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Also don't expect updates like this all the time. had the weekend off and got burnt out on elden ring for the weekend.
Waking up was... confusing to say the least.
Firstly, realizing I still had a snout and claws as I scratched an itch, and not waking up in my bed cemented the idea that this was real now. Unless I was in a coma, chances are I was here for good. I don't know if I could feel it in me to be upset by that yet.
The second thing, was that I was in a different spot than where I fell asleep. Apparently the length of my nap inconvenienced Arya, because I was on the ground beside her, with a fire going infront of us. The warmth was very welcome.
I felt a hand rub along my spine, involuntarily making me let out a contented hum.
There were a couple other differences. For one it was night now, so I slept for a couple hours at least. Although I'm not sure if it was closer to morning or not. And Eragon wasn't here either. I sniffed the air, trying to catch his scent, but I was barely familiar with it to even notice it was his smell, if I even smelt it in the first place.
In his place though, I caught an intense smell of blood. Tracking it showed two dead rabbits a little ways from the circle.
Arya seemed to notice where I was looking because she explained to me.
"Eragon caught those for you before he left."
Eragon left? huh? why? I sent my confusion to her, hoping she'd explain more. She scratched under my chin as I looked to her.
"I asked him to travel back to his village, a great friend to the elves lives there. It's actually where I was trying to send this egg."
Oh, Brom, I get it now. I sent her my feelings of interest in him. She chuckled.
"He is a very honored teacher, he is supposed to train the newest rider that this blue egg hatches for. But it seems he'll be training us now thanks to you."
I lifted my lips in a draconian grin and puffed out my chest.
"Yes yes, you are very special. Such beautiful scales too. Tinged with the most beautiful shade of green."
I may of let a little bit of pride and vanity through our bond, If her small smile was anything to go by.
I drank in her pats and feelings through our link for a few more moments, before my hunger made itself known yet again.
Man... growing is a chore. Reluctantly getting to all fours again I walked to to the rabbits, tentatively sniffing them. Er, raw meat huh... This is definitely gonna be different. Will being a dragon make it taste good at least? My stomach growled again.
With a last Fuck It, I dove in.
And... HOLY HELL IS THIS AMAZING!! I cant even desscribe it. Its like... Its like... Its like the best medium rare steak ive ever had, but also the most delicious and sugary desert at the same time! OH YES!
Before I knew it, half a rabbit was gone, and my belly was full again, unable to fit any more inside it.
I had not been... Well lets just say my table manners were horrendous right there. I could feel bits of flesh on my snout and blood everywhere. I tried to lick some of it off, or rub it on the ground, but failed miserably.
Arya took pity on me eventually and called me over. She grimaced at the sight but still helped me clean myself off with a rag she had.
Cleaned up now, I just observed my surroundings. I was tired again but I didnt wanna sleep yet, so first things first, im a dragon so I gotta defend my rider. But if I cant and she gets take, ill need to know her scent by heart. I proceeded to sniff the shit out of her as best I could. Memorizing her smell.
I got waves of confusion from her and it made me snort, if she ever asks when I decide I want to commicate with words maybe ill tell her, but its a little embarassing. I mean im just straight smelling her, awkward...
After I felt I had her scent, and thinking it would be a pain finding her in a pine forest, I thought about my other dragon aspects. I dont think I was really old enough to do much else other than play, sleep, or eat, so I ended up looking up towards the sky.
In the small amount of space between the branches I could see the many twinkling stars up there. Id done this before in my past body, and it was always something I loved doing, especially on a warm night. But right now, in this one, I felt a... pull. A yearning to be up there.
Without know it my wings started moving up and down real slowly. Once I noticed the movement, I looked at them. I didnt notice before but the wing arms were a startling silver just like the rest of my body. But my wing membranes were a deep vibrant emerald. I lost myself a little bit after that just looking at them.
After admiring myself. What?! Im a dragon, sue me, I tried to find the muscles being used to flap them, try to feel how they were working. Eventually I figured out which ones and just sat there flapping them, getting the hang of the feeling.
"Not yet young one," I heard from behind me, "It will still be a couple months yet before you will be flying up there, and a few more before ill be able to join you."
Apparently she felt my sadness from that comment, it was so much time still! She walked over and scooped me up, Cuddling me to her.
"Dont worry, it just seems like a long time. It will pass in no time you'll see. After all I know, I'm over 100 years old." I turned and stared at her, sending disbelief her way. She grew a smile. "It's true, trust me."
She walked us back to the fire and sat back down, still holding me. I went back to looking at the sky.
Eventually she pulled out the leather pouch with the egg. I gave it a quick sniff before turning back to my activity.
"We have a long path ahead of us little one, we will have many battles to fight for our lives in." I growled lightly at her words, for some reason her talking about fighting made my blood boil. She stroked my spine. "But we will fight those battles together, and with others helping us. Eventually," She lifted the bag into my view. "This will hatch, and then we will have another rider and dragon to help us."
I sent my excitement for that event as intense as I could make it. Making her smile.
"Yes my dragon, its only a matter of time. Now sleep. I can feel your drowsiness trying to send me to dream land. Dont worry about anything, ill protect you," I growled again, Im a dragon! I dont need protecting! She chuckled. "Only until youre big enough to do it yourself."
With that I turned in for my first night, curling up in her lap, after the first full day, I guess, in this world.