Note: Rinia's PoV. Oh and in this chapter I refer to Alagaesian money, I just decided to call them bucks, because that's simpler.
IT'S COLD IN THESE BONES
"What was his name?" Katrina asked Rinia as they walked through the streets of Aberon.
"Murtagh," Rinia told Katrina.
"What happened?" Rinia sighed and then said,
"I met him when I began traveling with Eragon to the Varden and we became good friends. When I found out he was the son of Morzan, I was startled, but I soon forgave him because I believed him when he told me hated the label, I wish I hadn't." After taking a pause, she continued, "He saved my life during battle and we spent a few days, Eragon, Murtagh, and me, just enjoying ourselves as friends. Then Murtagh was caught in a small battle and he disappeared, everyone thought he died. But, he didn't and he ended up fighting for Galbatorix in the most recent battle. He killed King Hrothgar.
"I got captured after that war and was brought to Galbatorix and imprisoned. He helped me escape and told me," another pause and a deep breath, "he told me he loved me. While I was riding away from the castle I found Treskid's egg. The next time I saw Murtagh we talked and then Eragon showed up, and the two of them argued and then when I tried to comfort him, Murtagh slapped away my hand." Rinia stood in the sun next to Katrina, silently for a few moments then Katrina said,
"Wow, that's a lot to go through."
"Yea," Rinia replied
"You know, I wonder if Eragon managed to wake up Roran yet," Katrina said, slightly laughing. "I bet you 15 bucks, he hasn't." Rinia smiled and replied,
"I'll take that bet." Katrina and Rinia walked towards the place where Roran was staying. They entered the building and then entered the first door on the right and saw Roran, lying on the floor and Eragon standing against the wall, trying to suppress a laugh.
"I know that face," Roran said to Katrina as she walked in. Only Rinia heard her mutter,
"Damn," and then hand Rinia 15 bucks.
"I fell and Eragon won' help me geddup," Roran said, tired. Katrina shot Eragon a scowl and she bent over to help up Roran. As he stumbled to his feet, Rinia walked over to where Eragon was standing and he asked her,
"Where's Nayima?"
"Oh, she's still sleeping. I decided not to wake her," Rinia replied and then heard Roran say to Katrina,
"Let's go out again tonight." Katrina tried to suppress a laugh, but failed and said,
"No."
"But, last night was amazing," Roran said.
"Roran, last night you got drunk and I practically had to carry you home." Rinia and Eragon both burst out in laughter. Roran glared at Eragon, but Katrina kissed him on the forehead and said, "but, it's alright because I love you." Roran smiled at her and she said, "How about some fresh air?" He nodded and the four of them, Roran, Katrina, Rinia, and Eragon, left the building and walked around in the fresh air. "So, how did you get from your bed to the floor in the other room?" Katrina asked Roran.
"Well, Eragon helped me out of the room, but when I tripped and fell on the floor, all he did was laugh and he wouldn't help me up," Roran replied and Eragon whispered to Rinia,
"It was really funny," and Rinia had to suppress a laugh.
"Eragon," Katrina said, "why wouldn't you help Roran up?"
"Well, you see, I hurt my back and when I attempted to bend over a little bit, pain went through my back," Eragon replied.
"I see," Katrina said, grinning slyly, "and when was it that you hurt your back?"
"Um, well," Eragon stuttered, "when I was walking home last night, I fell, right Rinia?" he asked worriedly.
"Oh yea," Rinia replied, causing Eragon to sigh in relief, "but, I thought that you fell on your arm." Katrina smiled and Rinia said, "Gotcha."
"Thanks a lot," Eragon replied disgruntled as a young man in Varden uniform ran up to him and said,
"You are Eragon Shadeslayer?"
"Yes," Eragon replied, confused. The young man then turned to Rinia and asked,
"And you are Rinia, the dragon rider?" She nodded then asked,
"What is this about?"
"Lady Nasuada would like to see you and Eragon immediately in her office."
"Um, alright" Eragon said and then turned to Roran and Katrina and said, "I guess I'll see you guys later." Then Rinia and Eragon followed the young man to Nasuada's office. When they entered the office they saw Nasuada speaking to Jormundur. She then turned to Eragon and Rinia and said,
"Good, you're here. Now, there have been rumors that Galbatorix is planning his final attack on the Varden. I've summoned you two here because I want you to patrol some of the land north of where we are to see if anything is coming. Will you two be willing to do that?" Rinia looked at Eragon, who looked back at her and they nodded. Eragon turned to Nausda and said,
"We will be glad to help you."
"Good," Nausada said. "Now, I want you to start patrolling as soon as possible," she said, rushing. Eragon said,
"We can start as soon as right now."
"Good, so I guess you two should be off then?" she said and then Eragon and Rinia were quickly escorted out of her office.
"Wow, she was in some rush," Rinia said to Eragon as they walked outside. As soon as they were out in the sunlight they saw Treskid and Saphira fly towards them. Hey, Tresky, Rinia said to her dragon.
Don't call me that in front of Saphira! Treskid replied frustrated. Rinia only laughed and mounted him as Eragon mounted Saphira.
"I guess that we should split up, for now," Eragon said. "Saphira will contact Treskid if I need your help and Treskid should do the same." With a nod, Rinia took up into the sky and flew away from the Varden.
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