maddie
no...i dont want her to die. her and roran should've fallen in love or
something to that effect. how is he going to get to the varden now?
unless eragon finds him along the way...wat wil roran's reaction when he
finds out how much skill eragon has with magic and sword. just curious.
update soon.
SpeedDemon315Yay, a chapter of Murtagh's point of view! You're doing great! Poor kid...King G. actaully knows how to think ""King G glares at me""! Update soon!
maddie
o...me likie.but i would've liked it better if it had been a girl.
TeenlaunchOh, I am dying for the next chapter! I have started thinking up a story in my head when Eragon and Roran meet up again. That's the part I want. Eldest kind down played it a bit, i think. So, I'm waiting to see your version.
Teenlaunch
Yah! Thanks a lot!
SpeedDemon315, I'm glad you like Murtagh's point of view. He is fun to write about so I think there will be a lot more chapters about him. Yes, Galbatorix does in fact have a brain (despite popular belief 3) Thanks for originally giving me the idea! You're awesome!
Maddie, I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks! I agree with you about the story being better if it was a girl, but it would just be to weird having Roran meet a girl (Ajin) and for Eragon and Murtagh to meet one as well. To many random girls ya know? I don't know if Ajin will die…just yet…it's a surprise tee hee!
Teenlaunch, Thanks a lot! I hope you liked the last chapter! I totally agree, Eldest did not show much elaboration toward that. I was waiting forever for them to meet up. And it was so non-vivid. It made me sad. I'm planning on making their meeting HUGE…although, I'm not sure how to do it, any ideas? He, he.
Kelsey-sweat drops
Dreamer: What?
Kelsey: You don't know what you're going to do?
Dreamer: Eh…I'm making it up as I go along…
Kelsey: Oh dear god…what grade are you in again?
Dreamer: second- eighth why?
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from Eragon or Inheritance.
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Eragon ran to were Murtagh stood, strapping the boy onto Tornac's saddle.
"Help him? What do you mean help him?" he asked.
"We take care of him until he's better. And most of all get him out of the desert.
"But, we can't just take him with us!" complained Eragon.
Murtagh shrugged, "Why not?"
"Because…he's…he's…he's just a little kid, it could get dangerous." Replied Eragon.
"And leaving him in the desert wouldn't be? I want to cover a bit of ground, and then we will stop to rest. This boy will come with us, got it?"
Murtagh did not wait for Eragon's reply. He lifted himself onto Tornac's back as well.
Tapping Tornac's side softly with his heels, the road even farther into the desert.
Out of the corner of his eye, Murtagh could see Eragon climbing onto Saphira's back, muttering darkly to himself.
Murtagh looked down at Kiaku's sleeping face.
He didn't know why he suddenly felt so protective over him. There was one thing he knew for sure, if it came to this, he would protect this boy with his life.
'Do not be so quick on your feet' came a female voice in his head. 'Do we know he can be trusted?'
When Murtagh replied, his voice was laced with anger. 'He is seven years old Saphira, don't accuse him of anything like that'
Saphira did not reply, only cut off contact.
The child's eyes opened slightly.
"Ah, your awake!" said Murtagh softly.
Kiaku's eyes widened in fear, and tried to wiggle away from Murtagh's strong grip.
"Shhh, its okay, we are not here to hurt you, its okay!" cooed Murtagh.
Kiaku stopped his struggling and looked up at the older man.
"This wasn't supposed to happen." He whispered.
Murtagh looked down at Kiaku's eyes. Their usual dark blue color was now covered in a film of grey. He knew that he was suffering from heat fever, and that he was probably delusional.
'Might as well play along.' Thought Murtagh.
"We'll get through huh? Every thing happens for a reason."
Kiaku shook his head sadly but did not reply.
"Do you know why you are here?" asked Murtagh returning his eyes to the road.
Kiaku shook his head again, "I, I don't remember."
"Just try okay?" asked Murtagh protectively placing an arm around his waist.
Kiaku closed his eyes, and began to sway slightly.
"Are you alright?" asked Murtagh concerned.
He shook his head, "I feel tiered, and, dizzy."
Murtagh pulled Tornac to a stop, and reached out to Eragon.
'Eragon, there is something wrong with Kiaku, I think he might have heat fever.'
'Alright, Saphira and I will look for a shady place to rest' came his answer.
Murtagh watched as Saphira and Eragon flew around in circles above the desert, looking for somewhere to stay.
"Can you stay awake?" asked Murtagh, as Kiaku head fell foreword.
Kiaku's eyes began to roll to the back of his head.
"Kiaku, Kiaku!" yelled Murtagh as the boy fell unconscious again.
"This is not good," muttered Murtagh, feeling the child's dead weight on his arm.
'Eragon, hurry up!'
'We got one!'
Eragon sent him a mental picture of a small cave, located in a wall of sandstone.
Murtagh tapped Tornac's side again, urging him foreword, until they found Saphira flying above the cave. Leaping off of Tornac, Murtagh grabbed Kiaku, intent on getting him out of the sun.
Eragon was already sitting inside, piling dried pieces of cactus for a fire.
"What did you call that kid?" asked Eragon as he watched Murtagh laid Kiaku on the ground.
"Kiaku, that's his name." Said Murtagh, "Watch his while I go get my saddlebag will you?"
When Murtagh returned, he took out a couple of wool blankets, and laid Kiaku on top of them as a cushion.
Eragon watched intently as Murtagh pulled a few scraps of cloth from his bag and dipped them in water. He placed them on Kiaku's head in an attempt to cool him down.
Kiaku's eyes remained squinted shut as he tossed and turned violently.
"Why do you suddenly like this kid so much?" asked Eragon.
"Same reason you like Roran."
Eragon just stared, "That made No since."
"You are so worried about Roran all the time, because he is your only living member of your family, correct?"
Eragon nodded.
"The same applies to Kiaku and I. I can't explain it, but we have a connection. He is alone in the world, like me."
Eragon looked at Murtagh confused.
"What ever you say. So how are we going to help him?" asked Eragon.
"Just help him through it I guess."
Eragon sighed, "Is there anything I can do to help?"
Murtagh smiled. "Hand me that canteen over there, thanks."
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Kiaku slowly opened his eyes. All he could see at first was darkness. Slowly, his eyes began to adjust to the light.
As soon as he could see properly, he looked around the cave.
A young man was lying against the wall opposite him. He had light brown hair that was a little lower than his ears. He looked oddly like a portrait of the ruler Morzan, which he had seen in the castle. Further into the cave, he could see a boy around the age of 16 lying against-
"A d-dragon!" yelped Kiaku, jumping to his feet.
The man opposite him shuddered slightly, as his eyes flew open.
Kiaku recognized this man as the one who had saved him from the slavers.
"Don't worry, she's a nice dragon." Yawned the man, rubbing his eyes.
"You, you saved me." Said Kiaku.
The man only smiled. "Yes I did. My name is Murtagh. And your Kiaku, correct?"
Kiaku nodded slightly.
"Hold on a minute, let me just wake them." Said Murtagh getting up.
"No!' yelled Kiaku, "Don't wake up that monster!"
Murtagh frowned slightly.
"Don't worry about her. She is very nice."
Kiaku backed against the wall as Murtagh shook Eragon and Saphira awake.
"What?" asked Eragon looking around the cave alarmed.
Saphira raised her sapphire head and looked directly as Kiaku."
'Tell him that I mean no harm. I don't want to scare him by telling him my self.' Instructed Saphira, nudging Eragon's arm.
Eragon repeated her message, and added, " We are only here to help you."
Kiaku nodded, still shaking.
"My name is Eragon and this is Saphira," continued Eragon.
"Kiaku." He said bowing his head slightly.
"Would you like something to eat?" Kiaku nodded Eagerly at Eragon's comment.
"How long have I been out?" asked Kiaku through mouthfuls of deer meat.
"Only two days," said Murtagh smiling at the little boy's appetite.
'Good,' thought Kiaku, 'I still have time to save mother. I must find the rider and-'
Kiaku's eyes widened in realization.
"No!" he said backing away from them, "Not you!"
"What's wrong?" asked Murtagh, "Are you still sick?"
The king's words rang in his ears.
'Get close to them, and bring the rider to his knees.'
Kiaku shook his head. "I'll, be fine." He stammered.
Kiaku burned with guilt, as he saw the look of concern on the two men's faces.
'Even that bloody dragon looks worried.' Thought Kiaku sadly.
"You will travel with us okay? We will bring you to the next village we find."
Kiaku nodded. "Thank you."
When the time would come, Kiaku knew he could hill them. He had to, it was them or his mother, and he needed his mother more.
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Well that's all for that! Good thing it doesn't require much energy to write these, because I'm sick today.
Kelsey- (hands tissue)Dreamer- Thanks.
So anyway, thanks again to Maddie, SpeadDemon315, and Teenlaunch, and everyone else who I have mentioned in the past!
Kelsey- Hold it! Before you finish your ridiculously long A/N, I would like to know why Roran randomly had like three strips of cloth in his bag.
Dreamer: I don't know…because they are lucky, and they came in handy.
Kiaku- you bet (dumps water on head)