Hello. its the half term so im happy, doing what ever i want all day, except when my mum makes me revise for my maths exam. Yay from what i get in my reviews I guess u like Favion which is a good sign for that wolf's future. Anyways, a new chapter and its kinda a filler, kinda important.

The Warders

The passing of time was only signified by Favion's and Dante's slowly increasing hunger. These tunnels go on for ever Dante complained lashing his tail into a wall. The wall shuddered at the impact but thankfully did not collapse. Be careful! You could've killed us! Again! Alison exclaimed tiredly. They will end some time Dante, keep in mind that these tunnels probably extend all over the mountain range, besides they would never have been built if they don't go anywhere Alison retorted. I know! I'm just fed up with being underground, I hate it but still he kept walking. Alison sighed and looked at the walls, they were completely smooth, slightly damp it appeared as if they weren't mined but built out of solid stone. Whoever built this tunnel was incredibly skilled She commented Dante grumbled in reply If they were so skilled they should have made windows and lights. Alison sighed You can't build windows underground. Beside her Favion froze, with one mighty paw still in the air. Alison stopped and looked at him inquiringly and Dante, not noticing continued walking. Favion tensed and slowly set down his paw, with his snout twitching, smelling the air. His ears swiveled forwards where Dante had disappeared down the tunnel. The large wolf raised his tail as he stared otherwise unmoving into the suddenly heard screams and war cries from further in the tunnels Favion growled and stepped forward. Alison! Where are you? I'm under attack! Help! Dante yelled and she could hear him roar. Alison bolted down the tunnel drawing her sword while Favion bounded ahead of her snarling.

Alison froze for a second, the light from torches blinding her. Then as her eyes adjusted she saw hundreds, possibly thousands of people in the tunnel, they surrounded Dante and were trying to keep him at bay with spears, but Favion lunged on a mans back tearing with his claws the mans dying screams distracted everyone long enough for Dante to barrel past them all and he stood beside Alison baring his fangs at the attackers, who Alison noticed were all human. Maybe the wolf-horse has some use after all He said dryly. Favion backed away from the fight so he stood by Alison's other side with his hackles raised and was growling. From amongst the people a women stepped forward, her eyes widened when she took in the trio. Alison recoiled with shock when she noticed the dark tone of the womens skin, it was clear that she was from one of the roaming tribes of the desert.

"Who are you? And what gives you the right to attack my dragon?," Alison demanded.

"I apologize for my peoples actions, but I will not tell you who we are until we know what you are doing here and where your allegiance lays," The dark skinned, but evidently young women said cautiously. Dante growled at her more than a little annoyed with her answer. Hush Dante, we may not need to fight them Alison pointed out.

" To answer both your questions we are seeking the Varden, do you have any idea where they may be?" Alison asked, while she reached out to Favion's mind to calm him. The womens face lit up for a moment then faded into a passive expression.

"Why are you searching for the Varden? Did the king send you?" The women demanded, she seemed oddly emotionally about the question, like it meant life and death to her. Dante roared at the accusation causing the men who were relaxing to raise their spears again.

"No! We want nothing to do with that traitor! Except to kill him! We only wish to aid the battle and increase the chance for his death. And in my case, to see lost friends once again," Alison said sadly, casting her eyes downward to the worn floor. Shes happy, the weird women looks happy, as do all the people, they're all smiling Dante said shifting uneasily.

"Well, I guess we can trust you then. Actually I'm not sure if you are speaking truth, we must be cautious, so you must let Trianna who is our lead magician into your mind so we can be sure," The women said. Dante growled once again and Alison looked up sharply narrowing her eyes at the person stepping forward.

"We allow no one into our minds, I will not have that poor excuse of a magician look at my memories, they are between Dante and I only," She said between her teeth. Trianna looked angry at what she said but Alison just smiled sweetly at her and repeated what she had told them about Galbatorix in the ancient language. Trianna frowned.

"I repeated what i had said about wishing to kill Galbatorix in the ancient language, which your magician should be able to confirm. And she should also be able to reassure you that it is impossible to lie in the ancient language. So can you please either help us out by telling us how to find the Varden or get out of our way," she threatened, not only annoyed, but bored too.

"Is this true?" The women asked Trianna who looked over at Alison and Dante and nodded. The dark haired women smiled and the surrounding people cheered. Favion flattened his ears at the sudden noise and Alison glanced around at them all, confused. "I am Nasuada, leader of the Varden," The dark-skinned women announced. Alison froze, staring at the people with a renewed interest.

"Really? Then what, may I ask, are you doing down here?" Alison asked. She must be that persons successor... Ajihad Dante worked out.

"We are moving to Surda so we can attack the Empire directly. It is about a two day journey from here. Will you come?" She asked peering at them. Yes Dante said to Nasuada. See? We could've gone to Surda!

"Then lets continue," She said and began walking forward, with the whole Varden following. Alison stood still until Nasuada was level with her than began walking. Favion looked at Nasuada and sniffed her, he seemed unsure.

"Can I ask why you have a shrrg with you?" A really short person asked from behind Nasuada. Alison doubled back to look at him closer. He was really short, he had a beard and he wore an ax where people would normally wear a sword. He looks like a child, I could fit him in my mouth whole, and swallow him whole Dante remarked. Don't you even think about it! Alison said quickly.

"Whats a shrrg?" Alison asked the short person I think hes a dwarf Alison Dante said, laughing. The dwarf looked at her, evidently irritated by her lack of knowledge.

"The shrrg that is following you," The short tempered dwarf snapped. Alison laughed at his comment Dwarves are like little angry men she said, causing Dante to laugh in the weird dragon way, he received a lot of strange looks from nearby people.

"You mean Favion? He followed us here, I'm not letting Dante eat him so don't worry," Alison reassured the dwarf.

"Good, for it would be my duty to mine clan to protect that there shrrg," The dwarf said.

"How come? We do not know much of the dwarves," Alison said

"Why because my clan is Durgrimst Shrrg, there is a clan named after each of the native animals of the Beor mountains," The dwarf grunted dismissively, and he quickened his pace so as to lead the Varden through the tunnels and to Surda.

So can u peoples review please? I wanna know if I got Nasuada right, I don't think I did.