I know, it's short and actually I had tons of ways I could end it, one going all through Eldest making it long but I don't know, it just seemed right to close it off. Sorry for the long wait. But the main prospect about the story is family and I didn't want to wander off and make it 'Eragon and Roran's tale of Ellesmera' because that would be long and boring, trust me. So with that I give you the conclusion, and have a merry christmas!
The next morning Eragon watched as everyone gathered in the square, but with a hint of worry he noticed Roran's lack of appearance. He scanned the crowd nervously, trying to catch sight of his cousin.
But then a strangled cry reached them. Without thinking him and Arya ran forward towards the noise, reaching Horst's home where Roran ran out, his face in distress and holding a soldiers shield.
Eragon quickly looked him over but saw no visible injuries. But then Arya stepped forward "Where is Katrina?" she asked.
Eragon's breath caught and he stared at Roran's torn face "They took her" he whispered.
Eragon shook his head before scowling "They won't get away with this" he said.
He then touched his cousins shoulder "We'll go to Ellesmera and seek help and training from the elves. And from there…we'll fight the empire until not a single soul doesn't know our wrath. We'll save Katrina" he said.
Roran looked at his cousin, his eyes blank but at the same time so full of emotion. For a moment Eragon felt a tremor of fear run down his spine.
Roran then nodded "I hold you to that promise" he said.
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Months later Eragon studied the burning plains before turning and smiling bitterly as Roran approached him "It seems so pointless…all this fighting" he commented.
Roran nodded before turning to Eragon "If I remember right you made a specific promise a few months ago. I still hold you to it" he said.
Eragon nodded, not even needing to pry into his mind to know what he was thinking about "We'll save her. We can even leave this week, if not tomorrow. Murtagh is now inflicting fear upon the world and we need to show that he isn't the only one that needs to be feared. We'll save Katrina, as I promised. But you must promise me one thing" he said, his voice emotionless.
Roran looked at him and raised an eyebrow "And what's that?" he asked.
Eragon smiled lightly "That once we find Katrina you'll marry her already. No building a house, or a home, or even making money. You will simply tell her to marry you and marry within the month, got it?" he teased.
Roran looked startled for a moment before smiling and nodding, looking out on the plains "So that was Murtagh?" he asked.
Eragon nodded "Yes…And it hurts to know that he's been twisted so much by lies and such in the few months he was captured. I don't even recognize him" he said sadly.
Roran nodded "And what does Arya think?" he asked, elbowing his cousin.
Despite himself Eragon blushed slightly "She believes that it's time to rescue Katrina, I asked her yesterday along with Nasuada" he said.
Roran nodded, sighing sadly. Eragon looked at him before holding out his hand "It'll be okay" he said.
Roran nodded "I know, as long as we're still a family" he said.