Hey readers, I just wanted to say hi, and to point out there will be brisingr spoilers.

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Chapter 1:

Abby sat in her room in wonder. She heard of the siege on Feinster, and was scared. She lived just in Belaton, and if there was another city the Varden was going to try to capture next, it would be Belatona. She didn't like the Empire anymore than the Varden did, however the Mayor of Belatona had already pledged Belatona in service to the Empire. She sighed. "I guess I will just have to get through this." And with that she left her house saying goodbye to her parents, and went to visit the stable.

Inside the stable were 4 pigs, 3 horses, 1 cow, and 13 chickens. She went straight for the horses, more specifically her horse. "Garjzla!" The horse looked up at her then back at its hay and started eating again. The horse was a mid-sized brown horse with a patch of white on one ear. She immediately started grooming the horse. Once she was done caring for the horse, she took it for a ride for about an hour, where she found herself at the coast of Leona Lake.

"I could go for a swim." She mused aloud. She decided it was the right choice of action, and let her horse eat some grass while she swam. She dived in. The water was chilling at first, but she soon adjusted. She swam for an hour or more. She was the best swimmer in Belatona! She could swim deeper than anyone she knew. She was staying a bit close to the shore, but still went out further.

She dived down and swam downwards. She opened her eyes. What she saw perplexed her. A flash of gold shone before her eyes. Swimming upwards without checking what it was she swam back to shore. What if it was a piece of gold! She wondered. That could be worth millions. She decided she would go back the next day and investigate further.

The next morning Abby awoke and almost ran out of bed. "Where are you going?" her mother asked. "For a horse-back ride. I'm also going swimming." Abby replied, not giving anything away. "Well, alright, but be back for dinner!" her mother said, looking solemn. "I Promise." Abby said, and with that, she left. She didn't take the time to groom Garjzla like she usually did. She was too excited! She rode fast and got to the same part of the lake in about 45 minutes.

When she got there she let her horse eat grass again, and then plunged into the water. She swam around for a while, but couldn't see anything. She didn't give up though. She was swimming underwater, 3 hours later but still found nothing.

I guess I should turn back. She thought, and meant to turn upwards when a gleam of gold caught her eye. There it is! She thought. She swam up to get some air. It was a long way down. She regained her breath quickly, and dove downwards again. She was almost there. She could feel the ringing in her ears, but she kept going. Quickly she grabbed the gold, which was in an ovular shape, and turned upwards. She got up gasping for breath.

I got it! I wonder what it is, or who lost it? But without further questions she swam back to shore.

When she got to shore, she wrapped a towel around herself and sat basking at the sun, staring at the golden stone. She lightly rubbed her hands over the smooth surface. It was perfect! She was so intrigued by the stone. Maybe I shouldn't sell it. Maybe I could keep it, and see if anyone comes looking for it? She decided this was the right choice of action.

She grabbed the stone and put it in one of the saddle bags. She started to ride away. Half-way home the saddlebag was shaking. She stopped her horse and got off to examine the saddlebag. She took out the stone and realized it was the thing that was shaking. What the hell!? She layed the stone on the ground and watched as it shook, and then she shell of gold broke, revealing a small golden dragon.

WHAT! She was lost for words. She simply stared as the dragon gained its balance then noticed Abby. It slowly walked over to her and extended its head. Without thinking she extended her hand and touched the dragons head. A surge of energy went through her. And then everything went black.

She woke up. She looked around and realized it was 7:00 by where the sun hung in the sky. She leaped up but something was on her. She heard a tiny growl and looked down. There stood a dragon hatchling. They stared at each other for a long time. Finally it made a yelp and went to spring forwards a little, but fell on its face. Abby couldn't help but laugh.

She bent down and, unsure or not whether she should pet the dragon or not. Just then she realized her tingling palm. She looked at it and saw the legendary gedway ignasia. Only dragon riders had that! She looked from her palm to the dragon. OH MY GOSH! I'm the next dragon rider! She quickly picked up the dragon protectively, and jumped on her horse. She saw a red light in the distance and increased the pace at which her horse was running.

What she saw when she got there was chaos. Belatona was being attacked by the Varden. She felt a pain in her heart. MOTHER! She quickly raced to the town. She dodged everyone in sight, and rode straight towards her house. She leaped off her horse and ran inside.

"Abigail! Your safe! I was so worried!" Abby put the baby dragon down and went to hug her mother. "I am safe. Why has noone come in here?" She asked surprised. "Eragon Shadeslayer came in and told me to stay where I was, and no harm would come to me."

Her mother than took notice to the golden dragon on the floor. "What is this!" she asked shocked. She looked from Abby to the dragon and then smiled. "My little girl, a dragon rider? Who would have thought?" Abby smiled and picked up the dragon. She held it up for her mother to see. Her mother pet the dragon and it cooed happily.

Then, realizing what state they were in, they both ducked down behind a counter. They stayed there until the fight was over. Then the Varden were searching the houses. Her mother stood up and they waited talking. Then they heard the golden dragon growl and they both looked in the doorway

. There stood an individual wielding a blue sword. The soldier was male, and was terrifying. Abby quickly ran and picked up her golden dragon defensively. "Greetings. It is I, Eragon Bromsson, but you may know me as Eragon Shadeslayer. I must take you to the queen of the Varden Immediately. You may come too. I take it you are the riders mother?" Abby's mother nodded. "Very well. Follow me." and with that he escorted them to meet the queen of the Varden.