//------------------------------// // Quicksilver Vault // Story: Equestria Ninja Girls: Skylanders Quest // by Mister V //------------------------------// Our heroes soon arrived at a strange place where the Weapon Master called them via a holographic communicator. "The Eternal Source of Magic was the original source of all." He said. "But as we uncovered it's secrets, its power could not be contained. You must prove your worth if you are to be trusted with the energy that flows through all things the magic: the Quicksilver. Find a key to a gate and I will speak to you again" "Okay, we'll prove our worth." Sunset said before turning to everyone. "Come on gang." They then went off to find the key. Along the way Flameslinger told our heroes his origin story. "It is quite a tale to tell." He said as flashback showed him being born with super powered eyes. "Elves are often said to have a sparkle in their eyes, but I was born with an entire bonfire. And the fire in my eyes was more than just a handy way of heating the house. It gave me the mystical ability to see incredible faraway places." We then see him look through fires as extra eyes. "Wherever fiery flames exist, I can use them as an extension of his very own eyes. I soon became the talk of the town, and the neighboring town, and the town three towns over." We then see him put on a blindfold and practice archery. "But I soon tired of visiting rubberneckers. I wrapped my eyes in a blindfold and slunk stealthily off into the forest. Here, I would practice blindfolded archery by bullseyeing Bomb Fiends with my bow." Next, we see him see a drowning fire spirit and race to the rescue. "Then one day in his mind's eye he saw a drowning fire spirit in a nearby pond. Quicker than wildfire, Flameslinger sprinted to the struggling spirit and saved him from a watery grave." After that, we see the fire spirit give him gifts for Flameslinger's good deed, then Flameslinger uses them to hold archery tournaments. "A fiery friendship was instantly formed and the spirit gave Flameslinger two gifts - magic fire boots for lightning quick speed and an enchanted bow that shoots flaming arrows. Soon, Flameslinger was back in the public eye, holding blindfolded archery tournaments and winning every time. His performance caught the eye of a certain special spectator, Master Eon, and the rest... well, the rest was Skylands history!" "Wow, that is quite a tale!" Twilight said with a grin. "Oh it is." Flameslinger said. They soon found the key and unlocked the gate. and they met the Weapon Master again "We Arkeyans once ruled all of Skylands." He said. "We guarded the Eternal Source of Magic to prevent future generations from discovering our secrets. Beyond this gate is what remains of our defenses. The Quicksilver vauld lies a head it will only open when the three energy beams are aligned with the three seals." "We're on it." Sunset said as she and the others went of find the seals. Along the way, it was Ignitor's turn to tell his origin story. "Back in the day I was known as Ignatius." He said as a flashback showed him searching for a dragon and meeting a witch, who offered him a gift. "When first he encountered the red dragon, I was a young knight with squeaky armour and a rusty sword. On slay way to fight the dragon, I met a witch who presented me with a special (and handy) gift - a magical suit of armour offering protection from dragon breath." We then see the poor chap being set on fire by the dragon's breath and be trapped in the armor. "But a nasty surprise was waiting for me at the dragon's lair. The monster rained its fiery breath over my poor head, settling me on fire. I had been tricked! This new suit was made from a cursed steel that bound itself to me, trapping me inside where he would forever remain a fire spirit." We finally see him win the fight and become a Skylander. "But all was not lost. He defeated the dragon and became a Skylander. Now named Ignitor, he has since embraced his fiery talents and keeps a vengeful lookout for witches everywhere." "I hope you find her." Leo said. "I hope so to." Ignitor replied. Soon our heroes soon aligned the beams into the seals and unlocked the gate. They then when up to the vault where they met the Weapon Master Again. "You have proven your worth." He said. "We pass unto you the very essence of all magical being... the Quicksilver." Our heroes soon obtain it and go off, not knowing that Meowsmerosis is watching them from a distance. "Excellent." He said. "Now just one final piece to for them to obtain." He then left to who knows where. Back at the ruins, they were greeted by Eon's voice. "Quicksilver." He said. "To bind the magic within the Core of Light." The Quicksilver then entered the machine, causing the runes on the machine to light up. Hugo and the others were near the Great Chain of Time with the Weapon Master. "The Quicksilver is flowing through the core!" He said. "I can't believe it! Who knew there are still remnants of the Arkeyans?" "They did." Everyone said. "Oh, um, well of course they did." Hugo said before turning to the Weapon Master. "Please! We must find Eternal Magic Source! It's the final source we need to rebuild the Core of Light! Can you help us?" "Yes, we can." The Weapon Master answered. "I can't believe I'm speaking to a real Arkeyan!" Hugo said. "Indeed, we though you had all disappeared." Chop Chop replied. "In some ways, yes, but in others, we have always been here." The Weapon Master said. "But for now, you will find the Eternal Source of Magic locked away in our ancient armory, where you will also witness the full expanse of our civillization...of our power. Would you and your friends like to go to our armory now Master Sunset?" "You bet!" Sunset excitingly "Excellent." The Weapon Master said. "Then the Arkeyan Armory awaits you." Our heroes then crossed the Great Chain of Time as they went to the Arkeyan Armory."