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 I'm so late! Been mega busy! Well it's here now! Enjoy!
Chapter 7.
"Choose" Galbatorix's voice called out, though Chris couldn't see where exactly he was, just the black mass that hovered above them.
Shruikan's mouth was open, flames licking the inside of his mouth. Ready to fire. Ready to kill.
"I...I...I can't" Chris stuttered, there was no way he could choose between them, he loved them both.
"Then they will both die!"
And the flames erupted, everything turned orange and a painfilled scream echoed through the air.
Chris woke with a start, a cold layer of sweat covering his skin and causing the covers to be wrapped around him in an uncomfortable manner.
Eventually untangling himself from the mess, he stood and left the room to the river, only a few minutes from the city.
He sent a quick message to Ruby as he left and a few minutes later, found himself submerged in cold water.
'Who is she?' Chris wondered about the woman in his dream. He obviously knew her and she had to be special for him to choose between her and Ruby, but who was she?
Sighing, Chris left the question, as it made his head feel worse.
He vaguely remembered drinking way to much last night and realised that was why his head was pounding.
Letting go of all thoughts, he let himself sink into a relaxed state.
Ruby found him there 30 minutes later, and though he no longer felt sweaty and hot, the headache was still raging painfully through his mind.
'Slight headache?' She laughed, trying to cheer the mood, though she knew the truth of his plight.
Chris merely glared at her, causing her to laugh again.
"Come on" She bent low, allowing him to mount her. "This will make you feel better".
With a large flap of her wings, she took off.
Wind rushed past Chris, chilling his body but relieving his headache slightly.
Chris smiled, Ruby always knew how to make him feel better.
Well…almost always. There was nothing she, nor anyone else, could say to make him feel better about his family. To rid himself of the guilt of leaving them.
It hurt; too much. Because even though they never cared, even though part of him was glad to have left, another part believed that he had let them down once again.
And that guilt ate him up every day.
Chris sighed, the dark thoughts ravaging his mind.
"Chris?" The concerned voice of Ruby broke through his thoughts.
"Yeah?"
"Are you ok?"
The fake smile rose. "Fine"
"You don't seem fine" She pressed.
"I'm fine" He snapped, sick of the interrogation.
There was nothing she could do, so why ask?
"Ok then" She relented, not angry about the snap, just confused.
"I'm sorry" Chris then said with a sigh, guilt immediately settling in. Ruby hadn't done anything. "I just really don't wanna talk about it"
She nodded. "You know I'm here for you"
He nodded. "I know".
Silence settled, it's eerie form setting around them just like the clouds.
With a sigh, Ruby took them into land. She knew that the flight would help his headache, but she also hoped he'd talk to her. They were supposed to be one, but it was more like one and a half. Half of him was connected to her, but the other half was tucked away, hidden.
She had a feeling that he was going to wear himself out if he didn't talk to someone.
Sure, he talked when he was drunk, but then, she wasn't really able to help him.
With a loud thud, the ground shaking beneath them, they landed.
Silently, he dismounted her and looked around the scenery, once again deep in thought.
Deep in guilt.
Ruby sighed and was about to say something when Fira approached them.
Chris' mood seemed to brighten slightly, and Ruby knew it was because he didn't expect Fira to ask him questions and prod him to open up.
She sighed, she'd have to talk to him later.
Fira smiled at the two as he approached and then rummaged in his pack, coming out with a book. He handed it to Chris.
"This book contains all the words of the ancient language. It's in chapters. I've also added the common greetings and customs of the elves which I suggest you learn before we reach Ellesmera. However, do not attempt any of the words as spells without consulting myself or Kona".
Chris nodded. "Thank you"
The book was hardback with a blue cover and gold writing. It was beautiful.
Fira smiled. "I must speak with the others about passing Ceris. Enjoy and be careful"
"Thank you" Chris said once more as he waved goodbye to Fira. Chris immediately opened the book.
Seeing that Chris was preoccupied and her stomach was growling, Ruby told Chris she was going hunting and took off, leaving Chris to himself.
Taking a place beside the river, he began to study what he would need for their arrival at Ellesmera.
The horn sounded, an attack was in progress. Chris ran back to the city, book tucked under his arm, calling Ruby as he went. She told him she was safe within the perimeters of the city and asked him where he was.
He replied that he was a minute out and would be ther; she needn't worry.
Suddenly, a blood curdling growl was behind him and he turned to see an urgals behind him. It gave a call and soon 10 or more urgals were behind it.
Grinning, Chris powered up an energy ball and threw it, sending four more in rapid succession.
But as one was destroyed, two more took it's place.
Chris sighed. This was getting him nowhere.
But as he began to run to the city, a scream echoed behind him and he turned to see Aldan aiming at the urgals with a bow and arrow.
But he soon ran out and the urgals approached him.
Instinct taking over, unfamiliar words left his lips.
"BRISINGR!"
He felt his energy slowly ebb away and everything turned black.
When he came to, he saw Ruby, Fira, Aldan and the twins watching him with worry.
"W…wha…happn'd" Chris slurred, his mind hazy.
"You were reckless, that's what" Fira said, once again angry that Chris had been so careless with his health.
"Fira" Aldan warned before turning his attention to Chris. "You saved my life. I am forever grateful Shur'tugal".
Chris smiled, his head clearing slightly. "You're welcome".
Aldan smiled again before shooting a glance to Fira and leaving.
Chris sighed and turned to Fira. "I'm sorry" he whispered. "I really didn't know what I was doing. The words just came out".
Fira nodded, but Chris could tell he was still angry.
"You should be more careful with the words you speak, Dragon Rider. That spell may have knocked you out, but some, if you use them when you're not ready, can kill you"
Chris was still, realisation sinking in. That was why Fira was so adamant he be careful.
Chris nodded before walking away, in shock from the fact that he could have died.
The next morning, they left hedarth and two days later, arrived at the border to Du Weldenvarden.
"Your dragon must stay to the shadows now and only come out at night. Izlanzandi wants to make sure that you are with us before announcing you. As with Eragon, she does not want to give us false hope".
Chris nodded in understanding. "How long until we get there?"
"Ceris is two hours away and Ellesmera is a couple of days away".
Chris smiled. "I can't wait to see Ellesmera"
"It is beautiful" Fira replied, smiling too.
"I bet it is" Chris smiled, his imagination running wild as to what Ellesmere looked like.
Once they reached Ceris, Fira, Aldan and the twins entered the city to restock the supplies while the rest stayed outside.
Ruby took this time to talk to Chris who had been avoiding the conversation.
"Chris?" She asked, causing him to sigh.
"If this is about my family, then leave it Ruby"
"Chris, I'm worried about you" She sighed. "Please, let me help you".
He nodded, tears in his eyes and scooted closer to her, her wing enveloping him.
He sniffed slightly and hugged her. "I just don't know why I was always such a screw up to them. Why everything I did, was wrong? Why I was compared to Wyatt? Why I was forgotten? Left alone? Treated badly? Hated?"
Tears cascaded down his face as he let all his emotions out. Ruby really couldn't understand why his family would do this to him and what she could do to make it better.
Hugging him closer, she whispered. "I don't know either little one, but it's their choice, not theirs".
Chris sighed and wiped his tears away, looking at her with pain filled eyes. "Then why do I feel like I betrayed them by leaving?"
Ruby nodded and smiled. "You haven't. They pushed you away. And you took an opportunity that was given to you. You're saving people. They'd be proud".
"They wouldn't" Chris remarked.
"Well they should" She nuzzled the top of his head. "I'm proud of you, little one. I love you"
"I love you too"
And together, they fell asleep.
They began walking again the next morning and two days later, confusion entered Chris when he saw windows carved in large trees, people, elves, in them, walking 'round, staring at himself and Ruby.
"Where are we?" He asked.
Kona smiled at him and said. "This is Ellesmera".
Yay! It's done! I'm so sorry for the long wait! I've been sooo busy! But I'm here now! Yay! Hope you enjoyed it! Please review!
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