I'm really, really sorry about the delay!!! I was trying to get a Nintendo Wii for forever, and once I did, my mom said that I had to wait until Christmas!!! - - Aaanyywaayy……
Disclaimer: I own nothing but Naedlet (Joy in the AL (Ancient Language)). Thanks to the authors of other Empire stories, as well as shurtugal
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Eragon jumped back into awareness as Gannel's spell took effect. The stone hammer burned against Eragon's chest as his energy rapidly decreased. Whoever was scrying him now was extremely powerful. It must be Galbatorix. Murtagh must've let him into his mind and now Galbatorix can scry me at will. I need more energy, he though weakly. He pushed at Saphira's mind with his, trying to wake her up so that they could share their strength. Saphira didn't even feel a hint of his mind, he was so weak.
Panic blossomed inside Eragon's chest as he realized that he might die, or whoever was trying to scry him – if it wasn't Galbatorix - would see him if he took off the hammer. Just before his strength was gone, Eragon began to take off the hammer, only to find that the pressure was leaving. Eragon fell back down and went to sleep again.
Roran woke up, only to find his cousin still sleeping. Usually, I'm the one sleeping in late, he thought with some amusement. He got up, and found Saphira bringing three dead deer to their campsite; one hung from her mouth while she gripped the other two with her claws. Roran then heard her in his mind, Eragon is weak. Someone tried to see him with magic and that has consumed his energy. Strap him into the saddle and I will wake him. Roran nodded, and picked up Eragon, strapped him into the saddle, and Saphira dropped one of the deer from her claws onto the ground. Then she took off, and Roran was buffeted by the eddies from her wings. Roran skinned the deer with his hunting knife, cut it, and, taking the pot Eragon had used last night, out the meat in the pot. He made a fire with some of the flint he had brought along, and put the pot over the meat with a lump of salt.
Saphira flew high above, going higher and higher until she was above the clouds. She tugged at Eragon's consciousness, pulling him out of his body as she had done before. There was no resistance, and as they merged their identities, Eragon woke up, confused. He saw many blues and was above the clouds. He tried to blink, but could not. Then Saphira looked at him and he knew what was happening. They clasped their wings together, and dove at the campsite, no fear of crashing. They snapped open their wings at just the right moment to find Roran cooking deer. They then became separate personalities again, and Eragon jumped off Saphira and said, "Roran! I'm glad you're awake. We need to get to Helgrind today." Roran nodded, and Eragon continued, "I have a sword for you, but you need to know how to use it." Eragon then drew Roran's sword and said, "Here. I need you to practice with me." Roran complained, "But how will I be able to use a sword by tonight? I'm not a Rider like you." Eragon fidgeted, then took out the map of Alagaësia and pointed to Helgrind. "Saphira can fly us there in about fifteen minutes. We could practice all day then go. Besides," he said, putting the map away, "you don't need perfection, just safety." Then he drew a bow and quiver, filled the quiver with fifty arrows and said, "Here. You can shoot them if they decide to come out as we're approaching." Roran nodded, and took the sword, bow, and the quiver with arrows, and said, "But if we fight with the swords, we'll kill each other!" "Not so." Eragon drew Naedlet and said "Gëuloth du knífr!" Running his fingers up and down the sword, he twirled it when he was done. He let Roran feel the sword through. n's sword, and did the same thing. Eragon gave instructions to Roran and said, "Bend your knees, and don't forget to move your feet. As my teacher said, 'He who stands like a pillar dies in battle. He who bends like a reed is triumphant.'" They dueled for many hours, flowing from position to position. Roran was a quick learner, and by the time they finished, was a little more than half as good as Eragon when he defeated Brom. When they were finished, it was dark. They ate, climbed onto Saphira, and started towards Helgrind.
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I'm done with this chapter! R+R! (No, really!! REVIEW!!!! … Have a nice day! (Big smile)