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Alec and Spyro book 5 Chapter 19

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~Chapter 19~
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Flashwing began to regain her senses. She heard crashing nearby. Her vision was blurry, but she looked over to see…a white and green blur being tackled through a wall by a…a silver blur. She then became aware that she was being held. She turned her head to see… “Drogen?”

The one known as Drogen is no longer operational,” the synthesized voice said, “I am Drobot. But thanks to Alec, I now have free will again.” Drobot smiled.

Does that mean you're good again?” Flashwing asked.

Ever since I was reactivated, I've noticed something was different. I…I could think or myself, and not just acting from programming,” Drobot said, “Then I began questioning why I was fighting against you. Fighting against those who fought for good was illogical to me. Then when I was fighting against him, he noticed that I was holding back. He could sense that I didn't want to hurt you. He finally convinced me that I was an individual and could think and make choices for myself. So I chose to fight for what's right.”

Flashwing turned back to the battle, her vision clearing, to see her sister retreating. Alec had managed to battle her even with her lightcore enhancements, “Why is Alec glowing?”

I've offered him part of my lightcore power,” Drobot replied, “A temporary power up.”

Alec visibly sighed, releasing the lightcore energy as well as the glow. He then walked over to Drobot and Flashwing, “Are you okay, Flashwing?” he asked her when he came near. He was answered with a simple nod. But Flashwing couldn't just leave it at that.

What is it with you and running into walls?” Flashwing teased.

This world sure isn't gonna let me forget about that,” Alec sighed, but was grinning, “But at least this time I won against the battle with the wall.” That's when the others arrived on the scene again. Most of them were just recovering. Mal and Shard however had seen most of it. Mal saw when Alec flew through the wall, and Shard had been aware since Drobot first gave Alec some lightcore power.

Alec does tend to be a bit thick headed at times,” Shard said, no longer in his elemental surge, “If he wasn't as thick headed as he is, he'd have brain damage by now.”

Well, he is a silver dragon,” Mal added, “Perhaps the walls are made of magnets.”

The seven of them laughed at the shared joke…even if Drobot's laugh was a bit awkward sounding with that synthesized voice.

Drobot, would you oppose to me working on your voice synthesizer?” Alec asked the cyborg dragon, “I think that it would be much better if your voice was more natural sounding.” Alec was answered simply by Drobot detaching a section of armor on his jaw and gave it to Alec. He took Drobot's…jaw awkwardly, “I'll take that as a yes.”

Suddenly, the group heard a groan near the temple. They looked to see that Iggy was laying there. He wasn't looking well, so first priority was to take him to the infirmary.

What was Iggy doing out here? And for that matter, where has be been and how did he get here? And what happened to him? Something doesn't feel right.

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Void and X were looking into a hole in space as they watched the battle. They had watched as Jade lost and as Drobot changed sides.

X was furious at the outcome of what just transpired. And this was visible from the energy visibly pulsing erratically through his body, “NO!!! Alec has successfully taken Drobot from us!” X growled, “And thanks to Drobot's help, he was even able to match Jade in strength! The plan is falling apart!”

He is an odd one, that human. His actions seem to be the wild card in the deck,” Void said in a much more calm manner, “I've anticipated the possibilities of many outcomes. Even Drobot turning against us. However, Drobot managing to give him part of that lightcore power doesn't make sense. Drobot's lightcore was designed for the robotics of his armor. It shouldn't have even been compatible with a normal dragon's biology. But the plan I put into play is still a success.”

Do you even know where your place is here?! I'm the one making the plans here!” X snapped, “I've allowed whatever you're plan is to play out! But I would like to know just what your plan is! And it had better now counteract our original plan!”

There's no need to be rude. My plan will not counteract the original plan in any way,” Void explained, “If anything, it will assist in the success.”

Well, what is it?”

Simply put, the corruption that was a part of Cynder never actually left,” Void said, still with a confident grin, “The corruption simply took a different form.”

As Void explained in more detail to X what he meant, a sinister grin forming on his face.

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The others were taken to the infirmary for the moment. This allowed Alec to do some adjustments on the vocal synthesizer, “So, this voice synthesizer works by using a telepathic link, right? Alec asked.”

Affirmative,” the voice came from the detached voice synthesizer.

Okay…that was a little creepy. But it could be helpful too.

Alec did a little more tinkering with the synthesizer before asking Drobot to say something.

That was a little better…I just don't think Drobot should have a female voice.

After a little more tinkering and a few more tries, “Okay, Drobot. One more time.”

Testing…testing…I believe this voice sounds adequate,” Drobot said. This time, the synthesized sound was much lower and the voice sounded much more natural. Alec didn't think he could make the voice perfectly unsynthesized. But he didn't think it should. That synthesized voice is what he knew Drobot for. It was a character trait.

Alec then reattached Drobot's mouthpiece to the helmet before heading to the infirmary to check on Iggy. When they arrived however, they were eying Drobot suspiciously.

Shard was the first to speak up, “Drobot, you do know that we aren't sure if we can fully trust you, right?” Drobot simply stood there, “We do believe you are an ally now. However, for the sake of safety, we're gonna have to have someone act as a guard to be with you at all times to keep an eye on you.”

Well, more than one guard,” Volteer stepped in, “There will be a few, each taking different shifts. That way while a guard is off duty, they'll have the chance to rest then.”

Will he still have the same freedom as any other guest in the temple?” Flashwing asked, concerned about her 'friend'.

As long as someone's with him to keep an eye on him, yes, he will have the same access as any other guest,” Terrador confirmed.

Now we just need to decide if we should do three guards with eight hour shifts, or four guards with six hour shifts,” Cyril added. Without the elemental spirit, he couldn't make decisions like that as easily as before. Like Ember and Shard, Cyril also had to adjust to the change, since he no longer had the spirit element to guide him like before.

Affirmative. I do regret what I have done,” Drobot said, “And I am thankful that you're going easy on me.”

Well, what you did you couldn't control,” Ember spoke up, “You were just acting under the programming that an evil dragon put in your head.”

Drobot, are you capable of removing your lightcore?” Terrador asked, “Because even if we did guard you, you're lightcore power would make it pointless to try to stop you.”

I would need an alternative power source,” Drobot said, “Without a power source, I will lose power. And it is unknown what will happen to be if that happens.”

What about a green gem?” Alec suggested, “I use a green gem to power my portal. So perhaps it would work with Drobot's armor as well. And since his armor was originally based off of my own technology, I don't see why a green gem couldn't be compatible. Perhaps I could even develop an alternative power source that would in fact be compatible with your armor. I could even take the lightcore into the human realm for safe keeping.”

Honestly, I just want this chance to study the lightcore to see if there was a way to harness it's power so that I could use it again. Seriously, that experience was amazing.

As the guardians made arrangements, Alec's eyes were drawn to the small form on the bed, who was now sitting up.

Something's not right!

Cynder took notice of this and went over to hug Iggy, glad that he was okay.

Alec stepped forward, noticing something was seriously wrong.

I sense something sinister in Iggy!

Cynder, I don't think you should-” Alec wasn't able to finish his sentence. It was too late at a look of shock ran across everyone in the room. Cynder's look of shock was also mixed with intense pain. As she looked down, she saw a sinister grin on Iggy's face…and his claw going strait through her stomach.


TO BE CONTINUED…

Things start to go downhill in the Dragon Realm as a new threat makes itself known. And when it takes everyone to take down a cyborg dragon, Alec and Spyro and the rest of the group begin to realize just how dangerous this new foe truly is. Especially considering that the cyborg dragon uses Alec's own technology. But perhaps a crystal dragoness aiding them will help.

Disclaimer: I do not own any Spyro franchise characters. They are owned by Activision. I only own my own OCs.


= Prologue =
Chapter 18 

Book 6 (TBA)
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