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The Next Generation

Chapter six:

Getting to know you


Eragon and Jaide walked and talked for most of the night. He told her almost everything. It was like a relief to him to get all his thoughts and feelings out to someone besides Saphira. He told of how he felt about Arya, and how he was just now trying to get over her.

"And ever since I helped Roran rescue Katrina from the Razaac, I have been jealous of what they have with each other. I want what they have. Someone to love, and they love you back for who you are. Do you know what I mean?" Eragon confessed in Jaide.

"I understand perfectly how you feel. But then if you want what they have, why don't you just start looking for love? There must be someone right for you, somewhere."

"It's not really that simple. My life is more complicated than that. I am a rider and so I will live much longer than any regular human. Also, I have a certain legacy to fulfill before I can really make any commitments."

"I see. So, you're afraid that you won't be able to find someone right for you, and that your legacy will get in the way of love?"

"Well…kind of. I suppose that would be a good explanation."

At that moment, they had just come back around to the city, and there were people already about. It was about and hour before sun-rise.

"Well, I suppose that we should try and rest a bit before we go to training. I can't believe we stayed up so late!" Said Jaide.

"I know, it only felt like an hour or so. But you're right, we should try and get just a bit of rest."

"Yeah…Ok well goodnight, Eragon Shadeslayer." Yawned Jaide and waved.

She started walking the other way to her tree house when Eragon said "Wait," and grabbed her hand.

Jaide turned around to face him with a quizzical look.

"Yes?" she replied.

"Um, thanks a lot for listening. It really helped."

"Oh, you're welcome."

Then Jaide looked down at his hand still holding on to hers and blushed, saying,

"Can I have my hand back? I'm going to need it later you know,"

"Oh! Yes sorry. I didn't mean to…uhh…sorry." Eragon blurted out blushing, and let go of her hand.

Then it got just a bit awkward. They seemed to forget what they were doing, and didn't say anything for awhile, just looking at each other.

"Well, I suppose I had better get back to my tree house, and you to your's…" said Jaide finally breaking the silence.

"Right, right. Well goodnight, or rather, good morning. Whatever. Bye." Eragon seemed reluctant to part from Jaide, but Jaide just seemed cheery and said,

"Goodnight! Or morning or what ever it is!" And with that gave Eragon a quick hug. (What, friends can't hug each other goodnight? Er, Good morning?)

Eragon blushed profusely at this. Jaide noticed and said,

"What, can't friends hug each other? I mean we ARE friends, aren't we?"

"Uh, sure. Bye now…." And with that Eragon walked off quite quickly. More like sprinting away.

Jaide nearly laughed out loud at seeing how shy he was towards her. Apparently he didn't tell her EVERYTHING he was thinking about…..


Later that morn…..

"There you are! Finally! We've only been waiting a half an hour." Said Eragon rather rudely. Jaide couldn't tell if he was just playing or was seriously mad at her for being 30 minutes late for sword practice.

"I'm really sorry, I over slept. I was out all night you know."

"Really? How interesting, you two were out all night long?" Cut in Vanir teasingly.

"Yes we were. You got a problem with that elf-boy?" Said Jaide just a bit irritated at him.

After she learned how he had been such a Jack-Ass to Eragon before, and for the lack of sleep, she didn't really want to be teased by anyone. Especially Vanir. He seemed nice at first, but Jaide learned he was really a jerk. A young fool among the elves, really.

"No I don't have a problem. But my my my, two people before me are quite testy this morning. Did something happen between you two?"

It was Eragon's turn to speak now.

"NO! Nothing happened at all between us, Vanir. We were just talking is all."

"All night?" Arya suddenly came into the picture.

Oh, great. Thought Eragon and Jaide at the same time.

For Eragon it was a little embarrassing that Arya should see him and Jaide crushing on each other. Especially when he had really poured his heart out to her at one time. And after Jaide had known of all this, she got that so it was just a little embarrassing for her too.

And Vanir seemed to want to get to know Jaide as well. Probably just for the publicity and recognition of the other elves, so thought Jaide.

"Not quite all night, just a few hours. I was kind of exaggerating earlier."

"Hmm."

Is that all she can say? Jeez I wish she would show some emotion sometime, she's like Raven in the Teen Titans. Can't ever show emotion, or people will blow-up or something. WOW I haven't seen that show in a long time. I haven't seen any of my shows in a long time. Wow I miss cable all of a sudden….

And so as Jaide was rambling on inside her head to herself, (probably because of lack of sleep) Eragon and Vanir started to spar. Then Arya interrupted Jaide's thoughts by offering to spar with her.

"Sure," said Jaide after Arya's proposal.

"Alright. I will go easy on you since it is your first time fighting with an elf."

Jaide just rolled her eyes.

"Let's get it started then."

After about an hour of sparring, both Jaide and Arya had some bruises. Both were lightning fast and very strong. Then they decided to switch partners. Jaide was placed with Eragon while Arya sparred with Vanir.

Vanir had wanted to spar with Jaide but Arya wouldn't allow it.

She wanted to play match maker between Eragon and Jaide because she truly did want Eragon to be happy and she thought Jaide was the perfect match for him. Also, she figured it would keep him from running after her anymore. Barzuln, but that was getting annoying, she thought.

After several minutes of intense sparring with Eragon, Jaide decided to have a conversation with him while they jumped about, dodging each others blows and parrying each others attacks.

"So, Eragon, how did you sleep?" Sheesh what a stupid question! Couldn't you think of anything better to say? She mentally berated herself.

"Um…fine I guess…" He answered dodging her sword. Then he did a back flip and landed about 20 feet in front of her. Then he stopped, putting his sword in the ground and asked,

"Why?"

Jaide took the opportunity to catch Eragon off-guard. She walked up to him non-chalantly and said,

"Just trying to make conversation," and with that hit him on the head with her guarded sword. Not to hard, but still rather roughly.

"OW! Hey what did you do that for!" Eragon shouted.

Arya and Vanir started to laugh. Jaide looked over to them and said, "That's why, for entertainment purposes!" As Jaide was laughing with all the other people on the sword field, Eragon took THAT opportunity to catch HER off-guard.

He dropped to the ground, kicked her feet out from under her then went up and knocked her sword out of her hand, taking it in his, then putting both of his swords at her neck, said with a smirk,

"Don't ever do that to me again."

Jaide just smiled at him sweetly and then lifted her foot up, kicked him in the un-mentionable area and in his stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Then she flipped over on him and took her sword back and put it to HIS throat, saying,

"Oh, but why not? It's so much fun to mess with-"

He cut her off by hitting her in the side with his sword, rolling over on her and pinned her to the ground with magic.

"Because it is an irritating thing. YOU are an irritating thing."

This time it was Eragon's turn to be miffed. But he went just a bit too far. All of his anger and frustration seemed to come out of him then, like he was just bottling it inside him and Jaide shook it up, making him explode.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean-" Jaide tried to apologize and get up, but Eragon was not through. He cut her off and pushed harder on her shoulders, saying,

"You didn't mean what? To be an irritant? God you are so vain and stupid aren't you! I told you almost everything about me and still you do not know anything! Why don't you just go back to your own damned world! We don't need someone like you here to help us! I don't need you! You should have just stayed with Galbatorix! Maybe then you would have some use!"

ERAGON! Saphira barked at him

WHAT? Do want to 'mess' with me too? Eragon snapped back.

How could you say such a thing to her! She was only playing with you!

I don't care. And with that he ran off, leaving Jaide stunned.

"Jaide, are you okay?" Arya went and knelt by Jaide who was still 'floored' by Eragon's verbal attack.

Jaide nodded and stood.

"Yeah, I guess I'm alright. A bit shook-up, but I will be fine."

Jaide's voice shook a little as she spoke. But neither Arya nor Vanir got a chance to comfort her, for she flew up and bolted very quickly in the direction of her tree house.

As she was flying she (unbeknownst to her) flew over Eragon, who was conversing with Saphira and starting to calm down, and feel sorry for what he had said. He noticed that she was going towards her tree house, and that she was crying.

Go apologize. Said Saphira.

I will. I can't believe I actually blew up in her face like that. She was only having fun with me. God, Saphira, I can not believe that I actually DID that…..

Well, if you apologize right away then you will make things right. Jaide is a very understanding person. She will accept if you are genuine enough.

Eragon drew a deep breath, and trotted off towards Jaide's.

Jaide landed on her bed, crying. She honestly didn't know that she was offending him. She was lying on her stomach, crying into her pillow. It was such a shock to her how Eragon had suddenly become so hostile.

Get a hold of your self Jaide! You never cry. You are strong, and he only yelled a little…

She kept telling herself she had to be stronger and the tears stopped for awhile. But soon she heard footsteps behind her, entering her room. She got up very quickly and turned to see who had come. She was expecting Arya or Vanir, coming to console her. But it was Eragon.

"Jaide I-" Eragon bit his lip and looked down to the floor.

"What?" She said mocking how his tone of voice had been earlier. She was sort of mad about how he had treated her.

Eragon looked up, and sat down on the bed, pulling her hands down so she would sit as well. Then he looked directly in her eyes and said,

"I'm sorry about what I said. I didn't mean it, I was just irritated earlier" He said it out loud and in her mind in the Ancient Language.

When she remained silent, he continued,

"Can you, will you, forgive me?"

"Apology is accepted. I am sorry too. I didn't mean to make you so angry."

"It's alright. I was the one who exploded for no reason. You were just playing. I should have been more mild-tempered." Eragon's apology was good enough for her.

"Thanks. But I would rather be alone right now if you don't mind."

"Well what if I don't want to leave you?"

Jaide smiled a small smile, and said,

"Well I would say that's too bad." And with that, she transported him into a river close by. A very cold river.

"AAAAHHHHHh!" Shouted Eragon as he hit the icy water.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE DID THAT!" Eragon transported himself back into her room, completely drenched with a plan in mind.

There was a flash of blue, then Eragon landed square on Jaide's bed, right next to her. He seized the moment of surprise, and grabbed her into a big, wet bear hug.

"OH MY GOD NO YOU DID NOT!" Screamed Jaide. Now SHE was all wet too.

Eragon was laughing so hard he was almost crying. Jaide shoved him off of her bed and kicked him.

"Oooo you jerk! I will give you five seconds to run for your life!"

Eragon stopped laughing and said,

"Oh really? What are you going to do, miss plan-back-fired on me?"

"Harm you. In what ever way I possibly can without crippling you for life." Said Jaide in a malevolent tone.

Eragon's eyes went small, and he thought,

Uh..Oh…

"That's right uh-oh! Now you better run like mad! ONE, TWO, FIVE!"

Then she chased him down the stairs, out side, and through the entire city.

After awhile, both got tired, and slowed to a stop. They had dried off about an hour before, but Jaide just enjoyed chasing Eragon. And Eragon was in fear of his life. (Lol, he is afraid of a giiirrrlllll)

They were laughing profusely and the elves around that area were staring at them like they had lost their minds.

"I told you…not to mess with me." Said Jaide, panting.

"No you didn't!"

"Oh. Well then I'm saying it now. DO NOT MESS WITH ME!"

Eragon started into another fit of laughter and Jaide followed suit. Then they both walked slowly back to their tree houses.


Ok sixth chap. down! please review and telll me what you think! I hope it wasnt too corny. Im sick right now so I tried to make things make sense if its totally crappy then tell me I will re-do the whole thing when I feel better!