You're Safe Chapter Two
A/N: Here's the next chapter of You're Safe. I really like this one. I hope you like it, too!
Disclaimer: I do not own Eragon
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"I have a son, Brom." Morzan sneered. Although he was shocked, the former dragon rider showed no emotion. He would not give Morzan that pleasure. This was a battle, and showing your emotions would give the enemy an advantage over you. "It's true, Brom." Brome knew Morzan was not lying. He could see it in Morzan's pale blue eyes. "His name is Murtagh. He's only three but looks a lot like me, you know."
"I'm surprised a woman would even get within ten feet of you." Brom smirked. He couldn't resist a joke like that.
Frowning, Morzan shot back, "At least, smart women wouldn't. Really Brom, that woman was stupid. Although, she has been quite helpful." Morzan jumped at Brom and their swords clashed in the air. After a few more minutes of exchanging blows, Morzan jumped back. "If you ever meet my son," Morzan began, trying hard not to laugh, "There's one way you can tell he's mine." Interested, Brom let Morzan continue. "On his back is a long scar, from his right shoulder to his left hip. I think it's my best work." Chuckling manically, he jumped at Brom again. Full of rage, Brom jumped at Morzan. They met in the air and sparks flew as the swords met. "Sorry to end this so quickly," Morzan said, out of the blue, "but I must go." Scar, Morzan's blood red dragon, swooped down from the sky and Morzan jumped gracefully on to the saddle. As he flew away, Brom watched and hoped that Morzan's son would escape the cruelty soon.
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When Brom had seen three-year-old Murtagh walk through Carvahall for the first time, he knew who Murtagh's real father was. Although Tornac said to be Murtagh and Eragon's father, he knew it was a lie to protect the two brothers from the bitter tongues of people. Brom could see that, as young as Eragon was, he looked a lot like Selena and Murtagh looked a lot like Morzan. He silently hoped that no one made the connection between Murtagh and his father.
Even though he was quite positive that Murtagh was the son of Morzan, he knew there was only way to confirm his theories. Morzan had told him that a long scar from his right shoulder to his left hip marked the young boy's skin.
Brom had returned from his duel with Morzan a few days ago. He saw that his prayers reached the gods and they protected Murtagh. He had somehow gotten away from Uru'Baen, his father and Gallbatorix.
Brom saw that Murtagh was holding Eragon protectively. He saw that Murtagh looked suspiciously at everyone that walked by. He wondered why Murtagh had taken such a protective position over his baby brother. What was he afraid of in this tiny little town?
Brom knew there was only one person he could go to. There was only one person he could talk to and get the truth about these new arrivals in town. After being introduced to the three new people, he arranged a meeting with his half brother later that night at his small home.
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Garrow had been extra careful to sneak out of his house that night. He wanted no one to know where he was going. He crept out the front door and walked briskly, yet silently, to his half brother's home.
Brom invited Garrow
inside and they got greetings and small talk out of the way, Brom
made some tea, as Garrow got comfortable in the cluttered space. "I'm
going to be blunt, Garrow." Brom began as soon as he sat down. "Has
Selena been living with you?"
Garrow sighed. Brom had a right
to know about his half sister and his family. "Well, she was
living with us, but no longer." He sighed. Brom looked at his
quizzically. "She died after she gave birth to Eragon." Sadness
clouded the two half brothers' face. "Her grave is at the far end
of our farm, so if you want to visit it sometime, you are welcome
to."
"Thank you, Garrow." Brom said somberly. He was close
to his two half siblings. Brom, Garrow and Selena shared the same
mother. Brom's mother had him with her first husband but then
became widowed when he died defending them. Brom's mother took Brom
away and they escaped to Carvahall. There, Brom's mother met
another man and had Garrow and then Selena. Brom's mother and
stepfather died when a deadly plague struck Carvahall. They were some
of the few people Gertrude was unable to save. "Tell me about the
two brothers." Brom said, referring to Murtagh and Eragon. "And
Tornac."
"Selena came to us with Murtagh about six months ago." Garrow began. "I asked Selena about why she had come and Murtagh's father." Garrow paused. "Please, it is our sister's wish that we do not judge her children because of their father. Promise me you will honor that wish." Brom nodded, knowing what was to come. "Murtagh and Eragon's father is Morzan of the Forsworn." Brom did not seem shocked, but wondered is Morzan knew about Eragon.
"Selena left because of how heartlessly Morzan treated their son, although I do not know the details." Brom knew that Garrow meant Murtagh's scar. "Selena wanted to secure a better life for her children, especially Eragon. As far as she knew, Morzan did not know of his second son." Brom sighed, relief filling him up.
"The day after Selena had arrived a man, Tornac that is, came to my farm. He had followed Selena from Uru'Baen to see that they remained safe. He told Selena that he would protect Selena and her sons until he died. He has remained with us ever since, posing as the father of Murtagh and Eragon. He is very dedicated to protecting those two, and even Roran." Garrow smiled. "Tornac and Murtagh seem to have some special bond. I've witnessed it ever since the first day Tornac arrived." Brom nodded.
"I will tell no one of this conversation." Brom promised. "Than you, Garrow. I'm relieved that I know the truth now." Brom and Garrow said their goodbyes and Garrow left. He knew that his sister would be happy that Brom knew what happened. They both owed Brom that knowledge.
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A/N: So? Did you like it? Yes, I made Garrow, Brom and Selena siblings. I think that added a cool little twist there. And the beginning part was what Brom remembered after seeing Murtagh. It was his duel with Morzan, but this time Morzan got out alive. So that's another twist. I hope you want to see what happens next!