Don't own Eragon. Okay I have one thing to say, you guys got lucky. Murtaghismyhottie said it's okay if I release my keyboard and so I'll start posting again (but it was fun while it lasted!)
The next day Eragon got out of bed, sighing when his back didn't trouble him. Absently he made his way downstairs and saw Elain in the kitchen with Horst and they were talking.
But also with a wince he saw Arya with an annoyed expression "Arya?" he asked. He could hear the talking cease as Arya turned to him "We have helped your town from the Ra'zac but now we must go to Ellesmera" she said sharply.
Eragon glared at her "Follow me" he said. Arya stayed silent but followed him outside. Saphira looked up from where she lay Don't do anything stupid she warned.
Eragon turned to Arya when they reached an empty clearing in the town "Please Arya even thought the Ra'zac are gone soldiers will be sent after them. And with my cousin here Galbotorix himself may show up" he said harshly, inwardly wincing at having to be harsh to Arya.
She raised an eyebrow "Well your friends and family are stuck because the only ways out are to go straight to the soldiers, cross the spine to open ocean or cross the spine to head to Du Weldenvarden" she stated.
Eragon groaned, holding his forehead as people began to gather curiously, he was trying not to have people hear "Please I beg of you Arya, I want to help them in what ever way I can" he said.
Saphira let out a growl, nodding her head in affirmative. Eragon smiled gently at his dragon as Arya shot her a blank look "Does Saphira agree?" she asked. Eragon looked pleadingly at her I will help where I can and do anything to help this town she replied through Eragon.
Arya sighed "If we have no choice then we may be able to take them to the outskirts of the deserts and the can travel along the Du Weldenvarden until they eventually reach Surda" she said blankly.
Eragon grinded his teeth in frustration "No" he said in determination. Arya stared at him, shock crossing her face for the first time "I will do whatever it takes to free them, and if they travel that way then I will go with" he said.
He then turned to the surrounding people "It's your choice, come with me or face the soldiers" he said roughly. Everyone exchanged uneasy glances "Who is the family you have here? None of us know anyone who is related to a rider" Brigit said uneasily.
Eragon smiled lightly as Roran ran to the edge of the crowd, gently pushing his way through to Eragon "He's coming now" he stated.
Roran finally got through to the front, running up to Eragon, much to the others confusion "Eragon the soldiers have created an ambush if we try to leave through the pass, it will be utter madness to get through them" he said warily.
Saphira slowly stood up, causing many villagers to wince in fear. Some were staring in shock at Eragon, realization in their eyes. Eragon ignored their stares, combing his mind for a solution.
He then turned to Arya "Arya I must ask, what would the elves reaction be if I brought my village to Ellesmera?" he asked. Arya stiffened "I won't Eragon, that is one thing I can not do" she said stiffly.
Eragon put his hand to his forehead before shooting her a strange look "Arya please… Wiol pömnuria ilian(For my happiness)"he said desperately. Arya sighed "It goes against my heart but I'm sure Islanzadi would accept them, but be warned Shadeslayer that after this my debt to you will be fully repaid" she said.
Eragon smiled gratefully "Thank you" he whispered. He then watched as she walked off, leaving the town to stare at him in confusion.
Eragon sighed "The soldiers will get reinforcements and Carvahall will be in grave danger. In three days I leave to travel to the elven capitol, I beg of you to push past your fears and accompany me through the spine and to the capitol.
I did not mean to inflict any of this on you, it just happened and there is nothing we can do to reverse it. But I must seek out the elves help and I will not see anyone suffer at the hands of the soldiers.
For one hundred years Carvahall has suffered at the hands of the empire but now I have been granted with the power to free everyone, starting with my friends and family. Remember, three days" he said before turning and walking away to the edge of town.
He was only vaguely aware of Saphira approaching him Little one she soothed. Eragon sighed Is this the right thing? He asked unsurely.
Saphira hummed in response I believe so, but if not I say we give those soldiers one last reminder of what they have to deal with before leaving and a token of what the empire is to fear she said boldly.
Eragon sighed But what if because of my back I can't win? What if I have become so crippled that I fail? He asked. Saphira touched his arm but did not answer. She then turned defiantly towards the hill where just on the other side the soldiers camped out You will have to try she hissed.
Eragon sighed, gently touching her leg, knowing she was right. He sighed as footsteps approached him. Warily he turned and saw Horst and Roran watching him, or rather Saphira, timidly "She doesn't bite does she?" Horst asked.
Eragon chuckled as he sensed Saphira's annoyance "No, she doesn't" he said, keeping his hand on her leg At least I don't bite innocent people, the soldiers on the other hand… she trailed off. Eragon chuckled at her "Saphira" he scolded.
Saphira snorted and a ring of smoke went around Eragon. Eragon grinned and turned to the two tense people "She said she doesn't bite innocent people, although she won't hold back on the soldiers" he explained.
Shock crossed the two figures faces "She talks?" Roran asked. Saphira addressed him and Horst directly What did you think I was as mute as a rock lizard? She asked, clearly offended.
Eragon rolled his eyes "Ignore her" he teased. Saphira nudged him in annoyance, her tail twitching.
Eragon sighed and turned to look at the hills and warily the two men approached, watching Saphira cautiously "I always told myself I would come back here and be able to stand in front of a fire like Brom did, and tell everyone what I've been through and of my adventures" he said, his voice cracking a bit at the mention of Brom.
Roran winced "You know I wonder how Brom is. He took off at the same time you did you know" Horst said. Eragon flinched "He trained me in the ways of the riders, right up until he was killed by the Ra'zac" he said, his fist tightening.
Horst looked at him in amazement "Brom is dead? It's hard to believe that" he said. Eragon lowered his head "He is, but at the very least we were able to give him a burial fit for a king" he said, the diamond tomb crossing his mind.
For a few minutes the small group stayed in silence, not knowing what to say "So where will you stay for the next three days?" Horst asked. Eragon shrugged "I don't know, to be honest I haven't stayed in one place very long so I've grown used to sleeping on any kind of surface so I guess I can camp out with Saphira" he said distantly.
Horst smiled "Then you can stay with me, come on" he said. Eragon nodded, looking out towards the hills "I just have one last thing I need to accomplish before turning in" he said, turning a fierce expression towards where the soldiers are.
Roran noticed his cousins fierce gaze and joined him "Any way I can help?" he asked. Eragon smiled at him "Only if your not afraid to ride Saphira" he teased. Roran froze at the sight of her getting up before nodding unsurely.
Eragon nodded and walked over to her, mounting her easily. He then turned to Roran who looked unsure "Come on she won't bite you" he said. Nervously Roran climbed on and got behind Eragon Let's go! Eragon told Saphira.
Saphira let out a warning roar to the soldiers before launching herself into the sky. She angled off and easily flew towards the soldiers who scattered. Saphira stooped and landed in the camp site, tearing a soldier in her claws.
Eragon soon followed as he jumped off, slashing a soldier with his sword that glowed crimson in delight. Roran was a bit more hesitant as he swung his hammer, only aiming to stun the men.
In minutes the entire camp was taken care of as Eragon dispatched the last soldier. Roran stared in shock at his hard face, the Eragon he grew up with had been a young and curious boy, this Eragon was a killer.
Eragon then turned to Roran with a sigh "We had better get to Horst's" he said distantly. Roran nodded blankly, getting on Saphira after Eragon as they soared up and back towards Carvahall "Just one question" Roran shouted over the wind.
Eragon looked at him to show he was listening "Why did you want to do that?" he asked. Eragon looked away "Because if we hadn't then we would have had to fear waking up with our throats slit in the morning" he said gravely.
Roran grew quiet as he contemplated those words because as cruel as it sounded, his cousin was right.