Niernen looked up, caught mid-daydream. "Niernen! I don't believe you were paying attention. How does an unskilled magician learn to summon the essence of silver?" Niernen cringed. She was always dreaming of flying away in the middle of lessons. Taking a deep breath, unlike that which other elves would have normally done, Niernen explained in the ancient language how to summon the essence of silver, and then how it is simplified in a dangerous way that a magician who knew very few words of the ancient language could summon the essence of silver. Her teacher listened closely, trying to find error in her explanation, but failing. Sighing, her teacher, Zenih, said, "I'd expect nothing less from the daughter of our finest swords-smith Rhunon and the great Shur'tugal Oromis-elda." Niernen softly snorted under her breath. Liar, you hate me to my very core, Niernen thought. Then she heard the tree's sigh, and the Menoa tree whisper 'This class is over' Niernen smiled, and hurriedly walked home, her only home since her father perished fighting Galbatorix. "Mother-elda, I am home!" she called. Her mother, Rhunon, walked downstairs. "Hello Niernen. I hope your class went well and that you are ready for smithing?"Niernen nodded excitedly. This was always her favorite class, her mother would teach her how to craft swords and weapons. Of course, the way that she managed this was very different. Rhunon took control of Niernen's body and used it to craft the weapons, for otherwise her oath would not allow it. Niernen also stored these memories, and copied them when she needed them. Recently, she had been crafting Rider's swords, for there were many a new rider, the majority of them blue dragons that had hatched, and six new swords were made. The legendary Shur'tugal Eragon Sundavar-Vergandi Bromsson, Kingkiller, his sword Brisingr was held in the highest esteem. But Niernen's name as a swords-smith was quickly growing, she was now able to craft Rider's swords on her own. And they were rivals to her mothers blades, some were even crafted better. But Niernen didn't care. Today was passing quickly anyways. Today another egg was coming, this one a certain egg that hadn't been allowed for Niernen to come even remotely close to before, and it was beautiful. Or so people said... Niernen was excited new dragon egg! Plus, there were rumors that Shur'tugal Eragon Sundavar-Vergandi Bromsson-elda would be at the ceremony! With Saphira-elda too! There were also rumors that this egg was so special, Shur'tugal Murtagh KingDefier Morzansson-elda would be there as well! Niernen, when she was done smithing, walked upstairs and changed into her best trainee outfit. "Mother, meet you at the ceremony!" she yelled, sprinting out the door. She's been to the preparing ceremony so many times, she knew it by heart, and needed not to arrive early. As Niernen stood in line, her heart pounded. They were announcing the guests. Beating faster, her heart stopped when they announced, "Shur'tugal Eragon Sundavar-Vergandi Bromsson-elda, and Saphira-elda" Niernen looked up, and saw a big blue dragon descending from above. Saphira was beautiful, and on her back was the most handsome male, for there was no better term to describe him with, she had ever seen. That's when they announced the second guest. "Shur'tugal Murtagh KingDefier Morzansson-elda, and Thorn-elda." A second dragon descended, this one a brilliant red. Thorn was the second largest dragon Niernen had ever seen. Only Firnen* and Saphira beat his size. Then they brought out the egg, and one by one called out the names to come touch the egg. "Istradin Tamerinsson." Each person had no effect on the egg, and on they went. Niernen's name was the last name on there. "Lilinti Usumasdaughter" Niernen perked up. That was the name right before hers. Nothing happened for poor Lilinti. "Niernen Rhunonsdaughter." At her last name, both Eragon and Murtagh looked up, and watched her closely. Niernen ignored them and focused on the egg. She was completely unaware both she and the egg were glowing white, and the closer she got, the brighter they glowed. When Niernen arrived at the eggs position, she said, "Hello. I am Niernen Rhunonsdaughter." The egg moved in response. Reaching her hand out, Niernen lightly placed her fingers on the eggs surface. Crraaaccckkk. The egg started breaking and cracking open.
A/N Hey guys, my first story, please don't kill me or hate me. I decided for a cliff hanger [I think?] on this chapter, please at least tell me if it was a good idea.
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