Sorry for the long delay in another chapter. Just so none of my stories are abandoned. I have had a lot on my plate and have not done much writing. I have been working on several chapters for different stories but this is the first new chapter done. I also have had way to many ideas in my head for new stories. I have a couple of surprise in store for you all in this chapter.
Brom and Arya were sitting at a table in the library as Arya worked on her studies and Brom took the time to learn more about the races. It had been a week since Oromis and Eragon went down in the Vault of Souls. Neither of the two knew how long it would be but waited since Eragon informed the two it would take time and Saphira would alert them if there was any problems.
They had no idea where Glaedr was. He had not been seen in the last 2 days. Before that he had been working with Saphira. The two had been working on Saphira's ability to fight another dragon from the air. That had been one of the things Saphira did not to get to spend much time on in the old timeline.
Brom and Arya were brought out of their studies by Saphira. 'Brom you and Arya are requested to come the Vault'
Brom received a nod from Arya. 'We are on are way. Do you know why we were requested?'
'Yes.' Brom frowned but knew by her tine she would not answer.
"Let us see what is going on." replied Arya as she stood up.
Brom just gave a grunt before following her to the Dragons cave where the entrance was hidden. They found Saphira waiting for them with a smug look on her face. They each said their true name and walked down the long tunnle when the door opened.
E/A
Eragon, Oromis and Glaedr were waiting when Brom and Arya entered the Vault. After Cuaroc deemed them safe to enter Arya and Brom looked around. They looked around and saw all the eggs and the Eldunari. When they finished they looked to Eragon and Oromis. Both were surprised by how much Oromis seems to have changed. He looked healthier and even a little younger.
Brom decided to speak first. "Oromis Elder."
"Brom, Arya. I can see you both have questions and I or Eragon will answer them. But that needs to wait." Oromis looked at Brom. "Brom the Eldunari would like to give you the opportunity to see if one of the 26 eggs that are meant for riders will hatch for you."
Both Brom and Arya looked surprised. Eragon looked a little worried and Oromis looked a little sad. Brom did not know what to do. Another dragon. He thought of Saphira and what he had with her and the loss since her death.
Oromis saw the conflict in his friends eyes. "It is really rare for a rider to be given a second chance but it has happen. The Eldunari feel that you have earned the right. You have spent your life continuing your duties as a rider even after you lost Saphira. If you don't feel you can, that is OK. You also don't have to decide now. You have time to come down here later if you wish."
Arya had never heard of a rider getting a second chance. She was not sure she would have the strength to if she lost Firnen. She watched the emotions play out in Brom. After a few minutes she saw him take a deep breath.
Eragon was worried. He understood that this could go badly. He was not sure how his father will handle this latest bit of news. He was already dealing with a time traveling dragon rider son.
Brom took a breath and calmed his emotions. Looking at the eggs that laid in the vault he saw the hope and future of the riders. Did he have the right any more after loosing Saphira. Could he handle the worry of loosing another. They were still in a war and had to face the mad king's dragon. He knew the lose of another would destroy him.
Brom looked at the faces of those with him. Oromis had a blank look as he had when hiding his thoughts. Arya had a look of surprise. It was his son's look that helped him decide. It was a look of hope. He knew Eragon had a hard life as a rider before because he was alone. Now there was a chance for there to be 4 riders to face Galbatorix. Brom knew what he would need to do. it would be hard but it duty as a dragon rider to stand up and defend those whose could not defend them selves and to bring to justice those that needed to be brought it.
"I will see if any of the eggs will hatch for me. I rather be alone when I do and Eragon, don't get your hope up. This honor had only been granted a few time and only one ever bonded with a second dragon." Brom informed him.
"I will try not to get my hopes up. Though I will hope for the best. We need as many riders as we can get if we are to defeat Galbatorix." Eragon stated.
Arya spoke up. "I will also hope for the best."
"Brom I know this is hard for you but I have to agree with the Eldunari. If a ride was ever to be given a second chance I feel you are more then worthy. Even if one of these eggs don't hatch for you does not mean you will not be needed. You have a great deal to offer the order." Oromis spoke with pride to his friend and former student. "We will leave you so that you can take this step with out the added preassure of us watching. When you are ready we will be waiting for you."
"Thank you Oromis Elda. I will return to the house when I am finished here." Brom informed them.
Oromis and Arya were the first to leave with their dragons. Eragon waited a minute so he could wish his father good luck. When he reached the cave he saddled Saphira and they left and flew around the island and checked on the others that were close by. They returned several hours later.
When Eragon entered the small house he found both Oromis and Arya sitting at the table eating a late dinner.
Eragon asked "Has Brom not returned yet?"
Oromis answered "Not as of yet. This does give me hope that he has it in his heart to want to bond with another dragon. The Eldunari feel that one will hatch for him. We need to just be patient."
"I know I need to be. It's just the last time I only found out he was a rider at the end then not to know he was my father till months after his death. This is my chance to form that father son bond we should have been able to have if he had not died saving me last time. I know we still can if he doesn't bond and I will think no less of him." explained Eragon.
Arya looked up with a surprise look on her face. "It looks like you wont need to worry."
Eragon looked to where Arya was looking and saw Brom with a white dragon. Eragon and the others rose from their seats to greet the hatchling.
"It took a while for her to decide to hatch. As soon as I touch the egg I just knew and waited. She doesn't have name yet. I have a coupe ideas but want to wait for her to get older." Brom explained.
"Congradulations father. I hope for a long and happy life for the two of you."
"Thanks son."
Oromis gave his congratulations before turning to the other three. "With all of us with dragons now we need to start with the training. Eragon you have a lot that you missed out on last time and we all need to sit down and discuss what needs to happen after the war is over also. Brom you were a fully trained rider but your dragon has a lot to learn still and Arya you have made a good start but we need to continue. All of us need to be ready when the time come for us to be known to the rest of Alagaesia. Eragon have you had any thoughts on this?"
Eragon took a deep breath and gathered his thoughts. "When I came back I had a set of goals to complete. First was saving Arya the second retrieving the green egg. Both happen with no problems. We were even able to retrieve more then just the egg. The third was for all of us to gather so Arya and I could get the training we needed and for you, Ormis Elda to be healed. All three of those goals have been completed and we have exceeded those goals. Not only was Oromis Elda healed but Glaedr was as well. Now Brom as bonded with another dragon. With this place we are living in and the library it has we will be able to get the training that is needed to help us with our final goal. The freedom of all of Alagaesia. Hopefully we will have at least 6 months before anything happens. that will let both Brom's and Arya's dragons mature enough that they can breath fire and time enough for Glaedr and Saphira to work with them once they start. I would like to remain here till the Agaeti Blodhren. Which is about 8 months from now. I would like for us to be there for the celebration. After the celebration Arya and I will leave for the Varden. We have the twins to deal with. Hopefully Ajhad is still the leader. We will need to scry the Varden regularly to make sure things are doing well enough that we don't need to come out earlier."
Arya spoke up before Eragon could continue. "Eragon would it not be better to scry Ajhad now and warn him about the twins so that he can take care of that problem soon?"
"If you can do it without revealing me and how you came about the information. Mine and Saphira's past must stay a secret. We know the twins are spys but we don't know who else." explained Eragon.
Brom spoke up. "I might be able to help there. Arya and I can contact Hrothgar and explained that I have learned of the twins and their true loyalty. I will explained threw secret sources of their treachery against the Varden and Dwarfs."
"That may be the best. Eragon and Saphira's past must stay a secret only known to us and the Eldunari." explained Oromis.
E/A
Brom and Arya stood in front of a mirror waiting for Hrothgar to be informed of their desire to speak with him.
Arya turned to Brom "He will ask about the egg. What should we say. We can't say it hatched."
Brom took a deep breath "No Eragon and Saphira must remain a secret for now. Will say we are keeping the egg safe till we deem it safe enough for it to be brought out of hiding. We can use the attack on you as the reason."
Arya nodded and turned back to the mirror. Hrothgar Appeared in the mirror and had a look of surprise to see Brom. Both Arya and Brom greeted the dwarf king.
"Brom it has been a long time. I am surprised you have contacted us after so long and that Arya is with you." Hrotgar commented.
"As you know I had my reasons to stay away. Now after learning a few things I am wondering if it was the right thing." explained Brom.
"What has you worried old friend." asked Hrothgar.
"The egg almost fell in the mad kings hands. Arya was attacked and captured. She was able to transport the egg away in time but it was a close call. Luckily she was able to be freed. We have also discovered who sold her out." explained Brom.
A solemn king asked. "Who betrayed Arya and the rest of us?"
Arya spoke for the first time. "The twins are the only ones that it could have been. Very few knew of my rout. I have never trusted them and after this I am sure they are the ones who have been leaking Varden secrets."
Hrothgar looked worried "This could be a problem. The two of you were the two strongest magic users we had and neither of you are here. I will inform Ajihad and deal with the twins. What of the egg?
Brom decided to answer "The egg was sent to a safe place. I have decided that till we can be sure of Arya's safety that she will remain in hiding with me. Both of her companions were killed by Durza and the Urgals. Also we have learned that Durza had inslaved the Urgals with the goal of attacking Farthen Dur. The one who rescued Arya managed to kill Durza and freed the Urgals but you need to check the tunnel. There may be some sill there if they had already started getting ready for the attack."
Hroyhgar looked worried "It will be done. We will wait for your return Arya."
"Be careful. Galbatorix will want you and Ajihad dead in hopes of breaking the Varden and dividing the Dwarfs." informed Arya.
Hrothgar nodded "I will heed your warning and take steps. I don't want a clan war to break out between my people. It would leave us vulnerable to the mad king and spell the end to the Varden. I must go speak with Ajihad. Try to keep in contact."
After saying their farewells Arya ended the spell and turned to Eragon who was standing off to the side. "Now we can start our training and some planning on what can be done once we are readiy." said a solemn Eragon.
I hope the wait was worth it. I hope to have more chapter to this story and others out soon. There will be a big time jump in the next chapter.