You are free to choose the path that suits you, but the main thing to remember is that whatever you choose it will affect not only you, but also others. If the choice was made for you - you have the right to change it in the future.
The Skylanders: Return of the Dragon King three-part comic arc. Originally released in 2015 as three separate comic book issues, but is available in one book. Notably featuring the reintroduction of Malefor into the Skylanders mythos.