Chuch, konečně jsem to dokončila :P. Škoda, že jsem se k tomu nedostala dřív, když jsem si ještě pamatovala všechno z knížek a nemusela zmateně listovat a číst starší kapitoly :D. Příště si pořádně rozmyslím, než se vrhnu do něčeho v angličtině, protože tohle teda byl boj.
Several weeks had passed since Aiedail's death. Amma and Flauga were slowly getting used to their life without the orange dragoness, but it was difficult. The Trio became The Duo and everything was strange.
The only one, who didn't appear nearly as upset was Saphira, which angered Flauga immensely. She was the one who defended Aiedail against the wild dragons and now she didn't even seem all too sad that it failed.
She also had been visiting Glaedr more often now. Amma often wondered if maybe Glaedr told her something that eased her pain. Maybe she could talk to him too. She wanted to visit him, but couldn't find a good moment.
It was a foggy morning. Flauga and Amma sat on the terrace of the Hall, glaring into the mist baselessly. They did this often since Aiedail died. They wanted to talk about her, talk themselves out of their grief. But when it came time to speak, neither of them could form a sentence. So they just sat on the terrace and stared, keeping eachother company.
Suddenly, the wood creaked. Saphira stepped out of the building into the cold day. There you are, she said. I was looking for you.
What is it, mom? Do you want to go trainig already?
Oh, no. Actually, Eragon and I thought that we'd give you a free day today. I have something to show you anyway.
Saphira sparked both Flauga and Amma's interest and she knew it. She opened her wings and so did her son. Amma hopped on his back, readying herself for a ride without a saddle. They didn't fly for long. After circling through the air for a minute, Saphira headed for the roof of their home. Flauga knew, that just under there, Eldunarya were stored and some eggs were kept there as well. The roof had a window in it, so that even dragons could get in anytime to listen to the wisdom of long-dead dragons.
Saphira landed with a thud. Saphira! Gleadr said. You finally came to show them?
Ah, yes. Everything has calmed down. People don't mention her as often now and wild dragons stopped checking on us. I think it is safe.
She walked over between the crystal-like jewels full of energy. Each of them stored energy of a dragon, who died, but decided to keep their mind alive in the Eldunarí. Glaedr's one was hidden in the very corner of the room. He liked to keep distant most of the time. But today, he had a second, smaller jewel next to him.
Is that a-
Yes, that's right! Before Aideail left, she asked about creating an Eldunarí. She knew she most likely couldn't win the fight. I hid her heart-of-hearts here, because we needed the situation to calm down. I didn't want wild dragons to find it and break it. But now you guys can, at last, talk again.
Amma's heart was full of joy. She never even dared to hope that this would happen. After hugging Saphira around her neck, she threw herself next to the orange jewel and immediately started talking to it.
Hey, Aie! Can you hear me? It's Amma! I'm here!
Oh, heaven, Amma, I'd been waiting so long to hear you again! These plains and forests were getting lonely.
These what? Flauga asked, confused. Aiedail was supposed to be dead. Was there some kind of afterlife that the other Eldunarya hadn't told them about?
The plains and forests! I've been trying to find a good place to stay, but I need to go farther still. I'm too close to the wild dragons' nesting area.
You mean you are alive?
Well, yes, I am. Lotha taught me a simple spell, that can teleport you. And sometimes you can even pick where to. I tried to make Hothamna as angry as possible, so she would use her fire. That seemed like a good way to make it seem like she killed me.
Where are you? Flauga asked with a squeal. We can go find you!
No! Flauga, you need to let me go. The wild dragons need to think I'm dead. They were right about some things. Our way of fixing the spells would have probably created more problems than it solved. This way, everyone kind of won. I'm alive, but the wild dragons got their way. And you can still speak to me whenever you want. My Eldunarí isn't going anywhere, no matter what happens to me.
And so The Trio went on in secret. Aiedail was miles away, but whenever Flauga and Amma came to speak to her, she felt like she was back home. When Aiedail couldn't hunt, Flauga offered her some of his energy to get her through the day. And whenever the Hall felt too small, Aiedail offered an insight of what the world beyond Algaësia looked like, sending pictures, sounds, smells and tastes all with her mind only.
Every day, longer and longer distance separated them, but in a way, they were closer, than before. Amma knew, that no matter what, they would always remain partners of hearts and minds.
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