Info on this rewritten chapter so i'm going to list his Current armor and weapons here but i want him to have one extoic armor for each subclass, now im torn on which ones so any input would be great.
Primary weapons : Hawkmoon, Lumina and Perfect paradox /*0
Second/Energy weapons: Martyr's Retribution , Distant Relation
Heavy weapons: Crown splitter , Whisper of the Worm
Armor : Days of Iron Crown (Head with Ornament) ,Days of Iron Gauntlets (arms) , Days of Iron Cuirass ( Chest ) ,Day of Iron greaves ( legs) ,
208 years old.
The sun was high in the sky over the last city above that city, the traveler the one that brought the light to earth giving humanity a golden age but nothing lasted forever and the Traveler was attacked and weakened when its old foe The Darkness came to earth ending the golden age and starting the dark age. This is when the Traveler with the last of its power made the ghosts small sparks of its light to find people able to use the light to protect humanity. Most of the people brought back with the light after that used their powers for selfish needs and wants taking over towns and settlements . This was the time when our Titan was awakened .
Gasping in air as life filled his body the man looked around the darkly lit room a screen flickering in a corner a voice comes from his left and the man turned his head seeing a small white thing floating there projecting light onto the man his blue skin orange eyes and red hair standing out and the first thing the Ghost said " oh woah a blue person uh..can you understand me are you awake yet ? "
Blinking the man stood he was standing tall at 6'6 his throat was rough as she spoke "w..what you? " The man rubbed his thought he felt cold and looked down seeing his clothes were barely hanging onto him and rotting . " t..thirsty .. " he asked looking at the floating light .
The ghost nodded and pulled a canteen of water from its pocket space, the man taking it and gulping the water down greedly spilling some of the water down himself and onto the dirty floor.
Blinking back in the present Guardian looked up at the screen seeing the hunters helmet She was talking about the new ship and blink drive too fast for him to understand but he nodded his head trusting that Light would explain it to him . Light nodded to the screen bobbing in the air . " All lights are green " Light said in a rough-ish voice.
With a hard sigh the Titan removed his helmet it was in the shape of a wolf head there once was a fire effect that normally burned in it but that was not present that lovely effect lost when the helmet took a blow from a kell . " Light i swear if we end up as star dust i'll haunt your floaty ass"
Light chuckled and spun its shell a bit and looked at the Titan speaking " If we both end up as star dust will it matter who haunts who oh mighty Guardian " The Titan had never taken a name other than that, Guardian. It fit who he was, never one to stay in one place long being born during the middle of the dark age's and having been a wandering lightwielder not a warlord but not an iron lord though he had clashed with both at one point or another.
But that was a long time ago before the sunbreakers found him near death on mars after a rather long battle leaving him low on light from that day forward he was a braker of suns and their most forward member , This is what helped him survive the red war he was deep in the wild lands when he lost his light at the time he was alone setting up a camp in a cave when his ghost dropped and he got the s.o.s from the city but by time he got there the first battle had been lost.
So he helped the people the best he could, giving them use of his ship. After regaining his light and helping to end the red war, By putting down ghaul and a few other pests that popped up, the Titan had moved on as he often did until today when a hunter called on him to help test a new ship . The hunter had explained how the ship should work saying it would be short to the moon and back trip but at the time Guardian was lost in thought. So when he started the jump and something went wrong ,His first thoughts where " I really should have been paying attention. '' they overestimated the power output of the ship and it moved much farther than the moon . It was like a blink at least. The Titan looking around as the inside of the ship was sparking and red warning lights blaring as a planet that looked like earth was coming at him fast or rather he was coming at it fast . '' Light where the hell are we! '' the Guardian shouts out as one of the wings brakes off burning up in the atmosphere. All Light could do was try his best to keep the ship together as Guardian was checking his gear he would need to fight off any fallen that would come to investigate the crash sight at least..he hoped it was only the fallen .
The ship shook as Light shouted, " we are going to crash into a large mountain range , get ready for impact in 10! " .
Guardian did not remember the rest of the count down as he woke up with a gasp grunting getting up drawing his hand cannon, a one of a kind weapon, the Lumina, a weapon forged by himself. Looking around the crash site it looked like the sun was setting not sure how long he had been dead for with a scan from light it did not seem anything was coming near them not yet at least so Guardian took this time to gather what he could. Not much was left in a usable state after the crash but luckily his Favorite weapon was in LIghts pocket storage , The Hawkmoon appeared in his hand as he switched out the Lumina for the other hand-cannon. His heavy weapon was bent so badly it would not even be worth trying to fix. " Light get me Crown splitter please ." with a small grunt Guardian began digging in the ship with Lights help finding the lucky intact blink drive taking and storing it away for later use if they can get a new ship.
Light Brought out the sword and floated around scanning the ship finding other weapons were too damaged to even try fixing without a gunsmith's help so he broke them down as well as planting a few bombs to blow up the ship so no scavengers would get it .
Light set a timer for the bombs and Disappeared into Guardian as both made their way out of the pit the ships crash had made and a few moments later the ship exploded Light speaking up after " either we are so far out that none of the networks reach this far or we time traveled into the past cuz i can't pick up any kind of tech no signals nothing ...'' Light was about to go into a small rant when it started to snow hard and for the first time they both noticed that the crash had blown trees down and cleared the snow away from their crash site but now it was coming down hard Light flying up then reporting back that he can see a large peak a few miles away before floating back down and then into Guardian who let out a hard sigh.
Starting to make his way northish as best he could guess to the peak Light pointed out '' Great winter looks nice and all but without a ship freezing to death will not be fun " Guardian dead panned as light just chuckled nervously . A few hours later Light picked something up moving their way fast. So they ducked undder some low tree cover and watched a massive blue dragon-like shape fly over their heads with a boy on its back crying and screaming to go back. The rest was not clear at the speed it flew past both Light and Guardian looked at each other saying " dragon?".
Both agreed to following the dragon from a distance until it landed it flew for an hour well into the night before landing watching from a tree line with the whisper using the scope watching as a young looking boy was shouting and pointing at the dragon it looked like they were talking by the way the boy reacted , "light can you scan that from here is it..." before Guardian could ask Light gave his answer
" I scanned her when she flew over us she's not a wish dragon just..a dragon like from the old earth tales body type even matches but that can't be this planets not earth look the stars are all wrong " Light tilted up and Guardian looked up the clouds had parted abit and the snowing stopped leaving a clear view of the sky . Guardian not seeing any of the star patterns he knew .
Guardian shook his head softly saying " that's not good ...we are a lot more lost then i had thought that maybe that boy can help us "looking back at the dragon seeing the boy was not standing a few feet away shouting loudly at the dragon his legs blooding.
Eragon was full of anger and pain, his legs screaming for him to rest but he was not thinking straight at the moment " Sahpira why did you take me away i ..we could have warned Garrow saved him! " Eragon cried out, limply moving up to Sahpira and sobbed into her side as she wrapped a large wing around him.
Guardian was listening in and knowing the dragon's name he felt the name fit she was as blue as a sapphire . But right now he wanted to help the boy, the blood standing his paints was more then someone of that size should lose Just as Guardian was about to ask Light if he minded him showing himself Light beat him to it.
In his mind Light spoke " look we both know i can't stop you from helping just be ready to fight if the dragon attacks they seem to have a strong bond from the looks of things" Light liked that about his partner always willing to help anyone but that had gotten them into trouble a few times as well .
Guardian stepped out from their cover and moved into the open. The clearing was open and clear for around 40 feet around so Saphira would see him coming. " Sahpira was it?I think I can help the boy if you would, " Guardian shouted, staying well back from the reach of the tail of Saphira just in case she attacked him.
Saphira had sensed something and just as she was about to bring it up to Eragon a voice called out from behind her she swung her neck and head to see a man standing in armor with wolf like helmet and shoulder armor. The man stood around 6 foot maybe taller it was hard to tell with the armor on a sword was laying across the mans back nearly as long as him Saphira let out a deep low growl and with her mind reached out to the man " Foolish human why should i trust you i should just rip you apart where you stand!" her voice was rough but clearly had a femanin undertone. What Saphira had not explained was to feel two minds when her own touched the men but she pulled back shortly after giving her warning and threat.
Under his helmet the guardian frowned but she did not attack outright so she must know the boy needs the help clearing his throat and holding his arms low but open wide showing he had no intent to draw his sword. " Please, I just want to help the boy. I saw the blood on his legs and they need treatment."
Light had felt Sahiras mind touch Guardian and knew she felt him as well and he was not sure if that was good or bad. " Guardian I don't know if you felt it but that dragon..Saphira just touched our mind..she knows about me. I felt her react '' Light said in their mind.
Guardian took note not sure as well if it was good or bad but right now the boy needed help and that was what he was going to focus on.
Eragon hearing someone talking and shouting woke him from sleep crawling out under Saphiras wing seeing the man standing there . The man's helmet drew Eragon's eyes first staring at the wolf like shape then over the rest of the man his armor was a grayish metal and looked to be masterfully crafted , Then the bright yellow and orange cloth on the man's hip . But Eragon shook in the cold and tried to keep standing and asked the man " Are you one of the king's men..i won't go with you ! " he said, he could barely nearly fall to one knee but willed himself to standing. The man had made a small flinching move as Eragon swayed and nearly fell but stayed back when he saw he was able to stand still.
Guardian let out a small sigh as the boy nearly fell but held back when he saw him keep his ground. " I serve no king only myself ..my name is guardian your hurt and i can't leave you alone it would not be right for me to do so would you let me treat your wounds? " Guardian was started to move closer slowly to see if they would protest but when no one said anything he made his way over standing next to the boy now looking down at him. He barely looked older than fifteen.
Eragon had to turn his head up to look at the man he let out a small grunt as his legs throbbed with pain. " I'm Eragon..that's Sahpira …" Eragon did not know if he could trust the man but he needed help as much as he hated relaying on a stranger for it.
Guardian knelt next to Eragon and nodded his head " well met then Eragon now where is the wounds? " Eragon flinched a bit as Guardian asked, taking a breath.
"My inner legs...they were cut up " Eragon carefully pulled on the scraps of his pants, the blood having frozen to his legs as Guardian pulled some cloth from a small pouch under his sunbreaker mark .
Taking his time to slowly but tightly wrap the Eragon's legs but being careful not the brake any scabing that may have happened " i'm not a healer but i can at least wrap a wound rightly , You should see someone that knows how to treat that better than myself " Eragon nodded and got up slowly and stiffly walking back over to Saphira learning on her for warmth Eragon was nearly in tears from the pain but he held his head high and asked guardian " would….could you help me my uncle was attacked because of me and.." Eragon looked up at Sahpira then back to guardian saying " If you really don't work for the king then please…"
Guardian nodded his head softly speaking " sure Eragon how far is your home? " Guardian switched to Arc from solar the speed from the Arc would let him keep up with the Dragons flying.
Eragon pointed to the peak being guardian the one he had been heading to before " past that peak in the valley " Eragon climbed up on saphira who crouched down to let him up. It was a slow climb Eragon did not want to follow after Sahpira , She jumped into the air and with a few flaps of her wings took off heading to the mountains .
Guardian sighed and took off running after them following from below running it took two hours to get to a farm that bordered a village and Light noted that this world was rather medieval in tech light pointed out that out to Guardian who nodded agreeing as he slowed to a stop near the burned down farm house eragon already there digging in the rubble.
Light picking up a faint heartbeat near where Eragon Was digging so Guardian walked over and lifting a large beam and stone wall chuck's to clear it faster as Garrow Eragons uncle was freed he looked like he had taken a beating and some stabs Guardian picking him up in his arms and turned to Eragon " where is the town healer he needs treatment now and so do you .. " looking at Saphira Guardian nodded at her " can you fly them to town it would be faster "
But Eragon spoke up, clearly in pain but willing himself to stand " she cant no one knows of her and if they did the king would come in and kill us all and take me and her away " The look on Eragon's face was fear and Guardian nodded gritting his teeth.
Taking a breath Guardian shifted Eragons uncle onto and over his shoulder then looked to Eragon " fine climb on i'll take you both to town " kneeling down so Eragon could climb on his back one arm holding him in place the other holding Garrow. Guardian took off in a half jog trying to keep as steady as he could so he would not put any unnecessary stress on the two. It was not long after he started his jog to town that Guardian saw a large group of men with farming tools held as weapons heading his way asking. " Are those friends of yours Eragon? " Guardian slowed down now so Eragon could look over the wolf shoulder armor.
The large blacksmith leading the group was a sight that Eragon was more than happy to see waving out to him shouting out "Horst help please its Garrow he was hurt! '' before Eragon could explain more he passed out Guardian passing the old man over to the group before lowering so they could take eragon down from his back they all giving him strange looks before he looked to the blacksmith
Guardian stood taller than anyone in the group and his armor and sword were intimidating. He could see it in a few of the men all but Horst who looked like he would still fight him if he needed " your name is horst right? , im called Guardian. May I come to look after these two ? "
Horst looked shocked at this. All but a few men left, taking the two hurt to get them treated while Horst, a man named Quimby and Kiselt they stayed behind to question this odd man that came from seemingly nowhere and helped Garrow and Eragon . Horst spoke for the group " What's your purpose in helping the boy and his uncle what are you hoping to gain from them? " Horst near the end had a tone of anger as he stared into the wolf helmet of the man. Said man was watching the group looking over each one seeing that they all must live harsh lives here they looked tired maybe the winter was hard on them but with a little brush from Light he answered.
Holding his hands up in an open manner. " My name was lost to me but I took the name Guardian a long time ago and as my name I only seek to help and protect those who have been wronged or who can't help themselves " he voice was firm and prideful as he looked over and at each man as he spoke.
Horst nodded a bit, still giving him a long look before nodding his head. " Well I would make a sorry fool of myself for not at least giving you a warm bed for the night but pray tell how did you even know that Garrow and Eragon needed help? " turning and leading the way back Horst and the others heading back to talk at a slow pace giving them time to talk to this man called Guardian.
Light warned " i don't think these people know about space travel or guns so maybe we should act as thought we are just a wandering knight of some type? " Light was hoping to stay hidden not wanting to show himself who knows how the people here would react to a small talking ball of light.
To this Guardian agreed and as they walked spoke out taking in the view sound him as he did " I was in the mountains near here training when i heard shouting for help so i came down to see a smoking farm thats where i found the boy digger in the rubble" his voice a bit grim as he thought about Eragon losing his family something that was not unknown to the Titan having lost many he would consider family.
Horst and the other men stopped in their tracks turning back to look at the man all with shocked and horrified faces with Kiselt speaking before Horst could half shouted " why in gods name would anyone willingly go into the spine! It's a cursed place with monsters?!"
Horst looked at the man and shook his head but he did agree that place was not safe for a single person to be traveling. " it's not cursed just ..not easy to live in why on earth would you be in there alone? " Horst started leading the group again, shaking his head as he looked back at the large armored man and thinking that he must be insane to go into those mountains .
Guardian was cursing his luck but thought fast." well what better place to train to protect people then a cursed monster filled place?" his tone was in a joking manner but the other men just shook their heads . No one spoke the rest of the walk into town, the other two men breaking off saying their goodbyes while Horst and Guardian kept walking. Heading up a hill after walking through the middle of town some people openly staring at the armored man walking with Horst others moving into their homes to hide away. Guardian did not bring it up and just kept walking not long after they were at Horst's home, a rather large home. They had to bring Garrow here as Eragon was being treated at the healers home and Horst had a few spare rooms, one which he offered Guardian as a thanks for helping Garrow and Eragon. As Horst entered his home he moved over to his wife hugging her and kissing her flour dusted kiss. Horst turning as Gauradin ducked into the doorway Elain pushed her husband away and greated the man.
"Hello im Horsts wife i heard from the men that you helped Garrow and Eragon thank you not many would help strangers' ' her voice was soft spoken but had a firm tone clearly a mothers voice.
Judging by her belly's size she was clearly pregnant. Guardian had not seen many women who were expecting so the sight was a new one to him as he nodded his head. " I'm called Guardian it's nice to meet you miss " he bowed his head at her.
She chuckles and waves a hand " please call me Elain i do hope your staying? " she asked the last part turning to her husband who was eating from a large pot of some kind of stew when she saw this she moved at him slapping at him " Hey you know better your not some starving dog"
Horst chuckled and moved away arms raised in mock surrender before hugging his wife and telling her " yes yes i know dear it's just so cold out there i needed your cooking to keep my bones alive , ahah and yes our guest will be staying for a few days '' Horst looked at guardian and raised an eyebrow as the man had not removed his helmet yet . " you can take your helmet off you know it could warm you up more? " Horst joked but walked over leaning on the edge of the table watching the armored man.
Guardian meanwhile was trying to think of a reason to keep his helmet on and not seem rude reaching up and rubbing his neck softly " well you see its uh.." Both Horst and Elain looked at him as the man was clearly struggling for words.
Elian spoke first " Dear maybe he is just shy or worn out im told he was carrying both Garrow and Eragon let him rest won't you?" Elain walked over and smiled up at the man "don't mind him you don't have to show your face if you don't want to here let me show you to one of the spare rooms" Elain was a few steps away when her two sons Albriech and Baldor came rushing in kicking the snow off their boots.
Baldor shouting out " mother we are home Eragon is asleep and is being taken care of by Gertrude and she did not want you risking your health with the baby so make sure your taking it easy " Elians sons walk into the living room stopping when the saw the the large man standing in the Doorway to the stairs with their mother both looking the man over as well their eyes locked on the massive blade that rested on his back no scabbard on it.
Albriech asking " why does your sword not a scabbard on it ? '' Both of them walked over to get a closer look at the sword .
Guardian chuckles softly and turned showing his back more to them" my armor has a clip to hold the sword in place it's too long to easily draw it for battle " reaching back and pulling it and showing the small clips that helped to hold the sword into place the magnet lock letting go with a clicking sound as the blade was brought out and the tip of it placed on the ground. '' see easier then drawing it from a scabbard " Guardian chuckled to himself as he watched the two boys shocked faces and bright eyes clearly not seeing many knightley types or seeing any sword like this , maybe even being blacksmiths sons they saw the sword as a masterpeace it was like nothing this world has ever seen before.
Elain shook her head and crossed her arms giving the three a stare like she caught them stealing the cookies saying in a tired tone " boys your fathers needs your help in the forge go on now " she waved her hand and turned back heading up the stairs slowly " and you please keep the sword ..well not out please" .
Guardian nodded and mumbled a soft sorry as he watched the two boys hearing that their father had asked for them so they turned sound and took back off out the front door not even taking their coats. Guardian followed up the stairs as Elain walked a few doors down from the stairs and opened a door for him.
She watched him duck his head under the doorframe and she chuckled softly " i hope the bed won't be too small Guardia we don't have many with your bulk or the fields may yield more harvest " she joked and waved her hand walking back past him leaving the door to the room he was given open telling him there was a blanket in there and that she would send one of her boys to get him later when the stew was done.
So for now Gaurdain headed into the room to wait. He closed the door and Light FLoated out scanning the room and the walls before floating back over to Gaudain with Guardian asking" so what do you think we should do about the dragon she knows about you and that could be bad for us "
LIght bobbed in the air as he thought about it turning and floating near a window peeking out it but making sure to stare hidden before saying " well she seemed to understand that i was hidden for a reason so at worst i think we will just have to explain to her maybe the boy as well but for now her at least i think i can do it..the feeling of the mind touching thing they do feels odd but i think we can do it as well with some practice so here lets try it with us " Light floated over and rested on the pillow his eye aimed at Guardian who nodded his head they spend the whole night training and found the ability was not hard to grasp but surprisingly hard to keep the connection.
It was two full days before they heard anything; most of the news that the Guardian was given was not good. Garrow was dieing slowly, the blades were poisoned with something and the healer was stumped. She could not find a way to treat whatever it was and when light scanned him that night he found the man was well beyond his help and sadly told Guardian as much.
When Eragon woke he found himself lying in a bed naked other then large wraps around his legs that stung as he tried to move hearing a voice to his left as he turned his head looking at the village healer Gertude herself was warming a stew as she turned to look at Eragon he spoke in a rough voice" w..how long have i been asleep..what happened to Garrow is my uncle okay? " he tried to sit up but could not as Gertrude pressed her hand to his chest and pushed a spoon full of stew into his mouth , It tasted great his body giving in as he was fed for what feeled like the first time in days .
Gertrude sat back in her chair watching Eargon eat his second bowl of stew after he had dressed himself he was not sitting across from her and in her living room as she was knitting something Eragon wanted nothing more then to get up and run to his uncle but he could barely stand on his own as it was.
People were all gathered in the Garrow's room checking on him the man that helped Eragon and Garrow was in his own room eating a meal his helmet off as he chewed on the last of his bread Light was floating nearby and speaking only in his partners mind " i scanned Garrow in his sleep it seems like some kind of magic or acid is eating away at his insides he won't make more than a few days at best and at worst he would dead by tomorrow morring "
As Guardian frowned, hearing this asking back in his mind " can you heal him, the light should be more than capable right? "
Light floated over and bobbed in the air saying back " if he was younger maybe but he is too old beyond even our help " Guardian did not like this, he never knew the man but he knows what dying is like and the loss it can leave behind. Standing and putting his helmet back on, Guardian opened his door to see Eragon standing a door over listening to Gertrude telling Horst that Garrow was dying and there was nothing she could do to save him only to lessen his pain.
Eragon sliding down the wall crying before he felt a hand on his shoulder Guardian was kneeling next to him " take a walk with me " Guardian said standing and helping Eragon stand his legs still healing once both were outside Guardian keeping a slow pace so Eragon could keep up without hurting himself . " tell me ..what do you plan to do if Garrow dies ? " Guardian did not turn his head as he asked.
Eragon nearly stopped before he looked up " you mean When he dies ..i heard what gertrude said….and i'm not sure yet " Eragon looked down but there was fire in his eyes guardian could see it and had a pretty good guess as to what Eragon was thinking telling Light in his mind to put a tracker on Eragon when he was asleep so they could follow the boy in case he runs off.
As Guardian rounded a corner Eragon mumbling softly about the butchers being up ahead a Guardian was about to ask Eragon something when he felt someone bump into him and gasp looking down Guardian saw a mess of red hair and soft brown eyes , He has heard of the butcher's daughter from Horst saying she would be around helping Garrow and looking after Eragon had come to stay with them. But this was the first time he had met her himself ." Sorry didn't see you miss Katrina Horst and Elain spoke of you well " Guardian said while Katrina looked up at the large man .
Katrina's first thoughts where "This man really likes wolfs " as she looked over the wolfs all over his armor even his helmet was a wolfs head , She was a bit lost in looking at him and did not fully hear his words before he repeated them a second time and she flushed and bowed her head down " i'm so sorry sir i was lost in thought im not normally like that just..with everything going on " Katrina looked at Eragon .
Guardian could see they knew each other so he waved his hand abit " do not worry i was just helping Eragon get some much needed air would you mind helping him back to Horst's for me i have to buy some meat for Elein " guardian did not even wait for an answer before stepping sound her leaving them both standing in the street as he walked away .
Light inside spoke with a bit of chuckle in Guardians mind " Still have that little bit of shyness huh i thought you got over that after not talking for like 4 years ! " It was said as a tease between friends but Light had a Point.
Entering the Butchers Gaudain could see meats cut and hung somewhere salted, others abit more fresh maybe just cut that morning a small bell dings as the door had been opened .
" yes yes i'll be out in a moment " came a voice from a back room as a door opened and a man walked out. He had dried blood on his apron and a belt of knives around his waist. Sloan looked up at the large armored man and blinked for a second " well what do you want sir knight?" Sloans tone was kind but hid something.
Guardian felt something was off about the man but he could not place it. Maybe it was just the tone he had that forced a kind tone unlike his daughter . " I'm needing stew meat around ...this much worth " Guardian pulled out some coins from a pouch he used to carry other coins in before stepping them on the counter .
Sloan looked at the coins and nodded, grabbing a large cut of meat and a cleaver, cutting it in-half and wrapped it in a parchment like cloth behind handing the hunk of meat up for Guardian. " Sir knight are you married? I have a lovely daughter that would be a great fit for you " sloan asked just as the guardian had talent he meant making him pause for a second .
Guardian looked at the man though Sloan could not see his eyes he felt them and looked away as Guardian spoke. " it's not my place i've met your daughter she's a kind girl but where i'm from fathers don't get to choose who they daughter marry anymore, So im sorry but i have to turn down your offer " Guardian did not have hate or forceful tones but the Look on Sloans face was like he had just spat it in the butcher looked like he was ready to go into a rant but held himself back . Turning and leaving the Butchers shop Guardian saw that Eragon and Katrina had left.
Meanwhile an old man was in the shadows watching The mass of armor walk out of the butchers with a wrapped packet . Brom had heard of this man from the other men around town he had come out of the Spine and suddenly without asking for anything helped Eragon and Garrow , Brom cursing himself for not being able to stop the Ra'zac from attacking the farm but he was Glad Eragon was not killed. Brom slowly Followed the armored man as he made his way back to Horsts home but not following him past the nearest home wanting to stay out of sight for now. Brom had to check to make sure this man was not a spy from Galbatorix's but he had to play it carefully if he was a spy or worse some kind of spellcaster. Turning and heading back to his hut to make a few plans Brom pulled out his pipe and started smoking it as he passed people in the village greeting them and asking more about the stranger.
Later that night Eragon and Guardian heard people rushing to garrow's room some in a panic as the Healer was trying to keep garrow among them his fever took a turn and was not burning him up he could only mumble before his hand went limp in Horst's taking his last breath. Everyone in the room stood still, Eargon stood in the doorway and broke down sliding down the wall to cry into his knees Katrina was next to him in moments so was Elain helping him to his room so he would not have to see his uncle.
Guardian came out of his room just in time to see Eragon being helped back into his own room , so he walked over and looked into the room Horst was still there next to Gertrude she was cleaning garrow's face from the sweat that covered him she looked like she was hit with a wave he eyes looking sunken as she could do nothing to save Garrow .
Horst let go of the man's hand setting it on his chest turning he saw guardian standing in the doorway to the room and walked over to him patting his shoulder saying in a rough tired voice " come guardian share a drink with me for Garrow "
All Guardian could do was nod his head following Horst down stairs. Elain was in the kitchen and was making some kind of food while Horst and the guardian walked out to the forge. Horst closed the Forge doors behind them before looking at Guardian arms crossed . " Guardian ...you've been kinder than most by staying and trying to be here for Eragon but i think tomorrow you should leave.." Horst did not have any kind of hate in his voice, just sorrow .
Guardian was not shocked he knew something like this was coming at some point with a soft sigh he spoke " it's..not my way to just leave someone like this that boy..Eragon he needs help an"
Before the guardian could continue, Horst cut him off " That's my Point man you owe nothing to the boy or his uncle unless so why are you so insistent on helping him?! " Horst had raised his voice. He was nearing a full outburst. He was walking back and forth clearly. The death of Garrow had hit him hard.
Guardian lifted his hands and rubbed the back of his helmet sighing " i understand where you are coming from but..the way Garrow died..someone did that do him and Eragon may try and go after them and if he does he wont be alone ...i lost a good friend to a gang of murders and i lost myself to rage and hunted each one down killing them " unknown to Guardian as he spoke his voice got darker some of his armor shining softly his light raising up at his feelings of guilt and regret before light was able to hold it back .
Horst stood know listening and forcing on guardian this being the first he spoke of something from his past and hearing the pain in his voice made Horst feel sorry from him " I'm sorry you lost your friend ..sounds like he meant a lot to you " Horst rubbed his neck the heat from the forge was making the smith sweat as his back was to the coals he walked over patting Guardian on the shoulder'' forget i said anything for now let's just go back inside but...i want you do to do something for me " Horst and Guardian walked back into the home. Elain met them near the kitchen doorway hanging them both large mugs with some yellowish brown ale inside; she said nothing but gave both men kind looks . " so..what was it you wanted to ask me, Horst? "
Horst took a mouthful of the cold ale and whipped his mouth before nodding his head for Guardian to come into the kitchen as Horst followed his wife . " I want to meet the man under that armor .." Horst asked, setting his mug down while watching Guardian.
Guardian knew this may be the case and he and Light had talked about it the other night " Look..if i do this i won't no judgment i'm not...well normal looking for these parts can you at least do that for me? " Guardian set his mug down as well, turning and looking back and forth from Horst and Elain who both gave him a nod of their heads. As they did, the guardian reached up taking a deep breath and removed his helmet .
Stunned silence filled the room, no one spoke and no one moved. Horst and Elain watched as the wolf-like helmet came off and bright red hair came into view, then the blue skin but what struck them the most was the bright nearly glowing orange eyes. He had well defined chin and cheek bone's.
The Guardian looked back and forth from them as they both stared stunned. He grabbed the mug and drank it down in one long gulp, the ale not doing much for him but the taste was bitter and helped to keep himself distracted . After he gulped the last of it down he looked back at them " ...so now i take it you understand why i kept my armor on? " he voice was smoother with the helmet off both Horst and Elain shook themself abit Horst being the first to speak
Taking a deep shaken breath Horst started " by the gods you're a demon a shade! " he was not keeping his voice down and Elain was just too stunned to speak . Horst stepped in front of her and he looked like he was nearly about to panic .
Shaking his head guardian put his helmet back on . " I don't know what a shade is but i can promise you i'm not your foe .." Guardian's tone was saddened as he felt he had lost new friend's. With Crossed arms he waited for what would happen next but what happened shocked him.
Elain walked over and put an arm on his and looking up at him spoke with such kindness " your a good man with a kind heart, Horst stop making a fuse if he was a shade why would he be so kind to us and Eragon? "
Horst had not really thought of that he was to overwhelmed with the nights goings ons he shook her head and gulped a few mouthfuls of ale before looking back at guardian " i'm sorry ...for my words your a true friend and always welcome in my home " Horsts eyes where hard as he walked over holding his hand out for a hand shake with guardian reached out grasping his forearm both men shaking there hand's.
Unknown to the three Katrina had seen everything she had come down from upstairs and when she saw Guardian remove his helmet she hide and peaked around the corner she was stunned to see the blue skin and red hair after Horsts outburst she hid back around the corner fully and after a while peaked again to see Guardian had put his helmet back on and after the handshake she made herself known walking sound the corner " Elain Eragon could use some food i think " she bowed and waved heading for the door and leveling.
Guardian hoping she did not see but he could not be sure shrugging it off for now as Elain asked him to bring some bread and stew to Eragon. So after a few moments waiting for her to make a bowl for Eragon, the guardian walked up the stairs to Eragon's room knocking lightly before entering .
Eragon had broken down sobbing in his room again and was breathing hard and sobbing short for breath , Guardian giving him a moment before walking over and setting the food next to Eragon's right side . Looking up with teary eyes Eragon reaching out grabbing the yellow cloth of Guardians sunbreaker mark making said man kneel next to him Eragon with a shaking voice " i..i want them to pay for killing him " in a few breaths Eragon had a hate burning in his eyes that gaurain had seen before.
Putting a hand on Eragon's shoulder and nodding his head . " Eragon i promise to help you get justice for your Uncle but don't let that hate blind you trust me..i've been there more times than i care to count "
Eragon nodded his head and picked up the stew holding it on his knees as he picked at it in his mind talking to Sahpira "we are going to hunt the monsters that did this down and kill them " all he got back was a somber feeling of agreement from her .
Guardian stood and left Eragon returning to his own room the death of Garrow and the sorrow of the people around him reminding him of much of the dark age.
That Night as guardian layed down to rest the mind filled with memories he would rather forget.
The sun was shining bright down on the snow covered valley Nameless a titan stood looking down a scope a ghost floating just behind him keeping an eye out for anyone that may be sneaking up on him " ..Ghost i see a few boats with what looks like shipping containers on them maybe we can use that for now" The titan spoke standing up from his kneeling position .
Ghost floated over looking down the valley before floating and disappearing inside of the titan " it looks good we should find some gear to use " the rough voice of the ghost spoke into the helmet com's . The titan stood and nodded and began the long climb down from the mountain .
Down in the valley nearing one of the ship's old cargo ships the titan felt something watching them as he slowed his pace looking around before a bang from his left and a pain in his left leg sent him rolling for cover as a female voice called out . " You better get out of here, I'm the warlord running this village " the voice sounded like it was coming from above .
The Titan shouting in a pained voice " i'm not looking to steal anyone's land just for some place ship parts maybe some water ...i..i'll trade for it! " The titan shouted with his rifle in his hand he wound healed by the light as he grunted feeling his flesh crawl and move back together .
There was a long pause before a second shot rang out hitting knee , his head " get lost asshole!" the voice shouted out to him as the titan sighed and brought forth his light summoning a large purple bubble around himself giving him cover to stand up and see a woman with a cloak and hood aiming a long rifle at him clearly a sniper. " shit" the titan softly said, grabbing his own rifle pulling out a hand cannon and stepping out of the bubble a light blue light layer around him still as he fires a few times up at the hunter the first shot hits her rifle making it fly from her grip the second missing her head by inches . Ducking back into the bubble when he saw he missed the titan started cursing as ghost suggested a retreat from here.
Waking up with light floating in his face not shouting but whispering loudly " Guardian ?! Wake up, what's wrong?! " he sounded a bit panicked as he saw guardians eyes opened in a wild panic looking around.
Guardian sat up panting softly, a cold sweat covering him as he shook . " Sorry Light just...had a dream about the first time we ..anyway " standing up and Light placing his armor on him seeing Light brought up his hud " uh..Light whys the hud up?"
Light softly chuckles flying into Guardian and answering him in his mind " Eragon's pulling a runner and left this morning he has been taking things from around town ooh and you've been asleep for nearly two days now "
Guardian sighs and shakes his head " great why did you not wake me early i've ..never slept in that long...and the boys trying to leave without us ..let's go follow him" Guardian said with a soft sigh.