Chapter 1
A Chance Encounter
Eragon woke to the sound of birdsong. He opened his eyes which focused on the unfamiliar room. He was in one of the rooms of the many towers of Feinster keep.
Eragon stretched and then groaned because he had a massive hangover from the festivities the previous night.
Morning little one said Saphira his dragon. How do you feel?
"Awful. How much did I drink?"
Saphira chuckled. A fair bit. She then showed him where she was-hunting in the Spine.
I'll be back soon. No doubt Nasuada wants to talk to you. Use that technique Brom used in Teirm to clear your mind.
Eragon agreed and then proceeded to dress-putting on the belt of Beloth the Wise and belting his sword Brisngr to it. He strolled to the bathroom to use Brom's 'technique' to defog his mind. He went to the kitchen, got some food from the cook and sat down beside his cousin Roran.
"Morning", said Roran.
"Morning. Where's Katrina?"
"With the other women from Carvahall. Talking about childbirth I suppose."
"Woman Talk", spat Eragon.
"Aye."
Eragon finished his breakfast and then he went to find Nasuada to see what his orders were.
He found her in deep conversation with Lady Lorana. The women nodded at him and Lady Lorana excused herself. "I must go see to my people."
Nasuada turned to Eragon. "Aah, you're awake. Today the Varden is gathering supplies and then we're heading north to capture Belatona, Melian and Furnost. I want you to-"
Nasuada was cut off by a soldier who had sprinted down the hall.
"My lady, men were hunting in the Spine when they saw a silver dragon and their Rider flying into the Spine. Soon after, Murtagh and Thorn were seen on the horizon looking for them I think."
Eragon's mind whirled. Another Rider! Another Dragon! They could help us! Did you hear that Saphira?
If there is another dragon and Rider that doesn't mean they're not under Galbatorix's control she replied with a grave tone in her voice. There's no point getting our hopes up…..again.
Eragon turned to Nasuada. "Will we go and check it out?"
Nasuada hesitated. "Yes but bring the elves."
Eragon then located Blodhgarm with a flick of his mind and told him with the other elves to wait at the northern walls
"Yes Argetlam."
On his way Eragon passed Arya who followed him without a word.
Finally they reached the tall imposing walls where Saphira and the elves were waiting for them. "All of you follow us from the ground. We're looking for a silver dragon and Rider."
"Yes Argetlam."
Eragon, Blodhgarm and Arya jumped onto Saphira who launched into the air. They flew towards the Spine-the other elves sprinting below. They surveyed the forest and Saphira spotted a clearing and a silver flash. "Let's check there!" she said and swooped downwards.
They landed near the clearing and burst through the trees, the other elves behind, swords outstretched to see…..a large silver dragon the size of Saphira with their armoured Rider staring at them, the Rider's silver sword in their hand.