I managed to have a break in my busy college schedule to be able to write another chapter.
Chapter 16: Spike’s Transformation
Of course the moment that Twilight and the other heard what had happened at the orchid, they didn't waste any time in racing towards the library. While the three fillies’ explanation was a bit frantic hard to understand; their tone was enough to cause them to worry.
Due to that worry, the girls reached the front of the library with various degrees of fatigue. Taking a moment to collect their breaths, Twilight opened the door to find that Spyro was sitting in one of the cushions that dotted the floor reading a book that Twilight didn't recognize as one from her library while Sparx was hovering around doing nothing.
Aware of the door opening, Spyro looked up from his book and said in a gentle tone “I guess those three fillies were able to tell you want happened.”
The girls didn't respond vocally since it was rather clear that since they were here then they had gotten the message. The same question was in all of their heads and was also not needed to be spoken out loud because Spyro made a quick gesture towards the stairs that led to the upper parts of the library and stated “Spike is up there resting right now. However, it wouldn't be wise to go up and visit.”
“And why would that be?” Applejack asked in a questioning tone.
Before Spyro could answer the question there was a sudden groan coming from upstairs. While the groan was draconic in nature and it did sound like Spike; it sounded like it was one of relief rather than anything born of malice. Spyro looked up for a moment before returning his attention back to the girls and saying “Spike is going through something of a ‘spiritual backlash’. It’s a condition in which his body was exposed to more spiritual energy then he was capable of handling.”
“Is he going to be alright?” Fluttershy asked her desire for Spike’s well being giving her the courage to ask the question.
Spyro gave a reassuring smile and said “It’s nothing serious. He just needs to sweat it out. Cynder is just making sure that he is tended to until Spike can regain full control of his body.” His answer was enough for the six ponies and they all settled down to wait for the young dragon to recover.
The main room was silent but it was the kind of silence that wasn't awkward or tense. Each of the ponies all managed to pick out their own reading material and joined Spyro in silent reading; the only sounds being the flipping of the pages. Even Pinkie, normally a ball of hyperactive energy settled into a quiet serenity and would most likely stay that way until she was sure that her first dragon friend was back on his claws. Sparx, completely board out of his mind, settled on top on a stack of books.
From time to time there was another groan that originated from the upstairs rooms. While they did vary in pitch and length; they never did sound like they were anything of anguish or pain. It got to the point that Twilight had even started to measure the time between groans as a way to bring her mind back into focus. Her attention was focused on the book that Spyro was reading. Before it had caught her attention since she hadn't seen it before. Now that she was taking a closer look, she saw that the cover of the book was written in runes that she was unfamiliar with and had a silhouette of a dragon on it. Curiosity getting the better of her Twilight asked “What are you reading there Spyro?”
Spyro was surprised by the question and responded “It’s a manual on dragon combat styles. I was trying to find more information on that combat style Spike had used.”
“Spike used a combat style?” Twilight questioned with intrigued. As far as she knew, she had ever seen Spike take any real interest in fighting except for when he was younger and her brother was still in training.
Spyro nodded his head and returned his attention back to the book in front of him. For a moment, Twilight wondered if Spyro had decided to end the conversation but that thought was dispelled when Spyro said “Here…take a look at this.”
Twilight took the book in her magical grip and looked at the page that Spyro had indicated. On the page were more of those strange runes that she was unable to understand. What she was able to understand were the pictures which showed dragon silhouettes in various positions. There was also a close up a dragon claw that had a greenish glow and another close up picture of a dragon eye.
Unsure as to what she was suppose to see, Twilight returned the book to Spyro and said “I’m sorry but whoever wrote that book did so in a language that I’m unfamiliar with.”
Spyro looked a bit surprised by the news but nodded his head in understanding before saying “The section talks about the Critical Strike Style or ‘Gentle Claw Style’ as it is more commonly known. The style focuses less on raw physical strength and more on speed and striking weak points. It is actually a rather difficult discipline for a dragon to master since most tend to focus on overwhelming their opponents with powerful attacks and element abilities.” Spyro gave an encouraging smile before saying, “Of course Spike wouldn't have been as skilled as I saw him in that technique without you Twilight.”
Twilight was momentarily taken aback before responding “What did I do?”
Spyro quickly replied “One of the big things that are required for the Critical Strike Style is the ability to be able to quickly and accurately gauge a lot of variables almost at once. Spending all of his time under your care made Spike naturally learn how to be able to react to a problem and quickly form a proper response. However, he wasn't able to take full advantage of it until now but it doesn't diminish its value.” Spyro paused for a moment and looked to be lost in his thoughts for a moment before adding “Come to think about it, every one of you had a hoof in Spike developing it. Applejack was the strength, Rainbow Dash was the speed, Pinkie Pie was balance, Rarity was precision and Fluttershy assisted Twilight with knowledge of striking vulnerable points. If that was the case, that might also explain the weird eyes he had.”
Before Twilight could have a chance to ask what Spyro was talking about, there was a flash of blue light from upstairs. When it was over, they watched as Cynder made her way downstairs. She took notice of the ponies present but didn't appear to be surprised to see them. She turned her attention back to Spyro and said “The spirit energy has returned to normal. Spike just needs to have a good night sleep and he should be fine in the morning.” Cynder turned her attention to the ponies and added “Although I would be against it since he does need bed rest; I have a feeling that you all aren't going to be content until you know he’s okay.” Cynder moved to the side before finishing “Just try and keep your voices down.”
The mares nodded in understanding and made their way up the stairs and into the room that Spike was resting in. Spyro and Cynder heard the six surprised gasps from where they were at and knew that what they were seeing was shocking to them. Cynder turned her attention to her dragon partner and commented “With the way his body has changed; I have a feeling that his training can now truly begin.”
Spyro nodded in agreement before adding “And I think I have the perfect place in mind to help him take the first step.”
Man I really apologize for how late this chapter is and the lack of updates; but you all know how collage can be sometimes right?
Waffles. This will do until I read the chapter.
If there's a picture of Spike's new form.
This is getting good.
Geez. Just now got around to reading this.
Wow this is getting good. You sir have made me love the Spryo Series all over again.
Do your thing.
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Fixed, thanks for pointing it out.
This got me to stay up and read to 3:am on a school night. Are you happy now?
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Yes...yes I am
I have just one request.
Have Garble, that dragon from Dragon Quest, show up as an antagonist. Then, have Spike show him who's more of a dragon then he'll ever be in a one-on-one fight. Not to the death, but enough for Garble to get a heaping sized serving of Humble Pie.
Here, have some badges! The Mane 6, Scootaloo, and Spike!
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Also, please, sir, I want some...
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ooo new wings for spike to learn to fly with? and elemental breath right?
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Dragon antagonist (especially Garble) Spike coming of age fics have been done to death. Not bashing the idea but I'd like to see something more original
with Spike employing the Gentle Claw...his first Element is likely the Two That Are One...known to some as Yin and Yang and to others as Infinity and Silence. the one cannot exist without the other, for thy keep the Balance of all things...Water is a connected Element to the Two, for it is a great teacher of Balance. strike at water and it is soft, it cannot be harmed, thus Water teaches to be soft when taking a blow. however, when Water wishes to strike, it rises as a great wave and is very hard. thus Water teaches to be hard...when striking a blow. Infinity and Silence r much the same, except they teach more of the two heads of the Elements. Water, Fire...Earth, Wind...all have two heads, two distinct faces...one, the face of Light...the other...of Darkness. Water can heal, Fire can warm, Earth grows and Wind brings the gentle breeze...Water can also drown, Fire consumes, Earth crushes, and Wind chills and bites...two faces, two possibilities...
oh i know exactly what you mean about collages it takes so long to cut the pictures out and then to glue them on to a different piece of paper
i understand
im a student at ITT Tech. so yes i understand
Good luck surviving the sleep deprivation, good lord college is hell.
3291219 Whoa, that is poetic. It is true, but I don't think that yin and yan can act as a element, as they are part of every element. Plus he kind of displayed a affinity for fire by coating his fist in it. So I guess he will learn how to use fire first.
Sorry about me.
3383391 the Two r indeed an Element, for they represent Positive and Negative energy. in a way, they r much like Twilights Element of Magic, in that they tie all other Elements together. the Two represent ultimate Harmony, one cannot exist without the other and thus they remain in Balance. that being said, each of the Elemental Energies has a sphere of influence. Water is the Element of Change, a river that is blocked does not stop for long, it simply finds a new path to the sea. Water is formless, and teaches that there is nothing as permanent as change. Earth is the Element of Substance, the mountain plants its roots deep and stands firm as a pillar of strength, but never does it forget its origins in the Earth. the Earth is solid, and teaches patience and loyalty. Fire is the Element of Power, where Water and Earth remain passive, Fire is an active hand. Fire is different than the other Elements in the most fundamental way, left untended Water does not flow, Earth remains still and Wind is harmless. but Fire is a living thing, it grows, consumes, breaths and dies. Fire is wild but can be tamed, and teaches self control. Wind is the Element of Freedom, it is impossible to contain, and travels the world with impunity. as the least structured of the Elements, it is also the most difficult to master, teaching spiritual enlightenment through detachment from worldly bonds.
3383538 I just don't think it can be learned to control them, as they is everything and nothing, life and dead, light and darkness, body and mind, origin and end... They are the very escence of the world, the void inside it, and everything in existence, They can't be controlled, or even briefly directed, as they are what they are not, they are what fuels the world and what drains it of its power. They are present in all things and still don't exist in anything. Understanding them is knowing every aspect and plane of existence, while understanding nothing about anything. We are them, as we are order and chaos, war and peace, we are alive and still dead, we betray and are loyal, are honest and tell lies, laugh and cry, are kind and ruthless, generous and greedy. There is no being that could live without another, as yin and yan could not exist without the other one.
3384085 u have as they say, 'hit the nail on the head'. but even so, the act is still possible in its impossibility. learning the ways of the Two r not controlling them, nor being controlled by them, it the finding of ultimate Balance and Harmony. Infinity is all that is positive energy in the universe, indeed, in all universes. it teaches that there is always light and goodness to be found and to not fear the darkness. Silence is its twin and opposite energy, the negative to Infinitys positive. it teaches that where there is light there must always also be shadows, and the stronger the light the deeper the shadows. two sides of the same coin, two heads of the dragon...Balance, and not Control is the key to understanding the Two
3384174 which makes it a discipline of the dragon-way, but not a dragon-element as you can use its principles to gain more control and more balance in the other elements, as you understand the positive and the negative abilities of the elements, but you are unable to use the twin-elements on their own, as that would mean directing everything and nothing at your foe, an ability that is reserved for the being that is commonly revered to as 'God' by the christians and judish, 'Allah' by the moslems and is called other names by other religions, as it is the ability to create whatever you want and destroy whatever you want, such a force could and should not be wielded by a mortal, or even an immortal being.
3387932 well, yes...and no. the Two can be called upon for their power, but it is an extremely advanced technique...they act as an amplifier, calling forth the truest, purest form of the other elements. Fire becomes Lightning, Water Ice, and Earth Metal. only Wind lacks a pure form, for it is already pure. what makes the technique so difficult is that in order to call upon Balance...one must create an imbalance, by separating the Two. the separation lasts for only a moment, but it unleashes the greatest power of the elements. among dragons, perhaps one is born every thousand generations or so who has the potential to master this technique. even the one who invented the technique still took ten thousand years to fully master it...
3388064 Where did ya get that from? I never heard of that. Also lightning is a fused element from what I know, it is a combination of wind and fire, like dust is earth+wind, vapor is fire+water, ice is water+wind, mud is earth+water and metal or magma is fire+earth( don't ask why there are two combinations, I don't get it myself.)
3388244 it is Draconian philosophy, i do not expect u to completely understand. but consider, what is Metal but Earth purified? Metal is hard, strong...and unbending. Lightning is swift, hot as five suns and strikes without warning, as does Fire. Ice, cool and soothing, yet at the same time, formless as Water...only the Wind, boundless and free of restriction, lacks purity of form...
3388488 I would like the source of your knowledge of the draconian way, as I want to learn about dragons. You are right, they are a more pure form of a element, as the other elements remove flaws, but what is metal, but the minerals of earth, having their flaws burnt away? What is lava, but burning earth? What is lightning, but a fire that stays at a place as long as the wind? What is ice, but the water frozen by a gentle breeze? They become more pure in a way, but gain a new flaw. Lightning can't warm the body like fire can, metal is hard to form into what you desire, ice can no longer heal. It may sound like I am disillusioned, and I am partly, as the world we live in has no mercy and knows no fairness, those who want to know are seen as enemys, those who want to help are seen as naive. I follow other teachings. Intelligent life requires three things: Wisdom, to decide upon an action. Courage, to go through with the action. Power, to carry out the action. Harmony requires five things: Loyalty, to keep the bonds between us alive. Generosity, to help others while wanting nothing in exchange. Honesty, to understand each other. Kindness, to always want the best for others. Laughter, to escape the darkness within us. If you follow all these ways, you will find a reason to live, other than yourself, then you can be proud of yourself, then you found something magical. Those that merly act for themselves are no better than a being of evil.
Found this story not to long ago, and I have to say, it's pretty interesting where you're taking Spike, can't wait to see what's in store. And if my memory serves me right, I believe the only Spyro game I have ever played was on the PS1, yeah, that old thing, so I'm completely lost to most of the backstory, BUT, I still find this story enjoyable.
OMG SPEAKING OF SPRYO I AM SO ANGRY BEACUSE I LOST MY AWSOME SPRYO GAME WITH CYNDER IN IT
3284619 a RvB fan? Same here. I'm Agent Warlancer