Sorry for the long break. I went to spend some time with the family. I will make sure not to leave such a long pause next time.

Spyro and the others were traveling on a wagon. They were a bit grumpy about it, but didn't complain. "You know, we should have gotten something cooler." Hunter said. Mostly.

"Well, I'm sorry, Mr. Coolness." Spyro scoffed at him. "But this was the only thing available that could fit us all."

Hunter gestured his thumb back to the rhynocs. "Why didn't we just kill them, and throw their sorry hides in the ocean." He said, nonchalantly. "No one would miss them."

"Hunter." Elora said. "That's just cruel."

"We couldn't do that, because we need them to get to Ripto's castle." Spyro said.

"Ripto's castle is the last place you want to be." Fire said, smirking at them. "It's a vile and sinister place, where only the foolish dare pass. Ripto will make mincemeat out of you. Oh yes, you doom is assured, doomies." He laughed, maniacally.

"That sounds nice." Tiger said. "I'll think I'll sing the doom song now. Doom, doom, doom, doomie, doom, doom…"

(At Ripto's castle)

He laughed when he saw the group heading towards the castle. "Too easy." He said aloud. "They are coming right to me. I couldn't ask for anything better. I will destroy them all, including that blasted dragon." He hissed the last word, before breaking into evil laughter.

"Do not pride yourself in victory so soon, Ripto." The amulet said. "Spyro still lives, and until he is truthfully dead, he poses a grave threat to our plans."

"I know that, you blasted jewel." Ripto said, growling at the piece as he brought it to his eye level. "As you can see, I have everything under control." He looked at his staff and saw the reflection of his troops preparing their attack. "He won't even make it to the castle walls." He laughed again.

(With Spyro and the others)

"Doom, doom, doom, doomie, doom, doom…" Tiger continued.

All the others were tired of his ranting. "Two hours." Elora croaked. "He's been at for two hours."

"We'll have to deal with it." Spyro said. "Bianca's life is at stake."

"I know that." Hunter growled. "But can't we just kill one of them. I mean, we only need one to get us there, right. Why not rid ourselves of this pest right now. I'm betting you are all thinking the same thing."

"Tiger, shutup." Fire said. "Just shutup." He yelled the last part.

Tiger held up a finger. "Doom, doomie, doomie, doom, doom doom." He stopped. "There, I'm done."

Everybody sighed with relief. The moment of silence didn't last long, for a loud whistling noise popped it. Hunter growled and looked back at the two Rhynocs. "Will you cut it out?" He said, before noticing an arrow popping out from the seat. Another one whizzed right by his head, making him flinch. "Ambush."

"Brilliant deduction, Sherlock." Spyro said, jumping out from the wagon. A few iron clad rhynocs came gallivanting out of the forest, brandishing their swords. Spyro lowered his head and charged at them, ramming into the chest of one of them. This sent the rhynoc flying back into the forest from which it came. Another one came up from beside him and prepared its axe to attack. The next instant, an arrow pierced its side. Spyro looked back to see Hunter with his bow at the ready. He smiled, while he used his muscular tail to trip a passing rhynoc. He then had his tail come down on the back of its head, knocking it out cold. He then turned his attention to the other rhynocs, breathing his fire upon them.

(Tiger and Fire)

The two captive rhynocs huddled back inside the wagon. They were confused and conflicted about what was going on. "Uh, sir." Fire spoke up. "What should we do?"

"Why are you asking me?" Tiger said, looking at his partner inquisitively.

"You're the officer here." Fire said. "You're supposed to be coming up with good ideas to what the situation demands."

Tiger crossed his arms. "Well, this situation of yours will not demand anything from me." He said.

Fire face palmed. "I mean, should we attempt to escape?" He said, looking up from his hands.

Tiger tapped his chin for a few moments. "No." He said. "We fight." Fire just looked at him for a while. He then unfurled a portion of the canvas, revealing Spyro beating the rhynocs back into the forest. "Oh, yeah."

Fire groaned. "Well, this means we're stuck here for the time being." He said, sitting further back into the wagon.

"Do you want to play some doom cards?" Tiger said. Fire just glared at him.

(The others)

It hadn't taken long to deal with the last of the rhynocs. Spyro then climbed back onto wagon. "Let's get out of here, before more of those guys arrive." He said. The others nodded and the wagon started off again.

Tiger stuck his head out of the back. "Hey, anyone want to play some doom cards." He said.

Hunter growled and punched him square in the face, sending him reeling back into the wagon. Everyone sighed. "Thank you." Fire said, breathing out in relief.

"Don't mention it." Hunter said, gazing upon the landscape.

(Ripto's castle)

Ripto smacked his staff into his throne. "I told you not to take pride in yourself, before you have won." The amulet said, seemingly amused by his frustration. "But you didn't listen. Tsk, tsk. What am I going to do with you?"

'I will have none of that.' He thought. Ripto violently shook the jewel necklace. "That dragon is puny when compared to my power." He stated. "I assure you, he will not reach this castle."

"For some reason, I'm not so reassured." The amulet said. Ripto growled.