For three nights Kveykva flew under the disappearing moon. She only flew at night, and they slept, hidden and in turns, during the day on their way to Uru'baen.
'The moon shall be gone when we reach the city.' Kveykva observed.
"Indeed." Agreed Ayiana as she looked up at the sliver of white in the sky. "Nature is even on our side, I have a good feeling about this."
'As do I little rider.'
When the lights of the city came into view Kveykva turned east and hid in a patch of large hills that would serve as their temporary camp. Ayiana sat perched on one and observed the city that she was going to break into.
"I shall go in tomorrow night. To help ensure Galbatorix that the egg is still safe."
'A good idea. Now the sun is rising and we do not wish to be found out. Let us hide and once again act as fugitives.'
Standing slowly, Ayiana turned and climbed down to Kveykva, casting a spell to hide them from unwanted eyes until night once again fell. The day was long, and the sun burned hot as the two took turns sleeping and watching for intruders. Luckily, none knew they were there as night fell.
'Be careful, little one.' Kveykva said as Ayiana prepared to go in.
"I will, do not worry." She replied over her shoulder as she ran to Uru'baen under the cover of the moonless night.
When she reached the surrounding wall, Ayiana stopped and listened and searched with her mind for anyone who might prove problematic. Ensured that she was safe she leaped over the wall and ran into a dark alleyway, continuously searching the city with her mind. She located the egg as she neared Galbatorixs' castle. Ducking farther into the darkness Ayiana grabbed hold of her magic and started to cast the spell.
She spoke in the Ancient Language of silence in the night; of unseen and unknown tricks; of a treasure in the hands of evil; of swapping that treasure with a similar fake; of the very treasure itself, a dragons' egg; of how it could save a race in the correct hands; and of ways to arrive to her without setting off any alarms.
Then, a foot in front of her, the dust stirred but soon settled down. Leaning forward Ayiana saw what she had hoped for, a green dragon egg sat in the dust before her. Glancing around and checking the area with her mind, Ayiana picked up the egg and placed it in a bag she had brought to hide it during her escape. Looking around again as she stood she turned around and ran to the wall, while remaining in the darkness. Jumping over the wall again she repeatedly glanced over her back to ensure she wasn't being followed. She didn't run straight to Kveykva, in case someone was following her, but instead she ran straight south for sometime before changing course over and running back to Kveykva.
'Welcome back, you have the egg?' Kveykva asked upon Ayianas return.
"Yes, I'll contact Eragon as soon as we are a safe distance from the city." Ayiana said as she climbed onto the saddle.
With a soft grunt Kveykva took to the sky again, flying north as fast as her wings could carry her. This time they did not stop for day, instead they flew until they reached the outskirts of Du Weldenvarden.
'First contact Islanzadí, in case we must send her the egg. She is the closest to us. Then contact Nasuada.' Kveykva said.
"A good idea my dragon." Ayiana replied as she took out her Seeing Mirror and cast the spell that would allow her to talk with the queen in Bullridge.
"What is it you wish?" the queen asked after the traditional greeting.
"We have the egg from Galbatorix, and we wish to know what you wish for us to do with it." Ayiana answered.
"Go to Ellesméra, see if he will hatch for either of the children. If not it seems you are forced to leave him there and return to Uru'baen."
"And if he does hatch?"
"Tell Rhunön to train them until either you or Eragon return and to give them a sword that fits them. We cannot loose another rider, especially one so young."
"Understood, we need to contact Nasuada to tell her we have the egg. We shall see you in Uru'baen, my Queen."
"May your sword stay sharp, Ayiana." With that the queen cut off the spell allowing Ayiana to recast it to speak with Nasuada.
"Have you the egg?" Nasuada asked.
"Yes, we are on the outskirts of Du Weldenvarden, it was to much of a risk to contact you the moment we gained hold of the egg. How goes it with Dras Leona?"
"We have won, and are awaiting word of how the dwarven army fares before we move to attack Uru'baen. Eragon told me that he has found the Rock of Kuthian and to tell you when you contacted me."
"Good, that will help a lot if he uses it at the right time. I am off to see if the egg will hatch for either of the elven children and will be unable to contact until I leave the forest. Until then, may the stars watch over you, Nasuada."
"May your sword stay sharp, Ayiana." Nasuada said as Ayiana released the spell. "Now, let us be off back into the surrounding trees of our old home." Ayiana said to Kveykva.
Together the two walked into Du Weldenvarden, when they were deep enough into the forest, Ayiana climbed into the saddle and Kveykva took off towards the elven city.