Striding out of the tent Naruto was soon within the Varden camp. Evading and jumping out of Eragon's clutches as he hurried after the strange man. "Come. We have much to do and little time in which to do it!" Eragon's head shot up from where he was now crouched- having attempted to tackle the other man but instead leaping and grabbing onto thin air. "What?"
"Well," Naruto teased, "I assume that we will not just be popping out for the weekend? Will we not need supplies?"
"Well yes?" Eragon spluttered in return.
"So we must stock up! To the kitchens!" just as he left Eragon heard a strange muttering, "may- the- b_ ramen."
What... ramen? "Saphira?"
"I know not little one, It is not a word of the dragons... it must be one of the orange-man's people's words." Turning from Saphira Eragon soon searched for his new friend. "Naruto?" The orange man had once again... disappeared. However this time Eragon knew what to expect... to a point. Really he couldn't underestimate the man, therefore the only logical conclusion Eragon could come to is that the man had somehow found the location of and is currently traveling to the kitchens which he sought.
Coming to that conclusion he soon sprinted off, zigzagging through the maze of various sectors within the hastily made camp, Eragon soon arrived at the kitchens attempting to put on a blank face at the humble stares and accumulating crowd gathered behind him whispering utterances of "shade-slayer" and "Rider of Brightscales"- the complimentary gesture towards Saphira having spread all the way to the Varden in our absence.
"Hello? Naruto?!"
"Mmmm" Eragon was startled as a smirking whiskered face appeared only millimetres from his face, shouting in surprise. "AAAAhhh…" he paused panting, eyes flickering between Naruto and the now incredulous crowd. Deciding to hide the strange man he quickly pulled him into a cattle tent. Settling on a hay bale- hand on his heart as he panted… "What" pant, "On good earth was that?!"
"Well, I didn't know where I needed to go sooooo… I made you lead me" he finished with a grin. Exasperated Eragon could only slide down the bale, resting on the floor as he waited for his heart to settle. "Well then. Why, exactly did you put me through all that bother. Not just ask me!" he spat out, though appearing too tired to be angry.
"So," Naruto continued smiling friendlily, "Wanna gather some supplies?" Walking dramatically out the door, hands behind his back. Eragon could only follow, head hung as he grinned a small sile at the eccentricities of his new friend. "What exactly are you looking for then, Naruto?" Without an answer Eragon just continued walking behind the striding man, smile still in place as he was lead to the tent next to the cattle tent, smelling the simmering scent of cooking meat wafting from the ovens, putting thought into his appropriate situation vegetarianism. Only to be startled out of his thoughts, once again, by Naruto striding through the flap doors and quite rudely questioning the head cook about rations they could take.
"Who are you! Get out" the cook growled at the unknown and frankly suspicions Naruto. Growing more and more angry as he continued repeating "Come on! Only a little," as his eyes sparkled and pleaded for food. Much like a puppy begging for scraps. The cook still unaware of his presence, Eragon slowly, calmly walked up to the man. Attempting to say sorry for his friend's actions. "Umm excuse me, I'm sorry for him but we do really need supplies." The cook turned, almost with a growl, but as soon as he saw who exactly he was talking to his face lit up in excitement.
"Ah yes of course, shade slayer I'll get to it straight away!" he turned abruptly walking quickly from the entrance to the store cupboards. Eragon of coarse tried to follow the n but the cook was soon lost among the cupboards and chests containing food, his head not even poking out so he would have a clue to follow. Though that was mainly due to the… short stature of the man. "Is this fine" The man exclaimed, popping out behind the shade-slayer, startling him once again- though still not as much as Naruto.
"What is with people popping out and scaring me today," he whispered below his breath.
"Hmm what was that oh glorious shade-slayer?"
Eragon reddened slightly at being caught, he cleared his throat, "oh nothing. But… " Seeing the large haunch of boar meat in his grasp he questioned, "I'm afraid I cannot accept your gracious offer of meat, as I follow the practice of the elves. Shying from consuming the flesh of living creatures. " Naruto who had obviously been following Eragon, walked up to stand beside him.
"Well, I would be happy to take it." He finished with another of his now signature smiles, though somewhat more bashful feeling, whilst rubbing the back of his neck almost awkwardly. The cook simmered with annoyance, after all he had lost his chance to impress and thank the wondrous shade-slayer for his work. "Yes, I would be thankful that a friend of the shade-slayer could enjoy my work." Though he had a smile on his face, it looked strained and cold. However obviously Naruto didn't care because after all though it's not as good as ramen the meat in this land is still pretty good. "So…" Eragon chirped up, "could you please get me some bread which would not soon stale as well as cheese and some fruit, for our journey?" The cook nodded and scuttled of to find the requested items, returning startlingly quickly, the supplies tidily organised into a helpful saddle bag. Offering it happily to Eragon. "Thank you for your help."
With that last line to the cook Eragon regally walked from the tent, Naruto trailing behind.
Setting off to save Nasuada.
A/N- Hi guys, and i know it's been way too long but well i really have no excuse :P but it's done now! I've been spending lots of time on uploading YouTube playthroughs, so if you like playthroughs, please check me out! I'm treearentgreen :)
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