Powerful Gifts
By: novicewriter
Sorry for the awful ending to the last chapter, but I didn't want it to go to long, and it adds to the suspense. This chapter has a lot happen, so be prepared to pay attention, because this chapter is IMPORTANT. I am really close to putting a close to this story. I need more reviews.
After Murtagh gave a reason for why he was there...
"Why on earth would we do that?" asked Eragon, nearly yelling
"Because I never joined him by my ow free will, and the Eleves are smarter than Galbatorix, surly they could come up with a way out of my vows." pleaded Murtagh with desperation in his voice
"I am not permitted to let you enter Ellesmera, Murtagh."
Eragon turned to leave, but Murtagh stopped him.
"Eragon, please. I can't stand it, this is my last chance. If you don't let me in, no one will, and I can't live on under that demons control."
"I...I can't Murtagh. It is not my place to allow your entrance."
Eragon once again turned to leave, but thought batter of it.
"I could ask, maybe if your said in the ancient language that you are here to cause no harm, then Queen Islanzadi and all the elders might reconsider."
Murtagh's face lit up at the thought, but then put back on a mask to hide behind.
"I would not hesitate to make any vow in any language, as long as it got me away from that monster."
"Then I will go and check, stay here."
"Like I have anywhere else to go."
Eragon, back behind the gates of Ellesmera.
"Why wasn't there any fighting, not that I am not happy about it, but why isn't he leaving?"asked Arya
"Murtagh wishes to gain entrance into Ellesmera." stated Eragon
"No, we told you before, he is not to come in."replied Queen Islanzadi
"You don't understand, he is here to try and get the elves to help him break his vows to Galbatorix. He is willing to say that he means no harm in the ancient language. I-"
"He obviously is smart enough to find holes in the vows that Galbatorix makes him take, so why should we trusts him?"interrupted Arya
"I don't know. Maybe we could convince him to let us check his mind."suggested Eragon, "He seems desperate enough."
"If you can get him to subject his mind to us than I see no problem in letting him enter Ellesmera." said Oromis
"If Oromis agrees then you have my consent." exclaimed Islanzadi
Back to Murtagh
"What did they say." asked Murtagh eagerly
"They wont let you in." said Eragon
Murtagh looked at Eragon in utter shock, as though he had just been stabbed in the chest.
"Why not?" questioned Murtagh,"I will say it in the ancient lan-"
"I know," interrupted Eragon," but they see how you manage to find holes in Galbatorix's vows, so why wouldn't you find one in one of the elves. The only way they are letting you in is if you subject your mind to them, and let one of them check your thoughts for thought against the Varden or any one in Ellesmera."
Murtagh looked at Eragon with a thoughtful look, and then looked as though he had been subjected to do the most shameful thing that anyone could do
"I'll do it."
Eragon looked at Murtagh in shock, he had not expected in a million years that Murtagh would allow others inside his mind, but all Eragon did was nod.
"Then follow me."
Right outside of Ellesmera
"I have brought him, he has consented to us exploring his mind."said Eragon
The gates opened and allowed them to enter.
"Who is going to check his mind."inquired Eragon
"You of course." Arya stated bluntly,"You know him best, and you will know what is meant by everything that you see."
"Me? No I can't"
"Why no." asked Oromis
"Because, Murtagh would not allow anyone in his mind until now, and I refuse to be the one to enter his thoughts."
"Please, may I speak."
Everyone started at Murtagh in utter silence as though they had forgotten he was there.
"I would be much much better off if Eragon was to be the one to check my mind. He does know me best, and if my thoughts are to be shared with anyone, then I want it to be him."said Murtagh staring intently at Eragon
All present stared at Murtagh as though he had grown a third arm, then Islanzadi nodded.
Eragon walked forward and said the words to allow him to see all that Murtagh had ever though since the moment Murtagh had been carried away into the tunnels in Farthen dur. Eragon saw Murtagh being half starved on the way to Uru'baen, and how Murtagh was treated when he arrived there. He saw Murtagh take the oath to Galbatorix, he saw how hurt Murtagh was when a dragon hatched to him, because he didn't want to serve Galbatorix, Eragon saw how sad Murtagh was when he was forced to fight him at the burning plains. Eragon saw Murtagh writhing in pain at the hand of Galbatorix after letting Eragon go, and countless other things that had occurred in between.
Eragon, when he released Murtagh was on the verge of tears, and Murtagh was too, but quickly concealed heartache at the memories that Eragon had brought back to life.
"Is he safe to allow in?" inquired Islanzadi
Eragon nodded, and then slumped to the ground, unable to make himself stand.
This story is my longest one, and I believe my best.