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My only excuse this time is writers block so I think that basically explains why I haven't updated sooner. Wow chapter 14 that is my favorite number! .:)

Disclaimer: Nope, just checked still do not own the inheritance cycle

Chapter 14: Eragon's POV

Saphira land next to them and give Arya a chance to get off before you attack.
I was already planning on it little one, but tell Arya.
Arya jump off when Saphira lands, but I do not want you and Leon to fight him you have no saddle and Leon has little training. Arya started to protest but Eragon just said I've heard your speech before. I do not want you to get hurt and I do not think you weak, but please just listen to me. Eragon saw her nod, and when Saphira landed Arya jumped off and was immediately met by Leon's hulking figure. Saphira was about 20 feet from Thorn and with one jump she spread her magnificent wings and quickly glided closer to the red dragon.

Why are you here Thorn? Galbatorix sent you on another killing spree has he? He may be her rider but Eragon still had a shiver of fear run down his spine at her words. Eragon could also see Thorn sink down to the ground a little lower.
Peace brightscales my rider and I wish neither you nor any of the Varden any harm. It will all be explained in time, but please have patience. Thorns deep voice came across both his and Saphira's link, he spoke in the ancient language so he could not be lying.
Saphira what he said cannot be a lie, let's give him a chance to explain himself before we rip him to shreds. At Eragon's words Saphira agreed and said, Ok I will allow him to explain himself but if he makes one wrong move I will attack him without a second thought.
Yes, of course Saphira I would have it no other way.

Saphira straightened out of her crouch while Eragon jumped off and motioned for Arya to fallow him. He walked towards the tent while Saphira filled Leon in on what happened. As usual the nightstalkers stopped Eragon as he neared the tent. Arya and Eragon went through the normal procedures before one of them yelled into the tent "Rider Eragon and Lady Arya here to see you."
"Let them in," came Nasuada's voice from inside the tent. Before the entered Arya grabbed Eragon's arm and turned him so that he was looking her in the eyes. Do not mention anything about us to anyone at the Varden, and especially not to my mother. She didn't wait for him to respond, but rather let go of his arm and put her mask in place. They walked through the tent and Eragon was greeted by a pair of skinny arms wrapped around him in a bone crushing hug. He looked down to find them belonging to Nasuada. He glanced at Arya who had a tiny hint of a smile on her face before he returned the hug. "Eragon, Arya," Nasuada's arms had not found their way around Arya in a quicker and looser hug.

"What has happened to you since you left, I didn't get so much as a word from you. I thought you were captured, or dead, or worse. Please tell us what has happened." Nasuada said after releasing Arya.
"Us milady? Who is us the only one who doesn't know our story in this room is you." Eragon asked in confusion.
"Actually little brother I am very curious as well to hear what has happened to you and Arya." Murtagh stated.
"Murtagh," Eragon whispered menacingly "what are you doing here?" Arya came next to him and put a hand on her sword.
"Peace brother like Thorn said neither him nor I wish you, Nasuada, or the Varden any harm. Now please tell your story and then I will tell mine." Eragon started explaining everything that happened to them using Saphira, Arya, and occasionally Leon to help him; he left out everything about his and Arya's relationship. When he finished it was a good ten minutes before any of them spoke.

"Well, let us meet this Leon." Murtagh said to break the silence. Eragon fallowed Arya out of the tent who was then followed by Nasuada and Murtagh. Murtagh froze when he saw Leon while Nasuada just about fell over.
"Arya how did this happen?" Nasuada managed to say.
"We are unsure of that, Eragon said he remembered learning about something like this in one of his lessons in Ellesméra."
"The only trouble is I could not remember what it was that had happened to the dragon. We tried to speak to Glaedr about it but he is still unresponsive." Eragon finished.
"Maybe one of the other dragon's eldunari will be able to help us then." Murtagh suddenly said.
"Maybe brother but Glaedr's eldunari is the only one we have."
"Think again little brother, I am very surprised you did what I asked. Go check the saddle bags I gave you." Eragon did as he asked and retrieved three of the four bags Murtagh had given him. He walked them back to where the others were standing. Nasuada invited them back into her tent so they could look at the contents with more privacy. As it turned out 2 of the bags were filled with eldunari wrapped individually in cloth. There were about twenty in all and all a decent size. The third bag contained maps, scrolls, and documents of some type.

"Murtagh how in all of Alagaёsia did you manage to steal all of this, sneak it into bags get, in to an underground tunnel while you captured Arya, and then let us escape with it? Eragon said in a rush.
"Well I might as well start from the beginning, but for now let us all sleep. Nasuada has been up pacing for the last week wondering what in the world had happened to you two; I think I had better take her to bed before she collapses on scene." Murtagh answered.
"Ok in the morning then." Eragon responded with a yawn.

Eragon watched as Murtagh scooped up a swaying Nasuada in her arms and carry her off to her room. When he couldn't see them any longer he turned to Arya. He shuffled his feet suddenly feeling awkward. He didn't know what he was allowed to do, but she answered that question for him. "Well goodnight Eragon, I will see you in the morning."
"Goodnight Arya," was all he said in response before she took off running towards her tent because she still didn't have a saddle. Leon fallowed flying swiftly and gracefully behind her. Well Saphira he might match you in your flying abilities once you have trained him up a bit.

Saphira snorted a dragon's snort before replying He wishes. Eragon laughed and jumped up onto her. As they were flying to his tent Eragon thought of what Murtagh had done for them, he made a mental note to thank him. They arrived at Eragon's tent and he silently got ready for bed. He couldn't sleep for a long time. His thoughts kept straying from one thing to another, but they always ended up on how his relationship with Arya had changed in the very short amount of time. "How much more will it change?" he whispered to himself before finally falling into a fitful trace.

Ok so next chapter will be Murtagh's story I will try to get it out as soon as I can. Oh and the H.S.T.R.B.F.F.G.O has finally served its purpose. Thank you to all who contributed and thank you all for just reading this story. Anyway don't think just because the H.S.T.R.B.F.F.G.O has served its purpose doesn't mean they won't still accept reviews. They are always gladly welcomed whether they be a flamer or a nice little note. I'll stop babbling now. :D