Sorrow and darkness filled the city, where it happened to be a minor earth quake has taken place. People are scattered and still in shock and surprised of the quick attack on their city. They did not whether they are free or slaves. How would he have felt, if caravan was attacked.
Eragon was tired; he made his way to the tent where beside stayed Saphira, who was attended by the healers. Saphira being along has changed his life. Now he is a dragon rider, the only free rider from Galbatorix, the king of the Empire. Murtagh and his dragon Thorn, who have pledged against their will to aid Galbatorix in this massive war.
And Murtagh happened to be his half brother. The only family left for him is Roran, his cousin and Roran's wife Katrina. Eragon would dare to take any risk in order to save them during their trouble times and danger.
Eragon's training with elf has been handy with his new sword Brisingr. Which burns as it name being pronounced. The Elves have supported him in many ways through his training. Where the entire elves believes along with their Queen Islanzadí that he could bring a new hope and freedom from Galbatrorix's rule.
Eragon feeling changes has the thought of Elves, Where he remembered Arya. The Woman he loves. A wired thing it is following for woman who has lived a century. It never occurred to whether he loved her for knowledge or anything else.
Eragon could not think any more he was too tired. He removed his armor. He looked at himself in the mirror. Even though he resembles an elf his brown eyes and golden hair have never changed. He was not muscular but he was not worthy of sight. He was fairer than any man. His muscles were well toned because of his training. Yet he felt tired. He knew tomorrow is going to a big bay in the court's of Nasuada. Nasuada has taken her father place as the leader of Varden. Whom Eragon has pledged his loyalty.
Eragon fell on to the bed which was near the mirror and closed his eyes and fell asleep.
THE DREAM
Eragon turned around and saw the rising sun which made the sky into reddish orange. He heard a dragon's scream as he turned towards it he saw Murtagh and Thron. They did not attack him but they stared at him for hope in Murtagh eyes could be felt by Eragon. He intended to go closer. Suddenly everything went to dark but he could hear a voice:
"Victory is yours for exchange of broken hearts."
Eragon opened his eyes it was just a dream. He rolled himself off the bed and wore up loin shirt and walk out of his tent. He could see saphira sleeping soundly by the tent. He did not want wake up as it was not morning yet.
Still the star remained along with darkness. He walked around the tents started to move to east side of camp. As he reached the two or three tents he found Angela, the herbalist. Looking through her it could be seen that she has not slept the night. She was planting some herbs as we have dispatched our old ones.
"The day is too early, to start work" Eragon said
"It's never too early at a war like this" replied Angela
"Yes, indeed I wish it would not long last. Lot of lives have been lots."
"It's nothing like killing your own kind" said Angela
Eragon nod in agreement. Eragon stayed silently as Angela planted her herbs. She was done I looked at Eragon and said
"Now I need some more, I need get to tent. Do you want to come along?"
"Thank you, but I want to walk to camps of Carvahall" said Eragon
"They have settled further down. And see you around'' replied Angela
Eragon went to the direction given by Angela .He could see a small number of tent settled further down. As he reached near he could see Horst sitting in a plank. He looked tired but his talents were not wasted. He was occupied fulltime on his task as a blacksmith. But he seen to worried at same time. Eragon did not want creep into his mind. Eragon sat next to Horst.
"What is in your mind Horst?" asked Eragon
"Nothing much, but I want to ask you something?"
"Go on"
"It is nothing, if I were in battle in a troop and I find one of my sons are in danger could I help them"
"It depends, if you absences do not block or cause harm to your own troop it's no big deal." replied Eragon.
"What made you raise such a question?" asked Eragon
"This thing happen to Roran, just made pop up this question" replied
"What thing happened to Roran" demanded Eragon
Horst did not want break out Eragon's patience.
"It is nothing much. When you left for Beor Mountains Roran was sent a mission as well. During the mission Roran disobeyed the captain's order in order to save his troop. When he returned to the camp he was punished with fifty lashes by Nasuada " said Horst
Eragon controlled his emotions he did not wanted reveal anything to Horst. Eragon stood up and said goodbye and made his out of there.
Fifty lashes thought Eragon how Nasuada could give an order as such. Doesn't she know how important Roran and his family were to Eragon? And for all things he and his family have done to kingdom. She repays by fifty lashes. Thoughts run by Eragon. Where he ended up walking to the castle there he found Saphira at the entrance. "What made you think that I am here?" asked Eragon
"You were meant to meet Nasuada in morning don't you remember" replied Saphira
"What is she doing here?" asked Eragon
"Nasuada intended to shift here so she could have a better view of city and the troops" replied saphira
Eragon entered the castle the guard in the door identified Eragon and let him in and pointed at a room where I will be able find Nasuada. As Eragon entered the room he found it was huge Library were there laid a huge table that is enough for hundred to sit. On top of the table laid maps and diagrams which showed flat lands, plateaus and hills. They were examined by Nasuada's subjects where stayed on front and beside her was Arya.
The discussion was basically on moving soldiers front and find resources to the present short comes. Eragon could not wait any longer his burden started to increase has he kept his anger inside him. "I seen to be no use here, if you excuse me my lady" said Eragon wanted leave the castle soon has possible All of them stood silent and finally Nasuada nod her head in agreement.
Eragon left the room as he passed the entrance of the room he came a wide window where it pointed at the sea. It caught the sight of Eragon. He wanted to look further so he moves towards the window and rested himself on the corner where he rests his shoulder on the wall. Sun has already risen up. He heard some foot steps behind him Eragon turn his head in order to see who it is, it was Arya. She Placed herself the opposite side of the window. Eragon broke the silence,
"Were you aware of Roran's punishment for disobeying?"
"Yes" replied Arya. She finished her answer in a single word.
"Why didn't you stop it?"
"Why should I stop it, you know how it's done here Eragon"
"And that's your answer for Roran has gone through serving this kingdom"
Arya stayed in silence
Eragon couldn't stand this he left the castle as quickly as possible. He ran to the sea where he felt a warm welcome. And observe the ocean. He closed his eyes and he spread his mind towards the endless sea. He felt the living begins inside the ocean and beyond.
He felt the living things in the deep water. He was feeling cold has he reached the deep ocean. Something attracted beyond the waters. He could not figure it out but it felt good. It means that place is meant for him. He thought this could be the source of Galbatorix power. Saphira stayed next to him feeling what he felt. Saphira looked at him and said Hope on let's have a ride. Eragon smiled and climb over saphira. This felt good. She knows she is the most beautiful creature with a blazing blue colour. She was saphira the magnificent.
Saphira has never flown over sea. But Eragon could not feel her fear. He couldn't feel this because she never felt fear. Her heart was strong. And she believes the world could change if not she will change it.
They pass through the ocean Eragon could feel fishes below him which speard through with full freedom. He thought of himself he felt bit captivated due to Nasuada's pledge. Then suddenly he felt a fish that ran through high speed. Recalling his memory it was a falton, a fish that stays along with its own kind. But this one was alone. Alone indeed, he never thought he was alone Saphira stayed along the with her. Falton was raising its speed were saphira start increase her. It was a battle. Eragon felt funny has he been caught in the middle of the battle.
Falton started to reduce its speed so did saphira Eragon felt a relief that this minor war has ended. Eragon himself was connected t saphira's neck as flew speedly. He lifted his upper body a found out that the falton has found his family and reunited.
And he saw a land that stood on his own it was quite smaller from any he has seen. It seemed to be the mountain's top part is left over. Oromis the cripple the whole has reminded him these were isolated Island. Eragon could feel the shield that covers the island. Eragon risked passing the the shield. Nothing happened he thought it could be weaker spell or meant to paticular people.
Eragon searched for a landing spot he founded out a spot to land. He landed. The soil was wet has it rained recently. It was mostly covered with Tall trees and long grass as if there no human movement. Actually there were no wild animals. Land alleviated has he moved forward. They started move forward saphira stayed behind Eragon watching out for any danger.
As they moved forward they came across a dead end where they had to climb over. Eragon choose to walk .If there is anyone in the island they would detect them if they flew over to examine the island. It could be highly dangerous.
Eragon turned at looked at saphira. She did not like what Eragon was thinking. Saphira moved neat to end and eragon jumped over saphira and stood up and started to walk forward. Eragon used her neck to climb over .At last stood over her head. Saphira did not like the idea at the first place. She does believe she is the magninicent.
Eragon try to find out a grip to hold on he tried but there were sand and it fell over saphira's face. One open you would be inside eragon minded her temper and took hold of a root and with a single jump he landed over the land upside down. He lifted himself up and stayed in shock, it was red roses The complete land seemed to be full of roses. And he felt has it was meant to him. The armor of the flower changed his mood he was feeling weird. He pointed at saphira to hope up. She landed herself and saw this sight and closed her eyes and spread her wings. She started to fly where Eragon stopped her from flying. As they heard a voice of a dragon, it was Thorn. If Thorn is there will be Murtagh. Eragon placed his hand on his sword. But the roses attempt to change his mood.
Eragon moved forward and show an amazing structure. It was similar to a house glass. But the shape of it was different. It was in the shape of a pentagon. Glasses were long and were transparent but it was not clear as a little ruby colour was passing through it. It seemed to be mirror hanging on one side of the walls where opposite laid a bed; it was as if a group slept to gather. On top laid Murtagh.
Eragon entered the wired glass house it seems as it from outside. From the inside the roses were showing a magnificent sight. Eragon turned his sight to Murtagh who was sound asleep. He wore nothing rather than a loin cloth that covered his upper body. One of leg was bend which revealed his crack slightly. Eragon moved closer as he examined Murtagh he felt connected. He felt he belong under his arms. Eragon kept his face near Murtagh's face which was covered by dark black hair .Eragon tried to move the hair to see the complete face of Murtagh. Murtagh had clean shave his fair shin matched his dark eyebrow's and some thing more. Suddenly the eyes of Murtagh opened.
Eragon drew back and pointed the sword at Murtagh. Murtagh stood on his knee on the bed and bend over to reach his sword. As Murtagh took hold of the sword it slipped off his hand. Eragon notices there was a scar on the right hand of Murtagh. Oromis has given a good fight thought Eragon. But Murtagh face did not show any kind of hatred. It had hope has he dreamt.
"You would have had a great pleasure of killing Oromis" Eragon said
"The pleasure is mine. I didn't indent to kill Oromis and who is talking about killing people" said Murtagh
"What do you mean?" asked Eragon
"You have killed so many and you bother about the old elf" replied Murtagh
"The old elf happen to be my tutor"
"You have killed so many husband, father, brother and son." Said Murtagh
"This is how it is done."
"So be it. I think your sword has waiting to long. Take my life and let me in peace." A drop of tear fell from Murtagh's eyes has he said his final words. And let go of his guards of spells surrounding him. And dropped his head down has his gaze was over the bed.
Eragon entered his mind has he show a small child wanting the love of his mother. He saw Selena who was mother of both, Eragon and Murtagh where Murtagh ran towards her before he could he saw blades ond misery which has Murtagh has born. And he saw Eragon, himself fighting Urgals where he remained special in the mind of Murtagh. It means Murtagh had feeling for Eragon. Suddenly Murtagh blocked his mind. And Started to move away of the glass house.
Eragon took hold of Murtagh by his shoulder and pushed him into one of the glass trapping him without moving him.Eragon knew he could not last long holding Murtagh was bit stronger than Eragon. Eragon looked into the eyes of Murtagh. And took his face near to Murtagh's face kissed his lips. It was most sensitive thing that Eragon's lips have felt. Murtagh did not respond quickly he waited in confusion. Finally he let loose of his self. Eragon entered Murtagh mouth has their tongues played together.Eragon placed his hand over Murtagh's nipple and started to tease it as their kiss more passionate. And release his mouth from murtagh and started to move toward Murtagh's neck and moved down giving a pleasure of lifetime.
Eragon felt some water drops over his cheek. Eragon looked up. It was from Murtagh's eyes it due to happiness.
THE SEVENTHSAGE This Chapter stated with sorrow and Ended with Happiness. And Still more To come Send your Comments to seventhsage@rocketmail.com