25 years thats how long it had been since hed seen Arya. Eragon sat on a stump in the middle of his grove, he opened up his mind to Saphira and the forest. The farther he let his conciousnes roam the more he brushed against that of his students. As he passed from student to student they acknowledged him with a quiet Ebrithil. He returned theyre greetings in turn as he expanded his mind he noted where on the island his sudents sat deep into theyre own meditations. This was the scheduled hour that was spent everyday secluded in whatever place they felt most comfortable. Leayana an elven rider from Ceunon chose to meditate on the sand of the northern beach so that she could smell the oceans air while she opened herself up to the world. Aidyn a human rider from Gilead stayed closer to the center of the island where they had kept the training field. He was a headstrong boy who always enjoyed to spar. Eragon thought more to himself now about the woman he had left behind in alagaesia. He wondered if she looked any different now than she did so long ago when they had said theyre goodbyes. Eragon remembered the way she smelled, the warmth of her skin and the way her arms felt as they held onto him. Little one dont worry so much about the past if you miss her so much scry her and tell her.
Saphira its a two way street if she missed me she could do the same thing.
Very well little one just stop moping about it then.
Your right Saphira but I would like to know how she and Fiernen are doing she wasn't supposed to let her queenly duties afect her rider responsibilities.
Well we are due to send more eggs back to ellesmera soon perhaps instead of sending one of the younger riders we could go instead?
Eragon thought on this for a moment he wished very much to see everyone again especially Arya. He was nervous though what if she didnt wish to see him no he would scry her and ask if she would rather he came in the young riders stead. Your right Saphira ill go and ask her right now. Eragon felt Saphira smile he nkew she wanted to se Fiernen just as much as he wanted to see Arya. Eragon stood up from his place in the forest and followed the path back to his home. The tree home looked much like the one he had called his own in moved to his study and grabbed the miror he used to speak with his cousin Roran and his family. Eragon focused his mind on Arya pictured her in his minds eye. It was not a very difficult thing to do she was always at the forefront of his mind anyways. Draumr Kopa he said as he pulled the magic from inside himself and released it into the mirror. And there she was so beautiful as the last night he'd seen her he whispered a few more words so that he could speak and hear her as well as see her. The two looked at each other for a minute before either of them spoke. Arya placed her first two fingers over her lips. Atra esterni ono thelduin, Eragon. Eragon smiled and repeated the gesture Atra du evarinya ono varda Arya it as been to long. said Eragon not allowing he to finish with the third more formal phrase. he thought for a moment he may hav seen her lip twitch into a small smile.
Yes Eragon i believe it has been far to long whats it been almost 25 years now is it? she asked looking more closely at him now that the pleasantries were done. Now what is it that has made you call me surely you have more important things to be doing?
Actually we are supposed to send you a few more riders eggs soon but instead of sending one of my younger riders i though i might come myself if you wouldnt mind spending some of my trip showing me around alagaesia i havent been there in so long i fear i may get lost. Eragon smiled into the mirror towards Arya.
Arya seemed to think for a moment and then smiled back at him of course i would enjoy spending time with you it has been far to long even for an elves life span. When will you be leaving so tha i know when to expect you? She asked looking a little nervous.
Actually Arya we had planned on leaving tomorrow if you didntmind our coming. Eragon said thinking thatnow he had to rush pack enoug supplies to last theyre trip. reaching out with his mind he relayed to Leayana that he would be going in her stead and that he needed her to put together a pack for his trip. Yes ebrithil ill start rigt away.
Thank you Leayana. He replied and returned to his conversation with Arya. Well Arya i will see you in a little more than a weeks time i look forward to seeing you soon.
Very well Eragon i look forward to seeing you as well. Arya gifted him a small smile as they broke the connection between mirrors. Eragon smiled to himself and reached out to Saphira and told her the good news he could feel the joy radiating from between the link they shared. Very good little one now we can both se our mates.
Saphira! Eragon mentally shouted as he reddened at her statement. We fly tomorrow morning im going to get some sleep before we go.
Very well Eragon i will leave you to your rest.
