Summary Courtney and Tyler safely reach the secret hideout where Tyler examines Anwen for wounds following their encounter at the Old Mill. He reveals that Anwen is the Key Keeper, the last Key Keeper, and therefore the only person who can open the Mountains of Tarragon and release the dragons from a spelled sleep. Courtney is shocked by this news and Tyler asks her what she knows of the Keepers. She tells him the history she learned, that they were exiled from the village, and relates how she overheard Mr. Millard, the innkeeper's husband, telling his wife that he'd killed off the last key keeper years ago. While Tyler examines Anwen, Courtney realizes Tyler is actually a dragon due to the manifestation of his abilities. He swears her to secrecy, even to Anwen, knowing it would put them all in danger for his heritage to get out. He decides he needs some herbs they don't have in their cave to cure Anwen. He makes Courtney promise to protect her while he's gone. She promises and he leaves to collect the necessary herbs.

• Adventure
• Fantasy