6: Magic
After a while of sword training from Eragon, and Ranth'Ur's training with Saphira, the day came when it was time to learn magic, "OK Orion, time for magic. I'm going to start you off with a simple test my master had me do my magic lessons." Eragon began while Saphira and Ranth'Ur were doing aerial maneuvers. "See that bowl of water? Yes? OK, so I want you to focus and say, 'Adurna Risa'. Can you do that? Now I'm going to be watching from right here beside you. Now, begin." And thus Orion had his first magic lesson, it was slow at first but as the day progressed he became more confident. The water would hover there for a while than Orion would tire and it'd fall back into the bowl (which was quite large.)
Within the next few days it was a blur. With regular visit's from Orik to see how Orion's training was coming and also scrying sessions with Nasuada who was very helpful and supportive. The scrying was easier than holding water at eye level. Orion learned that the higher the water is, the harder it is to hold it up. But it was getting easier. That day after Ranth'Ur with Saphira, they went over what each other learned. Because Eragon was going to ride them into the grindstone as to what the other learned the previous day.
"Damn, this is getting rough. I'm not sure I can do this anymore." He muttered under his breath. Eragon didn't hear him. Calm down Orion we can do this. Ranth'Ur said gliding down to land next to Orion. Yes I know I'm just saying. Orion replied stroking his dragon's neck. So have a good lesson with Saphira? He asked. Oh yes, we did evasive maneuvers. Ranth'Ur rumbled. I continued to work on magic, and worked on the twelve words of death. Orion said climbing up onto him. Shall we go for a fly? Ranth'Ur asked. I'd love to big guy. Orion replied and Ranth'Ur leaped off the hill into the air and took off. Flying is when we both feel free. Ranth'Ur said flapping his wings. Aye. Orion said feeling the wind in his hair and, he looked left. Than right. Birds were soaring next to them.
In that moment Orion felt his connection with his dragon deepen. They were one, they thought and acted as one and they would one day, with Eragon and Saphira bring down the dark king. They flew for a couple hours than Orion was getting sore so they landed by the city gates. Well, I enjoyed our flight today big guy, I'll see you in a little while, I'm going to eat. You should drink your beat. Orion told Ranth'Ur who rumbled deep in his chest in agreement. Later that night, Orion was in the room with Eragon and the two dragons, they were all tired. "Eragon, thank you again for everything.' Orion said. "My pleasure my friend. You and I are the worlds only hope. And next we are going to need to get you a sword." We are going to Du WeldenVarden." Eragon announced. "Get ready we leave in two days." He said and turned over and went to sleep.