After Spike and Spyro had received lightning training from Volteer, they started making they're way to where they needed to go next, the Tall Plains. While they were told where it was by Ignitus, the place from the looks of it was far more peaceful looking then what Dante's freezer was.
Tail Plains were like dozens of islands within the sky, raised high up like mountains, there were deep ancient jungles and stone structures within them, almost like it was made centuries ago, Spike felt a bit better as they had finally arrived at this place, given what's happening with Spike right now, a calm place like this could help him.
But that still didn't help the fact that Cynder's blood was still spreading through him, his arm was far sharper and his claws were deadlier then anything he's seen, they looked like they could cut through steel, or even a limb, Spike could even feel his spine being stretched out and becoming more sharp, it just made him worried with how much longer he has till he's corrupted..
But soon enough, Spike and Spyro had finally arrived at the Tall Plains, and looked over the place as they reflected upon what Ignitus told them about it.
"Tall plains was once home to an ancient tribe called: The Atlawa." Ignitus narrates as they reflect on what they're seeing right now.
"Oh bless you." Sparx joked which made them a bit annoyed again.
"Sparx, shush." Spike said annoyed wanting this to get back on track.
"The Atlawa were people who were entombed with the rhythm of the seasons, focuses on their relationships, to their crops, their surroundings, their gods. They've all been driven underground by Cynder and her forces, who've taken over the tribes shrine. I sense that's where Cynder is keeping Cyril, and is trying to power another crystal. You must find him, before she succeeds, but be careful Spike, you are forming a scent that is familiar to hers, and if your not careful, she could capture you, do not let that happen" Ignitus said seriously as they keep their focus on the place and Spike clutches his arm again.
"This looks like the place, already a better looking place from the last one huh?" Spike asked as he liked how peaceful it was so far.
"Tell me about it, let's hope we don't have to face as many enemy hordes as we did last time, let's just find Cyril, and get him out of here as soon as we can." Spyro said ready to go.
"It's never easy is it guys?" Sparx asked a bit nervous on what they're about to go through.
"Nothing ever is, let's go guys." Spike said confidently as they hopped over to the small islands that led to the larger ones.
They start things off pretty simple right now, they head directly into one of the main entrances that led into the jungle, they only could hear the sounds of the wild around them, and it gave Spike a bit of relief as the sound of nature is something he enjoys, it helps him relax, and with what's happening right now, something like this helps him a lot. They did have to take on a few more grunts like normal, but with Spike and Spyro's lightning ability's, they made short work of them with no time at all. And soon enough, they had went through a large log that led them into a more open area, and they could see what looked like stone switches on the ground.
"Hmph, looks like we're needing to find a few switches to raise these columns, if I know Daring Do's books, this is something that would happen in them at one point." Spike said as he pressed on one of the nearby ones, which did raise up one of the columns to prove his point.
"Good work Spike, guess all those adventures you've had with your friends has payed off huh?" Spyro asked while Spike smiled proudly.
"It feels better when you get a chance to do it yourself, and help a lot with what situation we're in." Spike said giving him another high five.
"Well you heard him, let's find the next switches." Spyro said confidently before they all went to trigger the next ones around the area.
They both went through more large logs that were like pathways for them, it was certainly interesting with what they went through with these obstacles, but they all just helped them push through more obstacles, Spike and Spyro had made they're way into another area, and it looked like there were tons of booby traps around the place.
"Careful Spyro, I've seen this kind of thing before, there are traps if we're near the wrong place." Spike warned which made Spike halt for a moment.
"How do you think we should approach this then?" Spyro asked wondering what to do.
"Come on Spyro, there can't be that many tra.. AH!" Sparx screamed as he was almost hit by an arrow that shot from the wall, and they could see there were more holes containing them, and with that, Spike got an idea.
"Let's see if our powers can help with this!" Spike said confidently as he charged up his lightning, and formed himself into a ball like before again.
"Let's see if this helps!" Spyro said seriously too as he bent his horns down too ready to go.
They could see the next switch ahead of all the traps, and once Spike finished up charging his new move, he quickly zoomed past each arrow that flung at him within the second he went by it, Spyro charged directly through the booby trapped path too, he flipped over multiple arrows that shot at him, and he twirled around in the air and dodged a column falling down on him, Spike zoomed up and down a ledge to speed things up, and Spike and Spyro finished it off by landing down safely on the area where the next switch was.
"Great work Spike, that move really comes in handy!" Spyro complimented which made him chuckle again.
"Hey, it wasn't as cool as you flipping over all those arrows!" Spike said nudging his shoulder again.
"How did you even see that? You were curled up into a ball like a spiny animal or something? Sparx asked curious with how he did that.
"Oho, I have my ways Sparx." Spike said proudly before he pressed down on the next switch, and they heard something rise in the distance.
"Looks like there's one more left, come on, let's go find it." Spyro said as they saw another path just ahead of them.
"Let's go." Spike said confidently before they continued moving through the jungle area once again.
They continued making they're way through the place with caution, since this place was an ancient shrine, they knew there would be more traps waiting for them, and they were right on that. They had to keep dodging more arrows that shot through the wall again, spikes that sprung out of the ground, and they had to flip off of more platforms to help keep them moving.
But as they were heading to the end of the path, they noticed another that was to their right, and heard a large screech which caught they're attention.
"Let's check it out." Spyro whispered as they peaked around the corner to investigate, to their surprise, they found more of Cynder's soldiers taking the natives hostage, they all were being taken away in cages like the ones Spike was trapped in, seeing this made Spike feel really angry, he knows what it's like being falsely imprisoned like this, and seeing that made the dark blood in him swell up and spread even more. Spike could be heard making a pretty scary growl which concerned them both.
"Spike you okay buddy?" Sparx asked worried for him as Spike's eyes locked onto the monsters.
"We gotta free them.. now!" Spike shouted before he suddenly lunged directly at them which surprised the two.
"Whoa! Wait up Spike!" Spyro shouted before he chased after them.
Spike quickly ran to the enemy's who were about to take the last Atlawa away, but Spike made a loud roar which got they're attention. One of the Dreadwings screeched at Spike and tried slashing at him, but Spike used his lightning fists to deliver multiple strong strikes at the monster's head, Spike finished that combo off by sending it flying into the sky and striking a lightning blast at it, Spyro helped him out by flipping over the apes heads, he used his lightning breath to drag off multiple soldiers and make them fall off the ledge, and Spike took down another one by using his fire sword and slicing it across the chest, which sent it screaming into the void.
Spike breathed heavily as they took down the rest of the group finally, Spyro came up to him with worry as he hasn't seen something like that in him before.
"Spike, are you alright? You kinda lost yourself there?" Spyro asked worried which got Spike to regain focus, and he realized what just happened.
"I.. I.. I don't know.. I just.. seeing those people being taken away.. it reminded me of how I was taken away from my home and family.. and with that.. I felt.. rage.. pure rage that only told me one thing.. to attack.. I don't know why I embraced it.. and.. it felt.. horrible.." Spike said with tears as they all realized what's happening.
"Geez.. Cynder's blood is really taking a hold on you.." Sparx said worried to hear this, they could see Spike's spine becoming more sharper and they could see something begin to form around Spikes back, but that shouldn't be the main focus here.
"Spike, it's alright, what matters is we saved this guy, let's just get him out of here and see what's going on, we'll talk about it later, okay?" Spyro asked trying to calm him down.
"Y.. Yeah.. let's help him out.." Spike said as they turned to the Atlawa who was still in the cage.
Spike and Spyro went up to the cage and smashed it open so they could free him finally, but he didn't give the best response.
"Hey watch it would ya?" He asked annoyed which surprised them a bit with him being a bit rude.
"We were just trying to help." Spyro said in defense while Spike crossed his arms.
"We couldn't just leave you in that cage." Spike added looking over it's remains.
"Well, the Atlawa and Kane, need no help." Kane said dismissively which made them roll they're eyes.
"Oh, so you just sprung into action huh?" Spyro asked pretty annoyed with this already.
"And probably were gonna get captured again?" Spike teased which upset him a bit.
"Forget this guy Spyro and Spike, come on." Sparx said as he just wanted to leave by now.
"What did they want with you anyway?" Spyro asked a bit concerned on what he was captured for.
"It's none of your business you two, just be careful out there, no move, I gotta tribe to save." Kane said as he began to walk off without a single thank you.
"Oh your welcome!" Sparx shouted annoyed with this talk.
"Sometimes people just don't push past their pride.." Spike said shaking his head at this.
"Let's just try and find Cyril guys, let's go." Spyro said as they started to move through the jungle again.
Eventually, they were able to find the last switch which was at the top of the ledge from the starting room, and with careful precision, they hopped over the columns and ran across the log on the top which led them into another path, they did have to take d own a couple new enemy's, they could curl up into a ball like Spike can, so Spike had a little fun and took them down with his spin attack move. They had managed to break down some more spirit gems which gave them more strength, the more Spike absorbs these gems power, the stronger he feels, it's like he's gaining the strength of the fallen sprits who've lost they're lives to this war, and it only made Spike more and more determined to keep moving.
Spike and Spyro continued to walk through the jungle together after going through another enemy gauntlet, Spike clutched his arm again as he could feel it burning up again.
"Dear Celestia.. how are we gonna be able to stop this?" Spike asked really worried about what his state is right now.
"Come on Spike you'll be alright, I'm pretty sure we're just getting out of this jungle by now, we're heading into the open areas, it's gonna lead us to Cyril a lot faster, you can hold out right?" Spyro asked hoping he could, Spike looked at his body and sighed seeing that a quarter of it has been taken over by now.
"I don't know Spyro.. my back feels like something's forming around it.. Sparx do you see anything from back there?" Spike asked looking up at him, Sparx took a quick look behind Spike to see what's happening, but he did see something familiar start to sprout from Spike's back..
"Well aside from your spines getting far sharper and darker.. I am seeing something sprout from your back, something that looks pretty familiar, I don't know what it is, but it's sprouting up, and something tells me it'll fully sprout by the time we're done here.." Sparx reported which just worried Spike even more.
"Even when I don't see it, I'm just getting more corrupted.. why? Why did Cynder have her own blood injected into me? What does she want with me? I know we're supposed to be the purple dragons and all, but you were born in this world, I.. wasn't.." Spike asked feeling upset from what's happening again.
"There's always a reason for everything Spike, it may take a while to figure it out, but we will. But if you want my suggestion, I'd say Cynder has a different plan for you then we may think, think about it, she could've had you be killed if she wanted, but instead she's having her soldiers capture you and bring you too her, don't you think that's a bit odd?" Spyro asked as they kept moving through the place, and weren't running into any traps as of right now.
"It.. is a bit odd. but if Cynder wants me.. why didn't she come capture me herself? Sure she's looking to capture both of us, but if her men were able to travel to Equestria, why didn't she do it herself?" Spike asked confused with her decisions.
"I don't know Spike, but we'll find out, and I promise you'll be okay. We both will." Spyro assured which made him take another deep breath.
"Okay.. your right.. let's just keep going.." Spike said a bit worried still, they could see the exit to the islands around the place, and kept moving forward to keep up the pace.
After that next talk, Spike and Spyro had to cross their ways over some large bridges to reach the islands ahead of them, they did have a few enemy encounters to deal with, but with they're lightning ability, they pretty much won instantly by dragging them off the ledge so they can fall into the clouds, definitely not the best enemy placement. Spike just felt so calm and a bit more relaxed seeing a place like this, being so high up in the sky's, and going through an ancient jungle like this, it reminded him a lot of what his adventures in Equestria were like. Soon Spike and Spyro made they're way down to another island after moving through those bridges, and came up into a large spiral like area, where they were once again greeted with dozens of large enemy's to take down.
"How many of these punks are there?" Spike asked as they were surrounded once again.
"Don't know, but we've had enough training to take these guys down, let's go!" Spyro shouted before they begun another arena fight once again.
Spike charged up his lightning and shot a blast directly from his hands, this electrocuted one of the largest enemy's extremely badly, and Spyro followed it up by shooting a fire ball directly at it's chest which sent it to the wall, Spike dodged more of these rolling creatures that moved around the spiral really fast, so Spike countered this by using his spin attack again and zooming himself around the room with lightning flowing all around him, Spike took down most of these enemy's easily, and Spyro charged directly through more of the apes that were small enough to ram through eachother, Spike finished off the last one by jumping off a smaller apes head and using his fire sword to slice the thing down, this finally opened up they're path to the larger island next to the place, and they both sighed in relief.
"You know, while I was a bit excited to get to fight more enemy's at first, these all just feel the same to me aside from a couple different enemy's, sure those rock monster's are pretty tough, but these apes all feel the same." Spyro said as they walked to the exit of the spiral room.
"Yeah, but each one has to be stronger, they did put up more of a fight then usual, let's just hope we find something more interesting up ahead." Spike said shrugging his shoulders as they left the room finally.
They kept on moving through the Tall Plains without having too much trouble, they did have to take down more enemy's here and there, but it would go like how you expected, so there wasn't much to report there, Spike and Spyro had been going through what looked like a crop field given the various foods growing out of the ground, so it helped show how much this tribe connects to nature. They did have to trigger some more switches to get the door that was at the end to open like usual again, but it felt pretty much the same to how they did a puzzle earlier.
So by now, Spike and Spyro made they're way through a room where the water was flowing into the rivers nearby, it was shallow enough for them to walk in, so they didn't have to worry about anything bad happening, but Spike did reflect on how it was a river that brought him to where Spyro was.
"Hey guys, remember how I ended up at your swamp a couple days back? With me having to flow all the way down a river to your home, pretty convenient that I ended up there of all places huh?" Spike asked which made them chuckle a bit.
"Yeah, you turning up at our home like that was pretty convenient, at least we got to meet eachother and become friends after that right?" Spyro asked as they were nearing the exit again.
"Oh absolutely." Spike said with a smile as they left the next room again.
But when they reached the next one, they saw more enemy's all over the place, but they weren't focused on them, looking just above a nearby ledge, they saw Kane being backed up by one of the larger monsters who tried fighting them off, even if he was pretty rude earlier, they had worries for him.
"Kane watch out!" Spike shouted as they tried to help him with his problem, but Kane was being backed up by these walking rock monsters and was at the edge of the ledge.
"Kane!" Spyro shouted with fear as Kane screamed while he fell down the water and got knocked out, but what made it worse is that that river was heading to another cliffside, and there was no bottom to be seen.
"No! We can't let him die!" Spike screamed before they tried finding a way to help him.
"Guys you gotta do something fast! Any ideas?" Sparx asked trying to make sure nothing happens, but at that moment, something within Spike and Spyro triggered yet again, Spike's eyes began to glow a dark blue, and all of a sudden, Spike and Spyro both shot out freaking ice blasts directly to the river! This completely froze the entire river solid, and Kane was saved from the fall, but had a look of shock seeing that the entire river was frozen over by them.
"What in Celestia's name?!" Spike asked shocked as he looked at his hands, they had shards of ice coming out of them, and feeling they're power, he could see they gained another new power... ice.
"Guys you are getting weirder and weirder.." Sparx said weirded out by this which they nodded in agreement from.
"Well, Ignitus did say something like this would happen if we're in a dire situation, it happened with our fire, then lightning, and now ice." Spyro said thinking about how they keep getting powers like this out of the blue.
"Well, if we have a new power, it should help us with saving Cyril, let's let Kane rest for a bit, he looks like he needs it." Spike said looking at Kane who was taking heavy breaths.
"Good idea, let's just move ahead for now." Sparx said as they kept moving through the place after saving Kane, and gaining their new power, ice. They just hoped that whatever's going on with Cynder, she hasn't collected the crystal yet..
Unfortunately for them, far above the Tall Plains, Cynder was making her way to the place Cyril was kept at, she and her forces has been keeping this place under their control for some time, while this place hasn't been affected by her iron rule yet, she plans to make more fortresses and bases from across the islands, with the traps placed around the island, it would make a good stronghold for her soldiers to use for operations.
But as she flew through the skies, she could feel that there was another presence similar to her.. which meant one thing, that purple dragon was here. She had been tracking down that little dragon since she got the report he escaped, but was more infuriated with the fact that there are reports of TWO purple dragons saving the guardians, this infuriated her, it not only proved that she was right like always with what she was told, about this little dragon not being the one they need, but it just made her soldiers look like idiots as a result.
Cynder flew down to where the next crystal was, Cyril was knocked out after having his power drained from him like the others, and the crystal in front was glowing a bright blue, one of her generals came up to her and bowed respectfully.
"Cynder, the crystal is fully charged and is ready for you, we made sure nothing was touched here." He reported with a respectful tone which made her proud a bit.
"Good, that leaves 2 more to go, I'll be heading to collect the Earth crystal next, and all that's left after that is to find Ignitus, and drain his fire too." Cynder said with a smirk as she went over to the crystal and began taking it out.
"But Cynder, there's something else you need to know, those purple dragons are here, they're most likely on their way to save this dragon." He said sternly which made her flinch being told that, the very thought of two purple dragons made her really mad, they had stolen that dragon from his world, dragged him into a conflict he had nothing involved with, but now that he's starting to interfere with her plans, she had to keep a larger focus on him now.
"I can feel his presence, he's getting closer with that other purple dragon, I must ask, what's the status of his corruption, my blood is something he can't just get rid off, it will corrupt him over time, and if he's still pushing through it, it shows he has a stronger will then I first thought." Cynder asked towering over him.
"He.. He's had a good quarter of his body corrupted by now, I've gotten repots that his arm is like yours now, and his spine and right half is being altered by this point too, how much longer do you think he has before he gets corrupted?" He asked which made her scoff hearing it.
"I'd say he has about a day or two left, if he continues to overuse my strength which he's gained from the blood, it will only corrupt him faster, and the more corrupt he becomes, the better chance I'll have with capturing him." Cynder said with malice as she looked up at the skies again, but the general had some questions.
"But, if he's such a problem, and if he isn't the dragon stated in the prophecies, then why don't you have us just kill him since he's practically useless to us, even with what he's done now, I don't think there's any reason he should be continuing through this place." The general asked which triggered something in her, Cynder could feel something familiar about that dragon, even before he got more and more corrupt, she can practically sense it.
"You should not question that to me general, you have orders, find and capture him, and bring him to me, alive. Or I will do it myself." Cynder ordered as she was about to leave, but he didn't let her yet.
"Why are you insisting we keep capturing him? He's a useless child who's making things worse for our plans! Even if he becomes fully corrupted, what reason do you have to keep him alive?!" The general shouted which made Cynder growl with his back talk.
"You should not deny your master! You are just a pathetic ape! I have my own plans for that dragon, and I want him brought to me! That is your order! Say something like this again, and I'll throw you into the abyss! Is that clear?!" Cynder shouted with a booming voice which destroyed any anger he had, and replaced it with fear, she looked like she was about to kill him, and he didn't want to die by her claws.
"Y.. Yes Ma'am! Forgive me please!" He begged and gave a respectful bow, Cynder calmed down a bit and grabbed the crystal.
"I'll give you one last chance general, bring that dragon to me, and don't question anything else. By the time he's almost fully corrupted, that's when I'll capture him myself, and I'll explain what I want with him. Do not fail me." Cynder said in a threatening tone which made him really afraid.
"Yes Ma'am! We'll keep the lookout for him!" He said with fear before he ran off to do his job, Cynder sighed and calmed down after she was left alone again, there was multiple reasons why she wanted that child, and he will find out soon enough..
Back with Spike and Spyro, they had just made they're way through area where they had to avoid more traps, and that was after they took on more enemy's on a boat too. They met up with Kane again after meeting with him near another room with a lot of spheres, and were now just about to head to a bridge that led across the last island, hopefully where Cyril is being held at.
"I must admit, you two do have your ways of making your way around here, but you should be warned, our Shrine God hasn't been happy since Cynder's forces came here. And if your looking for that ice dragon, you'll have to face him first if you want to save him." Kane said looking at the two, Spike's underbelly was now showing some more pink to it, but he didn't want that to bother him right now with what situation they're in.
"Even if this Shrine God is upset with what's happened, we'll be able to take him on together. With our powers we could be able to help calm him down." Spike said as he formed some ice around his hands, he was trying to form another weapon out of it, but was having a bit of trouble right now.
"If you three are gonna head to the shrine, there are some things you should be warned about.." Kane said right before they all heard a loud roar.
They quickly looked over to the end of the bridge and saw her.. Cynder. She was flying off into the sky's again while holding a large crystal of sorts, Spike's blood went cold as he felt her fly just above them, seeing her in way more detail let him know just how terrifying she really is, and with what he's turning into.. he has huge fear of what he's gonna become if they don't stop this blood..
"She must've gotten the next crystal by now.." Spike said with fear as she flew far away by now which did relieve them a bit.
"She most likely has kid, you should be careful. If you two can subdue our Shrine God's anger, we Atlawa could finally come home, and finally restore what's been desecrated since her forces invaded the place." Kane said as they looked over the large bridge together.
"Well don't worry, even if we're here to save Cyril, we gotta help other's out along the way." Spike said with confidence as they started moving past him.
"Be careful you two, even with your powers, he'll be pretty tough to take down." Kane warned which didn't really scare them.
"Hey we've faced a lot worse by now, this shouldn't be too much by now." Spyro said casually as they started to head across the long bridge.
"Whatever happens, good luck you three." Kane said as they headed across the bridge together.
Spike and Spyro hurried they're way across the bridge as fast as they could, they knew that this kind of stuff doesn't end well, and they made they're way across the bridge after a minute or so. And they were just upon the shrine where Cyril was at.
"You ready for this Spike?" Spyro asked looking at him, Spike held up his hand and formed a little ice around it to show he's ready.
"Let's do it." Spike said confidently before they both hopped over the ledge, and saw a huge open area, they could see Cyril was resting near the very end of the shrine, but didn't see an Ice King or something else around him.
"Be careful, remember what happened last time guys." Spyro warned as they tried looking out for something.
"I know guys, but Cynder just left and I don't see any Ice Kings around this place.." Sparx said right before a large rock suddenly started to move, this caught they're attention, and they watched with shock as all the rocks around the area began to move, they attached themselves to a new, huge monster that was like a Rock Golem. It smashed it's fists on it's chest and made a loud roar at the two and began marching to them.
"Looks like we have to fight this thing again! Let's go!" Spike said seriously as they jumped into the shrine together.
"Let's take him down!" Spyro shouted as they engaged in another battle wit h the monster.
The monster roared at the two of them and slammed it's fist on the ground, this created a shockwave on the floor which Spike and Spyro jumped over, Spike tried focusing his ice to form it into a weapon like he has with his others, and soon enough, with some patience, he was able to form a spear made of ice, and he looked at it with amazement.
"Just how many more cool weapons will I get?" Spike asked as he twirled the thing around as the monster delivered another punch to Spike, but Spike quickly flipped over the arm and began slashing at the arm repeatedly and he flipped over the head, Spyro joined in from below and used his fire to heat up the legs to make it lose it's balance, the monster screamed as it's legs were being burnt up badly, and it tried shaking the two off of it, Spike flipped back down to Spike and now used his lightning fists to fight it.
"The things even madder now guys! Any ideas?!" Sparx asked while they rolled out of the way from more rocks being thrown at them, Spike used his lightning fists to punch straight through the rocks, he then quickly jumped on them and hopped across them as the monster kept throwing it at them.
"Let's head for it's head! Build up our power to unleash a fury blast like last time!" Spike shouted as he landed on the monsters shoulder, he used his fire to shoot multiple fireballs from his hands, and the monster tried to shake Spike off of him.
"Good idea! Let's use both Fire and Lightning on this one!" Spyro shouted as he joined in, Spyro flipped into the air and shot multiple lightning blasts at the monsters head like Spike suggested, Spike quickly flipped off the monsters arm as it got knocked back into a wall, Spike landed on the ground and used his ice powers to shoot his ice directly onto the arm, he had an idea on what he could do, and with enough time, Spike was able to freeze the monsters arm in place.
"Let's see if this works!" Spike shouted before he jumped high into the air, and changed to his fire again, Spike held his hands together, and began forming a huge fireball in between them, Spike could feel Cynder's blood swell within him, and he made a loud roar as he was about to fire at it.
"Burn!!" Spike screamed before he finally shot the fire blast at the monsters arm, and this was so strong that it was enough to completely blow it off which surprised Spyro with his strength.
"Whoa dude! That may be a bit to far don't you think?" Spyro asked concerned as the monster roared with rage after that blast, Spike breathed heavily and could feel his strength surging through him, it was something he's never felt before, but he could also feel his fire swelling up inside him to the point he can use his Fire Fury move.
"We need to take that thing down Spyro, if you've charged up your lightning enough, let's use both our blasts at once!" Spike shouted as he put his arms closer together to get ready to unleash it. Spyro could see the monster was at a weak point, and new they had to finish it off, so Spyro took a deep breath, and let his lightning surge inside him.
Spike and Spyro both began to float into the air again, they're elements flew all around them as they charged up another powerful move, Spike's fire began to cover his body, Spike's eyes became a blood red color and he could feel something sprout out of his back after using this power, Spyro's body cackled with so much lightning, it began to turn the clouds above them into a storm, lightning flashed around them both and they began to charge up they're power to the point they could unleash it, but while Spyro made a typical dragon roar as he unleashed his.. for Spike, he made a loud ferocious roar that sound ever so slightly to Cynder's.. but with that, they both unleashed they're powerful moves at once on the monster, this blast was so powerful it completely blew it off of the ledge, and the monster screamed as it was sent flying into the void, and was defeated just like the Ice King was.
Spike and Spyro breathed heavily and landed back on the ground, they could see they defeated that monster again like the last one, and felt a bit proud to know it.
"I'll never get used to using that move.." Spyro said feeling really tired after using it.
"Yeah.. tell me about it.." Spike said taking heavy breaths as they began to stand up, but Spyro noticed something was different about Spike after using that blast, something that concerned him.
"Um.. Spike? How much.. power did you use with that blast?" Spyro asked worried which got his attention.
"What do you mean by that?" Spike asked concerned to be asked that.
"Look behind you dude." Sparx said pointing at Spike's back.
Spike quickly turned around to see what they were, and to Spike's shock.. he saw wings had sprouted out from his back! They were a strange black and dark pink color that looked so much like Cynder's.. but they were wings!
"Holy Celestia! I.. I have wings?!" Spike asked both amazed and shocked to see them on his back, he tried to flap them around to try and lift him into the air.
"How is this possible?! I thought you were born without them?" Spyro asked surprised to see this himself.
"Dragons are pretty different in Equestria, so sprouting wings after some time must be apart of this, I.. I still can't believe this!" Spike said extremely shocked as he finally could fly, he flew around the area for just a bit to get a good start on it, they felt so great to use, it was like the dreams he's had of being able to fly had finally came true.
"But dude, you need to look on the other side of this, those wings look a lot like Cynder's dude, and your.. eyes.." Sparx said with worry as he could see they've changed color.
"What's wrong with my eyes?" Spike asked as he finally landed back down.
"They've.. changed color dude, they're a blood red now compared to the emerald green they were before.. and a lot more of your body is.." Spyro said with concern as they both looked over Spike's body, and saw almost half of it had turned by now, and Spike's joy of having wings turned to fear as he realized that he used a lot more power then he should've, and Cynder's blood spread through him far faster as a result.
"I.. I used too much power again.. and now.. I'm.. halfway turned.." Spike said with fear as he saw most of his scales had turned black by now, and he could even see now his spine was a lot sharper too.
"Spike, it's gonna be okay dude. You need to remember what Ignitus said, only use this power when it's the best time, if you don't.. " Spyro said with worry as Spike looked more corrupted then before, and Spike could see that this was a bad move on his part.
"I guess there's shorter time for me then.. at least we stopped that golem, and we were able to save Cyril." Spike said a bit relieved as they could see Cyril getting up after being drained.
"Don't worry Spike, we'll stop this, I promise." Spyro assured as they went up to Cyril to help him out.
After they had that talk, and the revelation that Spike now has wings, Kane had come back with his tribe, and they all bowed in respect to them for saving their tribe.
"You two have subdued the God of the Shrine, restored balance to seasons, the land, and our world. The Atlawas want to worship you both now." Kane said respectfully looking at Spyro and Spike.
"That's a really big offer, but we were just here to help save Cyril, and those who needed it." Spike said pretty surprised with this respect they were given.
"Spike's right Kane, we have to get back to our own home, we have to save it too. This place is just as important as our own, and we shouldn't let anything bad happen to it. We have to figure out how to stop Cynder for good, and stop her blood from turning Spike into a dark dragon like her." Spyro said looking at him who was concerned hearing that, but understood it perfectly until Cyril came in to help out.
"They are right sir, we'd like to stay and be part of this primitive, barbaric society, but we have our own duty to fulfill, especially with there being a purple dragon at risk of being corrupted, I heard Cynder say some interesting things about this kid earlier, and I must let the others know at once." Cyril said looking at Spike who was concerned to hear that.
"I can understand that, just know I'm sorry for the way I treated you earlier, and just know, that you are part of the Atlawa tribe, one of us." Kane said respectfully which made them smile a bit hearing that.
"That's really nice to know Kane, we'll come visit whenever we can." Spike said as they hopped back to the ground and were ready to leave.
"By the way, you two were right. Maybe 3 heads are better then one, or two." Kane said as they started to leave the place while the tribe was extremely grateful for them being saved.
"There's always a better chance of winning when your not alone Kane, try to remember that alright?" Spike asked as he spread out his new wings.
"I will Spike, even if one of them belongs to an annoying mosquito." Kane said referring to Sparx.
"Mosquito is that?.. Oh.." Sparx said in realization which made Spike laugh hard hearing that.
"He got you there Sparx!" Spike laughed while pointing at him, even if they had some trouble here today, they were able to rescue Cyril and gain new ice powers, and were one more guardian away from finding out how to stop Cynder..