Nope, I still don't own Eragon.
Being and Becoming
B&B
Chapter two: There is still hope!
The queen hugged Eliza with straight and continued to cry. Eliza hugged her too, enjoying her motherly touch. Then Islanzadi let go and just looked at her daughter.
"I thought you were dead!" she said quietly.
"For a moment so did I." answered Eliza with a cold voice.
"What did he do to you?" asked the Queen with fear in her eyes.
"Well, as you see, nothing unbearable ."
"But I looked for you! How is it possible this!!??"
"What? That I'm alive?"
"Yes." Said the Queen amazed.
"Well, I think I could call it luck." She answered simple.
"Indeed." The Queen examined her. "You've grown up so beautiful. So beautiful."
"Thanks, I suppose. Oh, I nearly forgot. You know, entering Ellesmera in this times it's easier than entering to your kitchen. " At that, some elves smiled. "So, I was just wondering why is this happening? You don't love Ellesmera anymore or, worse, you're with the Empire?" she thought a little then added, "That would be impossible because I would have known. So, I'm curious to hear the answer. Well, a bit afraid too, but tell me!"
"Well, sweetheart, we live difficult times and…"
"We always did!" interrupted Eliza. The Queen smiled.
"Yes, you're right. But, I honestly don't know why our gates are so undefended. I assure you that I will fix this problem."
"Thanks!" said the girl, smiling shyly.
"Now, I guess you can go to change those clothes and…"
"Where's Arya?" interrupted Eliza again looking at her mother. Islanzadi got pale and sad.
"She's still in her mission."
"You didn't found the rider yet, isn't it?" Should I tell her that I'm one of the two riders? No, not a good idea. She'll go hysterical and will do things worse. I have to keep the secret for now.
"No." admitted Islanzadi. Eliza looked away.
"Ok, I'll go then to my room."
"I'll send you food and clothes."
"Ok!" and she was ready to go when her mother called again.
"One second! Do you still like white and blue?" she asked smiling a bit. Eliza laughed with her musical voice.
"Purple too." And with that she got out the throne chamber. She reached her old room. It was exactly the same. Hmm, she'll redecorate later. Not enough flowers. Then she began to think at Arya. It's so strange. How much she has to run to find the right person for that egg? However, I hope she's fine. Hmm, now that I'm a rider I should go to visit Oromis and tell him. He'll teach me more and I know he'll never tell mom if I beg him. Well, that's a good plan, but first, I need a bath. After a couple of minutes she received some clothes and a big plate full of fruit and the sincere thanks of the elf, who brought her the things, for coming back home. After that, she looked at the clothes. Her mother sent her two long white dresses, with simple decorations, a silk sea-blue one and a purple one. Hmm, the last one was too fussy. Well, she'll need others too so, no need to get angry. She chose the blue one for that day and got out from the palace. She'll eat later. First, she needed to talk to Oromis. She went straight to the little meadow to get the dragon. She found him eating a rabbit. When she appeared, he looked at her and smiled. He's so sweet! Now, I need a horse to get to Oromis' home. I wonder if Warm Wind it's still here. Well, I have to try. And with that she called her old horse. Amazingly, he appeared in very short time. She hugged him , then got the little dragon in her arms and went straight to Oromis.
After a half of hour, she reached to the little house. The old elf was standing outside. When he saw her he just stood there, surprised. She laughed and hugged him tightly.
"I've missed you, master." She said simply. After a moment of silence , Oromis answered too.
"My girl! I thought you were dead. This forest was so cold and sad since you left. Now, I can feel her laughing and smiling."
"Well, I'm glad to hear that!" In that moment , a little growl brake the silence.
"What did you bring with you?" asked Oromis curious.
"Well, nothing important!" she said and brought near to him the little bag. "Open it !" she said to Oromis. The old elf opened the bag. The little dragon appeared and looked at him curiously. Oromis froze. Eliza laughed at his reaction.
"Impossible!" was all Oromis could say.
"Actually, it's quite real." She answered smiling.
"It's one of Galbatorix's eggs?"
"Yes, it is. One more thing. You were all wrong. He had three eggs, not two. Well, now he has two."
"Really? But how did you got it?"
"I found it when I was escaping. I don't know who left it there but it really helped me."
"Imagine that, Eliza. You're a rider now.!" Said Oromis happily.
"Well, it's quite unimaginable, but I promise I'll try!" Oromis laughed.
"Thank you! But, now you have to train."
"Well, of course, master! Why do you think I came to you?"
"To see me maybe." Said Oromis and acted like he was angry.
"Well, of course, but this news was far more important."
"Indeed it was." Said the elf and laughed. "Now, we have hope."
"Listen, master! I don't want you to tell anything to mother!! She will become hysteric and I don't need that. And, one more thing. Can you keep the dragon for a while? Until I tell my mother."
"Of course, of course. Glaedr will be very happy."
"By the way, where is he now?"
"Hunting."
"I see. Well, I have to leave now or the Queen will worry."
"One second. What's his name?" asked Oromis. Eliza thought a little.
"I don't know." Oromis laughed.
"You have to give him a name." He's right.
"It's Cedric a good name?"
"Well, it's a quite simple name, but I like it and it's your choice." Eliza approached the dragon and said sweetly.
"Do like the name Cedric?" The dragon looked a little at her, then gave her a little smile.
"He will talk in a short time."
"By thoughts right?"
"Yes, yes."
"Cute. Well, I'm really off now. Should I come tomorrow?"
"Of course. You have to train."
"Right. Well, goodbye , master!" She said smiling and hugged the old elf. He laughed and then began to talk with Cedric. She smiled again and returned to Ellesmera.
Thanks for your review Arkillon Shadeslayer !!
Review please :D
Tell me what you think .
Kisses,
crissy