New Path
Disclaimer: I don't own Eragon or Eldest, just Arianna and Nolan
Chapter 6: Feeling all The Pain in Alagaesia
Elva sat down on Arianna's cot seeming to bore into her soul and she really looked at her for what she was, which was something rare. She muttered then spoke as though she had a grown woman's mind in a child's body.
"I'm sorry." She said simply.
"For what?" Arianna asked, knowing what she meant.
"Everything that happened to you." She said, in the same simple tone. "After what happened with his offer, have you ever doubted your alliance with the Varden?"
"At times, but I realize that it was the best thing that I came here." Arianna replied, reflectively. "And Elva, I wouldn't have take up the offer. Torture like that can cloud the mind and I knew I would've made a decision I'd regret. And I know you're more of an adult than I am but make a decision like that, then you'll might as well be dead."
"You know about that don't, you?" Elva asked.
"If I didn't, then I wouldn't have know who you were." Arianna said. "And Angela along with everyone else is a good person, even Eragon. Even though, he can make some not so good decisions."
"What was that about 'not-so-good' decisions?" A voice asked.
"I'm glad you're well, Eragon." Arianna said, relaxed in tone. "I have to get moving, we're moving troops to the battle ground."
Elva grabbed her arm casually, and looked at her with the same look.
"You better come back alive." She said, getting a nod from Arianna.
She moved out and the troops awaited orders. Her brother did the same and Nausauda had sent them more confidential orders to move out right away. Arianna was on Codas who seemed anxious to go but she kept him calm.
"Alright, let's move out. We can't let the opportunity pass us." Nolan said. "Arianna will be riding behind us the whole time, in case of attack. Let's go."
Arianna took off first, slowing Codas as the men fell behind. He gracefully leaned and soon landed right beside Nolan, who was smiling at the massive beast. The exhilaration Arianna had was unnnatural and when she got off, it was even more unnatural. She felt invincible but her energy soon left her as she thought about the battle ahead. All her scars were because of Galbitorix, the burning scar on her back had brought back vivid and haunting memories of murder. And what many considered her duelist scars brought back blurred, pained memories. As men around her drank heavily around the still lively fires, she remained deep in thought. Codas was laying contently away from everyone else.
I want it quiet, he said in a very exhausted tone.
The more men drink, the louder they get, she replied.
Why aren't you joining the festivities?, he asked.
I don't want to, to tell you the truth. I don't want to find myself wasted before the battle, She replied. Besides, I am just as exhausted as you are.
In the early morning hours, Arianna was shaken from a very deep sleep. Her brother looked panicked as though something had happened.
"Get up, Murtagh and some of his troops have arrived." He said, managing to keep his cool tone.
Arianna nodded getting on Codas once again. This was her goad to get her win and hopefully take back what was theirs. She kept that thought in her head until she saw the red beast and his rider. He only smirked at her resolute expression. Codas growled with an urgency that was unmatched by the soldiers.
"Stay back." She said. "Murtagh, let's be fair here and fight in the skies. Our men have the right to fight without our aid."
She took off first, letting the chase begin with a great amount of energy. The red shadow followed.
A/N: Well, I'm tired (it's about 1 a.m). I liked how it turned out this time and I hope you guys like my first update of 2009! Happy New Year!
