Both girls were speechless, looking at the cave's dark entrance. Nothing happened for almost a minute. Then, they both screamed in horror when the dragon came back inside and approached menacingly. He was about the size of a bull and his large mouth was filled with sharp, long teeth. How can this be?! Maya wondered, still doubting her own eyes. "Sta...Stand back Princess!" Anais said. She remained in place, trembling like a leaf but still blocking the way to the Princess. Princess Maya had enough of seeing her closest friends risk their lives for her, over and over. Without saying a word, she pulled Anais back and confronted the dragon. If this was her destiny, she was going to face it with dignity. She closed her eyes and waited. "Princess!! No!" Anais screamed. The dragon leaped forward,
