As this moves on, you may begin to wonder, "Where's Eragon and Saphira? When do they come into play?" Well just be patient, I had to modify this story just for you guys so it will take some time. I can promise you this though, it will be soon. Enjoy the surprise! There are many more to come…

They awoke the next morning and traveled the remaining distance, arriving in the mountain meeting point around noon. As they approached the forested plateau, they noticed a single white dragon standing in the clearing. As Fereno dismounted his dragon, he felt the eyes of countless others boring into his body, each one scrutinizing him as either a meal or a potential threat. He stepped forward to the line of three eggs placed before him.

Are you the one Vorand spoke of?

"I am." Fereno nodded.

Show us your hand.

Fereno raised his right hand to reveal the silvery oval in the center and a strange symbol in the same silver color beneath it on his wrist.

Very well rider, speak the blessing and be gone.

Fereno placed his hands over the three eggs and began to chant the words he had been taught the previous day. As he finished his incantation, he felt a large amount of energy leave him as the dragons inside the eggs were altered to hatch for their rider. He pulled out three velvet bags; one for each of the eggs and placed them tenderly inside. The eggs disappeared into the bags; one of black, one of gold, and one of white. He tied the bags containing the black and gold onto the saddle but kept the one with the white in his arms as he mounted his dragon. Before I go, I was told that your name is Talon. Is this true?

The dragon lifted its lips in a feral smile. That it is, rider. Do not forget it.

Farewell, Talon. Dax crouched and then launched into the air, speeding them towards home with every beat of his massive green wings. Fereno still held the white egg in his lap. Rem…

They are not dead, little one. They told us that they would come back eventually. Why do you continue to treat them as if they were gone? I sense that they will be returning soon.

Are you sure? I wish it was sooner. Fereno sighed.

Dax chuckled. You act like your in love...you aren't are you? Fereno glared at him. I'm just fooling. They were good friends. It will be nice to see them again.

They flew the remainder of the day in silence, catching a fortunate tail wind that carried them back to Kothvír that night. The sun had just set and Fereno jumped off of Dax in front of Kírinare's dwelling place. His silver dragon, Vorand, was resting outside. Fereno took the eggs off the saddle and carried them inside to his master. He looked up from his scrolls again and rushed to take the eggs from his student. "Well done, young rider. This will mean the continuation of our order." He chuckled. "And I have come up with a schedule for your brother. You are to bring him here every morning exactly two hours after sunrise. I will contact you when we finish. But don't think that you get to do nothing." He shook his head. "No, I have found a student for you as well. Do you remember young Skiadem?"

Fereno nodded with a smile. "Of course! He's a good kid." He paused. "Does that mean that he will be presented to the eggs as well?"

The elder elf nodded. "Yes they both shall be. I have great faith in your brother. He seems quite at ease around dragons. He would make an excellent rider."

"Well, I must be going. Dax and I have had a long day and we need our rest. Do Dan and Skiadem know of the schedule?"

Kírinare laughed. "I'm counting on them to keep you to it!"

Fereno joined him in the laughter and then said goodnight. He climbed onto his dragon and they flew to a hut situated in the roots of an incredibly huge tree. Dax landed and walked through the gigantic opening as Fereno slid down his dragon's forearm onto the ground as they entered the large room. The green dragon lay down upon a pad in the corner and his rider stumbled over to him and fell against his side. I'm beat, today was exciting.

Dax yawned and curled around his rider. But think of what could happen now. Dan could become a rider just like you! I wonder what the dragons who hatch will be like…

Fereno was hit once more with Dax's overwhelming sense of loneliness. He rubbed his marked palm across his dragon's side, getting a shiver from the green dragon at the touch. Don't worry, my friend. You will find another dragon in time. The day will come…

I just wish it were sooner. Fereno smiled at the repeated words and closed his eyes for rest.

He awoke to Dax whispering in his mind, Wake up sleepy rider. Dan and Skiadem are here. It's time to go.

The elf stood up and stretched his arms out over his head. He looked out the door and saw two boys standing in the arched entryway with their arms crossed over their chests. He smiled and asked, "I guess you two are ready to go?"

They both nodded. Dax stood up as well and all three got onto his back. He walked out the door and launched himself into the air, his powerful wings stroking the air in flight. As they flew, Fereno greeted the young elf boy in front of him. "Hey Skiadem, how's it going?"

Without turning, the brown haired lad answered. "I'm good, Fere. Just anxious, I guess. Kírinare told me about your assignment, plus I'm nervous about starting my training with you."

Fereno patted him on the shoulder. "I'll go easy on you the first day."

They landed once more outside the home of the elder rider, Kírinare, and dropped to the ground from Dax's shoulders. Vorand was lying underneath a tree, tearing at the bloody haunch of a deer carcass. Skiadem grimaced at the sight and walked into the dwelling behind Dan. Once all three were inside, Kírinare appeared before them from another room.

"So, you are here. Come, we have much to do." He led them to the room he had been previously in. In this room there was naught but a low table and a tall closet. Nestled carefully on velvet cushions were the three eggs that Fereno had retrieved from the wild dragons the day before. Kírinare smiled at them. "We shall find out if either of you two younglings are destined to be a rider. Dan you shall present yourself before each of the three eggs in turn to see if the dragons inside choose you. Skiadem, You shall do the same."

The young elf did not hear him. His attention was focused on the golden egg resting between the other two. Drawn to the egg by some mysterious force, he slowly approached it with an outstretched arm. The very moment he touched its shell, a quiet squeak was heard from within. It began rocking violently back and forth and a crack formed on straight down the middle of the shell. The egg fell apart and in its place stood a small golden dragon.

Sorry that this one is short, lost a bit in translation. More to come soon

Well now, I feel sorry for Dan; no dragon for him. Time's gonna pass quickly in the next few chapters and it will not be as eventful as you may like, but pay attention to them! They are quite important. Y'all come back now ya hear?

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