I have tried in to be more descriptive this chapter, like you guys suggested. Thanks for the reviews! Also, I have altered chapter 3 slightly, so if you have this story before, go back and re-read the end of chapter 3.

-ejendres

A Rider Born

It had been over ten minutes since they had left Helgrind, and Eragon was still pondering the feeling that had struck him as he left. What was it? He thought, then it hit him.

Saphira turn around he said, touching her mind.

Why?

I can't explain it. I think we missed something important. Call it a hunch or a premonition, whatever, just take us back!

Okay little one, if you insist. She said, turning back toward Helgrind.

"What in the name of the Empire is she doing?" yelled Roran.

"What I told her to do" said Eragon with such an authority that Roran thought it best not to question him any further.

When they landed again on the peaks of Helgrind, Eragon leapt off and with an elfish grace ran down the tunnel back to the cavern.

"What crazy idea has got into him now?" muttered Roran, thinking aloud.

I wouldn't know.

"What was that!" Roran exclaimed.

It is I, Saphira. This is how we dragons communicate, by thought speech. Sadly, you have not the training to respond in this manner.

"Is that really you Saphira?" he asked.

It is truly I, Roran. Now, go in after my Rider, for I would not fit.

"But what about Katrina…" he began.

I shall watch her.

Roran nodded an affirmative then turned and ran down the tunnel after Eragon.

When Roran arrived at the cavern, he was quite out of breath. After about thirty seconds of just standing, breathing, Roran began his search for Eragon. He found Eragon kneeling in a corner next to an open box, holding a silver Dragon egg. The egg was primarily silver, but it also had deep blue accents. It was perhaps the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. It is more beautiful than Saphira's egg. he thought, deciding it best not to vocalize that opinion. "That is a Dragon egg Eragon, isn't it? He said.

"Yes, I do believe so" said Eragon.

Huge grins were on both the cousin's faces. They both obviously enjoyed the thought of second good rider. "This should even this up a bit" Roran mused.

"It will, when the Rider is fully trained" Eragon stated, "we should leave now".

Roran nodded and the two cousins began to walk out of the cavern. As Eragon was walking he told Saphira of his discovery.

Amazing, and you say it is silver not green? Asked Saphira.

That is correct. Eragon replied.

Interesting, then it is not one of the eggs from Galbatorix's vault.

WHAT!

I speak only the truth, the other eggs in the vault were red and green.

Amazing! Where did they find it? Do you have any idea Saphira?

I know not. You should share this discovery with the Varden when we arrive.

I shall, but if this egg is not from the vault, then the Empire must be coming to retrieve it, Murtagh is probably flying here as we speak! Saphira, prepare to take flight!

Yes little one.

"Roran" Eragon said "we must run! Murtagh and Thorn are likely headed here as we speak" . Without question Roran broke into a sprint, followed shortly by Eragon.

As soon as Eragon and Roran had mounted Saphira she darted off, faster that she had ever flow before. The Hadarac desert seemed as but a yellow blur as they passed over it.

Saphira! You're doing amazing! I had no idea you could fly this fast! Exclaimed Eragon.

Do not talk, I must concentrate. This was the only response he got. They approached the camp as dawn broke. They were tired and hungry but the cousins did not care. They were feeling true hope. Hope, a feeling hardly ever felt under the oppression of the empire.

The landed right in front of Nasuada's tent. Eragon and Roran both leapt off and burst in to the tent. The Varden's leader had quite the expression on her face as they entered.

"Forgive us Nasuada" said Eragon "but the news we bring could not wait."

"Go on." She replied, obviously annoyed.

"We have found a dragon egg" said Eragon, revealing the silver egg.

A look of pure shock overcame the woman's face. A joyous silence fell over the small tent for about a minute. Eragon broke the silence by explaining were they had found the egg, and how it was not Galbatorix's third egg. Then he continued be asking "may I begin searching for this Dragon's rider?"

"You may begin immediately" she started "but tell no one but the people you test, and only test a few. Word of this cannot reach Galbatorix yet."

"Thank you Nasuada, it shall be as you wish" said Eragon, then he turned and exited the tent, followed closely by Roran. "I wonder why she doesn't want word of this to get out?" asked Roran.

"I know, but it is pointless to question her, she will tell us if need be" Eragon replied. "Now Roran, you shall be the first to touch the egg."

"Thank you, I am honored" Roran said, reaching out his hand to touch it. After his hand had rested on the egg for about a minute, he pulled it back. "I am not the one" he said with a touch of sadness in his voice.

"Sorry cousin, we can all be Rider's" Eragon said mockingly, then more seriously continued; "You should bring Katrina to Angela, the herbalist. She may be able to help her."

"Point me in the proper direction, and I shall go." Responded Roran.

Eragon did so, then they parted ways. Eragon went to his tent and once he was there removed a box from under the bed. He set the egg in the box, then looked longingly at the bed. . I have not slept for over a day he thought. Pushing his discomfort and exhaustion aside, he left to try and find Elva, his next candidate for testing. "Were is she" he muttered in frustration. He had been searching for over an hour, and was growing more tired and hungry by the minute.

"Here I am" said a cheery voice from behind him.

Eragon turned around to see Elva standing with a devilish grin on her face. "Elva, I have been searching for you" he said.

"I know, I was hiding from you, that was a fun game! May I see the egg now?" she asked.

"How did you know?" Eragon demanded. The shock of the question made him completely forget his frustration at the girl for hiding from him.

"That was why you were searching for me, right?" she asked.

"Yes", began Eragon, "but how in Galbatorix's name did you know about the egg? Who told you?"

"No one Eragon, I just knew, I cannot explain it." Elva replied with a slightly irritated tone, "Now, may I see it or not?

"Yes you may, come, it is in my tent." Eragon said, showing the way to the girl.

Elva started running to the tent followed shortly by Eragon. When inside, Eragon pulled a locked box out from under the bed, he unlocked it. Inside was the most beautiful silver stone you had ever seen. When you beheld it you could have no doubt magic surrounded it.

"Here Elva" he said, offering the egg to the awe-struck girl. With a solemn look, she stretched forth her hand to touch it. A few seconds later a large crack appeared on the egg. It was hatching!