Arya, Saphy's not working for the king. Athena said.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Fine, I guess we can let them go.
"Guards, release them."
"What? They could be under the king's control!" A nearby elf said in concern.
"Don't worry, they won't do anything."
"As you wish." Another elf said as they began to untie their bounds. The dragons were soon released and began to stretch their wings.
Thank you Arya. Saphira said.
Arya looked around and noticed Eragon was missing. A worried expression crossed her face and she looked nervous.
Saphira, where is Eragon?
Here I am. Eragon said as he looked at her.
Eragon! What happened? She exclaimed.
I'll explain later.
Shruiken began to explain what had happened while the other elves listened closely. Meanwhile, Saphira walked over to Eragon and rubbed against him. Eragon returned the jester by growling affectionately and nuzzling her. He then laid his wing over the dragoness and lay down. Saphira snuggled into his side and closed her eyes.
Oh Eragon, Roran is alive.
What? How?
We don't know, he just got up one day and seemed confused. He is here actually do you want to see him?
No, I'll wait till morning. Can Saphira and I go rest?
I guess so, but don't sleep in, we march on Dras Leona tomorrow.
Eragon stood up and Saphira followed him back to the tent that they had stayed in previously. Eragon strode through the entrance and jumped on the bed. Saphira followed and snuggled into his side.
Eragon, Saphira began. I want to leave here.
Why?
I want to live alone with you.
I wish that too. I know, after the battle tomorrow let's leave this place. We can live in harmony forever and never have to worry about being attacked. Would you like that?
Yes, but where will we go? If the Varden falls, we'll have no where that is safe.
We'll go to the far mountains behind Dras Leona. I've heard of a place where there is a shrine. No one lives there and there is a lake and forests and plenty of meat. It would be perfect. Only the elves know the entrance and the Empire couldn't reach us.
That sounds perfect. Where will we nest?
We can take things from the city during the attack. We'll take potions and antidotes incase one of us is hurt somehow. We can take luxurious things to build our nest and no one could hurt us. If the Varden is victorious we don't have to worry about it. We can live alone in the spine or something.
I love you Eragon.
As do I Saphira.
Saphira began humming and curled up in Eragon's side while he laid his wing over her. Together they slept, for come tomorrow they could finally be happy.
Will their plan work? Will they be killed in battle? Only time will tell.