Talk:The Legend of Spyro: Age of Heroes Book II

Chapter Summaries
Spyro and Cynder face off against Malefor; blasting him into a crystalline surface, which ghostly guardians trap him inside. As the world breaks apart, Spyro uses his power to bring it back together. As he does, the crystal Malefor was sealed in breaks apart and flies away. Cynder faints, but is woken by Spyro outside. He comforts her.
 * Prologue:

Eighteen months later, Ember and Flame sit with each other under the stars. Several fall; one of which glows purple, and the two are forced to move as a meteorite approaches and strikes a mountain. Rather than check it out, they go to rest (noting they still have one more village to visit before they head home)...and perhaps more.

Cynder is woken by the sunlight, and she wakes Spyro. The two go to eat, and find Flame and Ember returning. At breakfast, they tell them about their near-miss with the meteorite. Sparx arrives and reveals that their parents have had another child. Later, he enquires about Spyro and Cynder's relationship (shocking both dragons who spit their food at Flame), and Flame and Ember leave, only to encounter Tremor and Gaia, the twin candidates for Earth Guardian.
 * 1:

Cyril finishes his lecture, and the Guardians-to-be (Tremor, Gaia, Stella and Candice) go to meet with "Master" Spyro. After Stella praises Spyro, Tremor and Gaia introduce themselves to him. Before Sparx can tell them stories, Spyro (and Candice) say they should get to work. Tremor snarks at Candice (a rivalry the guardians noticed), and Spyro sets the two to work with each other. He summons an ogre in the training arena, and Tremor and Candice go for it; working separately and with differing strategies, which means the ogre beats them. Spyro queries and berates them in the aftermath (Candice noting that Spyro and Cynder's bond during fighting comes from love) before stopping the class. In the aftermath, Tremor and Candice vent their anger with Gaia and Stella, respectively. Gaia notes that Candice is sweet and he should be nicer to her (Tremor "agrees" and goes to find her) while Stella defends Tremor. Tremor abruptly arrives, teasing Candice by calling her "Candy" and other such names. Gaia walks along later on, and finds Tremor frozen solid by Candice.
 * 2:

In the mountains, two black dragons; Niner and Blaze, play together. They reach the area the meteorite struck and Niner goes inside, finding a purple crystal. He touches it, and becomes invaded by Malefor's essence. Blaze hears this and goes to help, but Niner emerges and after stating his "friend is no more", attacks Blaze and kills him with dark fire. At the Temple, Spyro is roused awake. Cynder is alarmed by this, but he soothes her and settles down, wondering what the feeling was.
 * 3:

Snarl (a wolf) surveys a burning village, killing a survivor. After noting the Alpha plans to lead them against more enemies, Snarl sees a black dragon arrive and demand to be taken to their leader. Snarl's pack-mate refuses and is annihilated, and the dragon convinces them to take him to their leader (noting he's already expecting him). In the Dragon Temple, Spyro is unable to concentrate enough to use the Pool of Visions. Cynder and Sparx find him and enquire what's going on; Spyro reveals he has a feeling something bad will happen, and is reminded of the Dark Master. Cynder calms him, but they are interrupted by Tremor, who reports warriors who want to meet with Spyro. At the gates, they find an injured cheetah tribe seeking refuge. Spyro begins giving orders to the others, before Meadow comes over and tells Spyro about the attack; stating the "Wolf tribe of the north" was responsible. Spyro suddenly faints.
 * 4:

Snarl takes the dragon to the Alpha, who is surrounded by a similar dark aura. The two auras combine (at Malefor's command). Snarl sees a shadow behind him and sends others after heim, before looking back to find the Alpha gone; absorbed into the dragon. The dragon tells Snarl he shares his hatred of dragons and offers to make him his leading general (noting he craves power). As an apology for killing his brother, the dragon offers to lead him to a dragon city to destroy, but requests any black dragons be brought to him. The dragon reveals his name is Malefor (although he is possessing Niner). Unknown to them, they are being watched, and a falcon flies away into the night.
 * 5:

Spyro wakes to darkness (until Sparx forces his eyes open) and tells the others (all sleeping nearby) he only saw darkness; no visions. Tremor tells Spyro he's been unconcious for two days, and not long afterwards a mole reports Hunter has arrived. Spyro persuades Cynder to let him go and he runs to meet Hunter, who tells him about the wolves he witnessed. A falcon arrives not long afterwards, and Hunter learns that they are attacking a dragon city to the east of his village; the home of Flame, Tremor and Gaia. Terrador plans to send Spyro and Cynder, and the others decide to join them. After they leave, the falcon reveals more information to Hunter.
 * 6:

The guardians fly to the city (supporting each other for rests as they fly through the night), and eventually see smoke in the distance. Spyro gives orders and they go against the wolves (while Sparx avoids ravens); who attack with electricity and ice, as well as weapons. They manage to break into the city, and the wolves fall back. After a while, Infernus arrives and talks with them, and reveals that the wolves become more powerful when it's full moon. Flame and Spyro note that they don't think it was full moon recently, but they then follow him to go rest (although Cynder already was). As they go, Tremor sets up a barrier, but the narration notes it would be useless.
 * 7:

Flame and Ember head to bed. Spyro remains awake as Cynder and Sparx rest, and Tremor and Candice both find themselves unable to sleep (Stella tries to eat Candice's leg). The two run into each other and argue, until Tremor notes he's fearful for his home, and Candice says she'll help him. Tremor decides to sit guard, and Candice joins him (Stella watches and smiles in the distance).
 * 8:

A roar wakes the candidates, and they go to fight the approaching wolves (and defend the families). Flame sends Gaia and Stella to cover the east, but they later split up and Stella rescues a (paralyzed) black dragon from the wolves.
 * 9:

Candice and Tremor fight wolves (Candice inadvertantly freezes and shatters one) and Tremor motivates her (making her blush) before they head over to another area. Meanwhile, as two wolves attempt to make off with two black dragons, Gaia confronts them and attacks them. As she does, Snarl (now the Alpha) arrives, sees her and leaps onto her. A loud screech sounds, which Candice and Tremor hear. They assume it's Stella, but Tremor gets attacked.
 * 10:

Candice rouses Tremor (after thirty minutes) and defends him as he rises. Tremor realises Gaia's in trouble and Candice covers him as he goes. Tremor finds Gaia, fatally injured. She tells him she'll be there with him and for him, and requests he not be so hard on Candice before she dies; her energy merging with Tremor's (does her body disappear?). Tremor hears her voice echoing (telling him to listen to the earth if he needs her) and in his rage pushes his paws into the ground. The cave begins to shake, and Spyro and Cynder watch as stalagmites rise and impale wolves everywhere. The others avoid them, and Candice and Stella make their way for Tremor, finding him drenched in blood. Tremor walks away in silence, not seeing Candice's tear.
 * 11:

A funeral is held two days later (Candice informing the Guardians), and an empty casket is buried. Tremor becomes distant and doesn't eat. Candice later goes out flying and sees a statue erected in memory of Gaia, which she leaves a frozen tear on before seeking out Tremor. She becomes concerned when she can't find him in his room, and alerts the others, before eventually finding him at the ledge they sat at. Candice offers to leave him, but he refuses, and eventually reveals that he and Gaia used to sneak out to this point. As Candice looks at him differently (noting he seems more mature), Tremor reveals how he and Gaia got their names. Candice eventually tells him to come inside lest he catch a cold, which briefly brings him back to his old self as he jokes about it. As she leaves, the others watch them and note they're improving.
 * 12:

Spyro wakes and heads outside, where he finds a black dragon being pursued by wolves (presumably having escaped the wolves). Spyro rescues him and takes him back. In the medical pavilion, Stella checks in on a black dragon; Liun, who she gives a flower to. Liun flirts with her, and learns that she's planning to return to Warfang. He offers to join her, since he's an orphan, and kisses her. Spyro leads the black dragon inside, only for it to attack him and stab him in the back with his tail blade. It reveals itself to be Malefor, and as the other guardians arrive, Malefor states that the others can't see him, and if he warns Cynder, he'll kill her. Spyro promptly lies to her; claiming he gained the injury while outside. Cynder takes him to be healed, but Malefor states this is only the beginning.
 * 13:

Spyro suffers nightmares and visits from Malefor over the next few weeks, and Cynder finds more wounds on him each time (getting the guardians to spy on him, but he finds out). One night, Spyro finds Malefor missing and goes to warn Cynder, only to find Malefor has killed her. Cynder's corpse then attacks Spyro, and he wakes; it was a nightmare. Spyro promptly kisses the real Cynder, who is concerned, but comforts him. After some discussion, Spyro convices Cynder to trust him for now, but she secretly is unhappy at not knowing what's going on.
 * 14:

The guardians prepare to leave home (Candice notes Tremor and Stella missing), and Stella joins them with Liun, who introduces himself. Stella teases Candice about Tremor, but she denies having feelings for him. Tremor appears behind her and she threatens him as he calls her "sweetie". They go to leave (Tremor stating to Candice he actually does believe they could be happy together). When they reach Warfang, they find the defences high, and Spyro divides up their group to report to others. Sparx goes with Spyro (alone) and guesses something's up, but Spyro swears him to secrecy and reveals he thinks something bad is coming. Sparx leaves and Spyro goes through his armour, only for Malefor to arrive and brutally attack and taunt him before leaving (after Spyro briefly retaliates) when Cynder arrives. Spyro flees to the healer's pavilion, but Cynder sees the blood on the balcony and goes after him.
 * 15:

Spyro leaves the mole healer, and Cynder arrives to enquire about him. The mole says the injury was obtained on some project of his, and Cynder heads back to Spyro's room and rests. Spyro later returns with more injuries, but decides not to rest with her lest he worry her. The next day, Cynder is woken by light (normally blocked by Spyro's wing) and finds Spyro gone, and talks with Sparx, who notes he was spying on Liun as he talked with the Guardians; Spyro appears to be suspicious of him. Cynder decides to aid him. Malefor continues to torment Spyro through nightmares over the next week, and he avoids his friends and gets to the healer each time. Cynder and Sparx only notice Liun being flirty around Stella, and she goes to rest. After another night's failed sleep, Spyro goes to the healer, who wonders what he's been up to (using Ignitus' name as an oath?). Malefor appears again and taunts Spyro when he rests, revealing he only plans to make Spyro suffer since he can't destroy the world in this form. Spyro wakes as he states he'll go after Cynder, and the healer tells him to go and eat. He does, and finds the others, but he doesn't realise his wounds are still visible, and has to make up a feeble excuse when they notice. The others press him to tell the truth, and he nearly does, but Malefor's threat stops him and reduces him to tears. As he explains he's not free to tell, Malefor appears before him and Spyro angrily attacks him. The others notice the dust rising on the floor and soon see through the illusion hiding Malefor, and go to face him. However, they're in the training room, and figures rise to battle them (Gaul, Malefor, Dark Cynder and Spyro). Stella goes to get Cynder as the others begin battling; Tremor is downed by the real Malefor, Flame is defeated by Dark Cynder and Malefor, Candice is frozen in terror before Dark Spyro and suffers a broken limb when he attacks. Tremor rises and goes to aid Candice, avoiding Dark Spyro and Gaul, although the former downs him. Cynder then defeats Gaul, Dark Cynder and Malefor easily, and eventually beats Dark Spyro. As Cynder (and the guardians) talks with the others, they note Spyro's missing.
 * 16:

The assembled dragons discuss Malefor's return (Volteer notes Malefor may be trying to get Spyro to do his work for him). Spyro wakes in his room, only for Malefor to stab him with a crystal (to reclaim his power). Cynder mentally feels Spyro's cry and rushes to find him while the others raise the alarm. Malefor continues his torture, only for Spyro to rise up when he threatens Cynder. However, his attacks don't harm Malefor. Cynder arrives, and Malefor turns on her, but Spyro leaps in the way. Cynder then halts him with a venom attack before the others arrive. Malefor engages in a shouting match with the others, but Cynder impales him with her tail blade. Malefor knocks her out, but Spyro hits him with a Convexity blast. Malefor notes he has plenty of hosts, and leaves Niner's body; the dying Niner thanking Spyro for freeing him (stating he needs to pay for his sins? and hoping he'll see Blaze again). After seeing that Cynder has survived, Spyro faints from blood loss.
 * 17:

Cynder cares for the still unconcious Spyro, and Candice comes to visit. She enquires about the figures they fought in the training hall, and Cynder tells her; also revealing her past in the process. The two discuss her bond with Spyro, and Candice assures her she's worthy of him before going to check on Tremor. As she leaves, Cynder warns her to never try and fight the real Dark Spyro, run instead. Candice then goes to Tremor's room (musing about his injuries) and she finds him as he attempts to rise. Candice argues that he should be resting, and an argument ensues; ending when Candice says his stunt nearly got him killed, and he states he was trying to prevent her from dying like Gaia. He leaves, and Candice shouts in anger. Spyro wakes, cold, but Cynder warms the room. She asks why he didn't tell them about Malefor, and he reveals how Malefor threatened him with Cynder's death in the eastern city. She apologises for not trusting him, but he says she did before resting; Sparx and Cynder joining him shortly. Outside, the guards witness the arrival of a large group of Manweersmalls; their leader, Mole-Yair, requests shelter and states he has important news.
 * 18:

While walking down the halls and musing to himself, Tremor finds Candice. The two apologise to one another, and eventually decide to go rest together (not in Tremor's room, since she froze his fireplace in anger). Candice muses about their relationship; conceding that Tremor is a friend. Elsewhere, Flame (recovered), Ember and the Guardians meet with Mole-Yair, who reveals Malefor attacked their home and appears to be searching for something in the volcano. The Guardians wonder if he's attempting to reawaken something, and begin making orders, before Terrador takes Flame and Ember to tell them something. Meanwhile, Cynder finds herself in the Chronicler's chambers, and is greeted by Ignitus, who tells her how Malefor made his return and notes he is presently weak due to being scattered (hence why he wore Spyro down). After noting his hosts have to be weaker than him, Ignitus reveals that Spyro is going to become weaker and lose his powers over the coming weeks.
 * 19:

Ignitus explains that the crystal Malefor used is responsible for the loss of Spyro's powers, and Cynder can't do anything to halt it. Ignitus comforts her before she wakes. Stella and Liun walk together (joined by Sparx) and talk with Spyro and Cynder when they go to eat. Candice notices Tremor, who states he can feel something in the earth, and rushes off; realising something is coming. They all head outside (Ember worrying about Flame) and eventually realise something big is coming, and alert the Guardians, who angrily note their defences aren't ready. As they all go to round up people to safety, Ember reveals her fear that Flame will be killed. She explains that their enemy is an incredibly powerful dragon called Titanus (giving his history; second only to Malefor) who can only be defeated with fire (which killed the last dragon who stopped him). Spyro assures her he'll protect Flame, and as they go, Cynder requests he be careful himself (not telling him of Ignitus' warning lest he do something irrational). As the others talk, Titanus comes into view, and launches a fire attack that burns through the mountain Warfang is on; causing the upper levels to collapse. The others rush to escape (Tremor shielding Candice).
 * 20:

Noting they won't survive another attack like that, the assembled guardians go to do battle. Tremor tries to get Candice (blushing) to stay, but she refuses. They all go into battle with Titanus. Eventually, Liun notes all dragons have three weak spots (neck, area under brain and jaw, sternum), and suggests they target them. They do this (Malefor even fights through Titanus). Tremor ends up crushed by Titanus' foot (pushing Candice out of the way before), prompting Candice to attack Titanus fiercely (blinding him in one eye?), which lets Tremor get away (and catch the falling Candice). Spyro rescues Flame, and refuses to give up. As he does, he turns silver begins absorbing energy from the sun. Tremor stops Titanus from attacking; causing the giant dragon's attack to explode in his mouth. Titanus then grabs Tremor, but Spyro flies through Titanus' body; killing him and freeing Tremor (who Candice runs towards, nearly bursting into tears, although she flees when she realises how much he stinks from being inside Titanus' mouth). The Guardians wonder what has happened to Spyro. Cynder briefly rouses and sees Spyro's silver form before falling asleep. Spyro does the same after landing; his body feeling sore (and a puff of smoke and embers spitting from his mouth).
 * 21:

Three days later, Spyro wakes, and notes to Cynder he still feels drained. Cynder tells him about the injuries (nobody's dead), before they go to check on the others. While with Flame and Ember, they tell him about the transformation he went through. That night, Spyro dreams of Dante's Freezer, where he tries to fight wolves only to find his fire isn't working. He wakes, while Cynder meets with Ignitus again in her dream. Ignitus tells her she'll need to become stronger to protect him from the increasingly powerful Malefor, and to do so she'll need to join his forces again.
 * 22:

The next day, Spyro uses the pool of visions to see a cave with a wolf at Dante's Freezer. Cynder arrives (sadly) and Spyro tells her about his dream, and the two ultimately decide to go investiate. Cynder asks to see Spyro's fire breath; he can't, and she lies and tells him he still needs to recover. Later, they and the other Guardians head out to Dante's Freezer, (Tremor and Candice snarking at each other) eventually reaching the fortress. Spyro notes there's something below it and they begin searching. Liun appears nervous, and eventually wonders if they're walking into a trap. Not long afterwards, they are surrounded by wolves and are forced to fight them. Tremor saves Candice, but she hits him for nearly burying her in the process and notes she is in her element here. Candice takes it too far by mentioning Gaia, and Tremor leaves. As the others go to head off, they notice Spyro, Cynder and Liun are missing.
 * 23:

In the catacombs, Snarl goes to deal with an unconcious Cynder while sending others to deal with an imprisoned Spyro. Snarl battles Cynder when she wakes, while Spyro has his ice energy harvested from him via crystal. Spyro tries to get Cynder to leave when she gets to him, but she hits the crystal and sends its powers into a wolf. Snarl enters, and Cynder offers her services in return for them freeing Spyro; Snarl accepts.
 * 24:

Candice rages about her anger with Tremor; wondering why she's so angry, before encountering the mutated ice wolf. Elsewhere, the others hear the noise and discuss Candice and Tremor's relationship with one another (Candice must be feeling confused), before deciding to head after the noise. Tremor muses about Candice and himself; joined by Gaia's spirit, who gets him to admit his feelings for Candice. Gaia suggests he tell her how he feels, and after she leaves, he takes flowers that spring from a place a tear fell and makes a band.
 * 25:

Candice battles the wolf; intially gaining the upper hand, but it bests her; freezing her solid as Tremor arrives. The wolf then shatters her, and Tremor bursts into tears as the others arrive - Stella finishing off the wolf. Tremor grieves and flies away, but Candice turns out to be alive. Ember (awkwardly) heals her via a kiss, and they send her to reassure Tremor (sending Sparx to get the bouquet). Candice reaches a grieving Tremor, and reveals she created a duplicate of herself from ice; a trick she was taught by her grandfather. Tremor eventually believes her, and after venting his fears, he reveals his love for her and kisses her.
 * 26:

Candice joins in the kiss, but her duelling thoughts eventually force her to pull away. In confusion, she leaves a saddened Tremor behind. Ember finds an entrance, and Flame goes with Sparx to check it out. Snarl hears the sounds of them approaching and prepares to kill them, but Malefor stops them; noting the destruction of the crystal messed up his plans. Flame and Sparx hear this. Malefor gives Snarl one last chance, and orders them to flee, and to bring Cynder but leave Spyro (so he can recover). Snarl does so.
 * 27:

Flame and Sparx continue and encounter three wolves left behind, who they dispatch. Ember and Stella arrive, and they find Liun (held by the wolves). Stella takes him away, and the others head off (Ember fixing one of Flame's injuries in the process). After half an hour, Sparx notes the lack of wolves, and Flame tries to go on alone, but the others go with him. Eventually, they find Spyro's body hanging from a wall (greatly disturbing Ember); they release him and rush back to the surface.
 * 28:

Stella looks over Liun, who asks about Candice and Tremor. Candice arrives (with red eyes) and the others join not long after. Liun helps get Flame to the surface, before they go to set up a camp. Stella notices Candice's nose bleeding, but before she can press her on it Tremor returns, and offers to keep watch.
 * 29:

While Tremor watches, Candice secretly lies awake and muses about him and the kiss. The next day, Tremor goes to find food. Noticing Candice's reaction, Ember and Stella send Flame and Liun with him, and Candice then bursts into tears. The others show her Tremor's bouquet and is happy, before resting. Later, the boys return with food (Liun flirts with Stella) and they eat. Spyro soon wakes and becomes alarmed about Cynder, but the others convince him to rest first. Liun goes too far, however, and Sparx argues with him, leading to Spyro defending him from Liun's attack. The others turn on Liun, and Tremor challenges him when he insults Candice.
 * 30:

Tremor and Liun fight as the others watch; unsure of what to do (Candice wants to help). Eventually, Tremor manages to beat Liun, but sends him away.
 * 31:

After Liun leaves, Tremor (joined by Candice) sees to his wounds. Stella goes to be alone. Candice and Tremor talk and end up kissing again. They realise Stella saw them, and Tremor decides to go check on her (angering Candice once he leaves). They talk, and Stella talks with him about his relationship with Candice. Stella decides to head back, but Tremor decides to stay so Ember doesn't have to heal him as well as Spyro (she praises him for this, but notes she doesn't love him like Candice does). Before she goes, Tremor asks Stella if she thinks he'd be a good mate; she tells him she thinks he and Candice would do well together.
 * 32:

Stella returns to their shelter (a cave on the beach) and talks with Flame. Tremor stays outside; recovering from the energy of the earth. Liun arrives at the castle grounds, and is revealed to be Malefor's host. They argue, and Liun states he was trying to split up the group with his words. Malefor spares him, and gets wolves to take him to his throne. Before resting, Liun uses dark magic to mutate a lead wolf, who he sends after the others. Several days later, Spyro wakes, and is joined by Stella outside. She tells him they've been working on a plan to rescue Cynder, but he convinces her to let him go after her. Meanwhile, Snarl walks through his own underground city and throws Cynder into a cell. When the other guardians find Spyro has left (with Sparx), they argue about this. Tremor supports Spyro and Candice leaves. As the others go for a walk, Tremor muses about Candice, not seeing a creature watching him. Meanwhile, Stella talks with Candice about Tremor.
 * 33:

Tremor fights the mutated wolf, while Stella and Candice talk about the kiss; Stella noting avoiding Tremor will only destroy their friendship and keep them angry. Stella eventually tells Candice to stop making excuses and gets her to find out if her feelings are real. As Tremor continues fighting, the two girls discuss the kiss (and Stella reveals that she and Liun did the same and even mated before he left). Stella notes from the wind that a storm is coming, and they head back to the cave.
 * 34:

Tremor continues fighting; getting grievously injured in the process. Meanwhile, Stella and Candice struggle to reach the cave in time. Stella warns the others they'll need to head inland; the storm is a hurricane. Candice notices Tremor is missing, and Stella begins giving orders; Flame and Ember will head inland, Candice will search, while she leaves a note behind.
 * 35:

Tremor is losing, but Gaia's spirit joins him and powers him. However, the wolf overpowers him again. Candice reaches the apple tree where Tremor was, and finds evidence of a fight, before hearing his yell. Tremor gets stabbed, and Gaia tries to help, but the two work together and manage to defeat the wolf. He decides to spare it, but it stabs him again. Tremor then kills it by impaling it. Candice continues to look for Tremor, and is led to him by Gaia's spirit. She cries over his body as they speak (Candice saying she doesn't mind being called "Candy") and Tremor dies.
 * 36:

The other guardians arrive (having seen Tremor's energy like Candice) and Ember rushes to try and save Tremor, with Flame restraining a distraught Candice. Flame tries to comfort Candice (who admits she loves Tremor) as Ember works, and after some time Stella comes to talk with Candice, telling her to have faith and hope. After five days, Candice (musing about Tremor and her old rivalry) is brought to Tremor by Stella, and she sees that he's alive. She rests beside him.
 * 37:

In her cell, Cynder shouts at her guard when he brings food. Another prisoner she hadn't noticed requests the food, and she ends up talking with him; a wolf. They talk, and the wolf reveals the old Alpha imprisoned him after he refused to teach them magic skills (how to get their moon power when the moons aren't full) to attack a cheetah tribe (he also reveals that Snarl is his great grandson, and his name is Exile). After some talk, he offers to teach Cynder what he knows.
 * 38:

Time passes; Ember is exhausted from her effort, and Tremor recovers slowly (having trouble eating). The others talk, and then go out to get food. Tremor wakes, and Candice talks with him; eventually revealing her true feelings. Tremor reveals how he promised Gaia to give her a chance, and Candice eventually kisses him. Stella returns and sees this, and promptly redirects the others once they realise.
 * 39:

Tremor and Candice finish mating. Cynder continues to train with Exile, and Snarl arrives with a crystal which Cynder recognises as being used by Gaul to control her. Snarl uses it, but Cynder wills herself to fight it. Breaking through her cell with new power, Cynder pretends to be a servant of Malefor and requests orders. Snarl says they are to go after Spyro; she reluctantly takes him.
 * 40:

The guardians take to the sky, and see Cynder heading towards them. Flame forces Ember to stay out of it. Candice tries to do the same to Tremor; unsuccessfully, so Stella stays with Ember. Cynder encounters them (acting as a villain; and secretly happy that Spyro is gone so she doesn't have to fight them), but is forced into fighting them. She downs Tremor, Candice and Flame (who becomes overcome with fear on the ground). Snarl and his pack watch; and he appears to recognise Tremor from the dragon city, so he tells the others to leave him. Cynder continues to fight the others (their attacks hitting the wolves by mistake); Candice and Tremor working together for once. Spyro suddenly arrives with Sparx, and goes after Cynder.
 * 41:

Sparx begins leading the others away, as Spyro tries to appeal to Cynder. Cynder is forced to ignore him, and he retaliates with Convexity (which the others discuss). Spyro eventually turns into Dark Spyro and the others decide to flee. Cynder inadvertently defeats Spyro by slashing his body. Cynder then blasts everyone away with her wind, then goes to Spyro's body (shrinking) and inadvertantly heals him while apologising. She then flies away.
 * 42:

After rescuing the others and returning to their city, Cynder is yelled at by Snarl for messing things up. Cynder manages to cover herself, and notes they'll need to wait for Spyro to recover. Snarl imprisons her once more (ignoring her claims to be Malefor's general), and Exile talks with her about why her plan failed (she was planning to lead the wolves on a wild goose chase away from Spyro). After some reassurance, Cynder uses her shadow powers to escape and go outside. Candice treats Tremor's wounds, and Stella notes Spyro is missing. Spyro angrily finds he can't use ice or fire, and Sparx wonders if his powers are draining again. Stella finds him and comforts him (sending Sparx away so she can talk with him). He then discusses his relationship with Cynder (he wants to ask her to be his life-mate), and how he plans to give her a treasure he's designed himself. They hear a rustle in the bushes, and Spyro realises that Cynder is there.
 * 43:

Spyro gives chase, and catches up with her by slowing time. Cynder tells him she can't stay or tell him why, but she reveals she's only acting evil and gets Spyro to trust her. They kiss, and rest together. The next day, after quickly playing together, Cynder is forced to return (but says her answer is "Yes" before she goes, causing Spyro to roar in triumph).
 * 44:

Exile watches as Cynder returns, only for Snarl to arrive and take Cynder out; bringing stronger wolves (with power from Malefor) with him. Spyro returns to the camp, and after avoiding the questions, tells the others to prepare for another attack. The others say they're with him, and Spyro begins explaining his plan to defeat Malefor.
 * 45:

Cynder carries the wolves with her, and leaves them where she spent the night with Spyro, before continuing on. The guardians watch, and Spyro gives orders before going to fight Cynder. The two put up a fake fight; Spyro uses a golden power to get rid of dead scales (although he mistakenly hits her too hard at one point). They begin fighting with Convexity, which is the signal for the others to attack the wolves. Tremor notices the powerful wolves resemble the one that nearly killed him.
 * 46:

Spyro and Cynder continue to fight as the others battle the wolves. Flame gets downed and Ember retaliates, but gets hurt herself. However, Flame rises with glowing red markings on his body.
 * 47:

Candice and Tremor fight the wolves, and embrace after defeating them. Gaia briefly takes control of his body and emerges, to warn them that the wolf that killed her (Snarl) is there.
 * 48:

Stella fights wolves, but her attack rebounds on her by mistake. Ember watches Flame rise, and after he reassures her, he uses his power against the wolves. As Snarl watches the battle, Tremor and Candice attack him. Snarl then taunts Tremor once he realises who he is, and Tremor attacks him; turning dark. Realising what's happening, Candice wills him to stop and fights with him, eventually knocking him out by biting the back of his neck. She then tells Snarl to leave before she kills him (but feels guilty after he leaves). Realising the battle is ending, Cynder gets Spyro to hit her, and she flees. After a talk with Sparx, Spyro goes to check on the others, only to find Stella is missing.
 * 49:

Stella is revealed to have been blasted through the air by her own attack, where a pair of black dragons find her and take her to "their master". Tremor wakes and learns the others have gone to find Stella. He (still slightly weakened) then angrily shouts at Candice for stopping him from killing Snarl. An argument ensues, which ends when Candice states she was afraid of losing him. She convinces him not to seek vengeance, and they embrace.
 * 50:

Cynder and Snarl return to the village (arguing), where Snarl finds a male black dragon with orders from Malefor to shift some warriors to the mountain for final preparations. The black dragon then leers after Cynder, but she fights him off. Cynder then leaves (claiming to be off to see Malefor; Snarl does the same) while the others head for Munitions Forge. Stella wakes to find herself with Liun, who offers to make things up to her. He then offers her whatever she desires, and infiltrates her mind. After learning that she wants a family, he kisses her to fill her with dark energy. Malefor affirms this, requesting loyalty in return.
 * 51:

Stella sees herself as an adult, with two young hatchlings. She then looks outside and sees Warfang destroyed and her friends dead. The hatchlings state she told them she did this to have them, and they reaffirm their love. Stella hurls them away in fear and they soon change to Malefor's voice. She snaps out of it and finds herself still kissing Liun (and also finds she's wet herself in fear). Stella pushes him away twice and sees Malefor's essence, so she tries to will him to fight it. Malefor taunts Stella, and Liun reveals he'd been fooling her and the others all along (helping Malefor attack Warfang and not attacking Titanus; the plan was to let him destroy the city and strand the guardians). Liun reveals that he'll become the most strongest dragon there is by being Malefor's host. Stella rejects him and the two fight. In the chaos, Stella ends up in a room with thirty black dragons, who Malefor sends after her. Snarl arrives.
 * 52:

Cynder flies after Spyro. The guardians talk about Stella, and they decide not to abandon her. Cynder abruptly arrives and begins explaining. Malefor attacks Snarl after learning that he thought Cynder was under his control. He then gives orders (to send Snarl to Munitions Forge), before he goes to Liun (Malefor's body made up of flames) and states they'll go dragon hunting.
 * 53:

Cynder finishes her story (noting she kept it secret lest Spyro try to stop her) and also tells them about Spyro losing his powers. They discuss this, and note that Malefor's building an army (and wants to use black dragons rather than wolves) and needs Spyro's powers. In time, they hear a noise, which they think must be Stella. Stella continues to evade the black dragons, but the guardians come to aid her and rescue her. As the black dragons flee, Cynder decides to go and rescue Exile.
 * 54:

Cynder reaches the caves and finds them empty, but encounters Liun in the cell. The others wait while Ember heals Stella. Tremor and Candice discuss Stella's role in bringing them together. Spyro and Flame talk. Cynder battles Liun, and a pack of wolves later arrive, although Cynder annihilates them with Convexity. However, Liun gets the upper hand and restrains her, before noting that he knows a way to hurt her and Spyro.
 * 55:

As Liun prepares to do stuff (goodness, it says hemipenes here!), Cynder mentally cries out. Spyro hears her and rushes to help; freezing time to get there (ah, that's what the golden power is) and blasting his way into the caverns. Spyro and Cynder then go to fight (Spyro turning silver again) and in the chaos the cave begins to collapse (? didn't Cynder say the same line in the last book about being frozen for three years?) and Spyro uses his time power to get him and Cynder out in time. The two embrace and then head back. Liun and Malefor then emerge from the rubble and head after them.
 * 56:

As the others discuss where Spyro went (he seemingly vanished), Sparx and Tremor end up arguing, but Spyro and Cynder arrive. Liun has followed them, and he leaps on Spyro. Liun overwhelms the group (injuring all and stabbing Cynder) and abducts Stella and Spyro.
 * 57:

Sparx watches from the side, and goes to wake Ember to heal Cynder's stab wound while he helps Flame. Candice and Tremor wake. While Ember deals with Cynder, the others talk about what to do. Cynder wakes, and joins them, and they decide to head after them to Munitions Forge (noting it won't be easy).
 * 58:

The guardians head for Munitions Forge. Spyro wakes to find himself imprisoned in front of Liun (where Terrador was once held). Liun taunts him, and frees him, only for Spyro to realise his energy is being drained. Liun offers him the chance to join him, and then tells him he killed Cynder. Dark Spyro emerges and battles Malefor (taking over Liun). The guardians reach Munitions Forge and split up. Cynder sees a convexity blast.
 * 59:

Dispatching a group of wolves, several of the guardians (Flame, Ember and Candice) make their way to a chamber full of wolves. They send Sparx to lead them out, and then they enter, only for wolves to burst from the ground. Flame tells the others to wait here while he goes on. Dark Spyro fights Liun, who taunts him as he loses power. Before Liun can kill him, Cynder (to Spyro's confusion) and Tremor arrive and rescue him. Tremor then knocks the crystal aside, and Cynder gets him and Spyro to leave while she fights Liun.
 * 60:

In her cell, Stella is woken by an explosion; Flame (using his powers) and Sparx enter and rescue her, before they head back to the main chamber (where Ember and Candice are fighting wolves, including Snarl). They get overwhelmed, but Spyro and Tremor find them. Tremor reveals he will stay behind and destroy the crystal (despite the risks). The others leave, and he cracks it, before throwing it into the lava, which makes the volcano shake. The others reach the chamber and reunite with the others. Candice becomes concerned when she notices Tremor is gone. She then sees him below beside a lava pool, and calls to him. He bids farewell, but ends up fighting an approaching group of wolves. The others flee, and encounter Liun and Cynder as a tunnel collapses. Spyro helps Cynder knock Liun away. Tremor begins to collapse from ash inhalation. The guardians leave the mountain as it erupts. Candice weeps at the loss of Tremor, but Sparx notices an object.
 * 61:

The others comfort Candice, before moving Spyro (sleeping) away. Spyro later wakes to find the others asleep, and finds himself being drawn towards something. He encounters an odd-looking dragoness in the mountains, but wakes, and realises he was dreaming. Cynder tells him they plan to head for Warfang, but Spyro tells them of his dream, and his feeling they need to go somewhere else. She agrees to go with him, and they wake the others.
 * 62:

The guardians fly. Candice asks what will happen when Spyro loses his powers. The others then talk about Malefor's next move, and Stella talks with Candice, who states she isn't going to seek vengeance, but she won't show Malefor and Liun mercy. Something attacks from below the ground as they fly, and they realise the mutants (and black dragons?) have copied their attack. Flame, Ember and Stella get downed, and Candice goes after Snarl, who knocks her to the ground. Cynder gives Spyro some of her energy, before they go to fight. However, Spyro loses control (and Cynder feels hurt) and they both fall unconcious. Candice sees, but Snarl knocks her out. Liun then goes over to Spyro and Cynder.
 * 63:

The guardians (bar Candice and Spyro) wake to find themselves in a dungeon, which Stella notes is similar to where Liun had her imprisoned. Cynder asks about the location, and realises it's her fortress at Concurrent Skies. Candice is woken by Snarl, who shows her an injured Tremor chained to the floor. Snarl reveals he will kill him when he wakes, and then her, before leaving. Candice tries to wake Tremor.
 * 64:

In the volcano, Tremor prepares to lure the wolves to their deaths, but hears Liun and Cynder above. When Liun gets blasted away, Snarl gives orders for the wolves to take him and Tremor, and Liun seals them in a protective shield as they leave. After landing, Malefor (speaking through the injured Liun) states they will take the unconcious Tremor and then get the others. Tremor wakes and sees Candice chained above him. They talk, but Snarl returns, and he begins attacking and taunting Tremor with Gaia's death to turn him Dark, but Candice snaps him out of it. Snarl then throttles Candice, and orders Tremor to fight him or he'll kill her. Tremor concedes.
 * 65:

In the darkness, Spyro hears a female voice calling to him and telling him he's always been on the right path. He wakes before he can asks who the figure is, and finds himself in a cage, and his electrical energy (his last) being drained. Liun then sends shadows to turn him Dark. Cynder wakes with a bad feeling, and the others soon feel an earthquake, which makes them think Tremor might be alive. Snarl fights Tremor, and eventually reveals that some wolves can use fire or earth, and usually become Alpha. He is one, and he deflects an attack.
 * 66:

Candice watches as Snarl gets the upper hand, but uses her power against Snarl. As she taunts him, he patches his wounds from her ice and swings a blade at her Spyro struggles with Malefor inside his mind; Liun and Malefor saying that Spyro helped bring Malefor back, and also that everyone else is now dead (save for Dark Cynder, who is with Liun now). Cynder feels Spyro's pain and urges the others to break free. They all use their powers against the barrier, but Cynder eventually manages to break through.
 * 67:

Tremor prevents Snarl from striking Candice, and Gaia joins him to fight Snarl (although Tremor hurts her with some attacks?). The two then knock him away, but he returns and goes for Candice. Tremor stops him as he goes for his blade, and the two fight. Candice then manages to entangle Snarl's arm in her restraints. After a short battle, Tremor kills Snarl. Tremor frees Candice (who apologises for saying she hated him when she thought him dead) and Gaia briefly talks with them both before leaving (adding that "mom says hello"...Tremor says rest in peace). Tremor coughs, but assures Candice he's fine, and they make their way out (freeing an imprisoned Sparx along the way).
 * 68:

Tremor and Candice fight their way through Malefor's forces, and they eventually run into the others. After reuniting with each other (and embracing Tremor), a convexity explosion alerts them to Spyro, and they go after him (while Candice and Tremor cover their tracks). They find Liun in a trance with magic surrounding a cage. Candice sees Spyro and clutches at her chest, and Cynder attacks Liun, forcing Malefor to retreat to him. As a result, this releases Dark Spyro. A fight ensues; Tremor later fighting Liun while Cynder breaks through to Spyro after Sparx fails. However, Malefor takes over Spyro; telling him it's an illusion. Stella then attacks the crystal to overwhelm it. A fight ensues, and in the end (after Tremor knocks Liun away and collapses part of the castle on him?) Dark Spyro hits the crystal, causing the energy to rebound into him. Cynder's cry then snaps him out of it, but the energy explodes inside him and causes much damage. Cynder faints, and Stella gets Ember to heal Spyro. However, they are forced to leave as the building collapses (although they freeze Spyro to Ember). As they fly away, they decide to stick with Spyro's plan and find the location he was leading them towards. At the ruins of the fortress, Liun (and the other black dragons) emerges from the rubble. Malefor prevents him from going after them; noting they must focus on his revival, which gives Liun an idea. Cynder wakes in a cave, and Flame reassures him that Spyro's alive (though barely). He tells her about the plan, and she goes to take the watch. She's joined by Sparx, and they talk.
 * 69: