Bliss: Okay, I know it's short, but…
Eragon: You forgot the fact that I'M NOT IN THIS CHAPTER!
Bliss: And Eragon's not in this chapter, but to warn you: all chapters of this fic will be short! And that is all I have to say…
Disclaimer: Oh, Eragon, dear: won't you ask Christopher if I can have you?
Eragon: No way. Arya's my woman, and you can't take her place.
Arya: Oh, Eragon, that's so sweet…but COMPLETELY OUT OF LINE!
Bliss: Jeese, fine! That doesn't stop me from thinking you look hot…actually, sound hot…for now, I do not own anything; that doesn't mean it won't change, right?
Eragon: You wish…
Venture In The Dark:
"I am leaving tomorrow for Gil'ead. From there, I will make my way into Galbatorix's castle. Who shall accompany me?"
"Eyris, Harzr, Jathalem, and Marz will help you make plans. Eyris herself was a maid in Galbatorix's castle, and knows the place like the back of her hand," Queen Islanzadi responded.
"A human?"
"Yes. She was rescued by Harzr just a year ago. Do not worry, Eyris would never tell our secret."
"Very well, then."
"There is another reason you have accepted this mission, isn't there? You do not have to tell me, but I will not tell anyone where you have gone. You know your task; you play the lead role. I can only hope that you will return alive."
"I will not fail you, my queen."
"I do love you, my daughter."
"And I you. But I must bid you farewell now, for I have to gather supplies and provisions. We have a long journey ahead of us. Goodbye."
"Goodbye, my dear."
"Come quietly! We must leave before daybreak!" A dark, cloaked, form moved among the shadows, accompanied by one other.
"Where are we supposed to meet them, Harzr?"
"By the abandoned cottage by the stream. We will take a boat."
"Princess Arya is there?"
"Yes, but hush now! We must not be seen nor heard."
The two forms moved swiftly and silently through the woods, carrying nothing but the clothes on their backs and their swords by their sides. It was hard to tell that they were leaving on an important mission; the most important task was up to them. It was their fate entwined with those of millions, as they were the only ones who could save Alagesia. They came to the stream, meeting with three other hooded figures in the dark of the early morning.
"We must hurry! Into the boat! We must leave before Aidaeil rises!"
"Yes, Princess."
"Is this Eyris?"
"Yes, my lady. I am Eyris. Queen Islanzadi told me I was to draw you a map of the castle."
"Of course."
The figures clambered into the boat. After all were seated, the one called Harzr pushed the boat off the bank. As Aiedail rose, the five companions disappeared into the bleak morning, with the fate of Alagesia resting in their hands.