Okey … I'll say this : had nothing to do at school. But I rather like this chapter. So… GO READ IT ! ReAvIeW :P
Chapter 3: Pleasantries
They were on their way at sunrise. The rebels camp on the horizont coming nearer and nearer, as they flew across the endless plains. Eragon and Arya exchanging thoughts while Saphira stirred the land beneath with thousands of lights. Does and rabbits hiding just as they caught a glimpse of her. An air predator, souring through the skies. They could hear sighs of awe and yells of fright below as people they encountered them… a fire ball , surging through the clouds. The day was young , full of expectations, they could feel the pressure hanging in the air. They now saw their landing place. Thousands of people looking up at them. Nasuada on her black stallion " Battlestorm" directing people with pride. Her voice calm but firm.
The chaos ceased when they landed. A rich voice started singing , the other slowly joined in. Within seconds they made a chorus of voices briskly rising and lowering. But then Nasuada ordered everyone out of the courtyard. In ten minutes time the place was clear.
Lady Nasuada was unlike any other female human. She wore herself with pride and dignity. Her chin held high, her feet dropping to the ground gently – in this she resembled the elves. She had the strength of a fully grown man, and the experience of an old general who has seen more winters than our grandparents. Her white, plain , satin dress made a beautiful contrast with her black skin.
-Oh Eragon, how happy I'm to see you in one piece ! – The lady general said hugging him. Her tone so different from the one she normally uses when on duty. She withdrew from Eragon while shooting a questioning look toward Arya. She then said :
-Has anything transpired between the two of you ?
All they did was smile. It was enough for Nasuada to understand everything.
-Oh I see… Eragon our scouts have spotted forces of the Empire gathering at the northern borders of Surda. We fear that they are preparing for abigfight, which might decide about overthrowing Galbatorix. Arya if you wish you may lead the elves gathered here with the Varden – Nasuada said , putting a strong emphasis on some of the words.
-I will. Now if you will excuse me I have to go and help rebuilding the walls surrounding the city. Eragon I'll visit you later on.- Arya said slowly going towards the dwarves quarters.
- What do you want me to do my lady ? – inquired Eragon
- Eragon, you're my friend , and you know that there is no need of you calling me so formally. The best thing for you and Saphira to go and have a good nights sleep. But come tomorrow at noon , we have to go and visit the wounded fighters to heal them or show the mortally hurt ones that we still care about them.
I have got nothing to say … this chapter wrote itself. Expect the next one sometime about tomorrow. Things will happen … BUAHAHAHAHA ! ;)