Sorry for the wait! It's been a crazy week over here. I was working with the horses we own this weekend and had no time to write. well here is the next chapter! Also I went back and fixed the wording on the previous chapters, so reread it! If you have read the whole series then you should recognize some lines, all I did was put some new names, or words in. Thanks, R&R.

thoughts are in italics

" Speaking "

' means to emphasize the word '


Arya laid down to rest. Soon her waking dreams overtook her into a cascade of nightmares. A mind touched hers and the nightmares were gone as fast as they had came. The mind felt familiar, and realized it was her dragon. She then woke up from a ringing bell. She darted up, reaching for where here dagger used to be, but coming out empty handed. Her eyes scanned the room and she saw a man who was large: not fat, but broad shouldered. He had a chiseled jaw and a hooked nose. Her face was puzzled for a fraction of a second, before she realized just 'Who' it was.

" Welcome to Urû'baen, Arya, daughter of Islanzadí. " said the man. " Welcome to this, my home, 'neath these ancient, piled rocks. Long has it been since a guest as distinguished as yourself has graced us with their presence. My energies have been occupied elsewhere, but I assure you, from now on, I shall not neglect my duties as host. " The man stepped forward and rested a hand on Arya's shoulder. " Will you submit Arya, daughter of Islanzadí? Will you join my servants, give me your name and you will have no suffering. You will get a set of servants, chambers to live in, and a place at my table when we dine. And that is only the beginning! so again, will you submit? "

Arya shuddered and thought, replying after a few moments thought. " I will enter your service willingly, but only on a few conditions. You will allow me to train my dragon, with Glaedr. We will train with our Riders of old. And we will not go anywhere until our instruction is finished. Eragon will be my teacher, for if I am to enter you service I must get the same instruction as he did. " Arya was then silent, a determined gaze upon her face.

The man look at Arya with such intensity Arya thought he would dismiss the conditions and force her to submit. He finally spoke. " I will grant you this wish, but you may only start your training when Eragon has sworn fealty to me. " The man then turned his head and murmured to Murtuag. She only caught a few words. " ... go... Eragon... not Saphira... break... will. " and with that he walked away with a long stride.

Arya then sat down when her dragon awoke, chirping. Grabbing some jerky she fed him, all the time speaking to him in his mind.

" Don't worry little boy. we are safe, and hopefully we will soon start training. Are mentors will be Eragon and Saphira, close friends of mine. They will be assisted by Glaedr, one of the dragons from the old Order of the Riders. Oh! You bit me! Hmm. Your a feisty one aren't you. " Arya looked at her finger and was happy to see only a few drops of blood. At least it's not deep.


Hey, sorry for the short chapter. I need name ideas for the dragon. I might use the original. And I also need a word to help me switch from one person's perspective to another. I tried doing symbols but it didn't work. All idea's are welcome.