Betrayal: The Third Installment of the Inheritance Trilogy

Chapter 1: A Tough Decision

Eragon was lying on the bed in his tent. The previous day, the Varden won the battle against the Empire, but Eragon had discovered a frightening revelation. He was the son son of Morzan, one of the Forsworn. He had never felt so dirty, so defiled in his whole life. Morzan was his father, it was distressing to think about, much less to talk about

Eragon had promised his cousin, Roran, that he would accompany him to Helgrind, the lair of the Ra'zac. The Ra'zac and Katrina's father, Sloan, kidnapped Roran's fiancée, Katrina. He knew that Birgit, one of the villagers of Carvahall, would be coming along as well, to avenge the death of her son, Quimby.

He then heard a thundering snort, which made Eragon give an involuntary yelp of surprise. Saphira!

Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you, said Saphira. I just have a small cold.

Great, that's all we need, grumbled Eragon.

I am starting to miss Glaedr. At least he would talk to me, said Saphira, her voice dripping with annoyance. The only times you talk to me are just when you contradict me! Just tell me what's wrong!

Saphira, I'm not in the mood, growled Eragon.

Fine, I'll just find out for myself, proclaimed Saphira. Eragon immediately tried to put barricades around his mind, but it was no use. Saphira broke through them with ease, and after awhile, came back, saying, Eragon, it's not your fault that Morzan is your father, nor is it your fault that Murtagh is your brother. Then, she added with a slight smirk, The next time we see Murtagh and Thorn, we will give them the same fate that awaits Galbatorix and Shruikan.

This caused Eragon's mood to lift a little. As he was about to reply, Orik came bursting into the tent.

"Eragon, Lady Nasuada needs to have a word with you!" exclaimed Orik, in between shallow breaths.

"Thank you Orik," Eragon nodded to Orik curtly, and then followed him toward Nasuada's quarters. They stepped in, and Nasuada, daughter of Ajihad, came into view behind a large wooden table.

"Eragon, please, sit down," offered Nasuada. Eragon took his seat and gazed across the table at Nasuada. "Eragon, what do you plan on doing next? Will you join our battle alongside the elves at Furnost? Or do you have other plans?"

"I plan on assisting my cousin Roran to rescue his fiancée, Katrina, however, if your situation becomes too dire to handle on your own, I will not hesitate to come at your message," answered Eragon.

"Oh really?" asked the voice of Arya. "I had plans to take you back to Ellesmera. At least, after the burial of King Hrothgar." Arya stepped fully into the tent.

"Be that as it may, I promised Roran I would help him rescue Katrina; seeing as it was my fault," said Eragon, not looking completely at Arya.

"Nonsense!" Arya snapped. "It is not your fault for anything that happened in Carvahall! I also have strict orders from Oromis to take you back to finish some more Rider training."

Yay! That means I get to see Glaedr! exclaimed Saphira.

Saphira, you know that Glaedr is your instructor, nothing more, saidEragon.

Yeah, but still…began Saphira.

"Arya, my decision still stands. After the burial of King Hrothgar, I will be leaving with Roran to Helgrind to rescue Katrina!" argued Eragon.

Eragon! Be more courteous! ordered Saphira.

"Eragon, I think it would be best if you go ahead and rescue Katrina," said Nasuada before Arya could open her mouth to argue back. "That way, Katrina will be more alive than if we draw out her suffering. For all we know, by the time Hrothgar's funeral is over with at Farthen Dur, she could already be dead."

"Thank you Nasuada," said Eragon. He bowed lightly before turning back toward his tent.

Eragon, it would be best if we went to Ellesmera. We need to continue our lessons with the elves, whispered Saphira.

No Saphira. We have tarried here enough. Oromis can wait. We have to get to Helgrind to rescue Katrina and destroy the Ra'zac, Eragon replied. We need to before it's too late.

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