The votes are in!!!!!! and the pairing that will show in Empire is (drum roll) ERAGON x ARYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY. This means that the story can progress smoothly as I've planned it! I also got a few Murtagh x Nasuada…I may end up doing that one as well…still deciding. And as a little side comment this story has gotten the most reviews of any FF or story(on fictionpress…my pen name is PsychicLord read…had to plug my stories) I have ever written!!!! YAY, everyone that's reviewed or have read what has been written in Empire and will review (hint hint) Pat yourselves on the back.
Thrump, thrump, the slow beat of Araina's wings sounded. The Varden and the Dras Leona natives that accepted the Varden's rule gathered in the market place as Araina slowly landed. When Araina landed she opened her great mouth and gently dropped a carefully wrapped, slightly oval shaped object in Tayren's arms, then turned to the audience and unwrapped the object revealing a large silver egg, the last free Dragon egg.
"Ladies and gentlemen, here in my hands is the last Dragon egg that is not in Galbatorix's control." Tayren's voice boomed over the collective wonder of the audience. "You are all being given a chance, that no person, human or Elf, has being given in nearly one hundred years. You are all being given the chance to become a Rider." The crowd murmered in excitement as Tayren walked to Dras Leona's cathedral.
Tayren, you haven't been sleeping! Araina screamed as she followed behind her raven haired Rider.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Tayren replied in a slightly groggy tone, even through the mental link.
Tayren, let Eragon present the egg to people and .sleep it is his duty now, he is the leader of the Dragon Riders now, give him the chance…he has a kind and gentle heart, he won't let someone cruel even touch the egg.
That last part was just worry…but I guess I will get some sleep, if I didn't voluntarily get some sleep I'm sure you'd pin me down and force me to sleep. Tayren said with a yawn.
"Uncle?" Arya said from behind Tayren. "Give me the Egg, I'm sure Eragon can present it to everyone and I'll bring it to him."
"You've been spending a lot of time with Eragon lately, you even come up with excuses to be with Eragon…like helping him with his swordplay, besides I was actually planning on letting him do that. Be careful with the egg." Tayren whispered as he handed the egg to Arya who was now blushing slightly, very slightly. As her hands touched the egg it began to shake.
"Impossible" both Araina and Tayren said gawking as egg continued to shake and now started to crack. The crowd caught up to the two Elves and Dragon, murmuring at the dumbfounded Tayren and Araina. Finally the egg burst apart revealing a small Silver Dragon. Arya brought her finger to the top of his head, recoiling quickly as the mental and magical bound was formed and the Gedwey ignasia glowed brightly on her palm.
"W-what should I name…the Dragon." Arya asked hesitantly as Eragon and Murtagh pushed there way through the crowd.
Saphira get back here now! Eragon yelled.
I take it something exciting is happen…Eragon is what your showing me true!? She demanded as Eragon showed her what was happening through his thoughts. Thorn landed beside Murtagh, shivering with what seemed like excitement.
"By what I know of Dragons I'd say it was a male." Tayren finally said, coming out of his shock.
"Evander…" Arya murmured, seeming content with the name, Evander snuggled into Arya's chest and fell asleep. "I guess you have a higher standing then me Eragon, according to Elven law I cannot become the Queen even if I wanted too and you are the Leader of the Dragon Riders." She laughed, as she watched Evander sides move as he breathed. A smile tracing her lips, Eragon was stunned at how absolutely beautiful she looked holding the young silver dragon.
Eragon your drooling Saphira mocked as she landed between him and Arya. Definitely a cute little Dragon isn't he.
Eragon didn't respond, he was still stunned by Arya, it wasn't until Murtagh elbowed him in the side that he snapped out of his trance
"I haven't seen such obvious displays of affection in my life, and I had girls literally throw themselves at me in Uru`bane." Murtagh whispered to his brother.
You have to admit Murtagh she's a lot better looking then those in Uru`bane Thorn's grumbling voice surprised Eragon as he spoke to both Murtagh and himself. Eragon shot Thorn a menacing glare, both Thorn and Murtagh silently laughed at it.
"At least this increases our odds, Murtagh laughed as the people of Dras Leona and the Varden left.
Eragon was amazed at how loudly an Elf could snore. Tayren sat in a soft chair with his head leaning over the back, as Araina lay beside him rolling her eyes every so often as he snored.
"I didn't think Elves slept like that." Eragon asked bemused at the snoring elf.
They usually don't but Tayren wanted to be able to…so he altered his physiology so he could sleep like any other being or animal. She scoffed, obviously annoyed by her Riders snoring. Usually he doesn't snore…its only when he goes several days without sleep that he ends up snoring.
What do you think about Arya becoming a Rider? Saphira asked entering the room.
Rather ironic…The niece of my Rider becoming the Rider of my last child.
"Your Evander's mother?!" Eragon asked, shocked, by the news.
Well there is somewhat of a resemblance if you ask me. Saphira said as she laid on the flood behind Eragon.
He looks more like his father, a wild Dragon…though It wasn't the same wonderful colour, just dull, dark yellow. Though he was quiet the handsome Dragon. Araina sighed as she remembered her youth. Oh to be young, cherish it as it lasts Saphira.
I plan on staying the same way until existence as I know it ends.Saphira yawned sinking into a sleep.
Tayren snored loudly, waking him out of his sleep. He jumped out of his chair and drew his sword quickly.
Good morning noisy, I think Dras Leona can thank you for a wonderful night of forced star gazing. Araina mocked in a surprisingly sarcastic voice.
"Whatever…oh hello Eragon…I think today would be a good day to start yours and Murtagh'straining, nothing much just sword play." Tayren yawned.
"I don't think we need work with tha-" Eragon began, cutting himself off as he got a stern glare, it wasn't that his face distorted into a glare, his eyes showed all his emotion. "um…I'll get Murtagh…"
"Meet us outside the city, since Araina will be there make sure Thorn and Saphira are both there…and while you're at it have Arya come with Evander." Tayren demanded as he quickly changed into a light green Elven tunic and slung his sword on his left hip. Not wanting to anger the Elf, Eragon walked out of the room with Saphira directly behind him.
They weren't to far away from the walls of Dras Leona, but far enough that people would not here the young Riders screams of pain, as Tayren put it.
"As you are now, Eragon and Murtagh, you would be killed almost instantly by Galbatorix…Arya, you know what I'm going to be teaching right?" Tayren started his lesson.
"I believe I do, if I'm right on my assumption then you should know I have had been taught it but I haven't used it in a very long time." Arya stated in a formal tone suited for a student.
"Show me." Tayren said softly drawing his sword and placing the spell to protect it from cutting anyone; Arya followed and did the same. The two raven haired Elves lunged at each other, there swords a blur of dull grey and bright green. They weaved, and moved sinuously and gracefully as they fought, Arya was holding her own and was some how moving less gracefully then Tayren. Then Eragon noticed, Arya wasn't really holding her ground, she was fighting all out in order to keep Tayren's blade from hitting her and she was failing. In one final movement of this dance like fight Tayren's blade was at Arya's throat her sword sticking out from the ground beside her.
How…when was she disarmed?! Eragon thought furiously, Saphira just rolled her eyes at his out burst, knowing it had a bit to do with his feelings. Tayren sheathed his sword, picked up Arya's and returned it to her in a gentlemen like way.
"Did either of you notice what we were doing differently?" Tayren asked. Both Murtagh and Eragon were dumbfounded. "Apparently I'll have to give an explanation on how this will be different from your current sword style. The way you two fight is a style taught by humans…I have been told that you were taught by a Rider Eragon but he made sure you could fight so it still isn't the same style he would have used in his youth when he was at his best. Your fighting style is made for fighting humans in large numbers, that's well and good but it doesn't help much if you're in a duel with someone." Tayren said, slightly annoyed.
"Why can't you just tell us what you're doing differently?" Murtagh asked.
"You wouldn't learn a valuable skill, the ability to observe and analyse. Every student I have taught has been taught like this, although it took some of them a long time to figure it out, they became much more skilled with the sword then I am. Murtagh, it's your turn to fight me, observe what I am doing while we are fighting, and please remember to protect your blade." Tayren said. Murtagh did as he was told, and approached his teacher as Arya moved out of the way and to Araina side where Evander was lying in the recess between her shoulder blades.
The two rider swords clashed, Crimson against Bright Emerald. Murtagh couldn't keep up with Tayren's complex dance.
That's it! Murtagh thought as he began to sway, and weave along with his attacks.
"Very good." Tayren praised as he continued his fight. Then Murtagh collapsed as Tayren's foot found his side. "Eragon did you see what we were doing?"
"I noticed that you were weaving a lot…almost like you were dancing." Eragon mumbled, unsure of his answer.
"Very good! The Riders and some of the Elves have a fighting style called, Du yusila Abr du sverdar, the dance of the sword. It is a basic fighting style that is highly deadly, not many Elves practice it anymore and Riders and Elves have adapted it to our own styles, I myself do not use a shield but instead utilize my feet and free arm. Now Eragon, you've seen what Du yusila Abr du sverdar looks like, pair up with Arya an spar for a bit to practice the basic movement, Murtagh you'll continue with me." With those last words the four Riders fought, honing there skills.
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