I think this is probably my favorite chapter I've seen from you. I mean, compare this one to your first chapter in A Change In The Stars. See the difference?

I really just loved the whole scene and the love between her and her dragon.

Ohh, that was a good post.

Poor Maventh, with her pre-hatching jitters.

More please.

Now I like Vell about twenty times more and want her to get the queen unless a green would be better, am confused about Rija who I dislike a bit more but hope she gets better there's obviously something wrong in her life, and positively hate that girl who starts with an S you know the one who was all snarkity. Aw :( *tear* Maventh, it'll be ok!

*sighs* I really love the world which you built around your characters. I totally got caught up and continued with this fanfiction. Can't wait to see where it goes from here! And... I'm not placing any bets on who'll get the queen. ;)

Hey! A sequel! We. :) Poor Mav. And i like Vell too. :)

Ok, I'm going to take a minute to babble about how much I love your writing. I spent two hours reading A Change In The Stars, I just couldn't stop. And every time I read one of you A/N's that said it was over, I wanted to cry. I was THRILLED when I found the sequel, and now I'm sad again because you only have three chapters. I feel like Arryn is a real person with real struggles, and that's really hard to do... believe me, I know. I'm an author too. All of your characters are so realistic! I can't wait for an update... so write fast!

I don't care if she's "too pretty" (there ain't no such thing...lol) I like her a lot more than the girl whose name starts with an R...anyway...I like Vell and she better Impress the queen. :) She'd be a great queen rider, I like her so far. I don't like the girl who starts with an R...see I can't even remember her name. Raja...Rija...Rija? could be. Lol anyway...loved the first story, loving the sequel. :):) Can't wait for more!

Nice foreshadowing with "love is hurt." ) Excellent interactions, per usual, I enjoyed the "maternity conversation" with the blend of new caution and old spirit. Good setup with the parents and Ursina mistaking the "young, feminine voice" was a nice touch too.

Hey, did I mention how great it is to read your writing again?) I'm thinking this'll turn out awesome. Have fun writing.

I have to say, this is a great story. You're one of the best writers in the Anne McCaffrey section. I really enjoyed A Change in the Stars, and you've done a fine job with the sequel so far. Keep up the good work, and update soon!

~Lioness's Heart

I see the beginning of another great story. Somehow, I just have a feeling that Vell's going to be the one that gets the queen. Don't know why...maybe it's because you've started to develop her more than any of the others. Personally, I don't see any problem with chewing on nails even if I don't do it. Instead I chew on pens.

I loved the last story - I always did wonder why greens never laid even though they could!

Looking forward to this one with aniticipation!

Thank you! I love this story and your characters.

Great start to this story,loved the last one. Cant wait to read more. Your one of the best writers on here as far as adding keeping the story going. Most writers seem to have to put alot of fluff into it just to fill the pages. But yours make a reader want to keep reading. Hope you keep going.:)

Arwen, I love your writing, and I'm so glad you're back from Japan. Great first chapter, can't wait for more.