Well, I guess this is a cute little chapter, but sort of a filler, really. Don't worry, there aren't many fillers in this story that I can see! (These are used for devolopment.) This is the last chapter for now. Stay tuned for more, though! Happy readings!

As the sun rose once again, Cyrene and Link eventually reached the area where she girl first crash-landed into Hyrule. He pointed eagerly at the bush, dismounting Epona.

"Hmm, you think I might've left it here?" Cyrene asked. Link nodded, and began searching around the undergrowth. "Let me look…"she helped him search until he tapped her shoulder, holding an odd piece of jewelry up. It was a necklace, the pendant being a silver dragon holding an amethyst orb in one of its claws. Its body was curved in a circle, as if protecting the precious gem. Cyrene turned around, and gasped. "You found it, Link!" she exclaimed, and hugged him tightly. Link simply stood there, looking a bit uncomfortable. "Um…Err… Sorry," she stammered, and held the necklace. "Thank you so much for finding it for me!" Cyrene put it around her neck, and secured it. Pulsing pink energy swirled out from the amethyst gem and covered the pendant. Then, in a flash, the energy disappeared.

I have to get used to the whole dragon magic thing. Link shook his head in wonder.

"Aahh…" Cyrene sighed. "It's great to feel the magic back in my veins again. The little spells I know how to cast are impossible without this necklace, so thanks a whole lot for finding it for me!" She grinned toothily, revealing sharper canines than what they were before.

I guess more than her power was changed.

"Incase you're wondering, my human disguise does undergo a few changes… But still, nothing I can't hide. Now it's time for me to keep my promise to show you my true shape." They mounted the mare once again, and Cyrene instructed Link to find an isolate spot where no one went. She didn't want to cause a ruckus if anyone saw her transform. After a few hours, they couldn't find anywhere completely isolated, and Epona was starting to tire. For some reason, more and more people filled Hyrule field than before, probably wanting to know more about the destruction of Kakariko Village. Link's horse neighed tiredly, and she slowed into a short trot.

Cyrene leaned over and patted Epona's side, murmuring sweet words. Finally, they made it passed all of the crowds and discovered a secret cave in a mountain. Dismounting Epona who outright refused to go in the small space, the two companions looked at eachother and then the cave entrance.

"I don't smell any humans in there. Hopefully this leads to a larger area," Cyrene mused. Link nodded in agreement, and trudged inside. For good measure, he pulled out his sword, incase any dangerous creatures lurked inside. She followed, keeping her violet eyes focused ahead at the hero in front of her. "Just so you know, Link, I'm glad I found you. I mean, it's really great how you can stare an evil dragon in the eyes, so I know you'll have no trouble seeing my true form!" Link glanced back at her, and his lips pulled back in a small smile.

Oddly enough, the cave was not all that dark. Occasionally holes in the ceiling let sunlight through, allowing the two to see and navigate. Much to Cyrene's pleasure, the cave pathways kept widening like a river that gets closer to the sea. Eventually, the cave opened up into a single room that was around 30 feet tall as it was wide. The girl smiled.

"This is more than enough room. I may even be able to spread my wings!" Link stared at her, then sheathed his sword. He gestured to the center of the room, apparently waiting for her to dispel the magic concealing her true form. She nodded, and walked up to the center. "You know, few people ever get to see a dragon show her true colors. Consider yourself a lucky little human," she giggled. However, as the giggles subsided, her face hardened, and she shut her eyes. Just like before she chanted in that same strange language, except that this time each sentence got louder and louder. Looking closer, Link noticed her necklace pulsing with the pink energy he saw before, and a bright light enveloped the room. The chanting stopped, and a mighty roar sounded through the cave. He shielded his eyes, trying not to lose his vision.

The light died out, and a huge dragon was in the maiden's place. Her scales were bright silver, shimmering in the faint sunlight. Her eyes were the same deep purple in human form, except now they were very feline like. She reached out with a clawed hand towards Link. The wind rustled a tiny bit through the hole in the ceiling, making a long violet mane that went from the top of her head, down to the tip of her whip-like tail move like grass. Smaller, light purple swirled stripes decorated along her flanks and neck. "You like it?" she grinned, revealing countless, sharp fangs. He merely stared up at her, ignoring her paw. At least twelve feet tall at the tip of her slightly curved horns, Cyrene was pretty for a dragon, Link decided.

Shivers went down the warrior's spine as he stared straight in those piercing amethyst eyes.

Well, she hasn't done anything dangerous yet in this form, so she must be truly on my side…he mused, smiling up at the dragoness.

"Interesting, you still stand your ground. You really are a brave little one, aren't you?" she giggled her small laugh, and lowered her large head down to his level. Gently, she stroked his hair with her snout, being careful not to harm him. At first, Link was surprised at this sudden act of kindness, but accepted it anyway. Not quite knowing how to pet a dragon, he rubbed her scaly snout as he would his horse. Cyrene shut her eyes, and an odd sound met his ears. It was a low, smooth rumble in her throat. Link has only heard cats make this noise when they were comfortable, but never a dragon! She was purring as he stroked her.

I have so much to learn about you guys, he said in his mind.

"You have much to learn, Link." Cyrene mumbled, opening her eyes again. Glancing up at the hole in the ceiling, she sized up how big it was. Seeming to be satisfied, the dragon looked back down at the hero. "First lesson… You know how to ride a horse, right?" He nodded. "Good… Well we need to get out of here, and it would tire me out too much if I transformed back right now." Realizing what Cyrene meant, Link's eyes widened considerably.

Oh, she doesn't mean…

"Yes, I mean you riding me out of here on my back. It's not that much different than riding Epona… Except that you need more balance, more knee strength…what's wrong?" she finally asked, watching his face go slightly pale. "Don't tell me you're scared!" Link shook his head, then the color returned to his cheeks. "I just remembered… My back lacks a saddle! You can't ride me safely without one."

Thank Goodness, he sighed.

"We'll just have to improvise."