A new beginning

[Mayhem]

Now, this is my first fanfic. It was written in 10 minutes cos I was bored. I know it's not that good and could be longer but I figured that I would post it anyways *grins*

[Mayhem]

The candidates were gathered, the guests were seated, and Kireth's first clutch was about to hatch. 33 eggs and a Gold. Nirra and N'rek stood beside the Queen, who was swaying from side to side. They are to leave me. The candidates had better be worthy She hissed a little, eyes gaining speed and reddening. The candidates closest to her stepped back a pace as her head swung closer to them.
With a fond grin, Nirra steppedto her Queen's head and stroked her headknobs. "It will go well my love. Your babies will be happy with their soulmates" she smiled as she felt the gold start to relax.
Just then, the first of the eggs shook and cracked, spilling a bronze to the floor. He struggled to his feet, creeling his distress, then made for one of the boys at the far end of the grounds. The boy lifted his head, tears streaming down his face. "His name is Karelth" he called out "And he is hungry!" All eyes were on him, people shouting congratulations and chattering as he and his new soulmate walked to the food.
A sudden crack from the eggs had everyone looking towards them. A widespread gasp of horror rose as two of the other eggs rolled into the queen egg and sent it flying. Nirra jumped forwards, only to be faced by an angry gold protecting it. As she struggled to get through to the queen, she heard other pops and cracks as the other eggs hatched, and more cheers as dragonets partnered off. The gold egg lay nearly a quarter dragonlength from the others, not moving, and being guarded by the hissing queen.


She was cramped, her neck hurt and one of her legs was tucked in the most uncomfortable way. With a heave of her wings, she pushed at the shell surrounding her. It was so CRAMPED here! Just as she was gathering her strength for another push, the egg surrounding her heaved of it's own accord, lifting up beneath her and crashing to the floor. She was spun, twisted and banged and eventually was knocked out.


The rest of the eggs had hatched, and new pairs had moved off the sands when Nirra eventualy got through to the egg, Kireth was slumped on the floor, she had heard no movement from the egg. One of the queen candidates who had been watching the egg stiffened suddenly. As the Weyrwoman reached the egg she heard a cry, and looking round, realised that she was the only one to hear it. You must help. I am weak. Help me At that she ran, making for the egg as fast as she could, grabbing a stone as she ran.
As she looked down sorrowfully at the egg, Nirra was startled by someone pushing past her. All she saw was a blur of white before her as the candidate, and that was the only thing it could be, ran to the egg. Kneeling down, she put her hands on the egg, smiling as she heard what she listened for. Taking a deep breath she lifted the stone, bringing it down onto the egg.


Slowly, she came round, hearing the cracks that must be the last of her clutchmates hatching. A cry burst from her, not loud at all, she was so weak, and the air was bad. Reaching out with her mind she called. You must help. I am weak. Help me She crooned as she felt hers recieve the message, and listened as she came to her aid, breathing in her first sweet breath of air as the egg that bound her was shattered. Too weak to support herself, she tumbled to the floor. Bethan, I am Vanerith She looked up at her chosen as the tears coursed down her face. We are together for always, I need to be fed Bethan stood, helping the gold up. By the looks she was getting she would be scorched for doing as she had done, but Vanerith was worth it. Head high, she and her queen walked to the food, their new lives begun.