking), but realises the blue mist in the area is gone; barren of magic. A voice calls all into the air as rocks fall, and once they escape, they all see Titanus; monstrously large. Certo defends Crona from Titanus' attack and begins trying to draw oxygen away from him. Certo goes to hit him with Karma, but Volcanus suddenly arrives with Tectonica (who grabs Certo and knocks him out, but Crona catches him). Volcanus reveals he is here to discipline his kin, before telling them that blue dragons can absorb flames to increase their size and power. He notes that this requires food to work, and thus only fire can stop it. Volcanus begins giving orders (and fails to appeal to Titanus) and forces fight Titanus. Voltrus tells a guard (Iscerus) to protect Crona and Certo, but Neros and his apes kill the guard and abduct Crona. Neros decides to keep Certo alive for now, but stabs him to get blood on his tail. Titanus is downed briefly, but rises when he sees the apes. volcanus and Tectonica fight Titanus, (Kia gets hurt) and Volcanus reveals that he must destroy Titanus; Sin prophecised he would destroy his own (there's no place for his kind if dragons are to unite) and Volcanus tried to get out of it using Certo. The others fall back (save Tectonica) and watch. Kia sees Certo and the dead sentry, and he gets Arcane (Azurite is gone) to get them. Tectonica punches holes in the ground and becomes fatally wounded by Titanus, but manages to force the earth to collapse beneath him. Musing about prophecies, Volcanus leaps within Titanus' throat and unleashes all his energies. There's an explosion, and Titanus is gone (were they on a mountain to begin with, or was it created?).
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(Hmm...I don't think Crona's going to have another life after this, is she? Wasn't that what the Chronicler meant when he freed her? Certo thought she would...)

Certo's body hurts. He wakes and Amp tells him he's been out for a day, and Crona is gone. Certo forces Amp to take him to the others (in the camp). He learns that they found a bone fragment in Icerus's throat; identifying his killers as apes. They state they don't have the dragon power. Certo decides to go himself, and Cryus accuses this of being his fault. He goes too far and Certo attacks, but Cytros breaks them up. As Certo leaves, the others note he'll go anyway (Amp offers to go too, but Nitrus stops him). Mateo approaches Certo and offers to guide him to the apes. Crona wakes to see Neros, who has her bound. He tells her to help him or he'll destroy the city. She asks about Titanus, but he says he had nothing to do with him, but he left him so that he'd be able to capture her. Neros claims that he killed Certo and forces the blood from his tail in her mouth when she doesn't believe. Crona is shocked, and with her powers she blasts the hut away and roars; flying into the sky, where a time portal opens. Certo stops flying and crashes (carrying Mateo). They rest, and Mateo keeps watch (remembering Voltrus' words to him when he joined when he nearly falls asleep). Hours later, the wind knocks Mateo away and a dissure opens up. Certo sees Crona in the sky and flies after her. Apes scatter and Crona lands; the portal expanding to create a barrier. Crona absorbs Neros' attacks and prevents him fleeing. Neros watches as apes hit a pool of magic surrounding Crona and age into dust. Crona then makes Neros implode, before restoring his body to make him suffer repeatedly. Certo flies over, catching Crona off guard. Crona thinks it's a trick and attacks Neros; making a mark over his eye (and saying the same words he said earlier?). Certo lands and calls her to stop; Crona nervously realises he kept Certo alive in case this happened. She then goes to kill Neros, but Certo tries to stop her, because it's not her. They argue and she knocks him away when he attacks, but then saves him. Certo then sees Convexity forming around Crona and notes "it's the bridge". He tries to approach her, but he gets hurt. Crona sees this and repeatedly tries to stop him, before a massively aged Neros taunts her for proving his point against dragons; she's willing to hurt the one trying to protect her. Crona rushes to help Certo, who refuses to rise until she's back to normal. She ultimately collapses and the energy fades, before she starts crying. Certo tells Neros he wouldn't let er turn into him by killing him (she would do the same for him). He then gets Crona to revert him to youth, which she does (knocking him out), before they leave. After they've gone, the apes go to Neros, and decide to continue supporting him. Crona and Certo flee from the apes, but get ensnared (Crona falling unconcious). However, Certo uses Karma to annihilate some of their captors. Mateo arrives and helps; getting Crona. Certo gets overwhelmed, but escapes with aid from an arriving Voltrus. They then flee, with Certo aiding their flight with wind. Neros wakes and learns that Crona has gone. He sees part of the pool remains, and he uses it to age himself to an adult dragon before it disappears, and then kills the traitorous ape. As they fly, Certo realises what he has to do to protect Crona.
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Crona wakes to find Terra beside her (Certo notes she sleeps better with another) and learns Certo's in detention for going out after her. She goes to find him (leaving Terra with the egg), and finds the guardians talking about finding three replacements (Cryus resigned due to trouble with Certo). Cytros and Stratus have been chosen, and they decide to hold off the announcement until after the solstice, so people can grieve. Kia takes Crona aside to talk with her before taking her to Certo (she sees evidence that Tectonica broke Volcanus out). He tells her they have to get her back to her own time, and tells her to start looking for a way until he's out in three days. Before she leaves, he tells her not to worry about saying goodbye (she cries as she leaves, he feels equally sad). Crona muses about Certo's words as she leaves, and goes over scrolls in the library (Verona watching her work). Crona dreams of being home, and wakes to find Certo; he's been released. She says she cares about him, but he says they should get to work. Crona notes apes are like parasites; they destroy their lands and rid it of magic. She plans to make notes and go to where it's strongest (and notes that their powers are similar, they need to coax them rather than force them). When she finishes her notes, they go to test an area with concentrated magic (Crona noting that Karma and Convexity balance each other out). Crona begins amassing energy but mistakenly combusts it. She does this repeatedly. In her study, Crona groans from exhaustion. She sends Certo to Kia and Pip, and Kia warns Certo that studying magic could get them banished. She notes she supports them, and tells them not to go to Volcanus' study. Certo then sleeps with Pip's egg, and wakes to see Maya and Thundra. After a quick talk, he goes to Crona, who he finds looking for him. As they prepare to leave, Certo tells Crona what Kia told him, and Crona realises that Kia was subtly hinting at them using Volcanus' study. They go there, and Crona reads his notes explaining his actions before going to the temple, which is empty. In his chamber, Crona finds books and begins making notes. Certo rests. Certo sees dragons fighting apes, as well as Gaul and Cynder. Crona wakes him and they go; Crona to review her notes while she sends Certo to Pip (although she realises her mistake once he leaves dejected). In the library, she muses about him (she thinks she'll be born again?) and heads to Kia's house, but a movement stops her and she calls thanks to the entity in the wind. Kia talks with Certo (with Pip) and learns how Crona is leaving. She suggests the others (Ampus, Terra, Nitrus) have a right to know so they can say their goodbyes. Certo then goes to Thundra's house and finds the others are out. He goes to the gardens and tries to be strong; he got too attached. He falls asleep (crying?), and returns to Thundra's when he wakes; revealing that Crona is leaving. They talk (Terra storms out in anger) and Thundra tells him to help Crona, but tell them when she's going to leave. A day later, Crona tries testing her powers again and eventually manages to create a vortex, but collapses from the effort. They continue to work, and ultimately Certo states he wants to ensure her world is the same, but also to know that what he's doing will make a difference. Crona decides to take him to someone who can help; Certo wonders if she means the Chronicler, but she takes him to Sin, who admits he is also an entity. Sin takes them to his chambers and uses a vision pool to show that Neros stumbled upon Convexity after leaving; his negative emotions manifested as energy, hence why Certo has Karma that needs positive emotions to work (Crona worries about what would happen if Certo had to become negative to balance the world again). He notes Neros has started a burst of bad karma, but things will be solved by the legendary ones in Crona's time. He then shows Certo Cynder, and reveals that she's the descendant of Pip. He then says Crona's chance to return depends on Certo, and she can't see his future. Certo complains and leaves, and Sin tells her that Certo's losing hope because he feels like he's falling away from her after all they've been through, but he needs the motivation to help her. He then warns her to stop Certo, who is going to destroy Pip's egg. She tackles him in Kia's house (he says he doesn't want her to be born into a world of suffering) and eventually stops him. Kia enters and they explain to her, and she gets them to tidy up and then rest. Sin arrives after Certo falls asleep and gives her his last message; he couldn't see Certo's future because it lies with her. She thinks about this over the next few days, and wonders if it means she doesn't have to leave him. Her attempts to create a portal fail, and she breaks down, but Certo comforts her, and notes that it could be that she lacks balance with the forces. He's right, and she does it; the two hug in celebration (but then duck away). Certo states getting her home is all that matters, and she tries again, until he stops her so she can eat and rest; holding her and carrying her. She sleeps, and he wakes her near the city. He drops her off at the library, but admits he will miss her when she goes (they both get teary). All of a sudden, voices cry out in surprise; the others are in the library to bid her farewell. Crona is pulled in, but Certo slips out. Sabre finds him, and learns he won't be going with her. She states she doesn't plan to come between them, but she will be there for him. They sit together for a while, before moving back to the library, where he finds Crona has gone to rest. Terra is angry and leaves (Amp goes after her; Nitrus notes Certo is at fault and knows it), and the others leave to let Certo rest (Nitrus notes he is flawed, but shines where others fall short). He encounters Verona (hanging notes) and she notes as he leaves that he seems to be acting like his time has come. The next morning, Kia talks with Certo about Pip, before sending him to Crona. He wonders about life without her (and his future; making him briefly jealous) before reaching Crona with Stratus, Verona and Cytros (they know he's taking her home, but nothing else). A tingle hits Certo's head, and an explosion shakes the city.
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(only celestial beings can change time?)

Crona wakes, and finds that the south wall has been destroyed. The others begin giving orders, and Certo tells Crona to use her power, but she convinces him to come and help. He carries her, and Nitrus meets the others; sending them to the shelter. Voltrus gets overwhelmed, and sees Neros; now a full grown adult. He demands Crona, and kills Voltrus when he says she's been taken away by Certo. He leaves to go after them; telling the apes to kill everyone. Dragons flee towards the library. Nitrus, Cytros and Kia fight apes; Kia dying. Certo and Crona land, and he stops her from telling him something; getting her to work on the vortex. She makes it, but they see Neros approaching. Certo pushes her towards the portal, and she asks him to come with her. He struggles and refuses, but says he's happy to have met her and kisses her, before pushing her through the vortex. Certo then fights Neros as the portal closes. The two then engage in mortal combat. Stratus aids a fleeing dragoness, and sends Verona away when she gets injured; saying he will hold them off. As apes drive blades into Stratus's back, Amp attacks and saves Verona, but Stratus dies. Terra comes and Amp tries to send her away, but she sees an ape with a weapon and pushes him aside, at the cost of her limb. Sabre rushes to help her (freezing the wound) and an adult dies protecting them, before they get inside; leavign Amp outside the shelter. Crona emerges on the Chronicler's isle, where Ignitus is reading about Spyro and Tremor's revival by an entity from so long ago. After realising Ignitus is Chronicler now, she goes to grab Certo's book. In the last pages, Neros and Certo fight, both getting injured. Neros stabs Certo when his guard is down, and begins to beat him as he suffers from blood loss. He then leaves the unconcious Certo; Crona blames herself; Neros used her magic. She then sees the books on the shelves fade (along with herself) as Ignitus comes over; he states Certo has to overcome or else all will perish (the world will be unbalanced). In the snow, Certo sees the spirits of his family. He talks with them (insulting them and they apologise) and they explain that Neros must be stopped. He agrees tohelp when he hears Crona's voice, and they give him their energy. Neros realises his apes are being forced back, but Certo attacks him before he can do anything; they fight, and Certo's Karma overpowers the convexity and burns a hole through Neros. Neros's spirit wonders how he lost, and his family appears. They invite him to rest in peace with them, but he leaves them, before they leave themselves (no longer part of the world?). The apes flee, and Nitrus goes to check on the others. He finds Cryus dead from a slit throat, and Stratus's body blocking the library entrance, but Amp is alive inside. The shelter is opened and Nitrus sees Terra's injury (Sabre's lost an eye too), before going to get Maya from the back of the cave (she's guarding Pip's egg). He convinces her to come outside, and then talks with a guard about the dead, but notes they don't know where Certo is. Crona looks at the book, and sees Certo die in the book, but Ignitus doesn't find his name in the book of dead dragons. Crona notes she can't feel his presence at all and the rest of his book is blank. She tries to go back for him, but Ignitus convinces her not to because she hasn't mastered her power yet. In grief, she leaves.
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In Warfang, a purple dragon fights with a black dragoness (Malefor with Pip). Shurahn, the ice Guardian stops them when Pip wins, but he goes after her, forcing him to intervene. He then electrocutes Shurahn, and states he only cares about winning. Amp arrives and banishes Malefor for his behaviour. Malefor protests, but leaves in anger (with a violet flash). Amp talks with Pip and helps Shurahn, before Maya takes Pip with her; the two talking about Certo (Maya says she had a crush on him and thinks his spirit is watching). Amp summons the guardians to Shurahn's chanber, (Baltar and Vixen are the new guardians) and they discuss his banishment of Malefor. Amp reveals he saw Malefor with the power of convexity, and Sin arrives; requesting to meet with Pip. He takes her to his home (with Thundra and a hobbling Terra) where Sin talks with Pip about Crona and Certo. He asks for Crona's notes about Karma, and requests he be allowed to take them (to balance the world). Pip refuses as it's all she has of Certo, and Sin gives her a gift; making Certo appear before her. She speaks to his figure before he fades away (Sin says he's being called back, which confuses Certo), and Sin then turns Pip's right eye red, but reveals she won't have Karma powers (Certo got them by being the bridge between Crona and Neros). Pip then gives him the scrolls, ensuring he will take care of them (Sin adds they'll have to deal with Malefor on their own). Malefor rages in the forest, but hears a voice. He shoots fire around him. Neros appears in fire and talks with him; noting history will forget him, but Malefor has the potential to change the world forever. Sin travels to the cold mountains of his kind, and meets with a drake pack leader. He gives him Crona's notes, and tells them they will need to ensure they get to a broken fire dragon so he can become a bridge between good and evil. Sin adds to do what they must to survive the war, but don't lose hope that they'll survive. Time passes for Crona, and she ages; every day looking at Certo's book (which she never lets go). She sets it down next to her time travel notes, and goes over them, but gets angry and hits the book away; making a mess. When she recovers, she remembers Sin's words about Certo's future, and then goes to Ignitus, before creating a vortex and disappearing. Once she goes, Sin emerges, noting it took her long enough. Ignitus then speaks with the old Chronicler's voice, and states he's glad she's taking a normal life, before fixing Certo's book and blessing them both. Certo limps through the snow and falls, before seeing an older Crona appear before him; apologising for taking so long. She hears her own voice again (as she fought with Ignitus) and then picks up Certo; going back into the portal.
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