Balance is but an Illusion

The Dragon Valley was filled with sunlight, and Link found himself in the middle of a huge pathway where trees with lush canopies stood on both sides. The leaves filtered sunlight into blocks of gold and yellow scattered across the road ahead.

The Red Dragon Queen and Link walked along this shady path, with an entourage of Red Dragon Elders following behind them 100 miles away.

"Oh, I almost forgot. This is a 1000-year-old tradition of the dragon clan. Anyone who possesses Dragon Power, if they are able to make it through the Mist Maze, will automatically be accepted as an official member of the dragon clan," said Gretel with a smile.

I doubt she's actually forgotten, this must be part of her plan, Link thought.

Fearing that Link might refuse to take part in all this, she continued, "Of course, there won't be any ties to you becoming a member of the dragons, it's more of a rite of acceptance."