Leo looked up with sad eyes knowing his dragon was gone. That night he came back to pick up the supplies. He heard a loud roar and a quiet ' thud ' so he looked around. Then his eyes saw the two pale white orbs watching him. He heard a deep voice in his head saying. Stay at ease little one. Who are you? Leo asked in his mind. You know who I am. The beast stepped into the light and Leo saw it was the dragon. He thought of a name and decided on Midnight. That is a great name, I am honored to have it.. Leo had just realized that he left his mind open. So where are you going to sleep now. I guess in the woods. The next morning Leo met Eragon in the field. " So where's your dragon? " Leo had asked.
" Hidden, " Eragon simply replied.
" Well can you call her in? " Leo wandered. Moments later a magnificent blue dragon landed in the field. It appeared she had grown too.
" What's her name? " Leo questioned.
" Saphira, what's your's? " Eragon stated.
" Midnight, " he had simply replied. Leo had bought leather and straps from the town that day. Soon he was building and measuring his dragon. He had finally completed his project by nightfall and realized Eragon had left. On his way home he saw smoke. Then realized the fire he left unattended. By the time he got home the house had smoldered to embers. He ran back to the field with tears in his eyes. Midnight swooped him up and flew. What's happening? The ra'zac are coming. Slowly he climbed on top to sit in the crease of Midnight's wings and shoulders. His legs started to burn as the scales rubbed up against him. Midnight landed in the clearing so Leo could put on the saddle. The sun had started rising and they had flew to Eragon's house and hid at the tree line. Two creatures in black robes came and set the house ablaze. When Eragon was on his way back Saphira swooped and flew straight to the Spine. Midnight had followed and saw Eragon having trouble with his flight. Saphira then banked and dropped him into a hay stack back at his farm. Eragon had ran and found his uncle dead. He then sent Saphira away. Brom then set the house ablaze and lead Eragon back to the woods. Slowly the dragons and Leo followed. " Where's your dragon! " Brom shouted.
" I sent her away, " Eragon replied hastily. \
" Call her back! " Brom said raising his voice. Then she landed. Slowly Leo and Midnight crept out of the shadows. Saphira recoiled and then stopped when she saw who it was. She looked at Midnight with loving eyes. Hi she had said through her thoughts to him. He then replied with Hello Saphira. They had both blushed but Midnight's scales kept it hidden.
" Is it ok if I accompany you on your journey?" Leo asked.
" Of course you can. We can always use an extra rider, " Brom said happily.
" So where are we going? " Leo questioned
" We are going to seek help from the varden, " Brom replied. The dragons had curled in a ball around their riders as Brom took first watch. Soon Brom's watch ended and it was Eragon's turn. Through the night the dragons had a conversation between the two. Saphira what are we going to do? We are the only dragons outside of Galbatorix's rein.
Well, Midnight we can give the world more riders. Saphira had replied.
Saphira, I'm not sure I'm ready for a task like that. I only hatched four moons ago.
I understand, and I was talking about after the war. The next morning they had prepared their things when Eragon decided to go to a place called Gil'ead.
" You can't go. The varden are in an entirely different direction, " Brom said.
" And I have to save Arya, " Eragon retorted.
" No, she has sacrificed to much for you to through it all away, " Brom said anger starting to fill his voice.
" Well I'm the rider and I say we go! " Eragon shouted. He leaped onto his saddle and took off. Are you sure you want to do this Eragon? Yes Saphira, I have to. Leo looked over to Brom who nodded meaning he should go. He then leaped onto Midnight and flew.
