A Meeting with Eragon (For Varden Members)

[Kathena]

Nasuada sighed as she looked around at all of the Varden members at the feast. She knew the feast most likely had to end, since all the dragon riders and people with a rank of importance had to go to the meeting with Eragon. Well maybe at least the others can stay here for awhile. Until it is time to go back to camp at least. She thought to herself. Suddenly, she cleared her throat and looked over the Varden members that had attended the meeting.

"Excuse me," Nasuada began clearly, making her voice loud enough so that the warriors at the few tables that were still occupied turned their heads towards her. "If every dragon rider and everyone with a rank of importance could please have a meeting with Eragon and I. Everyone else could either stay here for a little while longer, or preferably go back to your tents for the rest of the evening. Thank you."

She glanced at all the Varden warriors for another moment before turning and walking away from the table. She stopped when she got to the enterance of the room, waiting for a moment. Nasuada looked at the humans, elves, werecats, Urgals, and dwarves before turning back around and following the path where she had seen the messenger go before her, hoping that the others would soon follow her to meet with Eragon.

[Nandon]

Nandon looked up Instantly as he heard eragons name mentioned he had moved slightly away from the party and was sitting alone at a table drinking though when he heard eragons name mentioned he snapped to attention and quickly stood up... nandon had always wanted to be a rider and even though that seemed highly unlikely at this point nandon accepted his fate mildly and continued on... he slowly stood up and followed nasuada from the room sticking the the flickering shadows which waned and returned under the torch light... if nandon could just meet eragon.. he didnt even have to speak to him just see him that was all...Nandon thought he would just sit in the darkest corner of whatever room the meeting was at and watch... what the others didnt know didnt hurt them yes? So with that idea on his mind he silently pursued nasuada intent on meeting Eragon shadeslayer

[Kathena]

Amanes looked up when Nasuada began talking. When the Varden leader left, she froze. It didn't seem like she had much of a choice, she would have to go to the meeting. She could feel Nystia's excitement from the bond. The purple dragon was way too excited about this. The elf watched Nandon go, and she guessed that made since because he was a spy. He would probably be important enough to go, and he would probably spy on everyone if he couldn't. Same with Silis. The elf glanced over to her adopted sister who seemed just was hesitatnt as she was. Yet, Silis seemed to have a choice while she did not. Amanes was tempted just to stay sitting for she didn't want to be apart of something special. But she could tell that her dragon would be furious if she didn't go. Nystia seemed to want to go very badly, and if she didn't she would probably just listen through Amanes. The elf sighed deeply before looking around once more. Then she decided to talk to Nystia.

Nystia, it's clear that I have to go. Are you going to try to get in as well? Your still small enough to fit into a tent. Amanes asked dragon who didn't even pause for a moment.

Of course! It's not like I'll be that much of a bother to anyone. I only take up as much space as a large dwarf. Or maybe a little more... Either way I am going, because I want to meet Eragon and possibly Saphira. So get in there! Nystia replied with argency in her voice.

Amanes just sighed and nodded. The elf brushed her curly dirty blonde hair out of her face before standing up and following Nasuada and Nandon.

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Silis blinked in surprise. An argent meeting? Now this was something worth watching! As she saw Nandon go she smiled. If he went, that meant she could. They were both spies, and the Varden probably understood that they would sneak into the meeting weather invited or not. So the humanoid simply assumed that they would have no problem with her going.

Silis stood up and run her fingers through her long, sleek black hair. If they told her to leave she would just turn into a werecat and watch from the shadows. She reached up and touched the riverstone necklace that hung around her neck. Then she watched as Amanes stood up and left. The humanoid followed her adopted sister to ther meeting.

[Nandon]

Nandon had to stop himself from letting out a yelp as he was almost caught when nasuada turned around and almost caught him... luckily he had managed to dive into cover again but he had banged his head against a metal grate that was the railing of the outside of the palace.. Nandon looked behind and was sure he saw a flicker of movement... nandon smiled it was silis he was sure... he had known silis would follow him especially when this meeting was called a Urgent meeting.. Nandon slowly peeked around the corner and saw nasuada was gone from his sight and he cursed as he struggled to catch up to her yet remain hidden at the same time

[Rhaxta]

Saphira landed haphazardly outside a large tent that was used as a field hospital during the battle. Eragon scampered from her back and walked in. He routinely went around and set all the spells and tricks he knew to prevent eaves-droppers and spies. Despite this he would ask Arya to double-check his work when she arrived - this information was altogether too precious to dare risk it getting to the empire. After his deliberations he marched back out of the tent only to have Saphira's snout dig into his gutt and ribs.

''Ow!''

'I am not the one storming about the place. Relax, little one. I am excited too but despite it all the ancient could be wrong..'
'The ancient?' speculated Eragon.

Saphira snorted, leaving two trails of smoke lounging about her head in the lazy air.
'He is old, even Glaedr would not know how to address him.'
At that, Eragon pulled the small chest down from where it was nestled safely within Saphira's harness. He let his worn hands rest on the wood for a few moments and a smile slowly crawled across his face.
'Ebrithil, we have wonderful news..'

[fëanàro]

Feanaro had just let the baby dragon he was holding onto the floor when he herd nasuada announcement. He knew that emiryal the boy who he summoned over for wine was the rider of the small golden dragon,it had reacted to obviously to not be rider and dragon so feanaro figuring he would run into emiryal agian let the dragon down so it may join its rider. "If anything I will infourm nasuada of these two or evena better yet maby eragon" he thought to him self. As riders and other people of importance followed nasuada feanaro figures being one of the elven queens better soldiers,messengers,scouts and all around utility man so to speak,felt that he would be granted a pass to meet eragon shade slayer.

Feanaro was also obsessed with wanting to be a rider so meeting eragon he considered a great honor and privilage. Also he will be able to relay certain information to his queen when she arrives if she is ignorant of certain things.

[Kathena]

Nasuada stopped walking as she spotted the large tent. This was where Eragon wanted to meet? A tent that was used as a field hospital? It's better then nothing. She told herself. Or maybe that's just where Eragon and Saphira happened to be at the moment... Either way, this was where the messenger had gone. She looked back as if to see if anyone had actually followed her. Then she turned forward once more and looked at the blue dragon once more. She continued walked towards the tent until she was about ten meters away from the tent and Saphira.

"Hello, Eragon?" Nasuada called to the dragon rider. "Everyone should be coming."

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Amanes slowly followed the path that Nandon and Nasuada had gone down. Suddenly, Nystia informed her that she was going to see her in a few moments. The elf blinked. Had Nystia already left their tent? She was about to ask when she caight a flash of purple out of the corner of her eye. She quickly turned her head to see the young purple dragon walking beside. Nystia's head almost went up to Amanes' waist now. Nystia nodded at her before facing forward and continuing to pad forward. Amanes sighed before doing the same.

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Silis watched as Nystia joined Amanes. Then the humanoid turned her gaze to Nandon. She wasn't going to hide in the shadows. She was simply going to walk in there like the others, and if she was told to leave she would turn into a werecat and spy on them in cat form. It seemed simpler that way. Silis continued to follow them, looking around as she did.

[Nandon]

Nandon stepped out quickly as he saw nasuada had arrived and he mutters "Lady nasuada." Then did the elven gesture of respect before saying "Excuse my bluntness My lady but i was wondering... If i could maybe meet eragon...." Nandon trailed off uncertainly and he looked down at his feet blushing slightly at his bluntness.. he just hoped she would allow him into the meeting

[Nepherion]

Nepherion hated it. Every since he had entered the cluttered mess of the Varden, him nor Starlight had much of any room to do anything. As he ran, he side stepped a mass of people in front of him, and barely made it between two females that was chattering about some commotion from earlier. On his heels, he knew his alabaster dragon was near by, galloping behind him at a speed that was slowed down to keep up with him. Since Terim, Starlight had grown considerably. He was now the size of a medium sized dog and was a little more intimidating than before. The drumming sound of the beast's steady breathe kept Nepherion balanced as he continued to dodge through the crowd to the meeting.

The large thumping of Starlight's paws hitting the ground fainted out as the two stooped to look around. Nepherion placed his hand on his waist and looked around for a gathering of important people, but he mostly searched for Nandon. A elf that he first met and Terim, and that he had sorta adopted as a teacher. Though of course, he was a poor substitute for a Dragon Rider master. He had held his own in the teachings of magic. " Where the hell is that tent at ? " He said looking down towards Starlight. Starlight had blossomed into a totally different creature since those days in Terim. The smooth, white scaled, dragon waved it's snout in the air slowly. With his sensitive nostrils he was smelling out Nandon's scent. When it caught the scent of the elf, he alerted Nepherion to it's direction with a flurry of emotions and images of the slander elf.

With a chuckle between his wide grin, Nepherion rushed off with Starlight leading him. The dragon's glimmering maroon eyes seemed to pierced through many of the humans in the way, pushing them to the side from fear. Nepherion dashed close behind the dragon, intentionally staying out of reach of his spiked tail. It's amazing how many people know not to cross you bud. The dragon turned his dull gaze on Nepherion and with a slight grin, flashed his prideful emotions to him. As the two rode up on the dark queen of the Varden faction, they slowed to a walked and stopped only feet from her. Nepherion as usual rose his hand to the back of his head and grin towards the inattentive Nasuada. " We're sorry for being late. " His grin straighten out, but his eyes remained their joyful appearance. " Really, we had all attentions on arriving early. " He said quickly smiling towards Starlight. The dragon staid on all fours before raising left paw and cleaning it with it's rough tongue. A flap of his pale wings would sweep the dust of the ground below him. Nepherion wore a bache tunic provided by the Varden, and black trousers with brown leather boots. He was little surprised to see the uproar the crowd was in, he wondered why ? Than the beauty of the sapphire dragon shimmered across his face. And he was sure there was no other that could have been. " Saphira... " In awe his voice was no more than a whisper.

[fëanàro]

Feanaro arrived at the tent just as sapheria arrived in all of her splendor the rumors were true she was the most stunning thing feanaro had seen yet. He noticed a rider and his dragon at the tent as well makeing a mental note to introduce him self later feanaro began to scan the area for nandon. He seen this elf earlier at the feast but never got to speak with him,heading up to the tent feanaro felt him self get a bit anxious ever since he was a boy he wanted to be a rider or to even meet one and yet here he was about to meet eiders and dragons. Not wanting to be late or seem rude feanaro picked up his pace till he was around 20 yards from the medical tent everyone was meeting at.

You could smell the death that lingered around the tent or atleast feanaro could his highend elven senses picking up the smell of vomit,blood, and death made his stomach turn. But none the less feanaro approached the tent.

[Kathena]

Nasuada turned around once she heard someone talking to her. It was the elven spy. She listened to him for a moment before smiling at him. Then she turned her attention to Nepherion and Starlight. She glanced down at the white dragon before looking back over at Nandon. "Sure, you may meet him. You can attend the meeting as well, if you would like to." She spoke to the spy before looking over at the younger dragon rider and smiling. "You arrived before many of the others did.

Nasuada looked back up at Eragon and Saphira and smiled. Then her attention flickered over to Feanaro as he approached the tent. At least they had actually come to the meeting. She thought before glancing back at the large blue dragon once more.

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Amanes spotted the tent and continued to approached it in silence. Nystia was right beside her, walking along slowly. The elf looked down at her dragon, and she almost couldn't believe how fast she had grown. True was use to the fact that her head was almost higher then Amanes' waist, but with her wings spread, Nystia was probably larger then the elf all together.

"You're just growing so fast, Nystia." Amanes whispered as she stared at the pruple scaled dragon. Nystia lifted her head and looked at Amanes before sighing.

Please don't do that motherly thing and start crying. It's embaressing. Nystia grunted as she flicked her spiked tail. Amanes laughed softly at her dragon's annoyed expression.

"I won't, but it is funny when you get irritated," Amanes replied as she continued to walk up to the tent. The elf and the purple dragon continued to walk up to the tent until they were along side Nepherion, Starlight, Nandon, and Feanaro. Amanes did the elf sign of respect towards Nasuada before speaking.

"Thank you for allowing us to come, m'lady" Amanes said with a smile. Nystia bowed her head to Nasuada.

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Silis strolled up to the tent in a slow pace, not really trying to get there quickly. Not everyone had left when she did, so she knew she wouldn't be the last creature to arrive anyway. The humanoid brushed her black hair out of her face as she walked. This would be interesting.

As she came closer to the tent, Silis could see Nandon along with the others. That meant she would be allowed to stay without sneaking in. She wasn't sure if she was happy or disappointed about that, but either way it worked. This way she might get to meet Eragon and Saphira as well. She had wanted to meet them offically, but she hadn't cared enough to get it done. She still preferred to keep to herself.

When Silis reached the former medical tent, the humanoid bowed to Nasuada. "Hello, Lady Nasuada. May I attend the meeting? The werecat asked.

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Nasuada looked at Nepherion, Starlight, Nandon, and Feanaro before looking over at the female elf and her purple dragon. "No problem," she said with a smile before glancing over at the other creature. It was plain to see that she was a werecat, another spy.

"You may indeed," Nasuada replied, her smile still on her face. It was forced, but still convincing. Then she looked back at Eragon and Saphira once more, waiting for a response.

[Nandon]

Nandon smiled broadly he hadnt expected to be able to attend as well he did the elven salute again and said "Thank you Lady nasuada." before he repeated the gesture again in excitement.. he saw the smile and being better at reading facial gestures then most frowned lightly.. he had guessed she would be exhausted and could understand the feeling.. then he saw feanaro and smirked he had wanted to talk to the other elf at the feast but nandon had kind of drifted off on his own.. then his eyes saw silis and he shook his head lightly reaching out his mind in that direction before saying "Disappointed you didn't have to sneak in?" then nandon turned his gaze to the purple dragon and held out one hand as if to pet the snout but then withdrew it for a second and said "My My oh great dragon your scales are quite a pretty color..." nandon said then unable to stop his curiosity he turned to the rider "May i touch your dragons snout?"

[Kathena]

Silis was slightly shocked when Nandon reached his mind out to her, but she soon relaxed after she listened. Very disappointed actually. There are upsides to being a werecat and a spy, and sneaking into places as a large cat is one of them. I don't like being given the opition to do something. I like the hard way. The humanoid replied through her mind.

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Nystia watched Nandon reached out his hand and withdraw it. Then she listened to him and grinned. She reached out her mind to him so that she could respond instead of her rider. Well, thank you. And sure, go ahead. I don't bite. Elves anyway. The purple dragon replied.

Amanes laughed slightly. "I'm sorry about her. She didn't mean it. Of course you can." The elf replied with a smile. Nystia glanced up at her rider and smiled.

Of course was kidding. I've never bit a soul, Nystia replied with a small chuckle.

[Nandon]

smiles and gently pats the dragon on the snout marveling at the gorgeous purple scales then turning back to the rider a grin still on his face he says "Thank you... What is his or her name?" Nandon says feeling slightly nervous around all the riders and dragons.

[Nepherion]

Looking over the beautiful beast, Nepherion couldn't help but have widen eyes. Her scales were dazzling and her eyes were brighter than newly polished sapphires. He took a large gulp and looked down towards Starlight, feeling his admiration and slight crush on the beast. Nepherion's cheek flustered up from his dragon infatuation. I guess we know why they call her the most beautiful creature in Alagesia. The white dragon extended his milky wings upwards before standing up slightly on hind legs, while his front forelegs curved on his chest. Starlight blasted an array of emotions into Nepherion's mind than finally said. She is indeed beautiful, more beautiful than the deepest oceans.

Nepherion nodded his head casually. Mhmm..That she is - Confused for a moment, Nepherion looked towards Starlight with astonishment in his eyes. He completely took his eyes off of Eragon and Saphira . Starlight... Did you just talk ? With indifferent eyes, the pearly scaled dragon brought his wings to his side and dropped back down to his paws. Yes, Nepherion. I did. Are you surprised ? Nepherion crossed his arms and smiled. Why wouldn't I be, this is your first time speaking. I never imagined your voice would be so regal. Starlight brought his eyes to Nepherion. And how would you prefer I sound, Like a farmer. Dragons are meant to be the wisest and strongest of creatures. This is a voice fit for a king. Though he was right, it was fit for royalty. One could still here his youth, the sound of teen prince.

Nepherion smiled and folded his arms behind his head. Oh well, I'm just happy that you can convey your emotions through words now... Starlight walked up to Nepherion's side and nudged his thigh. Calm yourself, pale one. My words are not as important as theirs. His white tail swayed on the ground, tarnishing his scales a little. When Nepherion looked the dragon over, he begin to think of just how beautiful he was. He could rival Saphira , actually. Have you always been this.. this.. stunning ? He spoke, finally finding the word. .. Of course I have. If she is the most beautiful, than I'am the most majestic. With that Nepherion turned his attention back on Eragon, Saphira , and Nasuada. This was a milestone for him and Starlight. The very first time they had a physical conversation.

[fëanàro]

As feanaro approached nasuada he felt a twinge of excitement that he hid by trying to look as normal as possible, finally being Blessed enugh to meet dragons and riders and the dragons were every bit as stunning as the stories of old told. Finally arriving at the front of the medical tent feanaro gave the traditional elven greetings to the leader of the varden before speaking to her in his mellow friendly voice "lady nasuada I am feanaro we meet briefly at the feast if you remember I informed you about the queen and her armies."waiting for a brief few seconds so nasuada could gather his words feanaro finished "I would consider it also a great honor if I could be allowed to join this meeting the prospect of meeting dragons and there riders is something I've day dreams about ever since I was a young boy,also I feal anythings important I could also convey to my queen so she is up to speed".

Feanaro stood there waiting patiently for nasuada answer witch he hoped was a yes, during this tine he found him self starring at a majestic looking white dragon and it really was a site to see. Adjusting his dual elven long knives that were slung across his back in an X feanaro grew slightly nervous at the thought of being in a tent with future ledgens of alagaesia,spotting nandon agian feanaro smirked to him self he made a mental note to find him if granted access to the meet

[Ember]

Arya had been speaking with Issie, leaning against the crystal dragon her friend had bonded with. She was more concerned with Issie's sudden distance from the elven race, worrying and intriguing. Especially when she had heard the reasons. Reasons she could understand perfectly well. Once this was over... if it was ever over, the elves would not wish for her to leave. Dragons were rare and even Saphira was expected to help the re-population of the mighty race. Tie was another female dragon and thus another source of reproduction. Tie was young but Issie was wise, she knew that was not a life for a dragon nor a rider. She loved her race, her family, her friends and Arya in particular but Tie was her main concern when thinking of the future. If there was a future.

"I will stay in touch," Issie spoke, bringing Arya from the thoughts of such a future, of maybe a family and a life, a life not involving Eragon. The pain was stronger than she would have thought at such a thought. Her whole life had been about restoring the riders, and over throwing the King. If that was done, Arya would be at a loss of what to do with herself. She wondered if Eragon thought of such a thing... "But I want to travel, to be free after this..." Issie sighed. "With no fear."

Arya nodded with a small smile tweaking at her lips. "Yes, it is only right for a dragon and rider to be free," she shook her head. "Excuse me," Arya smiled to her friend who was on her way to a hunting session. The leader of the Varden was speaking and even though Arya had good hearing, she couldn't hear from as far away as she had been. Something about Eragon... "Issie, wait a moment," she called back to both dragon and rider. Tierar had already been in the air when Arya hailed to them. The crystal dragon swept over the crowd gathering around Nasuada and brought her wings in tightly to try and slow her flight. It was harder to stop suddenly when you were bigger. Instead she swept over the crowd and ventured for another place to land close by. That was until she saw a fellow blue dragon, much larger than her. Issie's interested piqued, was this the dragon she had helped Arya save from the clutches of the King? She'd noticed Arya had shot off after them when they hadn't landed and resisted the urge to ask the question through the mind. If it was the same dragon, grown beautiful and strong, then her rider was Eragon and was nearly elf himself. Tie landed neatly beside Saphira at the same moment Arya arrived.

"Eragon!" Arya exclaimed rather happily, she hadn't seen him in a long time, having been helping Issie in her training with Tierar. He looked healthy and well. Arya's eyes moved automatically to look for his bodyguards but they did not appear to be in obvious sight.

[Emiryal ♕]

The baby golden dragon, who had yet to be named, had watched Fearnaro leave the feast after he had let her down. Caspian had been no where in sight. He avoided her most of the time anyways so it was no surprise. He had been helping serve the food so he probably was cleaning up now. Either way where ever Feanaro was going seemed interesting.

She'd find Caspian later. She bounded after the group following Nasuada. She was pleasantly surprised to see other dragons going...well where ever this group was headed to. She was the only dragon here who did not have her rider with her. She felt left out and wanted Caspian, but....

She was cut off in thought when she spotted Saphira. The glittering blue scales were a rich shade of blue. The baby golden dragon glanced at her own scales. They were clean of course but they were not like Saphira's. Mainly because she was still a baby and her scales were softer than an adult dragon's and meant to allow fast growth.

The dragon headless of what was going on or who Eragon even was bounded over to Saphira and stopped right under her head. She stood up on her hind legs to try and reach Saphira's head. All she managed to do was fall over in a furry of flapping gold wings to break her fall. Saphira fascinated her for some reason that she wasn't quite sure of.

[Kathena]

Amanes smiled sweetly before replying, "Her name is Nystia." She glanced over at the purple dragon as she spoke, her curly, dirty blonde hair falling in her face as she did. Then she brushed it away with her hand before looking back at Nandon.

Nystia smiled at Nandon before her eyes began to wonder. Her purple scales looked dazzling in the moonlight, but as she looked at Starlight and then at Saphira she could tell that she was not alone. All the dragons seemed to look beautiful, and Saphira's blue scales were the most amazing indeed. Her name seemed to fit her, Saphira Brightscales. Then the purple dragon glanced around once more until a golden color caught her eye. She turned to see the golden dragon she had seen before.

Nystia called to the golden dragon happily, hoping to get it's attention.

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Silis felt slightly uncomfortable in humanoid form, but she simply stood in place anyway. She didn't seem to have any chose, but look around at the other Varden members that had joined together to attend the meeting.

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Nasuada glanced over at Arya as the elf approached Eragon and Saphira. WIth a sigh of relief, her shoudlers relaxed. It was good that Arya was now here, for she needed to hear what Eragon had to say as the representive of Queen Izlandzadi.

Then Nasuada turned to Feanaro and listened to him. Then she smiled and replied, "Well, thank you again for informing me about the queen and her armies. And I would love it if you attended the meeting. It is nice to know that you would enjoy coming to the meeting."

[Nandon]

Nandon smiles broadly looking over at the purple dragon before turning back to the rider "A good name." Then he looks around and sees feanaro and makes a mental note to meet him later... then he turns back to the rider and says "Ah excuse my manors... I forgot to ask your name fair elf." He says smiling lightly he seemed happy being near the dragons and riders as well as elves.. it had been a long time since he had been near other elves and he had never been near a dragon before and he felt the presence exciting.. Smiling broadly still he looked around trying to figure out when this meeting was going to start.