Don't own Eragon or DP. And I apologize for a major lack in updating, I've been busy with school, my new job, graduation, a choir concert region festival coming up, a play for drama, a huge dance concert, two church choir proformances, and not to mention working up the courage to ask my high school crush who I haven't had the courage to talk to, if he would go to senior prom with me! (And he said yes!!) So I've not yet had the time to breathe, hopefully though I'll be able to get some more up after all this passes.
Danny gaped as they arrived at the Burning Plains. The armies were split on two sides, a smaller one on the south of the river and a much larger and deadlier army on the north. The army on the north was about five times larger than the smaller army That is what we are supposed to be fighting!? he asked Evarinya.
She snorted gravely I fear that a second battle will clash between the two armies is nigh impossible to avoid, and very near in the future she replied gravely. Danny groaned, they had flown for three days and ever since tying him his wrists had been behind his back.
His stomach twisted unpleasantly as Evarinya angled down after Saphira and Danny cautiously opened his mind so that he could know what's going on. However he was forced to stop when Eragon battered at his consciousness.
Quickly Danny retreated behind his barriers, looking warily at Eragon who had turned to look at him suspiciously. His stomach lurched again as Evarinya landed after Saphira in the middle of a group of people who had come out and were staring at Evarinya and her captive rider.
Eragon jumped off Saphira and helped Katrina down before motioning Danny and Roran to jump off "Shadeslayer what…" the man trailed off "I need to speak with Nasuada" he said sharply. The man nodded, pointing towards a large tent.
Warily Eragon motioned for Danny to follow him while Roran led Katrina somewhere else. They easily made their way through and Eragon stopped and turned to Danny "Stay outside with Evarinya, I'll be right back out" he said sharply.
Danny rolled his eyes but turned to Evarinya, the crowds having dispersed at Eragon's tense attitude "Seems like we are no safer here then at Amity" he said softly. Evarinya shook her head With your ghost powers and me we are much stronger and therefore much safer she told him soothingly.
Danny's eyes became troubled But what if we can't ever get back home? What if we are stuck here? As pretty as this place can be I'm not sure we can risk staying here because Amity is going to turn into chaos soon without me to protect it, not to mention I can't even gain there trust without letting them see into my mind but even then they'll think it's a hoax! He told her in distress.
Evarinya growled lightly, snaking her head down to touch Danny's arm You worry to much, I'm sure Lady Sam and Sir Tucker can take care in your absence she calmed. Danny closed his eyes, looking away "But what if because of this my family is killed Evarinya? I'm scared on what will happen because I don't want them involved and more often than not they get themselves involved" he said quietly but out loud.
His voice revealed all the worry he had. Sure he acted calm and collected around Eragon but in reality he was scared, truly scared that he would never see his family again. Clockwork said that the Ra'zac might go after his family to get to him and they could get hurt, or worse.
Danny lowered his head, he felt so defeated! Around him his world always seemed to fall apart at the seems and crumble around him, and all because he had to go into the stupid portal. His thoughts were interrupted as footsteps neared him. With haste he quickly composed himself to be able to present himself to the Varden leader.
Eragon warily exited the tent followed by two figures who froze at the sight of Danny and Evarinya. One was a darker skinned lady who reminded him agonizingly of Valerie while the other was a very fair lady with pointed ears.
Danny bowed as best he could with his hands tied "I take it you are the leader of the Varden?" he asked. She nodded her head in shock, otherwise ignoring the question "There is another dragon?" she asked quietly.
Danny smiled slightly as he straightened "And ready to prove myself to the Varden that I am willing to help, even if only to be out of these ropes" he said.
This shook the two woman out of shock as they turned to Eragon "Why did you tie him up? Where did he come from? What took you so long with the Ra'zac?" Nasuada asked.
Eragon sighed "I tied him up because I do not trust him, he refuses to let any one in his mind and we all remember the last time that happened. He helped us escape from the Ra'zac who ambushed us, unfortunately they got free" he said bitterly.
Nasuada sighed "Not only that but I fear the empire is preparing another attack, I also have received news Galbotorix is growing more restless and I fear one of these days he will fly out into battle" she said gravely.
Danny paled "But if Galbotorix flies out then we would need the strength of the Varden, Dwarves, Elves, and riders combined!" he said in dismay. Nasuada nodded "Then you see the gravity of our situation and it is even more so raised if you do not let us examine your mind" she said.
Danny sighed "Would it help my situation if I said that I was able to escape anytime on the way here and since Roran was on Evarinya with me I could have gotten a very important captive if I was working for the enemy?" he asked slyly.
Eragon looked at him in shock, while the second lady who had remained silent smirked slightly "It seems that you underestimate your opponent Shadeslayer" she stated to Eragon, her voice ringing like a bell. Eragon glared "Prove that you could escape, you may just be trying to get us to free you" he said sharply.
Danny crossed his arms and everyone looked in shock, probably due to the fact they had been tied two seconds ago "Did I not swear to you in the ancient language that I mean you and the Varden no harm?" he asked in annoyance.
Eragon glared at him but the second "Eragon I think he will be very helpful to us, at the very least allow him to help in this upcoming battle and prove his trust" the second said. Eragon looked at her with a mixed expression before his face became blank "Yes Arya svit-kona" he said blankly.
Danny nodded "Just tell me what you need me to do" he stated. Nasuada sighed "At the moment there is nothing needed, however we need to test your knowledge and fighting skills" she said warily.
Danny nodded, sounded easy enough "Wouldn't it actually be better to do fighting with the threat of attack over our heads?" Arya asked. Nasuada sighed "Alright, you test him in fighting and see how proficient he is, then we will determine where he is needed" she stated strictly to Arya.
Arya nodded and turned to Danny "You had better follow me" she said. Danny nodded eagerly, following her through a maze of tents that made him wonder how Eragon had found Nasuada's tent so easily! Maybe he could learn it later, if he survived the testing that is!
Evarinya then nudged him, they had reached the area where she would test him…