Destiny Awaits.

Summery: 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: Thanks for the reviews! Sorry for the mega late update! I've been really busy with Christmas, coursework and revision. Sorry! But I hope you like it!

Chapter 6

Light poured through the crack in the tent and Chris woke, looking outside with blurry eyes.

Ruby lay, curled around his tent, her head resting protectively at the front, and he vaguely remembered his outburst the previous night.

Yawning, he crawled from the tent and stood, letting the sunlight bathe on him, awakening his senses from the darkness of night.

Looking around the camp, Chris noticed that no-one was up; the sun not fully risen over the plain.

The fatigue now washed away, Chris decided to take a look around the area.

The luscious green trees blew in the wind, scattering leaves and all sorts of berries and nuts to the ground.

Walking down a path that led him through a forest of trees, Chris soon found a nice empty area where he lay, gazing up at the sky with a dreamy look.

Many thoughts ran through his mind, the most prominent one being the topic of last nights discussion.

His family.

He really missed them. He wondered if they missed him too.

'Probably not' He thought with a sigh. 'They never cared, it was always Wyatt'

Wyatt.

His brother suddenly struck his mind, as did his aunt, and he soon felt extremely guilty for leaving them.

But in the end, he knew he made the right choice.

He was caged when he was there.

A prisoner in his brother's shadow.

He sighed once more and looked to the sky.

But now...now, he was free.

Suddenly a worried and angry voice rang in my head. Ruby. 'Chris! Chris! Where the hell are you!'

Chris sighed lightly, he was hoping for a bit more time to himself. 'I'm fine Ruby. I just went for a walk'

She still sounded worried. 'We thought you were taken by Galatorix's men! We're all here looking for you!'

Chris laughed slightly. 'Tell them i'm fine and i'm coming back'

Ruby gave a sigh of relief. 'Ok'

Sighing once more, Chris stood and made his way back down the path to the camp.

And as soon as he came visible to those in the clearing, he was bombarded by a thousand questions.

"Whoa!" Chris said, mind hurting from the countless voices yelling at him. "Guys, guys. I only went for a walk".

Kona spoke. "We were only worried for your safety young rider"

Chris nodded. "I understand that, and i'm sorry for worrying you all. I didn't sleep very well, I woke and decided to go for a walk to clear my head" He laughed slightly. "I'll leave a note next time".

Fira growled. "No. It will not happen again. You are the future of Alagesia and by putting yourself in danger, you are putting Alagesia in danger".

Rage built up inside of Chris. He knew he was important to Alagesia, but he had personal things that he needed to deal with aswell. Ruby ushered him to calm down, but he couldn't help himself. Fira had made him really angry.

"Well, i'm sorry if I have my own things to deal with at the moment!" Chris yelled. "They may not have been the best, but I still have a family who I left behind to come here and to be honest, they are on my mind a lot!" He calmed slightly as tears came to his eyes. "I'm sorry if I feel guilty for leaving them" And with that, he left, retreating to his tent and leaving the others in shock at his outburst.

As soon as he got to his tent, he lay down on the cot and cried. He felt bad enough for leaving his family without the others being on his back about wanting some time alone to deal with it.

Ruby's head poked through the door. 'Chris?'

"Go away" Chris whispered. He couldn't deal with anyone else at the moment, even Ruby.

'Chris...'

"Go away!"

Smoke flew out of her nostrils in a huff and she left, a small tear falling over her scales as she did.

Sighing, Chris cried himself to sleep.

Chris stood in what looked like a trance. A woman stood next to him.

"Chris? You ok?" The woman asked him. Elven ears rose above her golden brown locks of hair and blue eyes boring into him.

"Huh?" He turned to her. "Yeah. Yeah. I'm fine".

"Are you sure? You don't look so good" She said with concern and brushed some of his hair back.

"Fine" He whispered before looking trance like again. She looked at him full of concern and when he broke out, he looked at her lovingly and touched her cheek, caressing it with his thumb. "You're the one"

"What?" She seemed confused and suddenly he kissed her. She was shocked for a moment before kissing him back.

When they broke apart, he whispered. "I love you".

She smiled. "I love you too".

Then there was a flash and his mind turned dark.

Tears flooded Chris's eyes and he looked coldly at Galbatorix who lay beneath him, a large wound on his side.

"You killed her" He whispers. "Now you'll pay" And he thrust his sword into Galbatorix's heart, breathing heavily as he removed the sword and stood looking at the corpse.

Chris woke, drenched in sweat.

'So one of them dies anyway' He thought with anger. 'I can only save one of them'

Then in a more happier thought. 'And i'm in love with an elf' He chuckled. 'At least that makes Ellesmere seem more fun'

Suddenly, he felt a wave of sadness hit him. Ruby's sadness.

He sighed. He snapped at her last night with absolutely no reason.

He needed to find her and apologize. He never meant it. He was just angry.

Getting up, he left, contacting Ruby to find her.

"Ruby?" He asked, reaching out the tendrils of his mind.

'What?!' She snapped. Obviously, she was angry with him.

"I'm sorry" He said truthfully and sighed. "I was just angry. I'm sorry. I love you".

He felt her brighten slightly and then suddenly, she was next to him, nuzzling his cheek. 'I forgive you'.

Chris smiled and hugged her. "I love you so much"

'And I you, little one'. She grinned. 'Are you ready to go?'

Chris nodded and they made their way to the others.

"You can ride you're dragon now, until we get to Hedarth" Fira said before riding off. A few of the others flashed him a small smile before they too followed him.

Chris sighed as he mounted Ruby and said. "I think he's angry at me".

She flashed him a small smile as she took off. "Maybe you should apologize when we get to Hedarth"

Chris nodded as the updraft rose them higher. "I will"

And so that's what he did. As soon as they reached Hedarth, Chris put his belongings in his room and made sure Ruby was ok, before going to Fira's room to apologize.

"Fira?" Chris asked as he knocked on the door which immediately opened.

"What do you want, young rider?" Chris could hear the contempt in his voice.

Chris sighed. "I'm sorry".

"For what?" He asked. He wanted Chris to say it, as if it would make the apology better.

"For yelling at you. I understand what you and the others must be going through. Ruled by the king for so long and then hope comes and I just act like I don't care. Trust me. I do. I'm just going through some things myself right now and it's kinda taking away my thoughts and concentration. But, I am sorry. Even if i'm going through things, I shouldn't have taken it out on you when you were just worried".

Fira smiled. "No, you shouldn't. But I shouldn't have been so harsh either. You are right. You are the hope of Alagesia and after being ruled by the king for so long, we don't want anything to happen to you. But you are a person and should be allowed to have your own space when you need it. So, I too, am sorry".

Chris smiled. "Friends?"

"Friends" Fira shook Chris's outstretched hand. "And remember. Friends help each other. If you need me, I am here".

Chris smiled. "Thank you, and the same to you. I better be going, but I'll talk to you later".

Fira nodded with a smile. "I will see you later. Oh..." He paused. "Are you going to the celebration later?"

Chris nodded and grinned. "I wouldn't miss it"

Chris and Fira bid goodbye to each other and Chris went back to his room to rest before the celebration and to talk to Ruby.

'So you think you'll meet this elf at Ellesmera and fall in love with her and you also worry that she may be in danger?'

Chris nodded. 'Or that you are the one in danger'

Ruby smiled with a grin. "I will not be in danger. I am too strong'.

But Chris was too troubled by the dreams. "Don't get too over confident"

Ruby gave him a small smile. 'Everything will be ok. Eventually'

"How do you know?" Chris asked. "What if everything I have here. Everything I love. Everything that makes my life finally mine. Is taken away from me?"

'I wouldn't let that happen' She replied. Her head poked through the window and he hugged her.

"Thanks"

'No problem, little one. I am always here for you'

He smiled and she returned the gesture.

A few hours later, Chris and Ruby made their way to the large dining room where the celebration was taking place.

Food was passed 'round and eaten with joy, jokes were told, conversations were had, friends were made, and barrels upon barrels of mead were drunk.

Approximately 6 hours into the celebration, Ruby found Chris and picked him up in her massive jaws. 'We're going'.

"Aww" Chris slurred. "Why?"

'You're drunk' Was her reply.

"Ifine" Chris giggled. "Was havn fn"

Ruby sighed. 'Chris, you drunk way too much. You can't even speak properly'.

"Cn too!"

'Either way. We're going' She said and as soon as they got outside, she flapped her wings, taking them into the air.

'Why did you drink so much Chris'

He suddenly spoke serious, as if he hadn't drunk anything. "They hate me. Always have done. Gonna hate me more for leaving".

'Chris...'

"Even if I die...they'd still hate me. Why do they hate me? What did I ever do? Was I not cute, smart, strong enough? Was I a mistake?" He asked with a pained voice.

And the pain in his voice hurt Ruby too.

She knew his memories. She could feel all of his pain. She wanted to stop it, but there was nothing she could do.

'Sleep little one' She whispered, sending calming thoughts into his mind. She felt him relax and drift into a dreamless sleep. 'I promise everything will be ok. Soon. I promise'

Ruby sighed. Always his family. If they hurt him so much, why did he feel so guilty for leaving?

As she heard him mutter cries of despair in his sleep, she felt horrible.

She was supposed to be there for him.

Then how come she could protect him from everything but his family?

Why did she feel so helpless?

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