Powerful Gifts

By:Novicewriter

Okay, they are finally leaving Surda, and with it, a very weak Eragon. Arya will enter the story today, hopefully, and finally something interesting will happen. Can't wait to see what everyone has to say. R/R
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Outside of Surda

The army gathered outside of Surda, ready to march, but waiting for their late rider, Murtagh. Everyone seemed to have a bad aura about leaving without Eragon, and instead bringing this "Traitor" with them in the brave man's stead. Finally a red dragon appeared in the distance, and Nausada blew the horn to signal their leaving.

"Ready all men!" yelled Nausada's booming voice, "March!"

The Varden started marching in perfect unison toward Galbatorix's army, hopefully moving toward the last battle.

"Hello Nausada," said Murtagh as he landed with Violet holding tightly to his waist, "How are you this morning?"

"I am annoyed already with you, Murtagh! You can't be late, it took a lot of convincing just to get the men to leave with you and not Eragon, but for you to show up half an hour late, is not helping the cause at all." replied Nausada with a scowl

"Sorry, I had a slow time getting up." Murtagh turned around to give a wry smile at Violet, before continuing, "Violet and I had a slow morning. 'and a fast night'." he whispered under his breath

Nausada obviously heard this little comment, and looked away, disgusted. "Murtagh, this is foolishness, you can't be taken seriously by the men, if all you do is make google eyes at Violet, and then stay up all night."

"Fine, Violet and I will behave." Murtagh looked at Nausada with an innocent look, which caused another fowl face from the queen

"Good, and I expect you to respect me, rider!" Nausada strode away on her horse, apparently done with the conversation.

"Murtagh, do you think that it is wise to cross the Varden queen?" asked Violet

"No, probably not, I will apologize for my actions toward her later tonight." comforted Murtagh

"Good."

Eragon's room

"Hey, Saphira, look at this, I'm finally walking again. We might be able to catch up to the army in two days." said Eragon

"Eragon, we can't get our hopes up, we shouldn't try to leave before you are ready."

"I know. I sure do miss Murtagh." replied Eragon

"I thought you and him were fighting."

"We are, but it was such a stupid fight, and it caused me not to be able to say goodbye to my brother."

"Oh, Little One, don't be discouraged. You can fix this whole mess in time. Who knows, maybe we can leave in a day or two, you can fix it. Don't worry." Saphira could feel her riders mood darken.

"Saphira, what if we can't leave in time to help with the battle?"

"What was it that you had said to Murtagh? 'If you live your life by what if's you wont get anything done'."

"Thanks Saphira." Eragon said while taking 2 more unsteady steps across the room.

Camp

"Lady Nausada." came a muffled voice from outside her tent

"Come in." she stated bluntly

"We have received word from Eragon Shadeslyer." the guard handed Nausada a letter from Eragon, then departed.

Dear Lady Nausada,

I am writing to inform you of my recovery. I can walk today, and took a short ride with Saphira, it seems that we will be joining you shortly. Expect us by the end of the week.

Sincerely,

Eragon Shadeslayer

"Today is Thursday, they should be here by Sunday." Nausada's spirit lifted at that thought, only 3 more days of having to deal with only Murtagh.

As though reading her thoughts, Murtagh's voice came from behind the tent flap. "Milady."

"Yes, Murtagh come in." came Nausada's response

"Milady Nausada, I came to apologize for my actions earlier today, I was disrespectful, and wish to restart my stay here, on better grounds with you." It took every bit of will power inside Murtagh to bow to Nausada, but it seemed to pay off.

"All is forgiven Murtagh. Rise." Replied Nausada

"Thank you, Milady. Have you gotten any word from Eragon?"

"Yes, and I have just written my reply, are you willing to take it to Surda, and give it to him?"

Murtagh's eyes widened, "Yes, I will milady. When do you want me to depart?"

"I want you to leave now, have it to him by sunrise."

"I will."

Murtagh turned on his heel, and left to find Violet, and tell her that he must leave.

Murtgah's tent

"Thorn, prepare to leave, we are going back to Surda." said Murtagh

"Why?" asked Thorn sleepily

"We have to give a letter."

"To whom?"

"To Eragon."

Murtagh cut off the connection, and walked into the tent. "Violet, I have to leave. I have to give a letter to Eragon."

"Why?" asked Violet

"Nausada wants him to have it immediately."

"I understand, I will walk with the rest of the rest of the Varden tomorrow."

"Be careful, darling."

"I will, don't worry."

Murtagh ran out of the tent, packed some food, and left with Thorn.

Okay, didn't get to Arya, but I will in the next chapter for sure. Thanks for always reading. Review.

Peace B4U