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Chapter 9- Fighting Talk
They were a league away from Therinsford by noon the next day. Eragon told Saphira to wait for them on the other side of Therinsford where she would not be seen, she would take Legolas and Gimli with her. Therinsford was a crowded place, they could not risk been seen.
"Right, we'll need four horses and four sets of gear. I hope we have enough for all that," said Brom counting out his coins.
"No," said Legolas, just about to mount Saphira. "Only three horses. Gimli will ride with me and I require no saddle or bridle. That should lower the price."
"Very well," said Brom. They went to Therinsford, Saphira Legolas and Gimli flying over to meet them at a safer place away from prying eyes.
Brom and Eragon rode out of Therinsfod. Brom on a fine white horse, Eragon on a bay. Behind it they led a horse with no saddle or bridle. It was a white horse much like Brom's but it looked younger.
The mountain Utgard loomed over them as they came closer. Between Utgard and the line of the mountains that formed the east side of Palancar Valley rose a deep cleft. It was the only practical way out of the valley and the road led towards it. On the top of the mountains peak was a steepled tower perched upon it which was in disrepair.
This was once an out post of the Riders. This was the place where the Rider Vrael took refuge and where he was defeated by Galbatorix. They travelled for long hours around Utgard. They followed the Anora River and then mounted a rise and saw over the trees. On either side of them were mountains, but below them stretched a huge plain. This would have taken weeks to cross by foot. And far above Saphira was circling, Legolas and Gimli on her back.
They left the trail and dismounted by the Anora River. Saphira landed and Legolas and a very wobbly Gimli got off her back and helped set up camp. Eragon introduced Legolas to the white horse he would ride.
The Elf stroked the horses nose gently whispering to it words Eragon could not understand. Then Legolas turned to Eragon and his horse. "You should name him."
Eragon thought for a moment. "Well, Brom's is called Snowfire, I don't have anything as noble as that. Have you named your horse?"
"Of course. I name him Loshîth," Legolas replied.
"That's a beautiful name. does it mean something?" asked Eragon.
"Yes, it means Snowmist," said Legolas. "Now what about yours?"
"It's not as good as Snowfire or Loshîth, but I suppose I shall name him Cadoc after my grandfather," Eragon said patting the bay.
"Good."
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"It seems they have gone to Yazuac," Brom concluded. They had just found the Raz'ac tracks after a steep decent down the Raz'ac trail.
"Where is that?" asked Legolas. He and Gimli were travelling with them as there was little chance of them been seen by anybody out on the plains. Saphira was flying high above them; there was no place for her to hide out here.
"Due east and four days away if all goes well. It's a small village situated by the Ninor River. Ah, and the Anora will be our only source of water across the plains, so best to fill up your water skins and drink as much as you can for now." They did as Brom said then continued in the direction of Yazuac.
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"How far to go?" Eragon complained slumping forwards on Cadoc in boredom. "Everything looks the same. Open plain all around! Are we even going in the right direction?"
"Of course we are. I know these plains well so quit your moaning boy!" snapped Brom.
Saphira swooped down very now and again to hover above them and speak with Legolas and Eragon. 'I see Yazuac far in the distance. It is still a long way to go though."
Legolas stopped and raised a slender hand to shade his eyes from the glare of the sun. "Yes, I see it Saphira. Brom is leading us well."
"You can see Yazuac?" Eragon said disbelievingly. He squinted into the distance. "Wait! I see something too! Nope, its just more plain going on forever into the distance!" he said sarcastically.
Legolas, who had been walking along side his horse for some time while Gimli rode, turned to the young boy. "If you are so bored, I suggest we stop a while and cure you of it. We have time do we not Brom?"
The old man nodded. "I could do with a break myself." Eragon lifted his head to listen to what the Elf would do next.
"Come boy, dismount your horse and take out your sword," he said.
Eragon looked startled for a moment, but complied. He took out Zar'roc. It felt heavier now that Eragon realised what was coming as the Elf unsheafed his silver hafted knife.
Brom laughed. "Oh you are in for it now boy!"
And Legolas, you do know you will rip the boy to shreds? Those are not sticks you practice with," said Gimli warningly.
"Give them here. I will use a few words which will rid the blades of their sharpness- only temporally!" Brom said.
Legolas looked doubtful. "My knife came from the Golden Wood and the lady of Lothlórien gave it to me," he handed it to Brom carefully.
Wonder came into the man's eyes and he hastily muttered a few words then handed it back to Legolas who ran a long white finger over the blade. It was blunt. Brom did the same to Eragon's. "Gëuldh du knífr! A lesson for you there boy, these words mean 'dull the knife' remember them."
Eragon nodded and took back his sword. He faced Legolas feeling slightly nervous. "First, I wish to see how good you are. We will have a short practice fight," said Legolas. Eragon looked terrified. He did not move. Legolas started to advance. "Tolo adan! Maetho nin, avo 'osto!" Legolas called to him. Eragon did not understand a word he had just said. But the words seemed to urge him on. Come human! Fight me, don't fear!
He lunged forwards and managed to block Legolas' first attack. "Mae carnen!" Legolas said encouragingly. Well done
But Eragon was too slow to block Legolas' next attack. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back as he stumbled forwards. Legolas stepped back. Eragon lunged again but missed. And so this went on. Sometimes Eragon managed to block, sometimes he didn't. Legolas was not too hard on the human as it was not with in his skill. Legolas could have beat him blindfolded though. At the end of it Eragon came away with numerous cuts and bruises.
"Mae carner Eragon. Gerich faer vara," said Legolas patting the boy on the shoulder. Well done Eragon. You have a fiery spirit
He had no idea what the Elf said, but he did feel strangely comforted.
Saphira, who had been watching from above came down to land by Eragon's side. She was laughing. 'Legolas beat you! Ha, you never stood a chance against an Elf!'
'Oh shut up!'
'Lasto laliath nin!' Saphira teased. ..Listen to my laughter
'I didn't know you spoke Legolas' language?' said Eragon.
'Well I do. I delved into his mind and he taught me over the past few days. Did you know dragons are very fast learners?' Saphira gloated.
'Apparently,' Eragon muttered. 'So you understand all he was saying to me?'
'Yes,' came the reply.
'And, what was he saying?' asked Eragon. Insults perhaps? Why else use a language he couldn't understand?
'Words of encouragement. So you need not think he was insulting you,' said Saphira reading his thoughts.
'Oh,' was all Eragon could say.
A/N Sorry it was a later update! But I hope you liked that chapter. And there may not be an update for about two or three weeks as I'm off to Cyprus on the 16th June. So there may be one before I go, or you may have to wait till I get back. Hopefully I'll be able to post something at the weekend but I don't know yet.
Anyways, right now I'm supposed to be revising for my business test tomorrow which I know I will so fail because it's one of my worst subjects! Oh well, at least I can drop it next year! But thank Warrior Elf who reviewed demanding an update.
Ok people, go review and you'll get and update either before or after my holiday!
Peace
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Reviewers
Warrior Elf- Thanks. I have read some of your fic but I haven't had time to read it all. So far I think it sounds really good going by the first few paragraphs anyway! Sorry I haven't read it all yet, I haven't been on the computer much this week, but I will!
Fuji the Hobbit- I did put in to signify they are talking telepathically, but they don't show up, thanks, I never thought of using single quotation marks! A comic relief chapter? Ok then if you want one I'll do one soon.
Xiad Rusco- Thanks!
RandomInsaneElfStalker89- Thanks. Sorry I take so long to update! Hope you like this chapter.
Aldawen Eldartari- Don't go insane, here's the update!
DaAlCh – Really? Where did you find that out? Hey, I could use this piece of info, thanks!
Fire panther- Yeah, I want an Eragon category too!
Jestofo- More angst? But this isn't meant to be that ansty. Suppose it could get a little ansty towards that end though.
Chapter 9- Fighting Talk
They were a league away from Therinsford by noon the next day. Eragon told Saphira to wait for them on the other side of Therinsford where she would not be seen, she would take Legolas and Gimli with her. Therinsford was a crowded place, they could not risk been seen.
"Right, we'll need four horses and four sets of gear. I hope we have enough for all that," said Brom counting out his coins.
"No," said Legolas, just about to mount Saphira. "Only three horses. Gimli will ride with me and I require no saddle or bridle. That should lower the price."
"Very well," said Brom. They went to Therinsford, Saphira Legolas and Gimli flying over to meet them at a safer place away from prying eyes.
Brom and Eragon rode out of Therinsfod. Brom on a fine white horse, Eragon on a bay. Behind it they led a horse with no saddle or bridle. It was a white horse much like Brom's but it looked younger.
The mountain Utgard loomed over them as they came closer. Between Utgard and the line of the mountains that formed the east side of Palancar Valley rose a deep cleft. It was the only practical way out of the valley and the road led towards it. On the top of the mountains peak was a steepled tower perched upon it which was in disrepair.
This was once an out post of the Riders. This was the place where the Rider Vrael took refuge and where he was defeated by Galbatorix. They travelled for long hours around Utgard. They followed the Anora River and then mounted a rise and saw over the trees. On either side of them were mountains, but below them stretched a huge plain. This would have taken weeks to cross by foot. And far above Saphira was circling, Legolas and Gimli on her back.
They left the trail and dismounted by the Anora River. Saphira landed and Legolas and a very wobbly Gimli got off her back and helped set up camp. Eragon introduced Legolas to the white horse he would ride.
The Elf stroked the horses nose gently whispering to it words Eragon could not understand. Then Legolas turned to Eragon and his horse. "You should name him."
Eragon thought for a moment. "Well, Brom's is called Snowfire, I don't have anything as noble as that. Have you named your horse?"
"Of course. I name him Loshîth," Legolas replied.
"That's a beautiful name. does it mean something?" asked Eragon.
"Yes, it means Snowmist," said Legolas. "Now what about yours?"
"It's not as good as Snowfire or Loshîth, but I suppose I shall name him Cadoc after my grandfather," Eragon said patting the bay.
"Good."
-:-
"It seems they have gone to Yazuac," Brom concluded. They had just found the Raz'ac tracks after a steep decent down the Raz'ac trail.
"Where is that?" asked Legolas. He and Gimli were travelling with them as there was little chance of them been seen by anybody out on the plains. Saphira was flying high above them; there was no place for her to hide out here.
"Due east and four days away if all goes well. It's a small village situated by the Ninor River. Ah, and the Anora will be our only source of water across the plains, so best to fill up your water skins and drink as much as you can for now." They did as Brom said then continued in the direction of Yazuac.
-:-
"How far to go?" Eragon complained slumping forwards on Cadoc in boredom. "Everything looks the same. Open plain all around! Are we even going in the right direction?"
"Of course we are. I know these plains well so quit your moaning boy!" snapped Brom.
Saphira swooped down very now and again to hover above them and speak with Legolas and Eragon. 'I see Yazuac far in the distance. It is still a long way to go though."
Legolas stopped and raised a slender hand to shade his eyes from the glare of the sun. "Yes, I see it Saphira. Brom is leading us well."
"You can see Yazuac?" Eragon said disbelievingly. He squinted into the distance. "Wait! I see something too! Nope, its just more plain going on forever into the distance!" he said sarcastically.
Legolas, who had been walking along side his horse for some time while Gimli rode, turned to the young boy. "If you are so bored, I suggest we stop a while and cure you of it. We have time do we not Brom?"
The old man nodded. "I could do with a break myself." Eragon lifted his head to listen to what the Elf would do next.
"Come boy, dismount your horse and take out your sword," he said.
Eragon looked startled for a moment, but complied. He took out Zar'roc. It felt heavier now that Eragon realised what was coming as the Elf unsheafed his silver hafted knife.
Brom laughed. "Oh you are in for it now boy!"
And Legolas, you do know you will rip the boy to shreds? Those are not sticks you practice with," said Gimli warningly.
"Give them here. I will use a few words which will rid the blades of their sharpness- only temporally!" Brom said.
Legolas looked doubtful. "My knife came from the Golden Wood and the lady of Lothlórien gave it to me," he handed it to Brom carefully.
Wonder came into the man's eyes and he hastily muttered a few words then handed it back to Legolas who ran a long white finger over the blade. It was blunt. Brom did the same to Eragon's. "Gëuldh du knífr! A lesson for you there boy, these words mean 'dull the knife' remember them."
Eragon nodded and took back his sword. He faced Legolas feeling slightly nervous. "First, I wish to see how good you are. We will have a short practice fight," said Legolas. Eragon looked terrified. He did not move. Legolas started to advance. "Tolo adan! Maetho nin, avo 'osto!" Legolas called to him. Eragon did not understand a word he had just said. But the words seemed to urge him on. Come human! Fight me, don't fear!
He lunged forwards and managed to block Legolas' first attack. "Mae carnen!" Legolas said encouragingly. Well done
But Eragon was too slow to block Legolas' next attack. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back as he stumbled forwards. Legolas stepped back. Eragon lunged again but missed. And so this went on. Sometimes Eragon managed to block, sometimes he didn't. Legolas was not too hard on the human as it was not with in his skill. Legolas could have beat him blindfolded though. At the end of it Eragon came away with numerous cuts and bruises.
"Mae carner Eragon. Gerich faer vara," said Legolas patting the boy on the shoulder. Well done Eragon. You have a fiery spirit
He had no idea what the Elf said, but he did feel strangely comforted.
Saphira, who had been watching from above came down to land by Eragon's side. She was laughing. 'Legolas beat you! Ha, you never stood a chance against an Elf!'
'Oh shut up!'
'Lasto laliath nin!' Saphira teased. ..Listen to my laughter
'I didn't know you spoke Legolas' language?' said Eragon.
'Well I do. I delved into his mind and he taught me over the past few days. Did you know dragons are very fast learners?' Saphira gloated.
'Apparently,' Eragon muttered. 'So you understand all he was saying to me?'
'Yes,' came the reply.
'And, what was he saying?' asked Eragon. Insults perhaps? Why else use a language he couldn't understand?
'Words of encouragement. So you need not think he was insulting you,' said Saphira reading his thoughts.
'Oh,' was all Eragon could say.
A/N Sorry it was a later update! But I hope you liked that chapter. And there may not be an update for about two or three weeks as I'm off to Cyprus on the 16th June. So there may be one before I go, or you may have to wait till I get back. Hopefully I'll be able to post something at the weekend but I don't know yet.
Anyways, right now I'm supposed to be revising for my business test tomorrow which I know I will so fail because it's one of my worst subjects! Oh well, at least I can drop it next year! But thank Warrior Elf who reviewed demanding an update.
Ok people, go review and you'll get and update either before or after my holiday!
Peace
Lolly pop