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~Chapter 11~
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“So, how long do you think she has?” Spyro asked.

“I can't be sure,” Alec replied.

As Cynder and Iggy were keeping Fog company, I was talking with Spyro, Mal, and Flashwing.

Actually, why is Flashwing part of this conversation? Is she stalking me or something?

“But you're good at math and calculations, right?” Flashwing asked Alec, “Can't you calculate how long she has?”

“I could only calculate a rough estimate before,” Alec explained, “I predicted a few weeks at best. Now it's impossible to predict how long she has because the degrading process has become even more erratic. The only thing I can say for sure is that the process has accelerated greatly.”

“I know you said you can't calculate it,” Mal said, “But if you were to guess at an estimate, what would it be?”

“The only thing I could guess is that she probably only has a few days left,” Alec said solemnly, “A week at best.”

Suddenly, a whimper was heard from the doorway. The others looked to see Iggy standing there, a look of despair on his face.

“Oh no,” Spyro said quietly before going over to Iggy, “I'm sorry you had to learn this way. But it was inevitable.”

“Isn't there any way to help her?” Iggy asked.

“For now, all you can do is comfort her in the time she has left,” Spyro said to Iggy.

“I don't want to raise your hopes up, because I don't know if it will work,” Alec said to Iggy, “But I do have an idea on how to help Fog. Technically it's two things that are required. But I can't promise it will work, because neither of the two steps, as far as I know, have ever been done before.”

“Basically, he's regrowing her a body,” Flashwing said.

“Will that work?” Iggy asked hopefully.

“This is the reason I didn't want to get anyone's hopes up,” Alec said, “I have absolutely no idea if it will work or not.”

Perhaps the Chronicler, Ignitus, will lend a paw in assisting me.

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“You've failed,” X said to Drobot, “What's you're excuse?”

“I was taken off guard,” Drobot said, “I began by easily overpowering the dragons. But one of them emitted an overwhelming amount of power that I was not prepared for.”

“An amount of power you couldn't handle, huh?” Void questioned, “You're armor should be strong enough for you to defend against even an elemental fury attack. The only explanation would be that you were attacked with an elemental surge attack. And I was prepared for a situation just like this.”

Void reached into a bag and pulled out a glowing orb that surged with energy, “You were holding out on me?” X questioned.

“I didn't think Drobot would be attacked with an elemental surge. So I didn't use this,” Void said, “And besides, those dragons already know how strong Drobot is. So they won't expect him to be allot stronger.”

“So what is that?” X asked.

“It's referred to as a lightcore,” Void said, “Equipping this lightcore with Drobot's armor will allow him to use a power equivalent to that of an elemental surge. And combined with his already enhanced strength…let's just say that we don't want to be anywhere near him when he releases his lightcore power.”

Void then removed the power source on the back of the armor. He then replaced it with the lightcore. The power produced caused the glow to shine even brighter, as well as surge with electricity.

“You know what to do,” X told Drobot, “But when you attack, don't reveal your power just yet. Let them believe you are still only as powerful as before. Lure them into a false sense of security. And when they think they're winning, release the power.”

“Affirmative,” Drobot said before heading out.

After Drobot had left, Void turned to X, “How sure are you that the dragons won't overpower Drobot before he can release the power?”

“The lightcore is a bio-electric perpetual energy generator. And it can multiply the user's several times if used correctly,” Void explained, “If he were to fight at his base level, it wouldn't mean he'd be limited to that level. So if others were to attack before he release the lightcore power, the lightcore would compensate so that he wouldn't be overpowered by his attackers.”

“You implied that the lightcore enhances his power,” X said, “Both with energy and strength. So even if he faced more opponents, he should easily be able to take them on. And from how you describe that lightcore of yours, he should be able to take on an elemental surge himself. But if he keeps his strength how it was before, he can wear down the energies of the opposing dragons, making them even less likely to pull off this elemental surge you're talking about. Then when Drobot releases the lightcore power, they'll be less likely to defend against it.”

“I like the way you think,” Void said.

“My job includes military tactics. So I know that it's better to wear down an opponent. And besides, the more the opponent is worn down, the more damage is caused,” X said, “Also, I'm not pleased that you were withholding the knowledge of that lightcore from me.”

“I know your type,” Void said, “If you knew about it, you'd just take it and use it to your own advantage and attempt to take me out of the picture.”

“But you also proved that the humans shouldn't trust dragons,” X said, “The only reason I agreed to help you is because we have a common interest. Just as humans shouldn't trust dragons, you believe dragons should trust humans. And that's why we need to get that portal shut down. In any case, even in the unlikely event that Drobot fails, we still have a backup plan.”

X and Void then looked to the side where a dragon was concealed in the darkness. A dragon with deep green eyes.

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Later, as Quarry woke up in the infirmary, his energy returned, he noticed that Shard was in the other bed, cocooned in blankets.

“I see you're awake,” Terrador said. Terrador had been there waiting for his nephew to wake up, “That truly was an impressive show. Not only have you developed your own technique, you also managed to perform an elemental surge.”

“Originally, I was just going to attempt to travel through the earth again. But it was almost an impulse choice,” Quarry said, “But it seems that impulse choice wasn't to travel, but to release energy that turned out to be my elemental surge. I'm actually feeling a bit light headed right now.”

“That must be from the drain of energy,” Terrador said.

“No. It's different,” Quarry said, “Shard was right when he mentioned that my consciousness was spread out into each of the earth clones. Or rather, it was split up. When I passed out, it wasn't from an energy drain. It was from when we all…when I rejoined into one. My mind was filled with the perspectives of each individual clone. I guess my mind couldn't comprehend so many different perspectives taking place at the same time.”

“I don't think anybody could get out of something like that unscathed,” Terrador said, “But if you want to be able to use your elemental surge, you will need to train. And not many dragons can say that they need to train their mind more than their body.”

“It sounds like my clone elemental surge would be more fitting for Shard,” Quarry said, “By the way, why is he all wrapped up in blankets?”

“Elemental surges always have side affects if not perfect,” Terrador said, “In Shard's case, it's his Absolute Zero ability. His ability allows his body temperature to constantly lower. While in his elemental surge, he's immune to the cold. But when he came out of the surge, his body temperature didn't immediately return. Shard basically gave himself frostbite and hypothermia.”

“I guess he needs to try to train to avoid having his body temperature from continuously drop,” Quarry said, “And also train himself to ease off of his surge to allow his body to return to normal.”

“That's the type of reasoning I would normally hear from Shard,” Terrador said, “Did merging your perspectives multiply your reasoning skills?”

“Maybe I can just think clearer when I'm light headed,” Quarry said. Terrador thought it was a joke. But Quarry's lightheaded mind made him believe that, “Will Shard be okay?”

“Voltra says that he can use his healing ability to help him. Along with healing any damage, the electrical charge will also help to increase his body temperature,” Terrador said, “But he can't do it until Shard is awake. Until then, he has to be kept bundled up to help raise his body temperature.”

“I hope he'll be alright,” Quarry said. Then he remembered something else, “Wait, I won, didn't I?”

“Yes, you have,” Terrador said, “And that means you have won your right to train to be a guardian honestly, and not just by a fluke.”

If his lightheaded fogginess wasn't getting in the way, Quarry would be feeling proud right now.

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Alec was keeping an eye on Iggy.

You don't need to be a silver dragon to know how conflicted Iggy was currently feeling. He saw Fog in her more innocent form, allowing her to be more happy and carefree. And seeing her like this make Iggy happy. However, the brain damage had regressed her mind so that she cannot be who she used to be anymore. And knowing this disturbed Iggy. And knowing that she only had a few more days left upset him. But the knowledge that I may be able to save her eventually gave him hope. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

“How are you doing?” Alec asked Iggy.

“I don't know,” Iggy replied, “I don't know how I should feel.”

“This is a complicated situation,” Alec said, “Her body will fail her in a few days. That's inevitable. As I said, I don't want to bring your hopes up. But I guess the best you can do is hope that my plan to regrow her a new body will be successful.”

“But regrowing her body will take a long time. And Fog only has a few days,” Iggy pointed out, “How do you account for that?”

“That's why I'm not sure if it will work or not,” Alec said, “For details, I just have to say that I plan on using my ability to transfer Fog's life force into a temporary vessel. Then, I'll transfer it to her new body when it's ready.”

“What will be the vessel?” Iggy asked.

“Her closest biological match is the best option,” Alec said, “And that would be your mother, Cynder.”

“What will happen to mom?” Iggy asked.

“This has never been attempted before, so I have no definite idea,” Alec explained, “But if I were to theorize, I have a few possibilities. First would be nothing. You're mother would just be holding Fog's life force with her. Second would be that perhaps it would cause your mother to have a split personality. One personality would be your mother, and the other would be Fog. The third possibility would be that Fog's personality would completely overtake your mother's.”

“That doesn't sound too bad,” Iggy said, “Even if it's a case of split personality, it will only be temporary.”

“I still have a couple more theories. And unfortunately, they are worse case scenarios,” Alec explained, “A forth possibility would be that your mother's personality and Fog's personality would merge. And if that's the case, I can't be sure if I'd be able to separate them. And a fifth would be that I would be unsuccessful to make the initial transfer. Granted that is just a worse case scenario. I may simply just be unsuccessful in taking Fog's life force out of your mother's body.”

“So my mom and Fog could permanently have the same body?” Iggy asked with an emotion that could only be described as confusion, “How could I love Fog…if she's technically still my mother?”

“Technically, that's already the case. Fog being a clone of your mother and all,” Alec explained, “However, if your love is strong enough, who's body it is shouldn't have to get in the way. And I'm glad you admitted to me that you do love Fog.”

Iggy suddenly had a sheepish grin on his face as he became defensive, “Oh! Well…it's not what you think!” Iggy exclaimed.

“Your secret is safe with me,” Alec said, “And your mom…and your dad…and Mal. Actually, your father and Mal may not even be aware of it. Those two can tend to be a bit clueless sometimes. But your mother definitely does know.”

“Is it that obvious?” Iggy asked.

“I wouldn't necessarily say the love is obvious,” Alec said, “But you'd have to be blind, deaf, and dumb to not see that you do care for her. And did you think you could hide your feelings from a silver dragon?”

Iggy just sent a deadpan stare at Alec.

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“So, how long do you think she has?” Spyro asked.

“I can't be sure,” Alec replied.

As Cynder and Iggy were keeping Fog company, I was talking with Spyro, Mal, and Flashwing.

Actually, why is Flashwing part of this conversation? Is she stalking me or something?

“But you're good at math and calculations, right?” Flashwing asked Alec, “Can't you calculate how long she has?”

“I could only calculate a rough estimate before,” Alec explained, “I predicted a few weeks at best. Now it's impossible to predict how long she has because the degrading process has become even more erratic. The only thing I can say for sure is that the process has accelerated greatly.”

“I know you said you can't calculate it,” Mal said, “But if you were to guess at an estimate, what would it be?”

“The only thing I could guess is that she probably only has a few days left,” Alec said solemnly, “A week at best.”

Suddenly, a whimper was heard from the doorway. The others looked to see Iggy standing there, a look of despair on his face.

“Oh no,” Spyro said quietly before going over to Iggy, “I'm sorry you had to learn this way. But it was inevitable.”

“Isn't there any way to help her?” Iggy asked.

“For now, all you can do is comfort her in the time she has left,” Spyro said to Iggy.

“I don't want to raise your hopes up, because I don't know if it will work,” Alec said to Iggy, “But I do have an idea on how to help Fog. Technically it's two things that are required. But I can't promise it will work, because neither of the two steps, as far as I know, have ever been done before.”

“Basically, he's regrowing her a body,” Flashwing said.

“Will that work?” Iggy asked hopefully.

“This is the reason I didn't want to get anyone's hopes up,” Alec said, “I have absolutely no idea if it will work or not.”

Perhaps the Chronicler, Ignitus, will lend a paw in assisting me.

X~ ~ ~ ~ ~X

“You've failed,” X said to Drobot, “What's you're excuse?”

“I was taken off guard,” Drobot said, “I began by easily overpowering the dragons. But one of them emitted an overwhelming amount of power that I was not prepared for.”

“An amount of power you couldn't handle, huh?” Void questioned, “You're armor should be strong enough for you to defend against even an elemental fury attack. The only explanation would be that you were attacked with an elemental surge attack. And I was prepared for a situation just like this.”

Void reached into a bag and pulled out a glowing orb that surged with energy, “You were holding out on me?” X questioned.

“I didn't think Drobot would be attacked with an elemental surge. So I didn't use this,” Void said, “And besides, those dragons already know how strong Drobot is. So they won't expect him to be allot stronger.”

“So what is that?” X asked.

“It's referred to as a lightcore,” Void said, “Equipping this lightcore with Drobot's armor will allow him to use a power equivalent to that of an elemental surge. And combined with his already enhanced strength…let's just say that we don't want to be anywhere near him when he releases his lightcore power.”

Void then removed the power source on the back of the armor. He then replaced it with the lightcore. The power produced caused the glow to shine even brighter, as well as surge with electricity.

“You know what to do,” X told Drobot, “But when you attack, don't reveal your power just yet. Let them believe you are still only as powerful as before. Lure them into a false sense of security. And when they think they're winning, release the power.”

“Affirmative,” Drobot said before heading out.

After Drobot had left, Void turned to X, “How sure are you that the dragons won't overpower Drobot before he can release the power?”

“The lightcore is a bio-electric perpetual energy generator. And it can multiply the user's several times if used correctly,” Void explained, “If he were to fight at his base level, it wouldn't mean he'd be limited to that level. So if others were to attack before he release the lightcore power, the lightcore would compensate so that he wouldn't be overpowered by his attackers.”

“You implied that the lightcore enhances his power,” X said, “Both with energy and strength. So even if he faced more opponents, he should easily be able to take them on. And from how you describe that lightcore of yours, he should be able to take on an elemental surge himself. But if he keeps his strength how it was before, he can wear down the energies of the opposing dragons, making them even less likely to pull off this elemental surge you're talking about. Then when Drobot releases the lightcore power, they'll be less likely to defend against it.”

“I like the way you think,” Void said.

“My job includes military tactics. So I know that it's better to wear down an opponent. And besides, the more the opponent is worn down, the more damage is caused,” X said, “Also, I'm not pleased that you were withholding the knowledge of that lightcore from me.”

“I know your type,” Void said, “If you knew about it, you'd just take it and use it to your own advantage and attempt to take me out of the picture.”

“But you also proved that the humans shouldn't trust dragons,” X said, “The only reason I agreed to help you is because we have a common interest. Just as humans shouldn't trust dragons, you believe dragons should trust humans. And that's why we need to get that portal shut down. In any case, even in the unlikely event that Drobot fails, we still have a backup plan.”

X and Void then looked to the side where a dragon was concealed in the darkness. A dragon with deep green eyes.

X~ ~ ~ ~ ~X

Later, as Quarry woke up in the infirmary, his energy returned, he noticed that Shard was in the other bed, cocooned in blankets.

“I see you're awake,” Terrador said. Terrador had been there waiting for his nephew to wake up, “That truly was an impressive show. Not only have you developed your own technique, you also managed to perform an elemental surge.”

“Originally, I was just going to attempt to travel through the earth again. But it was almost an impulse choice,” Quarry said, “But it seems that impulse choice wasn't to travel, but to release energy that turned out to be my elemental surge. I'm actually feeling a bit light headed right now.”

“That must be from the drain of energy,” Terrador said.

“No. It's different,” Quarry said, “Shard was right when he mentioned that my consciousness was spread out into each of the earth clones. Or rather, it was split up. When I passed out, it wasn't from an energy drain. It was from when we all…when I rejoined into one. My mind was filled with the perspectives of each individual clone. I guess my mind couldn't comprehend so many different perspectives taking place at the same time.”

“I don't think anybody could get out of something like that unscathed,” Terrador said, “But if you want to be able to use your elemental surge, you will need to train. And not many dragons can say that they need to train their mind more than their body.”

“It sounds like my clone elemental surge would be more fitting for Shard,” Quarry said, “By the way, why is he all wrapped up in blankets?”

“Elemental surges always have side affects if not perfect,” Terrador said, “In Shard's case, it's his Absolute Zero ability. His ability allows his body temperature to constantly lower. While in his elemental surge, he's immune to the cold. But when he came out of the surge, his body temperature didn't immediately return. Shard basically gave himself frostbite and hypothermia.”

“I guess he needs to try to train to avoid having his body temperature from continuously drop,” Quarry said, “And also train himself to ease off of his surge to allow his body to return to normal.”

“That's the type of reasoning I would normally hear from Shard,” Terrador said, “Did merging your perspectives multiply your reasoning skills?”

“Maybe I can just think clearer when I'm light headed,” Quarry said. Terrador thought it was a joke. But Quarry's lightheaded mind made him believe that, “Will Shard be okay?”

“Voltra says that he can use his healing ability to help him. Along with healing any damage, the electrical charge will also help to increase his body temperature,” Terrador said, “But he can't do it until Shard is awake. Until then, he has to be kept bundled up to help raise his body temperature.”

“I hope he'll be alright,” Quarry said. Then he remembered something else, “Wait, I won, didn't I?”

“Yes, you have,” Terrador said, “And that means you have won your right to train to be a guardian honestly, and not just by a fluke.”

If his lightheaded fogginess wasn't getting in the way, Quarry would be feeling proud right now.

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Alec was keeping an eye on Iggy.

You don't need to be a silver dragon to know how conflicted Iggy was currently feeling. He saw Fog in her more innocent form, allowing her to be more happy and carefree. And seeing her like this make Iggy happy. However, the brain damage had regressed her mind so that she cannot be who she used to be anymore. And knowing this disturbed Iggy. And knowing that she only had a few more days left upset him. But the knowledge that I may be able to save her eventually gave him hope. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

“How are you doing?” Alec asked Iggy.

“I don't know,” Iggy replied, “I don't know how I should feel.”

“This is a complicated situation,” Alec said, “Her body will fail her in a few days. That's inevitable. As I said, I don't want to bring your hopes up. But I guess the best you can do is hope that my plan to regrow her a new body will be successful.”

“But regrowing her body will take a long time. And Fog only has a few days,” Iggy pointed out, “How do you account for that?”

“That's why I'm not sure if it will work or not,” Alec said, “For details, I just have to say that I plan on using my ability to transfer Fog's life force into a temporary vessel. Then, I'll transfer it to her new body when it's ready.”

“What will be the vessel?” Iggy asked.

“Her closest biological match is the best option,” Alec said, “And that would be your mother, Cynder.”

“What will happen to mom?” Iggy asked.

“This has never been attempted before, so I have no definite idea,” Alec explained, “But if I were to theorize, I have a few possibilities. First would be nothing. You're mother would just be holding Fog's life force with her. Second would be that perhaps it would cause your mother to have a split personality. One personality would be your mother, and the other would be Fog. The third possibility would be that Fog's personality would completely overtake your mother's.”

“That doesn't sound too bad,” Iggy said, “Even if it's a case of split personality, it will only be temporary.”

“I still have a couple more theories. And unfortunately, they are worse case scenarios,” Alec explained, “A forth possibility would be that your mother's personality and Fog's personality would merge. And if that's the case, I can't be sure if I'd be able to separate them. And a fifth would be that I would be unsuccessful to make the initial transfer. Granted that is just a worse case scenario. I may simply just be unsuccessful in taking Fog's life force out of your mother's body.”

“So my mom and Fog could permanently have the same body?” Iggy asked with an emotion that could only be described as confusion, “How could I love Fog…if she's technically still my mother?”

“Technically, that's already the case. Fog being a clone of your mother and all,” Alec explained, “However, if your love is strong enough, who's body it is shouldn't have to get in the way. And I'm glad you admitted to me that you do love Fog.”

Iggy suddenly had a sheepish grin on his face as he became defensive, “Oh! Well…it's not what you think!” Iggy exclaimed.

“Your secret is safe with me,” Alec said, “And your mom…and your dad…and Mal. Actually, your father and Mal may not even be aware of it. Those two can tend to be a bit clueless sometimes. But your mother definitely does know.”

“Is it that obvious?” Iggy asked.

“I wouldn't necessarily say the love is obvious,” Alec said, “But you'd have to be blind, deaf, and dumb to not see that you do care for her. And did you think you could hide your feelings from a silver dragon?”

Iggy just sent a deadpan stare at Alec.