Just because you guys reviewed twice makes me happy, I'm doing another chapter. I don't have much homework, so I'll be fine.

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Chapter 6 – Purple Skies

"Kiatra… you have two choices…"

Kiatra looked up. Eragon's eyes were downcast, even sad.

"You can join the Varden, after submitting to a mind search from me, or…" He sighed heavily. "I'll have to kill you. We can't afford to have another enemy Rider."

Kiatra gazed at him with her purple eyes. Eragon felt a shudder go down his spine. Her eyes were unearthly, but stunningly beautiful.

Aseil?

Yes?

We either become one of them, or die.

…

I know, that's my reaction. What should I do?

…

Aseil!

This is Saphira. Kiatra started.

Why am I talking to you?

I butted in on your mind connection. Eragon thought you would try something.

Saphira winced at the wave of fury that entered through the connection. Then, nothing. Kiatra had cut off the connection.

"So? What is your choice?" Eragon asked, knowing the answer.

Her purple eyes were calm when she said, "I'd rather die than serve the Varden."

"Please don't do this."

She turned away from him. "I may be younger than you, but I can still make the right decisions."

"Kiatra…" She ignored him, rising stiffly and raising the flap of the tent.

"Just let Aseil fly back, he can find someone else to be with."

Arya watched as Kiatra emerged from the tent. She felt smug with satisfaction. This girl would soon be out of her life forever.

Eragon followed Kiatra. Seeing the look on Arya's face, he glared at her.

Arya felt hurt. He had always shot her loving looks when he thought she wasn't looking.

Aseil stood by Saphira, both obviously talking to each other. Upon seeing Kiatra, Aseil rose and nuzzled her shoulder gently.

Fly away, Aseil… Find someone else to stay with, maybe Murtagh?

What are you doing, Kiatra?

I'm going to sacrifice myself for the sake of the King.

Aseil roared, and in one swift movement, he had trapped Kiatra in his claws.

Now you listen, little child. There are many things wrong with the King. Do you want the Riders to diminish? We do not belong there, defending a false King! You WILL stay with these people and FIGHT, not hang around just for the sake of being able to spend a rumor. Now, tell them what I said.

Kiatra, shamefaced, repeated what he said.

Eragon brightened. Arya glowered.

"Good, so you're staying?"

"Don't think of me as helping you. I am only staying because Aseil will rip off my arms if I try something."

Eragon laughed.

I'm SOOOOOOO sorry for the slow update! I had TONS of homework, I was working to about 12 Am in the morning. It was driving me insane, so I had to stop writing for a bit and dive myself into books.

Hotarya, I know I'm evil. :cackles menacingly: I am completely devoted to you!

Elvenstar, thank you for the nice review. I know it's a bit rushed, I'm trying to slow down but I have to write chapters quickly because of our loads of homework.

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