Chapter Two: Master Meradoth
As they landed near Meradoth's cabin, they met up with Uratar and his magnificent white dragon, Fellenor. Uratar was tall and muscular, with eyes as dark as the night and long hair equally dark. Uratar was also Galbatorix's closest friend. They first met 7 years ago when they discovered that they were Meradoth's only apprentices. They soon became friends and had been so since.
"7 years its been Galbatorix, and I don't believe you've ever been early!" Uratar said as he slid off Fellenor's saddle.
"Alas Uratar, has time flown by so quickly? Where is Master Meradoth?" asked Galbatorix.
"He is with Shuratal. Ready for another adventurous lesson?" said Uratar in a sarcastic tone.
"Is this the proper respect you give to your superior Uratar?" Meradoth appeared from his dragon keep, on the back of his silver dragon, Shuratal. Meradoth's face was savaged by scars from previous battles. But nonetheless he stood tall upon Shuratal. When he spoke he spoke in a very harsh monotone.
"Sorry, Master" Muttered Uratar, as his face blushed.
"Greetings, Ebrithil Meradoth" Galbatorix said
"The ancient language is only useful for magic, and thus serves it's purpose, please do not speak to me in that horrible language. I have told you this several times Galbatorix." Meradoth said, in a calm voice.
"My apologies Master" Galbatorix said.
"Fellenor and Galzra will now leave with Shuratal. We shall practice our competence with the blade." Growled Meradoth.
Uratar was a better swordsman then Galbatorix. He attacked with the speed of an elf and fought with his gigantic white sword, Oragad. Oragad's blade was as tall as Galbatorix. It was a two handed blade, but nonetheless, its power was unmatched. With one hard blow, Uratar could cut the head of a dragon. That day Galbatorix and Uratar spent half of their time either duelling with their blades, which Galbatorix found a difficult task, for Oragad was a powerful blade and Uratar was a skilful swordsman. The other half of their day was spent duelling using their prowess in magic. At this Galbatorix was much more talented then Oragad, though Oragad was still one of the top students at the academy, Galbatorix would merely utter the words in the ancient language and he could use his talent with such power and flexibility, there was almost nothing he couldn't do. Very often he would even discover new words in the ancient language, these words could serve for different purposes. Finally as the sun was about to set, Meradoth released them from his class.
"There's a great banquet tonight in Orondir's hall, shall we make an entrance?" Asked Uratar, as the two flew back to their rooms in Doru Areaba.
"As much as I would enjoy going, I promised to spend this night with Lirian." Galbatorix replied.
"Alas, I forget that my dear friend has his promises to keep. Enjoy yourself Galbatorix! I shall see tomorrow morn!" They then parted ways, Galbatorix swerved through the numerous riders flying over Doru Areaba.
Fellenor is truly a magnificent dragon, he is able to do the most complex manoeuvres with ease! Galzra said through their mental link.
He is indeed a magnificent dragon. Do not worry Galzra I would not, for the riches of the world, have a different dragon.
That's the right answer!
They eventually arrived at Lirian's house. Lirian had been Galbatorix's companion for 4 years. They planned on getting married in Aroughs in only 2 weeks time.
"For a second I thought you had forgotten about me Galbatorix! Then again Alagaësia shall rot and die of age before you arrive on time!" Lirian spoke in her soft voice.
"Not all of us have Masters as generous as Master Rakion." Countered Galbatorix
"Well are you almost ready to leave for Aroughs?" Lirian said, changing the subject.
"I count the days" said Galbatorix, for he was sincerely anxious to wed Lirian.
That night Galbatorix and Lirian discussed the future of the Dragon Riders, and how they both aspired to become great Dragon Rider Masters. Galbatorix loved Lirian more then anything in the world (with the possible exception of Galzra). Galbatorix felt that having Lirian as his wife would more than make up for the lack of any family or childhood. Galbatorix often imagined his and Lirian's future. He wanted to be able to give her everything she wanted, and he would have gone to the ends of Alagaësia to satisfy her. In his future, Galbatorix dreamt of becoming the Leader of the Dragon Riders, and with such power, he would be able to lead Alagaësia into a future without worries and wars. Elves, Dwarves, Dragons and Humans would all be able to live in harmony with one another.
It will take a day for me to fly to Aroughs Galzra said as they flew back to their quarters.
I would ask that you be a maid of honour but I fear that you would frighten the guests Replied Galbatorix.
Humans and your weddings! What's the point? Most of you feeble creatures hardly live longer than a fraction of my life span. Growled Galzra.