(A/N) Thank you everybody that reviewed and started to follow, it means a lot to me. Some people have asked me about updating sooner and honestly, if I were not up to my head in college work I would try to finish this story in a month, if possible. Anyway, here is the next chapter in this, hopefully, epic installment. Enjoy and please don't get mad at any bad English displayed.(A/N)


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Bold – thought talking

Italics – ancient language

Regular – narration/normal talking


"We are here Eragon." Saphira said waking Eragon out of his thoughts.

Eragon was so lost in thought and distracted that Saphira speaking startled him into almost falling off her back.

"Saphira don't startle me like that!" Eragon complained.

Saphira started to chuckle and responded "It's your fault for not paying attention."

"Whatever, come on lets go see what Arya wants." Eragon replied slightly embarrassed.

When the duo finally got to the meeting room, which was actually a room full of mirrors and a map of Alagaesia on the ceiling, they were surprised to see not only Arya but Nasuada, Murtagh, Orik, and Nar Garzhvog as well.

As soon as Eragon and Saphira appeared in the room Arya spoke in a grim voice "Eragon, Saphira we have a problem."


It took Eragon a moment before it dawned on him that something was, but before he could reply Saphira growled asking, "Is something wrong with the other egg?"

"No" everybody quickly responded knowing that Saphira would go into a rage if anything happened to the dragon eggs.

"The egg is safe with me Saphira and I promise it will stay that way." Murtagh spoke in the ancient language to help calm Saphira down.

Eragon put his hand on Saphira's head, "Let them tell us what is going on before we jump to conclusion."

After a moment of thought and looking at all the faces present Saphira apologized and said, "I'm sorry, my race is just entering a time of peace and I would hate to see it destroyed again."

"It's ok Saphira." Said Nasuada, "We all understand where you are coming from, but I'm afraid that the time of peace you speak of might just be destroyed by another war."

This time Eragon got angry and yelled, "What do you mean another war? For what reason is there that people must die in senseless violence again? We just ended the war with Galbatorix and…"

"Quiet!" thundered a voice in the background interrupting Eragon and effectively quieting him.

If somebody has never been in the meeting room or knows of its secrets, they would think that the voice just came out of nowhere. Everybody in the room knew differently and that the voice actually came from one of the thousand Eldunari hidden around the room.

"Eragon it is unbecoming for someone to speak wisdom and then ignore it!" Glaedr spoke.

"And you Saphira should know better than anyone that the dragon race won't get into trouble that easily!" chastised Umaroth.

"We are sorry masters." Eragon and Saphira embarrassingly replied.

"Even though this talk about war is important, it doesn't mean that you two should just start jumping to conclusions." Eragon and Saphira once again apologized.

"Now that that is over shall we explain what has happened over the past couple months?" said Orik interrupting Eragon's and Saphira's chastising.

"Yes please continue and tell us of this war you speak of." Glaedr urged.

"Where to start?" Nasuada thought. "Do you all remember right after Galbatorix was killed and we had a meeting to discuss who would take up the throne?" Nasuada asked.

Once everybody acknowledged yes she continue, "Well do you also remember that Orrin wasn't quite happy with how things ended, even though he accepted them?"

Once again yes all around "Well just a few months ago received a report that a nicely sized forced was seen leaving Surda and heading towards Belatona. The later that week while I was trying to get in contact with Orrin I got another report saying that Belatona had been seized by Orrin's forces."

"WHAT, Orrin seized Belatona?" exclaimed Eragon, Saphira, and most of the Eldunari that were listening to the conversation.

"Why would he do such a thing? What could he possibly hope to accomplish by capturing Belatona?" Eragon asked Nasuada.

"We don't know." answered Arya.

"So far all attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful." She continued. "None of our mages have been able to contact him magically, and all of out horse riding messengers have either been denied or attacked befor they could reach Surda."

"This is troubling news indeed." said Eragon.

"What will you and the riders do Eragon?" asked Orik.

"For now nothing." replied Eragon and before anyone could inject he continued "The dragon riders are a neutral force that keeps the peace, we can't just go jumping into wars without fully knowing what it going on. I shall try to contact Orrin by magic and if that does not work, then after discussing with the Eldunari, I shall go to Surda to visit the king personally. "

"Until then I must ask that everybody please not try to re-take Belatona just yet."

This time it was everybody else that yelled "WHAT!".

"Why shouldn't we try to re-take Belatona now?" questioned Murtagh. "I hate to say this but I have proven before that I can handle a city full of soldiers by myself, so there is no need to worry about other people dying."

"No Murtagh that is something that definitely can't happen." Responded Eragon.

Arya who had been quite this whole time decided to speak up then. "I agree with Eragon Murtagh. We are dragon riders; we cannot just go and intervene in affairs unless we know completely what is going on, especially if war might be the consequence."

"While it is true if even one of us were to fly out to Belatona we could re-take the city ourselves, we still don't have the right to do such things if the situation doesn't absolutely demand our presence." Replied Eragon.

"Even still to do nothing is just…" Murtagh said while looking away.

"Everything will be fine brother. I promise I will see what has caused Orrin to attack Belatona after 10 years of peace. Until then everyone should prepare for the worse just in case." Eragon stated.

"I shall put extra security around the entrances to the tunnels outside of Surda." Commented Orik.

"I shall have extra forces put at the other cities that could be attacked next. I will also keep attempting to get in contact with Orrin." Said Nasuada.

"I will send some of my forces to support the both of you." Added Arya. "I shall also journey to Shur'tugal Island to join you in your endeavors Eragon." Continued Arya.

"I will also come and aid you two." added Murtagh.

Eragon didn't hear Murtaugh's response because he was still digesting what Arya just said. "Arya is coming to the island? Did I really just hear her right?" Eragon wondered.

"I am just as surprised as you are Eragon, but you must pay attention right now, everybody is waiting for your response." said Saphira.

"We would be happy to have to both of you help us. I fear that with the possibility of a war coming then there are things that must be discussed among all the current riders." Eragon said.

"Good then we shall see you in a week's time." Replied Arya.

"Murtagh when you come bring the dragon egg with you. I don't want it to be caught in the chaos of the war." Said Saphira.

"Ok Saphira I will bring the egg with me." Answered Murtagh.

"If that is everything then we shall see you and Arya when you get here." Eragon said to Murtagh. "King Orik and Queen Nasuada please let us know if there are any new developments before we talk again." He continued.

Eragon looked at everyone present and saw the emotions that were on their faces. Even Arya had a look of worry, though Eragon doubted anyone else but him noticed it. Then with all the confidence he could muster he spoke to them all saying, "These are troubling times we are entering and if we hope to overcome them we must be patience and steadfast. The next time we talk I hope it will be about good news."

Everyone agreed and said their good-byes after which Eragon ended the spell. He continued to stand in the room, look at the map of Alagaesia, and wonder just what evil is spreading across the land.

Sensing her rider's emotions Saphira said, "Don't worry little one, we will get through this."

Eragon walked up beside her and started to scratch her head and say, "I'm not worried about us Saphira, after all we fought and beat Galbatorix. What I'm worried about is how these events will affect Alagaesia."

Saphira beamed happiness that after all these years the partner of her heart and mind had not changed and was still the selfless person he was when she first hatched for him.

"Come let us go inform everybody else of the news." Said Saphira.

"Yes I'm pretty sure the other riders will want to know what is happening in their home land." Eragon said as he jumped on Saphira and she flew toward where the other riders were.


As Orrin was sitting in his bedroom, a knock on his door caught his attention.

"Who is it?" asked Orrin.

"The leader of Du Vrangr Gata, a miss Trianna." The guard outside answered.

"Let her in" Orrin responded.

The doors opened to let a tall woman with dark blue hair enter.

"I take with your coming here you have agreed to join me?" Orrin said smugly with a slight grin on his face.

"If you promise to get rid of Nasuada's silly law for mages then yes, Du Vrangr Gata will help you." Trianna responded with as much venom in her voice as possible.

"Good, I shall let you know later what I will need of you. For now the guard will escort you to where your group may set up." Orrin finished as a guard came to show Trianna where Du Vrangr Gata would be posted.

As she was walking away, Trianna turned back around and told Orrin with as much power as she could muster, "Orrin if you betray me or Du Vrangr Gata I will curse you for many generations to follow."

As she left and the door closed Orrin thought, "With most of the empire's mages on my side, I will be almost unstoppable."


(A/N) Ok so done with this chapter and hopefully can get started on the next soon. To be honest this chapter is kind of disappointing in the way I had the meeting go but I think it's still a good set-up for the future chapters. Please let me know what you think and I hope you enjoyed it! (A/N)