What I think should have happened

Reunion-My way

Just then ,Eragon felt Jeod , Horst, and a score of other men from Carvahall hurrying toward them . The villagers slowed as they rounded a tent and glimpsed Saphira . "Horst!" exclaimed Eragon . Stepping forward , he grasped the smith in a bear hug . "it's good to see you again!"

Horst gaped at Eragon , then a delighted grin spread his face. "Blast if it isn't good to see you as well , Eragon . You've filled out since you left."

"You mean since I ran away."

Meeting the villagers was a strange experience for Eragon . Hardship had altered some of the men so much , he barely recognized them . And they treated him differently than before , with a mixture of awe and reverence . It reminded him of a dream , where everything familiar is rendered alien . He was disconcerted by how out of place he felt among them .

When Eragon came to Jeod , he paused ."You know about Brom?"

"Ajihad sent me a message , but I'd like to hear what happened directly from you." Eragon nodded , grave . "As soon as I have the chance , we'll sit down together and have a long talk."

The Jeod moved on to Saphira and bowed to her . "I waited my entire life to see a dragon , and now I have seen two in one day . I am indeed lucky . However , you are the dragon I wanted meet ."

Bending her neck , Saphira touched Jeod on the brow . He shivered at the contact . 'Give him my thanks for helping to rescue me Galbatorix . Otherwise , I would still be languishing in the king's treasury . He was Brom's friend , and so he is our friend .'

After Eragon repeated her words , Jeod said " Atra esterní ono thelduin , Saphira Bjartskular ," surprising them with his knowledge of the Ancient language .

"Where did you go?" Horst asked Roran . "We looked high and low for you after you took off in pursuit of those two magicians."

"Never mind that now . Return to the ship and have everyone disembark ; the Varden are sending us food and shelter . We can sleep on solid ground tonight!" The men cheered.

Eragon watched with interest as Roran issued his commands . When Jeod had departed and the villagers were about to leave , Eragon said , "They trust you . Even Horst obeys you without question . Do you speak for all of Carvahall now?"

" I do"

A roar cut through the air . The roar was not Saphira's .Eragon reeled as Saphira whipped her head around . Thorn and Murtagh had returned . The rider snarled and leapt onto his dragon , as the terrified villagers backed away . Only Roran stayed put . Then , suddenly , Thorn landed in front of the Empires boundary line . What is he playing at ? Eragon thought . A ball of crackling red energy appeared on Murtagh's palm . It flew out of his hand and hit Orik in the head . Orik fell . "ORIK! NO! " yelled Eragon , scrambling off Saphira and dashed to his foster brother's side , closely followed by Roran . The villagers , curious , followed .

When Eragon finally arrived , Orik lay on four gold shields , next to his father . His worst fears had been confirmed . Orik was dead . Tears flowed out of his eyes and down his face as Saphira , Roran and the villagers tried to comfort him . they did not succeed . A red mist desended over Eragon's vision and blue magic crackled over his body from the force of his anger . The villagers backed away , fearfull . Even Roran seemed afraid . Eragon stood , an angry snarl on his face . He yelled at Murtagh

" You killed my foster father . You killed my foster brother . Now I'll kill you !" Murtagh laughed madly and shouted

"And how will you do that , brother !"

" You are no brother of mine !"

" Oh but you are , Eragon , you know that I could not have lied in the Ancient Language , and how are you going to kill me . I have a sword and you do not ?" Eragon snarled and swore , he had not thought of that . He felt a tap on his shoulder . It was Arya . Without a word , she handed him her slim bladed sword .

"Thank you" he said in the Ancient Language . Eragon started towards Murtagh , but Arya grabbed his shoulder , forcing him to face her . She then said

" Be safe , wiol pomnuria ilian " for my happiness .

Eragon nodded and walked towards Murtagh