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Eragon: Last of the Free Riders (saphiras_rider) wrote in labyrinth_rpg,
@ 2009-04-13 16:27:00

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bella swan, complete, day six, eragon and saphira

Who: Eragon, Saphira, and Bella
What: Arriving in the Illusion City
When: Day 6
Where: The edges of the city
Rating: TBD
Status: All done!

In the rush to get back to the Varden from Ellesmera, Eragon almost didn't notice the swirl of light in front of them. Saphira? he said, gently touching the dragon's conscious. What is that?

But it was too late to turn around. The winds that had pushed against them on the way to Du Weldenvarden were pushing them forwards, and before Saphira could even get her wings under her, the wind pushed them forwards to the light. The landscape around them changed almost instantly. What had once been desert was now lush and colorful, and yet somehow faded. Moving into Saphia's mind, Eragon noticed the colors were dull and bland even through her eyes. What is this place? he asked, as much to himself as to her.

I don't know, she replied, glancing around to get her bearings. It's strange. It doesn't feel like home. Or anywhere near there, honestly. I don't like the look of it.

"Me either," he replied out loud, and with a nudge of his knee, he urged her downwards. "Come on, let's check it out."

This isn't a good idea, Little One, she scolded. We have places to be, in case you've forgotten. Nasuada?

Eragon felt a twinge of guilt, but shook his head. If it's not the Empire, then we've nothing to worry about, do we? Come on, I want to know what's going on.

Though he could feel her discomfort at the idea, Saphira relented and ducked under a gust of wind. It's colder here, she commented, but landed with a gentle 'thump'. Eragon climbed off of her back, jumping to the ground with still newly discovered grace. Puzzled, he glanced around, taking in the tents and sounds that looked like some sort of Faire. A poor one, but a Faire just the same. Carvahall had very few in his time, and this certainly couldn't complete with an elven celebration, but it was happening just the same.

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saphiras_rider
2009-04-15 12:26 am UTC (link)

"Oh, I'm sure it's nothing," Eragon confirmed, though he wasn't entirely sure about that. What was wrong with this place that Saphira couldn't touch on this girl's conscious? Is it just her? he asked the dragon silently.

Maybe? Saphira answered, and he could feel her taking in their surroundings. Couldn't get anything from that creature that handed you the book, either. But others... I can feel plenty of them. A quick dive into his own mind and Eragon realized she was right. They were surrounded by people of varying emotions and thoughts. But he couldn't pick anything up from this girl, either. "Don't worry about it," he told Bella, smiling a bit, though it was a little more hesitant now. "I can always relay important messages. Did you... Did I hear you mention no leaving?" Surely she was wrong about that. Maybe you just couldn't walk out. But why shouldn't Saphira be able to fly? And they'd rescue anyone who was trapped there and get back to the Varden before it was too late and Nasuada skinned him alive.

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_bella
2009-04-15 12:54 am UTC (link)

Bella was glad when he switched topics. It kept her from dwelling too long on whether or not something was wrong with her. If the pair really could read minds, then why couldn't they read hers? Was there something wrong with her? Did her brain get damaged when she was brought over to this strange place? She would dwell on those questions when she was alone in her room again. Until then she was glad of the distraction. "It's one of the rules." She explain. Among the many things she had learned that morning, this was one of them. "Once you're here you're stuck here until you're released." She explained, trying to keep from sounding too resigned. "You're not supposed to try to leave, but even if you do..." She trailed off, not wanting to finish the thought. "There's a Labyrinth," She pointed toward the large wall at the edge of the city, "I think something happens if you can find your way through it. There's food here though, and a faire... I think." She said, pointing in the direction she'd originally been heading. "Dorms are over there." She gestured behind her.

She shifted her weight from one foot to the other, biting her lip again as she watched the pair. They'd flown in, she'd seen them land, and so in all likelihood they could probably just try to fly back out. It made sense, and yet, nothing there seemed to make sense. "You shouldn't try to go anywhere." She said, not sure why she was warning him, concern filling her tone and features. "I don't know the rule that well, I'm new too," She explained, "But... so far...nothing here makes all that much sense...and...I don't think it's safe." She had a hard time articulating her thoughts properly. Aside from the initial shock, Eragon and Sephira seemed very nice. He seemed kind, and Saphira hadn't tried to eat her, which was good enough for Bella. She didn't want to see anything happen to the pair. She didn't have a solid reason for her warning, but she felt it was necessary none the less.

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saphiras_rider
2009-04-15 09:13 am UTC (link)

Rules? They'd gone and landed in a place with rules? Eragon shook his head, a sudden pit of worry devloping in his stomach. Surely she didn't mean it? But she sounded pretty unsure of everything else here, anyway. "That's...not good news," he commented, nervousness flickering over his features. "Saphira?"

I'm on it, the brilliant blue dragon replied, lifting off with a huge push of her legs and a burst of her wings. Eragon was grateful their magic still worked, as he had the feeling there were plenty of things that would be wrong in this strange and peculiar world. He watched for a moment, focused more on his close friend than the girl they'd just met. His mind was completely linked with hers, and he felt her dismay at hitting the edges of the city where they'd just come from and being repelled. Something was keeping her from breaking a barrier, some sort of field that trapped her inside. She flew back to them, politely landing a few feet away and walking over so as to not give Bella quite so much of a start.

"I've never seen anything like it," he murmured, looking in the direction Saphira had just come from. "Then again, there's been plenty of things in the last year that I haven't seen before." Shaking his head again, this time in disbelief, he turned back to Bella, his smile quite a bit more hesitant. "Saphira and I...well, we're used to things that aren't exactly safe. I just don't know...how."

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_bella
2009-04-15 10:05 am UTC (link)

Bella watched, completely fascinated this time, as Saphira lifted off and flew away. It was like something out of a movie only 10 times more beautiful, and absolutely real. The dragon was immense, but it moved quickly and gracefully, and it was an awe-inspiring sight. It even distracted her from the fact that her hair was now soaked through, and the cold rain occasionally hit with a slight stinging speed.

When Saphira returned, Bella watched the emotions play out on Eragon's face, and wondered if the two were talking again. She gave him a brighter smile this time when he turned his attention to her, trying to be more encouraging—reassuring at the very least. She knew how it felt, and she sympathized with the pair. "There's a lot about this place that doesn't make sense." She said again, her tone soft, expressing that she understood how he felt. "If it helps though, nothing has seemed outright dangerous." She pursed her lips then, holding back her next comment: it was more like they were being kidnapped with no ransom and no intentions of return. She wasn't sure there was an actual danger present. It was just that they were abducted. She wished now that she'd watched the x-files growing up. Maybe there would have been some helpful tips for her.

"If you want, I can show you where the dorms are?" She offered, trying to be helpful after her total lack of information. "Your room comes with clothes and some belongings...mine did anyway." She shrugged, pausing. Her heart went out to the pair who were now in the same awful position she had found herself in the day before. "I'm really sorry about all this." She said again. She didn't know why she was apologizing, she had nothing to do with what was going on, but it seemed like the right thing to say. She was sorry they were here and couldn't go home. She felt horrible for everyone who found themselves stuck. It was a terrible feeling.

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saphiras_rider
2009-04-15 02:16 pm UTC (link)

With an offer like that, how could he refuse? It would've just been rude, after all. And perhaps exploring these dorms would give him an idea of what, exactly, was going on. Mostly, how to get out. And he wanted to explore the little book a bit more. It reeked of magic, but nothing he himself knew how to work. He wished desperately Oromis was there, but that obviously wouldn't be happening.

"Thank you," he replied, giving a small bow as was courtesy. She didn't get the traditional gesture of the elves, but he did want to at least treat her with respect. After all, she'd been nothing but kind to the both of them, and Eragon had the feeling that would be necessary in this place. "I take it the number on the key is the number of the room?" He glanced up at Saphira, with concern. I doubt they acommodated for you, you know.

With a huff, she cocked her head as if annoyed. Probably not. They will before long, or they'll find that entire Labyrinth burnt to a crisp. "You can walk with us," Eragon added, shooting her a smile. "If, that is, Bella doesn't mind." He turned to their new companion with a grin. Already he could feel Saphira's annoyance at being put second, but he reassured her with an image of the two of them spending plenty of time together later.

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