Eragon and Arya chapter 2
As Eragon and Arya entered their home the young dragon Fírnen bounced from Arya's arms on to the table.
"Arya I think he likes it here." Eragon said as he stared to help her remove her coat to dry. Arya watched in amazement as her new dragon bounced around their house like a jack rabbit.
"Eragon, do you think that Fírnen might be hungry?' she asked as she took a seat at their table. Eragon turned to her and said "When Saphira hatched she ate all the things I could find for her." As he walked off to their room. Arya thought for a moment "I better get him something for him to eat." She said as she stood up and walked to their small food cabinet. Even though the cabinet was small it had been enchanted so it could hold a great deal more than a normal one. As Arya opened the cabinet she thought about what to get. "I should ask Fírnen what he would like to eat…" She thought. Because this was the first time she had ever spoken to her dragon she was a bit shy. "Fírnen I was wondering if you might want to eat?" she said in her mental shout. Arya was surprised when he responded in a light musical voice.
"Hello Arya, it is good to have you as my rider, I would like some meat please" he said as he perched on the table like a majestic emerald statue and waited patiently.
"Okay…" she thought as she summoned a steak from the cabinet. Fírnen's eyes started to glow a light green as the steak landed with a sounding thud on the table. Arya walked over to the sink and bathe her hands in the running spring water. Arya sat at the table as Fírnen started to eat his steak. After a few hours the lands outside of their home had turned dark and the candles in their home sprung to life. Arya watched sleepily as Fírnen's head drifted lower and lower. "Come on Fírnen let's get you to bed." She said as she picked him up by the shoulders. Fírnen let loose a slight yawn as Arya set him down in the bundle of blankets that was his bed. "Good night Fírnen." she said as she walked to her bedroom.
The next morning. As Eragon opened his eyes and saw the love of his life, during the night he had wrapped his arms around her slim build and felt connected. Eragon slowly untangled his arms from hers and headed toward the kitchen.
Arya awoke from a slight nudge on her mind and the smell of cooked food. As Arya opened her eyes she could see that Eragon had left the door to their bedroom open which the smell of food to come in.
"Wake up Arya, its time to eat." She heard. Arya looked around the room in confusion as she started to remember about Fírnen.
"Good morning Fírnen, do you know where Eragon went?" she asked as she started to dress in the light green silk dress Eragon had gotten her after they had married.
"Eragon had left early in the morning so he could tell lady Nasuada about what happened." Fírnen replied. "Did he take Saphira with him?"She asked as she picked Fírnen up. "Who is Saphira?" he asked as he tried to squirm out from her arms. "She is an older Fírnen would you like to meet her?" Arya replied as they walked to the pond where Saphira lives.
As Arya and Fírnen entered the pond there was a mist that obscured their view. "Saphira, Are you their?" Arya said in her mental shout. There was no noise except the sound of gentle running water. Suddenly a huge explosion rocked the pond as Saphira burst though the surface like a majestic shining sea serpent. Waves slowly lap at the shore as Saphira slowly pedaled to them. "Hello Arya, this must be Fírnen." Purred Saphira as she snaked her head to get a better look. Water was streaming down Saphira's neck and had completely drenching Arya and Fírnen down to the bone.
"lave maks srude." Muttered Arya, as the magic took affect Arya and Fírnen stared to dry out. Saphira laughed. "If Eragon had known that trick we could have stayed dry as we were traveling to the Varden." she said as the last of the water ran off. "Saphira, meet your brooding mate." Said Arya, as she held Fírnen up for Saphira to see.
"Hello Saphira, I am your b ." Said Fírnen in awe as he looked at Saphira's gleaming blue scales. As Arya gently laid Fírnen on to the banks of the pond Fírnen's claws gripped the sand under his feet as he stared sinking. "Here Fírnen let me help." Said Saphira as she brought down her snout so he could climb on.
As Eragon road his horse on the dusty dirt road he had been blessed by many villagers on his way to Urû'baen where the council of the Varden resided. A small fly flew lazily in front of him. Even though the fly was small Eragon could sense a million of thoughts going on inside its head. Eragon gently waved the fly away so he would not hurt it. After several hours of riding, Eragon had finally reached the city walls. As Eragon approached the entrance to the city two young guards stepped in front of him and asked who he was.
"Soldiers, you do not have to fear me I am an old friend of Lady Nasuada." He told them. The relief that they did not have to fight him was shown on their faces as they let their shoulders sag a little.
"All right you can go in, just don't cause any trouble." The shorter guard said as he stepped aside to let him cross. Eragon thanked the two men and gave them each a gold coin.
"Bring this back to your family and buy the food you need." he said as he trotted of leaving the two soldiers in thanks. As Eragon entered the city he noticed that most of the houses that were damaged in the war repaired and that trade prospered more than ever. As Eragon trotted down the road he heard children playing in a small cottage and their small squeals of laughter. Eragon suddenly felt a pang of home sickness as he remembered how he had left Arya alone in bed. "I'll check on her as soon as I finish my report." He decided as he entered the castle.
As Eragon entered the gathering hall, Eragon felt a presence probing his mind. After several minutes the young magician was satisfied that Eragon meant no harm and severed their contact. "Lady Nasuada has taken up my warning and tightened security." Eragon thought as he strode to the throne room.
Lady Nasuada had been wearing a golden dress and had been on her throne all day speaking with her officials in the dreadful heat. "How much longer does this have to continue?" she thought as the men around her continued their report on taxes. Nasuada just wanted to leave the room immediately and go to her nice cold tub for relief from the heat. "I guess this is what you have to do if you are queen." She thought as the man finished his report. The door to the throne room creaked open as a small head popped around the corner.
"Queen Nasuada, you have a visitor." Said the squire as he walked in to the room.
"Who is it then?" she asked as she stood up. "It is Eragon Shadeslayer my queen." Replied the squire as he stopped in front of the throne. "Send him in then," Nasuada replied with such excitement that the Squire nearly ran to the door.
"Of course my queen, as you wish." He replied as he left the room.
"Excuse me my queen but we haven't finished the meeting." Said one of the officials.
"Gentlemen men we can continue this meeting at a later time, right now I have more pressing matters." She replied as the officials filled out of the room.