The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (2008 Video Game)

Gary Oldman: Ignitus

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• [Opening lines] 

  Ignitus : Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. But sometimes fear clouds our vision. Sometimes our strength gives out. And yet sometimes, when all seems lost, a light shines through the darkness, and we are reminded that even the smallest amount of courage can turn the tides of war.

• Spyro : Ignitus...

  Ignitus : Young dragon, you never cease to amaze me.

  Terrador : We never lost hope that you would return. Ignitus made sure of that.

  Spyro : I should have come back sooner. I let you all down. But that won't happen again.

  Ignitus : Spyro, you've done more than anyone could expect of a dragon your age... What matters now is that you are here and, what's more, you've returned with your companions.

  Cynder : Well, it's not like I've really had much of a choice in the matter, seeing as how we're stuck together.

  [Spyro and Cynder reveal the magic chain] 

  Ignitus : Interesting... This device is foreign to me. Mason, what do you make of this?

  Mason : Never have I seen such a thing. It has the mark of evil.

  Ignitus : ...Likely crafted by Malefor himself. I fear we shall not be able to remove it.

  Cynder : What! But there has to be a way!

  Spyro : How can we fight back if we're made to fight like this?

  Ignitus : Spyro, Cynder, you have done well to get this far, despite this. Do not view this chain as a hindrance... but allow it to be a reminder of the bond you two share. Your destinies are now intertwined. And that thought is a hopeful one.

• Ignitus : I should be able to offer you some protection from the heat. Stay close to me.

  [Ignitus forms a force field around himself, Spyro and Cynder as they head into the Belt of Fire. Soon, the force field starts to fade] 

  Spyro : Ignitus, let's turn back! There's got to be another way!

  Ignitus : Spyro... Cynder... I've never done right by either of you. Allow me to do this...

  Spyro : What are you saying?

  Ignitus : My path ends here. But yours lies beyond this. Draw strength from each other and follow your heart... it will never fail you. Now go... go... GO!

  [Ignitus sends Spyro and Cynder safely through the Belt of Fire, sacrificing himself in doing so] 

  Spyro : Ignitus! Noooooo...!

  [tries to run back] 

  Cynder : Spyro, stop! It's too late! You can't do anything for him now!

  Spyro : No... he isn't gone...

  Cynder : Spyro... let it go.

  Spyro : [Turning into Dark Spyro]  No!

  Cynder : No! Spyro, don't!

  Spyro : You can't stop me!

  Cynder : You're right. Only you can do that. Please Spyro. Don't do this. We have to go on, He wanted us too. We have to go on, He wanted us too.

  Spyro : [Spyro turns back to normal]  It wasn't supposed to be like this. I feel so alone.

  Cynder : You're not alone.

• Cynder : Spyro, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

  Spyro : Don't be. It's over now.

  Cynder : So this is it...?

  Ignitus : Spyro, when a dragon dies, he does not truly leave this world. His spirit lives on, binding itself with nature, offering hope for the future...

  Spyro : I know what I need to do. Just get out of here, Cynder.

  Cynder : Spyro, no... You don't have to do anything. Let's just go.

  Spyro : Where Cynder? There'll be nothing left! The world is breaking apart. But I think I can stop it. I think I'm meant to.

  Cynder : Then I'm with you... I love you...

• The Chronicler : Be welcome friend, I have long been expecting you... A new age is beginning... With each new age, a worthy dragon is chosen to chronicle the many triumphs and failures of that age. This has been my duty for many millennia. And now, Ignitus, I pass this honor to you.

  Ignitus : And... what of Spyro? Is he...

  The Chronicler : Hmm... that is the question, isn't it? You see, each time a dragon dies, a new page is written in this book. I've done my best, but I can't seem to find any trace of Spyro.

  [the Chronicler disappears is a glow of light as Ignitus becomes the new Chronicler] 

  Ignitus : Well, young dragon... where might you be?

  [Spyro and Cynder are shown flying happily in the sky, their journey finally over] 

• Ignitus : Cyril, the city is burning. See what you can do about it! Volteer, try and distract it's vision. Terrador, follow me! We'll attack it head on!

  Hunter of Avalar : Spyro, Cynder, go and find shelter, leave us to deal with this.

  Cynder : What are we going to do?

  Sparx : What do you mean "what are we going to..." Didn't you just hear Hunter?

  Spyro : We're not leaving! We can stop this!

• Terrador : Momentum has swung to our side, Ignitus. Perhaps this victory will mark a turning point in this war.

  Ignitus : I'd like to believe that.

  Malefor the Dark Master : [a dark image of Malefor appears]  Citizens of Warfang... Congratulations. You shall be the first to witness the resurrection of the Destroyer... and the end of the world.

  Ignitus : Malefor...

  [the volcano starts to rumble and erupt as the giant Destroyer emerges] 

  Ignitus : By our ancestors... What is that?

  Malefor the Dark Master : The Destroyer has commenced it's journey to form the ring of annihilation. At the end of his journey, the Belt of Fire will spread across the surface of this world in a torrent of fire and ash. There will be no escape.

  Terrador : The Destroyer? But that's impossible...

  Spyro : Ignitus! I don't understand.

  Ignitus : Nor do I. The ancients believed that this creature brings about the birth of a new world.

  Sparx : See, that sounds like a good thing...

  Ignitus : ...By issuing it's destruction.

  Sparx : Oh...

• Ignitus : I know what you are thinking, Spyro. Have no worry, young dragon, we'll make it.

  Spyro : I don't understand... Malefor is about to destroy everything! But you seem so calm...

  Ignitus : I don't imagine Malefor would expend all this effort if he did not feel threatened...

  Spyro : But why should he?

  Ignitus : Throughout our history, there is only known to have been two purple dragons. Like Malefor, your powers go far beyond what you might imagine. He knows this. Malefor could have accomplished anything, but instead chose evil and the world has been spiraling in chaos ever since. Your existence is nature's way of balancing itself.

  Spyro : But the ancestors thought Malefor was going to be different. They believed in him. And look what happened...

  Ignitus : Malefor draws his powers from destruction. Destruction is the only way he knows, Spyro.

  Spyro : Why should I be any different?

  Ignitus : Because I know you, and your heart would not allow it. Because I believe you are destined for great things... To bring about a new age... an age of peace... And I do not see what role destruction will have in that age...

• Ignitus : Listen to me! We must prevent that monster from escaping the canyon no matter the cost. Every moment counts!

  Terrador : You heard the dragon! Let's move!

  Ignitus : [to Spyro and Cynder]  We will do all we can to give you time. The rest is up to you.

  Sparx : "the rest is up you"... pss... no pressure or anything.

• Spyro : Ignitus... what do we do?

  Ignitus : There is no more that can be done. Listen to me, not much time is left. Everyone must get to shelter.

  Cynder : What about the outline populations? And there are countless still inside Dragon City! They need to be warned!

  Spyro : The Underground City... Ignitus, there are endless caved down there. We saw them. We can lead them there!

  Ignitus : No, I need you and Cynder here with me. Hunter, send your falcons to the outlying regions and tell them to get beneath the surface, as deep as they can. Go! All of you!

  Terrador : I know you're up to something Ignitus. I've known you for too long.

  Ignitus : Go to the others Terrador. There will be panic and disorder... a strong leader will be needed. I'll find my way back once I get Spyro and Cynder through the belt of fire.

  Spyro : We have to confront Malefor, don't we?

  Ignitus : I see no other way. The belt is weakened, and this may be our only chance to break through.

  Cynder : Yeah... if we aren't incinerated first.

• Spyro : Sparx... you can't come with me.

  Sparx : What... but I always go with you.

  Ignitus : Spyro is right... you wouldn't survive in there.

  Spyro : You need to make sure the others reach the Underground City in time. You've been there before. You can guide them.

  Cynder : It's important Sparx.

  Sparx : But you need me!

  Spyro : Right now there are others that need you more.

  Sparx : ...Cynder, you have to promise me you will look after him. We... we've been through a lot together.

  Cynder : I promise.

  Spyro : Be careful Sparx.

  Sparx : Hey... it's me. Being careful is all I know.