"So, what do you think Eragon?" Lifaen asked the young rider.

Well, do you like it Saph?

Hmm, I would like it to be a bit higher..

But, is it not too 'much'? If it goes higher anymore, it will take forever for me to reach the top!

No, you're not. Especially when I'm around. And if it goes higher, as I said, we could see the entire place without any barriers!

"Saphira would like it to be a bit higher." Eragon gave in to his debate with Saphira. He still think it is too prominent if compared to the other trees they were going to sung.

"Fine, today we will started to sung the trees which located on the side of the lake, then we will move to the hills." Blodhgarm said while drawing their construction plan with a paper and a quill.

The unfinished map describe their surroundings with high accuracy. Some of the elves had explore and map the beautiful landscape of their new home.

A river streamed down from the unique rock formation, splitting the forest which surrounded the area, formed a lake, before continuing it's journey to the cliff on the other side of the area, then fall to the depth of the sea. The cliff hanging down from the edge of the area separating them from the sea. Yes, they had travelled far until they found this place. The end of the river made such a beautiful waterfall when they reach the downstream and fall from the cliff to meet the vast sea.

The thick forest makes the new place for the dragons and riders seem secluded. A line of hills created a barrier for the area from the prying eyes. Some rock formations created caves, perfect for dragon's nest, as Saphira and the Eldunari said.

Perfect, is the most fitting word to describe this place.

Little One, after you finished this task, would you like to fly with me? Saphira asked through their bond. She went searching for a perfect cave to nest yesterday, and has not come back since.

Of course Saphira. How are you? I missed you..

I am fine Eragon, it's me who should ask you that question, Trouble-Drawer.

Trouble-Drawer? What kind of name is that? Eragon said, irritated.

It's, my rider, a proof of my love for you. Don't you like it? It suits you!

Uh, not really. Saph, when will you lay your eggs?

In a few days, I hope. I have found the perfect place to laid them. And, Eragon?

Yes?

Don't try to find me in that time, a female dragon who just laid her eggs will act more..aggressive.. I don't want to 'accidentally' squash you in that time.. Do you understand?

I understand, but, are you sure you will be fine? Alone in the cave, trying to lay your eggs?

There is nothing to worry about, Little One. The dragoness' Eldunarya shall accompany me with their minds. I think it is enough. I will be back when the sun sets.

Fine, be careful.

You too, my Little Trouble-Drawer.

Eragon sigh. This will be a busy day.


The sun has sit on its throne on the peak of the sky when Eragon and the elves decided to take a break. So far, they have finished half of their target today with the help of the Eldunarya.

The kids were not doing much, for there are nothing they could help with magic. They have tried to help, but, really, there is nothing they can help. Gave up, finally, they just discussed the style of the buildings they are going to make, and the girls made some tea with different flavors. They found the ingredients in their host's supplies box.

While Vico, after told about how magic works and knowing his presence will be just an obstacle for them, retreated,

"Oh. Okay then, I guess I will just help you guys from behind. If you need more energy, just take it from me. I'm sure I have tons of energy resided in this big fat." Vico said while wiggling his stomach.

Vico and the others were lying on the grass and looking up to the sky while Eragon and the elves approached them.

"So, did you use my energy as I asked? Because I feel so sleepy and tired right now.." Vico yawned.

"No, we didn't."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"So why do I feel so sleepy?" Vico yawned again.

"Because it's your nap time, Vico." Cheese stops for a while, and then said, "You usually sleep in the class this time. You won't wake up until the teacher finished wrote something with a marker on your face! Remember that?"

"Umm, actually I don't remember. But, I know something now."

"And what is that?"

"That you care for me!" Vico laughs, "Oh, thanks God. Finally, the girl who has my heart captured since before the world even exists admitted that she loves me!"

"VICO!" Cheese sat up, glaring down at Vico beside her.

"What? You're my girl-friend, and you are so pretty. I just can't help it." Vico sat up, his face helpless.

"First, I am not your girlfriend. Second, I'm done with you." Cheese gets up and walk away.

"I didn't say that you are my girlfriend! I said, you are my girl-friend! Why are you so upset? Are you actually a boy?" Vico tried to keep up with her, but soon he got tired.

Eragon and the elves watching him. Their faces were emotionless. Vico's mood has turned entirely. His eyes empty, but he still has a small smile on his face. When he arrives, Jason, his best friend patted his back and said aloud,

"Well, you just being friendzoned man! Congrats!"

Vico used to laugh at this joke. But now, it's different. He just nodded. Sooo not 'Vico'.

"Hey, you got carried away isn't it? Your former 'flirt for fun' become reality?" Jason whispered. Unaware about the non-human beings who could hear him.

"Later." was Vico's only answer.

"Oh, don't be so sad! There are still many girls out there who would love a funny man like you. I heard, most pretty girls like humorous guy.."

"But, she's different." Vico buried his face in his hands.

Jason face's turned into a frown. He never see his friend so upset before. The last time he shut everyone out like this is when ..well, when something changed his personality. Vico used to be a brilliant kid, the teacher's golden boy, never failed the exams, never skipped any classes, never went to play after school. He said, he should take care of his little sister. He loves his sister more than anything else. He tried to be a good brother. Everything she asked, he will get it for her. No matter what it costs. When someone bother her, he will stand up for her. But then, something happened.

He started to change. His grades dropped, he skipped classes, started to hang out until middle of nights, even not going home for a few days. Jason, likes to hang out until late, but, seeing Vico, he worried about him. If Vico was just about to change, he didn't dare to imagine what Vico will be.

And that time. The only person who can talk with Vico, was Cheese. They started to hang out together, and it seems, it changed him to the Vico we know.

Now, the only person who can lift his spirit when he was down, the person who made him want to change into a better person, decided to 'done' with him, to walk out from his life.

That's bad. Jason hopes Cheese was just kidding with her words.


They sit under a tree in silence. Then, something on the sky catches the attention of Eragon and the elves. They started yelling for them to run and hide in the forest, whatever it means. Even they already have their swords drew. Ready for battle.

Saphira flew above them as fast as a missile. Her form blurred. The kids get panicked, and run to the forest. Jason and Vico were the last left. Just before they made it to the safe canopy of the forest, something let out a nasty and loud roar, plus the clicking sound from it, or them.

Jason and Vico keep running and running, trying to catch up with their friends. No one dares to look behind as wing beats became louder, the wind blews the smell of that 'thing'. It smells of death.

The kids found a cave in the forest, and hide inside it. Then, roars and screeches reverberate from the sky above the cave, shadows of two creatures fighting each others blocking the sun from view. Suddenly, the screeches stops. Blue and green liquids showering the grass outside, then something huge fall from the sky just right in front of the cave's mouth. Then, silent.

The kids, feeling that there is no more danger outside, tried to look at that 'thing' which fell in front of them.

That 'thing' has wings with some kind of membrane. It's color was of the dirt, but it was hard to tell due to the blue-green liquid that streamed down it's long neck and covered up it's body. It has a very big beak with hundreds of small and sharp teeth. It's eyes opened, as a result of it's sudden death, showing black, ink-like cornea, no iris. Just the dark, soul-less stare into the oblivion. Last, it smells bad. Really bad. Like a rotten corpse from one of the drowned victim which founded several weeks later.

"What is this? It smells worse than my socks!"

"Yea-"

Someone just started to answer that statement when more wing beats and that peculiar screeches heard for one more time. Worst, it get closer to them, again.

Without agreement said, the kids sprinted deeper into the woods.

Shock and fear filled their consciousness. They never imagined that they would probably die, chased and eaten by that dinosaurs-like creature.

Again, they heard roars and screeches. Maybe Saphira had slowed them down. That's relaxing.

But, another wing beats heard closer to them. One of that 'thing' decided that the running kids without any weapons with them were more interesting, less dangerous, and edible.

They run faster. Never looked back, afraid of what they might found. The wind blows that gross smell, indicating it's closer presence.

"Does anyone has any idea?! We can't keep running like this and hope that creature to give up! Where's Cheese?"

"Hush..Lower your voice." Someone whispered.

"Maybe we can split...then,..turn around somewhere..taking different route to get back to..our host.." Vico pants.

"But, what if someone couldn't get back? We can't lose anyone."

"We will have one person with us. Now split!"

The group scattered into sixteen pairs of kids, and one group with three kids due to the missing Cheese. All headed to different directions.


A/N: Thank you for your support guys! And to answer the question, one of the eggs (which came from the Vault of Souls, not Saphira's) will hatch in a few more chapters, or, in the next chapter!

As always, please let me know what you think and what you want to be included or excluded or anything from this story! :)