Reunion in the Forest
Chapter 1 - Worries & Plans
Eragon sat meditating on his stump , in the glade in Ellesmera , studying the colony of red ants He had sat there for hours , trying to focus , but it was impossible . Finally , he groaned , standing and walked Oromis's hut .
When he entered , Oromis was waiting
"You couldn't focus could you ?"
"No Master , I can't stop thinking about Roran" Oromis nodded and turned to the mirror he used for magical communication . As Eragon watched , his teacher contacted Arya .
"Oromis-Elda"
"Arya , Eragon is having trouble with his studies and I believe it is because his cousin is in danger . I want you to go with Saphira to Carvahall and bring Roran to Ellesmera ."
"Yes Oromis-Elda."
"Hold on!" exclaimed Eragon . Oromis and Arya looked at him . "I'm not trying to be rude , but how can you just send Saphira thousands of miles away and not even talk to me!"
"Your right Eragon , I apologise , but surely you can handle being away from Saphira for 2 weeks?" said Oromis . Grudgingly , Eragon realised he was right .
"Yes Master" he said forlornly . Oromis turned back to Arya
"You shall leave at sunrise , gather everything you need ."
"Yes Oromis-Elda." Oromis ended the spell and turned to Eragon .
"I am letting you take the rest of the day off so you can spend some time with Saphira before she leaves , I have already told Glaedr and he and Saphira are returning ."
"Thank you Master." They went outside and greeted the dragons who had just landed . Eragon climbed onto Saphira and said "Goodbye Masters ." It was then that an question struck him . "How will I get here without Saphira?" Glaedr chuckled , the rumble shaking the earth .
"I will fly you here and back every day until Saphira's return ." Eragon gasped and said
"It will be an honour , Master" Bowing his head . Glaedr nodded in response . Saphira took off .
They flew for hours as the sun set . Well into the night Saphira said
Sleep little one , I will not let you fall . And so he did as rider and dragon flew together through the night .