Disclaimer: I do not own Eragon. I don't own anything but Rose, Taz, and Billy Bob. And maybe a few more characters but who knows.
Rose woke up early. Her skin was sticky from that plant thing that Eragon had put on her last night. It got the poison ivy off but now grass and mud stuck to her. Taz rustled beside her. You look like you could pass as the next Bigfoot. Taz chuckled. Rose scowled. Billy Bob was sleeping by the fire peacefully. He would have slept next to Rose but Eragon had disagreed and fought with her so much she just agreed with him to go to bed. He was cuddled up in a ball, sucking his thumb. A little babyish but it was okay. Rose turned to Eragon. He was asleep next Saphria. He was even handsome when he slept. Rose got up, dusted herself off the best she could and turned to Taz.
I guess I should take a shower. I haven't showered in like, two days or less. And that's just gross. But, I don't have any clothes for me to wear. Rose told Taz, picking out some grass out of her hair. Taz yawned and walked to the edge of the lake.
Well, take your clothes off right here, and go take a bath, then dry yourself and get back in those clothes. He answered, curling up. She glanced at Eragon. Don't worry, he won't see you. I'll stay right here so you can wash in private. He added. Rose sighed.
She stripped her clothes off behind Taz and went to the lake. It was freezing. She shivered and waded in. Twenty minutes later, Rose came out of the water. Taz, I don't have anything to dry myself with. She said, shivering. Do you remember that spell you were taught? The warming spell? Surely you couldn't have forgotten that. Taz told her. Oh, yeah. Thanks. Rose told him and then she whispered to herself. "Ghuewn brisingr hushe jowusle." The warm feeling spread across her body and evaporated the water left on her. She quickly put on her clothes and walked to the fire, ringing out her hair.
Eragon was sitting across from Billy Bob, and was cutting some dry meat. He looked up and smiled. "Done with your bath?" He teased. Rose felt herself blush as she dumbly nodded. She sat on the left side of Eragon and smiled at Billy Bob. Billy Bob smiled and half walked, half ran to her side, sitting in between Eragon and Rose. Rose saw Eragon tense, then relax, glaring at Billy Bob. Eragon got up, dumped the pieces of meat in a pot. "I'm going to take a bath too." He announced, then he went to Saphria. Eragon or Saphria must have not felt comfortable because they walked away to another spot where the lake was. So it left Taz, Rose, and Billy Bob together.
"Jusens henw." He murmured, getting up. Rose watched him as he walked to a patch of grass and began digging in it. Taz sighed and told her he had to go somewhere before he died of boredom. So he left. Rose watched the fire, until Billy Bob came back.
He was hiding something behind his back and was staring at Rose with a lot of interest. "Whatcha got there, Billy Bob?" She asked him, kind of uncomfortable with him staring at her like that. Suddenly, Billy Bob jumped on Rose, tackling her to the ground. Rose screamed and her head hit a rock. Stars appeared in her eyes, mixed with tears. A dark black thing jumped over her and Billy Bob. Billy Bob turned around, bringing out a short sword. Rose looked up, ignoring the fact that her head was pounding and screaming. A black wolf howled and charged at Billy Bob. Billy Bob turned around and charged at the wolf. Eragon and Saphria busted into the camp, Eragon wielding his sword. Taz came out, snarling. Eragon watched Billy Bob for a minute then turned his gaze towards Rose. He put his sword up and ran to Rose.
"Are you okay, Rose?" He asked, picking up her head. He looked at the back of Rose's head and winced. "You've got a big gash." Eragon quickly healed it. By that time, the wolf was gone, and Billy Bob was watching Eragon take care of Rose. He turned to Billy Bob. "Well, it looks like I owe you a big apolgy. I'm sorry I didn't trust you before. But since you saved Rose's life, I think it's safe to say that Urgals can change." Eragon told Billy Bob. He glanced at Rose. She smiled. Eragon smiled back.
Taz flew down suddenly, making Rose snap out of her dream world. Huh? What's happening? Why are we going down? Rose asked as Taz landed. Saphria and Eragon were waiting for them. Rose slipped off and helped Billy Bob down. She had had a very hard time convincing Taz to let Billy Bob ride with Rose.
No. I'm not gonna let that thing ride me. Forget it. Taz scoffed
Taz! Grow up. Come on, he saved my life. Rose begged.
I don't care. That thing can rot in Hell's Fire for all I care. Taz sniffed.
You don't mean that. Can he ride? Rose said.
Yes I do. And no. (Taz)
Yes. (Rose)
No. (Taz)
Yes. (Rose
No no no no no no! (Taz)
Yes yes yes yes yes! (Rose)
No! (Rose)
Yes! (Taz)
Okay, thanks. (Rose)
HEY! (Taz)
Shut up. (Rose)
Okay, maybe not that hard, She thought. "Why are we stopping?" Rose asked Eragon. Eragon walked to a small stream.
"Get your canteen I gave you. Fill it up." He ordered, kneeling down and getting water.
"Why?" Rose asked, getting his canteen out of Taz's saddlebags. Rose knelt down and put the canteen in the water. "We're going into the Hadarac (I don't know if I spelled that right. I don't have the book so I'm sorry. If you guys know what that magic spell is to get water in the desert. Can you tell me? That would be so helpful!) Desert." Eragon said, putting it up. Rose also put it up and looked forward. The desert sand looked hot. "Come on." He said.
Rose was going to die! Literally. She was thirsty, hungry, tired, and sand was getting in her eyes. Back in her time, they flew in an airplane, while the dragons followed behind the plane. Rose wiped her brow. Eragon was far ahead of her, telling Rose to hurry up every thirty seconds. Taz and Saphria was near Eragon, chatting. Of course they didn't have a problem. The sand's heat didn't hurt the dragon's feet. Eragon seemed that he wasn't hurt by the heat. Rose tried to follow. Billy Bob would walk through in front of Rose and behind Eragon. Rose stopped. She felt dizzy and nausea. "I can't go on. I'm gonna die right here." Rose announced. Eragon turned around, watching her. A vulture flew over them. "Hey! You hear me? Take me! You can kill me already. I'm gonna die a painful death of the hot sun and sand." Rose said. Eragon walked up to her, grabbing her hand. She didn't really care. "Lets go back. We can try tomorrow." He said, turning Rose around. Five steps later, they were in the shade. Eragon set her against the tree. Rose closed her eyes and surprisingly fell asleep. Eragon smiled. He hoisted her up on his shoulder carefully and started out.
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Smeggin-brilliant: There you go. Thought Billy Bob was gonna kill her huh? Please review!
Vulpix4life: I'm glad you thought it was funny. This one may not be as funny, but it shows you a little bit of important stuff for later. I love their fluffiness too. Hope you like this chapter!
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Rittzi: Then I guess you and rose are alike. I do care about those things too. Anyway, Billy Bob isn't gonna hurt Taz. Yet. (hint-hint) Anyway, I'm glad you love Taz. I didn't want him to be like Saphria. All knowing and stiff. Just cool and smart. I hope he is portrayed that way.
KatzEye: Thank you. I love the name Billy Bob too! Hope you like this chapter.
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