Chapter 3
Eragon groaned as he glanced at the human village before him.
" Do I have to do this"
" Yes don't worry little one, I will be with you" Saphira was hidden among the trees out of sight of the villagers. Eragon sighed
" This won't work"
" It will trust Angela's words"
" I don't trust myself at the moment" Eragon grumbled ripping a leave from the tree and feeling guilty after doing so.
" I can't do this Saphira" he cried " as you've said I'm an emotional wreck and I'm pathetic and weak and…"
" Just stop it!" Saphira growled making him jump " You are to negative and I have to listen to you're foolish complaints and problem all day and night long, well I've had enough. You're going to lift you're negative behind, go down to that village and look at other woman or I'll eat you up right now. Believe me I'm so annoyed with you, I just might."
" You're in a bad mood" Eragon gulped shacking in his shoes
" Really I wonder why" she snorted full of sarcasm
" er… never mind I'll just go"
He was relieved to be away from Saphira, but he dreaded every step he took towards the village. Why did he let Saphira push him around like this? He was the rider and she was the dragon he's suppose to order her about, wasn't he?
The village were full of cheerful, carefree humans all going in and out the little shops and greeting each other with genuine enthusiasm.
There were a lot of young woman wondering about, but he couldn't get himself to look at any of them. He felt he was betraying Arya although he knew they weren't in an actual relationship.
" Focus Eragon, I haven't flown all this way just to see you fail"
" I know" He kept glancing at his feet as he walked, following there movement with his eyes. He hated his life and he wished he could just lie in a corner and die.
" Watch out" he looked up, but it was to late. He tripped over a large pile of stones and landed on the hard, dirty ground. He lifted his head with great difficulty as he spat out dirt.
" Oh are you alright" a concerned female voice asked helping him to his feet
" I'm fine" he stated when his eyes fell on the woman. She was young and very pretty with large blue eyes and locks of brown hair. She smiled and grew even prettier.
"I'm glad, you're a traveller aren't you"
"Erm…I…er…"
" Say something" Saphira nearly shouted
" Yes. I'm Eragon"
" It's a pleasure to meet you Eragon. I'm Siala, the bakers daughter"
" Do you… er… like bread" he felt so embarrassed as Siala giggled
" Why yes I love bread"
" Oh…er… me to" he felt himself blush " I hate you Saphira"
" I hate you to little one" he felt her snort with amusement " Ask her to show you around the village" reluctantly he obeyed
" Hoekom nie" Siala had a sweet smile on her face " I have nothing else that needs to be done"
As they strolled through the village Eragon can't help but stare at Siala. She was beautiful, not as beautiful as Arya, but still.
" At least she's not a hundred years old" Saphira's statement annoyed him
" Be quiet" he muttered out loud
" Excuse me" Siala blinked
" I… Nothing. So you lived here all your life"
" Yes and I don't think I would consider leaving it. Even if the Destroyers demolish it"
" The Destroyers who are they" She raised her eyebrow slightly
" You don't know, do you?" Eragon shook his head
" Tell me" she sighed
" The Destroyers fly from village to village and just destroys it for no apparent reason"
" Fly? What do you mean?"
" Well one of the destroyers is a dragon rider…"
" Murtagh" Eragon grumbled feeling the hatred inside him " and the other one?" Siala shrugged
" No one knows who or what he is, for he keeps his face hidden by a helmet and he never speaks"
" Is there anything else anything at all"
"No, there isn't"
" Do you know what colour the dragon is" she blinked
" Why are you so interested in this"
" I just am"
" Don't push it Eragon" Saphira muttered
" I want to know exactly what my evil brother is up to, is that so bad"
" How do you know it is him"
" It must be him"
" Murtagh is a loner. He would never team up with anyone other the Thorn"
" Why the sudden silence" Eragon Lookes up at Siala, he almost forgot about her.
" Just thinking"
" About what"
" Something" Siala smiled and shook her head
" You are a strange person"
" Am I"
" You are actually"
" Thanks" he grumbled making her laugh
" I love you're sarcasm it's quite funny"
" If you say so"
" Oh, don't be sad" she placed her hand sympathetically on his shoulder " I mean that in a good way"
He couldn't help it, he pulled her closer and kissed her. Her eyes grew wide as she pushed him away.
" Eragon I can't"
" Why not"
" Because… I'm betrothed" Eragon felt the kick in his stomach and the over all embarrassment. He knew she was to good to be true. He knew something like this would happen and it's all Saphira's fault.
" You are to whom""
" To me" he turned only to see the fist as it shot forward and pushed him in the face. He staggered and fell to the ground for the second time that horrible day. He groaned and looked up at a large but handsome man. " That will teach you to try and steal my woman"
" But Hanon. He didn't know I haven't told him"
" Next time Siala you should tell them before they make a move"
" I'm sorry I'll remember" he sighed
" You know I love you and don't want to loose you" she smiled
" I know I love you to" Hanon pulled her into a tight passionate hug while stroking her hair.
" This is all you're fault Saphira" Eragon complained " why did you make me do this. Why didn't you warn me"
" How was I suppose to know" Eragon felt Saphira's anger. Eragon sighed
" Lets just go home" He lowered his head when a mighty roar reached his ear as well as the other villagers'. At first he believed it was Saphira, but the speck of bright red that neared the village made his eyes grow wide.
" Oh no" he muttered realising the horrible truth. He dashed for the plains just outside the village, the fear and anger in his heart.
" Saphira I need you" Her powerful wings pushed aside the air as she gracefully landed.
" We have to stop him before he reach the village" Eragon exclaimed jumping onto her back.
" I'm way ahead of you" she shot into the air soaring towards the horizon and the approaching dragon.
The wing blew back Eragon's hair and made his eyes water, but he was determined to stop his brother.
The two dragons neared and Eragon saw the man with the helmet, sitting behind Murtagh. He whispered something into Murtagh's ear, he nodded and to Erahon's surprise Thorn landed gently in the flowery field. An evil grin appeared on Murtagh's face as he jumped of his back.
" Come down here brother, so that we can talk" he shouted. He held out his arms in an almost welcoming manner. Eragon hesitated, but did what was told.
As they landed he could feel Saphira tense as she growled at Thorn, who glared at her with his shocking scarlet eyes.
Eragon looked at Murtagh, the man who was once he's friend, but now his sworn enemy and a traitor. His companion jumped of the dragon and stood strong and silent at his side. Eragon could feel the power that radiated from him and Murtagh.
" Surprised to see me dear brother" Murtagh grinned his eyes flashing with pure evil.
" I'm no brother of yours" Eragon felt himself darken. Mutagh laughed before turning to the man.
" What do you say" the man nodded, they held out there hands and a terrible pain shot through Eragon's body. He screamed and clutched his head before sinking to his knees.
" Eragon!" Saphira flew over, but Thorn dived her to the ground grinning widely as she struggled. Murtagh and the man exchanged glances before pulling there hands into fists.
The pain grew worse and he wished he could die. It felt like he was repeatedly knocked on the head and strike by spears. He couldn't take it. The pain was too much. He slumped to the ground, his eyes rolling into his head as he screamed.
He heard Saphira yell his name and Murtagh laugh, before being swallowed by a sea of endless black…
A/N: Well that's my story I hoped you liked it. I especially liked the ending… Ha Ha Ha Just kidding this story is far from over ( I think) Well now all you have to do is press that little button that says ' summit review' and then write me a nice long review. Come on it's really not that hard. Just press the button, write something and press another button… Well maybe I will see you… then again maybe I won't…or I will… or won't… It's your choice ( I'm not making much sense am I?)
