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Chapter 2
Preparation
Eragon exited the tent. "Can you show me to where the leaders are meeting about the new leader for Alagaësia?"
"Yes, My lord,"
"Please just call me by a previous name; I won't hold this crown for much longer. Nor do I want to."
"Very well, Shadeslayer, please follow me" He was lead by his group of guards to a strangely Normal tent but went in anyway after verbally knocking and asking his guards to stay outside.
"Ah! Eragon glad you decided to join us; we would like your input for the choices" Nasuada chimed.
"Sorry but that is not the purpose of my visit and I wish to have no part in choosing a leader, I fear my word will be taken too heavily right now."
"Then tell us what we can do for ya brother," Orik cheered.
"You mentioned to Islanzadí you each would offer me a favor, I know what I want."
"What would that be Eragon," Nasuada asked.
"As you all know I plan on setting on a journey very soon to explore the Eastern Ocean and need to be very well prepared for a very long journey."
"Aye, though us dwarfs rather the earth, we still have hearts for exploration and are ready to do what is needed to help you on your quest," Orik Boomed.
"Well from the Elves I wish your spell casters fully heal Saphira before the morning breaks and donate as much energy as possible rejuvenating her, as well as filling Brom's ring and the belt with as much magic and energy they will hold,"
"I will of course but, it seems like a waste of a request, unless you are leaving tomorrow," Islanzadí questioned raising an eyebrow.
"That's because I am, Tomorrow night, Also I figured out who I want the power to go to, but I will explain that after my other 3 requests,"
"T-tomorrow, but Eragon that is so soon you should rest and recover after the last fight." Nasuada argued.
"Why are you so eager to leave us Shade Slayer, how did we offend you in such a way?" Orik queried.
"Rushing like this can only lead to disaster Shade Slayer, the others are right this is very unwise of you," Islanzadí got out of her seat as she said this and paced a bit.
"I disagree, as Orik saw I am defiantly not one for politics and this is about to become a political war-zone, one I intend to not be a part of and I know if I stay to rest I will be swept up in that war-zone. I have just saved Alagaësia from the biggest tyrant in history I would rather avoid any war-zones and besides if I get swept up in the Politics I won't be able to leave for month's maybe years and you all know that."
"But, the day after?" Nasuada remarked.
Orik solemnly added "Nay, he speaks the truth; you have grown very wise since we first met Eragon,"
"I thank you Orik for your compliments but I have yet to ask you for your races favor,"
"Anything Shade Slayer,"
"Fill your tunnels with water and swim in them," Eragon said with an overly serious face, so much so it looked kind of funny. Orik stared at him for a moment in total disbelief but then noticed the face he was making and Eragon cracked a smile causing them to both roar in laughter.
"By Korgan's beard that was good, thank you Shade Slayer, I needed that. It's good to know so much war and death hasn't changed you too much."
"Good to hear I am myself, however, my real request is a few things I need for the trip, including a saddle made out of the lightest material you can find that will stay durable against Saphira's scales. Also I will need food that is light as a feather but as hearty your best mead." After earning a good chuckle for his metaphor he continued, "Lastly this one is going to be quite difficult,"
"Please Eragon you know we are in-debt to you for saving us both from Urgle's and Galbatorix, ask away."
"It is not of physical difficulty I ask this, but mental for your race,"
"Shade Slayer, tell me" Orik dropping to a very serious face.
"I wish your race to house Shruikan, Thorn, and Murtagh. As your Brother I hope your race will be able to welcome mine. The Dragons rise is the only place safe enough for them to rest without worry for assassins of past hatred,"
"As I promised we will oblige but it will not be easy for us, the rise will be made restricted to only those three and me. And I will personally watch over them until the ladder is destroyed making the only way to them, by dragon."
"Thank you, Brother Orik," Orik nodded though had entered deep thought on how to explain this to his race. "From the Varden I ask two things, one small and one large."
Nasuada looked right at Eragon, emitting a powerful air about her, "Very well, speak,"
"The first is simply that anyone from Carvahall receives free food rations and proper housing together, along with a few supplies given so they may return and retrieve what is left of their Inheritance."
"That was the small I suppose, now what is the large," Nasuada was showing visible signs of worrying and stress about a request like this, though she had an idea what it might be.
"Release me from my oath,"
"I was afraid you would say that,"
"It is the only way I may leave, without your release I must stay and protect you."
"I can but there must be preparation and the fastest I can do that is by tomorrow evening."
"That is fine, I thank you all for your Eagerness to assist me in this journey, but there is one last request I ask as a favor of you now that yours is repaid."
"This is curious Eragon but speak and we will listen," Nasuada looked up from her thoughts of what she would need to release Eragon.
"Aye," Orik agreed while Islanzadí just nodded.
"We have seen what can happen to someone when power is given to them, or taken. But if we minimize the power, we might prevent future problems like Galbatorix. I suggest we form a Council, one consisting of at least a representative of each race. This will prevent any one person from having complete control and attempting to take over the others since there will always be at least 2 others to stop them." He paused, looking at their expressions of shock and confusion at the new idea.
Nasuada seemed shocked, "We- we will consider it Lord Eragon, however this is going to be hard to think about."
"Thank you, Nasuada, I must rest. If you intend to fulfill my requests, then I recommend you start now. There is preparation to be made, and I must think on who will be replacing me while you think about my idea or the new king."
"Rest well, Shadeslayer," Islanzadí nodded to him. He left the tent and was escorted back to his own by the guards. He thought one thing as he slipped under Saphira's wing and fell into his half-sleep state. 'Politics suck'
Firefox: there all done!
Tails: for now.
Firefox: yea, yea. I will update again hopefully within 2 weeks. Right now I need sleep.
Kyuubi: you dont really think i'm going to sit along with all this and let it be fun and easy do you.
Firefox: I am prepared for you Kyuu dont worry.
Kyuubi: hmph fine, look you worthless humans I need reviews and this is an unusual crossover plan so its not like I can go find a similar story and get advice from that author or anything. So review WORMS!
Firefox: Kyuubi, next time say it a bit nicer I dont want my readers hating me on my third story... dont make me put inuyasha's prayer beads on YOU!
Kyuubi: you wouldnt dare
Firefox: Try me.
Kyuubi:....
Tails: BREAK IT UP AND END THE STORY BEFORE I DO!
Firefox: Hn.
Ja-ne
Nau-kun
