Hey everyone! It's me again with another story! I wrote a lot of this about a two years ago so some of it may seem a little cheesy, but don't worry! It will get better! Please read and REVIEW!!!Luna
Ren strung her bow, ready to strike at any time. She was in Du Weldenvarden along the Gaena River.
She was wanted to be captured and killed by Shades. And lots of them. They wanted her, or at least her father.
Her pace was fast, she, running as fast as her legs would carry her. She had to get to the Beor Mountains. That was where her mother was. That was where she would be safe.
Her father, Eragon, was the great Dragon Rider. Saphira, his dragon, was still alive and often let Ren ride her. Her mother Arya, married her father after going on a great journey with him and he saving her life.
Suddenly, a shade appeared before her. His bloody red hair shined through the night, and his deathly white face was even brighter. It smiled, it's teeth baring.
Laughing it told her,"You have no chance against me. You are but a mere child and I am an all powerful Shade.
She pulled her sword out as the smirk was wiped of his face. She smiled, knowing she had a chance of winning.
"You carry a weapon? How can this be? You are but a mere child. It is not rarely seen a child with a knife! Well, can't underestimate..." He said smiling again.
"So this is a talking game? Well I'll let you know, what I carry is a sword and I am no child. My father taught me to fight. I'm sure you've heard of him. Eragon, the Dragon Rider." she told him, holding out her sword, ready to strike.
"I am well aware of that. It will be all the more better when you are killed by my master!"
the shade said, taking out his sword.
He ran forwards in a fast movement, but before he could get to her, she dropped her sword, took out a bow and arrow and shot him threw the heart.
He screamed his last breath and died, a puddle of blood now surrounding him.
She fell to the ground breathing heavily, knowing she had to keep going or the shades would capture her for sure. Fighting was hard for her and she had already been running for a long time. And she knew you couldn't kill a Shade.
Wyrda, please help me! I need you! Ren said said reaching out to her horse, hoping he would come.
I'm coming. Where are you? Wyrda replied.
At the edge of the forest.
She suddenly heard a loud, thunderous galloping coming towards her with each deep breath she took.
With the strength she had left, she jumped up and caught the nearest limb of the tree next to her. She then dropped down and landed a huge horse.
Wyrda.
The horse neighed wildly as they tore through the forest heading towards Eldor. They still had a long way to go, but they would make it. Besides, she had Wyrda, her hope.
As Ren rode Wyrda across the shores of Eldor, she spoke to him.
Let's stop for a bit. Wyrda told Ren starting to slow down.
Okay. Wanna take a bath? Ren replied stoking his main.
Wyrda slowly stopped and Ren got off, jumping down. She walked o the edge of the water, looking in. It was a clear, light blue and she could see the bottom eight feet below. She dipped her hands into the water and lifted it to her lips drinking heavily.
She strode over to Wyrda taking his reins and then led him over to the water.
When the water was above his legs, she dropped the reins and pulled a cup out of a pocket on his saddle. She dipped it into the water and started pouring it over Wyrda.
That feel's really good, especially because it's so hot out here. Wyrda told her, closing his eyes enjoyingly.
Your welcome. I think we need a refill on water.
Yeah, we do. I'm pretty sure we're completely out.
Wow, I didn't know that. I haven't thought about it since the meeting with the Shade.
Ren led Wyrda out of the water, drying him with a towel and going back to the water. She started refilling water into the canteens hanging on Wyrda's saddle. Wyrda waited impatiently wanted to ride again.
When Ren was done, she quickly jumped onto Wyrda.
"Let's ride," she shouted slapping the reins.
Wyrda started to run, still keeping an eye on the shore, for they were getting to the Beor Mountains along the river. He kept at a steady pace for the next few days.
It had been five days since they had stopped. They were now off the shore of Eldor and along the Edda River. Ren knew they were getting close to a city called Hedarth. She had heard of Hedarth, but didn't know much about it. She knew few people lived in it, and if they hadn't all died, Urgals had probably destroyed the city. Hedarth was only seven leagues away, so they should reach it by nighttime.
Ren looked back. She could barely see Du Weldenvarden. That worried her, as to that she couldn't hide as easily if she met a Shade or even a whole army of them. To the West, she could see the Hadarac Desert. The blazing sun left sweat across her forehead. She took a drink of her canteen. The water was almost gone.
She suddenly she heard a shuffle from a bush behind her. She quickly strung her bow, pointing it at the bush, ready to let go if it was a Shade or not. It shuffled again, and a small, skinny dog came out whimpering. Ren put away her bow and jumped off Wyrda.
She stretched her hand out to the dog, beckoning it to come to her.
Come here. It's okay. I won't hurt you.
At first, it stepped back, but then slowly walked to her, knowing she wouldn't harm him. Ren pet the dog, smiling, so the dog would be comforted.
We need to feed him. You can see his bones through his skin. We have plenty of food
and the river is right beside us.
Okay, but just be careful. It could a spy for the shades...
Don't be irrational.
Ren got some meat from a sack on Wyrda's saddle and handed it to the dog. He politely took it and chomped it down. It licked his lips and looked Ren for more. She gave him four more pounds and he ate all of it. When he was done, his belly bulged a bit and he burped.
Ren laughed," You're pretty funny. Well, as long as your with us, we might as well give you a name. What do you think, Wyrda?"
I like Vondr since he's so skinny.
Ren rolled her eyes. Fine. I think Vondr fits him. "So do you like Vondr?" she told the dog looking to him.
The dog jumped up and barked.
"I think he likes it," Ren said.
They set off again, Vondr following and ever so often barking, thinking he could spook Wyrda, but of course, he couldn't. Wyrda was afraid of nothing. He wasn't like normal horses.
Wyrda was one of the majestic horses from Ellesmera, but bigger. He was pure white and shined like Ellesmera itself. Obtaining Wyrda was no joke either. Niether was going to Ellesmera with Ren's father. When the colt was born, Ren had helped and from that moment, a bond was made. But Wyrda's owner, Lifiœs wasn't going to give up the unique horse that easy. Ren had to prove herself worthy.
Ren had to, by herself, find her way from a point in Du Weldenwarden back to Ellesmera in a certain amount of time. And it was no piece of cake. But at the last minute, she had made. That was one of the happiest days of her life. Her father couldn't have been prouder.
Vondr had been barking so much, Wyrda had stomped her foot close to Vondr's paw, frightening him so much to make him stop.
Ren looked sternly to him,"Wyrda!!"
He was really getting to annoy me, not spooke me.
Still, you would have broken his paw if you had stomped on it and I don't really know how to mend it. He would be whimpering all day. You wouldn't want that to happen.
Okay, okay. I'm sorry! He looked forward annoyed.
The sun was going down when the three had reached Hedarth. As they came upon the city, not many people were out. There were a few mothers yelling at there children to come inside. Three men on the side of the road were arguing and pointing to seven pigs in a fairly large pen. The houses were perfectly alined and there was only one inn: The Toad's Horn.
"I'm going to have to put you in a stable, Wyrda. I can't take you to the inn," Ren said, getting off of him.
Wyrda neighed irritated. Okay, but I'm not going to enjoy it.
She led Wyrda with Vondr at his side to a stable near the outskirts of town. It stunk of horse manure and the few horses in the stable did not look too friendly. A young man that looked of about eighteen was cleaning the stables. His hair was an auburn brown with brown eyes. His clothes were shaggy, but his spirit was bright.
Ren walked over to him,"Excuse me, but could I let my horse stay here for the night?"
The boy looked at her smiling in a friendly way,"Sure. Just remember to get him in the morning. By the way, what is your name?"
"Ren. What's yours?"
"Ellor..." he said slightly blushing.
"Well okay." Ren said giving the reins to him. He took them and led Wyrda to the nearest stable.
Bye Wyrda. See you in the morning.
Goodbye my little one. I love you.
I love you, too.
Ren started to walk away when she heard Ellor say,"Bye Ren...".
She turned back,"Bye. Hope you have a good night sleep."
"I will," he replied, smiling.
She beckoned Vondr to come along and started walking towards town. She looked back and saw that Ellor was standing there, gazing after her. She turned back around and blushed.
"You know, Vondr, I think we're going to like staying here,"Ren said smiling to Vondr. The happy dog barked in agreement.
They reached town and came to The Toad's Horn and walked in the door. There were many people there. Some gambling, a few women talking about the market, and some pouting about their miserable day.
She walked over to the bar and met the eyes of a small girl of about ten.
Ren asked uncomfortably,"How much will it be to stay here overnight?"
"I'm not sure. Let me go ask my mum,"the small girl said and then whispered,"she runs this place." She ran into a door behind the bar and within three minutes, she came back, smiling. "It's four crowns, but you can give me three because you look exhausted."
Ren pulled out three crowns from the pouch she was holding,"Thanks a lot. I need to save if there's an emergency."
The small girl looked pleased,"My name's Katrina. Would you like me to show you to your room?"
"Sure. I want to get to bed as soon as possible." Ren got up from the seat she was in and followed Katrina to the staircase in the back of the room. Katrina led her to a small room with a bed, a lamp, a small desk, and pot with water that was for washing.
"Well, here it is. It might not be the best, but it's comfortable. Hey, and as long as you're here, you might as well know that Mum doesn't like dogs, so you better keep him out of her sight." Katrina said pointing to Vondr. She turned on her heels and walked out of the room to get downstairs.
"Okay," Ren said looking to Vondr. He whimpered a bit knowing he wasn't wanted. She scratched him behind his ears trying to comfort him. Ren took him over to the bed and laid him down. She then got on the bed herself and fell asleep within the next few minutes.
The next morning, she awoke with someone knocking at her door. Vondr was at the door whimpering. She looked out the window. Not a single person in sight. No one. She got out of bed and put her hand to her head. She was sweating.
She slowly walked to the door and opened it. It was Ellor. He looked really scared and the were bags under his eyes. For a moment he stood there staring at her.
"There were Urgals! About fifty of 'em. They were searching for you. They killed most of the people in town, but I hid in the stable with Wyrda. He's outside and acting like a wild horse. It took me about an hour to just get him to town," he said talking so fast Ren could barely get it through her mind to understand it.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Slow down,"she said putting a hand to his shoulder," What Urgals? I don't understand."
He spoke slower this time,"There were Urgals looking for you. I hid with Wyrda when they came. It's weird he seemed to know what was happening and he pushed me behind him to hide me."
"Are they still here? If they are we need to leave as soon as possible."
"Yeah, but only a few. What do you mean by we?"he answered confused.
"Well, you might as well come along, but we need another horse. Do you have one?"
"Yeah, I do, but he's small,"he hugged her,"Thank you so much. I've always wanted to go on an adventure!"
She said uncomfortably,"Your welcome. I need to get dressed so you might wanna go out. Would you take Vondr to Wyrda?"
"Sure,"he answered and picked up Vondr and walked out.
Ren quickly got dressed and picked up her stuff and walked out the door. She ran downstairs. Katrina was there looking as frightened as if she'd just seen a ghost.
"What's the matter Katrina?"
"My mum. She's gone. Dead..." Katrina answered starting to cry.
Ren picked her up,"It's gonna be all right. You can come with us. We're going to the Beor Mountains."
"Really? I don't know what to do."
"Sure. Come on. You can ride with me on my horse."
She sniffed,"Okay."
Ren let her down and they walked outside. Ellor was out there with Wyrda, another small, red-brown horse, and Vondr. Wyrda neighed wildly, happy to see Ren.
Ellor looked up from stroking the red-brown horse,"Hey! This is my horse Teneil. He's not fully grown, but I can ride him."
"Whoa! Your horse is huge, Ren!!!" Katrina shrieked.
"I know. It's a Thrysta horse,"Ren replied pride fully.
"I've only read about them in books. And I get to ride him!"
Ellor smiled at her amazement,"Hello. My name is Ellor. What's yours?"
Katrina blushed,"It's Katrina. I'm going with you guys. Ren said."
"Well, great. The more, the better. We need to go now. I think there's still a few
Urgals still here."
Ren agreed,"Let's go!!!"
Ren picked up Katrina and put her on Wyrda. She then jumped on and Ellor got on Teneil. They started to go out of town, when three Urgals appeared.
Katrina screamed. "What do we do?!"
Ren pulled out her bow and arrow and stung three arrows, letting go as they plunged into each Urgal.
The Urgals bodies fell to ground, dead. Ren put her arm down, breathing heavily. She had never killed Urgals before. And what more, three.
Ellor stared at her in amazement,"Are you..alright?
"I'm...fine..."Ren said, exhausted.
Katrina was wide-eyed and looked scared,"That was amazing! I wish I could do that!"
Ren smiled weakly,"It...was no...sweat."
Ellor jumped off his horse just in time to catch Ren as she blacked out.