This will probably be the last time i update before school, so then I'll only be able to work on it on weekends if I'm lucky. but don't give up on me becasue I will continue to update!!!

claimer: I own everything that's not in Eragon or Eldest, so no stealing...:D

21. –Through your eyes

I clutched desperately to the polished white spike in front of my face. The dark scales kept slipping from under me and I had to continually adjust my position so that I did not fall through the clouds.

The wind whipped at my face causing my hair to lash at my skin. My legs ached as I gripped with my knees to either side of his broad shoulders.

Except for the discomforts the pleasure of flying made me cry out in happiness. Dorran twisted his thick neck to look at me, his expression full of joy, his long mouth slightly turned up at the end to give the impression of smiling.

I grinned at him then looked back to see Eragon and Saphira drifting lazily behind.

The dragonesses beautiful sapphire scales shone brilliantly in the bright sunshine, practically disappearing into the brilliant blue background. And her rider astride her had a grin plastered on his face that seemed to radiate the sunlight that was shining behind him.

The air up here was pleasant, the wind warm after being heated by the sun for most of the day.

Eragon, where about are we headed? I thought into his mind, not even attempting to yell over the clouds rocketing by.

He seemed surprised to hear my voice, but his answer was immediate and his voice had been composed to not show emotion.

Saphira and I are traveling to the Elven capitol, but our business there is secret and I am not permitted to tell anyone about it, but you may come along with us if you wish.

Dorran, I projected into the huge onyx dragons mind, did you hear that?! The Elven capitol, I did not even know it existed!

He seemed to consider what had been said for a while before replying, it sounds like an opportunity that is not to be passed up, but I wonder why they are journeying there in the first place.

It is puzzling, but I am sure we will find out once we arrive.

I had never seen an elf in my entire life, being only a town's person of Menefer I had grown up only hearing of seemingly far-fetched tales of the Grey Folk and their supposed magical abilities.

But to suddenly find out that it had all been true, was just simply mind numbing.

How long is it until we arrive? I thought to Eragon, practically bouncing up and down in excitement, but I was slightly disappointed by the answer.

We should reach the city within a few days depending if you can keep up with us or not.

He laughed a laugh that was just on the edge of hysteria as he thought that, and then Saphira suddenly surged forward, a fleeting mass of blue was all that I could see as she streaked passed, her shimmering scales blending into the sky above.

I heard a deep rumble emit from Dorrans throat, and then his wings flapped faster with so much force that I was almost thrown onto the earth below and I had to dig my fingernails into his serpentine neck so stop myself from flying off.

A choking sound thundered from deep within Dorrans stomach as I clung on desperately.

I growled at him and then morphed my nails only into dagger-sharp dragon talons and then pierced them deep into his scales for a better grip.

He cried out in pain and swerved violently to the left. But as I hurt him, his pain became mine and I yelled too, a stinging sensation slicing through the skin on my neck.

I immediately removed my claws and felt the pain recede and a throbbing feeling.

What happened?! I panted into his head, my heart racing and questions bubbling through out my mind.

He shook his head as if to clear it and then looked back at me.

I know not, but that was defiantly strange. I could hear the questioning in his deep voice and knew he wanted to know more, but I ignored it and instead projected my mind to Saphira's.

Saphira, do you mind slowing a bit? Dolan is injured and unable to keep up such a pace.

Is he ok? She responded, concern creeping into her clear tones.

He is fine, just tired. I replied, blocking Dorran from the conversation because I knew he would object to being thought of as weak. My fingertips brushed over the wounds, dark red blood oozing from the holes.

I am so sorry Dorran…I do not mean to keep injuring you like this.

He shook his head to the side and responded in a strange tone, one that I had never heard him use in the whole…what had it been now? Three days?

It was…almost caring, as if it mattered to him if I was hurt, or sad, or …anything.

Do not be sorry Kalanie, it is I who should be sorry, after all, I am the one that came to your home with the egg, and I am the one that changed your life. If anyone is to apologize, it is me, and I would give up my life for you to be happy, for it is I who has destroyed your future.

Tears fell silently down my face as he said this; he could not truly blame himself for all of the events that have happened, could he? I wrapped my arms around his scaled neck, entwining my fingers so that they would not slip or let go.

Dorran, it is not your fault, and if you had not come to my home you probably would have died, and I would not have met you.

I pressed my face onto his smooth scales, the armor cold underneath my skin. His chest rumbled and it sounded as if he were purring. The deep humming making my body vibrate as if I were morphing into another form.

I smiled and closed my eyes, relishing the sense of freedom and the cool air whipping past my face. We flew like this for hours until Saphira's gleaming scales came into sight, the sunlight reflecting off of them and making her body seem to shimmer.

At the sight of them I straightened up, but stayed with my arms locked around the night colored dragons' long neck.

Are you truly one with your dragon Casiphia? Saphira's voice resounded throughout my mind.

I know not, I replied to her strange question, I am not completely sure of what it means.

I heard her chuckle lightly and her eyes regarded mine closely.

You know you are one when you can do this! She shouted into my head with excitement and then I gasped at I looked at Eragon. His eyes were now a stunning sapphire blue and his face had a slight dazed expression.

And then both Saphira's and Eragon's voice echoed around our minds in union, as if they were the same person.

Take her into your mind Dolan, and then fly as one, their strange united voice drifted into our thoughts.

Then Dorrans voice entered my brain, do you wish to try this? He asked, barely containing the enthusiasm in his deep tones.

I grinned and I knew he took that as a yes for I felt a strong tugging sensation as the back of my mind.

I trusted Dorran completely, so I let my defenses down and at once my eyesight turned different, the exact way it was when I morphed into my dragon form.

Blues and reds stood out more than duller colors causing the world to appear as if a child with a wild imagination had colored it. I smiled and felt long jaws open slightly instead of my own mouth.

I was all of a sudden aware of the feeling of wings flapping and the sense of a thick tail swinging in time with the wing beats.

Ready for the most thrilling ride of your life? Dorran thought to me, and all I could do in response was grin hugely.

Hold on. Dorran laughed, and then we locked our wings as one and rolled through the sky, adrenaline coursing through our veins as the wind evaporated from around us and the golden sand beneath turned into a whirling vortex as we grew steadily closer to earth.

slightly shorter but hopefully the next chapter will be more interesting :D

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