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This Chapter is one of my old ones it is coming much later than before. It felt better here. Thanks for all the reviews I hope that everyone is staying safe in this time.

Chapter 14 -The Elven Kingdom's Allegiance

As the days passed in the Elven Kingdom, Firnen was doing nothing but content to relax and enjoying himself basking in the sunlight near the city of Ceunon, which Arya had asked him to watch over while it was turned into the elven cities format instead of the medieval style the New Empire had.

The massive emerald dragon often wondered why Saphira was called to courier duty which was odd because Nasauda's ability to summon horsemen to carry a message to another city took more time to get there. The baffling thing was that these messages were not emergency messages or anything of that sort they were small messages that could have been brought with the other couriers.

He had brought this up to Arya two weeks ago and had gotten waived off saying he had too much time on his hands and that he needed something to preoccupy his time, which is why she sent him to this posting.

Firnen, I need you back in Ellesmera as quickly as possible something is happening and it is not good for Eragon and Saphira. I fear that what you were suggesting is true and that it needs to be looked into Arya said through their bond.

Alright I shall be there shortly Arya just give me a few minutes to wrap up here in Ceunon Firnen replied as he got up stretch his wings.

Quickly she replied back adding further because this is important to all of Alagaesia. He quickly walked over to the lead elven magician and told him that he would be leaving to which the women nodded. With the formality out of the way he pushed into the air and began his flight to Ellesmera for something that was long in coming. His flight to the elven capital was calm and enjoyable until a blue blur zipped past him and startled him completely. He looked in the direction it was going and saw nothing and shook it off as him seeing things.

As he neared the capital he contacted his rider and asked where is it that you want me to meet you wise one.

To which she replied and added something strange by the Menoa tree, say you did not happen to see that blue streak in the air a few minutes ago did you.

I did Arya he replied but I thought I was seeing things so I did not pay attention to it I wonder what it was then.

I do not know but whatever it was it was going at a very fast speed, Arya replied. Little did they know that they had seen Saphira racing north that day after they had stuck a below to Uru'bean and had been to Brightscales Castle to collect a few family secrets and to obtain better armor as well as a good night's sleep before the castle was attacked by the New Empire. As Firnen glided into the glade next to the Menoa Tree.

Arya looked at him and said I just received some disturbing news Firnen and I do not think you will like it one bit. With that statement she told him of the events of the day so far.

Three hours earlier …..

Arya was having a rough day and it hard started very rough as she was rudely awoken by her main general saying that the bastion outside of Kirtan was running low on supplies that were vitally needed.

Unlike the New Empire, Surda, and the Dwarves, Arya was keeping her military on standby something was going to eventually happen and when it did the elven army would be able to defend itself properly.

She also had heard from here lead city planner, that the Ceunon overhaul was going to take more time than expected and that the time would be doubled.

She was also in a political duel with Nasuada about Gil'ead and letting the elves keep it because their forces still occupied it and they wanted it to be their forward operations base. All of this was causing her a tremendous headache but as she went about her day it seemed to get better as the cities construction projects were on schedule, no other pressing matters had come up as of the moment, and she was gravitating towards enjoying the afternoon instead of ruling the nation.

Sadly, her thoughts of a sunny afternoon off were shattered as a trusted confident came running up to her and stopped while saying in between breaths … "peace contract … been tampered with … Saphira and Eragon … need warning … in very dangerous position … tricked … courier duty … not what it seems." Vanir calm down please she said what is it that you are trying to say about Eragon and Saphira.

Vanir replied to her "The peace treaty contract has been altered and Saphira is in massive danger because of this alteration Saphira and Eragon may be separated because of Saphira's position as the last female in Alagaesia. The courier status they are in now is not voluntary anymore it is a prison for them hopefully they broke free before it was too late to get out."

He continued as they stood and talked "we need to warn them somehow and let them know that we are on their side". "I agree Vanir" Arya said "but how do we get them the knowledge that this is happening to them."

As she considered the other parts of the statement she looked at the peace agreement and said "how did they slip this by us Vanir we watched the scribe write the treaty all us did." She rubbed her forehead and said" we need a council now alert the lords and ladies of the cities. Tell them I want them here in two days for discussion of closing our borders again except to Eragon and Saphira, or should I dare say Queen Saphira Brightscales now."

Vanir looked at her and said "it shall be done your majesty just one question Queen Saphira a little over the top is it not in the terms of title we give her."

Actually, this one is correct Saphira is the descendant of Vervada Brightscales and her mate Imongur, which my father said was the second in command of the rider's dragons. Vervada, is where the Queen comes into play she was Queen just before she died in the Rider's Civil War."

"Well, that makes at little more sense considering her attitude sometimes, even though she means well" he said. "Actually come to think of it most of those times involved Eragon with his well-being and political stances."

"Well she is his dragon, or is he her rider sometimes it is hard to see a line between those two" said Arya starting to walk towards the Menoa Tree.

"I agree, I sometimes wonder with those two and how they are able to withstand so much pain, sorrow, and death yet they both come out cleaner than any of us" Vanir started walking alongside her explaining "they have been through so much it is a wonder they have not snapped yet, and when or should I say if they do I hope we are their allies and not their enemies."

Arya merely nodded "One moment on Vanir I need Firnen to be here for these events that are going to transpire so give me a few moments peace."

When she finished talking to Firnen she continued with a previous thought of hers about the two "I think Eragon and Saphira are destined for much more than we know and their bond is merely compensating for what it needs in love and friendship as they begin to feel increasingly alone the two will become inseparable and ultimately achieve what many riders and their dragons only dream of being completely one with each other."

"It is a definite possibility your majesty especially now that this is going on they might not even trust us at the present moment considering that we played right into their hands both with the treaty and the courier lines. They will probably think we are a part of this plot so would it not be a wise decision to wait for them to come to us when either they need refuge and realize that we are the only ones not hunting them or when worse we come under attack which we will eventually."

"Come under attack, what are you talking about Vanir" she replied back "it is almost detrimental to the New Empire to do so considering our capabilities to fight them off."

"I know it seems improbable that it would happen to us right now but if relations begin to wither and tensions start to rise, something is bound to happen eventually."

"Fair enough" she said "so then would shutting our borders be a mistake, which is my next question to pull ourselves back into isolation this quick might create some questions for the Empire."

As they spoke on hill that was close to the Menoa Tree the Vanir saw something out of the corner of his eye and leaned over to Arya and said "you might want to be looking south right now."

As she turned and looked that direction she saw a streak of blue flying through the sky and wondered what it was that could be going at that speed. As it streaked overhead Firnen contacted her and asked where is it that you want me to meet you wise one.

To which she replied thinking that Firnen was going a little faster and might have seen a definitive object she asked something strange by the Menoa tree, say you did not happen to see that blue streak in the air a few minutes ago did you.

I did Arya he replied but I thought I was seeing things so I did not pay attention to it I wonder what it was then.

I do not know but whatever it was it was going at a very fast speed. As she watched her dragon glide down to them she waited until he landed and then told him I just received some disturbing news Firnen and I do not think you will like it one bit.

Present …

That is most disturbing Arya he said quietly. Vanir suddenly thought of something and said "Firnen how would a dragon take this situation if it found out if it was being used for what we have found out."

Firnen looked at both of them and said knowing Saphira to the certain extent that I have gotten to know her this would probably trouble her to the core immensely to where she will do two things one strike hard and personally to her enemies and then find refuge somewhere out of reach while gaining allies to strike harder and all the more deadly especially considering the bond between those to now.

"Thank you Firnen," Vanir said, "is that strike a definite possibly though is the –" Vanir did not get to finish his sentence as Firnen interrupted him.

Without a doubt I my mind Vanir and Arya, Firnen said she will attack something and Eragon will be supporting her all the way now. As the old saying goes between Riders and their dragons "an attack on me is an attack you and vice versa." The only problem is I could not tell you where they will strike because Saphira's mind in battle tactics is hard to understand, but considering the royalty aspect of it I now know why. Royalty also means that Saphira is viewing this as an attack on the dragon race itself and is probably preparing to go to war as long as necessary to secure complete and final victory for our kind. I will back up Vanir's previous statement and say let her come to us she will do so once she realizes that we are not enemies. Arya nodded as they headed closer to the Tialdari Hall to retire for the evening.

"It is settled then," Arya told the two, "we will continue only to support the Eragon and Saphira. If someone wishes to strike against them they may never enter the Du WeldenVarden or the Elven Cities of Cuenon and Gil'ead again."

As they continued to walk toward the Tialdari Hall a loud dull boom was heard in the distance. "What in the name of Menoa, was that?" Vanir looked about listening for any other sound.

"Vanir, have the other cities lords communicate with me immediately if something is going on in our borders or just outside I must know." Right away milady. She walked into the grand hall and bade Vanir goodnight.

Arya walked down the hall looking at the splendor of the hall while having walked it many times she continued to always note something different and new. A new angle in which the sun gleamed into the hall or a new detail in the wooden carvings that were so expertly crafted being sung into place by the elves long ago. As she moved down the hall, she had begun to think of the sorrows that Eragon and Saphira had been through together.

Pain. So Much pain she thought. Now if they were correct the pair had flown to the north never to be seen again by Alagaesia. "Maybe that is for the best." She sighed.

Firnen continued to walk into the Hall as he was able to still fit in the hall. I sense trouble within you wise one what is it.

I was thinking of Eragon and Saphira, Firnen. She looked at him he was a little taller than he had been since sending him to Cuenon. It is a shame that they go through so much within their short time on earth. Then be heralded as heroes and be at the height of success the Evil Empire has fallen, the king killed. Now, they have had everything turned on its head and are fleeing for their lives once more.

It is an unfortunate blow to the dragon race as well. I doubt she will even trust me to think of mating with me. Firnen replied solemnly looking toward the end of the hall. How I wish I knew how to help.

You and I both Firnen, you and I both. Arya replied However I highly doubt that they ever come back to us. I only see that happening if a great misfortune happens that threatens them and at the same time threatens us.

Both Arya and Firnen walked into the bed chamber and looked at the Dais that they now were also like the pair that they had been discussing. They both had take custom to being close to each other