The next day, Mistique woke up and wondered if all that had happened last night was true. She confirmed this from the mess in her house that she had forgotten to clean up. As she got up and began to clean, Mistique began to wonder about the wolf-beast. How did he end up in a little place like Faron Woods? Why was she the only human that could understand him? Why were his eyes so fascinating?

Although the Beast had tried to attack her, (but in self-defense), the thing Mistique couldn't get out of her mind were the dark, blue eyes the wolf-beast had…

Did he hypnotize me? She thought to herself. Immediately, however she covered her mouth with her hand scared that the Beast might've read her thoughts. Mistique looked around to see if somehow the wolf-beast had shown up or if he was going to respond to her thoughts. After there was no answer, Mistique felt relieved and went back to cleaning her house when a voice made her jump.

"Mistique? It's Ilia!"

Mistique quickly put her last things away and opened the door to find her friend standing below her house.

"What's up Ilia?" Mistique asked. "Come on up."

Ilia climbed the stairs leading to Mistique's door and went inside Mistique's house. The two friends then sat down at the table and Ilia began to talk.

"Last night, I was coming over here to give you back the books that you had lent me and I saw that the window was open," Ilia started, sounding a little frightened. "So I came up here to check if everything was alright and your house was a mess!"

"I'm sorry I can't clean my house that often," Mistique joked.

Ilia shook her head, though there was a small smile on her face.

"No, I mean… There were blankets on the floor, pictures had fallen off the wall, and it looked like somebody got a large spoon and scooped food right out of the pot! I got really frightened, especially because you weren't here, but I didn't think of telling anybody about this…" Ilia finished looking at the window that had been open.

Mistique bit her lip. She was unsure if she should tell her best friend what had happened. She began to wonder if Ilia would get extremely worried that she would tell her father about it, and Russl would start going after the Beast. Although at the same time, Mistique knew her best friend would keep a secret from anyone, even if it was the key to save the universe from danger.

"Ilia," Mistique started. "I'm going to tell you…about last night… Something happened and you have to promise to not tell anybody."

Her dear friend gave her a questioning look and thought for a moment before nodding her head in agreement.

"Okay," Mistique sighed. "After I left my parents' house, I came inside here and saw all that you had told me. I thought somebody had snuck in here and stole my things."

"And your courage told you to get your sword, and go after what broke into your home," Ilia added.

Mistique nodded but decided not to remark and continue with her experience. She told Ilia of how she went all the way to Faron Woods and saw the wolf-beast that tried to attack her. She also explained how she could understand the wolf-beast through his thoughts and how the Beast can just plainly understand her words and thoughts perfectly.

"And he walked with me to the bridge, and I came back home," Mistique finished as she looked up at the window up in her bedroom that shone with golden light.

"Oh my…" Ilia breathed. "That's a lot to take in."

Mistique nodded in agreement, remembering how much she kept thinking that was only a dream.

"Please Ilia," Mistique begged. "Don't tell anyone! Not even the kids. Knowing them, they'll try and fight the Beast themselves or tell the adults about it."

Ilia took her friend's hand in hers and reassured her that the secret was safe with her. The two friends then stayed silent for a moment, until Mistique broke the silence.

"He asked me if I would go back to the Faron Woods."

Her best friend gaped for a moment before responding, "Well are you going to go back to the woods? I mean, he almost killed you!"

"I know Ilia," Mistique replied. "But I feel like I owe it to him. I mean he did stop his attack in time."

"And if he hadn't it?" she asked in disbelief. "You wouldn't even be here right now! What if he tries to attack you again? Just because he understood you, doesn't mean he'll let you live again."

"Well, I'm going," Mistique said firmly. "I owe the Beast. I'm going to go and keep him company. And I know he wouldn't attack me."

Ilia sighed. "If you're going, then please be careful Mistique."

It was Mistique's turn to reassure Ilia that there was nothing to worry about, and that she would come back safely. And if anything, she was ready to fight the wolf-beast if necessary.

"Alright. If your warrior mind is set on it, then I hope for the best," Ilia said.

"Well, I'm off to work," Mistique said getting up from the table.

"Oh Mistique," Ilia added. "Fado told me that everything is done for today, so this is your day off."

"Oh…" Mistique replied. "So what do I do then?"

"Weren't you going to go and visit your wolf friend?" Ilia asked a little teasingly.

Mistique stayed quiet for a moment as she began to think about actually going back to see the Beast. He did seem to be lonely, especially if he could not communicate with Coro and if he got near people, they might try to run as far away from him as possible.

"Yes. I'm going to go and see him…" she decided after a moment. Mistique then got some food, water and as she saw her sword, she hesitated. She didn't want to make the Beast distrust her and cause problems with them.

I'll just show him my skills, Mistique thought to herself. With her stuff finally ready, Mistique said goodbye to Ilia and went to the Faron Woods to visit the wolf-beast.

As she walked, she thought about what would happen today. Would the Beast be surprised if she showed up? Would he like or appreciate her company? She had so many questions flying through her mind that before she knew it, she had finally arrived at Faron Woods. Taking a deep breath, she continued without hesitation towards Coro's house to visit the Beast.