Author's Note: Ok here is chapter 5! Thank you to these reviewers for reviewing! emeraleyedragon, teenchic2004, redgriffin, and to Oceanwind. So anyway here is chapter 5, enjoy!
Green Dragon
Chapter 5: Dreams and Spies
It had been a long day of training and Eragon was ready to go back to the tree, Oromis had worked him really hard. He walked outside of the hut, waiting for Saphira to return with Glaedr. It didn't take long before there was a big gust of wind announcing their arrival. Oromis limbed outside as the dragons landed.
"Hello master, Saphira, how was your day of training?" Eragon asked.
It went very well Eragon, Saphira here has learned a lot today, as I hope you have. The old dragon rumbled.
It was interesting master. Eragon replied.
"You both have learned a lot today, go get some sleep, we will have another hard day tomorrow of training." Oromis said.
"Good night masters, I will see you in the morning." Eragon said.
Good night masters. Saphira added. She bent down so Eragon could climb onto her back. In no time they were flying through the air.
So how was your day Saphira?
It wasn't bad, I learned a lot of new things, I learned new maneuvers that are really hard to perform in the air. How about you? Did you learn something new?
Yes, I learned what that creature was, the one that we saw when we were flying back to Ellesmera.
He spent the flight telling her what the creature was and how it came to being.
So we saw the current Lupus? So it is real, the Lupus would be very useful in a battle, we would have the whole forests, and animals on our side. We could also have spies too, they could go into the places we can't. It is too bad that Oromis doesn't know who is currently friends with the Lupus. They would also be very good to have on our side. She said, as she landed in the room.
It would be very useful to have the Lupus on our side, Oromis said it was very hard to kill it. Oromis gave me the scroll to look more closely at it. He said this as he pulled out the parchment, he climbed off of Saphira. She looked over his shoulder to look at it. On the scroll was a drawing of the Lupus and surrounding the drawing was the description of the creature.
So why does the Lupus have red eyes? She asked as she looked at the drawing.
It says here that the Lupus has red eyes for numerous reasons, it can see in the dark, hypnotize anything, so they would forget that they ever saw the creature, mind control, also they say that the red eyes will just glow so it scares people off, it is even more terrifying if the eyes are in the dark.
Not for me. She snorted, flames coming out of her nose.
Saphira careful! We are in a tree, and it can catch on fire you know.
Sorry I forgot that can happen.
Anyway, it would be very scary for a human, not a dragon. You don't know what it is, and how dangerous it is. For a dragon you would just look at the creature as dinner.
Speaking of which I'm starving, I think I will go hunting for a while. That is very interesting news about the Lupus, I'm glad to know what it is. Now if you will excuse me, I think I will go and find some food. She said this as she crossed the floor to the edge of the room.
All right, but don't be out late, we have to go and train some more tomorrow.
Yes mother.
I am serious, have fun hunting, I am going to look over the scroll some more.
Suet yourself. Saphira opened her wings and took off.
He went to his bed and laid down, he looked at the scroll more closely. About a half an hour later, he only found a little bit more information about the Lupus. The scroll only said what he already knew about it from what Oromis said. He just finished going over it, when Saphira came back.
Have a good hunt? He asked, looking up from the parchment.
It was good, I caught a deer, it tasted very good from having all of that vegetables and fruit. I needed real food, not this rabbit food. So have you found out anything more about the Lupus? She said, she crossed the room and laid down in her bed.
No, all I found were the same things that Oromis told me. I guess that we will just have to find out more if we can find the person who is friends with it, or someone who may know about the creature and the person. He sighed, he placed the scroll on his night stand, that was next to the bed.
You really want to find this person don't you? She asked licking her claw.
Don't you? He asked, he lifted his head up from his pillow to look at her.
I guess so, but I don't think that we will have time to find this person. Also this person could be anywhere, they could even be dead for all we know.
But what happens if this person isn't dead? He wanted to know.
Well it will still be hard to find them, this person could be anyone, an elf, a farmer, even someone who serves Galbatorix. And besides, we don't know what the current person looks like, it could take years, thousands maybe. And then when we would be able to find some clue to whom this person is, they are probably dead, because we spent all these years looking for them. And if we are looking for them and not spending time training, Galbatorix would have won the war, and . . .
All right, I get it, man you could have just gone on if I hadn't have stopped you.
You are the one who started this. I was just giving you my point of view. She said smudged.
I have seen them, I just thought it would be a good idea to find this person. You know, to have more allies, so then we could win this war.
I understand little one, it would be good to have more allies, but we just don't have the time. Maybe if we lived back then when Alatariel was alive, we probably would have had a chance to find this person.
You are right, I will not give this another thought. Eragon said, he climbed under the covers. We have to get up early again tomorrow, we may as well get some sleep.
You are right little one, good night.
Good night Saphira.
He folded his hand on his chest. He stared up at the ceiling, waiting for dreamless sleep to take him. His vision started to blur, he felt sleep over take him.
He was in Ellesmera, under the trees. He saw a figure coming from the opposite side of the trees. It was a maiden, her white dress flowing out behind her as she walked. She walked close to where Eragon stood, as she came closer, Eragon realized who she was. Elemmire came up besides the tree, she seemed to be waiting for someone. She didn't have to wait long, a second later someone came from behind the tree. His mouth dropped to see who it was.
He watched himself come up beside Elemmire, he touched her shoulders. Elemmire turned when she felt the touch, she smiled at him. He watched himself hug her, she hugged him back. After awhile the vision Eragon spoke.
"Elemmire you don't have to go alone, please let me come with you. It is to dangerous, you need someone with you. What happens if they find out who you are before you get it?" He asked her, he was still holding her.
"Eragon we have been through this a hundred times, I will be fine, I have been well trained for this. I won't be caught, I never have. Besides, you can't come along, your life is more important then mine, we cannot risk you dying. We need you in the final battle. If you die then we have no hope, but if I die it will not matter." She said, looking up at him.
"It would matter if you died. My life would be lonely without you." He said, he brushed away a lock of honey brown hair from her face.
"But your life is more important then mine is, I may be helpful in a battle, but you are the real person who will make a different in the war. I am only a tool, you are the real weapon, there are many of my kind, but there is only one of you. Oromis would not be useful in a battle, he has already been through much." She said.
"You are just as important as I'm, and you know you are, without you we wouldn't of found him, he wouldn't of had listen to us unless you were there. You are more then just a tool, you are a weapon." He said, he rested his head against hers. "You are right though, I should not go with you, I'm the only one who can stop Galbatorix. Oromis will not be able to help me, he has been through much. I just wish that I could go, just to make sure nothing happens to you."
"Eragon I have been training for this my whole inter life, I'm ready to take this on, you must trust my training. I will be fine, you must stay to train for something bigger than this. You and Saphira are, are only hope." She replied, she rested her head against his chest.
"What happens if you get caught, you could die, what if this fails?" He wanted to know.
"If it fails then it fails, we will have to try again, or just wait until we win. But I can't fail, it will be harder the next time, it is already hard." She answered.
"I know, please be careful. It would be a lost if you died, I will be very sad." He whispered.
"Same with you." She muttered into his shirt.
The vision started to fade, Eragon could feel his surroundings change, he watched himself holding Elemmire becoming blurred. He didn't want the vision to go away, he wanted to see what would happen. He wanted to find out why Elemmire was leaving again and why she could die doing it. The vision changed, he was now in a different place, whether he liked it or not.
He was on a battle field now, he could see men fighting each other, it was intense. He watched as men, elves, and dwarves fought against the enemy, each side fighting as if it was the last. He looked around trying to find someone that he knew. He finally found someone, Roran was in the crowd, fighting with his hammer. Fighting along side of him was Orik, the dwarf was fighting off two people, they stated to over power him. Suddenly a tall man come in and helped him, Eragon recognized him to be the smith Horst. There was a sudden roar, he turned to look. Up in the sky there were two full grown dragons, both locked in battle. He watched as the dragons dived and came to the ground. As the dragons laded, two figures jumped off of the backs of them. The figures ran at each other, pulling out their swords. The two collided together, their swords hilt to hilt. They separated and lunged again at each other for another attack. Eragon watched as they fought, their dragons circling their owners. There came another roar, but it didn't come from the dragons on the ground. The figures stop fighting to see where the roar had come from. Eragon also looked around until someone yelled. He looked up into the sky, his stomach lurched. There, flying over the battle field was a dragon, a figure on its back. Galbatorix was all that he could think of. But there was something odd about the dragon, but he could not figure it out.
His dream started to blur, Eragon looked around him, the fighters were starting to fade, as it had done with his other dream. He could feel himself fall into darkness.
He woke up with a start, he sat up in his bed. He looked around, sweat running down his chest. Saphira got up from her bed and came over to him.
Eragon what is it? She asked her voice full of concern.
I don't know, I can't remember, I think I had a vision. He said, he wiped away the sweat that was on his forehead.
Can you remember anything? Her face a foot away from his.
I think I saw Elemmire, she is going away for something, I think she is going on one of her missions.
Did she mention anything about why she was leaving, or about where she is going? Saphira asked.
No, she didn't, I have no idea where she is going or why she is, it's pretty dangerous.
Did you see anything else?
No, I can't remember anything else. I know I had another dream, but I can't remember it. Do you think we should tell someone?
No, I don't think we should tell anyone about this just yet. We don't know much about your dream, and Oromis said when the time comes we will get to know what Elemmire does. We are just going to have to figure your vision out later. She turned her head to look at the doorway.
Eragon looked around to see what she was looking at. At the door was an elf, the elf bowed to them.
"Sorry I did not mean to interrupt anything, but her majesty wants to see you both, it is very important." The elf said.
"Thank you, we will be there in a few minutes." Eragon said, the elf bowed to them and left.
I wonder why the Queen wants to see use. He said as he climbed out of bed.
I am not sure, it must be very important for her to send a messenger, even though she knows that we have to train.
True. It took him about five minutes to get ready before he was on Saphiras back, and flying over Ellesmera. Eragon looked over Saphiras shoulder to see the ground. The sun was just coming up over the tree tops, but his site allowed him to see the ground below him. Animals were just getting up from their nights sleep to start the day, he saw elves mingling with the animals. They came over the clearing, Saphira slowed the speed of her wings, she started to decrease to the ground. The ground shook when Saphira landed, Eragon jumped off her back.
He looked around, Oromis was walking up to him, Glaedr stood behind him, not wanting to hurt his damaged leg. He bowed to Oromis as he came up to him.
"There you are, please come with me, we have important things to discuses." Oromis said, his breath a little sort.
"Yes master, what is it, what do we have to discuses?" He asked.
" Now is not the place to talk about this, when we get there then you will see." Oromis replied, he turned to walk away.
He had no choice, he looked at Saphira, she nodded her head. He turned and followed Oromis. They paced under the cool shadow of the trees, he realized that they were going to the room where they held the council. They had reached the mossy doors, it opened as they approached. He walked into the chamber, sitting at the table was Queen Islanzadi and someone else. He stopped walking as he realized who was sitting there.
Islanzadi looked up from talking to the stranger "Ah, Eragon there you are, please sit, I trust that you know my niece, Elemmire." Elemmire turned around in her seat to look at him.
She smiled at him "Hello Eragon, it's good to see you again."
"It's good to see you to Elemmire, I hope that your journey was safe." He replied, he smiled back at her.
"It was all right, I was kept entertained by a few people." She said.
"Now that we are acquainted, please let us move on." Oromis said from his chair, Glaedr behind him.
"Now Eragon, Saphira, you both are probably wondering why you are here." Islanzadi said.
"Yes we were wondering what could be so important for you to call a pond us." He said politely, he sat down in his chair, Saphira behind him.
"Well as you can see, Elemmire is back," She indicated to her niece, "And we would like you to tell her the things that have happen. And then you shall find out some things for yourself." The Queen said.
"So you want me to tell her about what has happen at the Burning Plains your majesty?" He asked. He looked over at Elemmire, her face blank, but there was something in her eyes. Eragon thought it looked like surprise from being lied to.
"That is correct." Islanzadi said.
He took a deep breath, he would need it. For the next hour, He told Elemmire about what happened at the Burning Plains. She listened to what he was saying, never revealing her thoughts. He finished his story, he looked at Oromis, to see what he should do now. He just looked at him, it was the Queen who said something.
"As you can see Elemmire, things have become more complicated. Things will be even harder for you."
"You are right your majesty, things will be harder for me, but I already knew about Murtagh, I..." Elemmire was interrupted by Eragon.
"You knew about Murtagh, then why didn't you tell us? You could have warned us about him, many people wouldn't have died." He said, his voice became angry. He was at the edge of his seat.
"Let her tell her story first, and then you can ask questions." Oromis said, his eyes flashed a warning.
"I am sorry master, but she knew about Murtagh, we could have been more prepared! We could have..."
"Eragon that is enough!" Oromis said, his voice raised. "You will hear her out first, you will listen to what she has to say. If you cannot do this, then you will leave." Oromis said, his face controlled in anger.
Eragon looked at Elemmire, she looked back at him, her face still calm. He looked to Oromis again, why couldn't they understand that the information that she had could have saved many people.
"Are you going to listen to her?" Oromis said, his voice a little calmer. Eragon, still anger, could only nod his head.
"Very well, Elemmire please tell us what you have found out." Oromis continued.
She first looked at Eragon before she started her story. "Well I guess I will start from the beginning." She glanced at Islanzadi, the Queen nodded. "It all started about two years ago. I was training at the practice field when an elf came up to me and said that the Queen and Oromis wanted to see me. So I came into the meeting chamber to see what they wanted me for. What had happen is that they wanted me to go to Gil'ead, I was to be a spy there for awhile." She glanced at Eragon for a second. His eyes widen as he heard this.
"You were a spy? You actually went to Gil'ead, and Galbatorix didn't catch you?" He asked.
"No he caught me, I am just here in spirit, of course he never caught me." Elemmire said, her face lightened a little as she made fun of him. Eragon lowered in his seat, embarrassed. Oromis smiled at Elemmire's remark.
"Well back to my story, so they called me into the chamber to tell me that I was to spy on Galbatorix, to see what he was doing. So for the next year, I spent my days training. I learned how to go through peoples things without them noticing that I was ever there, and that their things seemed as if nothing was out of place. I learned how to ask the right questions, to find thing out from the servants, slaves, nobles, and the soldiers. But most importantly, was not to get caught." She smiled at Eragon. "I learned these thing very quickly, and in now time, I was ready to start my mission."
"But how did you get into the palace, I am sure that Galbatorix wouldn't just let anyone work for him without looking into their background." Eragon said.
"That was very simple, we also have another spy at the palace. She works in the kitchen, so she told the head cook about her sister, which is me, that was having money troubles, and needed a job." Elemmire answered.
"But didn't they look into your background?" Eragon asked.
"Oh they did, but I already had a fake background. I was a peasant girl, my sister, the one who worked in the kitchen, and I just lost are mother and father. So we had to work to survive. My sister had been working in the kitchen for about four months now and it wasn't very hard for me to get in, they thought that I would be just like her. So I was offered the job as a servant." She said, smiling at him.
"Ok, so then how come nobody noticed that you were half elf?" He wondered, he wanted to see how she came up with this one.
"Easy, I always had my hair down, and I put a spell on my ears so that they looked like any human ears. Also you are forgetting that I am also half human, so even though I have some elf traits, I still look like a humans. And I look more like a human then elf, besides the ears. I just looked like a very beautiful human. Now do you have anymore questions?" She asked politely.
He thought for a moment, "No, I don't have any right now, you may continue.
"Thank you," She leaned back in her chair. " So I was ready to go to Gil'ead, I knew that I couldn't get caught, or that I would have to face the conscience. I knew that if I got caught then I would be tortured. But I was very careful, no one suspect me. So when I got there, I meet with the head footman. He showed me around, told me what I was suppose to do. I fit right in, I was the wine server. Nobody even knew that I was a spy. So the first night I was there I just learned what I was suppose to do, then when everyone was at supper, I went through all of the soldiers things."
"Did you find anything?" Eragon asked.
"Yes I did, I found out that some of the soldiers have been betraying Galbatorix." Elemmire replied.
"So what did you do about it?" Eragon questioned.
"Well first I had to get people to trust me, you know, so that they didn't suspect me. But in the end, I had recruited some people. When the time comes they will fight for us. They will not betray us, I made sure of that." Elemmire said, before Eragon could cut in and ask another question.
"So are they still loyal to us?" Oromis asked.
"Yes Oromis, they are still loyal to us." She looked at the elf. "So anyway, since I was the wine server I was able to watch Galbatorix, listen into his conversations. I found out a few things, I learned whom he trusted, and whom he didn't. I learned news about how these villagers were fighting against him, and from what you have told me Eragon, happen to be your cousins village." She stopped to look at him. "He said that he was very angry with the Ra'zac, and said that they weren't doing there job. He was furious that he had lost so many men to a tiny village, that never had the strength to fight back before. I also was able to meet Murtagh." She stopped because she was drowned out by Saphiras growl. Eragons eyes flashed dangerously at the name.
Once Saphira stopped growling she went on. "I know what you must think, I meet the enemy, but I did not know who he would become."
"How did you meet him." He asked, his jaw locked.
"When I was on duty, he and I started to talk, and we sort of became friends, but do not think badly of me Eragon." She held up her hand to stop him from lashing out at her. "As I told you I did not know that he was a dragon rider, I didn't even know that there was another. I just knew him as someone who served Galbatorix. Galbatorix never talked about another dragon rider, no one knew. He knew that if people knew about another dragon rider so early, and the rider wasn't trained yet, that someone, say a spy," Her eyes look mysterious. "Would tell his enemies that there was another dragon rider out there. He could not let that happen, he knew that someone could come and kill Murtagh, and he was right. If anyone knew about Murtagh they would have killed him, I know I would have."
"So how did you get to know him then, after you talked to him, didn't you ever wonder what Murtagh was doing with Galbatorix?" Eragon asked.
"Oh yes I did, you have no idea how much it killed me not knowing. I asked everyone to see if they knew, and what I could find out. But I had no luck. Nobody knew either, and the people who actually did wouldn't have told me anyhow." She sighed.
So how did you get to know Murtagh? Saphira asked, her sapphire eyes bore into Elemmire's hazel eyes.
"I meet Murtagh, as I told you, from serving wine. One day Galbatorix made Murtagh have dinner with him. So I was doing my duty, serving the wine, when Galbatorix had to excuse himself for something. Murtagh just sat there, picking at his food, I came up and refilled his glass. He looked up at me as I was pouring. He stared at me for a little while, then as I moved away, he asked me what my name was, I told him. He then introduced himself, and we stared to talk. He said that he had never seen me around here before and that he thought that I was beautiful. He wanted to know a little bit about me, so I told him my fake story. He found me very interesting, and I found him interesting too. He told me a little about himself, who he was, the places he had been, but he never told me why he was here. I asked him about it, but all he told me was that it wasn't important, so I didn't ask him again." She said.
So after that you just started to become friends with him? Saphira said.
"For a spy you can never have any friends, you can't trust anyone. But I acted like his friend, he would talk to me. He would ask how I was, how was my job. He also talked to me about the troubles that he had."
"What did he tell you? Did you find out anything interesting?" Eragon asked, he wanted to know what she found out.
"I found some things interesting, for example, who his parents were." She looked at Eragon. "Also about how hard Galbatorix was working him, how he didn't want to serve him. I asked him why he didn't just leave this place, try to escape. He told me he had tried that before and it didn't work. He told me that he could never escape Galbatorix. I asked him why, but he never told me." She said.
"So then how did you find out that he was a dragon rider?" Eragon asked.
"Well two days before the battle at the Burning Plains, Galbatorix then decided that Murtagh was strong enough to show the world that he had another dragon rider. So that very same day, Galbatorix made a speech to the whole city that he had another dragon rider, and that Murtagh would be going to the Burning Plains to fight in the battle. I was out in the crowd when I heard this. I knew that I had to get news to the people who should know about this. I went to my room and contacted Oromis and her Majesty. I told them everything from what I just heard. I said that they should contact the right people to warn them about Murtagh coming to fight." She said her voice becoming a little shaky.
"Why didn't you tell us about another dragon rider Oromis?" Eragon said, he looked at the elf.
"That was because you were already gone, you and Saphira had been gone a day when we got the news." He replied.
Eragon frowned. "But we never got a message."
"That is because we could not contact you. When we tried to connect with Arya, we got nothing. Somehow, someone was able to stop us from reaching you or Arya." Oromis said.
It must have been the twins, they were there remember? Saphira said.
"It's likely that it was them, seems like the thing that they would do." Islanzadi said.
It does, I think it was them, I am glad that Roran killed them. Saphira growled.
Saphira is right, it was them, and it is good that they are dead. We don't have to worry about a strong sorcerer to stop us now, unless Galbatorix has replaced them. The old dragon rumbled.
"Knowing Galbatorix, he does have another sorcerer. They will be more powerful, and stronger then the twins were." Oromis said.
Everyone sat in silence for awhile, thinking about what was just said. Finally Eragon spoke. "So then what happened after you connected Oromis?"
Elemmire looked up at him. "Well after I told Oromis and her Majesty about Murtagh being a dragon rider, I wanted to get back to Ellesmera. So that day I told the head footman that my aunt was very sick and I had to leave to go take care of her. So that very night, I packed all of my things and started towards Ellesmera. I didn't run into any trouble on the way here, so the journey was fairly quick, considering that Inwe is a very fast horse. And then I meet you and Saphira, and now I'm here." She said, she slumped back into her chair now that her story was over.
"Now you know why Elemmire has been gone. Do you have any questions Eragon or Saphira?" The Queen asked them. Eragon looked at Saphira, she shook her head.
"We don't have any more questions at the moment." He replied.
"All right then. Elemmire we have more things to discuss, Eragon and Saphira, we will not have any training today. You may go around Ellesmera today, do what you like, but be ready to train tomorrow." Oromis said.
"Thank you masters, good-bye, your majesty, Elemmire." He said, he stood up and bowed to him. He walked out of the chamber, Saphira right besides him. He looked back as the doors were closing. They all were still sitting at the table, talking about something.
At least we know what Elemmire does. Saphira said as they past under the trees. The sun was out now, it was high in the air.
Yes we do, but there is still something that they aren't telling us. He replied.
I agree with you, but I guess that they don't want us to know about it yet. They will tell us when the time comes. She said.
Why do we always have to wait for these kind of things! Why must we be treated like children about this war! He said in frustration.
Calm down, I know what you mean, I don't like being left in the dark either, but we must wait. We can't find these things out on our own. When they think the time is right, then they will tell us. She said.
You are right Saphira, we can't find these things out on our own, we will have to wait. So any ways, what do you think we should do today, since we don't have to train today. He asked, trying to take his mind off of the things that he had learned today.
I don't know, maybe we should look around Ellesmera? She suggested.
That sounds good, were shall we start?
How about breakfast? She asked.
You read my mind. He patted her leg, she nuzzled him.
They spent the next hour looking for food. They finally found some, they walked around Ellesmera, eating their breakfast. He liked looking around Ellesmera, and he enjoyed Saphiras company. They talked about what they had learned the day before, and the things that they have already learned in training. They stopped by a waterfall, they sat at the edge of the pool. Water gushed from the waterfall, the water splashed up on the shore. He looked into the pool, he saw pebbles at the bottom.
So what do you think about what Elemmire told us? He asked Saphira.
It was very interesting, I'm glad that we have spies at Galbatorix's palace. She answered.
It is very good that we do, but it seems like a very dangerous job.
It is a very dangerous job, if she got caught she would have been killed.
I know, I wish she wasn't a spy.
She has been well train for this.
Yea I know, but it still is a very dangerous job, it should be someone else being a spy. He said, he dipped his hand into the pool to grab a pebble, the water was freezing.
Why do you think someone else should be the spy and not Elemmire?
Because she is a girl, and what would happen if she got caught? She would have been tortured.
You weren't like this when Arya was tortured. You didn't tell Arya that she shouldn't be...
Ok Saphira I get it. I don't know, I just... it's just that I don't think Elemmire is strong enough.
Eragon, that is not true, you know that she is strong enough. What is the real reason?
He looked at the pebble, the pebble was a clear white, it felt smooth against his finger. He threw the pebble into the pool.
Because I care about her, I want her to be safe. I know that she can take care of herself, seeing who she is related to, but it's just...
That you care about her. She said, she came up to him, she rubbed her head against his shoulder. He reached back and rubbed her head.
Yea I do care about her. He and Saphira stood by the waterfall for about an hour before they decided that they should go see some more of Ellesmera.
The walked around some more, there were more elves out now that it was mid afternoon. The elves bowed to them as they walked by, he just nodded. They walked under the shade of the trees, he sat down, Saphira besides him. He stretched out on the grass, he looked up at the sky above him. He watched as the clouds moved across the sky lazily. He yawned, he looked over at Saphira, she was resting her head on her claws. They lay there for a while, Saphira raised her head, looking in front of her. Eragon rolled onto his stomach to see what she was looking at, coming towards them was Vanir. The elf walked up to them, as he came nearer, he bowed to Saphira and then to Eragon.
"Hello Vanir." Eragon said politely.
"Hello Eragon, Saphira, I hope that your trip was safe." Vanir said.
"It was, so how have you been?" Eragon asked.
"I'm good, I have missed our sparring, you gave me a challenge." Vanir said smiling.
"Well I am glad that I gave you a challenge, you defiantly were hard to beat." Eragon said, he smiled back.
"Speaking of which, I was wondering if you would like to come with me to the practice field, you know do a little sparring?" Vanir asked. Eragons face fell.
"Vanir I would love to spar with you, but my sword was stolen." Eragon said, looking down at the grass. He looked up to see the elf face scrunched up in confusion.
"Who stole your sword and why?" Vanir asked.
Eragon thought about what he would tell Vanir. He was about to tell him, but didn't want to get into the whole story again. "I was very weak at the end, both Saphira and I, and one of the enemy stole it from me."
"Well I am sorry, I knew how much your Zar'roc meant to you. Why don't you ask Rhunon to make you one?" Vanir said. Eragon heart rose at the thought, if anyone could make him another sword would defiantly be Rhunon. He half rose, but then he stopped.
"What is wrong?" Vanir asked.
"Rhunon would not be able to help me. She vowed that she would never make another sword again. Besides, it wouldn't be the same." He said.
"You are right, Rhunon wouldn't be able to help you." Vanir sighed, he ran his fingers through his hair. " Maybe she will listen to me." He said in a whisper.
"I don't think she will change her mind for anyone Vanir." He said.
"Maybe, anyway, since you cannot fight with me, then I guess I should be going. Good-bye Eragon, Saphira, I hope to see you around." He bowed to them, and he turned and walked away.
He watched Vanir walk, thinking about what he said. Maybe he should go and ask Rhunon to see if she could make another sword for him.
You're going to have to find another elf to make you another sword Eragon. She will not make one for you. Saphira said lazily, her eyes closed.
Yea I know, but it wouldn't hurt to ask her. He said, he laid back down on his back.
She open one of her eyes. If she wouldn't make another sword for Brom, she won't make one for you.
She could make one for me, I am the only dragon rider out there that hasn't turned. Also I need a sword, I can't fight in a battle with only a bow. Maybe I will ask the Queen or Oromis to talk to her about convincing her.
You know that the Queen or Oromis won't convince her to change her mind.
Thanks for the support Saphira.
Anytime.
For the rest of the afternoon they laid under the tree, taking a nap. It was early in the night before they decided that they should go back to the tree. Eragon climbed onto Saphiras back, he sat on her shoulders. She flapped her wings, in no time they were up in the air. He started to think about today and how they knew now about Elemmire. Now things could only get even more interesting he thought as Saphira landed.
Author's Note: Ok so there was chapter 5! Sorry it took long to update. Anyway, you get to see what Elemmire has been doing, but there is still something going on. Also I know it would have take Elemmire a month for her to get to Ellesmera, but I had to make her get there fast so that she could meet Eragon. So if you want to see what Elemmire isn't telling Eragon then you will have to keep reading. And if you like my story then REVIEW! Please don't be lazy, I really like it when people review my stories.