Epilogue (Because I can't resist writing a happy ending)
The wind blew across the crashing waves. The sea spray dashed against the cliff, and floated on the wind to bring the scent of the ocean to coast. The sun was setting, and a ship and two dragons cast shadows upon the ocean. A small figure watched the ship sail down the river, then stood up. As one dragon and its Rider passed over head, she whispered into the wind, "Stay with him and make him happy." The dragon glided into the horizon. Before it disappeared, its wings dipped and it set upon a course that would bring back to the departing ship. She smiled, "Thank you." Her long dark hair blew across her pale face as she turned and simply faded from the world.