Chapter 3: Things to do: part one
Authors note: Well, I must be in a good writing mood, because I had homework overload tonight and still I write. Sorry about not updating for ages, but I had some trouble with uploading it and I forgot, until a review by a certain someone prompted me to continue. . Please read and review.
After leaving the training ground, and being complimented about Eragon's fighting skills, Eragon and Roran were back in their tent, and Roran was asking about Katrina.
"So, when can we go to rescue her again, brother?" he asked, hoping it was soon.
"Well I'm afraid that I have some things to do today - and it is likely that I'll need at least one days rest after them - so probably the day after tomorrow. I know that you want to go sooner, and I would too, but I made a promise that I must keep. I will ask Halbert to train with you, because it is vital that you can at least defend yourself against one of the Ra'zac, as I'll probably be engaged with the other. But after what you have just displayed on the training grounds, I think that you could give Halbert a run for his money. Oh, and be sure to ask Arya to magically block both of your blades, so that you can give it everything you've got." Eragon explained.
"Okay then, I'm sure that after all you've been through you know best. Do you mind if I see her again?" he asked, so wordlessly Eragon nodded and got the bowl out, this time using water.
"Draumr kopa" he said, and the image of Katrina came into view. She was similar to before, still against an invisible wall, and not moving, hopefully asleep. Eragon then left Roran staring into the water, as he got out the belt of Beloth the wise and added it to his attire. Checking that all the jewels had full energy in them, he walked over to Saphira and gently rubbed her neck.
Come on then, Saphira, even the afternoon is pushing it for a Dragon he brushed against her consciousness.
I'm awake, I'm awake, what are you doing? Why does it need me? she grumbled.
I have my promise to fulfil, and if I leave it any later, Angela will have my head. I should have enough power in the belt, but I think it would be safer if you were there as well. He told Saphira, who nodded understandingly.
Ok, let's go then she nudged his legs for him to get on. Without bothering to get the saddle for such a short journey, Eragon simply jumped up on her back. He barely had time to grasp her back, before she leaped high into the air, unfolded her wings and began to fly to Nasuada's tent, where Elva would inevitably be. After about five seconds of flying, Saphira landed her bulk at the front of the tent and Eragon slid down her side. He walked forward into Nasuada's tent, opening the flap himself before the guards could. Alone in the tent were Nasuada and Elva, Nasuada going through great stacks of papers on her desk, and Elva sitting at the side, apparently asleep. As soon as Eragon put a foot in the room, Nasuada looked up.
"Oh, Eragon, thank goodness it's only you, I've been signing battle reports for generals too long now. I hope you've recovered from your outburst before?"
"Yes, thank you my lady, but it's not you I came here to see."
He knelt before Elva…