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Vampire-Kitty723
Lady Zarina
Chapter One: A Swim
Zarina's POV
Zarina sat high in an Oak tree as Eragon walked by. "Argetlam" she whispered quietly. "What are you doing?" asked a voice in her head. "Oh, nothing, Lavendoran. Just relaxing" Zarina answered. "Oh really? Then how come your heart rate just spiked, Zarina?" asked the dragon knowingly. "That is none of your business!" Zarina snapped quickly before apologizing. "It's alright, young one. I know your feelings…I have some of my own" Lavendoran sighed. "Where are you?" Zarina asked as she stood up on the branch. "Here:" he said, sending her a mental picture of a waterfall. "I'll be there in a few minutes" she thought.
Glancing down, she leapt out of the tree. As she fell, someone walked under the tree; under her. Zarina didn't have time to call out a warning. She landed on the person's shoulders and they both fell to the ground. "I apologize!" she cried as she hastily stood. "It's alright. I am fine." Zarina's mouth fell open as she realized who she had landed on. It was the Rider Eragon. Her dark blue eyes grew round and she stared at him as he stood and brushed off his clothes. "I apologize, Argetlam. I was not paying attention. I am sorry." Zarina said quickly as she bowed. To her surprise, Eragon was laughing. "It's alright, Milady. No harm done." Zarina stood straight and looked into his eyes. She saw joy and happiness in them. A smile was on his face and in his eyes. "I haven't the pleasure of meeting you, Milady." Eragon said. "I am Zarina, daughter of Islanzadi, the Elf Queen." she said. "What is taking so long, Zarina?" asked Lavendoran. "I'm talking to Eragon." "You are Arya's sister?" Eragon asked. Zarina stiffened at the mention of her sister's name. "I am Arya's younger sister. I was born twenty years after her." Eragon noticed that her eyes flashed. An Elf passed and waved a greeting to Zarina. She lifted her bare right hand and waved back. Eragon's eyes shifted to her palm and grew wide. He darted forward and grabbed her hand and asked, "You're a Rider? Why didn't you tell me?" Eragon said as Zarina tried to pull her hand away. "I didnn't get the chance. You were always with Arya every time I tried to speak to you." Zarina growled. Eragon released her hand and stood back, looking at her. "Is there trouble?" Lavendoran asked. "No. he just saw my hand and is now questioning me. I'll be there in a few minutes." Zarina told him.
"We would like to meet your Dragon, if you don't mind." Eragon said. Zarina looked at him, her face blank. "We?" she asked. "Saphira and I." he said. Zarina nodded and looked at the ground. Eragon turned, slightly, and made to leave. "I am going to meet Lavendoran now. Would you like to come?" she heard herself say. Eragon looked back at her. "If you are sure you want me to be there." he said. "If I wasn't sure would I have offered?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. Dark brown eyes sparkled as he smiled. "Alright" he said as he followed Zarina, falling in-step beside her. "Can you have your Dragon meet us there?" Zarina asked. "I can send for her once we arrive. I would like to spend time with you alone." he said.
Eragon's POV
Zarina turned and looked at him. He blushed when he realized what he said. "I meant to talk to you without her butting in." he quickly explained. He blushed again as she closed her mouth and continued walking. "I don't mind" she said at a length. He smiled sideways at her, causing her to shiver slightly. "Are you alright, Lady Zarina?" he asked. She looked at him, dark blue eyes hiding something. "I will be fine' she answered. "Are you two there yet?" asked Saphira. "Not yet. When we get there, I'll let you know. I want to talk to her." Eragon answered. He felt Saphira's amusement. "You like her?" Eragon tried not to blush. "No. I just want to talk to another Rider." He glared at a tree as her laughter filled his mind. "Sure" Saphira laughed. "Shut up!" Eragon said before blocking her out. He sped up to walked beside Zarina. "So how long have you had…er…your Dragon?" he asked. "He is soon to be a year old." Zarina said quietly. Eragon nodded, thinking, "He is about the same age as Saphira."
They continued walking in silence, taking many turns. The Elves, Eragon noticed, seemed a lot more friendly to Zarina than they were to Arya. They waved and smiled, calling out greetings in their mystical voices. Soon the Elves practically disappeared. He saw that they were going deeper into the forest, beyond the Elves' homes. The trees seemed closer together and larger than before. Suddenly, they came upon a clearing. Eragon gasped slightly as he looked at the scene: a large waterfall, crystal blue water, rich green vegetation, glittering smooth pebbles, it all was beautiful. There, in the middle of the lake, was a dark purple Dragon, about the size of Saphira, floating on the water. His spikes and wings were lavender, while his underbelly was almost pink. As Eragon stepped to the edge of the water, the Dragon swung his head over and looked into Eragon's eyes with his right one. Eragon found himself lost in them, amongst the swirling hues of purple and lavenders. Eragon tore his gaze from the Dragon and looked at Zarina. "What is his name?" he asked quietly. "Lavendoran" she said as she pulled off her belt, the sword and knife still handing from it. Eragon nodded and looked back at Lavendoran, who had ducked under the water.
Zarina's POV
Zarina set her over-shirt on a large, dry rock with her weapons. She stood next to the water; her only pieces of clothing are dark green breeches that stopped just below her knees and a light sea green shirt that clung to her trim body. She saw Eragon blush when he looked at her. Grinning, she walked out in the lake. Glancing back, she dove into the blue water. Eragon pulled off his weapons and chain-mail and his shirt, placing them next to Zarina's things. Wading out in the water until it came to his waist, he saw Zarina sitting on her Dragon's back, dark blue eyes closed.
"Lavendoran, what do you think?" Zarina asked him. Hmm, I don't know. He is nice, and rather good looking. But I just met him. He could be something different entirely. He could be like Allenor." Lavendoran rumbled. Zarina nodded and looked into the air as a large shape was drifting down; Saphira was landing, causing waves to splash up. "Zarina, this is Saphira," said Eragon as he crawled onto his Dragon's back. "She wants to know if she can talk to you…communicate to you without me," Eragon glanced into Saphira's eyes. Zarina nodded. "You have my permission to speak with Lavendoran, also, Argetlam." Suddenly a crystal voice filled her head. "I am honored to meet another Rider, Lady Zarina." Saphira said softly. It is my pleasure to meet such a great Dragon. You are so beautiful, Blue One." Zarina said, smiling gently. She saw Saphira blush, the Dragon's cheeks turning a darker blue. "Pardon me for asking, but I must know. Do you have feelings for my Rider?" Saphira said seriously. Now it was Zarina's turn to blush. "I…um…yes, I do have feelings for Rider Eragon." Zarina blushed harder as Eragon looked at her questioningly. She shook her head as she waited for Saphira to reply. "Do not fear. I will not tell him." Saphira said, and Zarina could hear the smile in Saphira's voice. "Thank you, Blue One. I would greatly appreciate that." Saphira nodded. "May I speak with your Dragon?" Saphira asked. Be my guest." Zarina answered before diving off of Lavendoran's back and into the water. She broke the surface of the water and saw Eragon watching her. Smiling she called forth the ancient magic and threw an orb of water at him. Unprepared, he fell backwards off of Saphira and into the water below. Zarina, hiding her worry, swam over to him. Thankfully he was smiling and laughing a bit. "Having fun?" she asked him. Nodding, he began swimming for the shore. Zarina followed him. They lay, resting on the soft grass as the sun dried their clothes. "Thank you for accompanying me." Zarina said. "Thank you, for falling on me" Eragon laughed, causing her to chuckle also. Saphira and Lavendoran looked over at them, but still continued their conversation. Zarina smiled.