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The next morning Eragon woke up just after dawn. He slowly put on a fresh tunic that was a soft cream colour, suddenly he jumped up and ran out of the tent to find Saphira. She was just outside of his tent curled up like a cat.
Saphira! Eragon called out through their mental link.
Yes little one, what troubles you? She asked in a voice full of compassion, and to his surprise, regret. Eragon was to worried to think about it and stated, I have to heal your wounds.
Do you have enough energy?
Yes, just sit still. Eragon placed his hand over the cut on her tail and whispered the words, "Waíse heill."
He walked back onto his tent and looked to his right side and watched Roran peacefully sleep, his chest would slowly rise then fall. He did not look like someone that had lost their wife to be.
He thought to himself about how many people he has harmed, and put in danger. His uncle was dead, farm burned down, then shortly after abandoned his cousin, causing his village so much pain and grief. Eragon finished his thought not expecting an answer, but to his surprise he got one.
Don't let this trouble you too much little one, even if you have caused pain and grief, you are the reason for so much hope and rejoice. You are a dragon rider; many people have faith in you.
Eragon couldn't help smiling; even thought he was still upset, Saphira always managed to make him feel better. Thank you for choosing me Saphira, I can't imagine what my life would be like without you by my side.
It would be very boring. She said with a little laugh.
Just as he finished talking with Saphira, Roran stirred. He rose with a loud yawn surveying his surroundings like it was the first time he had seen them.
"Sleep well?" joked Eragon. "Much better than I have in a while." He was surprised by his cousins response, but he kept it to himself.
As they walked out of the tent he spotted Arya walking away from the crowd. He just stared and admired her beauty.
She was wearing all black leather that was tight around her thin body. Her top was strapless revealing her thin arms. He knew that elves did not have visible muscle, but not to underestimate her strength. Then Eragon noticed she seemed so focused on something, then she turned back to her tent.
Don't dwell on it, Said Saphira.
I wasn't. He responded with slight annoyance.
I'm going hunting little one, don't get into too much trouble.
Then she left without saying another word. They continued walking and both Eragon and Roran filled their plates as if they have not eaten in weeks. As he started eating Roran asked, "When will we leave for Katrina?"
"Well," he held on to this word, "first we have to go back to the castle, then I need to inform Nasuada of my intentions and get her permission. Then we will leave." Roran nodded his head in a response.
He changed the topic and said," We should get to the castle around noon; I suggest after we get there you should go to the training field to practice." Roran agreed, but Eragon could tell he felt like he was strong enough to face the Ra'zac. They packed up their tent and soon left with the rest of the army back to the castle.
(Arya's POV)
Arya had just finished eating when she saw Eragon, Roran ,and Saphira walk through the maze of tents. she contacted Saphira with her mind and said, Saphira?,
yes Arya,
I need to talk to you about something important. Meet me by the river,
As you wish.
And don't tell anyone you are coming just say you are going hunting.
She ran over to the river and waited for Saphira. She shortly after arrived with a deer in her mouth.
I wasn't going back hungry. She simply said.
Arya was disgusted by the smell, but she decided to ignore it, there was nothing she could do it was her nature, then she said, "Saphira I have asked you to come here because I have to tell you some very important information."
Your words are safe with me. She said cheerfully,
"As you know yesterday Murtagh told Eragon that Morzan was his father," With a short pause she continued, "I don't think he is."
I already knew that. Saphira stated obviously.
"What?!" Arya asked showing a hint of surprise in her face, then she quickly put on her emotionless mask.
I don't know if I should tell you this, but I suppose I have to now. Brom told be who his real father was and the story behind it all. He told me not to tell Eragon until he was ready; and I think the time nears, but not yet. Arya please do not tell him the truth. Not yet.
"So my suspicion was correct." Arya said under her breath. "I think we should keep this talk to ourselves,"
I agree. Would you like a ride back?
"No I will walk. Thank you." She said the last part weakly
Arya pondered over her conversation with Saphira for a moment then realized she had to get back to the group before they noticed she was gone.
(Eragon's POV)
They arrived at the castle around noon Saphira had caught up with them while they were traveling. Eragon laid his pack on his bed and when for his sword just as someone knocked on the door.
He opened his mind a bit to find out it was Roran and quickly said, "Just a minute Roran." Then he continued to get his sword and then he remembered how Murtagh had taken it.
So he opened the door and saw Roran looked very surprised, Eragon simply said, "Every consciousness feels different."He still looked confused so Eragon explained how you are able to open your mind and feel people, animals etc. "Now we have to go see someone you can come if you like."
Saphira meet me at Angela's room.
Ok little one, are you going to heal Elva?
Yes I will try.
They arrived outside of Angela's door, Eragon knocked on the door ready for Angela to scold him. But when she opened the door she smiled slightly at Eragon then looked at Roran and said, "You must be Roran, Eragon's cousins I only hope you haven't placed any curses like Eragon has."
Then she walked over to Elva's bed and switched her attention to Eragon, "I hope your here to heal her or I can always finish my speech." "No! I'm here to heal her, and I think I have heard all I can of your speech."Eragon said the last part with a small smile.
Roran asked, "What curse?" "You haven't told your cousins Eragon? I suppose your just a little embarrassed by it, don't worry I will tell him. Your cousins Eragon cursed this poor child; she is on the verge of dyeing while Eragon makes a fool of himself at a certain celebration in Ellesmere."Eragon looked at her with a questioning expressing, but all she said was, "Solebum."
They she looked back at Roran and said, "Sorry I haven't introduced myself yet, I am Angela the herbalist." Then Roran said with a surprise. "Are you the herbalist from Teirm?"Angela responded curiously, "Yes, I am from there, how did you hear of me?"
"Gertrude- someone from Carvahall, she wanted to meat you. "she seemed interested, but then she turned her attention back to Eragon, "Well you should get on with it."
He walked up to the child and told her what he was going to do then put her to sleep so she wouldn't feel any more pain. He reviewed the words he was going to say in the ancient language over and over then asked Saphira about them.
They are fine little one don't be scared I am here with you.
He sat down by Elva then uttered the words and the power immediately drained him. Soon the spell was over and he felt faint even with Saphira's help.
Angela obviously noticed this and she got up and returned with a plate of food and a cup of water. When he finished Elva woke up. He asked, "How do you feel?"She responded with a Childs voice again, "I feel great! I no longer hove the burden of everyone else's pain. Thank you Eragon."
"Elva I only fixed what I did wrong." Then he got up to leave with Roran. Right before he left Angela asked, "Has your fortune been true to you?"Eragon knew exactly what she was talking about, she wanted to know about the events she foretold him.
He assumed she would eventually ask, because he remembered how she ones said she would do anything to see how his life turned out.
Little one it is your choice.
Then Eragon replied, "You have not lied, but this is not the time or the place." Then he quickly turned to leave with Roran.
Little one I am going to take a nap I am still tired from the battle.
Ok, meet me at lunch I want to introduce you to the rest of the village. He responded.
As soon as he left the room Roran asked, "What was Angela talking about?" Eragon simply replied, "Nothing to concern you with."
"Why don't you tell me anything anymore, do you not trust me or are you to important of a person to tell me anything. We use to tell each other everything, why are you being so secretive?"Roran snapped back.
"Roran," Eragon said in a calm voice, "I am not trying to keep anything from you, I have just made promises with other people and I cannot keep them if I tell you everything. Come we are going to visit Nasuada for permission to go to Helgrind." Roran followed without debating.
Soon they arrived at the leader of the Vardens door. Eragon showed the four guards at the front of the door his palm while saying, I am Eragon and this is my cousin Roran, we wish to speak with lady Nasuada."
One guard looked at his palm then nodded to the other, and he knocked on the door and went in. He came out and said, "You may enter Shadeslayer."
All four guards gave a short bow and allowed him to pass. They soon walked into Nasuada's room closing the door behind him. Roran gave a little chuckle and said, "You are worshiped hear."Eragon Gave him a small smile with disbelief and then looked up and to his surprise he saw Arya standing to the right of Nasuada.
He felt slightly embarrassed because he knew she could hear Roran's comment. He soon brushed it off and gave a bow to Nasuada and said, "Lady Nasuada I would like to ask your permission to go to Helgrind with my cousin to rescue his wife to be."
Nasuada looked unconvinced so he quickly added, "The Ra'zac have been roaming this land for too long and I wish to rid them so they will not harm any more people."
Eragon looked quickly at Arya and she was no longer avoiding his gaze she was looking right at Roran and himself. This made him feel much better she no longer despised him, then he quickly gave his attention back to Nasuada, for she was about to speak, "Eragon I do agree with you. The Ra'zac have harmed many people, but if you go I want you to take one other person of your choice to help you. I am not going to let the Ra'zac destroy the Vardens only hope." She gave him a small smile and he said, "Thank you my lady I am sure someone would like to come from my village to help us." The he gave another bow and left with Roran.
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