(A/N) Well as much as I hate it here is the last chapter to Rise of a Hero, its been a hell of a ride and thanks to all who supported me throughout this story.

Green, the color of life, the wasteland was no more. I did it, I was the hero everyone needed, I fulfiled my destiny, and I have a future with the dragoness I loved so much. Warfang soon came into sight, the hole that was carved into the mountains moons ago wasn't hard to miss. A dark black figure was pacing from left to right, the figure looked into the sky and spotted me.

"Spyro!" Cynder yelled leaping up into the air.

I flew to her as fast as I could and we met about half way to each other.

"You did it! Everything that people said you couldn't do you proved them wrong! Your parents would be very proud of you, especially Ignitus. Your the hero of the wasteland Spyro, your my hero, I love you." Cynder said, her voice falling into a hush whisper.

"Cynder I love you too. All I want is a future with you." I said while nuzzling her.

We stayed in that embrace for what seemed like hours, but was only mere minutes.

Days pasts, then weeks. We returned to the mountain, the place of my fathers death, and the stronghold of the vanguard. Hundreds of graves had been dug and filled, countless lives lost for the sake of our freedom. Cyril called everyone around and hushed the crowd with a raise of his paw. He cleared his throat, and slowly opened his mouth.

"This has been a long and dreadful war, but our perseverance has paid off. Countless dragons of varying age gave their lives for our freedom and they will not be forgotten. During the battle here, at the vanguard, we lost one of our best generals, and a certain dragon lost a caring and loving father. Spyro is the reason we won the war, he was drug into this war, untrained and unskilled. He's grown into a fine young dragon and we expect great things from him." Cyril said.

The crowd turned and looked at me, every single eye was boring into my scales.

"I didn't do this alone, nor could I. If it wasn't for Cynder I would be dead countless times. All the other dragons supported me til their last breath. This war has caused sorrow and thats the truth, hatchlings losing their fathers and mothers, fathers and mothers losing their hatchlings. They put their lives on the line so I could succeed, they're the real heroes, and they will get the least credit. Remember the fallen, for we have finished the fight." I said to the crowd.

After my speech the crowed dispersed like ants. A cold steady rain began to fall as I walked towards my dads grave. I sat down by my fathers grave and looked down at the carvings in the solid granite.

Here lies Ignitus,

Virtuous leader of the Vanguard and loving father to Spyro

May you find peace with the ancestors.

"Hey dad, I just wanted to let you know that I did it. I am proud to be your son and im glad im your son. You taught me so much and I still had much more learn. I miss you more and more each day, but I know your happy with mom so ill leave you to her. Sleep well dad." I said holding back tears.

The cold rain chilled me to the bone as I walked towards Cynder. I looked up to the sky, and I took a deep breath.

Ten years later.

"Wow Dad! You and mom did all that?" My son said.

"Yes Sam, your mother and I went through a lot all those years ago. Your grandfather would have been proud to see you, he would have loved you very much as I do." I said to him.

"What was grandfather like?" Sam asked.

"He was real caring and stern, but he was overall a great father and I miss him dearly. He is buried in the mountains at the Vanguards base. I'll take you up there one day, those are my old haunts. But its getting late Sam we should head to bed." I said.

Sam crawled in between Cynder and I and pressed closely to me. Life was perfect and Cynder and I were as happy as ever. I craned my head over and kissed Cynder on the forehead and pressed my head against Sam's flank. Sleep came over me like a black tide and with it came the memories of my father.

THE END

(A/N) As much as I hate it, this is the end of this story. Like I said before what a thrill this has been and you've been a great audience helping me along the way. My next story is in planning so stay tuned until next time guys the is Suresh0t signing off