Author's Note: Ok so here is chapter 10! So last chapter you got to see the Lupus and that Elemmire and Gelmir (the Lupus) are friends. Now Reviewers! Emeraldeyedragon, purpleangle, Dom, RainbowAurora (for your question, she first has to steal the egg first.), tsumesgirl05 and whitemagicstar. And to these reviewers, teenchic200 and Oceanwind (I give each of you an imaginary cookie. You two are the only ones who caught onto the Lupus being Elemmire friend! And to Oceanwind, yes, I did get the Latin word and as for Elemmire, I am not saying anything.)Anyway, here is chapter 10, enjoy!
Green DragonChapter 10: Gelmir
Eragon fell to his knees as the Lupus walked out of the bushes. He couldn't believe that the king of the forest was in front of him. Saphira hadn't bowed, it seemed that she was in shock as he was. The Lupus came up to him, halting just inches from him. He looked up into the big wolfs face. He stared back down at him, his red eyes studying him. Eragon inclined his head in a bow, Saphira did the same.
So you are the great Eragon, the first Dragon Rider in over a hundred years.
Eragon stared at the Lupus in confusion, as if he didn't understand. He knew that the Lupus once was a human, but he didn't think it could talk.
You seem surprise that I can speak. He said.
"I am sorry, I as just in shock. Forgive me, I am Eragon the Dragon Rider and this is my dragon Saphira." He said indicating to Saphira.
It is an honor to meet you. Saphira said nodding her head.
It is an honor to meet you both… Please, let me introduce myself, I am Gelmir, King of the Forest. Gelmir said, he went down on his knees as in a bow.
"We are also honored to meet you." Eragon said, he sneaked a quick glance at Elemmire. She just stood there watching them.
Elemmire has told me much about the both of you. I am glad that I am finally able to meet you both.
"What did she say about us?" He asked.
That you are a dragon rider, the things that you have done, what you plan to do, and how much she loves you.
He looked at her, he could see that her head was turned away. She looked at him and shrugged her shoulders. He wanted to question her and to ask her how many other people knew about this and why she had hidden this from him.
Don't start yelling at her. Saphira said.
It is hard not to, she had kept this from us. He said focusing on her .
Can you blame her? You know the legend and how the friendship was made a secret. You should be lucky that she had brought us here.
You are right, if I was in her position I wouldn't have told anyone about this either. Good, now, let us find out what we can.
They turned their attention back to Elemmire and Gelmir. He saw that they were looking at each other. Elemmire had a frown on her face as she talked to her friend. Eragon wondered what they were saying. Finally they both looked at him.
"So," She said, "What would you like to know?"
"Well," He said, he tried to put his questions in order so he wouldn't overwhelm them, "How did you become friends with Gelmir?"
"You may want to sit down, it will be a long talk." She said sitting down. He followed suit. "I guess we became friends when my aunt had brought me here, her majesty."
"How did she know where to bring you?"
"Well, my father had shown her before I was born, just in case something had happened to him." She said.
So you are related to Alatarie on your fathers side? Saphira asked.
"Yes, Alatarie is my very great grandmother on my fathers side."
"Well that makes since that you would be friends with the Lupus then since it was your grandmother and your grandfather," He indicated to Gelmir, "Who had started the friendship."
Someone has done their research on us Elemmire. How long have you known about the friendship? Gelmir asked, his red eyes curious.
"A few months, I first started researching you when I had seen you on the way back to Ellesmera." He said.
He nodded his big head in agreement, I remember that day. I was just done looking after the northern part of this forest when I had seen you flying over.
"After I saw you, I didn't really think much of it. I just thought that you were a really big wolf. But then I saw a parchment at Oromis. It had your description and the legend, I wanted to find out more. We also wanted to find you."
Why would you want to find me?
Because we read that you would help the child of Alatarie family. We thought that if we could find the person who was friends with you, would be able to convince you to help us. Saphira said.
Gelmir cocked his head to the side, What would you need my help for? You are a dragon and a rider. Surely you would not need my help, you are more powerful then I am.
"They want you help in the war." Elemmire said, she stared at Eragon.
He nodded his head, "Yes, I am sure that Elemmire has told you about the war that will happen."
She has and she has told me everything that may come. She has told me what she and you both have to do. Gelmir said.
Then you can see why we would want your help. We have heard that you can summon the animals to fight and that you would fight for Alataries grandchild when the time came. Saphira said.
Gelmir looked over at Elemmire who nodded her head, She has already asked me. I have already sent word all over the forest that I rule and others. So far we have three thousand who are ready to fight.
Eragons mouth dropped open at the number. That put an odd in their favor, he wondered when Elemmire had asked Gelmir to help. There was a birdcall in the air, Gelmir lifted his head to the sky.
I am needed. It was a pleasure to meet the both of you. I hope that we will meet again. If you need me, Elemmire will show you the way. With that Gelmir walked away.
Eragon stood up, he flinched for sitting down for so long. He looked over at Elemmire who was also getting up.
"Do you have any questions? We really didn't get to your questions yet and I know that you want to ask them." She said.
He looked up into the sky, it was late afternoon, "How about you tell us on the way back."
She nodded her head and started to walk, Eragon and Saphira behind her.
"So how did you meet Gelmir?" He asked coming up besides her.
"I first met him when I was ten. My aunt had brought me here. As I told you, my father had decided to introduce Gelmir to her just in case if anything had happen to him and his family."
I wonder if your father had known about his death? I heard that only the friend with the Lupus were only to know about him. Saphira said.
"It is true, but I remember my aunt telling me that she remembers he kept saying to her that he had this uneasy feeling that something bad would happen." She said frowning, "I guess he did know something bad was going to happen to him."
"It is a good thing that he told her majesty, otherwise you probably wouldn't have known." Eragon said.
She shook her head, "No, Gelmir would have found me and told me."
That is true, he probably knew who you were.
"I guess so, now, do you want to know anything else?"
"Yes, so what can Gelmir do?" He asked.
"He is the King of the Forest. So he looks after the Ellesmera forest, the Spine, if he goes over there, the forest by the Vardens, and others. He rules over every animal that lives there, and he has to defend them. You know, when hunters come into the forest."
"So what does he do to the people that hunt the animals?" He asked.
"He frightens them away."
But the hunters need food to eat, I go into those forest and eat. Saphira said.
"I'm sorry, I didn't explain right," She said, "he only frightens them away if they are killing more then they should. And as for you Saphira, he would never stop you from hunting. He knows how much you eat, but he wishes that you don't kill more then you have to."
I will try not to.
"Thank you, know I bet you are wondering how this all had happened?" She said looking at him.
"Yes."
"All right, I will start from the beginning. As I said, I met Gelmir when I was ten. After I had gotten to know him, I started to be around him much more when I was training to be a spy." She said. "He had supported me and he had taught me how to communicate with the animals. Do you remember how I told you that I had spies in the palace?"
"Yes."
"Well, the spies happen to be animals and humans. Gelmir knew some animals that would be willing to help me. We have just put them in the palace a month ago."
I get it, humans are more likely to get caught and they can't be in every place. Animals are able to go everywhere and not be suspicious. Galbatorix wouldn't know that the animals were spies.
"You are right, my spies have been able to get into the meeting chambers and other places. I have been receiving their information for the past few weeks."
Eragons eyes widen, "Did they find anything interesting?"
"Yes, and I will tell you later, I don't want to say anything outside of the meeting chamber." She said, bushing a branch back.
Do you think that someone could be listening?
"Probably not, but you never know." She said. "Anyway, back to my story, after Gelmir had trained me, I had gone to the palace to spy, and know I am here."
"That makes sense, just one more question, did you tell him about the war that will come?" He asked.
"Of course!" She said looking surprised at him, " He knew about the war before I did!"
How old is he?
"Seventy years old in humans years."
"So he only has thirty more years to live." He said.
She nodded her head, "Yes and time is running out, he hasn't even picked a mate yet."
He should hurry up, he needs a heir take over the forest.
"I know, and if he is killed in the final battle, the friendship will be over and the forest will be split up." She said, her voice sad.
Eragon wrapped his arm around her shoulder, she fell into him, "He will find someone, he won't let the forest die and your friendship."
She smiled, "Let us hope so." She looked back up at him, "I have told him everything, when the time comes, he will fight for us."
He smiled also, he bent down and kissed her, "Good, because we will need all the help that we can get."
Author's Note: Ok so there was chapter 10! I hope you liked it! Now if you have any questions about this chapter, please tell me in a review. Anyway, please review!