The Swordsman from the West

by Nysiihyu

This is a story of a child if thirteen years. He has no parents. His friends were robbed from him like his parents. Left to survive off of his thirteen years of experience, he sets off into a land of strange new wonders, into the land of Alagaesia. With t

2. The Sword of Wind

Chapter 2

The sword of wind

Eragon woke with the sun in his eyes. Nysiihyu was sitting by the fire. "Good morning."

"Good morning." Eragon could not understand how a child three years younger than him could travel day in and day out, and not be tired. After having breakfast and a brief conversation, they broke camp and started off again. During the day, they covered at least twenty leagues. After a while, Eragon did not feel as tired after a days travel. He felt as though he had enough strength to spar that night, so he asked Nysiihyu if he would like to try it.

"Okay." Nysiihyu responded.

"Give me your sword." Nysiihyu unsheathed his blade and handed it to Eragon. "What is this swords name? It is a masterfully crafted blade."

"That sword's name is vihinnii'vni nas'kiyher."

"What does that name mean?"

"The name has many different meanings, all dependant on the users intentions. When I use it against you, it will mean Sword of Wind."

After blocking the edges, he and Nysiihyu took their ready stances. It was Eragon who attacked first. Swinging at Nysiihyu's ribs, he waited for the blade to come up and catch his sword. Instead, in a flurry of movement, Nysiihyu ducked and brought his sword up to Eragon's throat. Startled and in shock, Eragon examined the scene for any flaws, hoping to find that he was hallucinating. Nothing changed. Nysiihyu was parallel to him on his right side, sword held to his throat. Seven more times Eragon and Nysiihyu sparred, each ending like the first.

"How do you do that? How can you dodge my sword like that? I swung so fast no one could have dodged it."

"You're right, no regular swordsman could have dodged it. There are two things, one I will talk about later. The first is that I am faster than most people think. I also knew how you were planning to attack."

"How is that even possible? You were not present in my mind."

"Even if I am not in your mind, I can still read your actions. Your energy shows what you are preparing to do, and I can counter it effectively."

"How?"

"Wait, Eragon, for we must rest. Good night" and with that, they fell off to sleep.