I apologize for no update yesterday, homework completely killed me…I just was resurrected to finish this story and then God will call me back home after I am done. Apparently he likes this story too (lol). Kidding guys. Not as long as other chapters, this one just goes through with some romance between Eragon and his wife along with a family moment at the end. Hope you all like it and that FF will let you read it.

Chapter 43: A Name From the Stars

Eragon and Saphira arrived back at their home and were greeted by Murtagh, Thorn, and Draken.

I am glad that it was not too bad, Saphira told Eragon, who nodded at her words. We almost lost everything because of Arya's wrongdoing.

I know, love, Eragon said softly, brushing snouts with his son to issue a proper greeting to him. Draken stepped away happily and padded away with Thorn beside him. It is late and we need to get some sleep. We could go back to the tree…?

Why not sleep here? Saphira asked, padding closer to him. It would be nice to sleep underneath the stars like in the past. Eragon looked over to Murtagh and showed his teeth to smile at him.

Do you need to leave to Nasuada? Eragon asked him. Murtagh smiled and shook his head.

"No," he replied with a small chuckle. "I am here until we complete this thing."

Well, Eragon said turning over to brush his nose with his wife. You better hope that Thorn serves as a good pillow brother. We are going to sleep here tonight.

"The house is not finished," Murtagh protested. "You expect me to just sleep on the ground after such a hard day's work?"

Yes, Saphira jokingly replied. Consider it another 'adventure.'

"Great," Murtagh groaned. "In that case, I will take Thorn and sleep in the home. At least it will shelter me from the cold."

It is not cold brother, Eragon replied. But if you insist. He and Saphira both chuckled as Murtagh called Thorn and entered their home.

It is a beautiful night, Saphira told Eragon while the two watched as Draken began to pad over to them. I think that we should rest under the tree tonight. There we can discuss the name of our newest child.

"Hello father," Draken said in his mature voice. "What are our plans for this evening?"

We are going to discuss your sister's name, dear, Saphira replied with a soft voice. Would you like to assist in it? Draken flapped his wings excitedly, which seemed strange only because the fact that he did that when he was a mere hatchling.

Meet us back here in an hour, Eragon advised him. I would like to spend a little while alone with your mother…? Draken cocked his head.

"Is that wise with my sister inside of her?" he asked innocently. Eragon chuckled loudly.

No, child, he explained. We are not going to mate again any time soon. We just would like some time to talk.

"Very well father," Draken said respectfully. "I will return after the hour." Eragon and Saphira watched as Draken turned to pad towards the home and visit Murtagh.

We are very blessed that he is so wise, Saphira said. Now, why do you want us to be alone? Eragon showed her his white teeth and rubbed his snout against hers.

I just want to stay together, Eragon explained, under the stars…alone. It was how we used to live; should we do it again for old time's sake?

What shall we do? Saphira asked in her gentlest voice.

I just want to be with you, Eragon whispered to her as they began padding towards their destination.. We do not have to do anything in particular. I just want to enjoy us together. We almost lost it all and…? He was cut off by Saphira's gentle laughter.

I would like that, Saphira told him as they reached the tree. I do not wish to be silent though. Can we at least talk?

Of course, he replied, sliding down to his paws underneath the large tree. Saphira mimicked his move. Eragon lifted his head up to stare into the star-filled night sky. It was a beautiful sight and every star shinned brighter than the other before it. Do you ever wonder what is beyond the stars? Saphira lifted her head up to gaze at them as well and snorted as she watched a falling star streak across the black sky.

I do on occasions, Saphira replied. They are beautiful, are they not?

Not as beautiful as you, Eragon whispered to her with his head on his paws. She leaned her neck over to gently lick his cheek before turning her gaze again to the stars above.

I would like to name our daughter on them, she sighed, Perhaps Draken would have a good name for her.

Perhaps, Eragon replied softly. He is overjoyed about this matter. Saphira chuckled and scooted closer to her mate.

Can you blame him? Saphira asked innocently. She showed him her teeth and changed the subject. This is as beautiful a place at night as it is in the daytime.

'Tis, he said, as he covered his wife with one of his velvety black wings. I am glad that you are content with it. Saphira chuckled in her usual choppy growl and licked Eragon's cheek again.

I cannot be happier, she replied. Will our home be finished tomorrow?

We have made great progress have we not? Eragon asked. I will have Murtagh and Thorn fetch our beds from the weavers while Draken and I put up the fence around our territory. Come tomorrow night, we will be in our own bed...of our own home.

I can't wait, Saphira cooed. She took her eyes back up to the sky and suddenly gasped. ERAGON! LOOK! Eragon quickly shot his head up and followed her gaze until his eyes came to a stop on a very familiar constellation. Millions of blue stars had joined to form a perfect figure of a flying dragon in the night sky. Have you seen anything like this?

Nay, Eragon replied in astonishment. I wonder what it means? Saphira showedher teeth without taking her eyes off of the new constellation.

I suppose, Saphira suggested with a soft chuckle, this is a sign.

Of what? Eragon asked. Saphira took her bright sapphire eyes away from the stars and stared lovingly at her husband with her head cocked slightly. Eragon was dumbstruck at her beauty and could not look away.

The stars are telling the world that the dragons have risen again, Saphira explained, still holding her pose. He leaned in and brushed his snout with hers.

Thanks to us, Eragon said, your race will flourish once again…?

Our race, Saphira corrected him. You are as much of a dragon as I am. I would not consider you less than that.

Thank you dear, Eragon said softly, licking her cheek. I love you. Saphira's eyes began to shine brighter as she showed him her teeth.

I always will, she replied lovingly. They both turned towards their home to see Draken dash out of it.

Has it been an hour already? Saphira asked. Eragon looked up at the moon and smiled.

Time flies fast, he said. It was not wasted. I enjoyed our conversation.

I did too, love, Saphira said as Draken drew closer.

"Are you ready?" Draken asked energetically. Eragon and Saphira nodded their heads.

Come, Eragon said. Lay between us. We will figure this out together. Draken growled lowly and squeezed between his mother and father.

"Have you thought of anything?" Draken asked.

We want her to be named after the stars, Saphira explained. Or at least I want her to be. Eragon chuckled.

She can, he told her. Do you know of any names for this, young Draken?

"Equinox?" Draken asked. "I heard an elf mention it and the word has not left my mind since."

I do like that name, Saphira replied. Let us discuss further before we choose.

Agreed, Eragon said. What about Serena?

Serena? Saphira asked. Where did you get that name?

I honestly know not, Eragon replied. What do you think?

I like it too, Saphira explained. Perhaps we will name one of our other children that. All three dragons watched the sky as a falling star shot through the dragon figure constellation.

"I am at a loss," Draken said. "Let me see…?" he paused to think. "What about Kulina?"

I do not think so, Eragon said. Kulina…daughter of Saphira and Eragon. Does that fit, dear? Saphira snorted and shook her head.

Not quite, she said, but it is close.

"Narwa?"

Afraid not son, Eragon replied softly. He turned to Saphira. Temperance?

That sounds more like a good human name, Saphira chuckled. Both Draken and Eragon let out a depressed sigh.

"I have it!" Draken shouted excitedly. "Covin'thra! (A/N: Co-ven-th-rah) An elf used that word to refer to the constellations above. Covin'thra means constellation. What do you think, mother?"

Covin'thra, Eragon said to himself. It just sounds lovely on its own. Covin'thra, daughter of Eragon and Saphira. It works well, does it not.

Then it is settled, Saphira said with a soft sigh. Our daughter's name is Covin'thra. Now I wonder what color she will be?

We will worry about that when she hatches, Eragon comforted. Do not dwell on that.

"I picked a good one father?" Draken asked. Eragon gently scratched his muzzle with his son's.

Yes son, he replied. Your sister will be very content with it. Draken showed his teeth and flapped his wings against his side.

"Covin'thra," Draken said, "sister of Draken." Draken gently took his snout down to Saphira's belly and nudged it. "Rest well sister," he said. "We will meet soon when you hatch."

Okay very short but this was a tough one. I have many to thank for the names:

Tallacus: Covin'thra (A/N: I made up a meaning for this…constellation. Does it fit?)

Blindingfirefly: Narwa and Kiluna

Swimstar and Frosted Pink: Equinox…may definitely come in later.

I think that covers them…if I skipped any let me know.

PEACE!