Chapter 2– Departure
Eragon's P.O.V
The next morning , Eragon woke , lying by Saphira's head , with her wing positioned like blanket over his body . He smiled and snuggled closer to her head .
A few minutes later , there was a knock on the screen door , waking Saphira .
"Come in" Eragon said , standing . Arya opened the door .
"Saphira must be ready to leave in half an hour." She turned and left . Eragon yawned and strapped the saddle onto Saphira's back . He then filled it with things Saphira would need , mainly Fireweed , But leaving enough room for Arya's provisions . Finally , he changed and climbed onto Saphira . She leapt out of the opening in their tree house and into the sky .
The dragoness slowly circled down , trying to extend the time she and her rider had , as long as possible as they angled down to the small group below .
When they landed , Eragon saw that Arya was not the only one there . Next to her stood Queen Islanzadà , Oromis and Glaedr . The queen said
"I do not approve of this , but it is necessary for your training ." Eragon nodded , dismounted , took Arya's supplies and packed them into the saddle bags .
Arya hugged her mother and mounted Saphira .
At last , Eragon pressed his forehead againest Saphira's snout and then she snaked her neck around him in a hug as he hugged her around her neck . Finally Eragon kissed her snout and said
Fly fast Saphira , and we will be reunited far sooner.
I will miss you little one.
And I you.
Saphira spread her wings and took to the sky , angling towards Carvahall , many miles away , and leaving her rider , behind .