Red Claw and Shade Slayer
This one has been planned for quite a while. I was excited writing this chapter since there are so many reveals, hints in this chapter. Hell you can figure out the whole entire story from this chapter alone. I challenge people to do that by the way.
Also I am getting into Harry potter fanfic. Its a really interesting section. Cause everyone Just PILES info on you like its a necessary requirement. And there are a lot of things I can see 'developing'. I may branch out into it instead of just doing crossovers with the series.
Lets talk about scene. Scene changes Should not be random events or Random actions. Every scene you put into your story should have relevance to the overall story. Whether it be setting up a next arc, answering questions, creating new ones, or even romance. But it comes down to relevance and how many main character are in that scene. For example, I cannot have Naruto figthing and all of a sudden have a scene about Nausada solving a crime case. The scene flow doesn't work. Everything has an appropriate time and place. Finding the sweet spot is really hard. I usually put Scene transitions to show passage of time.
It is harder thought to blend scenes. Flashbacks should have intros to them. Other places should be Set UP before actual actions occur. And so on. Scenes are general but it is important that every scene has its beginning and its end.
Scenes should also not take more than 3 P.O.V. 4 or 5 if you really know what you're doing. This is a reason why I don't like massive character crossover. Because you have to include EVERYONE or some of the characters are pointless.
Also shout out to the many harry potter fics. They are a source of good entertainment and many of face palms in disappointment. Also another thing to chew on: Time travel fics are in fact Crossover fics.
Here we go
Eragon awoke to a warm bed and warm atmosphere. He awoke and sighed appreciatively at the 'energy' he felt. It was like a warm and refreshing wind just swept through him. Eragon got out of bed and stretched as he felt his muscles twitch, ready for action. Eragon steadily rose up and worked his way towards the door. Reading the note and dismissing, Eragon continued on his trek down. On his way down, he bumped into Orik.
"I was just about to go down, you didn't have to come up."
Orik chuckled and shook his head as he looked back down the stairs.
"I would rather live in a cave than this eagles nest. At least there you wont have to fear dropping down like a sack of wheat."
Eragon rolled his yes at the dwarf's innate fear of Heights. "On the other hand," Orik looked back at Eragon. "the queen is waiting for us. She is as alert as a fox, and high strung as a bow."
Eragon raised a eye brow at the comparison but nodded. The duo walked down the stairs, while Saphira jumped out of the window. As Eragon arrived at the base of his tree house he saw a pack of elves, with Queen Islanzadi in front. The Queen of the elves was wearing a different dress but still red. Ayra was also there, slightly behind to the right of the queen, though she still wore her regular wear. Eragon forced himself to look away.
Walking up to the Queen, Eragon bowed.
"Your highness." The Queen nodded. With a heavy sigh, the Queen explained what needed to be done. And after initial indignation and forced complacency, Eragon and Orik gave in. But Eragon noticed something off about this group, where was Naruto?
"The foreigner has no need to see your training."
Eragon nodded and followed the elves towards a cliff, at the edge of the forest. Eragon blinked as he saw this place. 'I have been ...no I have seen this place before.' Eragon stumbled forward. Than a huge gust of sound attacked him. Eragon forced himself not to flinch. Again the sound hit him, Eragon's mind subconsciously came to the conclusion. His body was reacting to it accordingly. He felt his arms shake, his leg turn to jelly. But Eragon just kept looking forward.
For a first time, in a long time, Eragon felt a weight be lift off of him. It felt wonderful. Eragon fell to his knees, looking at the Rider before him. The rider jumped down of his dragon and walked towards the group waiting for him.
Eragon looked in awe, his chest swelling with raging and waring emotions. "Morning sage, I- I have Come as you have told me."
The elf smiled and placed his hands on Eragon's shoulder, Eragon shivered as he felt warmth come from the hands. "Rise Eragon"
Eragon felt his body automatically do so.
"Oromis is my proper name." The elf motioned towards his dragon. The dragon throat rumbled. Eragon froze as he felt a gargantuan presence enter his mind, it was like meeting a kull face to face except you were 10 times smaller.
'I am Glaedr.' Eragon throat felt clenched but he forced himself through it.
"I-it is a honor"
Suddenly like a crack of a whip, the Queen furiously went forward. "You knew? You knew Shurtgal. Why have you betrayed me?"
Oromis simply looked at the Queen, no fear in his face, only understanding. "I only told you what you chose to see, and everything else was your responsibility. You have been lax on your throne. You have not committed yourself. You have forgotten the world in your grief."
The Queen stepped back and looked stricken.
Finally, Orik moved forward. The dwarf demanded why the Rider had been hidden all this time. Oromis simply replied in a calm and simple manner. After all the questions were done, Eragon felt his attention turn back to Oromis. Here was a legend. Here was a hero of his people.
But as if fate would have it, Another voice pierced through the group. "So you're the one." Eragon whipped his head around towards the treeline and his eye widened in shock.
"Naruto!"
The blonde was looking not at Eragon but only at the elder rider. The Queen turned and growled out. "How dare you!"
Oromis simply called out. "Wait, I am the one who called him here. Allow me to speak to him."
The Queen turned back to Oromis her eyes widening in shock. "What else have you not told me?"
Oromis shook his head. "That is up to you find yourself your highness." Oromis turned his attention back to the foreigner and nodded.
Eragon watched as Naruto disappeared. Eragon whipped his head around, trying to find the ninja. Eragon found him in front of Oromis, both of the warriors were staring at each other with neutral gazes. Eragon felt an electricity in the air, it was sharp, wary and put him on edge.
"Do you have evidence for your claims?" Naruto spoke quietly, Eragon almost did not hear him.
Oromis nodded.
"Tell me." Naruto voice almost cracked under the excitement. If what he was shown was what he was looking for, than...
"Better yet I will show you." Oromis raised his hand and placed it on Naruto's Forehead.
Naruto felt anticipation as he felt the elf's hand on his head. And suddenly, Naruto was pulled and twisted. Naruto gasped for breath and blinked. When he reopened his eyes, he saw a dark room. No, not entirely dark, there as a meager candle light. Naruto walked towards candle light, it seemed like the most logical thing to do. Suddenly, Naruto froze as he felt something pushing against his feet. Naruto looked down and raised an eye brow at the body.
Naruto knelt down and examined it, there was a single stab wound through the chest. But what was interesting was that the wound was not bleeding as it should be, as well as the surrounding tissue. Usually when a person was stabbed and the knife or sword removed, the wound actually be quite clean and blood would be licking through. In this case, the wound was cauterized and the tissue was cracked and even jagged in some places.
Naruto guessed it was lightening chakra. Naruto looked up and continued over, eyes scanning the floors, looking at the numerous bodies. Finally, Naruto was next to the candle light.
"So you are the one who killed all of my guard." A voice grumbled out. Naruto looked over but could see the voice. Naruto squinted, sharpening his senses trying to figure out who the voice was.
But that stopped very quickly. A new voice came in. "yes, are you the king around here?"
"yes I am."
Naruto froze and turned slowly at the newer voice.
The new voice's carrier stepped forward. Naruto turned his eyes widened. His fingers tingled, his breath shortened, his mouth grew wet with anticipation. What Naruto saw confirmed it. An ugly claw scar on the man's face, going across the forehead down to the cheek. It slashed the man's eyes.
Naruto smiled. And suddenly, as Naruto blinked, he was back on the cliff. Naruto kept on smiling.
Finally, finally after so many years searching. After so many years chasing, he had definite proof. He had his goal. He knew where, now all that was left was to do it. Naruto chuckled. Oh it felt so good to finally have a purpose.
Naruto's ticklish feeling grew. He would finally be able to grab this bastard's heart, rip it out and crush it. No that would be too slow. Naruto felt the tickling feeling in him grow and he couldn't help it. He laughed and cheered and roared. He covered his face in excitement.
The things he would do. He would probably start with burning, yes that would be the perfect start. Than heal him up and start with finger cutting or maybe even a little acid. Probably needed poison, Sakura-chan would definitely suggest the use of poison. Naruto heaved out laughs as he felt bliss in just fantasizing about his goal.
The laughing started to take its toll on his lungs. And Naruto to cough. But Naruto still dreamed of his goal. When he was all done with his fun, or well at least till his goal started to beg for his life, he would oblige and put his head on a pike. He would go home and maybe even bring Eragon for a tour, hell he'd bring everyone for a tour and show off his trophy to Shinobi.
Naruto's chuckle died as he finished laughing. Shaking his head Naruto looked up and looked into Oromis's eyes. In those eyes he saw an emotion he didn't care for, so Naruto ignored it. "Thank you. Thank you so much for giving me this information."
Oromis nodded. Though the very old elf felt a feeling he knew he should not have. Pity. He deeply pitied the man before him. Unknowingly falling into... know. This man knew where he was going. He knew what this path would lead. This warrior that stood before him, knew the consequences of pursuing his goal. Oromis sighed and waited for Naruto to continue.
Naruto straightened his back and took a deep breath, calming his body. "What would you like in return." Naruto eyes held a fire in them. But it was not passionate nor inspiring. It was dreadful too look at. The kind that many people feared, the glimmer that promised chaos and death.
Oromis, without missing a beat, straightened himself as well. Even if they did come from different 'worlds' or lands, respect was something they had deeply in common. "To protect Eragon." Oromis had reason how strong the foreigner was, and was quite confident in his ability to protect Eragon. Of course Eragon, if he finished his training, should be strong enough to take care of himself by than. But it always paid to have extra insurance.
Naruto smiled, while Eragon gasped. "Already was going to do that, choose another."
Oromis raised an eye brow. He had not expected this. Thinking quickly, something mundane and easy. It was not that Oromis thought little of a 'favor.' it was that he desired nothing else. The elder dragon rider smiled. "Keep my existence a secret."
Naruto once again shook his head. "No, I am taking that for granted in our deal before."
Oromis nodded once more. Oromis thought for a moment. What to do? Eragon was probably assured protection. The Shinobi had sworn himself to secrecy. But after all of this, what would he do? Ah. Oromis realized that he was talking to a foreigner. 'it would be nice to explore new lands. A new adventure' Oromis thought to himself. "Than after this is all done, I would like to visit your lands."
Naruto smiled wide. "Deal."
Naruto smiled and Oromis took back his hand.
Naruto turned around and swept his gaze at the surrounding people. He saw many emotions. Fear. Anger. Confusion. Anxiety. None of those mattered. He was just excited. His eyes moved around and saw the Queen of the elves. Naruto walked forward, but stopped as another elf stepped forward, sword drawn.
"What do you intend to do?" Arya spat. As she glared at him. Naruto looked at the elf, while he saw a fearsome look, he also saw fear. Naruto smiled as he tilted his head. Arya blinked and shrunk slightly back. Naruto chuckled as he realized he must look intimidating. Naruto moved forward towards the point of the sword.
"Don't worry, Hime-Sama. I only wish to swear myself to secrecy. But I merely need to ask what words to say."
Arya faltered and slowly, while still glaring, lowered her sword. "I will tell you. Her highness does not deal with the likes of you." Arya intensified her words by sheathing her sword in an sharp push. Naruto shook his head as he thought about the words.
Some people, from his homeland, would attempt to kill her for speaking those words. Others would just buckle down laughing. Naruto, himself, found it refreshing.
Arya told him the words and Naruto repeated the fluently. After finishing, Naruto turned back to Oromis and nodded. "Thank you Oromis-san." Oromis nodded. And than Naruto blinked and reached into his pocket.
"Take this." Naruto tossed another one of his modified daggers to Oromis. The Dragon Rider deftly caught it and looked at curiously. Naruto explained further. "If you're ever in danger please throw it."
Naruto turned away and added chakra to his limbs. Speeding off, Naruto charged to find a place lacking of humanoids, and just nature. He needed to train, and to do that he needed peace and quiet.
Eragon
Eragon sighed as he laid in bed. It had been 2 weeks since he had started working with Oromis and he had to admit it was very amazing, as well as tantalizing. Just the first day, there was much a huge delve of information.
"So Eragon, something tells me you know what this Dagger actually is" Oromis held the dagger up, carefully holding the handle, as to not cut himself.
Eragon nodded. "Yes... master" It would take him some time to get used to calling his new teacher master. He had grown used to be being important, to being equals to many people. But here it was entirely different. He was not a political figure nor a warrior. He was a student working under an old, wise teacher.
Eragon looked at the dagger and rubbed his palms together. " It is a transportation dagger, but I have only seen Naruto use it. When he does it, a Flash of yellow appears. You have to throw it for Naruto to feel its presence, or so he told me." Eragon showed his own dagger, as well.
Oromis nodded and held the dagger for, what Eragon could only assume, was closer inspection.
"Did you know, that the energy that Naruto use is a totally different yet similar energy compared to magic."
Eragon blinked. Eragon thought about telling Oromis about the demon inside Naruto but thought better of it. He had always wondered what kind of energy Naruto had to be able to do all those amazing feats. Naruto, in passing said he had two types of energy in his body, and a third outside, though he never elaborated no matter how Eragon questioned. Eragon nodded his head. "how is it similar or dissimilar? Does it have to do with the mind or stamina?" Eragon bit his tongue to stop himself from asking too many questions.
Oromis chuckled and put the strange dagger on his belt. "The energy comes from the body, but it is a more potent and wild energy. Unlike Magic, it cannot be called in just through concentration. It takes practice and repetition. For example." Oromis stood up and walked over and grabbed a scroll from the sill. "Oromis moved back and dropped the scroll onto the table. "I used my body to pick up and drop the scroll. But I had to think about doing this action. This is similar to magic, where we 'see' what we want and will our body to move it. For Naruto, It feels like he has two separate bodies. One is his physical, which he moves the chakra, and the other one is a spiritual which manipulates and formulates the chakra. So in a sense he does not need his body for him to move the chakra, but he needs his body for his chakra to interact with the outside world."
Eragon blinked as he tried to digest the information. "How did you know all of this."
Oromis chuckled. "Like you, I could merely touch his mind. But unlike you, I spent time looking into his inner workings. It is not very often for a man from the other lands to come over here."
It was incredible for Oromis to deduce that much in such a short time. But another question still nagged at Eragon's mind. "W-what was it that you showed him? The one that made him..." Eragon paused trying to find the right words. "act that way?" Eragon voice dimmed as he finished his question.
Oromis's good natured face dimmed into a sober and very tired face. "It is his story to tell. I have no right to share it for him." Oromis paused looking carefully at Eragon. "Let me tell you this. He is like a shell of his former self. The first time I reached out to him, he showed me quite a number of his memories. It was after seeing them I hinted at what I had discovered. I hoped he would come over here, forget about his goal... and try to move on. But its seems he has for more determination than I thought."
Eragon nodded slowly.
Oromis than looked at the scroll thoughtfully. "Enough of this talk. Let us start with your education."
Eragon sighed as he sat up in his bad and shook his head. He had already knocked out the alphabets for the Ancient language and was trying to memorize it. The words were harder to put together and it made it harder, including the fact he was learning the numbers and history along with it. Oromis had explained it essential to learn all of the histories of every race.
He had endless piles of scrolls to go over. Though he did have the occasional spar with Oromis, they were mostly drilling scrolls and lessons. It was important for Eragon to understand the 'basics' as Oromis described. Though some of the lessons or rather debates was quite interesting.
"We will discuss Philosophy using the best method possible, debating." Oromis walked over carrying two cups of hot tea. Eragon thankfully took it and held the warm liquid in between his hands.
Oromis took a sip before started. "Why do you fight Eragon? Why do you fight the Empire."
Eragon smiled as he realized this question was exactly the same thing that Naruto and Orik had discussed with him. He knew he believed in his answer, and that he chose it with his own volition. "I fight to protect."
Oromis paused in mid sip. He had not expected that answer nor the confidence in Eragon's tone. Oromis put his cup down and looked at Eragon with an inquisitive gaze. "Really, do you know your actions will drive people apart. Hurt more than help?"
Eragon smiled knowingly, and Oromis felt he was missing something. "My actions are to protect my cousin and those who have been put in harms way. It my seem selfish but that is my path."
"Even if you have to kill fathers?" Oromis countered, 'maybe this will shake him' Oromis thought.
Eragon nodded. "I do not necessarily have to kill. But have them surrender. Killing is an option that should be used as a last resort. By giving them an option to surrender, I give them the option to join me. Those who go against have made their decision therefore, even if we both kill, we both do so of our own reasons."
Oromis sat back and tapped his fingers on the desk. He know had a great suspicion. "Who taught you before this."
Eragon blushed and looked sheepish. "Naruto. He... ah... debated with me during the trip here."
Oromis nodded accepting the answer. He understood what kind of figure, or what magnitude of a hero, Naruto was. "Very good than."
Eragon ate from his bowl and sighed as he looked at the scroll on the history of the Urgals, written in the Ancient language. He had a lot to learn but at least he had a head start.
Thousands of miles away, a totally different situation was occurring.
Nausada sighed as she looked at the serene face of her father. He looked like... no he was simply sleeping. After several weeks, several of Angela's potions, her father still had not woken up. Nausada sighed as she put her hands around her father's hands. She had remembered him pushing her, to make sure she did not fight. She remembered him ridiculing her for endangering herself. But now here she was, leading the Varden.
'I do not even know if what I am doing is right.' Nausada sniffed as she felt her eyes mist. She wanted so hard to be firm, to be strong. But to see her only family lay in front of her, and she could do nothing to help him. That was torture.
A knock on the door and Nausada immediately wiped her eyes and took 2 calming breaths. Even if she felt weak on the inside she must not show weakness to those she served. She moved her chair to her desk and sighed as she looked forward. "Come in."
The doors opened slightly letting two people in. Murtagh and Trianna. They were an odd duo. One was her new assistant, her eye in the inner workings of the army. Murtagh had grown on Nausada as a friend. His desire to not only survive but to live free, was inspiring. Murtagh was not hated by the Varden army but wary. He was well liked by those who knew him, and could drink up a storm. He was a quick thinker which Nausada liked as well, and damn good at the sword. He had evened the score with Fredric the other day, making it 16 to 16. But one thing that Nausada appreciated about Murtagh was that he was not afraid to speak his mind. He told Nausada when he thought she was doing something idiotic. That was something she needed to keep on her toes.
Trianna was just the opposite. She was like a shadow within the mages. She kept them in line but she kept a distance. She was like a Mother lion watching her cubs from afar. She kept soldiers to a certain standard and had a nasty temper that a lot of people feared. The couple poor soldiers who were on the receiving end had their moral broken for weeks. But unlike Murtagh she would simply suggest and tweak the decision that Nasauda chose instead of outright challenging.
Trianna brought up an item and laid it on the Nausada's desk. Nausada looked over it and smiled, looking back at Trianna, while holding up the lace.
"Do we have everything for release" Nausada looked over the lace and smiled at the quality.
Trianna nodded enthusiastically. "yes this is the final design we have made for the lace. We have already begun making more. It will catch a fine price in any market."
Nausada smiled and nodded to herself. "Very well let us-"
Suddenly Nausada's chair and her were pushed back so far that she hit the back wall. But as she was doing so she felt a small wind pass in front of her face. Nausada grunted in shock and looked up. She saw a masked assailant in front of her. Nausada reached into her pocket and tried to pull out her dagger but a firm hand grasped her wrists and held tightly. Nausada looked to her right and saw that another assailant was there as well. Dread filled Nausada's stomach pooling in like a water fall to a small pond. She had no escape, she would die her at the hands of this agents, most likely from Galbitorix.
The first Masked assailant moved away from Nausada and turned away from her. Nausada eyes widened as she saw the sight before her.
Murtagh was being held down by two masked agents, one of them had a dagger to his throat. Though apparently it did nothing to stop Murtagh from struggling.
"Get away from her you bastards." Murtagh roared, hoping to also attract attention. But Nausada saw what was behind Murtagh. All four of her guards were knocked out easily. Trainna was also being held but instead her throat was being held from behind. It seemed this person knew she was a mage.
Nausada's eyes flickered everywhere, trying to find some source of hope. Her heart was beating rapidly and hurt her chest as if she had been shot by an arrow. Nausada looked over to her father and froze. One of the Agents was moving forward and placed a hand on her father's forehead.
"GET AWAY FROM HIM" Nausada screamed. The Agent did nothing to pause and quietly an eerie green light appeared on the hand. Nausada struggled more but the agent who had been holding her right hand now held both of them. "What are you doing to him. Stop it!"
Nausada watched as the green light dimmed and the agent turned to her first assailant.
Nausada than heard a language that was not theirs, and paused. It seemed melodic and familiar. Where had she heard this before?
Nausada watched as she saw the blonde haired warrior pass through. He was singing softly in his strange language. It seemed to flow evenly though the foreigner added a tune to it.
Nausada gasped in realization. She looked at all the cloaked strangers in the room and bit her lip. But as she was deciding, a thump was heard to the side. Nausada saw a man dressed in black robes struggling, his mouth gagged, on the floor. Another cloaked warrior on top of him. This one looked up and spoke in the foreign language once more. Her first attacker nodded and moved toward the wall on the opposite end of the window. The apparent cloaked leader reached in and grabbed something. The leader walked back and knelt in front of Nausada. He opened his hand and showed a metallic dart that would have killed her.
Nausada looked at it and than looked up at the person. A cool bucket of relief flowed through her. They had not tried to kill her but rather save her from the dart. But Nausada's thought was pecked at with a nagging thought.
"Do you know Naruto?" The leader's voice was obviously male. But he spoke slowly and methodically. Nausada paused. Should she tell him. Murtagh and Trainna had both stopped struggling in favor of listening to what these people had to say.
The leader than pulled out a piece paper and showed it to Nausada.
Nausada gasped at he quality of the painting and than looked at it carefully. 'This has such detail to it, its almost as if it was created by magic. Maybe it was' Nausada thought. She saw several people in the photo, but Nausada recognized the hair of one. Nausada looked up and gritted her teeth.
"Yes I do."
"Good. Release them." And in Unison, all the cloaked strangers released the captives, except for the man who was gagged. The leader helped Nausada to her feet and pointed at the man still gagged and on the floor.
"That man tried to kill you with this dart. We believe him to be an assassin sent by … Galbitorix. You should have your interrogators work on him, or we could do it for you." the leader offered.
Nausada nodded dumbly she walked over and sat on the edge of her sleeping father's bed. "Who are you people and why are you... why are you helping me."
The leader crossed his arms and sighed muttering something and than looked up. "We are here to propose a deal. We know that Naruto works for you in some fashion. We would like to trade for him."
Nausada bit her lip. She should listen to what they had to say. Try and figure out if they meant harm or good, or why the even wanted Naruto in the first place. Maybe she could send a letter and warn Naruto. "Tell me everything mister..." Nausada paused as she looked up at the man before him. Nausada felt a dreaded feeling that her life had exponentially become more complicated.
Eragon walked nervously as he trailed behind the Vanir. 'I am going to embarrass myself' Eragon felt his arms quiver in nervousness.
Saphira walked carefully behind her rider. 'Don't worry, you are training Vanir. Now go show him the warrior you have become.'
Eragon nodded dumbly as he followed Vanir into the hall. As Vanir walked to the center, Eragon took the time to look around. Eragon paused looking at a familiar mess of blonde hair.
"Naruto..." Eragon trailed off. The elder warrior looked serene as he sat cross legged. His eyes were closed, his hands on either side of him. He looked like he was meditating but for some reason Eragon thought, due to the sweat pouring off of Naruto's forehead, it had to be much more than that.
Eragon turned back to Vanir who had looked over to Naruto as well. Vanir turned and sneered. "That pathetic human. He comes to a training hall and all he does is sit there, he sweats for no apparent reason as well."
Eragon raised an eye brow at the insult. He probably knew nothing of Naruto, hell Eragon barely knew Naruto as well. Eragon drew his sword and settled into his stance. Vanir drew his sword as well and charged.
Eragon blocked the first strike to his temple and pushed the blade upwards. This exposed Vanir's shoulder and Eragon slashed downwards. Vanir, having superior reflexes and speed, spun around. And as reflex kicked in, Eragon stepped forward and spun on his right heel. Kicking out with his left, Eragon hit Vanir's stomach, pushing the elf tumbling back. Eragon readied his sword once more as Vanir stumbled to recover.
Vanir looked down at his stomach and glared back at Eragon. "You use your feet in a match of blades. Are you too afraid to match me because you know you will lose."
Eragon felt a flash of anger in his stomach but willed it to calm down. He would not lose his temper. "I am not foolish enough to believe that I cannot use any of my weapons in a real fight. If I can punch someone to gain an advantage when fighting I shall do so."
At this, though neither of the warriors squaring off noticed, Naruto opened his eyes and looked intently at Eragon. Naruto shook his head and sighed, muttering to himself. "I'm gonna need to restrict that personality."
Eragon changed and slashed downwards at Vanir's shoulder. Vanir parried and stabbed at Eragon. Eragon spun once more and kicked out with his leg, reflex telling him it was the right thing to do so. Vanir was ready this time and side stepped. Vanir slashed once again, this time Eragon blocked but regretted doing so. 'He is much stronger than me' Eragon thought with dread. He felt his hands tremble under the strength of the blow. Eragon tilted his sword and than pushed, pushing the blade off. Eragon, deciding offense would be best to stop strikes from the elf, rained metal glory on his opponent.
Hacking and slashing as he stepped forward, Eragon attacked liked a madman, ensuring that Vanir could only block and dodge. But sadly, Eragon did not have the stamina of the elf. And slowly his strikes began to grow slower. Vanir took advantage and countered when one of Eragon's strike left him too open.
"You are dead." Vanir's gaze was demeaning but Eragon ignored it. "You call yourself a rider. I cannot believe we have to entrust our hopes to a weak human such as yourself."
Eragon resisted the urge to lash back. 'simply one more enemy I must overcome.' Eragon thought to himself. Steeling himself Eragon straightened his back and spoke quietly. "A good match vanir."
Vanir, realizing his insult was being ignored, spat out. "Maybe Saphira was confused in choosing you as her rider."
Eragon froze. He was insulting Saphira. Insulting Saphira his soul mate. Saphira. NO! Eragon raised his sword in preparation to cut Vanir's head off so that he would not speak another word.
But he never got the chance. A patch of blonde hair appeared in front of Eragon and Eragon felt a huge impact hit the side of his face. Eragon stumbled back and used his left hand to hold his face. Eragon looked up, surprised to see Naruto glaring back. "You fool!" Naruto looked at the young warrior in front of him. He had potential but his own attitude was stunting his growth.
Naruto sighed as he looked at the fledgling dragon rider. "Kid, stay here and we have a lot to talk about."
Eragon nodded slowly and sheathed his sword, watching Naruto carefully.
Naruto turned back and looked at Vanir. The elf was looking at him with interest but also disgust. Naruto took a step forward and Vanir raised his sword. Naruto scoffed internally. It seems the elf deemed him a threat. The young elf's actions and words contradicted each other. Naruto sighed as he scratched his head. This was probably how Kakashi felt about team 7 or gennins in general. Brats that thought they knew it all, that they were gung ho and ready to take on the world. Naruto eyes bore into Vanir with a sharpness that seemed to look past Vanir.
"Allow this Lowly human to give you some advice." Naruto opened his arms in a mock manner of peace.
Vanir growled and one could see the veins pulse. "And what would a lowly human know that I do not."
Naruto smirked. "It depends. But I think your next step should probably be something grandeur. Or something that you want to do."
Vanir lowered his sword slightly. The elf was confused at Naruto's choice of words. "And what is it that I want to do?"
Naruto's entrance and words attracted most of the attention of the elves.
"Well, because we are so lowly, we should let you command us. It is obvious that You are much more skilled in war."
Vanir scoffed at the obvious statement. "of course human-"
Naruto cut the elf on. "And if we win the war, it is by the same nature that you lead us."
Vanir paused before shrugging. "that depends on whether-"
Naruto continued on his train of thought. "And we probably shouldn't have the same privileges of our betters."
Vanir was silent. He had lowered his sword. He stared at the man before him.
"And why give us privileges at all. We should be put to work and good use as slaves." Naruto edged his words and lowered his head in a mock bow but his eyes were trained on Vanir.
"but why let us live at all. We are a waste of space. We should all be exterminated."
Eragon gasped. What was Naruto thinking? Was he saying that Vanir would want genocide? Surely no one would- But Eragon froze. This was exactly what Galbitorix had done. This train of thought, this self superiority must have lead to this. Naruto was trying to steer Vanir away from the path.
Vanir dropped his sword and stepped back. "That- that is not what I-"
Naruto stood straight up. "Really now? You first say that you are better than us disgusting humans. You agree to lead us in war." Naruto took a step forward and Vanir took a step brat.
"That is not far off of saying to lead us after the war." Naruto moved forward again. Vanir lost his balance and fell, his body shaking as if a cold wind had burst in. The room was deathly silent as if they were in a vacuum, only Naruto's voice could be heard.
"And since you agree that you are superior, that is also not far off from lowering our privileges. And finally, all of this leads to slavery, which will eventually lead to genocide. That is where you are heading."
"No.." Vanir started off quietly. "NO!" And in a rising crescendo Vanir stood up, his body shaking not in shock but rage. "I will not do such a thing."
Naruto moved forward and punched Vanir in the stomach. The elf doubled over and coughed. Naruto bent down and grabbed the elf by the hair and pulled him up. The Elf tried to struggle but could not. Naruto brought the elf to eye level and said a very cold and sharp voice. "Every thinking being on this land deserves respect. To say you are superior means that you do not recognize. Change the way you think of yourself and than you can change the way you think of the world. This will save you from being a pathetic piece of trash."
Naruto threw Vanir. The Elf skidded across the floor and did not rise. Instead the elf shook in heaving but dry sobs. Naruto shook his head and turned to Eragon. Eragon stood up straight, his tensed. Naruto walked forward and shook his head.
"Eragon, when are you free after you training with Oromis." Naruto crossed his arms as he stood a foot away from Eragon.
Eragon blinked. "Around sundown. That is because I have to finish his assigned work."
Naruto nodded. "After you eat than, come here. I will train you personally."
Eragon nodded slowly. "Thank you Naruto."
Naruto paused and said. "Also, instead of coming here in the morning just go to Oromis. And tell him that I will train you in blade work afterward. Come alone as well."
Eragon nodded once more and watched as Naruto returned to his sitting area. The blonde ninja sat down and allowed nature chakra to move into him again. Naruto closed his eyes and focused on his mind scape.
Eragon watched as Naruto moved back to his place and turned to Saphira. 'Well this was unexpected.'
Saphira's reply came with amusement and a bit of worry. 'what do you think. Our life together have been unorthodox as possible. But please be careful when you go train with Naruto.'
Eragon sent his feelings back. 'Don't worry he won't kill me.''
That night Eragon walked towards the training ground. It was empty except for a chair in the middle of the room. Eragon moved forward his eyes scanning for Naruto.
Eragon felt a wind towards his back, he felt his body tense with adrenaline. He reacted on his own. Drawing his sword, Eragon blocked upwards. His sword met another in a shower of sparks. Eragon pushed forward and jumped back, readying his stance.
Naruto smiled holding out his own sword at Eragon. "Come." Naruto brandished his sword.
Eragon charged.
After several bouts Naruto held his hand to stop the fight. "Good very good. You have sense of your surroundings which means we don't have to work on that. Though you will need to learn how to fight multiple enemies."
"Multiple?" Eragon questioned as he wiped his forehead.
"Multiple enemies or at least the tactics to approach them, are very different. I will need to do a couple things before we start that as well." 'I need to visit that elf blacksmith.'
Naruto threw Eragon a wineskin and Eragon drank it greedily.
Naruto moved forward and motioned at he chair. Eragon sat down.
Naruto sighed as he paced the floor and grabbed his bag. Naruto reached in and grabbed a black scroll. Looking at the scroll, Naruto shook his head. Moving back towards Eragon, Naruto clenched the scroll tightly.
"Eragon you have to make a decision here."
Eragon nodded slowly. Whatever Naruto did, it mostly seemed beneficial to the people he was helping. "What is it." Eragon looked at Naruto. The ninja seemed nervous almost hesitant at speaking.
Naruto swallowed. "We can just stick with blade work if you would like but there is another training that I believe is necessary."
Eragon blinked. "Speak plainly, What do you mean."
"where does strength come from?" Naruto fired back.
Eragon thought for a moment at the new question. The obvious answer would be the body. But Eragon knew that Strength of the body did not constitute for strength. You could have muscles but no will to use it. Was it the mind than? No. Having a smart mind was not everything. Than what. Eragon remembered his own fights. When he became desperate but found a way through. When it seemed hopeless but he charged forward. Eragon smiled as he came to the answer.
"Determination."
Naruto nodded. "Good. Very good. Now did you know that you can temper your determination."
Eragon paused at the idea. Strengthening it like a muscle? No, maybe refining his goal.
"Refining our goals to become more clearly and believe in it more."
Naruto smiled at the answer. "Very good, you've improved in your logic."
Eragon scratched his head in embarrassment of getting a praise.
Naruto sobered as his smile disappeared. "Alright. This training is down right... sadistic in terms of usage. But it makes you stronger exponentially, if you can handle it." Naruto took a deep breath. "We will enter your mind scape and create a world. We will use this world to do certain things. It will test your resolve."
Eragon was now confused. "What do you mean certain things?"
Naruto shrugged. "depends on the person. But this training cannot be done alone as it requires someone else to be the tether. This training will put you in the deepest darkest whole of despair and you have to have differentiate what is reality and what is fake."
Eragon was now troubled. Was this training really that bad? "I... I will try it."
Naruto nodded. "Swear in the Ancient language that you will not speak or tell of any of this to anyone without my permission."
Eragon did so and waited. Naruto unrolled the scroll and placed at Eragon's feet. Naruto stepped on the scroll and than put his hands into a tiger seal. Activating the chair Eragon found he could not move his arms.
"Its for safety reasons Eragon. The training is quite unpleasant." Naruto placed his hand on Eragon's head.
"Alright here we go."
A large glow filled the room and than stopped. The two people in the room were still. A minute passed. Than two minutes. Than fifteen.
Than of them let out a scream in pain, crying for it to stop.
It continued for an hour.
And that's it for the year. Will be updating everything else later. EVERYONE please check out Jinchuuriki my new story. I put a lot of effort into it please look at it. Thanks.
