Authors Note: Ok so here is chapter 4! I got a lot of review for this chapter Yea! So now to thanking them! Powderedsugar, AlisSilly, bluedragon, and emeraleyedragon( I am glad that you like the story)And to the people who like the story or just read it(evil glare to the hits, HINT, HINT!) then please review, it is sad when I have to beg. Anyway here is chapter 4, enjoy!
Green Dragon
Chapter 4:Stories and Legends
Eragon and Saphira were walking up to were Queen Islanzadi stood. Next to her was Oromis and his dragon Glaedr. Anger rose in him, when he saw Oromis. He was mad at Oromis for lying to him, he knew who his father was and didn't tell him.
Eragon I know that you are mad at him, but you must not say anything in front of everyone. Saphira said, feeling his anger.
Why shouldn't I? He lied to me. Eragon snapped.
Because everyone doesn't need to know who your father is. She said.
Eragon looked at her, he knew she was right, he would have to wait to talk to Oromis when they would be alone. Eragon was now at the foot of the steps that lead up to the nobles, Eragon knelt in front of the Queen, Saphira bowed her head.
"Hail Eragon and Saphira, welcome back to Ellesmera, I hope your trip was safe." Islanzadi said smiling down at Eragon.
"It was my lady, thank you." Eragon said, he looked over at Oromis, who had a blank expression.
"Welcome back Eragon and Saphira. You must tell us how every thing went, when you get the chance." Oromis said.
"Thank you it is good to be back." Eragon said, trying to keep his voice calm. "Queen Islanzadi and Oromis I have very important news to tell you, Arya may have already told you what has happen." Eragon said seriously.
Islanzadi's face harden. "Arya has told us nothing, it is very hard to get communication from where she is. Let us not talk about this here, lets get you feed and cleaned up, and then we will talk about this."
"As you wish my lady." Eragon said he bowed once more and turned to go to his room. He was about to climb onto Saphira when Oromis called him.
Oromis and Glaedr were coming over to them. Eragon noticed that Oromis limped a little, his usually colored face was a little paler then the last time he saw him. Eragon wondered if Oromis had gotten very ill since he left. Oromis and Glaedr where now standing beside Eragon and Saphira, Oromis put his hand on Eragon's shoulder.
"I am very glad that you two are back and safe, it would have been a great lost if you two died. I am very happy to have you two back here," Oromis said.
"Thank you master, it is good being back." Eragon said, trying to keep his voice pleasant.
Oromis must have felt Eragon angry, "What is wrong Eragon?" He asked.
Eragon looked up at Oromis, "My father."
Oromis looked at him in confusion, "What do you mean your father?"
"I mean I found out who my father was, you knew all along." Eragon said, his voice rising a little.
Oromis sighed, "So you found out who your father was."
"Yes I did, why did none of you tell me, how many people know who my father was?" He asked, glaring at Oromis.
"Just the Queen, Glaedr, Brom, and I." He said, he ran his fingers through his hair.
Eragon turned his back to him, couldn't look at Oromis right now, "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked.
"Eragon you must understand, we thought it was the best thing for you. If you had known who your father was you probably would not have become a Dragon Rider." He said looking at Glaedr for support.
Glaedr started to talk in a rumble voice . You would have rebelled, you would have destroyed things. You would have turned your back on everything. You would have been a danger to yourself and everyone around you. Can't you see why we didn't want to tell you?
Eragon thought about what he had said. Oromis and Glaedr was right, he would had rebelled and destroyed things. He looked over at Oromis, his voice became calmer, "I understand Masters, I just wished that you would have told me sooner. But, how did you find out, who told you?"
"Brom and my own logic. From your background and who your parents were, it was not hard to link them together." He said, his face was calm and soft.
"So Brom told you, you didn't know until he told you?"Eragon asked.
"I knew a little bit before he told me, and he didn't tell you because of the same reasons. You weren't ready to learn the truth, besides, you were better off without knowing who your father was."Oromis said.
He is right Eragon, you were better off not knowing who your father was. Moran would have hurt you, maybe even kill you. You found a real father, Garrow, and even in a way, Brom and Oromis. Saphira said.
"You are all right. I am sorry that I lost my temper." Eragon said, he looked at Oromis.
"It is alright Eragon, you had every right to be mad. We hid who your real father was."Oromis said, he looked at Eragon with a sympathy. "Now come, you must go and get ready, the Queen is waiting for us."
Eragon nodded his head, he climbed onto Saphira. He looked one more last time at them before Saphira took off.
Well that could have gone better. Saphira said, as she flew over the tree tops.
This is no time to joke Saphira. Eragon said bitterly.
It will be alright little one. It does not matter that you are Morzan's son, nobody thinks differently about you. You are not Morzan. Saphira said soothingly. They rode in silence for awhile, finally Eragon spoke. So how do you thing her majesty and Oromis take the news about another dragon rider who serves Galbatorix?
Oh, I think they will take the news very well. She said sarcastically.
They now had reached the top of the dragons keep, Saphira lowered into the tree. She landed lightly, Eragon jumped off. He grabbed his stuff and walked into his room. He put his bags on the floor were someone would find it and take it later. Eragon went to the bathroom and started to fill the tub up with hot water, Saphira walked over to her blankets and curled up. Eragon pulled off his shirt and breeches and slid into the bathtub. The hot water stung his skin, but to Eragon it felt good, he hadn't taken a bath for only who knows when. He grabbed the soap that was lying at the edge and started to scrub his skin.
Half an hour later, Eragon was pulling on a clear tunic and breeches. The soft blue silk felt good against his skin. He walked over to Saphira, who had fallen asleep, he ran his hand over her side. Saphira opened one of her eyes.
I'm guessing that it is time for dinner?
Yes it is
Saphira yawned showing her white teeth. She stretched and rolled over were she was now sitting on the floor. She walked over to were she could stretch her wings and fly, her claws making a clipping noise on the wooden floor. Eragon walked over to her, and climbed on her back once more. Once he was safely on, Saphira opened her wings and took off. The cool night air brushed against Eragon's face, he buried his face into Saphira's neck to block the wind. Saphira was starting to decrease her height, until she gently touched the ground.
They were greeted by elves as they were heading to dinner. All of the elves bowed to them and then turned and continued walking. Eragon could hear laughter in the distance and the soft sound of music. They came into a clearing and found that there were two long tables, where all the elves where seated. There was a third table where all the nobles sat. Queen Islanzadi was sitting in the middle, Oromis was on her right and there was another elf on her left. Every stood as Eragon and Saphira walked to the head table. The elves bowed to Saphira as she past by them. As Eragon and Saphira reached the high table, everyone sat down. Eragon took a seat next's to Oromis, he was till a little mad at him. Saphira walked around the table and took her place by Glaedr. Glaedr greeted Saphira as she sat down next's to the old dragon. Islanzadi stood up as the elves got quiet.
"Welcome everyone, we are here to celebrate the return of Eragon and Saphira. We are glad that they have returned safely. So enjoy yourselves." Islanzadi said, she sat back down and started to eat.
Eragon looked at the dishes that had been placed in front of him. They were pilled high with delicious looking fruit. There was apples, nuts, grapes, and other fruit. Eragon grabbed an apple and bit into it. Eragon looked around to see who was also at the high table. Eragon could recognized the Queen's advisors and he saw some other elves he didn't know. An elf maiden who was on his right turned towards him.
"Hello, I think that we haven't met before, I am Valandi. I am one of elves in the council." Valandi said introducing herself.
"Hello I am Eragon, it is a pleasure to meet you." Eragon took a second to study Valandi. She had long red hair that fell down to her waste. Her eyes were a violet color, which matched her light purple dress. At her waste was a gold belt with a dagger at her side. She reminded Eragon a lot like the Shade, he shivered at the thought.
"As I am to you, tell me how was your trip? I hope it was enjoyable." She asked.
"It was fine, I actually ran into someone, do you know Elemmire?" Eragon asked looking at her.
"Oh you met Elemmire? I am guessing that she is on her way back from her mission then?" Valandi said, a look of surprise on her face.
"I guess so, she didn't tell me where she was coming from." Eragon said.
"Well that means she is doing her job, the Queen would like to know that she is coming back." Valandi said.
"Do you know what she was away for?" Eragon asked leaning forward.
"Eragon that is not your business, what Elemmire does is between her and the Queen." Oromis said firmly, he gave Eragon a sharp look.
"Sorry Master, I did not mean to prod, but I was just trying to find out more about her." Eragon said, he felt ashamed of himself.
"There will be a time when you will get to know what she does, but not right now, so get off the subject for the time being."Oromis said, he turned back to his dinner, frowning.
Eragon turned back to Valandi, who was smiling. "May I ask why you are so interested in Elemmire?" she asked.
" I just met her, and I wanted to get to know her better." He replied. "So anyway," he changed the subject, "What do you do here? You said that you were part of the council."
Eragon spent the next's hour talking and eating. Finally all the elves were getting up to leave. Islanzadi and Oromis stood up also, they started to walk away. Eragon got up also and saw Oromis beckoned to him. Eragon said good-bye to Valandi and followed Oromis, Saphira besides him. He followed the group where they were now in a forest chamber. Eragon looked behind him to see that mossy doors were closing. Looking back, Eragon saw that there was a wooden table in the middle of the center, this must be where they have all of their meetings, Eragon thought. He walked up to the table and sat down next to Oromis. Saphira sat besides Eragon and Glaedr. Islanzadi was sitting at the front of the table, she looked a little worried for what Eragon was going to tell her.
"Now Eragon, you said that there was something important that had happen. Will you please tell us?" Islanzadi asked.
Eragon took a deep breath, getting ready to tell them the bad news. "Your Majesty, when we were at the Burning Plains, something happen. The king of the dwarves died." Eragon said. Islanzadi face paled. Oromis face harden as he grabbed the arm of his chair.
"The King is died, but how?" Oromis said, urgency in his voice.
Eragon breathed in again, "He was killed by a Dragon Rider."
"Galbatorix was at the Burning Plains?" Islanzadi said, interrupting Eragon. She was sitting up in her chair, eyes full of worry.
"No my lady, another Dragon Rider, it was Murtagh." Eragon said.
Eragon could hear Saphira growl besides him. Islanzadi and Oromis exchanged glances. Both thinking the same thing.
"There is another Dragon Rider? How?" Oromis said, his face paler.
Eragon spent the next's half hour telling them what happened. They listened intensely as he talked. Islanzadi's almost interrupted him when he talked about Arya, but Oromis silenced her. As he got to the part about Murtagh and how he came to service with Galbatorix, Oromis face was hard with fury. He could hear Saphira growling in the back. Eragon had to stop even so that they could calm Glaedr down, as he roared. Once Glaedr calmed down Eragon continued his story. Finally Eragon was finished with his story. He looked up from where he had rested his head on his hand. Everyone had darken faces.
Oromis sighed, "As from what you have told use, there is now only one egg left to hatch, and it is in the hands of our enemies. We now have two problems instead of one. Murtagh has told Galbatorix everything that he knows, so now a lot of people are in danger. It is a good thing that he did not know where Ellesmere is, because we don't have the strength to fight off an army."
"Now we have to fight off another Dragon Rider, who, as you told use, is now as great as Galbatorix himself. Things have gotten a lot more complicated. But I am glad that we won the battle, but I fear that the next time, it will be harder to win, because it will be the last battle to decide the fait of Alagaesia." The Queen said, her eyes turned towards Eragon.
"It will be hard and long, tomorrow we will step up your training. We must win this battle before it starts."Oromis said.
"You are right, we must get a head start. We have now won two battles against Galbatorix, he knows that we are stronger then he thought. He will strike harder and faster now that he has a Dragon Rider. We will need all the help that we can get. When Elemmire comes back we will start planning." Islanzadi said.
She will be here in two days, your majesty. Saphira said.
"Thank you Saphira. We can't do anything at the moment, so we may as well get some rest. We will discuss this when Elemmire gets back. Good night everyone, I will see you tomorrow." Islanzadi stood up from her chair and walked away.
Oromis rubbed his eyes, his movements tired. He looked over at Eragon. "Now I know who told you about your father." He sighed, "We will discuss this later. I will see you in the morning, be at my hut at sunrise, you won't be practicing combat since you don't have a sword. Good night Eragon and Saphira."
"Good night Master." Eragon said. He watched as Oromis climbed onto Glaedr's back, and watch them take off. Eragon sighed and got up. He was very tired and he wanted to go to his comfortable bed. He walked over to Saphira and climbed on. In a few seconds they were up in the air flying over the tree tops.
Well I think they took the news well. Saphira said.
Ha ha very funny, I would have thought that they would have taken the news harder. I wonder why it is so important for Elemmire to come back to discuss this?
You will find out in time, besides she is also one of the Queens most trusted advisors.
Saphira how much do you know about Elemmire? Are you not telling me something? Do you know what she does?
I know a little bit about her, and no I don't know what she does, she wouldn't let me see. She said in time I would also know what she does, we have to what to find out about this.
So you don't know anything.
Eragon
Alright, just making sure.
They had now reached the tree, Saphira flew into the tree. She landed and Eragon jumped off of her. Saphira went to her blankets and curled up. Eragon unbuttoned his tunic and fell into bed. Just when his head hit the pillow, he fell into a deep sleep.
Eragon woke to find the that it was still dark out. Eragon straightened up and stretched. Saphira was still asleep, every time she breathed, there came a rasp sound from her throat. Eragon got out of bed and went into the bathroom. He walked up to the mirror and looked at himself. He saw his reflection looking back at him, and he noticed that he needed to shave again. Eragon muttered the words and he felt the hairs on his chin fall to the floor. Eragon washed his face and returned to his room. Saphira was now awake and waiting for him.
Morning little one, did you sleep well?
Morning Saphira, yes I did. I was so tired that I didn't dream of anything.
We haven't sleep well since the Burning Plains, it was good to sleep well, without wondering if you were going to be under an attack.
It is. Eragon said as he climbed onto Saphira's back. Once he was seated he grabbed onto one of her ivory horns. She waited until he was safely on before she took off.
The cool morning air made Eragon cold. He pressed his head against Saphira to bloke the wind. Ten minutes later, Saphira landed in front of Oromis hut. Smoke was rising from the chimney, Eragon could smell the sweet sent of herbs as he approached the door. Eragon knocked, which was responded to Oromis telling him to come in. Eragon entered, Saphira waited outside for Glaedr. Eragon found Oromis at the table, looking over a scroll, which was in a different language that Eragon had never seen before. Oromis looked up as Eragon entered the room.
"Please have a seat Eragon."He said. He waited until Eragon had sat down before he continued. "Now that there is another Dragon Rider out there, and is probably as powerful as Galbatorix himself, we must step up your training. We must make you as powerful as we can, we may not be able to get you up to Murtagh's level, but I will make you close. Now come we will first start with our warm ups."
Eragon spent the next's two hours doing his stretch with Oromis. Eragon was pleased with himself as he could now touch his toes without any struggle. Oromis then decided since he could do the stretch's they would move onto more difficult thing. Eragon then spent the next's two hours doing more complicated warm ups. Eragon had to do a hand stand, while making things float, and other complex moves.
Finally Oromis and Eragon went back inside the hut to have a cup of tea. Eragon sat down in the chair as Oromis made some tea. As Oromis was making the tea, Eragon looked around. He always found Oromis hut fascinating, there was something new in it. Eragon loved looking at the books he had, and all of the things Oromis had got when he was a younger man when he traveled. Eragon was about to look away when something caught his eye. Lying on a desk was a scroll, Eragon moved to get a better look at it. On the scroll was a drawing of a very large wolf. Eragon kept looking at it trying to remember where he had seen this creature before.
"That is an Lupus Imbellis."Oromis said noticing what he was looking at.
"What is it? I know I have seen it before, but I can't remember where I have seen it."Eragon said looking at Oromis. Oromis walked over and grabbed the scroll, he placed it in front of Eragon to so he could get a better look at it.
"The Lupus Imbellis is a very large wolf, about twice the size of a bear." Oromis said, he grabbed the tea and placed it on the table before continuing. "Its teeth are five inches long, its hair is a slick black coat, the beast has red eyes for numerous reasons." Oromis said, he poured tea into the cup in front of Eragon.
"How did this creature come to being?" Eragon asked, he took a sip of his drink, but not before he made sure that it wasn't poisoned.
"Well as legend says that the Lupus Imbellis is the guardian of the forest. The creature was once an elf, he was in love with the forest, and every thing in it. He would spend his days in the forest, never leaving it only to be with his friend. He would run with the deer, sing with the birds, swim with the fishes. All the animals trusted him, and he they. The animals where his family, since his died in battle." Oromis said.
Eragon frowned "So how did he become the Lupus Imbellis?" He asked.
"They say that the animals were fighting with each other. They would fight over land and they would fight for food. There was also another problem, you see there were men who would come and kill all of the animals. So the animals needed a strong leader to stop all of the fighting and hunting." Oromis said, but was interrupted by Eragon.
"How did they decide who would help them? Did the Lupus Imbellis offer?"
"Well The Lupus Imbellis, which was the elf name, was worried about the animals. But he was not sure that the animals would do well under one ruling, and he would miss his friend. It was actually his friend who convinced him that he should be the ruler of the forest..."
"Who was this person?" Eragon asked eager.
"Eragon if you want to hear the story, then you must let me finish." Oromis said, glaring at him.
"I am sorry master, people have told me that I ask to many questions. I will stop." Eragon said, he bowed his head.
"It is alright, but will you promise me that you will leave the questions till after I am done with the story?" Oromis asked, he eye Eragon.
"Yes I promise."
Oromis nodded, then he continued. "He friend was a she elf, who happen to be the first female Dragon Rider." Oromis said.
"The first female Dragon Rider!"Eragon said his mouth open.
"Yes, her name was Alatariel. She was like a sister to Imbellis, she was also very connected to the woods as Imbellis was. She was basically his only friend, because she grew up around him. It didn't take Imbellis long to realize that becoming the ruler of the forest is what he wanted. He didn't have many friends because he spent so much time in the woods. Also Alatariel was a Dragon Rider so she had duties that she must fulfill. So Imbellis made the change into the wolf. But before he changed he said good-bye to Alatariel. He said that he would always be friends with her and that she was always welcomed into the forest. She would not be harmed by any of the animals that lived there. The legend also said once Imbellis died his blood line would take over, and the friendship between his and Alatariel would also go through her blood line."
"So the friendship would go through the next generation." Eragon said thinking.
"Yes. Imbellis lived for a hundred years. He made a wonderful ruler of the forest. He then branched out into other forest, where before he died, he was crowned king of all forests." Oromis said.
"He was king of all forests, so his children would be the prince and inherited all the woods?"Eragon said.
"Yes, when Alatariel was alive she still had a friendship with Imbellis. Their children became friends. Once Imbellis died, his son became king, who was still friends with Alatariel."
"How did Imbellis die?" Eragon questioned.
"When Imbellis changed into the wolf, he had to give up his immortality. That is because when you change into an animal forever, you have to give it up." Oromis said before Eragon could interrupt.
"But how did he die?"
"Well every Lupus lives to be a hundred if they are not killed. So Imbellis lived to be that age, so he died of old age."
"So then what happen to Alatariel after Imbellis died?"Eragon questioned.
"She went on with her life. She pick a mate, she had children, who became friends with Imbellis children. So when Alatariel died, her children took on the friendship, and so on and so forth."
"But how did Alatariel die?"Eragon asked.
Oromis took a sip of his tea before he answered. "She was killed, her and her dragon. They where killed during the night. Galbatorix murdered her, he made sure that she would not wake up during the night. He must have used dark magic to kill her, you never caught her off guard, even at night."Oromis said bitterly.
"Why did he kill her? Was it because she was a powerful Rider and that she would have stood in his way?" Eragon asked his mouth tightened at the sound of her being murdered.
"Well some say that was the reason, but I think differently."Oromis paused as he got up to grab some berries. As he walked back he started to talk again. "I think that he was in love with her."
"He was in love with her?" Eragon said, his mouth dropped open.
"Yes, she was the nicest to him when he was learning to become a Dragon Rider. He would follow her around, always trying to help her. I remember talking to her, and how she found it amusing how he acted. But you couldn't blame him, Alatariel was beautiful. A lot of the Riders found her attractive, some even tried to court her, but she always stopped them. She was madly in love with her mate, and she was happy with him and her children.
So anyway when he was in his twenties, he would flirt with her. She would joke around with him, think it was harmless. Finally he could no longer hide his feelings for her. He professed his undying love for her. He thought that she loved him too, but he was mistaken. She did not love him. Galbatorix was furriest that she didn't love him. He thought she made him look like a fool, and for playing with him. So that night he murdered her and her dragon. He thought if he could not have her then no one would." Oromis said his face grave and bitter.
"But how did he get away with it? Someone should have stopped him." Eragon said furiously.
"The next day he attacked the other Riders. We would have stopped him if he wasn't so secretive. That was the time when he asked for another dragon and then he was banded from the Riders the day before, but he snuck in to see her. He thought that she loved him and would leave the Riders to be with him. But he was mistaken."
"But didn't Alatariel know that he was banded?"Eragon asked.
"No," Oromis said, "She had gotten back that night from flying to Ellesmere. We didn't know that she was getting back that day, so she was clueless as to what happen the day before. It was to late when we found her. Galbatorix even killed her mate, because of his jealous for the man that Alatariel loved."
'I see, so what happen now with the Lupus Imbellis and Alatariel's friendship?"Eragon questioned.
"Well Alatariel was still friends with the current Lupus and so were her children and their children, and so on and so forth. But once the current Lupus heard of Alatariel's death, he decided that it should be kept a secret between the Lupus and the next's generation of Alatariel's blood line. So that is how the legend came to being."
"So the Lupus is real and is still out there." Eragon said, thinking his thoughts.
"Yes, the King of the Forest is still out there, protecting his lands, and the animals." Oromis said answering Eragon's question.
"So that means that the friend of the Lupus is out there to, we just don't know where or who that person is." Eragon said.
"Correct, but Imbellis said to Alatariel before he changed, that if they ever need the help of the forest, he would come to fight with her and her blood line, she also promised him the same." Oromis finished.
"You said that you knew Alatariel, did she tell you anything about the next's person to take on the friendship? Do you know who is next?"Eragon asked.
"No, I never knew who was next in line, she always kept that a secret, only her family and herself knew who was next and the secrets of Imbellis." Oromis said as he picked up a berry and ate it.
"So if we could find the elf who is friends with the Lupus, we could then make friends with that person. Then we could convince that person to have the animals fight with us. My guess is it would be very hard to kill the Lupus." Eragon said excitedly.
"That would be an option, it would help us in the battle against Galbatorix's. Now do you have anymore questions?"Oromis said.
Eragon thought for a moment. "Not right now, if I think of any, may I ask you later?"
"Yes you can, now come, we have spent enough time talking, we must get back to your training."Oromis said, he stood up from his chair and beckoned Eragon to follow him.
As Eragon got up he looked one last time at the Lupus Imbellis. He would tell Saphira what he had learned when he would see her that night.
Author's Note: Ok so there was chapter 4. Sorry that it is so long, but I thought that you would have like to have know a little bit more about the Lupus. So anyway PLEASE REVIEW! If you like it then please tell me. Your reviews make me all warm and fuzzy inside(well some of them) So Please review!