Chapter 4

Chapter 4...did i say that already? No? I thought i did, well anyways, Chapter 4...
Twilight came and went, until all was dark but the light of the full moon. Two figures sat bravely on the back of a young dragon, as it sailed into the endless and fragile night.

Experiencing flight was something not many got to do in Alagaesia, but the new exposure left Roran wordless and bewildered. Saphira traveled at great speed, bouncing up and down in exotic motions. The wind scraped Roran's face like knives, as he bent down low to duck the dangers. He looked at cousin with disbelief, wondering how he resisted the wind, speed, and lost of gravity. All of this was too much for Roran, but the look on Eragon's face showed that this was nothing compared to what other hardships he went through before. Roran wanted them to slow down and rest, but the thought of Katrina hanged up on chains made him change his mind.

Although Eragon always loved flying, he wasn't having such a good time either. The energy needed to heal Saphira earlier was too great for him to bear, so it now left him limp and sleepy. He couldn't concentrate on where they were going somehow, which left him very dizzy and nauseous.

Saphira felt Eragon's pain but could do nothing more but to increase her speed. Eventually, Eragon fell asleep, holding on the back of Saphira's neck like it was a pillow.

Seconds, minutes, and hours past, until Eragon finally awoke as they landed upon the thick forest of Melian. The long branches and thick underbushes scratched their backs until they finally stood ground. Both riders climbed off to sit at the foot of a willow tree. All was quiet but the rhythmic "zzzz" of the crickets.

Saphira. Eragon called out sounding half asleep.

Yes, Little One?

I can not continues like this if we want to go in the Ra'zac Lair, I'm in need of energy, and the best way to get that is to get it from something else.

Saphira misunderstood, and started transferring her scarce energy to him bit by bit.

As soon as Eragon felt a sudden, but small, burst of relief, he blocked her from her mind to stop her from suffering any longer.

No, no, no Saphira. I don't want you to give me energy, I'm going to get it by hunting for you.

With magic? She asked with disbelief as she looked at him with weary eyes.

Eragon smiled at her confusion and nodded. He focused on the surrounding around him, hoping to find an animal large enough for him to kill, but was distracted by the amount of tightness held in a mind behind him. He opened his eyes to find Roran, head in hands, thinking painfully.

"Are you feeling okay?" asked Eragon. No doubt he's thinking about Katrina.

"Yes, I'm fine" replied Roran as he suddenly straightened up, trying not to show his weakness and worry. He was unaware, however, that Eragon was secretly going through his mind looking for what was bothering him. It was Katrina again. Eragon secretly grinned at the thought.

Ergaon, I detect a herd of caribous not far from here resting beside a lake. If it's possible, I'll like two please. The rabbits they feed me in Surda were nothing much but a light snack.

Eragon laughed at the idea, for the rabbits Saphira just mentioned were two juicy lambs covered in all type of dressings and spices. Saphira's appetite was getting bigger and bigger.

With a sign, Eragon closed his eyes to focus on the prey that he was about to kill. It felt bad to hurt such interesting creatures, but Eragon was in need of energy and Saphira was in need of food. With a silent whisper in the ancient language, two reindeers fell to the ground with a thud wakening the whole herd around it. A burst of energy filled Eragon, enough for him to go on for several days without sleep, as he brought the prey in front of Saphira. She was pleased with the food, and started eating instantly, as Roran starred in shock at what had just occurred. He got up and touched the dead creatures, now covered in blood, as if he didn't believe it were real.

"H-How did you do that?" he asked.

Eragon felt quite pleased with Roran's surprise, for he remembered the first time when he encountered magic at Brom's side. He was dazed and amazed as the little rock throw itself at a deer miles away, and still remembered how shocked he became afterwards.

"Magic." He simply replied, and left him linger on his word.

Saphira ate hungrily till all turned into bones, and let go a huge burp.

Eragon felt something come near them with great shock and curiosity. Saphira had awakened the entire village.

"Hurry!" he whispered, "The villagers are coming, and they're not happy."

In a split second all three were off the ground and in the air, continuing on their journey through the delicate night...

I know my chapters are REALLY short, but doesn't it feel better to know you read a WHOLE chapter in just a few minutes (even though they're only a page long each) ? So please review and tell me my mistakes (case i no I hava bunchh)! xD

This is for Du Shur'tuglar Freohr since I can't reply directly;

Wow, I can't believe u rote like a whole page of review! Thanks for correcting me though, since i never have the time to read stuff over. You'll make a real good editor (or are you already one?)!

And by lost of gravity, i do mean lost of gravity. It's basicaly that sunken feeling you get on a roller coster, or that's what my mom calls it.LOL

I read all (some. They're soooo loonng 0o)Opifex and flufflybunny's fanfic, and they're RELLE awsome! I bet they're in high school or something!

Farewell Death of Riders:D