Deanna knocked on the door to the main office and waited. She hoped she was on time to meet with her new boss.

(jms here, Tracy is her new boss, right?)

( right)

Tracy heard the knocking on the door, assuming that it was Deanna. "Come in," she said.

Deanna opened the door and gave a smile. " I'm ready to start" Deanna said waiting for her instructions. She hoped she didn't appear too nervous.

Tracy could see the nervousness coming from Deanna, but knew that she would do fine. She was also glad to see Thalia with her, hoping that she could talk to the Bishie as well, especially since Saphira came back from talking to the Dragon Council earlier this morning. Smiling lightly, she nodded as she told her what her duties would be.

Deanna nodded. She was confident that she would be able to do what was required of her. " Let me know if there's anything else I need to do. " She said.

Tracy nodded. "I'll let you know if I need anything. Also, Saphira got home early this morning, but she was able to tell me that she talked to the council for you Thalia," she said.

" She did? " Thalia said." What did she find out?" Thalia asked and felt a little nervous. She wasn't sure what the Dragon Council's relations were with the Olympians.

"All she told me was that they were okay with it," Tracy replied, although she had a feeling that there were other things involved before the decision was made.

Thalia relaxed a little and was glad she hadn't offended anyone. " What can I do to help the council?" She asked having a feeling that they might want something in return.

"You might have to ask Saphira for details on that, although right now she's still sleeping," Tracy said.

" I'll wait then. " Thalia said knowing that the Council liked to meet at night. " I'll just be with Deanna. " She said.

"That's fine Thalia," Tracy said, knowing that both she and Deanna were still targets.

Thalia joined Deanna at the front desk and would make sure that no one would hurt her trainer. She didn't know how daring these scientists would be.

Eragon also worried about his trainer and friend, making sure to keep an eye on her. While he had a feeling that the scientists wouldn't try anything in broad daylight, he wasn't taking any chances.

"Are you sure we can't just pretend to be trainers?" Nick asked his boss as they waited. They had Bishies, and they were both bored out of their minds. It was also a legitimate question; why couldn't they just pose as trainers, get either of the females to trust them well enough to be led into a trap?

" It's too risky right now. . I think we should wait a few days when their guard is lower. " Jacob said. He didn't want them to suspect anything.

Nick nodded at his boss's answer. He may not have liked it, but it was better than nothing. If only they could something on Tracy's Bishies, then the plan would be able to go off without a hitch. He knew that one of their members still had the Golden Fleece that allowed Thalia to stay human, or so they believed it was because of that that she was human.

Thalia was feeling a bit bored around lunch time and wondered if Saphira was awake. She would wait till she and Deanna went to lunch.

Saphira yawned as she woke up, fully rested. She was glad that the Dragon Council were okay with Thalia's plan, just wanting her word that she would still help protect Tracy and Deanna like she already was.

" Deanna. I'll be right back. I'm going to talk to Saphira for a little bit. I promise I won't take long." Thalia said. She was glad that the dragons were very close to the gym.

"Alright. Just be careful, okay?" Deanna replied as she helped another trainer sign in.

" I will. " Thalia said and went out the door. She hurried toward the stables and asked for entry.

Saphira heard Thalia asking for entry to the stables, granting it quickly, having a feeling she knew what Thalia was going to ask.

Thalia entered and gave a wave to Saphira. " Hope you are doing well. " She said when she got to where Saphira was.