Serena was in her room staring into the mirror, she felt good having been able to wash properly, the Varden women had brought her a dress, fingerless white gloves and a silver headpiece, she felt beautiful in it, Serena decided to visit Murtagh but she knew it would be difficult walking around the place, especially with everyone knowing she was an' elemental,
there was a knock at her door and Serena turned around "Come in" she called, a young girl about 13 entered looking nervous "I've been asked to escort you to the Rider" she said, Serena nodded and knew she was talking about Eragon, she put on her mothers white cloak and it went perfectly with her clothes, she pulled up the hood and turned to the small girl
"Lead the way" she said smiling, the young girl nodded and took Serena's hand before leading her through the dark caves, they exited and Serena's eyes widened, the small village seemed to be inside the mountains, they created a large protective wall around the village so no one would be able to find them "This way"
the girl said leading Serena down some steps, she followed her and noticed the villagers watching her, she couldn't see most of their expressions as some had veil's covering most of their faces, but others were watching her in surprise and awe "Serena" Eragon exclaimed, she smiled and hugged her cousin
"You clean up well" she said noticing his clothes, he shrugged "So do you cousin" he replied, she chuckled and turned to Ajihad "I wish to visit Murtagh" she said, he sighed but nodded "Two of my men will escort you there" he said, two men stood either side of Serena "Be carefull" Eragon said worriedly, she nodded and the men led her to what looked like a wooden cage, there were steps leading up to it and she was able to walk around it
"He's in there, we will keep a close watch" one of the guards said, she nodded and put her hands on the wooden bars while looking in, she could see him sat down in the corner with his head leaning forward, his black hair was falling into his face but she could tell he was in deep thought "Nice to see you again"
she said, his head shot up and he sighed "What are you doing here Serena?" he asked watching her, he was secretley glad she had visited him "I came to see you" she replied resting her head on the bars, he stood up and walked towards her "Why?" he asked curiously also gripping the bars, she shrugged
"I find it unfair that your being punished for your fathers actions" she replied casually, he nodded and smirked slightly "Look who suddenly became wise" he said, she chuckled "Comes with being an' elemental" she replied "Are you fighting in the battle?" he asked, she nodded "Yes, I have to Murtagh it gives the Varden a bigger chance of winning"
she explained, he sighed "What if you die?" he asked, she thought for a moment "Then I die, I'm not that big of a weapon, I haven't even controlled the fourth element yet and until I do I'm useless" she said shaking her head, he reached his hand through the bars and noticed the guards stiffen, he rolled his eyes and pushed back her hood,
it fell back onto her shoulders and he noticed the headpiece, he thought it made her look more beautiful than' before "I see the Varden have been good to you" he said, she nodded "They can be nice I suppose" she said shrugging, he put a hand on her cheek and she leaned into it "You shouldn't be fighting Serena" he said,
she sighed "I have to, it's my job as an' elemental to help win this war. Besides I deserve to be able to kill some of them for what they did to my father" she said feeling the guilt rush back to her "I should be fighting, instead I'm stuck in this box" he exclaimed angrily "Good, I'd hate to see you die" she whispered,
he heard her though "Why? I am the son of the traitor" he said bitterly, she tilted her head as his hand rested on her neck "Because you saved my life, I see some good in you despite what others might think" she admitted, his eyes widened slightly and she reached her glove covered hand through the bars, she put her hand on the back of his neck and slowly brought him closer to her, or as close as he could get between her and the wooden wall,
the gap between the bars was quite big so she rested her forehead on his "Your going to be the death of me" he said quietly, she smiled and pressed her lips softly agains't his "That's for saving me in the village" she said after pulling away, he smiled a little "That's the best appreciation gift I've received in a while" he said, she giggled
"Stay alive and you'll get another one soon" she said stepping back, his hand fell from her neck but he kept his head leaning agains't the bars "Be carefull Serena" he called as she walked away, she turned her head slightly and nodded "I will if you will" she said before carrying on, he chuckled to himself and slid down the wall of the cage until he was sitting down,
she had him craving for more even though he couldn't currently get it, which meant it was his job to stay alive until he could reach her, but he knew what could happen if she was too caught up or held down in the battle,
as much as he didn't want to admit he knew how big of a risk she was taking being in this battle, and he prayed that she knew what she was doing, otherwise it would have serious consequences.