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As they flew toward the city and the balloons going in their direction, an echoing voice sounded along sparks coming from the floating platforms.

"Hold and identify!" the voice said as more and more balloons surrounded them and metallic flashes aimed at their direction.

Both stopped their advance and remained flying in the same place looking at the balloons in front of them with a look of surprise for Spyro and a glimpse of annoyance from Cynder.

"You should probably do the talking here" said Cynder not taking her sight away from the ones in front.

With an increasingly sense of worry and anxiety, Spyro turned to her. "I was expecting many things, this was not one of them".

"Probably start with your name, since they asked MOVE!" she said with a strong flap of her wings pushing her higher.

He flapped his wings as well to follow her, but as he saw ahead, the shot net was too close to evade. Fire enveloped his body as he charged forward, burning and ripping through rope and metal chain. The net closed and entangle itself from the hit, then fell to the down below.

"Wait, it's us! Cynder and Spyro!" he shouted as they regained their flying stance.

Silence remained as the stream of sparks next to the cannons kept flowing.

"Approach slowly!" the voice coming from the balloons said. "Land in the middle one!"

"Lead the way". Said Cynder taking a few tentative flaps forward, signaling Spyro to fly ahead.

As they approached, the mentioned platform moved to the middle of the balloons array, surrounded by the rest. Cannons loaded with nets, javelins and cannon balls aiming at them.

"So, it is true" said a cheetah holding a crossbow as they landed where instructed.

"Yeah, it's us. Guess no one was expecting us to come" said Spyro with an uneasy smile.

"Please forgive us for the aggressive welcome, but I'm sure you understand why we are being so cautious" said the cheetah.

"Yes, don't worry about it, I'm just glad to finally be back" Spyro said.

A few seconds of claws scratching the wooden floor, tail lightly trailing from side to side and seconds of uncomfortable silence later, he continued talking.

"So... I don't really know how things are working right now, but do you think you can help us talk to the guardians? I think it's probably the best if we can talk to them as soon as possible".

"Of course, Spyro, we'll give them the news as soon as possible" the cheetah said.

"Sorry to interrupt, but before you continue, could you tell them to stop aiming at me?" Cynder said with her body arched away from the point-blank javelin aimed at the side of her chest.

The cheetah's gaze set on her for a moment, shifted to a swift glance to the moles then making eye contact with Spyro before speaking. "Lift cannons".

"Thank you" said Cynder as the sparks died off.

"Thanks... sorry, didn't asked your name" said Spyro.

"Kendall".

"Thanks Kendall" responded Spyro.

The feline put down her crossbow, then proceeded to walk to the back of the platform to a lamp, which she turned on and off repeatedly in a pattern.

"You must have traveled a long time, so feel free to rest for now, we'll be in our way to Warfang in a few moments" said Kendall.

As the sparks coming from the array of balloons around them extinguished, Kendal moved a few levers which after a few seconds, caused the balloon to start moving in the direction of the city along with the rest but one that sped up and left them behind.

The sky continued to turn darker as they got closer to the city and fires went up on top of various towers. Yet another light on the wall defending the city flicked for a few seconds, afterward, Kendall answered back with a different pattern. The city answered and she responded once again. And again.

Spyro, meanwhile, was pacing around, the moles watching him and each other with changing exited faces but never said a word.

"Still nervous eh?" said Cynder.

Looking at her, she was resting down on a side of the platform seeing the city in the distance.

She turned to look at him. "Come here" she said patting the space next to her.

With a huff, he laid down next to her and they saw as fog started to cover the land and fuse with the clouds below.

Sigh.

"What do you think the others will react? Seems they weren't expecting us to return" asked Spyro.

"Which is why they'll be so happy to see you. You've hoped to see them again all this time and are fighting yourself from flying off to the city on you own" she said locking eyes with him.

He lowered his head with an embarrassed and nervous smile.

"So, I'm sure the guardians and especially your brother, as annoying and irritating as he is, missed you as much as you miss them" she said with a claw lightly nailed on the floor.

The city's lights started to turn on as they got closer. Lamps illuminating the streets and various towers lighting a patch of land just outside the city where many other balloons and people were stationed.

"Seems we're about to find out" said Spyro.

They landed and lights focused on the airship they were on. Surrounding the land and on top of the wall there were moles and cheetahs looking at them. Some with weapons were directly next to where they landed while most were just watching from the distance.

"I've been told a guardian is on his way and that we should wait here for him. In the meantime, is there anything I can help you with?" asked Kendall.

Standing up, both dragons turned to look at her and their surroundings.

"Uh, I don't think so but thanks for the offering" answered Spyro then turned to Cynder.

"I'm fine, thank you" she said.

"Understood. So, if you don't mind me asking, what is the relationship between you?" the feline asked.

"Oh, we're friends" replied Spyro with a small nod from Cynder.

"I see. So, changing topic, when the guardian arrives, I'll need you both to be by my side when walking to him. And no magic or flying" she said.

"Ok, sure, but who is coming?" asked Spyro.

"I was not informed of this, but it shouldn't take long".

"So, I guess we just keep waiting. And, can we get off the balloon or do we have to wait up here?" asked Spyro.

"If you wish, you can disembark, but I must insist on me being by your side" she said.

"Want to get down or do you prefer to wait here?" he asked Cynder.

"We are a few steps up the ground, let's finally get to Warfang" she answered.

And so, they walked down the stairs with Kendall following behind. The light previously illuminating the balloon followed them as they stepped to the center. Looking around, there were even more people gathered around, especially on the top of the wall, but the contrast of illumination made them look like shadows observing them.

"Huh, I wanted to talk to some of them, but, maybe later" said Spyro.

"You'll get your chance" Cynder replied patting twice his shoulder.

As time passed, even more people continued to gather on top of the wall, mainly moles but also other species as the crowd of fur and scales continued to grow.

With the night fully in place with a growing moon near the horizon, the sound of crushing stone appeared, and the cheetahs started to move and open a path as giant metallic doors opened.

A big, even for the species, green dragon walked through the doors and towards the edge of the arena.

"Follow me" Kendall said as they walked towards the dragon.

"Terrador, as mentioned before, Spyro and Cynder are here, as now you can see" she said signaling towards the two dragons next to her.

"Hi Terrador" said Spyro sheepishly.

Terrador, after a few seconds, started to chuckle softly as a grin appeared and grew larger on his face.

"Spyro, I'm so happy to be able to see you again. And Cynder, it's good to see you too" he said with a smile.

"It's wonderful to finally be back, where are the others?" said Spyro with a grin on his face.

"Volteer is on a meeting and Cyril is outside the city, but we can discuss that later, for now, follow me. That will be all, thank you greatly for your service, you may go home now, we'll talk more tomorrow" he said to Kendall.

With that, Cynder and Spyro said their goodbyes to Kendall as well then departed alongside with Terrador.

"We are going to the capitol; would you prefer to walk or fly?" Terrador asked.

"We've travelled quite a lot; I would prefer to fly for a minute rather than walk for 20" said Cynder.

Without any objections, the three of them took off to the sky and left the streetlights and buildings below.

As they flew, cranes could be seen all around the city as buildings under construction were still being occupied. A few people were walking through the streets, some in construction gear, some armored and a few more dragging carts.

"There's still a lot I wish to ask and tell you, but since you've travelled so much, perhaps it's better if we leave it for tomorrow so you can rest and we can also wait for the other guardians".

"That would be appreciated thank you" said Cynder.

"We don't have spare bedrooms though; all I can provide you right now is a room and bed sheets. Tomorrow I'll arrange for rooms to be properly prepared for you". He said.

"That's fine, it's more than enough" said Spyro.

They finally landed on a somewhat decayed garden in the middle of the building. On their way through the hallways, Terrador asked a guardian cheetah to bring some blankets and follow them.

"I'll show you your room for the night. And if you need anything, feel free to ask anyone here" Terrador said.

They eventually reached the third floor of the building where they were shown a somewhat small room with a few crates settled in a corner.

"Again, sorry for the inconvenience, but we'll make the proper accommodations tomorrow. For now, I wish you a good night and rest. I'll see you tomorrow" he said as he and the cheetah, with a complicated expression, walked away.

"Good night Terrador" Spyro said before he and Cynder entered the room.

"I guess my wish for a bed will have to wait for another day" Cynder said as she dumped the blankets on the corner she just briefly cleaned. "Oh well, good enough for tonight".

With that, she dropped on the nest of blankets and stretched her body, then turned around to see Spyro.

"So, what about you?" she asked.

Spyro closed the door and stepped onto the pile of blankets before also laying down.

"I'm happy I got to see Terrador, but guess I'll also have to wait another day. I wonder if Sparx is in the city though".

"He wouldn't dare exit this city on his own. I'm sure, I can bet he'll appear at the most annoying moment first time in the morning".

"Yeah, probably" he chuckled.

"Seems like tomorrow's going to be a busy day, especially for you".

"Most likely, but I'm still excited about seeing everyone else".

"Mind If I tag along? I want to take the chance to look around"

"Oh... I... gave for granted you would come, but yes, please do".

"Since you insist".

"I do" he said with a smirk.

"Ok then, don't complain tomorrow" she said with a chuckle and a yawn. "But as for tonight, it's a good time to sleep" she said as she snuggled into the blankets. "Good night".

"Good night" Spyro replied as he curled up a few moments later.

The small window on the back of the room let some moon light pass and illuminate the little space as they laid there, drifting into sleep.

"I should have asked them for some food".

Spyro laughed.