New Path

Disclaimer: I don't own Eragon or Eldest, just Arianna and Nolan

A/N: It's been a little while hasn't it. I just got the new book, I'm just reading the preface right now but I like it so far. WARNING: There will be spoilers from Brsingr!

Chapter 1: Remember

The path to Ellesmera was long and difficult but the route they were taking lead them through thick forests, in which only spots of sunlight shined. And as the spots increased, they knew that they were close to Ellesmera. The two of them rode horses behind Ayra, who hadn't spoke to them since the journey had started but it gave them a chance to talk but Arianna was distant. Everything was put in order and from what Arya said, they would be in Ellesmera for a few months.

"I still can't believe he's dead." He said, looking around.

Arianna turned around. "I can't either but he is."

"Is anything wrong?" He asked, not knowing.

"Nothing's wrong, just a lot's changed." Arianna replied.

"So it has nothing to do with what happened?" He said.

"No." Arianna replied simply.

They rode ahead, then stopped further up the road where they'd stay for the night. Arianna and Codas just sat there, one trying to probe the other's mind. Arianna mindlessly sharpened her knife while Codas observed.

How much farther do we have to Ellesmera?

Not much farther, Codas. How long has been since we've been in league with the Varden?

A few months, perhaps. And it's been at least a few days since the battle.

Then, Galbatorix will take the chance and strike us again. We don't know when-

Arianna?

Someone's here. Of course, it's him. Why come and do the dirty work himself?

Codas noticed the others standing up with weapons in hand and only one person came out. Then another and another. Nolan stood with a weapon in hand but Arianna seemed to be indicating for him to get on Codas. He suddenly knew that they came after him and got on the huge dragon.

Codas, fly him to Ellesmera.

What about you?

I'll be fine.

He took off rapidly while Arianna stayed on the ground, dodging a soldier's attack. Nolan noted that she was slower but her blows were powerful. Then he didn't see them at all and Codas flew faster under the cover of night. And now, as he looked around him, the scenery looked familiar. Ayra and Arianna stood in a crowd of injured soldiers.

I thought you were on your way to Ellesmera.

Not yet. I thought you would need my help.

I think we had it under control.

Should we keep heading to Ellesmera?

I agree to that.

Arya and Nolan were in another spot seemingly only staring at each other. Arianna came over and that seemed to break the pattern.

"Arya, should we continue to Ellesmera. I think the King's willing to attack us again, even if it is at night." Arianna asked, unsure of what she would say.

"I agree. We'll get there by dawn if we're fast enough." Arya replied.

They all got up and left what they thought was unnecessary to carry which wasn't much. The soldiers had taken Arianna's sword and she was vulnerable without it. That she knew but didn't have time to realize or care it was gone. Rhunon would have to make her another of course which was a huge undertaking for anyone. But she had enough material for another or at least she hoped she did.


They had made it to Ellesmera safely and were greeted by Queen Islanzadi who pointed Arianna towards the direction of Rhunon's forgery, where she asked and the other seemed to comply.

"Do you have any materials?" She asked.

"Yes." Arianna replied.

She ripped off the necklace from her neck and took out her uncle's knife. And she also had another metal in her hand, another necklace from her mother. She didn't know much about it but it still felt like a part of her was being torn.

"Are you sure that you want to give these up?" She asked.

"I'm sure." Arianna said.

Rhunon looked at her uncertain but when Arianna nodded, she got to working on her blade. Arianna left once again to her quarters where Codas lay contently. His eyes darted towards her.

I spoke to him.

Who?

Nolan.

So you got through to him.

He's different than you.

We're siblings but we're both going to be different.

But I found something similiar.

And what's that?

You're both very valiant and peaceful.