Sorry I've taken so long... I've been kinda lazy... and grounded... (nervous giggle) forgive me! (puppy dog eyes)

Inheritance

By silver-nightstorm

Summary: Stolen necklaces, untold power, and unavoidable destinies. Love, fate, and courage all play a part in this ending of sagas. And Eragon's destiny will come to be revealed... which path does he take? Find out... Sequal to Empire (Summary of Empire inside)

Ch 2: A Star's Sadness

DON'T COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Eragon jumped. Actually, he jumped out of a tree... but either way... painful landing. Star ran down the stairs of her tree house in the Hall of Trees. "What was that?"

Eragon slowly pulled himself up. "Waise heill..." he murmered, as the multiple bruises on his body slowly disaperared.

"What was that?" repeated Star, more forcefully.

"I... I think it was you sister..." murmered Eragon, "I was just getting ready to go back to get her... I mean, she's taking an awfully long time, and I was worried... but... just as the thought to go back entered my head, your sister's voice rang through me..."

Star gasped. She can't be in trouble! "What did she say?"

Eragon sighed, if Star was anything like Mercury, he should just keep his trap shut. He looked at Star. Puppy dog eyes... WHY? "Please tell me?" Star whimpered, "She's my baby sister!"

Eragon sighed, i'm so dead. "She said, 'Don't Come Back!'"

Star's eyes grew wide, "Is she in trouble? I think so... Do you agree with me? Will you save her? You have to save her! You can't not save her! She's my sister!"

"Aye?" said Eragon hesitantly.

"Yay!" Star glomped Eragon, "I love you!"

"I refuse to let you leave!"

Star and Eragon spun around, seeing the imposing figure of Queen Izlanzadi.

"Why?" gasped Star.

"I'm sorry, darling," sighed Izlanzadi, "but sacrifices must be made."

"Wha?" Star stared, "You can't be serious! She's my sister! A Princess! You can't just... You CAN'T! I WON'T LET YOU!"

Star turned to Izlanzadi, her eyes blazing. Magic gathered around her hands, condencing to form gauntlets of icicles. Star's hair flowed out behind, and wind whipped around her and Eragon. She glared at the Queen, "I WON'T LET YOU DOOM MY SISTER!"

She lunged at Izlanzadi, but was stopped. Eragon held her hand. "Star!" he called, "Please! Stop it! Don't do this! You'll regret it! Wha... what would Mercury say?!"

Star turned on Eragon, glaring. Her face morphed from anger to sadness, great sadness. The icicles melted, and the wind died out. Star collapsed on the ground, and Eragon hastily picked her up. Star opened her eyes, and looked at Eragon sady. "She... she would tell me... exactly what you did..." she murmered, fainting.

Eragon sighed. You may not know it, but I know how you feel Star... I lost my brother, just as much as you lost your sister...

I'm so sorry it's so short! Thank you for being so patient! Sorry I didn't write more, but it's 11:00 here and I gotta sleep cause I need to wake up early tomorrow! Hope you enjoy anyway! And sorry for the long wait!