Pre-Story Information:
Eragon has not yet been told that Marian and Garrow are not his natural parents and he still belief's so.
This takes place 2 years before Eragon (the book).
Eragon: Adventures into the Spine
Short Story Collection by Niko Jose DelValle
Story 1: The First Adventure
Chapter 1: Starting Out
Eragon put his quiver over his back. He was a lad of 13, green into the world, and about to go on a journey of acceptance. Everyone in the family he was a part of took this adventure, a single hunting trip into the Spine alone. His brother had taken this adventure just a year ago, for everyone took this adventure the day after their thirteen birthdays.
Eragon was confident, but fear still crept into Eragon's heart. Roran had barely made it back alive! He in fact, had to stay at Gertrude's house for three days after his trip with severe injuries. Eragon had proven before he was a better hunter then Roran, but he still did not know if he would make it back ok. But still, this was tradition, and he would follow it. He had spent 13 years preparing for this day, and he would do his best.
Prepared, and with a pack of food, he left his room and the house to find Roran and Garrow waiting for him. He walked to them.
"It looks like you are prepared Eragon." Garrow said. "I wish you luck and god speed. Stay SAFE."
"You worry too much father, I will be fine." Eragon said, not entirely convinced himself.
Eragon turned to Roran and asked, "Any advice?"
"Stay away from cliffs, and be careful not to try and fell a beast that is bigger than you can handle." Roran said seriously. "I made that foolish mistake, and I paid dearly for it. I hope you remember."
"I know what you mean Roran; I heard your story and saw you when you returned." Eragon said.
"Be careful Eragon, try and be the first one who has escaped this journey without scars that are both physical and mental." Roran said, hugging his brother.
Hugging him back, Eragon said, "Do not worry, I will return."
"You had better, who else am I going to beat in a sword fight all the time?" Roran said cheerfully, knowing that he disliked swords; he felt they required more finesse then battle deserved.
"If I remember correctly, I won the last one." Eragon said winking.
"Ah, shut it. Keep what I said to heart and you'll be fine." Roran said.
"Ok, Eragon, if you haven't returned within a week, then we will dispatch search parties." Garrow said.
"Thank you father, I have memorized the route I will take, worry not." Eragon said, and set off up the snowy road. It would take a day before reaching the path that would lead him up into the spine. From there, he would have to track and animal, and fell it within 4 days. He would then have to return within 3. As Garrow had said, they would dispatch a search party if he did not return within a timely fashion.
Thus, Eragon proceeded up the trail, and onto his first adventure into the Spine.