A/N - Hi Guys. This is my 1st Fan Fic so bear with me. Any reviews would be much appreciated!
It was a cool windy night as three companions' and their magnificent white horses cantered down the trail through the forest. This was the safest time for them to travel, now that the king, so far away on his dark throne in Uru'baen could not reach them with his mind at this distance. Although he had not left the city in over ten years, it was not wise for them to be seen, especially if word went back to Galbatorix that three elves were in his kingdom, especially with what they were relocating.
The first rider, Faolin, had a slim but strong build. He carried a yew bow slung on his back and a sword pressed against his side, with his swan feathered arrows on his opposite side. The last rider, Glenwing, has the same fair face as the first elf, with a spear in one hand and a dagger on his hip along with an extraordinary made helm upon his head. Between them rode Arya, the Queen's ambassador whose beauty was exquisite. Her long raven hair flowed out behind her as she rode. She too had a bow and quiver across her back and a sword pinned to her hip. She continuously kept watch on the object that she was carrying in a pouch
Arya could feel the uneasiness from the wildlife around them, commanding Glenwing to swap with Faolin to ready themselves for possible danger further ahead. All of a sudden, the wind changed direction, hitting them with a powerful stench of death. The horses snorted with alarm, and tossed their heads in the direction of the danger.
There was a dozen Urgals hiding amongst trees in ambush alongside a tall shade with long crimson hair. He would have almost looked human if it wasn't for the maroon eyes. The Urguls appeared as humans with bowed legs and thick arms made for crushing. They had a pair of short twisted horns which grew above their small ears.
The elves wheeled their horses around, galloping in the opposite direction. Arya's horse surged forward outrunning her companion's horses. Realising that they had been seen the Urgals ran out of their hiding places, releasing a stream of black arrows at the elven party, killing Faolin and Glenwing and their steeds. The shade jumped out from behind the tree raising his hand towards the fleeing Arya and shouted "Garjzar!"
A red bolt flashed from his palm, smiting Arya's horse. With her inhuman speed she was able to leap off her horse before it hit the floor. She quickly looked behind her, letting a cry tear through her as she saw her slain companions and thought about slaying her enemies to avenge them, quickly changing her mind and ran into the forest after she realised the shade wanted her alive, and the package she was carrying. She could hear the Urgals crashing through the forest behind her as she outran them. Within a few seconds, flames raced through the forest around her, proving escape as impossible.
An idea formed in her mind, which could prove fatal to herself, however if it worked, it meant the package would be safe for a little while longer. However, her people were out of reach, and her friends too far away. Then she realised there was another whom she could try to send it to. It was a long shot but it was better than the king reclaiming it. It was too important.
She turned around attacked the and the trio of Urgals whom had been chasing her with her sword, delivering a fatal blow, leaving them to fall to the forest floor in pain. As she saw the Shade, she quickly ran away towards a large granite crag to try and bide the amount of time she had to send the item in her care to safety. The shade suddenly dropped in front of her, causing her to change her direction back to the trail to get away from him, however the Urgals had blocked off any chance of escape. Realising this, she grabbed the sapphire stone from her pouch, and began her spell franticly to transport the item to what she hoped was where another could carry on her work.
As the stone vanished in a great emerald light, a red ball of magic smoted her, causing her to collapse and she knew no more.
A/N - Thanks for reading! I know this is very similar to the original story, however for those who've never read Eragon, I thought it would set the scene. Any reviews and feedback would be awesome!