Alison and the trolls arrived at the dragon's lair undisturbed. The dragon's lair was a castle. It was huge, and the gold that covered it was eye-catching. Alison remembered the stories she was told about dragons and gold. The castle felt empty, but Alison knew it was best to remain on guard. She was ushered into a room where she and the trolls waited standing. Soon the door opened, and a handsome man with purple eyes walked into the room. He looked human enough, but the colour of his eyes gave him away. "Elaine darling, to what do I owe this visit?" The man asked. "I need you to check if she's the one," Elaine requested, referring to Alison. "Well, little one," the man said to Alison, studying her. "I am Gerald the great. The oldest of all the dragons. Although some may argue about

