Destiny Awaits.
Charmed X Eragon.
Summary: Chris was never treated fairly by his family. Wyatt was the golden child who everyone loved. He was just the second child. When an adventure comes his way, Chris is determined to take it and get away from his life. But will he be ready for the dangers in store?
Disclaimer: I own nothing. I don't own Eragon or Charmed. Hmm, I would like Drew Fuller though...Hehe!
AN: Ok, here's the next chappie. However, I need to make an announcement. (Clears throat) I have changed the previous chapter ever so slightly. I was going to have Chris train with Eragon for a bit and then go to the elves, but I have major writers block on that idea, so I'm having him go straight to the elves. Sorry!
Chapter Five
Later that night, when Chris and Ruby were looking out at the night sky, the stars glimmering above them, Chris said. "I wish we could have seen more".
"I believe we will see much more in Ellesmera"Ruby replied to which Chris heartily agreed.
Chris yawned as he woke and crawled out from under Ruby's wing. Wincing as his eyes adjusted to the light, he stretched his arms and legs before walking into the archway, looking out into Farthen'dur.
"Morning" Ruby said, yawning herself before standing.
"Morning" Chris replied, turning to her with a smile. "Ready for our trip?"
"Trip?" Ruby scoffed, a puff of smoke rising from her nostrils. "More like the start of an adventure!"
Chris could feel the excitement radiating from her in waves and barely made it out of the way as she ran to the entrance, her wings flapping as she rose into the air. Her scales glimmered in the light casting a red glow over Farthen'dur. She circled once before landing again with a grin.
Chris too grinned. "You're right!" Moving to the to the opposite side of the wall, he picked up his sword from where he had placed it and strapped it onto his belt before moving back and climbing onto Ruby. "Ready for breakfast?"
Ruby snapped her jaws and licked her lips hungrily as her response.
Chris laughed. "Let's go".
She turned round so she was facing Farthen'dur and jumped, angling herself toward the ground. She let them fall for a few seconds before flapping her wings, creating an up draught that allowed them to glide through the air until they reached the space outside the food tent. Landing with a thump, Chris dismounted her and they entered the large hall where they found Eragon and Arya waiting for them.
They smiled as they entered and they sat with a 'Good morning' to both of them, who replied the gesture.
"So Chris, you feeling exited?" Eragon asked him.
Chris gave a hesitant nod. "Yeah. Kinda nervous though".
Eragon smiled and gave him a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder. "You'll be fine".
Chris returned the smile. "Thanks"
Arya too smiled at him. "You have nothing to be worried about Chris".
"Thank you"
After eating, Chris bid goodbye to the two and after agreeing to meet Arya and Eragon at the west gate in an hour, Chris and Ruby returned to their quarters.
Ruby decided to go for a quick fly to stretch her wings and while she did, Chris took a wash and brushed his hair before donning his new tunic, provided by the Varden.
And after making sure that he had all the essentials in his pack, Chris made his way to the west gate.
As he and Ruby made their way to the meeting point, Ruby's wings pounding the air. Chris gave a hearty laugh and held his arms out, enjoying the cool wind blowing on his face.
"At least we'll get to fly more" Chris said and Ruby hummed in agreement.
"I will enjoy that" She replied.
Chris smiled and hugged her neck. "Me too. I love spending time with you. I hated it when I had to leave you in Valhalla, but I had no other choice".
Ruby nodded. "We shall hardly be apart now".
"I cannot argue with that" Chris replied as they descended.
Approaching the gate, Chris made out 9 figures, more dark shadows to their right, which Chris guessed were horses.
As they got closer, Chris was proved right. Eragon and Arya stood with 7 others, horses and packs nearby.
They landed and Arya approached as Chris dismounted.
"Chris. Ruby. I would like you to meet Kona, Ria, Lea, Daria, Aldan, Sean and Fira".
Chris smiled at them and made his acquaintances.
Kona was the most extravagant of the 7. Elven ears rose above his long blonde hair. Green eyes stared at him and Chris felt as if they were boring into his soul.
Ria and Lea, twins, were human, but their hair was bright red, to match their eyes and the outfit they both wore.
Daria, Aldan and Sean looked quite normal. Blonde hair with blue eyes, brown hair with blue eyes and brown hair with brown eyes.
Fira, however, looked quite unusual to Chris. Black hair donned his head, red streaks in it. His eyes were a dark midnight blue, silver pupils flashing. His hair grew down his face, like extra long sideburns, flaring out onto his cheeks and neck.
His features made him look wolf like.
"Kona and Fira will teach you while you are on your journey and the others are here for your safety" Arya continued.
"Are you and Eragon staying here then?" Chris asked.
Eragon nodded. "I have to protect the Varden from threat, as does Arya".
Chris nodded before contacting Ruby. "You ready?"
Ruby grinned. "I'm always ready".
Chris smiled at the others. "Alright. Let's go".
The others returned his smile and Kona spoke, bringing a black horse over with a knick. "This is Droas. He is a loyal, brave steed and will help you when you cannot use your dragon".
Chris gave a curt nod. "It would be my pleasure to use him". He replied politely, even though he could feel rage building up inside of Ruby.
"Stay calm" Chris warned her.
"I will try" Came the reply.
Droas nickered and Chris placed a warm, comforting hand on his muzzle, calming him.
"Let us go" Aldan said, readying his steed.
Chris nodded and mounted Droas, assuming that he would need the horse for the first part of the journey.
Eragon and Arya, in turn, bid Chris and Ruby goodbye and wished them luck and safety before leaving. A few minutes later, the horses started into a gallop; Ruby flying overhead, her scales glistening in the sunlight, illuminating the horses and their riders in a beautiful glow.
"Where are we heading?" Chris asked after a while.
Ria turned and smiled. "We are heading up the Az Ragni, to Hedarth".
Chris said his thanks before starting a conversation with Ruby.
"Are you ok?" He noticed her tenseness.
"Fine" Came one word in a hard voice.
"Ruby?"
A sigh. "Is it that bad that I feel jealous?"
Chris' eyes burrowed in confusion. "Of Droas?"
"Not just the horse" Ruby replied. "I feel so alone. I may have Saphira, but when it comes to the future of our raceā¦"
Chris nodded in understanding. "You have me" He said jokingly.
She smiled before a long laugh, smoke pluming from her nostrils. "I do"
Looking around at the vast mountain scenery, Chris himself sighed. "How long do you think we'll have to wait before we can fly?"
She seemed deep in thought. "Maybe 'til we reach the plains. There may be dangers around here that we do not know of".
Chris smiled. "They'd be no match for you".
"No they wouldn't" She gave a toothy grin.
"I'm so glad I'm not alone in this" Chris said.
"As am I" Ruby replied.
"I am the sun and you are the moon" Chris laughed.
Ruby chuckled. "Maybe you should leave the poetry to someone else".
Chris nodded, a large grin plastered on his face. "Yeah".
Ruby flew lower, gliding a few feet over Chris and Droas, the draft causing Chris' hair to blow into his eyes and she laughed in amusement.
Chris smiled. "Ha ha"
About 3 hours later, they all stopped for food and rest.
Chris yawned as he swallowed another bite of meat before rubbing his sore calves. He really wasn't used to riding a horse.
Taking a bite of sourdough bread, he turned, smiling at Ruby as she devoured another deer.
She was hidden by the darkness of the mountains, lying on the riverbed where she occasionally took drinks from the large river.
They were now at the mouth of the mountains, 3 days away from Hedarth if they rarely stopped and when they did it wasn't for long.
Turning, he looked at the rest of their group. Most of them sat together, merely eating with the occasional word.
However, Fira sat by the edge of some trees, a small flute like object in his hands, music illuminating the night.
Smiling, Chris made his way over. "You play well".
"Thank you Argetlam" Fira replied, eyes shining. "I am trying to contact my brethren"
"Brethren?" Chris asked, confused.
Fira grinned, long sharp teeth shown. "The wolves. Elves can, with a lot of magic, change their looks to that of any living being, animal or plant".
Chris nodded in awe. "Are there others like you?"
"Wolf elves? No. But there are other elves who have changed their looks".
"Seems like there is definitely a lot more I need to know about this world and It's races".
Fira nodded and looked to the others who were packing up. "It seems we must go. But if you ever have any questions, please ask".
Chris nodded and smiled. "I will. Thank you"
Getting up, they both made their way to the others and packed their belongings.
"How long are we travelling now?" Chris asked.
Sean smiled. "About 5 hours before stopping for sleep".
Chris nodded. "Thank you".
For the next part of the journey, Chris was allowed to fly on Ruby and so Droas was led along by Kona.
Time seemed to fly by as the wind rushed through Chris' clothes and the movement made him forget everything else and soon they stopped for the night, pitching their tents in the cover of the trees.
However, while the others were sleeping, Chris did not. He spent the night practicing his blocks, blows, spells and manoeuvres.
A few hours into their stop, Ruby woke and looked at him in confusion.
"Little one" She yawned. "What are you doing up?"
Chris continued to work as he sighed. "Can't sleep"
"Or won't sleep" Ruby said with a raised eyebrow. "What's up?"
"I have to impress them" Chris replied.
"The elves? Why?"
"I was never good enough for my family" Tears fell from his eyes. "They never cared about what I did. I need to prepare"
Ruby shook her head and nudged his tent. "Sleep. Everything will be fine, I promise".
"Promise?" Chris whispered, only entering his tent when she nodded.
Placing his sword next to the sleeping bag and entering it, Chris fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.
Yay! I finally got my muse back! No more writers block! Woop!
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed it!
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