A/N: hi, sorry I took so long to update. I have been really busy. So don't blame me blame my teachers for giving me lots of homework. Well anyway read and tell me what you think.
Ch. 7 Chapter 6
After Eragon had packed for the trip, he went back to the root where he had the perfect view of the sparring field. It hurt him that he was the reason all of them had to leave. If he hadn't found Saphira's egg they wouldn't be preparing to go to war.
'Everyone has changed so much. It is my fault the have been thrown into this war. That they must fight for their lives.' he thought bleakly. Then he let out a small laugh. All the people who had seen him grow up must be shocked that he had become a rider and a powerful worrier.
He watched as they trained. They may have proved themselves against a few soldiers and the Ra'zac but it will take more than that. None of them had fought in a full scale war. To survive they would need to be a whole lot better.
As he watched he saw that none from Carvahall could beat his cousin as he swung his hammer that had brought many a death. Yet after his training they all seemed so slow.
"He looked at the friendly faces and put two fingers to his lips before whispering in the ancient language, "May luck be with you. We are all going to need it."
Eragon turned to leave only to be scared to death by Arya who stood behind him sword raised. "Don't do that Arya you almost scared me to death."
"Well you should be more aware of your surroundings." She said and laughed. Her laugh entranced him it was like a song with a beautiful melody.
He was shaken out of his trance by Arya's hand waving around in front of his face.
"Hello" no answer "Anyone there"
"What" Eragon managed to say.
"Were you talking to Saphira? You went into a kind of trance."
"Uhhh… Uhhh… Yes I was."
"Liar" Saphira said entering his head.
"Shut up"
"I love you too little one."
"Well are you ready to go. It is almost sunset. I've been watching you watch people fight. You've been there for the past hour." Arya turned her head away as she felt the heat rise in her cheeks for the second time that day. He knew she had been watching him. Why did he affect her like this? She had told herself when Faolin died that she would never love another yet…
Eragon saw the blush on her face and hid a smile. Who new Arya could blush. There was and awkward silence but on the inside Eragon was bubbling with joy.
The silence was broken by Saphira's bulky figure landing between them.
"Time to go" she said projecting her thoughts to both Eragon and Arya. Eragon and Arya attached their belongings to Saphira including the supplies they would need.
When they were done Eragon jumped onto Saphira and held out a hand to Arya. It was a bold move but Eragon was willing to risk it. "Remember what happened last time". Eragon ignored her and stretched so Arya could reach his hand from where she was standing on Saphira's leg.
Eragon pulled her into the saddle and she wrapped her arms around his waist. Eragon felt embarrassed that she was that close to him but did not show it. Instead he just sat tall in the saddle as Saphira took off.
"We need to stop by Nasuada's study so we can inform her we are leaving." Eragon told Saphira in case she had forgotten.
"I know. We can stop by her window."
"OK, that will save us a lot of time."
Saphira flew to the window of Nasuada's study and hovered there as Eragon climbed out from his saddle. Eragon nimbly jumped off Saphira landing silently on the windowsill.
Eragon knocked on the window, and then unlocked it with magic. Eragon opened the window and climbed into Nasuada's study, walking forward so he stood in front of her desk. Nasuada was clearly shocked by the form of his appearance but recovered quickly. She was getting used to Eragon doing unusual things.
"So I can gather by your entrance and the fact that Saphira and Arya are hovering outside you are prepared to leave."
"Yes milady"
"I will expect you back as soon as you can get here. It is important that you get to Ellesmèra as soon as possible so that you can finish your training."
"I know. But there may be some complications. I may need to stay until Hrothgar's successor is chosen. I might even have to give my opinion on the matter."
"We'll see, but whatever you do don't stay longer than you have to."
"Good bye milady. Take care. Also when I return I will cure Elva."
"Good bye."
As Nasuada had expected Eragon did not go to the door instead he went back out the window, locking it as he did so.
Eragon climbed onto the windowsill and looked at Saphira. Then without warning he jumped off the windowsill falling towards the ground bellow.
"Ahhhh" Arya screamed. Partly from the fact Eragon had just jumped out the window and partly because Saphira had immediately gone into a vertical dive to catch him.
Saphira pull herself out of the dive directly below him. Then flew up so he fell directly into the saddle, in his place in front of Arya.
Eragon laughed as Saphira caught him, and Saphira let out a growl which was easily identified as a laugh. Arya on the other hand was not so thrilled. Eragon turned to look at her with a smile on his face, and Arya glared stonily back. Arya's glare only made Eragon laugh harder at the stunt he had pulled.
Annoyed Arya whacked Eragon over the head.
"Hey, what was that for." Asked Eragon who was still in hysterics, but now clutching his head.
Arya smirked and said "For being annoying."
At this Eragon attempted to glare. But, he failed miserably and ended up falling into another round of hysterics. Eragon was laughing so hard he almost fell out of Saphira's saddle, Arya's hand on his arm the only thing keeping him stable.
At this Arya began to laugh but kept a firm grip on Eragon's arm knowing full well, that he was incapable of keeping himself up.
As the two calmed down they watched as they left the city behind, in front of them the Beor Mountains getting bigger with every passing second.
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When the trio descended from the sky it was well past nightfall. The few hours they had been flying had been uneventful. The three had talked a bit but nothing interesting had happened.
They settled down for camp in a clearing that was almost invisible to passers-by and big enough for two people and a dragon to fit comfortably. Arya went out into the woods to find somewhere they could fill their water skins. They had thought it pointless to bring more water than necessary for one day. While she was gone Eragon started a fire. He used a flint as he had been first taught instead of calling upon magic. It was pointless to use magic for everything, if you did what was the point of life.
He smiled as he remembered how he had been told, how he had forgotten but learned it for himself.
Not wanting to wait for Arya, Eragon summoned water from the ground, filled up a pot, and set it over the fire to boil. As it did Eragon pulled some vegetables from Saphira's saddle bag and began to cut them up.
As he did his mind wondered to the subject of Arya. He seemed to be doing that a lot recently. Eragon's mind continued to wonder until Saphira cut into his thoughts.
"Remember what happened last time you tried to pursue Arya."
Eragon blushed. He had forgotten Saphira could sense what he was thinking/feeling.
"I know. But there is something there. I know she felt something right after we sparred."
"I don't think it is wise but, you are too determined for your own good and I know nothing I can say will stop you."
"I know but there is something there and I can't ignore it."
"Good luck little one, just try not to get hurt again."
"I won't. Third time lucky." Eragon said with a wry smile.
Saphira smiled before saying, "I shall go hunting Eragon. Take care while I'm gone, you seem to have a knack for being where trouble is."
Eragon laughed, "I love you too my scaly friend."
Saphira rolled her eyes before leaping into the air and soaring into the sky with a few strokes of her powerful wings. Eragon watched his dragon until she was a sparkling dot in the midnight sky.
Arya walked into the campsite just as Eragon had put the vegetables in the boiling water.
"Hello Arya." Eragon said without lifting his head from the cooking soup.
"Hi Eragon. Is Saphira hunting." Asked Arya after looking around the camp and not seeing the sapphire dragon.
"Yes." Eragon looked up at her. "What took you so long?"
"I couldn't find a clear stream so I had to summon water from the ground."
Eragon nodded his head before stirring the cooking food. Arya sat down next to him and looked into the pot.
"Is it almost ready? I'm starving."
"It's almost done" Eragon said as if he was talking to a nagging 3 year old.
"Don't talk to me like that." Arya said as she playfully punched him on the arm.
Eragon shook his head and continued to stir the soup.
"It's ready" Eragon said and the two began to eat.
When they had finished eating Arya lay her head on Eragon's shoulder. Eragon tensed a bit but relaxed quickly. After a few seconds he boldly put his arm around Arya's waist.
Neither moved, they just sat together in a comfortable silence.
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Saphira could feel her rider sleeping so she quietly landed in the clearing. When she saw the sight before her she was shocked. Eragon and Arya sat cuddled up together in the clearing. Not having the heart to wake them Saphira sat next to them and put her wing over them. They subconsciously wriggled closer together and towards the warmth of Saphira.
Saphira's last coherent thought before she fell asleep was, 'maybe he was right, maybe there is something there.'
A/N: Well that's it I hope you enjoy it. It's not my best chapter but oh well. I will try to update in a couple of weeks. Anyway review if you liked it and tell me what you think. If you didn't like it review and tell me how I could improve.
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