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Little one… Saphira asked as she nudged Eragon's limp body gently.
"Saphira, you heard what Oromis said. His death is inevitable." Arya said gently as she put her hand on Saphira who was leaning over her unconscious rider.
Saphira's sadness suddenly turned to rage and she roared at Arya.
I don't care about what Oromis said! She yelled.
Arya slowly backed away from Saphira and stopped next to Vanir.
"Can we save her?" Arya said so the blue dragoness couldn't hear her.
"Oromis told me that she could live but only if she follows two conditions."
"What are they?" Arya asked as she looked up at the elf.
"The first is that she must choose another rider before Eragon dies."
Arya waited patiently for Vanir to continue, but for some reason he didn't.
"What else must she do?" Arya asked curiously.
"She… she… she must be the one to kill him."
Arya stared at him for several more seconds before turning to Saphira who was apparently trying to listen in on their conversation.
"How much time does he have left?" Arya asked as she looked at Eragon who lay motionless on a bed behind Saphira.
"Oromis said only a few days, if that."
"Who will be the one to tell her?"
"Oromis said he would. He thought that if Glaedr was there, Saphira would have another dragon to support her."
"I'm afraid Saphira won't have much time to find another rider. There are enemy troops lined up just outside of the walls."
"I knew we shouldn't have drug the elves all of the way out here."
"I know, but it was necessary to victory. I don't know how Saphira will be without Eragon. She has never been separated from him for a long period of time. She may feel like she has nothing to fight for."
"She will need someone that is already skilled in battle. We don't have time for her to go all over Alagaesia looking the perfect replacement."
"We will get all of the people in the Varden and all of the elves to come and see her. Knowing Saphira, she'll want someone she already knows."
"That is true." Vanir said as he made for the door. "Oromis is coming."
Arya walked over to the door and saw as Oromis entered the tent. He walked over to Saphira and put a hand on her shoulder.
Oromis! Please tell me that you have brought good news. Saphira said as she laid her head on Eragon's body and looked up at him.
I am afraid not.
He can't die! If he dies, I'll die along with the dragons!
There is away around that. If you choose another rider, you will live. The bad thing is that in order for you to survive, you must be the one to kill him.
Saphira didn't respond but stared at Oromis as if he was insane.
Saphira, you can end his suffering now. It is the only way to save the dragon race.
Saphira slowly lifted her claw and placed it up against Eragon's throat. She rubbed him gently with her other paw. Saphira stood there for several more minutes without moving. She just sat there with her sharp claw pressed up against Eragon's throat. She knew only one push would kill him.
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Author's note: Chapter 2 will explain how Eragon got into the state he is in now. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!!!! PLEASE REVIEW!