Okay…here's the next one. I have another story going right now, A New Breed, so that has been taking up my time, that and life. So yeah. Sorry for the wait. This chapter will mostly about Eragon and Elvina getting to know each other. And since I do what's called free writing, writing whatever sounds good at the time, I don't know how this chapter will turn out.

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Eragon and Elvina arrived at the campsite in less then an hour. It was open spaced (the Hadarac, duh), but everything that she had was put into a single back corner. The fire was ragging a brilliant silver color that sparkled like the sun against the millions of stars that were out.

Saphira landed a few feet from Elvina. AS Eragon got off, he looked to Elvina. He couldn't help it. She was beautiful. Her face shone in the moonlight. Her stars, a brilliant bright and shinny blue. He loved her eyes. They shone with a happiness that Eragon had not seen in a long time. He longed to borrow some…to be happy again…

He snapped out of his stare when she turned to him. They locked eyes for a second until each turned their heads, neither wanting the other to see the opposite blush.

I can't believe she saw me staring at her. Oh well…I like her…wait. Where did that come from? I thought that I liked, no loved, Arya.

No. You have to get over her. She's with Fäolin now. It's time that you found your own mate.

Thanks Saphira. I'm sure that Elvina would love it if she knew that I wanted he to be my mate.

Well I try. But maybe you should kiss her and see-

SAPHIRA! Why would I kiss someone that I only know that name of? What is wrong with you?

I was just kidding! Jeez...you're no fun. But...do you like her? I mean really like her.

Yeah...every time I see her I get this shock that goes through me. Even more so then what I got with Arya.

Fine. Like her more than me. Go ahead and live with her...

I wasn't saying that!

I'm leaving.

Love you Saphira.

Love you little one.

Meanwhile…

Was he staring at me! I can't believe! Do you think that he likes me?

Sure. What not to like?

Thanks Roslarb. But really…do think that he likes me? I like, like.

Roslarb didn't answer for a while. Elvina worried that he was going to say something that she didn't want to hear.

Roslarb…?

Sorry. But Saphira was letting me in a conversation with Eragon, and he didn't know it.

Really! What did he say? That every time he sees you he gets a shock, even more so then with Arya-

He loved the Princess of the Elves! How crap! Wait…you said that he liked me? That he got a shock with me…? No way! How cool!

Well…

Well what?

Well, do you like him back?

Yeah…he is the single hottest guy that I have ever met…and I have met a lot over my few years that I lived.

All right baby eyed one. I'm going to bed.

Good night. Love

Love.

Elvina turned back to Eragon. He was sitting at the campfire watching the stars. He seemed different then just a few moments before. When she had first seen him, he had some kind of aura that she couldn't place. Something was troubling him…and she wanted to know what it was. She loved helping people out with their problems. But she really wanted to help him. Not just because he was hot. But because he seemed like someone who would care to know others problems as well. Everyone always had their problems…so why couldn't the problem solver have problems.

Elvina had her own problems…like being lonely and sad.

Elvina went a sat next to him. A few feet away so as not to seem intruding, but close enough that it showed she wasn't afraid.

Eragon took a side-glance at her. She took one at him. They blushed a turned their heads away from each other.

Saphira and Roslarb had, by now, just finished sharing their tales. Saphira was growing fonder of him by the minute. He was strong, brave and caring. And most importantly, he was willing to risk his life for his Rider. That, she was proud of.

So…you did hear what Elvina said right?

Yeah…I don't see why humans have such trouble telling each other what they feel. I mean come on! If I really liked a Dragon then I would tell him right off the bat, that way I can know what he feels as well. All of this leave it inside of you crap can really kill you.

I know what you mean. I have never loved a Dragon yet…you?

No…not yet…but there is someone that I think I like. But I'm not sure if he likes me or not. We don't know each other that well anyways.

Really? I have the exact same problem.

Huh…what's her name?

Umm…uh…well…it's…uh….

Oh spit it out already! Come on…you can tell me! Saphira gently nudged him with her head. They were laying close enough to each other that she could reach him with ease.

Well…it's you.

Saphira's head shot up in surprise. Roslarb was scared that she was offended.

Really…? You like me?

No. I love you. I'm sorry that I'm being blunt-

No. That quite all right…because…well…I think that I love you too…

Really?

Yes.

Wow. Roslarb snuggled closer to her until their bodies were touching. They entangled their tails together. Saphira rested her head down on the hard desert ground while Roslarb protectively put his over hers. There they feel asleep entangled together in one another's love.

Eragon, meanwhile, was watching the fire, trying not to blush. What is this feeling? I never got this feeling with Arya…God…if you're there; help me! Eragon snuck another look. She was beautiful, sitting next to the fire. The flames light gently dancing on her face. It was enchanting. I wonder why she died? Who was this girl…well I guess I could ask.

Elvina was having more trouble not blushing then Eragon. She just couldn't get him out of her mind. He was beyond handsome. She snuck a look. His face was gorgeous in the light of the fire…but his eyes…where there should be happiness there was sorrow; hope; there was a look of…failure? She didn't know…but he seemed tormented.

Elvina watched as Eragon shifted his weight from on side to the other. As he did so, she noticed that he did it with care. More then you would expect from someone his age…he acted as if his back was going to explode at any moment.

Eragon looking at her brought her out of her thoughts. She turned to look at him. He seemed to wasn't to ask a question. Well then, I'll just wait for it.

"So, if you don't mind my asking, what happened? I mean, how did you die? I know that I was, well besides my brother and Galbatorix, the only Dragon Rider left."

"Yeah, I…" And so she went on to tell him of how she had lost her parents when she was young, her parents had died. So she had been forced to live on the streets and beg for food. But then the Brom came and was walking around when she bumped into him. He took pity on her and took her with him back to the Varden where she became the next Dragon Rider. She then went on to tell him of her training with Oromis and her deadly fight with the Raz'ac.

"I hate those vile creatures."

"You should probably say hated."

Elvina got a bewildered look. "Why?"

"Because I killed them." Eragon went on and told her of his life, leaving out his love for Arya. But knowing that she would want to know about Brom since she obliviously had a background with him as well.

"Wow. No wonder you wanted to get away…I thought that I had it rough…you sound like you're all worn out."

"Yeah…I really am. I don't know but I needed to keep this promise to Saphira. It was like if all else failed in our world… needed to get Saphira back here. She loves here so much. I don't know why." At this they both laughed, knowing full well that both of their Dragons loved the Hadarac Desert. "I guess it's because of the wide open spaces."

"Yeah. I can understand that."

Eragon and Elvina fell silent again, just like before. But this time, they enjoyed the silence. They had seemed to come to a find a nice new friendship in each other. They both needed this, someone to confess to each other. Even though they hadn't gotten to the actual deep stuff yet…just talking about their lives was enough. Enough to help them get to that next step, talking to each other about their hates, likes, wants and needs.

Elvina looked over to see if Roslarb had already fallen asleep. But when she turned, she saw a sight that she never thought she'd see. There was Roslarb and Saphira, snuggled up together. And they looked like they were having the time of their lives. Elvina started giggling.

Eragon turned to see what Elvina was laughing at. When he turned, he thought that he would die on the spot. Saphira was sleeping with Roslarb! What the heck! How could Saphira decide that she liked someone so fast? Why can't I have that kind of luck? But he was brought of his thoughts by Elvina's laugh. It was beautiful to hear. It was gently as the wind, gently kissing your face, yet strong as a lion claiming his territory. Man…I am so in love…

Elvina started laughing, but then she couldn't stop. It was at least two in the morning; give her a break. It was like on of those incidences where you start laughing at something that deserves maybe a giggle, but you're so tired that you can't stop.

"I guess that Saphira must really like…yeah."

"I think that this was partly Roslarb's fault to. He tends to just say his feelings. He likes to get them out there." Elvina finally stopped laughing and looked over to see Eragon. He was staring at Saphira with a look of bemusement. He looks happy for her. I wonder how he got through all of those tough times. I used to sort of pity myself, telling myself that I had it to hard. But when I look at Eragon…he has had it much worse then I ever had. I feel bad for him. And that whole back problem…I would hate to have that…

Eragon stood and decided to stretch, seeing as they had been sitting in the same position for a couple of hours.

Elvina stood also; she was sore from sitting in the same position. She was contemplating about wither going for a walk or not when a movement to her left caught her eye. She turned to see Eragon drop to the ground.

"Eragon! Are you okay?"

Eragon tried to breathe deep, he knew that this was the first time that his back was acting up since he got it back…but it hurt way more then it used to. It had started acting up when he stretched, he just couldn't stand with the pain. Tears sprang to his eyes. Yet he didn't let them fall…he was going to be strong throughout this, he promised himself.

"I'll…be fine…" Eragon panted, but winched as another wave of pain hit him. He groaned slightly under the pain. His hand automatically went and clutched his back. It hurt so badly.

Saphira's head shot up with a growl. Roslarb, having his head plop to the ground because of Saphira, looked up. Saphira sprang up and rushed to Eragon.

What happened? She asked Elvina, who was near tears herself.

I don't know…I turned and he just started getting these pains-

Ohh. She broke off the mental connection with her.

What's wrong Roslarb?

It's his back.

You mean his scar…I feel bad for him.

I know.

Eragon? Are you okay…? Talk to me young one. Saphira nuzzled his side with her head.

I'll be fine in a minute…I think.

All right. Saphira then curled up around him and covered him with a wing to keep him from the desert winds and coldness.

Eragon sighed while he sat under Saphira's wing.

You had better tell Elvina what's going on so she doesn't worry.

Okay.

Elvina was surprised to feel another mind trying to enter. She threw up barriers and tried to keep that person out, but it was in vain. She was just about to attack the person when they suddenly spoke.

Elvina, It's me!

Oh. Eragon are you okay? You had worried. Roslarb said that it was your back…was he right?

Yes. But I'll be fine in a minute.

Okay.

Be there in a second.

Eragon told Saphira that he was fine. She nuzzled his hair before going back to Roslarb to sleep.

Stay safe little one.

Eragon chuckled. Will do.

Eragon went over and sat with Elvina who was currently sitting at the top of a sand dune watching the approaching sun rise.

Eragon sat right next to her. Their bodies were a mere three inches from each other.

Elvina turned to him and smiled. Eragon smiled back.

"I was worried about you…I don't know how it feels to have that kind of pain…but I', willing to help you any way I can."

"That's okay. There's nothing anyone can do but hope that it goes away." Eragon watched her for a minute. She had a saddened look on her face. No doubt from his episode. He wanted to do nothing more then to try and wipe that off her face, to make her happy again.

Eragon finally did something that would star a whole new chapter in his life, and Elvina's.

He took his left hand and grabbed hers that was sitting in her lap.

She turned, startled from her thoughts by his act.

"Thank you."

"For what?" Elvina asked in a whisper. She was trying to steady her heart rate and make her breathing go back to regular. She, however, loved the feeling of his hand against hers. It was hard and callused from all of his training and fighting, but her held her hand with such gentleness. It made something like a shock wave go through her when he touched her.

"For caring. No one ever cared about me like that before. So…thank you."

"You're welcome." Then they turned their heads and watched as the sun rose into the morning sky. They held each other's hand through it all. And eventually, Elvina fell asleep on Eragon's should from lack of sleep.

Eragon looked at her sleeping form. He knew that from now on…hr would let nothing stop him from loving Elvina and protecting her. He loved her too much. She was his figure of hope…the thing that drove him to live for a better life…Elvina…

Author Note- Sorry if their relationship seems rushed, but I wanted it to hurry up! I was sick of waiting. So yeah…R&R!