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Chapter Five

Eragon felt Rose twitch a bit. Oh no, she was waking up! Eragon, Taz, Billy Bob, and Saphria had been walking for two hours and had gone over a great distance. About halfway into the desert. Taz! We have a problem. Rose is waking! Eragon said, making her sit up.

Well, I can fix that easily. Taz answered, walking up to Rose. Rose started opening her eyes. Taz swung his tail and it bashed into Rose's head. She fell over, falling into unconsciousness.

What did you do? How can you do that? Eragon asked hysterically, seeing the blood on her forehead.

I bashed her against her head. So we don't have to listen to her whining. I did it before. She'll live. Taz said, walking forward again. Eragon picked her up. Saphria shook her massive head and went to Taz.

About a day later, they were almost at the end of the desert when Rose woke up. She stood up and stretched. Morning sleepyhead. Taz said, watching her. She smiled and looked around. What? Where? She started, turning her head to look at the endless sand dunes all around her. Then her head began to hurt.

YOU! YOU HIT ME! Rose yelled accusingly at Taz. Eragon woke up and turned to Rose and the dragon. What was going on?

Yeah, so what? Taz said smoothly.

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HIT ME! AGAIN! I...I...I HATE YOU! Rose spat.

WELL SOMETIMES I DON'T LIKE YOU! He countered.

YOU ARE SO SELFISH! (Rose)

YOU'RE THE ONE THAT SELFISH, SELFISH! (Taz)

HOW DARE YOU! I WISH YOU WERE NEVER MY DRAGON! (Rose)

I WISH THAT YOU WEREN'T MY RIDER! (Taz)

"Stop! What are you guys saying? You love each other. You guys are best friends. You don't hate each other." Eragon said, going into the glaring two.

"And you! You defied me! I didn't want to go in the desert yesterday. So when I fell asleep, you bring me in anyway. I hate both of you!" Rose yelled. She felt like she was gonna cry. "The only person who actually has been a TRUE friend, is Billy Bob." Rose said. Eragon tried to say something but he couldn't. He was to hurt. Did he love her? No. He didn't think so. But, why was this hurting him so much?

Hey, what about me, little one? Saphria intruded.

"Maybe Saphira too." Rose added. "C'mon Billy Bob, lets go." Rose turned and started walking forward. She would get lost if she didn't go without Eragon.

"I'm sorry!" Eragon called out. Rose didn't answer. He turned to Taz. "What have we done?" He asked him.

Don't worry. It will all be taken care of shortly. Taz said, a toothy grin appearing on his lips. Taz began to follow Rose. Eragon and Saphira started followed.

Taz went to Rose's side. She didn't say anything. Everything was quiet for thirty minutes. "My feet hurt. Can I ride on you, Taz?" Rose asked.

And what about my feet? Taz asked.

"You got scales. I don't. Please!" Rose begged. Taz nodded and lowered himself. Rose climbed on.

"You forgave him? What about me?" Eragon asked suddenly. Rose turned to him.

"We were fighting? Taz and me. And you and me?" Rose asked too, looking confused.

"Yeah! Really badly too!" Eragon called out.

"It must have not been to important. Doesn't matter. I guess you are forgiven." Rose said, leaning forward on Taz's warm scales.

Taz. What just happened? Eragon asked the dragon.

She forgot about the argument. This happens every time. Just her little mood swings. I told you not to worry. Taz said. Eragon nodded. At least she didn't hate him now. But what bothered him was, did she really mean it?

"Rose." Eragon called out after four hours. Rose looked up. Taz's scales were imprinted on her cheek. "There is the land. We're almost out of the desert." Eragon said. Rose looked in front of her. Beside the huge mountain, she could see the trees. Rose jumped off Taz and ran. Eragon started running after her but she was too fast. Taz and Saphria walked normally.

Rose was the first one to the trees. A hunter was a few feet in the forest, knocking an arrow. Rose ran into the shade. He turned around, lowering the bow. Rose hugged him. "Get off me!" The man yelled. Some deer ran from the man's voice. He pushed Rose down and jumped on his horse, galloping away.

Eragon finally reached Rose. "Some people are just so rude." She said, turning to him.

"What?" Eragon asked breathlessly.

"Never mind." Rose sighed. "How much longer do we have to go?"

"A couple days, Rose. A couple days." He answered.

I just wanted to add that moment with the hunter in. I don't know why but I just want to. Please Review! (If you want a hint, look in the review answers. ;)

For those who reviewed:

Vulpix4life: I hope you like this chapter! Thanks for reviewing. Plz review!

Teenchic2004: That is so cool! I just guess that is how you spell the desert's name. I just decided not to use the water spell but we all know he did it.

Goodybad: I'm glad you like the last chapter. Hope you like this chapter even more!

Giver-of-Hope: I'll give you a little hint. Billy Bob just did that to get more trust. Something might happen later. I agree with Taz too. But Rose tricked him. Please review.

Rittzi: Taz is very cool. I'm glad I created him. Anyway, Billy Bob just got more trust so they don't expect Billy Bob to do anything... that's all I'm gonna tell you! Please Review!