Don't own nadda, and this was purely plot bunnies! The begining was short but it will lengthen considerably!
Eragon sighed as he lay on the small bed, still in the small town of Tarnag. Their leave had been delayed due to a storm and at the moment he was confined to his room because of it. Without anything to do his mind turned to Roran and Carvahall.
He wondered how they were, it had truly been ages since he thought of him. For a moment he idly paused, debating on if he should scry him or not. Curiosity got the best of him and he grabbed the bowl of water next to his bed.
With a deep breath he reached for the magic "Draumr kopa" he muttered. To his shock he saw Roran in Carvahall, but he was fighting the Ra'zac. Eragon felt fear tug at his heart, he had to help. But he was to far, and he was already heading towards the elves.
With relief he saw the Ra'zac retreat, but he could see them say something to Roran. He didn't know what to do, he couldn't abandon his family. His thoughts were quickly interrupted as Arya knocked on his door before entering.
Eragon quickly released the magic in surprise, knocking the bowl to the ground. Arya raised an eyebrow as Eragon hurried and cleaned it up, placing the shattered pieces to the side. He then smiled nervously at Arya, his fear threatening to envelope him from what he saw "Yes?" he asked.
Arya crossed her arms "You are troubled" she commented. Eragon sighed, worry showing clearly on his face "I scried my cousin, he was under attack from the Ra'zac, they fled but I fear they will attack again" he said.
Arya remained silent, and as she did tension began to eat at Eragon "What do you want to do?" she asked. Eragon blinked in surprise at the question "I want to go and help defend him! He's the only family I've got!" he said defensively.
Arya nodded "You are aware that your arrival will make it so that the villagers must leave their homes?" she asked. Eragon paused before nodding "I understand that if I appear then they must leave but I would be willing to take them to the Varden, the whole town if that is what grants them safety" he said, his voice quivering.
Silence prevailed and Eragon felt a sense of hopelessness come over him "The two of us will leave tonight to go help" she said before turning and leaving. For a moment Eragon stared after her before he sunk to his knees, relief coursing through him "I will help Roran" he said determinedly.
He then felt Saphira join minds with his. We will both, this time I will not hide, I will help fight the Ra'zac and free your town, she told him gently. Eragon felt a small smile tug at his lips, he wanted so much to see Roran and this way he could rescue his cousin and possibly avenge Garrow on the Ra'zac once and for all.
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Eragon tightened his cloak around him as he waited for Arya at the courtyard with Saphira. He knew perfectly well to be patient, especially considering he had arrived early. He felt guilty leaving Orik behind but knew he had no choice.
He perked up as he heard footsteps but instantly relaxed when he saw Arya walking towards him "You are ready?" she asked. Eragon took a deep breath "As ready as I'll ever be" he said. Saphira nudged him with her nose Your heart is filled with much fear and worry, your nest mate will be fine until we get there she soothed.
Eragon smiled slightly at her words but his mind still troubled him. Arya remained silent as she motioned for him to get on Saphira. He did so and then turned to help Arya on, something she ignored, instead opting to climb on herself.
Eragon felt a surge of joy as Saphira took off and with a small sense of peace at the feeling he looked to the sky before shouting out in his mind, I'm coming Roran…
