Chapters 18-19 Summary

As soon as they enter Ebillan's territory, the dragon is there to meet them. Belle and Moonheart stand guard, ready to spring into attack if necessary. Ebilan announces his pressence by shooting fire into the air before flying down to great them. Cara, given the gift of tongues by the dragon Lady Firethroat, speaks to Ebilan in his own language. He is surprised that she knows how speak his language and that the young girl is a friend of Lady Firefoot. She tells the 7th dragon that she needs to use the gate in his cave to return to earth and retrieve her grandmother. Cara also says that they are all on a mission from the queen. Ebilan tells them that one of the queen's missions is of no concern, but he decides to bargain with Cara. If she can produce...