At that moment Mendra'kar, arrived. Murtagh and Thorn were silenced. There was evil in the air and a hunger of power. Murtagh was about to attack but Mendra'kar had sensed the attack.

Eragon and Saphira were enjoying the flight, as it had been time since they could have a ride without the need to be in apparent danger. They still remained alert for Murtagh could attack them at any moment. Rohan however seemed sick and green in the face. Nearing the Raz'ac's layer was a filthy stench. Eragon saw filthy human bones with no flesh on them on the ground. He gave an evolutionary shudder, and Rohan's worried look shocked him.

"If this is what they did to her.."

He clenched his fists. Eragon was silently relieved that he was on the same side as his brother- ' No, Murtagh is my brother. Thinking about it still caused him pain. He was also hurt about Zarroc; he had to borrow a sword from a dwarf who quite willingly lent it to him. Rohan had chosen an axe. Saphira refused to wear battle equipment so they could get there faster. We will be landing now, little one. Eragon told this to Rohan, who finally showed enthusiasm. Saphira landed smoothly. It was decided that Eragon and Rohan go search for Katrina, fight the Raz'ac if they needed to. Saphira remained outside the gate. Eragon saw Katrina, her head tied to a chainpost. With one swipe of the sword he cut the rope and Rohan took her to Saphira. Eragon had some unfinished business to settle with Raz'ac. No sooner had he thought of this, Raz'ac attempted to attack him. Eragon let loose hatred and said a word making Raz'ac die instantly, and tire him out completely. He checked Katrina's wounds, but they were beyond his knowledge to heal. Saphira flew quicker this time, with Katrina's on the verge of death. They almost reached Du Weldenwarden before Thorn flew out of nowhere, followed by another sinister creature. He scarcely saw Murtagh.

"Rohan run, take Katrina"

As they disappeared in to Ellesmera, Eragon joined the fight but as a spectator. He saw Murtagh fall and the creature chase after. Murtagh and Eragon briefly glanced at each other and started attacking the creature. It was of no use. When all hope was lost, Eragon heard some strange mysterious voice.

"er rzods"

It was a voice full of power and the creature flew away. The strange voice came from

the same man, who had met Murtagh before.

"Follow me, Murtagh , first son of Morzan"

Murtagh flew off in fright while Eragon was intrigued. It was weird. He had seen three living beasts, humans, … and all were stronger than him. Surely the elves could train him like that?

He mentioned it to Arya at Ellesmera. Without looking in his eyes,

"We know someone who has four of the seven magic scrolls, Galbatorix as the other three. It is full of Dark Magic, but powerful. He is Du kiadf. We don't like mentioning him, he betrayed the elves by learning such dark magic, but were it not for him Ellesmera would not be half as strong. Nor would Du Weldenwarden."

Eragon was showed to his quarters, and before falling asleep, he thought of Du kiadf. Sleep little one, we shall seek him tomorrow. That night Eragon had a strange dream. It was about himself holding a green sword, power flying into the sword. Then he looked at Arya in his dreams and next minute he was wide-awake. He shaved and went of to see Oromis.

"Oromis" he called.

An ancient dragon rider came out of the hut.

"Your power has increased, Shadeslayer."

"I need to find Du Kiadf"

Oromis looked shocked