(A/N): Hey Guys! Yes, this chapter is really short, but the next chapter is like, almost 6 times longer. I hope you like it so far! Also, Brynne actually is older than Aubrey, but only by a few minutes.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but Brynne, Aubrey, Carmen, Murtagh, Byron, Faye and the plot line.


Carmen

Fourteen years ago I made a deal with a sorceress. The terms were that if I could find if her son was dead or alive, she would help Murtagh and I when we attempted to retrieve our daughters from Galbatorix's evil clutches; tonight was the eve of their birth, twenty years on. We would attack the castle tonight with some of the Varden. Murtagh and I were to infiltrate Gilead and escape with Aubrey and Brynne, while the other members of the Varden created a small disturbance at the other side of the compound. We were camped just out of the sight of the guards, waiting until the ball has started to attack. My head jerked up as I heard the music commenced, signalling that the ball had started.

"It's time." Murtagh whispered from his position next to me. I nodded and slowly stood up. The other members of the Varden that had agreed to help us split off and began sneaking their way towards the torch lit castle while Murtagh and myself readied each other while the sorceress, Faye, we had recently learned, waited patiently.

"Remember, if need be, my name is Fendrel and you are Eluvia. We are servants of Galbatorix's kingdom." Using magic we changed our appearances so that no one would recognizes us if they saw us. We changed into some peasant clothes and glanced at each other, nodding with approval. Murtagh was now a blond pale boy with a large nose and broad eyebrows. He was now short and podgy, Zar Roc was now fully disguised as a normal sword, this was the easiest way to hide it, because many servant's carried weapons to defend themselves from beggars and such. I had dark brown hair that was almost black, my eyes were different colours and my nose was smaller in proportion to everything else on my face. My skin was darker than usual, my clothes were ragged and hung on me, as most peasants clothes did. I was shorter than usual but I was a lot skinnier than usual, almost anorexic.

"Ready?" I nodded and grimaced.

"It's long overdue." He smiled and started towards the building, the others mirrored our movements but paused for us to get inside before starting.


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