Chapter 4: Extreme Reinforcements
Eragon was shocked! How the hell did Nasuda know? Who told her? And why was she telling him now? What was going on he had thought that only the elves and Brom had known about Master Oromis and Geldar.
After a few minutes Eragon finally managed to choke out
"How did you know?"
Much to Eragon's surprise Nasuda fell to the floor and started shrieking. Eragon went to her side and helped her up.
"Are you alright my Leigh?"
"I could have you arrested for that, you almost killed me" then she punched him on his chest.
"You should have seen the look on your face. I almost died from laughing" Nasuda said shrieking with laughter, Eragon didn't see what was so funny she just casually mentioned one of the deepest secrets known to man, didn't Eragon have to right to be surprised. Nasuda fell off her chair again and started rolling around on the floor laughing and clutching her stomach, this time Eragon didn't help her up
"The question remains my lady, how did you know?" Eragon said looking stonily at Nasuda.
"Eragon" Nasuda said hardly able to control her laughter "I was the daughter of the leader of the Varden and now I am its head. There are very few things I don't know, Eragon."
"Ok, but why are you telling me now" Eragon asked, what Nasuda said made sense but this was another question that was plaguing his thoughts.
Nasuda suddenly stopped laughing and got herself up.
"Well, you do know how to take the fun out of everything" Nasuda said looking serious "I have a message for you to give them"
Eragon was surprised "why didn't you just give it to Arya she left yesterday"
"Because the message is at would reach the queen firstthe fun out of everything secret, neither Arya nor the queen knows that I know about Oromis and if I gave it to Arya it would reach the queen first"
"Ok so what's the message" Eragon asked
"Like I said Eragon it's a secret for Oromis and Geldar's eyes only" Nasuda said haughtily
'Eyes huh' Eragon thought figuring it was a written message "ok, so give it to me" Eragon said, thinking that he could easily open it with magic
"Not now I will give it to you when you return from Helgrind" Nasuda said "I want to make sure that you will return to the Varden before you go to the elves"
"I'll return with Carvahall and the elves as you command" Eragon assured
"Ok Eragon we have another problem" Nasuda said "Understand that the only reason I'm telling you this is that you are my only vassal and you are the last hope for the Varden. The Varden is about to be finished!" She said finally with a hint of desperation
"What, why?" Eragon was shocked 'what was wrong'
"Eragon don't you understand the Varden can not fight Galbatorix with just a 1000 soilders nor can we defend ourselves against him" Nasuda said tears in her eyes
"Yes" Eragon said catching on to Nasuda "and if we go down there will be nothing standing in the way of Galbatorix from destroying surda and eventually the dwarves then the elves"
"See how important it is that we find a solution to this problem, the entire fate of Alagaesia rests on our shoulders" Nasuda said
"We could recruit entire villages like Carvahall"
"More recruits but not enough Eragon we need more recruits than before, if we even want to engage in a full scale war" Nasuda said crying uncontrollably "all the work of my father and his predecessors will be gone to waste I would have failed them but worst of all Galbatorix is going to rule all of Alagaesia" the tears flowing freely down her cheeks.
Eragon was so shocked that all he could do was stare for the first few seconds then gathering all of his courage he took Nasuda face in his hands and wiped away the tears with his thumb. Nasuda looked at him surprised and stopped crying.
"Lady Nasuda" Eragon said sincerely "I have sworn fealty to you and I assure you that I will do everything in my power to assist you"
Nasuda looked shocked then she recovered her self and allowed a small smile. Eragon realized with a jolt that his hands were still on her face and he withdrew them quickly.
"Thank you Eragon" Nasuda said no longer crying "that really means a lot" then she lightly pecked him on the cheek "Now be gone I have much to think about"
As Eragon went out he could feel the heat rising to his cheeks
'Eragon that kiss was not of affection it was only a sign of gratitude'Eragon reminded him self. As soon as the idea came into his mind the red color of his cheeks vanished then he called Saphira and she immediately landed in front of him, without bothering to get the saddle he jumped onto Saphira and with one kick of her powerful legs they were 20 feet up in the air the she began flapping her wings to gain more altitude.
Together they were flying in the cool Surdan, flying with one mind and one soul. On top of Saphira was the only place he felt safe and peaceful on top on the one he truly loved. Though they didn't say a word they knew what the other was thinking. Together they discussed the problem facing the Varden. When none could come up with a solution Saphira was filled with pity for Eragon while he was feeling love for Saphira
No matter what happens, Eragon, I will always here for you.
Thank you Saphira I love you
I love you too little one Saphira said turning her head and nuzzling him
Before Eragon knew it he was asleep on top of Saphira hugging her neck. He didn't even realize that his thighs were already bleeding.
000
When Eragon woke up, he was surprised to find himself already in his tent and lying on his bed. Saphira was already awake and looking at Eragon.
Good morning, little one!
Good morning how did I get here?
Well, it started raining a few minutes after you fell asleep, so I had to bring you inside I called one of the elves and he carried you to the tent and healed your legs.
Thank him from me will you Saphira, Eragon said while lifting his blanked to look at his thighs. They were red but Eragon knew it was not blood; it was the blood clots. Master Oromis had told him that they formed after any part of your body was healed.
All of a sudden last nights events hit him, and left him in a grim mood.
He started talking with Saphira again, hoping that she would have better luck than yesterday but when no solution came he calmed his angry mood and started thinking, trying to organize the situation hoping he came up with a solution.
'The Varden is doomed' he thought 'unless we could somehow triple in number in less than two months. This seems impossible; all their efforts would be ruined, all they had fought for, all the people who had died their sacrifice would be useless. The worst shock would be for Nasuda' Eragon realized with a pang 'her father died protecting the Varden, and Brom who sacrificed himself so that Eragon could defeat Galbatorix' Eragon let a single tear fall down his cheek 'and Garrow he was inhumanely tortured for information he didn't even have and Katrina, that was the worst that could possibly happen, Roran and her were about to get married when she was kidnapped. Eragon could only imagine what evil things the ra-zac did to her.' Then his thoughts drifted to Arya 'She has been with the Varden for more than 70 years if the Varden fell all her efforts would go to waste then eventually surda the elves and the dwarves will be defeated' Eragon knew that Galbatorix would give them a chance to surrender and he also knew that the dwarves and the elves would die rather than surrender into Galbatorix's rule. A smile forced itself on his mouth when he thought of the bravery the dwarves showed when fighting the urgals.
'Arya and Nasuda, those two women would be hurt the most. They were definitely amazing
amazing women
women'
"That's it" Eragon said out loud as he jumped up from his bed "that's it Saphira I got it. It's so simple"
Got what? She asked eager
So Eragon quickly explained what he had thought and Saphira exclaimed
Genius Exited but I don't think the Varden would take it well.
We shall see, Saphira Eragon replied we shall see
000
Eragon was running to Nasuda's office as fact as his legs could carry him. The battle hardened urgal and human guards told him to stop, when he neared Nasuda's tent. Instead he jumped over them and ran into her office.
Nasuda was startled by Eragon's sudden arrival and fear showed in her eyes as she reached for the hidden daggers inside her cloak than she relaxed.
"Eragon" she said cheerfully "what do you want? Are you feeling alright an elf told me about what happened yesterday?"
Eragon nodded but before he could say anything a person stealthily entered Nasuda tent. Quietly enough that, if Eragon was still human, he would not have heard him, but now with his new found elven senses Eragon felt as if he was looking at the intruder. Just then the person nocked at arrow and prepared to fire.
Nasuda started telling Eragon to watch out but while she tried to warn him, Eragon whispered
"Jierda"
Suddenly the bow snapped in half and the arrow dropped on the floor.
Nasuda heaved a sigh of relief "Go" she commanded to the shocked solider.
"Any way Eragon why did you come?" Nasuda said
"I have found a possible solution to the Varden's problem" Eragon said looking at the pure joy flash through Nasuda's eyes.
"Well what is it? Don't keep me in the dark!" Nasuda said eagerly
Eragon nodded "I will but first let me ask you a question. Answer me what do you, Arya and Saphira have in common"
Nasuda thought for a moment then she shook her and said
"I can't think of anything except that we are all women" She said jokingly
Much to her surprise Eragon nodded
"Yes, Exactly" Eragon said "very powerful women who have proven themselves in battle countless times, women who are just as strong as men"
"What does that have to do with the Varden…?" Said a very confused Nasuda then she understood
"You want women to fight as well as men?" Nasuda asked making sure
"Yes" Eragon said "we could recruit men as well as women as warriors and maybe put some women in powerful positions so we can win their confidence. I'm sure women who have lost their father, brother or husbands would like their revenge"
"Yes I heard of a certain woman in Carvahall whose husband had died" Nasuda said "She turned into quite a fearsome fighter and helped a lot in their escape"
"That is a great idea but the problem will be with men" Nasuda said slowly "sometimes they can be so stubborn; they will think that this plan will fail. We need some good examples"
"What do the Varden and the elves have in common?" Eragon said
"What?" Nasuda said shocked
"Just answer the question please." Eragon said impatiently
"Well Galbatorix hates us both" Nasuda said hoping that this was the right answer
"No, the elves' population is very low they did not have enough male warriors so hey started training their women. Don't you understand they were desperate like we are now and desperate times call for desperate measures. We have no choice but to do this"
"Yes Eragon you are right" Nasuda said after a moment
"Sometimes you remind me of my father" she said not looking at him
Eragon blushed but quickly changed the subject "We still have one more problem how do we train them"
As soon as he said this Nasuda did the most unexpected thing; she laughed
"Eragon you have helped the Varden a great deal but this small problem I think I can take care of it my self. Don't worry, leave now and prepare to go to Farthen Dur."
"Ok, but please, when you decide to release the idea say that it is yours" Eragon said
"Why do you not believe that women can be as good as men?" Nasuda asked angrily
"No my Leigh, don't take it that way I just want the Varden to gain confidence in you" Eragon said while laughing
"Ok then I will release this information tomorrow!" She said with a tone of finality
"This early?" Eragon asked shocked
"Yes we need to resolve this problem as soon as possible. Oh, and I want you to be present to show your support for this idea" Nasuda said
"As you wish, my Leigh"
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REVIEWS PLEASE! This chappy is not so good I know but this was necessary for my plot. And I have decided that I will write a short summary of what will happen in the next chapter so u guys will get exited well here goes:
In the next chapter….
The next day while Eragon was preparing for Nasuda's speech an elf came and gave him shocking news: A group of about 300 soilders bearing Galbatorix's crest are spotted near the Varden. Now with no time to alert the rest of the Varden it is up to Eragon, the elves and a few solider to protect the Varden against this dangerous enemy.