A.N. I apologize in advance for this chapter and promise the following ones will be much better. At least I kept it short. I'm still new to this as this is my first story. Don't give up yet.

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Eragon was in his tent, lying back on his cot and trying to rest, when a messenger arrived. Without a word, he handed Eragon a letter and departed after a quick bow. The letter bore Nasuada's seal and he opened it curiously. They had stopped and told her off all that had passed as soon as he and Arya had returned from their scouting mission. What did she need him for so soon? He had only departed little over an hour ago. Eragon glanced down at the letter. It contained one word: urgent.

Immediately, Eragon stood and grabbed his sword from where it leaned against the frame of his tent. Sending a mental call to Saphira, he joined her outside and they went to Nasuada's tent.

Saphira landed in a cleared area especially for her, and Eragon slipped down. The four Nighthawks guarding the entrance moved aside quickly, recognizing him. He stepped in to find Nasuada pacing, alone with Arya, but neither of them spoke as they were waiting for his arrival. "Eragon." She said with obvious relief. Saphira snaked her huge head through the opening made for her and blinked lazily at the three of them. Nasuada smiled slightly. "I have a new mission for you."

Eragon glanced at Saphira, who was trying to keep her eyes open but failing. "When would we leave?"

"Tonight."

"We cannot leave tonight, Nasuada. Saphira is exhausted. She has been flying all day and needs rest."

Little One, Saphira's voice broke in his mind, let us hear what she has to say before we turn her down. I am a dragon. What is a little weariness to me? She looked to Nasuada. Eragon is right in that I'm tired, but what is the assignment?

Nasuada couldn't help a smile to break over her face. "Do you remember those two women you blessed?" Eragon nodded slowly. "Their mission was to steal the last egg. They have removed it from Uru'baen, but are hiding in Melian, unable to return because they fear being discovered by the soldiers from which they are currently hiding. I wish you to go and take possession of it."

Shock and excitement flooded Eragon's body as he comprehended her words. The last egg! It was in the control of the Varden. Then he frowned. "Why did you not tell us of their mission? Do you not trust us?"

"There was nothing more you could have done to help after blessing them. Besides, it was highly improbable they would succeed. But that is of no moment. The question is will you agree to go?"

Eragon was smiling. Saphira was alert, no longer looking as if she was about to nod off. "We will leave tonight, but I do have one suggestion. Arya should come as well. She was the egg courier and it is only right that she is for this one as well."

"I had planned on sending her as well. I have already told her all the particulars which she will relay to you. I wish you luck."

Eragon looked at Arya. "I will meet you outside your tent in one hour. Be ready to go."