The Dawning of the Riders
Many years ago, Alageasia was protected by wolves called the Dragon Riders. These wolves or dogs were only riders because the dragons liked them. If the dragon did not like them, the elves would choose another wolf. There have never been Wolf- dogs as Dragon Riders ever, until now. It is 100 years after Galbatorix (his actual name) destroyed the riders, but kept two eggs for safe keepings. Only one would be female, the other two would be his males. Jenna and some other huskies have just stolen one of Galbatorix's eggs. The king now sends his shade Durza after her to claim the egg back. When Durza almost completed his mission this is what happened.
"Give me back my kings egg, and you shall live, Jenna."
"Durza for killing my companions, I shall make your life even worse! Theverr stenr un atra eka horna!" Traverse stone and let me hear! The egg was gone. It was sent to the Spine, where just by chance someone was there. It was Balto a young wolf - dog who was out hunting for his uncle Boris. Balto took the stone without question thinking that he could trade it for some meat. No one wanted the stone when the found out that he had found it in the Spine. The Spine was a dangerous forest, many had told him to put it back had leave it there. Something kept on telling him to keep the stone. One night after his cousin Roran had left somewhere, the stone hatched to reveal a blue sapphire dragon. The baby had very cute loving eyes, which were also sapphire.
"Your pretty." Balto loved to admire things. He had always took it upon himself to take care of every little defenseless creature he could find. It was only because his mother Aniu sought out her brother Boris and begged him when her pup arrived that he would take care of him or her. His mother was a Arctic Timber wolf, Boris always said Balto reminds him of his sister. For it was true, Balto was almost pure white except for his paws which were black (like Blackstar from Warriors). Balto's mother left the very day Balto was born, after of course naming her son, then left without a trace not telling any one where she was going or if she was ever coming back. She died 4 months after that. The baby dragon would be like Balto's child that he would protect from danger always, so he decided to touch it. As he did, a burning sensation went up his right leg, like liquid fire. The dragon just kept on looking at him with wide curious eyes.
"That hurt." He looked at his paw. There was a silvery mark there now. "What is that? Nevermind that, I figure out how to take care of you."
Many weeks pass by, the dragon continued to grow. Eventually, it was even bigger than Balto! Balto then decided, if the riders were truly returning then this dragon needs to fly. So, he took his dragon into a field and somehow taught her to fly. He was at first happy until he saw her not coming back towards him. He calls it a she because it looks too cute to be male.
"She's gone. I'll miss you little one." As he was leaving, he heard this roar behind him. He turned around and sure enough there was this gigantic sapphire dragon standing there looking at him.
Balto the transformation is complete! I am an adult now!
"What transformation?"
Into becoming a full grown dragon of course! My name is Saphira, and you Balto are my Rider.
You mean me, a wolf- dog, is to be your Rider? Thats never been done before!
It has now. Besides, I've already marked you with the Gedway Igansia or shining palm. You are my one and only Dragon Rider! Now face your destiny and be proad! She then roared very loudly.
"Shhhhhh! Uncle Boris will hear you!" Thats when he heard someone call his name.
"Balto!" It was Brom, Carvahall's storytelller.
"Oh no, its Brom. Go! Fly! Hide!"
Well, why should I?!
"Balto! Come here quickly! Its a fierous beast!" Saphira snarled. No one has the right to call me a beast!
Calm down Saphira. "No Brom, I won't."
"I see. So the generation continues down to you. Tell me Balto, what is her name?" Saphira spoke in his brain.
My name is Saphira, you old man! Never call me a beast again! Or its your head that will be gone! That is a promise!
"My apoligies Saphira. I was only testing your rider, to figure out if he was indeed your rider. Please forgive me. Now we must depart. Lets go."
With that said, Balto, Brom and Saphira set off to the Varden without question or quarrel because Brom along the way told them the kings wolves had been sent to Carvahall to get the egg, which they will not find since Saphira hatched so they have to get to the Varden and quick. Balto along the way discovered magic and almost died, twice. He has also now rode upon Saphira, and raised a pebble without trouble. Also they were going to stop in Gil'ead to save a husky named Jenna, which Balto found out from Saphira it was thanks to her that Balto found Saphira's egg. They rescued her without troubles and also gained another companion named Murtagh (Mur- Tag).
"What do you think Brom? Should we let him join us?"
"Yes as long as he-" Brom stopped because he had heard a very alarming sound. Dragon screeching! "Balto! Call Saphira!"
"Yes Brom." Saphira! Whats going on!
Another Dragon! Two actually! They just attacked me! One of them is sapphire red and the other is a golden color! I'm going to lure them into the trees and onto the ground!
Okay. But be careful! I'll tell Brom!
You do that!
"Brom two dragons showed up and are attacking Saphira. She's going to lure them onto the ground." Brom looked alarmed.
"Balto did Saphira say anything about what those dragons looked like at all?"
"Yes one was a sapphire red and the other was a golden color." Murtagh gasped. "Whats wrong?"
"I should tell you, I am a dragon rider. The red dragon is Thorn, my dragon." He then went blank as the dragons came down. "Thorn stop!" The red dragon left the tangled ball. Brom was staring at the golden dragon. The golden dragon had many scars on it. It was older than both Saphira and Thorn. It looked female but who knows. Then Brom said its name.
"Glaedra?" (note:In the book, Brom's dragons name was Saphira, but I didn't want to confuse people so I did the female version of Glaedr) The gold dragon looked up and went over by Brom. "It is you Glaedra!"
"Brom your a rider?"
"I would have told you but I never knew she had survived. Now lets go to the Varden!"
Balto now is the time to show the world our power. We will not cringe in fear at the slightest attack, but fight back. For we are Dragon and Rider, nothing will come between us.
Yes Saphira!
Saphira then roared as did Thorn and Glaedra. When they reached the Varden, battle was upon them. So they were suited in their best fits in armor. At their different posts, Balto and Saphira were together now.
"Saphira why did you choose me, of all creatures?"
Balto not all dragons were meant to have a rider. I was afraid I was going to be that kind of dragon, after being in the egg for over 100 years. That is until I found you.
That is sweet of you to say.
I love you little one.
And I you, Saphira.
Now lets go into this battle as one?
Yes, what about you, do you want to go as one!?
Of course! Saphira then, mostly to show off, blew fire.
You can breathe fire now!
Yes. Now lets face our destiny as Dragon and Rider, and face our foes without fear!
Yes, Into the sky to win or die! Lets go as soon as Nava gives up the word.
Yes young one.
Thats when they heard the shout "Go!" all the dragons roared, echoing off of the walls, then plunged into the battle without fear. Before Balto knew it, the battle seemed it was won almost at the start. Until, the reinforcements arrived. Durza had brought the kings wolves to burn the entire place to the ground.
"Saphira, go over there and burn the wolves."
Yes, I shall let the other dragons know we have company.
Smart thinking Saphira!
While Saphira blew fire, Balto shot magic arrows into the battle below hitting their targets. Next thing he knew, he was facing Durza, alone with Saphira.
"Come on young rider taste the blood of your dragon! And you there beast! Taste the blood of your rider!"
Balto, rip his heart out of that chest of his!
Violent thoughts Saphira.
Just do it!
Alright, alright.
"Never Durza! Its you who will taste the blood of your creature!" Saphira flew towards the creature. As Balto drew his sword under it, he noticed it went right through it!
"Saphira what is that thing supposed to be?"
Dark Magic, Balto. It is very dangerous. It could kill a dragon in one bite. We must be very careful.
Yes Saphira.
"Whats taking you so long Durza! Scared of the rider and his partner!" He knew he should never talk like that in a battle, but he couldn't help it. Saphira went straight at the creature. She then blew fire.
Feel my fire!
As she started to move around the creature to hit Durza, the dark dragon (which is what it really is, but created by dark magic) bit her in the neck. Remembering what Saphira had told him, Balto freaked out.
"Saphira NO!"
"Hear her scream! You can not help her!"
"No, but Thorn can! Balto get down!" Thorn then blew fire right at Durza, making the creature release Saphira. They then flew to saftey, but still flying.
"Saphira are you okay?" She was bleeding very badly.
I'm fine Balto. Concentrate on the fight.
"How is she Balto?"
"She said she's fine, but I personally think she's lying."
"Alright. Can you hold out with Durza long enough so I can get Brom?"
"Yeah."
"Okay, do not fight until I come back."
Lets go Saphira.
Where? Murtagh just told you to not fight until he gets back!
Yeah I know but, this battle won't be over until Durza dies. I'm sure of it!
I hope so, because this is our lives we are talking about Balto. We could die if this battle rages on any longer.
Then, lets go Saphira!
Yes. Get on my tail. I'll thow you to Durza so you can kill him. I will catch you, I promise.
Okay.
Moments later, once they were in the sight of Durza a fire ball was thrown at the saddle, but Balto was not in the saddle but on the tail.
"Now Saphira!"
Good luck little one!
"Die Durza! Brisingr!" His swords' edge had blue fire surrounding it now as he stabbed the living heart of Durza. Saphira then caught him, but was too weak to land properly. Saphira was slowly dying.
"Saphira your not going to die are you?"
No such thing Balto. I will always live on inside your heart.
"You just said your not going to die, but that just confirms it! Your going to die! Don't die Saphira I need you!"
Balto, you have just proven to the Empire that wolf-dogs can become dragon riders, it only depends upon the wolf-dog. You are my white fuzz ball. I love you little one.
I love you too Saphira.
Balto then blacked out. He woke up 3 days after the battle. Brom and Murtagh were sitting there watching over him.
"Where is Saphira?"
They exchanged glances. Instead of answering, they started to crack up laughing. They are laughing? Their laughing and Saphira is dead! Balto though that. Until, the sound of wings reached his ears, and Saphira appeared.
Saphira! How did you survive? I thought you were a goner.
So did I, Balto. Thanks to Thorn and Glaedra, I was healed the dragon special way.
Thats when a dog came.
"Riders, call your dragons! Trouble outside of the Beor mountains! You three are required!" So Brom and Murtagh called their dragons and they went to go and find this so called trouble.
Saphira what do you think it is?
I think it is just some stupid, no good, brain-washed wolf who doesn't know where he is.
I believe you may be right.
Balto that was saracasm.
Oh.
I don't know what it is.
When the found the trouble, it was a green dragon, and atop this dragon was Balto's cousin, Roran.
To be continued.....
Next part is : Return of the Riders