A Decision Made
Eragon's pov
Eragon stared at the window where Durza had jumped this is not right he thought.
Arya turned to him "he can get to the final egg. Eragon we must meet him"
Eragon didn't reply he was deep in thought. Then Saphira cried projecting her thoughts Gone! Gone! Gone forever! While dragging her razor claws across the floor leaving cuts through the stone.
"Saphira what's wrong?" exclaimed Arya. Saphira didn't answer she just continued to yell gone.
Arya looked at Eragon "Oromis and Glaedr are dead. Galbatorix has killed them."
Arya stumbled as if she'd just been hit. What happened next Eragon didn't know but he found her in his arms sobbing. Eragon felt his own eyes going wet but held back the tears.
After a time Arya withdrew and asked "how did it happen?"
Eragon stared at her "I only want to say it once, so may I tell you when we are with Nasuada I think she should know"
"Okay. Let us go see her and Eragon, Saphira I release you from your vows you may speak of your mentors to whomever you choose" then together Eragon and Arya escorted Lady Lorana out of the tower to Jormundur and handed her over into his custody.
Once Eragon and Arya found Nasuada walking the streets they rushed forward.
"Lady Nasuada we must speak with you in private" said Eragon. Nasuada nodded and ordered two of the Nighthawks to check a house.
After a few minutes they returned and the Larger Kull growled "it is empty Lady Nightstalker"
"Thank you" she replied then she Eragon and Arya stepped into the house while the Nighthawks took guard outside.
When they arrived in the kitchen when Arya said "we may speak without fear, no one will be able to eves drop"
"So what is this about Eragon?" asked Nasuada
"There are three things I wish to tell you, all are of significant importance" Eragon took a deep breath "Nasuada. . .Saphira and I were not alone. . . There was another Dragon and Rider fighting against Galbatorix."
"I knew it" breathed Nasuada "it's the only explanation that makes sense. They were your teachers in Ellesmera, weren't they?"
Yes but no more replied Saphira
"What do you mean no more?" inquired Nasuada.
"This morning they were killed over Gil'ead. Galbatorix used Murtagh and thorn to kill them"
For a long time no one spoke "I wish I had met them" said Nasuada "could tell me about them?"
For the next half hour Eragon talked about Oromis and Glaedr once he finished Nasuada stood.
"This is grave news indeed. They're friends and family have my sympathy" she said.
Eragon and Arya bowed "Thank you" they said.
Eragon looked from Arya to Nasuada "What I tell you now is the Rider's most valuable secret and is not very widely known" Nasuada and Arya were watching him intently and listening carefully.
"This is too valuable to become common knowledge so before hand, I will have you both swear not to speak of this without my, Saphira's or Queen Lslanzadi's permission." Eragon looked at each of them, Arya swore when he looked at her then he looked at Nasuada.
"You will need to teach me what to say" she said. So Eragon tutored her and once she had sworn properly he gave a satisfied nod.
"The most valuable secret of the Riders is the Eldunari"
"What is that?" asked Arya.
"It's not my place to tell you" he said.
Then Saphira spoke The Eldunari is also known as the heart of hearts. It is the heart of a Dragon. When a dragon dies their very soul goes into this orb and decays with the body of the Dragon. However a dragon can choose to disgorge their Eldunari and so Saphira continued to tell of the Eldunari.
Arya and Nasuada didn't move when Saphira finished.
After some time Arya said "May we see his Eldunari?"
Eragon looked over at Arya "it would not be wise to bring it out in an area so populated"
Arya nodded "no it would not" she agreed.
"Eragon you have already given me a lot to think about so what is the final thing you wish to tell me?" said Nasuada.
"Nasuada when Arya and I were in the tower earlier we encountered a new shade named Varaug"
Nasuada froze and seemed to stop breathing "Did he escape?" she asked.
"No we defeated him but may not have if we hadn't had the assistance of Durza"
Nasuada tilted her head to the side "Durza? He's dead. You killed him"
"I thought so too. But he told me I only cut his heart instead of stabbing it which allowed him to take control of the spirits within him. He distracted Varaug and that allowed Arya and I to kill him."
Nasuada didn't answer for a long time she just stared at Eragon and Arya "where is he now?" she finally asked.
This time Arya spoke "he left and said he'll wait three day's for either Eragon or I to meet him, and it's safe, for he swore not to harm any of the Varden, Elves or Dwarves." Arya took a breath obviously to maintain her excitement "he also said he can get the final egg with our help"
Nasuada stared at her in disbelief "surely you wouldn't go alone after what he did to you last time. No. I don't think we can trust him"
Eragon got a little irritated "Nasuada do you not see. He knows where and how to steal the final egg, not to mention how he would boost our chances of winning this war"
"I agree with Eragon. Despite what happened last time this is not something you should dismiss without considerable thought" said Arya frowning.
Nasuada lent on a bench and didn't reply for a long while "you said he has control of the spirits"
"Yes"
"And that he swore not to harm anyone"
"Yes"
Nasuada looked up at Eragon and Arya "Is that all he swore he'd do?"
"No" said Arya "he also told us that he knows all the kings plans. And he said he would allow us into his mind. Finally he said that if we allow him, he'd like to fight alongside us and kill the King. And on top of that he'll help us get the final egg."
Nasuada turned around stood still clearly deep in thought. Finally coming to a decision she turned around "Go and speak with him if you believe it's the correct decision. If you do go a see him I want you to bring him back here where I shall talk with him. But I warn you, Shades do not have a good reputation. Now be gone there are issues I must attend to" then Nasuada left the building. Eragon looked at Arya and she at him.
"What do you think we should do?" he asked.
Arya took a moment to answer "what Durza has told us is too important to pass up. So regardless of what you say I'm going to go"
Eragon stared at her for a long moment "Then I'm coming"
"No" Arya cut in "I'm the one he tortured in Ura'baen, I must go and talk with him alone" she said.
Despite himself Eragon couldn't help but see the truth in her words. "Very well. But know I don't like this. Not in the slightest" he said shaking his head.
Arya reached across and rested her hand on his shoulder. Eragon looked straight into her green eyes, "you're concern is much appreciated Eragon" she said. Arya withdrew her hand "we both have places to be now. I shall leave for the clearing in the early morning"
Then Eragon watched as she left.
After a time Saphira said do not be too worried. She is able to take care of herself.
Turning around to look into Saphira's big blue at the window Saphira he's a shade he shouldn't be trusted.
Yes little one. I agree with you. I care for Arya as you do and I Loathe Durza for what he did to you but now you are beginning to let your fear for Arya cloud your mind, do not fall into the blindness of feelings. She said
Eragon sighed you're right Saphira. I'm glad you're here with me to clear my mind when it needs cleared then he smiled at her. He could fell her approval in his mind as he left the house.
