The air was chilled from the coming fall season. The thought of winter coming made Liliana groan because that would mean many more patients. She was walking out of town, down a beaten path towards the woods. Her father had asked her to collect healing herbs before the cold season started.<br/><br/>Liliana was glad to finally find out what the odd feeling was. Halfway to the trees, a large shadow passed overhead. With a whoosh of air, and a loud thud, a large orange striped red dragon landed just a few feet behind her. Swallowing hard and gathering her courage, Liliana slowly turned to face the scaled creature.<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">At last we meet, Liliana</span></span>," said a very deep masculine voice inside of her mind.<br/><br/>Her eyes went wide with wonder and a her brow creased in confusion. "How is it you know my name?"<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">It is you I have come to find. You who will be my new rider, young one.</span></span>" the voice replied.<br/><br/>Dazed, Liliana didn't know how to respond. She stared at the dragon, blinking more than what was necessary, and trying to comprehend what the creature was telling her.<br/><br/>The dragon chuckled, raising his head to its full height. "<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">I am Magnoryn, and you have been chosen, whether you wish it or not.</span></span>"<br/><br/>Frowning, Liliana stared at the dragon, and finally spoke. "Even though you mentioned I have no choice, I would still like to say, I am honored," she paused, curtsying to the dragon, "Magnoryn."<br/><br/>Magnoryn pulled his lips back in a toothy sneer, showing off his cone shaped teeth and black tongue. "<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">That is the first time a new rider has responded so.</span></span>" The dragon lowered his head to Liliana's height, arching his neck. "<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">Come, we shall meet the others.</span></span>"<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #40FF00"><span style="font-style: italic">But my father has a right to know</span></span>," Liliana said, pausing when she realized she was using the same method the dragon had been.<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #FF8040"><span style="font-style: italic">Fine, but there is little time</span></span>," Magnoryn said, as if the words angered him.<br/><br/>"<span style="color: #40FF00"><span style="font-style: italic">I will make it quick, and meet you back here</span></span>," Liliana promised.