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Description Wings of a Dream:

Chapter Thirteen:

I flew in relative unease, I was not happy about attacking the Raz'ac, but Brom was right, it had to be done.  I sighed in frustration.

What's wrong Fayathon?

I looked back at Saphira, who was flying a little behind me.

Nothing, it's just that these things are crafty, and I almost didn't survive.  If I hadn't been as fast to think as I had been I would most likely have been forced into service with the king.

What happened?

I sighed again, returning my sight to the road ahead, to warn Brom and Eragon of any danger that might come.

I was sleeping in a small clearing near where Eragon found your egg when they found me, I had chosen a spot to stay based on the fact that I blended in well with the foliage and didn't count on anyone even being around.  I was awoken by the most horrendous stench though, turns out it was them, they are very easy to track by scent, but it isn't very pleasant.  I sensed a malevolent aura from them, I could tell that their intents were impure with me, so I led them to believe that I was still asleep.  One attempted to get a noose around my neck, but I sprung into action, and tried to bite him, I don't know if it was a blessing that I missed though, they must taste awful.

She snickered at my last comment.

Anyways, the clearing, if it could be called that, wasn't large enough for me to even try to take flight, and I wasn't about to try to fight cornered, even if they are smaller than me, I figured that they would be an even match for me on open ground, no less in a cramped forest.

So how did you get away?

I was able to attack twice, once with my tail, which gave me valuable information on their speed, I cannot hit them if they see it coming, they are incredibly fast.  My other attack was aimed at the one in front of me, I razed a small area of the forest with a sweep of my flames, again missing, but I wasn't really trying to connect that time, I used it to clear a space for me to get airborne.

You ran after two attacks?  That doesn't inspire confidence in your abilities to protect me or my Rider.

I ran from a fight that I would not win, there is no shame in that, as long as you do not compromise your end goals.  My end goals are not to fight the Empire by myself, they are to see you and Eragon safe, and to recover Arya.

She cocked the draconic equivalent of an eyebrow.  Who's Arya?

I hesitated, not wanting to reveal to much information, She was the one carrying your egg, until your Rider was found, when she is rescued ask her for her end of the story, if she is killed, I will tell you what I know, but know it is not my place to tell other's stories.  When you and Eragon are safe I will ask Brom to accompany me to save her.  If we loose you two, then her sacrifices and the sacrifices of countless others will be in vain, and the king will never be dethroned.

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We traveled for several days, Saphira and I far up in the sky, as to avoid being spotted by any passersby Eragon and Brom together on the ground below, as path weary travelers, which wasn't far from the truth.  I spent most of the time teaching Saphira some of the things that Gleadr had taught me, the intricacies of flight, how to fight against another dragon mid-air, and the such.  She was a gifted flier to begin with, but I could only teach so much.

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Saphira and I had gotten far ahead of Brom and Eragon, again, because their horses could not hope to match our speed, when I spotted Teirm.

Looks like we made it, I bet that's Teirm.

Saphira scanned the area and spotted it too.  She sighed.

What's with you?

It's just that Eragon will be in the city for who knows how long, and won't even get to spend any time with me.  It's not right for a Rider and dragon to be separated for any lengths of time.

You feel a bit neglected, right?

A bit, but I know that it's necessary for him to do this.

I grinned, as best I could, and spotted a place to stay for the both of us, You know, at least you aren't alone out here, we can keep each other company.

She brightened a bit at the prospect.

I can teach you what I know of draconic lore, and other skills that you will need when your Rider isn't with you.

We landed a ways from the city and claimed a small area of the forest to ourselves.  We were close enough to be of assistance if needed, but far enough to not be spotted by the guards on the walls.

I contacted Brom as soon as we were settled.

Hey, we've found a place outside of the view of the guards to stay, any idea how long this stay will be?

No idea, just stay out of view of the city, and we'll be fine.  We're meeting up with another member of the Varden here, we can trust him.

Glad you think so.

I broke contact, I was a little uneasy, but it wore off soon enough.  I sighed, unhappy about being on the sidelines.

Now something is bothering you, what is it?

I laid down and nestled my head into my forepaws.

I just wish sometimes I was still human, I could be helping right now.  I'm just not used to being forced to hide because of what I am, it's a little bothersome.

And I am glad that you are not human, I have a companion that is my own kind, and I get someone to be with, when my Rider is away.

I sighed again.  I had been a dragon for how long, I wondered, a year and a half now?  I had adjusted easily enough to the new set of rules that my body had, flying came easy, hunting took some getting used to, and breathing fire, when I had gotten that I was overjoyed, it proved that I was indeed a dragon, not something that just anyone could say.

What's on your mind now?

Reminiscing.

About?

All the things that I've learned here in  Alagaësia, the things that I've seen, and the things that I've done.  I don't know anyone that can claim that they've become a dragon, let alone have it be true.

She nestled down, seeing that talking might be all that would be happening for the next little while.

You're a human at heart still, aren't you?

What do you mean?

You still feel human, and wish to return to being one, right?<​/i>

I shifted uncomfortably, You know, I don't know.  Being like this came with an unnerving level of comfort, it was like I knew how to be a dragon, without anyone really telling me, but I still know what it's like to be human and I miss it, to a degree.  The ease at which I took to the air is proof enough for me that I was meant to be, at least for some small time, a dragon.  I don't know if I'll ever turn back, but if I don't it won't bother me that badly.

She fell silent, mulling over what I had said.  I used the time to contact Brom, they should have been in the walls by that time.

Brom, you having any problems?

None, at all, why?

Curious.  I'm wondering how long that this will take.

Depends on if we can get in to the records easily or not.  We haven't made contact with my friend, I still have to find his house.

Well, I'll butt out and let you look then, keep me updated, would you?

Alright, I can do that.

I settled in for what I assumed would be a relatively long and uneventful stay.
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LawlipopPrincess [2008-08-04 19:37:40 +0000 UTC]

And I'm done~! Great story so far!

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