AN: Sorry, I forgot to put this in here at first. Anyways,

RestrainedFreedom:

I got this idea of Shadow wolves (and the rider Edric- but not his dragon's name) from another fanfic that is not on this site. It was written by Fallen Angel on vroengaurd forums or something. I did not like how it ended but I loved the idea so I decided to try writing a fanfiction of my own. As for which parent was a shadow wolf, it was Selena. How else could anyone one person be the Black Hand? If you would really want for Murtagh to be the Shadow wolf, the Prologue just hints it is Eragon- it never says who it is, I could rewrite the next chapter...

Ilja Mitelia:

Thank you. ;)

(Prologue)
Edric approached the magnificent throne room, gazing at the intricate carvings and pictures of wolves, nature, and the moon that covered the walls.
"This place never ceases to amaze me." he gasped, still in awe of the frightening beauty of the palace.

"Dragons are not so easily impressed. However, I must admit, it is amazing..."

Edric smiled as he glanced over to his partner of mind, who, because of practicing for their upcoming mission (and the fact that the hall was small compared to his enormous dragon body), had decided to transform into (what looked like) a fair looking human.

"Kyha, (Kie-ha) you will have to watch your tongue, hearing about dragons might scare the humans once we reach Alagaesia." Edric replied, playfully.

Kyha tried to return the gesture with a show of fangs but it did not work well since he was in human form. Edric immediately burst out laughing, "You look like you've gone mad!"

"Not funny."

"Sure, whatever you say."

"When I change back into a dragon I just might have to show you what it feels like to be eaten..."

"Are you threatening me?" Edric asked innocently.

"No, just warning you..."

They stopped at the doors to the throne room and the woven guards announced their presence to the royal rulers. Upon the kings approval, they stepped inside.
The throne room was even more amazing then the magnificent halls of the palace. Even though they had been here before, the rider and dragon were still in awe. Remembering whose presence he was with, Edric went down on one knee and lowered his head.

"You need not bow to me Edric, you have my approval."
Edric nodded and rose. "You wish for me to depart now your majesty?"

"Indeed I do, however, there is one more thing you should be aware of."

Edric looked at him curiously.

"My daughter, Niduen, will accompany you on your journey."

Edric and Kyha looked a bit surprised at the idea but said nothing as the king continued.

"Also, your mission will be not only to help our young hero overthrow the evil tyrant but also to bring him back to our country."

Kyha spoke out, "I do not mean to question your orders or insult the human rider but I must know," he took a deep breath and continued, "Why bring him back here?"

The king responded with a joyful grin on his face, "It seems our rider is also a shadow wolf ."

Niduen POV:
One of the wolven guards announced Edric and his dragon and her father beckoned them to come in. 'Where is his dragon?' She thought when Edric walked into the throne room with another man. She chuckled slightly at the realization, the magnificent Kyha was now in the form of a human! She listened quietly beside the throne as her father talked to the two. She wondered why they looked surprised at her coming-she was not one of those pathetic human females and she believed this even more so than the elves. Maybe it was the fact she was princess... or maybe because the two usually did work alone. Then came the most shocking part. "It seems our rider is also a shadow wolf."
'Shadow wolves in Alagaesia!' A million thoughts raced through her mind then she thought of something. "Another shadow wolf rider!" Niduen could tell Edric was happy with the news of another wolven rider.

"Well then, you must be going now- you must reach him quickly if you are to train him for upcoming battles." Said Dicruno (Die-Crew-No), her father and king of the shadow wolves.

AN:

This story will be mainly up to you reviewers since I am still deciding the story line. SO... REVIEW! please...

By the way, I will not put up a certain number of reviews till the next chapter, I will just ask for comments or suggestions on the storyline and writing skills. I don't need Beta reviewers or anything, just opinions.

Thanks!

Draco Lucis