Medrau aimed a flat glare at the path in front of her. She didn't even want to hear about motherhood right now. "Well, let's hope this is a very small guardian, then."

It wasn't.

The dragon wasn't technically a Heartless, but it had soaked up so much Dark energy it may as well have been one. It was still set on doing its duty as a guardian of this mountain, but the dark taint had twisted it, making it cruel and indiscriminate. Any living thing that came near was a threat and therefore was to be slaughtered.

Medrau stopped well outside the monster's lair.
"Right then. When it comes, I suggest you move very quickly if you don't think you can shield yourself. I will portal in and out as fast as I can."