A/N: Hey, I'm back. I'm sorry to say, but this chapter is really short. I don't have time to make it any longer, because tomorrow I am leaving to go to America and I won't be home for three weeks. So don't expect the next chapter any sooner than in a month. I give my most sincere apologies.

Disclaimer: As unfortunate as it is, I do not own the inheritance trilogy. You want proof, here are 5 reasons. i) Last time I checked I was a girl, Christopher Paolini is a boy. ii) I am 14 years old, not 23 or whatever he is. iii) my name is Maddy, not Christopher. vi) I am not making any money from this. v) if I owned the inheritance trilogy, I would be trying to finish the next book as fast a physically possible, not wasting my time on the website (not bagging this website, just making a point).

I would like to thank all the people who reviewed for this chapter, I really appreciate it. You are the reason I an updating before I leave.

Ch.14 Chapter 13

When Arya awoke, she sat up trying to remember what had happened. It had been so long since someone had allowed her the escape of true sleep. Then everything came back. She looked over at Eragon, hoping that he had woken up, but disappointment flashed through her eyes as she saw him laying there, as peaceful as ever.

She looked around the room, only to find Saphira was missing. Arya wondered what would have been so important that it would make Saphira leave her rider's side while he was unconscious.

She was broken from her train of thought when Eragon moved. Then his eyelids fluttered.

Eragon sat up slowly. He wondered where he was. The last thing he remembered was that he was healing Elva, and then there had been darkness. Eragon was shocked when Arya threw herself into his arms.

Arya hadn't been able to stop herself, she had been so worried. She hugged him tight, glad that he was alright. Then she remembered what he had done. Arya pushed him away and whacked him on the arm. "YOU IDIOT!" she yelled. "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU? First you tell me you will only be a minute, and the spell shouldn't be too hard, and then the next minute you're repeating the same seven words over and over again. And you don't let Saphira into your head so she can help you with the spell. No, you block her out completely. I thought you had gone too far, that you might die from the energy loss." Arya paused for a few seconds and Eragon prepared for more yelling, but it didn't come. Instead Arya hugged him again. "I was so worried," she whispered.

Eragon was unsure what to do. First she yells at him and then she hugs him, 'women,' he thought, shaking his head. Then he thought about what she had said. He didn't remember blocking out Saphira. In fact he realized, after beginning the spell he didn't remember much at all.

Saphira landed in the room looking relieved and angry at the same time. Eragon let go of Arya and walked over to her, laying a hand on her neck.

"What happened?" Saphira asked, not caring to hide the worry in her voice. "You blocked me out. I couldn't help you."

Eragon looked at his dragon's face. She just looked sad now. Eragon spoke out loud so that Arya could hear. "I don't know what happened," he said in the ancient language. "I remember saying the spell, and then there was darkness. I was trying to get out, but I couldn't. Then I remember your faces and a baby. After that, I woke up into this room and Arya started yelling at me."

Arya looked at him. "So you don't remember anything."

"Other than what I told you, no I don't."

"Little one, it was scary. At first you were fine, and then your eyes went black. You began repeating the same seven words over and over again in the ancient language. Then suddenly you stopped, you tried to stand up but you fell. Arya caught you right before you hit the ground and carried you up here. You have been unconscious for two days. And the words, they were the ones Brom told you before he died."

'Two days,' Eragon thought, amazed. 'But those words,' he wondered . "But why would I say them? Why wouldn't I remember? Brom said only to use them in great need."

"I do not know little one. It confuses me as well," She admitted. "We should talk to Oromis and Glaedr about it when we get to Ellesmèra."

"Speaking of which," Arya said, rejoining the conversation. "We need to leave for Ellesmèra. There is nothing we can do about it here. We have questions, and the only person who is likely to be able to answer them is Oromis."

Eragon and Saphira nodded, knowing she was right. There was nothing they could do about it until they reached the elves.

They followed Arya, not speaking. Eragon was unaware of where they were headed, he was to lost in his own thoughts. Eragon was drawn away from his thoughts when Arya knocked on a door. He looked around and immediately realized that they had stopped in front of Nasuada's office. Eragon also became aware of the fact that Saphira had left them. 'Probably at the window,' Eragon guessed.

As they entered the room, Eragon also realized that there had been no guards at the door.

"My lady," Eragon said, bowing his head towards Nasuada.

Nasuada looked up from her paper work. "You do recover quickly, don't you Eragon," Nasuada said, a hint of amusement in her voice. Nasuada looked up into Eragon's eyes. When she did, she immediately wished she hadn't. When she looked into his eyes, she didn't see Eragon. She saw him staring back at her. Looking at those chocolate eyes made the pain come back once more. The pain that came when he left. She hid the pain from those around her, but it was slowly tearing her up inside. He had left them and even if he wanted to, he couldn't come back.

Nasuada swallowed the pain welling up inside her and planted a smile on her face as Eragon replied. "Yes I do, my lady."

Arya cleared her throat loudly to get their attention. They turned to her expectantly. "We need to leave for Ellesmèra immediately. Eragon needs to finish his training as soon as possible. We do not know when Galbatorix will strike next, but when he does, Eragon must be ready."

"Arya is right," Eragon said. "The last battle is drawing near. Galbatorix is going to show his face soon."

Nasuada looked from one to the other. "Then you must go immediately. While you were asleep, we took the time to pack food for your trip."

"Thank you, my lady," Eragon said with a slight bow.

Nasuada turned her attention to Eragon, looking at him with a somber expression. "You need to return as soon as you can. Arya is right, Galbatorix is gathering his forces once more. We must be prepared for an attack at all times."

Eragon nodded slowly. He lifted his head when he heard Saphira growling from outside the window. He could feel her impatience, so he quickly spoke to Nasuada. "I must depart now. Good bye." Eragon turned and walked to the window, Arya following behind quickly after nodding to Nasuada. "Lady Nasuada, can I ask one question?"

"Of course."

"Why are there no guards at you door?"

Nasuada smiled guiltily. "I wanted some peace, so I ordered them to have a break."

Eragon shook his head slightly. "Fair enough," he said a trace of amusement lacing his words. Another growl from Saphira made him speed up.

Eragon opened the window and held it for Arya. "Ladies first," he said mockingly, earning himself as slap across the head from Arya.

Once Eragon and Arya were safely strapped into Saphira's saddle, Saphira flapped her powerful wings, sending them soaring into the clouds. When they were out of view Saphira executed a perfect triple loop and a barrel roll, much to Arya's displeasure.

Arya tightened her grip around Eragon's middle, causing Eragon to turn around and look at her. Arya was paler than usual and held a slightly frightened expression that she was clearly trying to control.

Eragon let out a small chuckle, making Arya scowl at him. He turned back to face in front of him, shaking his head. This earned him a slap on the back of the head.

"I don't think you should do any more acrobatics. I don't want Arya throwing up all over me," Eragon asked Saphira, a small smirk still on his face.

"Alright little one. If I must stop, I shall."

A/N: I know that chapter was really short, but as I mentioned at the top, I didn't have much time to write it. Also I know it sucked, but if you would be kind enough to review, I would really appreciate it.

Until next time

Maddy