Disclaimer: I don't own anything

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

Author's Note: I know that this is similar to my other story but I HAD to make it.

IMPORTANT: Eragon, Saphira, Roran, and Arya are on a mission to rescue Katrina.

Prologue:

Eragon, tell the others that we are about to land.

Saphira's voice caught Eragon off guard. She hadn't spoken for hours and he was now beginning to worry.

What has gotten into you? Why haven't you been talking to me? You always seem to have something on your mind.

I sense something strange. Eragon, this is not a good idea.

Smiling, Eragon scratched Saphira's neck gently. I trust your judgment Saphira but I really don't think that we can stop Roran. He needs our help.

I guess you're right but don't take too long. I want to get out of here as fast as possible.

Saphira landed with a thud and Eragon dismounted and proceeded to help his cousin off the dragon's back.

"Roran, Saphira's worried, we need to make this fast." Eragon said, giving his cousin a quick look.

Roran didn't answer but pulled his hammer out of his belt and followed Arya to the cave entrance which Arya had just disappeared into. Wearily, Saphira nudged Eragon and pushed him into the darkness. Arya had already used a spell to light the cavern so sight was now easy.

Suddenly, a loud noise was heard and a woman shrieked. "Katrina!" Roran cried before sprinting past Arya into the darkness in front of him. Seconds later, he screamed.

Eragon, we need to get out of here now! Saphira roared.

Then, a strange voice was heard and what looked like several people came into sight. Eragon had never seen anyone like them. They were covered with gears and different things the rider had never seen.

"We are the borg." The first spoke in an odd voice. "You will be assimilated into the collective."

Eragon started to say something but it never got out. One of the strange figures walked forward and before any of the three could do anything, he held out his fist and pushed it against Saphira's neck. Two tube-like devices penetrated her scales and she roared in pain.

Saphira!

Suddenly, the strange gears began to emerge from Saphira's face as she collapsed. Before Eragon could utter the healing words, he was knocked unconscious.

Author's Note: Sorry for the short chapter. PLEASE REVIEW!!