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"Time moves quickly. Just think; yesterday, you were a farm boy. Today you are a hero. Tomorrow may see us together again." — Arya.

You woke the next day to Shapira talking to someone. Since her rider was Eragon, you didn't care that she spoke to someone. But it didn't sound like Eragon if you listened more closely. It was... deeper. You gingerly let your blue eyes open and craned your head to look towards the cave entrance. And there stood none other than Murtagh and emerald. had the male dragon traded you for the boy? Huh, you didn't see that coming. You rumbled softly and went back to sleep, figuring that your friend would've to explain himself if he wanted you to talk to him. You didn't mind that he had found another human, but the soul bound you two; you were practically inseparable. You sighed and curled more tightly up in the hope of returning to your dreams. But it seemed like life wanted to mistreat you today as emerald came into the cave. He came over to you and laid down beside you.

He kept quiet, but you knew that he was staring at you due to the burning session in your side. You growled a warning, but he didn't seem to get it, and soon, you had enough. You whipped your head to glare at him. You smirked internally as you saw him jump a little. "now what do you want?" you hissed out, tail lashing, irritated behind you. You saw his golden-green cheeks flash up with a tint of red, and you knew he blushed. You sighed softly, and your gaze softened a little. "I just wanted to say hi and ask if you wanted to fly with me. You left me yesterday..." he trailed off and turned his gaze to another place. You chuckled dryly but decided to give this to him. You weren't mad and couldn't avoid him forever, considering you lived in the same cave. "yeah, you're right, and I'm sorry," you said, making him look at you with surprise.

"Did I just hear you say 'im sorry'?" he gasped, and a smile rose on his lips, making you chuckle. "yeah yeah, I did. and I am. I should have just flown away. I... didn't know what to say. You are the first to confess to me in years or ever. And I don't know if I like you yet," you said and looked away. Once again, you could feel his eyes on you. You then felt something warm on your paws. You frowned and looked down to see emerald holding his bigger ones over yours. You smiled. "I will always love you, my little flower. And it's fine if you don't know your feelings. There's always a new season, you know. And I can wait," he said and kissed your cheek. You giggled and slung your arms around his neck. "thank you," you mumbled.

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Back in your sleeping cave, you and emerald talked over some things, had fun, and went on hunting. The day stretched far, and soon it was time for bed. "you know Murtagh told me that he had found a dragon egg and wanted us to see it tomorrow." emerald said and curled up beside you. You grinned happily that one of your friends had gotten their dragons. So now it wasn't only you and Eragon who had dragons. "well, I'm happy for the boy, and I will help him train his dragon." you said and laid your head on your talons, ready to sleep. You heard an emerald hum and lay his head beside you. "but no falling for that dragon, okay?" he joked, and you chuckled. "no, I promise," you said and fell soon asleep, protected by the one you loved.

-next day-

today was the day Murtagh would show you all his dragons. It hatched last night, and he already imprinted it on it. It was a male. He was a stocky, compact dragon with mighty muscles and limbs for his size. Initially, he was smaller than Saphira, most likely because he was younger but sturdier in build, with thicker legs. His scales are described as the red of wine held up to a light, and his eyes are a sparkling ruby color, while his paws, teeth, and neck spikes are snow-white. He has two cheek spikes, fewer than either Saphira or you, who is more bigger than him too. You are in your human form, cooing over the cute dragon as you watch him and Murtagh play earned. He also has wide, crescent-shaped horns. Black, vertical pupils split his red eyes.

A beautiful young dragon. Soon enough, he would learn to fly, and you would be there for him as well as the other dragons. "today, a new member has joined us," you said while standing with the dragon baby who already reached your knees. "today we have a new brother, a new friend and an alley. His rider is Murtagh Morzansson is a good man. Now I officially declare them as the new riders in our land," you announced, and the people of Varden cheered for the new member of the group. You turned and smiled at teh brown-haired boy who smiled back at you, then called on Thorn, his dragon, who immediately ran to him and pounced on him, making you others laugh. "welcome to the family," you said, and once again everyone cheered. You smiled. Life couldn't be better.

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"sooo, have you thought about that with the mating season?" emerald suddenly asked once you reached your den. You chuckled and turned to face him. "remember you said that you didn't need the answer now?" he nodded. "well, I will give it to you but not now, okay?" you said and pressed a peck on his snout before curling up to sleep. You heard the male dragon squeal, then lay beside you. You sighed happily. Nothing could go wrong or be a better gift now. But little did you know that you wer wrong. Something would go very bad soon, and it would cost the loyalty of two of your friends.

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-Saph