Author's Note: This is my second story that I plan on continuing. I am sorry that I don't update often, but my family and I have lost internet so it's hard to post chapters. I finally have a chance to, so I am. Please enjoy this new story.
Chapter 1: A Request
Walking along a street, Aurelia was lost in her thoughts when she ran into a soldier. "Oh my. I am so sorry." She said as he turned to her, scowling.
"What is your name?" He demanded, grabbing her arm before she could leave.
"Aurelia, Sarrols daughter." She replied hastily, fearful now of him. She knew that many men, and boys, thought her beautiful because of her fair complexion and long, wavy red hair, and the grace with which she walked and moved. She never tried to appear beautiful or graceful, but many thought she was. She hoped he wouldn't think of anything she could do to repay for running into him. But, as she thought, his angry face turned into one of respect and apology, and he released her arm.
"Aurelia, King Galbatorix has sent me to find you and request that you come to the castle." He said, bowing his head slightly as he spoke. She blinked in surprise.
"Gal-Galbatorix is wanting me to come to his castle?" She repeated, shocked, staring at the soldier. He nodded.
"Yes. He is requesting you come. He has an idea that you might be able to aid this kingdom, but he wants you to be able to help willingly, so he isn't going to force you to come. Unless you refuse." She blinked again. That did not sound like Galbatorix. And how could she help the kingdom? She was a poor girl in this city of trade. Something had to be up.
"How long do I have to decide? Do I have to decide right now?" She asked, thinking a bit while she spoke.
"He told me to find you, tell you, then give you two day's time to decide." He said. She nodded.
"Okay. Where would I find you?" She asked. She was glad she had two days to decide.
"It would be better if I came to you." He said. She thought about that, then nodded.
"Alright." She told him where she lived, then she returned home. She sat down in a chair, still shocked. She thought about all that the request could mean.
The rest of the two days, all she did was thinik. Finally, she came to a decision. When she was woken up the morning of the second day and went to the door, her hair messed up, she knew what her answer was.
"So, Aurelia, what is your answer?" He asked, standing in her doorway, slightly amused by her appearance. She was leaning against a post tiredly, and yawned.
"Sure." She said, yawning again and pushing some hair out of her face. He smiled.
"Great. Get some riding clothes on, and don't bother packing anything. You'll get some fresh and new clothes at the castle, and we will hunt for food." With that, he left to go get the horses from a stable.
She blinked, then shrugged and yawned as she closed the door. She went to a chest of clothes and found a forest green riding dress. She changed out of her nightgown into the riding dress, then brushed out her hair. She pulled on some riding boots, and then went outside.
The soldier was sitting on a black stallion, holding the reins to a gorgous white mare. He started to dismount to help her up, but she mounted the horse easily. He blinked, then smiled as he reseated himself on his stallion's back. "Ready?"
She nodded, and they headed to the gates of the city.