HEY THIS IS MY FIRST ERAGON FIC. HOPE YOU LIKE IT...MORE CHAPTERS TO COME.

Roland landed on the outskirts of the Du Weldenvarden Forest. Roland helped Fena from the saddle and gently placed her on the ground. He sighed heavily for he had not seen the forest in many years. She quietly smiled at him, but did not speak. He waited patiently as well as Sirrush who stood tentatively at his side. No more than 5 minutes had gone by when two elves stepped from the forest. It was Nari and Lifaen. They stared at Roland for a minute hardly believing it to be him. Then large grins crossed their faces.

"Roland! You've come back!" they shouted and shook hands with him. They greeted Fena as well once Roland had introduced her. Roland grinned.

They greeted Sirrush as well who returned the gesture.

They ushered them into the forest. He followed them down one of the well guarded paths leading to Ellesmera. This was Roland's home for he remembered little of Vroengard. He immersed himself once again in the beauty of the forest taking in what he had so sorely missed. They stopped some ways into the forest.

"Rest here for tonight, Roland," said Nari.

"We shall inform the Queen of your arrival. We will return for you soon," said Lifaen.

Roland bid them farewell and watched them dissipate into the forest. He traced his fingers along the trees and touched the flowers and moss growing at their bases. It had been long since he had seen such beauty. Everything was different in the forest compared to the outside world. Fena also took in the surrounding beauty. She plucked a flower from the ground and twirled it in her fingers. She studied it closely and then placed it behind her ear.

"You might want to rest. It may be awhile before their return."

"Roland, this must have been a beautiful place to grow up in."

"It was and still is."

Fena removed her satchel from Sirrush and spread out her blanket and drifted off into sleep. Roland leaned himself against a tree with one leg up and the other resting out in front of him on the ground. He rubbed the stubbly beard that was growing in. Soon sleep caught up with Roland and he soon began to doze. He had been asleep no more than an hour when he heard movement. Roland's slowly opened to find Nari and Lifaen patiently waiting. He stood and roused Fena from her sleep.

"Come on its time to go. . ."

He helped her pack her things, and they followed the two elves into the forest.

"How long has it been, Roland? Since you have seen these trees?" asked Nari.

"Far too long, 25 years . . ."

Roland stared at the ground and the full effect of his absence stuck him. It has been far too long. The time went by so fast, but now as I stand here in the mists of the Nari and Lifaen and of the forest I know how much I've long to return. They were silent the rest of the way. They two elves could sense Roland's emotions and didn't wish to discuss his disappearance until the proper time. Soon the city of Ellesmera came into view through the trees and Roland's heart leaped. The lamps were lit all throughout the city and it was as if they had walked into a dream. They continued to follow Nari and Lifaen to the Queen Islanzadi's quarters. Yet before they could enter, the door opened and out stepped the Queen who quickly embraced the stunned dragon rider. She motioned to two elves standing to her right.

"Quickly fetch those that are needed." She ordered.

They both nodded and dashed off. The elf knocked upon Eragon's door. He quickly rose and met the elf.

"You're needed. . ." before Eragon could question further the elf was gone.

The other knocked on the door of Orik was fast asleep in the company of a flask. He rose and stumbled from bed to open the door.

"You're needed . . ."

Oromis was cooking something when the spoon he held dropped the floor making a faint "clink". He looked towards his door where the elf stood. They nodded towards each other. Glaedr had already landed.

He's returned.

The second elf had reached Arya's door and bounded on it. There was a few footsteps and then the door opened.

"M' Lady you're needed immediately. . ."

"What is it?"

The elf just simply stared at her not able to find the words for a reply. He dashed off with Arya at his heels. Then she saw what made the elf speechless.

"Roland . . ."

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