Dear ElementalBlade, If you're reading this, I want you to know that I was seriously considering dedicating a chapter to you. With more thought I quickly expelled the idea, knowing that if I did write a chapter for you it would completely ruin my story. How? Everyone would die. Love, Stella(: (Okay, I'm done now.) dominicthewise, no, Andaer does not have ADD… that would be bad for the Varden.Arya: Andaer, are you ready to fight? Andaer: *ROARS* Yes! -Oh, hey, look a kitty! Arya: *DIES* And yeah you better run! , your review made me laugh. I don't know why. But it did. Pie in the Face, yeah it pops into my head every once and a while, and it still makes me laugh. Yes, we need Bill the Pony! Banging your head on the keyboard? Best idea ever! Now try typing with your nose! Uyqu b9ik656239t6yh bj0owwwe… Wow… that's supposed to be: haha im typing with my nose… I love waffles. Every1's Beta, haha fluffy dragon.
Chapter 28
"Nasuada, We'll Kidnap You If We Have To"
"Angela!" Scarlet called excitedly as she approached their tent. "Oh Angela!" She sang.
Angela poked her head out of the tent, brown curls bouncing. An odd, green smoke escaped through the small opening, coupled with a smell that vaguely reminded Scarlet of sleep, and that actually made her want to sleep. Angela looked slightly worried as she watched Scarlet's face.
"Oh," Scarlet said, as she realized what the green smoke and smell came from. The feeling of wanting to sleep vanished.
"Oh, okay then," Angela said, and her worry disappeared completely. She stepped out of the tent. "So what's the cause for excitement?"
Scarlet grinned, brown/red eyes bright with exhilaration. "Romance," She said, as if it was a sacred word.
"Romance?" Angela hadn't expected that.
"Romance," Scarlet said, as if she was making it final. "Interesting romance. Forbidden romance."
Angela pulled Scarlet into the tent, a small smile on her lips. "Eragon and Arya?" She asked once they were inside.
Scarlet didn't have to look around to know that there was a large pot taking up a lot of room in the tent, and that it was emitting a green smoke that seemed to disperse before it got far, so she didn't have to waste her time by letting herself become distracted with it.
"Yes, but no," Scarlet said, still smiling wide.
The Varden is an interesting place, is it not? Solembum commented as he pretended to nap somewhere in the tent. He already knew of Eragon and Arya, and he also knew that Scarlet was not speaking of them. He was interested in what she had to say.
Indeed, was Scarlet's reply.
"Yes, as in there is romance between the two Riders?" Angela asked.
"Yes," Scarlet confirmed. "But they're not who I'm talking about."
Angela lifted an eyebrow in question.
Scarlet's grin widened. "Come on, I'll explain on the way."
*I'VE GOT A LOVELY BUNCH OF COCONUTS*
*THERE THEY ARE ALL STANDING IN A ROW*
*BIG ONES*
*SMALL ONES*
*SOME AS BIG AS YOUR HEAD*
*GIVE'EM A TWIST*
*A FLICK OF THE WRIST*
*THAT'S WHAT THE SHOWMAN SAID*
"Nasuada, we'll kidnap you if we have to," Angela said as she stood before her desk.
"Is that a threat?" Lady Nasuada asked, her voice turning cold.
Scarlet shot her former mentor a glare. "It was my idea to bring you on this adventure. We won't be kidnapping anyone," She said seriously.
"Cheep cheep," Angela said before turning away from Nasuada's desk. She sat down and watched.
Scarlet turned her gaze back on Nasuada. "You're thinking I'm going to betray you and kill you," Scarlet said accurately. "Well believe me, you're one of the last people I want to see dead." There was a short pause. "Galbatorix is the reason why my people, my family, and my husband are dead. If you die, the Varden is doomed, and if there is no Varden, then no end to the king. It's as simple as that."
Nasuada tilted her head ever-so-slightly. She didn't mean to, but it was a habit she had adopted when she was younger.
"I've already seen what happens, and believe me, you find it quite enjoyable," Scarlet continued.
There was a long pause where no one spoke. "I won't be going anywhere unless you give me details," Nasuada said.
Scarlet sighed in exasperation, and looked to Angela.
"Just tell her," Angela said.
Scarlet nodded and looked back at Nasuada. "Murtagh and Thorn are here, about a mile from us. They're in a small glade in the center of a patch of dense woods-"
"What?" Nasuada said in alarm.
"Shall I repeat myself?" Scarlet asked, but she didn't wait for an answer. "They're not here to destroy the Varden, hurt anyone, or steal anyone or anything. Murtagh wants to talk to you, but he's a guy, so who knows how long it could take for him to do so." Scarlet waited to see if Nasuada would say anything. "Come with us, Lady Nightstalker, you and I both know his intentions are good."
Silence reigned in the tent, and it lasted for a good five minutes before Nasuada finally relented. "Alright," She said quietly. She knew that going to speak with Murtagh could be the biggest mistake of her life, but something told her that everything would be okay.
Scarlet and Angela both grinned.
*I'VE GOT A LOVELY BUNCH OF COCONUTS*
*EVERY BALL YOU THROW WILL MAKE ME RICH*
*THERE STANDS MY WIFE*
*THE IDOL OF ME LIFE*
*SINGING ROLL A BOWL A BALL A PENNY A PITCH*
Angela, Scarlet, and Nasuada trudged through the dense wood, Scarlet leading the way, with Nasuada following behind, and Angela bringing up the rear.
It had been hard for Nasuada to convince her guards that she would be fine with Angela and Scarlet. She had to lie and tell them that she was off to do normal woman things. She left out the part where she would also be hiking through the woods in search of the enemy Rider and dragon.
Nasuada hated lying to her guards. She knew that they would lay down their lives for her in a second. It felt wrong to lie to them, especially now since she was knowingly putting herself in danger.
Not far off, Murtagh and Thorn rested in the small glade. Thorn was sprawled out in all directions, though it was surprisingly comfortable. His large, ruby, head rested in the waving grasses. One layer of his eyelids were closed so that he could rest, yet still see everything going on.
Murtagh lay in the grass close to his dragon. His discarded shirt lay feet from him-he hadn't expected the heat to be so severe. He arms formed a pillow beneath his head, and his left ankle was propped up on his right knee. His eyes were closed as he enjoyed a light sleep, and his bare chest steadily rose and fell.
Neither were paying much attention to the things going on around them, or rather, Murtagh was sleeping, and Thorn was dozing, so truthfully neither were paying any attention to their surroundings. This definitely wasn't a good idea, but they had been traveling almost non-stop the whole week. Both had been afraid that Galbatorix would pursue them upon his black dragon, so they had pressed themselves to the limit. They were in desperate need of rest.
Scarlet, Angela, and Lady Nasuada stood at the outskirts of the clearing. Scarlet stared, wide-eyed with excitement, at the large ruby dragon. Angela looked contemplative as she glanced between the Rider and dragon. But Nasuada only had eyes for Murtagh. She gazed at him as so many emotions ignited within her. Hatred, disgust, anger, attraction, yearning… Love?
Her almond eyes repeatedly traveled up and down his body. His face looked slimmer, older, and his dark brown hair was cut jaw length. His abs were clearly defined, and Nasuada could only guess what they felt like-though she tried to keep her head clear by not thinking about them.
Suddenly, Thorn's head snapped up. He stared at the three with bright red eyes…
What do you all think? I feel weird saying this, but I actually kind of enjoyed describing Murtagh… Having his shirt of was Demonic Hope's idea lol. The reason why I put in the coconut song is because I love the Lion King, I love Monty Python, and it's a freaking awesome song. I walked around my house singing it all day yesterday…
