Waking up to find himself in emense pain isnt always the best thing. Looking around Kerwin found himself in a room he didnt remember enterring or didnt even recognize for that matter. Finally everything that happend in the past weeks.

Flash back to 3 days ago

"Kerwin do me a favour, go to Garrows farm about a mile down the road from Carvahall. Warn him that somthing is wrong. Hurry!" Brom yelled at Kerwin when he left.

Kerwin was wearing his usuals clothes except with a trench jacket that was made to reach down to someones calfs. Running as fast as he could with his jacket flapping and snapping behind him in the wind he made his way to Garrows farm. He has only been there a couple of times before and on those occasions it was only for some extra money when they needed help with somthing. Reaching a dirt trail that acted as a driveway for the farm he ran down it noticing the foot prints that were leading down to the farm house, as he got closer Kerwin saw that the door was kicked in and was hanging on with just one hinge. Slowing down to make in easier to sneak up on someone he crept up to the doorway and heard "Where isss the sstone?" the voice sent shivers of fear down Kerwins spine and sounded like a snakes hiss.

Walking inside Kerwin saw 2 figures in black cloaks with cowls covering their faces, both figures had hunched backs and were carring swords both aimed at a very pale and bleeding Garrow. "Leave him alone!" Kerwin yelled with more corage in his voice than he actually felt at the moment. One figure turned around and glarred at Kerwin before making clicking noises which the other copied with slight variations.

The on facing him sauntered confidently up to him and raised its sword for a killing slash. When the creature was about 2 meters away it finally clicked 'I could die here today.' Kerwin thought sadly and with that realization came a flood of power in his veins. Following movements that felt natural to him he raized his hands to face palm outwards and a force of red energy came out from them and surrounded Kerwin, the creature just starred at him for a moment before slashing with its sword but the blade was stopped. With only one thing in his head at the moment which was protect Garrow Kerwin made a motion with his right hand and puched his left hand palm out again.

The red energy reacted to both, lashing out with a tentacle like thing at the first and closest creature to knock it back and splitting in half to surround and protect Garrow also. With a his both creatures turned to confront Kerwin and now with just his thoughts he split up his own barrier making 2 parts of it sword like things and keeping the third for a shield. Once again Kerwin was shocked to find that this all came to him naturally and just felt right, so guiding all the collections of energy with just his thoughts he directed every attack made by the blades while making sure that any slashes that slipt past them was blocked by the shield.

"Were getting nowhere here." the shorter of the 2 said from Kerwins right.

"Agreed letsss jussst leave." the other hissed. They both charged forward and ducking under the energy blades stabbed around the shield hit Kerwin in his right arm and left thy before running out of the building, with his connection broken the energy dissapeared back into his body, with a grunt of pain and effort Kerwin stayed on his feet albit a little unsteadily and walked over to Garrow, following his instincts he brought out the energy again and incased them both in it just as an explpsion collaped the building on top of them. Already injured and weak Kerwin didnt have the mental strengh to hold it all off and they both recieved injuries but Garrow was hurt the most.

Finally both of them lost conciousness and with Kerwin passing out the energy keeping the rubble at bay fell on them.

End Flashback

With his memories restored Kerwin realised he still felt that power so to test it he reached out with his palm first towards the draps covering the window and drew on the power directing it to open to the blinds. A small stream of red energy left his hand and engulfed the blinds opening them up all the way to show a bright and sunny day, "So you figured out your abilities." a gruff voice grunted from the doorway.

Looking over in shock Kerwin saw Brom standing there with a sad look on his face, he walked in and went to close the door but before he could Kerwin shut it with the energy simutaniously drawing up and chair for brom to sit in, "When did you discover them?" Brom asked sitting down in the chair beside Kerwins bed.

"After I reached Garrows farm I saw the door kicked in so walking in I saw 2 figures interrogating him. One saw me and approached with a drawn blade when I realized I could die I felt the power and drew on it naturally fending them off while protecting Garrow and me as much as possible. They got the better of me though." Kerwin explained simply.

"These figures discribe them for me." Brom ordered.

"Well there were 2 of them, the tallest baout your height with the other slightly shorter, they wore black cloaks and cowls that completly covered them, they also had a slight hunch ohh and when they talked in sounded like a snakes with a hiss and everything." Kerwin said shivering slightly when he described the voices.

"I was afraid of that. Come we need to go before Eragon runs off on his own to avenge Garrow's death." Brom said, I felt tears prick my eyes at the mention of Garrow but held them back. Getting off the bed I found my left leg and arm wont do much or hold my weight so I used the energy inside me to reinforce them making slight splints with it. Now able to walk he got dressed and grabbed the same coat he wore to the farm finding it only slightly singed and fraying around the edges but knowing it could be fixed easily with a couple of stitches, following Brom outside of the building he found himself in the centre of Carvahall and realized he was in Morns tavern.

Jogging as best he could with Brom a little ahead Kerwin followed him to the edge of town where theys saw Eragon just leaving to get some last minutes supplies. With a sigh of relief Kerwin sat down and checked his leg and arms noticing that the wounds were only stitched together, "Brom, what am I anyways?" Kerwin finally asked.

Brom took in a startled breath beause he was hoping to never have to answer that question, with a sigh he turned part way towards Kerwin kneeling down so they were level with each other before answering, "A demon, thats what you are. All demons are are another race in alagasia, remember those books that you copied about mistical creatures they were all true." he said before turning around reaching into his bag, he drew out his arm to show Kerwin his magic belt but instead of magical stuff there were various pockets full of herbs for healing that he recognized along with 2 short swords and daggers on the lower strap. Handing them to Kerwin he watched as the short boy buckled them on and set it so it was cofortable before fianlly handing him a travelling bag. "In this bag are some bandages along with some books on your race and powers and some on the other races that are not so well known, it also holds all you personall money and medical books that your so fasinated about with some spare clothes and a blancket." he explained.

Kerwin looked inside and indeed saw everthing he mentioned, his scrutiny was cut short when they heard a twig snap. Looking up he saw Eragon approching and saw him looking for his bag and the leather that he had aquired whcih Kerwin noticed Brom had in his hands. "Going somewhere?" Brom asked.

Eragon spun around "Give them back" he snarled out at Brom.

"Why? So you can run off before Garrow is even buried?" Brom said sharply.

"It's none of your business!" Eragon barked temper getting the better of him, "Why did you follow me?"

"We didnt" Brom replied laying empahsis on the we. Taking his cue Kerwin stepped out from hiding still with a limp this time more pronounced becasue his powers werent supporting his leg. "We've been waiting here for you. Now where are you going?" He asked

"Nowhere." Eragon replied snatching the bag and leather from Broms hands.

"I hope you have enough meat to feed you dragon." Brom said innocently, Eragon froze in shock and fear while Kerwin just tried to hide his surprise.

"What are you talking about?" Eragon demanded after he recovered his from his shock.

"Don't fool with me, I know where that mark on your palm came from, the gedway ignasia or shinning palm. You touched a dragon hatchling and I also know that the dragon riders live again."

Kerwin watched as Eragons face went blank and went from one of shock to outrage and finally acceptence, "Fine lets go to Garrows farm we'll talk more there." He siad with only a slight hitch on his uncles name. With a nodd and grimace on Kerwins part they started out towards the farm. With every step Kerwin took his leg hurt more and the fact that he was walking so slow wasnt lost on either Eragon or Brom, finally with a touch of anoyance of having to use his powers again he spread his left palm on his pants leg and guided the energy to incase his upper thy making it easier to move.

Being able to walk faster helped the group reach the farm and when they got there Kerwin was shocked at the destruction and amazed that he and Garrow even somwhat made in out in one piece. Looking around at the sound of flapping wings Kerwin saw a large beast that matched the descriptions of dragons from books fly over them hitting them with large gusts of wind and even knocking Kerwin over forcing him to roll painfully to not jar his arm or leg to badly. Not bothering to get up from his sitting position Kerwin watched as Eragon and Brom approached the dragon, "Sorry if I hurt you." A female voice said in Kerwins head.

Smiling at the dragon gratfully for her concern he listened as she was introduced as Saphira and also watched as she indured her scrutiny by Brom proudly. Slowly getting up with numerous grunts of pain Kerwin stood up once again on unsteady legs before starting to fall to his left as his leg gave out even with his powers supporting most of his weight. Before he could hit the ground he caught around the middle by a large saphire tail. Even as he was caught Kerwin lost conciousness again.

Rushing over both Brom and Eragon helped Saphira set Kerwin on the ground as gently as possible, rolling up his pant leg and shirt sleeve they saw both wounds bleeding vicously, "How'd he get so badly injured?" Eragon gasped when he saw the wounds.

"He did his best to fight off your uncles' killers with his own abilities but was injured in the act." Brom explained taking out herbs and bandages and proceding to wrap Kerwin's wounds up.

"Wait he tried to fight those monsters." Eragon said incredoulousy but with a hint of admiration in his voice, "Wait you said abilities, what do you mean?" he asked.

"You have to ask him that when he comes to." Brom said lifting up Kerwin easily and standing, "Is there somwhere where we can rest in safety?" he asked.

Eragon nodded before setting out in a westerly dircetion with Brom following close behind, directing Saphira to the spot he was going to he had her clear it out so it was more comfotable. It took a couple of hours before they actually reached the clearing but when they did they saw Saphira all ready lieing down comfortably.

Making a smokless fire and placing Kerwin down by it Brom explained how he figured out Eragon being a rider and how he came across Kerwin when he was younger. Then he showed Eragon Zar'oc and gave it to him saying it was his by right because it was a riders blade. Finally with nothing better to do they both fell asleep Brom close to Kerwin and Eragon against Saphira.