Don't own Eragon. Sorry for the lack in updates. I've had major writers block for most of my stories. At the moment I'm going through and forcing myself to write. Hoenstly I'm struggling because I'm losing interest in Eragon because of the fact that the new book is taking so long. But I do promise I am not going to leave a single fic unfinished. I've seen to many fics abandoned or given away. I'm determined to finish every fic, no matter the cost.
Eragon sighed as he woke up, stretching his sore muscles. He winced as his back twinged in discomfort. He ignored it however, today was the day they left for Ellesmera. Suddenly regret washed over him.
What if because of this decision the elves didn't accept him? What if they forced him and the villagers to leave and Arya left them, forcing them to wander throughout the endless forest until they died off?
Emotions whirled around in Eragon, he knew he had to save the village but it seemed like a mistake. With a sigh Eragon slowly rose out of bed. It was to late to think about that.
His back twinged in discomfort as he slowly walked down the stairs to the lower level. All of his stuff was packed, he hadn't bothered unpacking so there wasn't a hassle. He paused for a moment, his fingers lingering on the hand carved railing on the stairs.
These villagers had put their lives into their work and because of him and Saphira…they had to give it all up. Eragon sighed, guilt clawing at his insides. If he had just left Saphira's egg in the forest none of this would happen.
But then again if he would have left the egg he would never have gotten Saphira and nobody would have been able to oppose Galbotorix.
With another sigh he walked the rest of the way to the kitchen where Elain was walking around, occasionally reaching down to touch her swollen stomach. Guilt gripped Eragon and quickly he turned on heel, running up to Roran's room.
Swiftly he snuck in the room, looking at his cousin guiltily as his cousin jumped groggily out of bed as though expecting an attack.
This isn't right! It's because of me that they prepare for a fight every second of their lives! he told Saphira.
Saphira sighed mentally You are still young, for now follow your heart. she responded.
Roran yawned, lookin g strangely at his cousin "Any reason you're here?" he asked.
Eragon looked away "Is this the right thing?" he asked quietly.
Roran sighed, looking at him carefully "If we stay then everyone will be killed. If we leave then they will be taken as slaves. But if we take them they can live in freedom" he told his troubled cousin.
Eragon sighed, slumping to the floor "I know but…it just doesn't seem right to force these people to leave their homes. If only I could go back to how it was in Teirm, there I felt normal! I mean, it's a blessing to have Saphira but everyone around me is paying the price" he said desperately.
Roran shook his head "No one is paying a price, you are giving them their freedom" he told his cousin.
Eragon shook his head "No, they are…Garrow, Brom, Murtagh, you, carvahall, Ajihad, everyone" he told his cousin desperately.
Roran raised an eyebrow "Ajihad? Who is that?" he asked.
Eragon sighed sadly "He was the leader of the Varden, he was killed at the same time as Murtagh" he said sadly.
Roran sighed, sitting next to his cousin "Eragon…things may not always seem easy. They may be very difficult. But one thing Garrow always taught me was to keep moving and never give up.
You've still got me, Saphira, and there are people who will follow you from Carvahall. And who knows, maybe you will find some new hope with the elves. Just think Eragon, you will have the chance to see the elven capitol, a chance many would die for.
And because of you think how many people will get that chance. You and Saphira bring hope to this world and I know you of all people have what it takes. You worry about to much but what you must understand is people fail sometimes.
People get hurt. But the thing is you have to shoulder past it. Nobody ever said the path to peace will be filled with happiness and rainbows" he said.
Eragon sighed, nodding absently "Thank you, atra gulai un ilian tauter ono" he said quietly.
Roran looked at him funny "What does that mean?" he asked.
Eragon smiled at him "Let luck and happiness follow you" he translated.
Roran smiled at his cousin, pulling him into a brotherly hug.