Author's Note: Ok so here is chapter 11! Thank you to these reviewers for reviewing! Emeraldeyedragon, purpleangle, whitemagicstar, globe, teenchic2004, and Oceanwind. Anyway, here is chapter 11, enjoy.
Green DragonChapter 11: Unexpected
"So what do you think will happen at the final war?" Eragon asked Elemmire.
They were sitting under a tree by the lake. Elemmire was tucked beneath his arm, resting her head against his shoulder. At the moment it was just them, Saphira had gone off to do something because she was sick of them showing their feeling for one another in front of her.
She frowned at his question, "I don't know, it will defiantly be bloody and there will be much lost. It will be a close one, both sides will have a great number. But the biggest problem is that our side has only one dragon rider, Galbatorix has himself and one other dragon rider. And if he gets the other egg to hatch before I can steal it, we won't stand a chance."
"Your right, if the other egg hatches before you can get to it, it will be impossible to win the war. Saphira and I will have a lot of fighting to do."
"You're going to have the hardest part, fighting two very strong dragon riders and three if the other hatches."
He nodded his head, "That is why I hope you succeed."
"Me too." She sighed and looked away.
"What is wrong?" He asked, he could feel her tenses up.
"It's the whole stealing part." She said, not looking at him.
He rubbed the back of her neck, "You will do fine, I just hope that you will come back safe, with or with out the egg."
She turned and smiled at him, "Me too, I want to come back to fight in the final battle."
He looked startled at her, "You're going to fight in the war?"
"Of course, I belong there just as much as you do. Besides, I want to make sure that you are safe. And who else would be able to communicate with Gelmir?" She said.
"True." He looked away.
"What, you don't want me fighting?" She asked.
"No, no." He said looking back at her, trying to smile.
She raised her eyebrow, "You don't, I know you are lying."
He sighed, "All right, I don't want you to go."
"Why not?"
"Because you might get killed…"
"So could you…"
"You haven't been in a war…"
"I've been in plenty of battles…"
"It could get emotional seeing your friends die…"
"I've seen them die before…"
"You could lose your energy really fast…"
"So can you, and you are forgetting that I am part elf…"
"You may crack under pressure…"
"If I did, why would I try stealing the last egg then?"
"It will be a mess…"
"Just because I am a woman doesn't mean that I can't handle blood."
"You could get frightened…"
"Please, noting scares me, I am an elf…"
"Must you have an answer for everything?"
"Yes."
Eragon took in an angry sigh, "There is no way that I can't stop you from fighting, is there?"
She closed her eyes and moved closer to him, resting her head on his chest, "No, if you go, then I go. Besides, it never hurt to have more people on your side."
"True, but a battle field is no place for a woman."
Elemmire lifted her head to look at him, "You didn't complain when Arya was fighting or when Nasuada was. If you don't think woman can handle a battle, then you are mistaken."
"I didn't mean it like that. Besides, I don't love those women so I don't mind as much. But I love you and I want you to be safe." He said.
"But you loved Arya, and you still let her fight."
"How did you know that I loved her?" He asked, looking surprised at her.
She rolled her eyes, "She is my cousin, we are practically sisters. We tell each other everything."
"Everything?"
"Everything." She said, "Anyway, you loved her and you didn't stop her from fighting. And why would you let Nasuada fight if she is the leader of the Vardens?"
"First of all, I didn't love Arya until this year. Second is that Arya is a hundred years old so she has the most experience fighting and I wouldn't be able to stop her anyway." He said, "Third is that Nasuada is a leader and man or woman the leader always fights in a battle. Also she wouldn't listen to me because I serve her."
"I see your point, but I am still fighting in the battle whether you like it or not." She said.
"All right, besides, it will be good to have you fighting with us. We would kill more people that way."
An hour later they were walking around the heart of Ellesmera. Elves smiled and waved to them as they past by. They waved back and continued walking. Eragon looked over at Elemmire and took her hand. She looked up at him and smiled.
They were coming to the edge of the training field were they decided that they would practice for a while. They were only half way through their training when Saphira came flying into the clearing, Vanir on her back.
Finally you are done showing your feelings, it was starting to make me sick. Saphira said walking over to them.
"Hello Vanir. And thank you Saphira, so where have you been?" He asked as he blocked Elemmire.
Around.
"Hello Eragon, I am glad that I found you, you must come with me." Vanir said.
"Why?" He asked. Just at that moment Elemmire tackled him to the ground.
"Because I want to show you something." He said, watching them fight.
"What is it?" He asked, trying to fight her off.
If you will stop fighting then you will see.
"Do you know what it is?" He asked, throwing her off of him.
No, but I really want to know and I can't see it without you. Now stop fighting and get up!
"All right already." He got up and help Elemmire up. They went over to Saphira and Vanir and started to walk.
"So why is this important?" He asked as they walked under the trees.
"I cannot tell you, it would ruin the surprise."
"Are you going to tell me where we are going?"
"You will see."
He questioned Vanir as they walked to were he was taking him, but he didn't say a word. All he said was that he would like what he would see. It took them a while to get to the spot, but what he saw was unusual. Oromis, Glaedr, Queen Islanzadi, and Arya were standing around were Rhunon worked. Rhunon was standing there at a distance from the group, her hands behind her back. Eragon frowned at this and wondered what was happening. He glanced at Elemmire and Saphira to see their expressions, they were the same as his.
"Welcome Eragon and Saphira," The Queen said as they came up to them, "Today Eragon, you will be given a wonderful gift. A gift that has not been given in over a hundred years."
Everyone turned to look at Rhunon. She walked forward and right up to Eragon. Vanir and Elemmire seemed to melt away and join the group. Only Saphira stood by him, anxious as he was.
"Eragon, Saphira," She bowed to them, "It has been a long time since anyone has gotten this gift and it took a long time to convince me. I have seen and heard about the great things that you have done. And sometimes vows must be broken. I hope you will choose the right path."
As she said this, she brought her arms forward to reveal a sword. Eragons mouth fell open as he saw it. It was long and strong built, the gleamed in the sunlight and a blue and white light bounced off the diamonds that surrounded the sapphire gem in the hilt of the sword.
He heard a gasp as the sword was brought forth, he looked back at Saphira to see that her mouth was open as well, her eyes big. He looked back at Rhunon, she was smiling.
"I give you this sword, Eragon the Dragon Rider. May it bring you good." She said. She laid the sword on her palms and held it out to him.
With trembling hands, he reached for the hilt. It fit perfectly in his hand, he grabbed onto it. He lifted it up, a blinding light ran down the sword. He held it up were it was level with his eyes. He grasped it tighter and swung it around. It was light and easy to move. He stopped rotating it and examined it.
"Thank you, but I don't understand." He said looking at them.
"As did we all." Oromis said.
"It was Vanir idea." Said Rhunon.
He looked over at the elf in surprise, Vanir just shrugged his shoulders, "It took a very long time to convince her, but I did." He said.
"That's right."
"Rhunon saw and heard how much you have done for Alagaesia and what you will do. We believe that you will not betray us so it was time to give you your sword." Arya said.
You have proven yourself with what you and Saphira have done. And a strong Dragon Rider must show their strength somehow, this is one way. Glaedr said.
Eragon stood standing there in shock, he looked at the sword and back to them. He didn't know what to say this was a wonderful gift. He never thought that he would have this.
This is an honor. Saphira said, coming to her sense.
It is, I never thought that I would have this.
Neither did I, you must use it well.
"Thank you Rhunon for this gift. I swear upon this sword that I will do what I can to defeat Galbatorix." He said looking at the group.
"And you will." Elemmire said, she was beaming at him.
"You still have to name your sword." Oromis said.
He looked at it for a moment, thinking, "I shall name it Alzuin."
"The bringer of light, it fits." Arya said.
They spent a few more minutes talking about the sword when Arya, Oromis, Glaedr, Rhunon, and Islanzadi had to go back to their duties. After they said good bye, Eragon was still gazing at his sword.
"I still can't believe that you convinced her to make this." Eragon said.
"Actually, I didn't think that she would do it either. But being her brother helped."
"What, you're her brother?" He said looking up at him.
"Yes, didn't I tell you?"
"No."
"Oh, I thought I did. Anyway, I think that because I am her brother that it help convincing her." He looked up at the sun, "It is getting late, I must go. I hope to see you tomorrow at the training field so we can spare again. Goodbye." He turned around and left.
"That was really nice of him to do that." Elemmire said watching Vanir walk away.
"It is." Eragons said, flipping the sword around.
You should start training again little one. I am sure that you are rusty, you haven't fought with a sword for a while now. Saphira said.
"That is true." He said, he looked over at Elemmire.
"Do you want me to get my sword?" She asked, he could tell that she wanted to.
"There is no other way to see if I am better at the sword then you are." He said grinning.
Two hours later, they were walking of the field, Eragon limping. Every time he moved his muscles would scream in protest. His whole inter body was covered with bruises.
"Well I think you did very well for not using a sword for so long." Elemmire said smiling, it had only taken her a few moments to disarm him and declare him dead.
She is right, and you didn't even warm up for that long. Saphira said, revealing her teeth in a smile, she had found the whole thing funny.
"I thought that you would have warmed up longer, no wonder why I beat you." She said.
At this Saphira made her deep throat laugh, Eragon glared at her, "I didn't think that I needed to."
"You shouldn't be so cocky, it will do you no good." She said.
"True, but I didn't think that I was out of training that much." He said. "But I did win once."
Yes once, out of how many?
"Twenty-three."
Not to mention she let you have that one.
"What?" He turned to look at Elemmire, "Do you let me win that one?"
"Maybe."
"What do you mean 'maybe'?"
"I'm sorry, I just felt so bad."
"So you just let me win one?"
"Yes." She said, her face fell.
He looked at her and he saw how sorry she was, "It is all right, I would have done the same." He wrapped his arm around her and hugged her.
The reached Elemmire's room, they said a quick goodbye and they left. Eragon and Saphira had decided that they would go flying together, when they saw Arya coming towards them.
"Do you have a minute?" She asked as she came up to them.
"Sure."
She nodded her head and walked away. To his surprised, she went to Elemmire's door. She turned around to make them stop a few feet away and she knocked on the door. Elemmire opened the door. Arya said something to her that he couldn't make out. He saw both women frowning. Finally, after they talked for a few moments, Elemmire stepped outside and started to walk. Arya beckoned them to follow.
What do you think is happening? He asked.
I don't know, it must be something important.
Of course it would be something important, why else would they ask us to come and ask Elemmire. But then it hit him.
What is it?
She must be leaving.
What?
Elemmire, she must be leaving. She has to steal the egg sometime and I am sure that Galbatorix would be suspicious if she came back late.
You're right, it would look suspicious if she came back late, you can only pretend that your aunt is sick forever.
They walked a short distance behind Arya and Elemmire. He could see their lips moving. It seemed that they didn't want him to know about what they were talking about because every time he would try to walk by them, they would speed up.
They reached the meeting chamber, where they were greeted by the guards. Eragon wondered how many more times he would have to be here to find everything out.
Arya spoke to the guards as they let them pass. They didn't smile as they walked through the doors. As usual, the Queen, Oromis, and Glaedr were already there, sitting in their usual spots. He took his usual seat next to Oromis as Arya and Elemmire took theirs. Saphira was last to come through the doors and took her spot behind him.
"Hello again, I am sorry that he had to meet on short notice. I know that we are all very busy, so let us not waist time." The Queen said, "As usual, I know you are wondering why we are all here." She said, looking particularly at Eragon and Saphira.
"We have received word from Nasuada from Surda." Arya said.
He looked surprised at her, "Why is she contacting us?"
"She says that things are getting harder for them in Surda. Galbatorix has had his eye on them for a long time now. The final war will be starting soon." Oromis said, he turned to Elemmire, "It is time that you should go back."
"I understand. I was thinking of leaving in a few days. The road will be harder, Galbatorix probably had put look outs on the road." She said.
"You will be leaving as soon as possible. We need that egg more then ever. Go and get your things ready, you leave in three days." The Queen said.
Elemmire looked at Eragon for a moment before she got up. She bowed to everyone and left the room. He stared after her for a second before he brought his attention back to the others.
"Now that we have that settled, it is your turn to go Eragon and Saphira." Arya said.
He stared at them for a moment, confused, "What do you mean?"
"We have also received word from your cousin."
"You have heard from Roran?" He asked excited.
"Yes, it is now time that you full fill your promise to him." The Queen said.
But we haven't finished our training yet. Saphira said.
Yes you have. You are now a master Dragon Rider. Glaedr said.
"We…we've finish our training?" Eragon asked weakly.
"Yes, there is no more that Glaedr and I can teach you." Oromis said smiling.
He leaned back in his chair, trying to comprehend what they were saying. He looked back up at Oromis, his heart fell.
"But that means that you both will die soon." He said.
Oromis sighed, "Yes, we will."
His throat tightened, "How long?" He asked, the words coming out hard.
Only a few months. Said the older dragon.
Everyone sat in silence. Eragon wished that they wouldn't die, but he knew they would. He could feel tears welling up in his eyes, but they didn't fall. He could feel everyone sorrow, it felt like someone was stabbing him. It was Arya who broke the silence.
"Let us not worry about that for the time being. We have more important things to discuss." She said, whipping away a stray tear.
"She is right. Besides, look at use leaving as happy, not a sad." Oromis said.
It will be hard to look at it like that. Saphira said.
"Enough, we have other things to discuss. When the time come it will come. Now, it is time for you and Saphira to go to Surda and help your cousin." Oromis said.
"Roran has already have everything plan. You will meet him in Surda and you will head to where Katrina is. You will leave in a week." Arya said.
"Why are we leaving so late?" He asked, he had hoped that he would leave at the same time as Elemmire so they could spend more time together.
"Because you still need more practice on your sword. That will be one of your most important weapons." The Queen said.
"But I have already mastered the bow and the short knives, surly I can wait to learn a different weapon when I come back." He said.
"Those are very good weapons, but a sword is better. You will resume your training with Vanir tomorrow. Then you will come to my hut for one last time." Oromis said, at these words his voice heavy.
Eragon just nodded his head, he then decided that he would spend as much time as he could with Oromis and Glaedr before they were gone.
"We will be there master." He said, his voice coming out stronger then he thought.
"Then we will see you tomorrow."
Author's Note: Ok so there was chapter 11! I hope you liked it! Please review!