Hey everyone I am back! Sorry for the wait. I had exams, then my friend introduced me to Game of Thrones, man I love that show. Just been a bit busy as well.As for the competition winner, it is Hylian Mage! His OC will be featured in this story. Not yet but he will turn up.
As for the chapter, I know it is short and I apologize for that.
But I hope you enjoy all the same!
Eragon P.O.V
Well here goes nothing He thought to himself.
"As you all know, a prophecy was issued earlier today. I have called you all here to shed some light on it and also explain who I am and my past. I swear on the river Styx that everything I am about to say is true" He said. Everyone inched forward in their seat, eager to hear what he has to say.
He couldn't blame them, he was still a stranger and no one knew anything of his past except Chiron.
"I did overthrow an immortal king. You may recognize the name Galbatorix I mentioned when you all first saw me. He was a tyrant I fought against in a war called the Rider War" Eragon said. Everyone looked at him with confusion and interest. No doubt because he was involved in a war they had never heard of.
"You may all be wondering why you haven't heard of him or the war. That is because I am not from this world" Everyone gasped in shock. Percy and Annabeth looked at him with wide eyes.
"I am from the land of Alagaësia. I managed to defeat the king but not before he could cast a spell on me that sent me to this land" Eragon said.
He told them of the history of his world and of the great battles that took place. Many people were brought to tears. The horrific details of the battles and tortures that happened during the war was not something these kids had heard of before. Torture and death they would know about but not like this, as they heard the tale of the Black King, they began to understand how evil he was.
He didn't go too deep into it but he definitely painted the picture of the horrible war and history of his world.
He also spoke of the Riders and their history and connection to dragons. Not like the dragons of this world, something else entirely, a creature of magic, beauty and power.
"I am the Rider mentioned from the prophecy!"
He was met with stunned silence. They knew everything they needed to know about his world and could hardly believe that one of the most powerful people from it stood before them. Annabeth moved forward towards him in order to be noticed by everyone.
"If you are a Rider, then where is your dragon?" She asked.
As if on cue there was a loud roar that echoed throughout the entire camp and maybe the whole island. The ground began to shake around all the campers. Suddenly everything stopped and it went quite again. Eragon could hear everyone's breathing slow as they waited for what was to come next.
A giant blue dragon stomped on into the amphitheatre. He could see Percy and Annabeth's eyes along with everyone else's widen tenfold. They had never seen such a huge creature before, Saphira struck the most majestic and intimidating pose she could that also showed her size and strength. Eragon stuggled to hold in a chuckle at his partner's antics.
Silence stayed in the air for minutes and it started to seem very awkward for him as everyone just simply gazed at Saphira. He could sense her impatience with them raising through their link. He could also see a small mischievous smile tug on her lips.
'Boo!' She mentally projected and everyone jumped in fright and terror. Some even screamed while others fainted for a few minutes before being woken up again.
A boy from the Ares cabin shouted "That thing talked to us in our head! It can read our minds!".
Saphira roared in his direction in anger and he narrowed his eyes dangerously.
"Never, ever, call her a thing! Her name is Saphira and she communicates this way and does not read your mind while doing so. If we had any desire to read any of your minds, we would have done so by now and attacked your mind" He said, this made everyone a little nervous.
'Yes little two-legged child. If I wanted to read you mind I would have wasted no time in attacking it!' Eragon could feel the awe pouring from their mouths as they stared at the sentient dragon.
"It is an honour to have met you Eragon and Saphira. But that is all we know of the prophecy. So my question is, who should go on this dangerous quest?" Chiron said and Eragon just smiled.
"I have a few ideas"
Arya P.O.V
She had been crying some time now. The loss of Eragon and Saphira had hit her at the core. Her best friends…gone. She didn't know how much time had passed since she had been mourning them, she guessed around a week.
Though today was not about mourning for what was lost, it was about finding the truth. Murtagh had awoken two days ago and she was going to get some answers. The interrogation was scheduled for tomorrow but she couldn't wait for that. She had to know the truth behind Eragon and Saphira's fate.
She made her way through the city dungeon and made her way to a cell surrounded by at least thirty guards. Inside this cell was Murtagh, he was drugged of course. Not to the point where he couldn't function properly but enough to prevent magic.
"Leave us" She said, one of the guards stepped forward.
"I am sorry my lady, but we have orders not to let anyone in unless it is-" He was cut off by her stern glare.
"I have come on matters concerning Eragon Shadeslayer, you will leave us" She said darkly, the guards bowed and left without a word.
Arya entered the red Rider's cell and made her way in to the man chained to the far wall. Shackles held his hands to the wall above his head and his head was done the same way. Only his legs were not chained because it was deemed unnecessary.
The Rider lifted his head at her and gave a smile, though she could see hate and anger being poured into that smile. No doubt it was because of his position. Free from Galbatorix and suddenly put in chains.
"What do I owe the pleasure?" He asked.
"I trust you know what has happened to Eragon?" She asked and he gave a slight nod.
"I do know that Galbatorix had some backup plan in case he failed to beat him"
"What is this backup plan?" Murtagh gave a shrug.
She sat there for a moment trying to gather her thoughts. Murtagh didn't know exactly what the king had planned but maybe he knew of a way to find out.
"Is there any way to find out what the king's plan was?" She asked.
He thought about this for a minute before giving a slow nod.
"There may be a way. Galbatorix refused to let anyone near his treasure room. The wards surrounding it were the strongest I have ever seen. He put all of his energy in them before the Varden arrived. I know the last egg is in there along with the Rider swords from The Fall. And possibly something else that he didn't want anyone to know about. The answer you seek may be there" He said.
She thanked him and began to make her way out of his cell when he suddenly called out to her.
"HEY! Don't leave me here, why I am chained up anyway?! I helped kill the king in case you forgot!" He shouted yanking on his chains in a desperate attempt to get free.
She turned back to face him and realized that he was right. But it was still difficult to trust him after what he has done. Though he was forced to do the things he committed. She decided to help the red Rider escape from his prison cell. Her mother would punish her, Orik, Orrin and the others would as well for this but she knew it wasn't right to keep him locked up. Yet there was something else, a thought that just made its way into her mind. A thought so real she could hardly ignore it.
She made her way to him and freed him from his chains. He looked at her with a surprised look.
"I would never have thought that you would do it. Why?" He asked but she ignored him.
"Go take a left and you will find Thorn's cell, free him. You will head to Helgrind and wait for me"
"Wait a minute, why should I do that?" He asked. The thought that had wormed into her mind pressed more than ever.
"Because it is not right considering Galbatorix had control over you. Also there is one other thing" She said and he urged her to go on.
"Eragon had every right to take the throne for himself. Now that everyone believes he is dead, even though it pains them, it opens a window of opportunity. They may want to find out what happened to them but a fool can't deny that with Eragon and Saphira out of the way, the throne can be theirs for the taking. I have no doubt that Eragon would have refused and the others would want it. But Eragon could prevent any conflicts that might arise when the others threaten each other for the throne. But no one can stop them, this country might descend into war once again. All that would stand in the way of someone taking the throne now is you. You are the most powerful person left in Alagaësia and so someone like Orrin would want you dead. Nasuada can't stop him, the people are frightened of you and with them at Orrin's back, you are guaranteed to die" She explained.
He stood there for a moment stunned, which she said made sense but also shocked him. People would kill him in his vulnerable state and prevent him from interfering with their personal and political affairs.
"This is like a game to them you see, with you gone this country will descend into chaos that will break apart all races and nations. But if you are alive then it will stop or slow down the civil war that will erupt" She said.
"A game of thrones" He said and laughed at the idea. She too gave a small laugh.
"You should leave now while you can. Your sword is being kept locked up in a room next to Thorn's cell" She said and he gave a nod.
Murtagh walked out of his cell and make his way down the hall before stopping and turning around.
"Arya, what if you are wrong?" She had already thought of that question.
"It doesn't matter if I am wrong. Either way you would have died by Orik or Orrin's hands. Now get going, I will produce an image of you in the cell long enough for you to escape" She said and he ran off out of sight.
She used her magic to make it look like Murtagh was in his cell still chained up. She was satisfied with it but knew that it was only a matter of time before the guards knew he was gone. She left the prison and the guards went back to guarding the cell.
Arya found herself in front of the king's treasure room, it was left virtually untouched from the explosion and still had strong wards. No one would be entering that room while those wards were up. And who knows how long it would have taken to get rid of them.
There was a way, Eragon or Galbatorix's Eldunarí but the king's would be locked up in the treasure room while Eragon's are being held by the Varden and refuse to open up to anyone. Arya didn't talk to them but she was sure they would attack her as well. They attacked anyone who got close to them for they did not know of their intentions. After Eragon disappeared, they trusted no one with their power.
As she sat there thinking, she considered that she may have to confront them in order to get into Galbatorix's treasure room. Not only to save the other Eldunarí but to also get the other dragon egg and see if it held anything concerning his disappearance. Yes she will have to go to them. They will help her break into the treasure room and find the secrets that are held within.
There we go folks. I added in a reference not only for fun but for an interesting plot. Eragon pretty much stopped the conflict between Nasuada and Orrin in the book when they wanted the throne. But without Eragon around to backup Nasuada, people will react differently I believe. So if you don't know I have added in pretty much two separate stories/plots together, in one world something will be happen while in the other world another important event is taking place.
Also I am going away for a week to visit my grandparents so I am thinking, if it is possible to take my laptop with me and write to my hearts content. When I get back home i will have the next chapter ready but i am not sure if this will happen at all.
Please review, it helps motivate and also lets me know how much you enjoy the story. Criticism is also welcome, i am open to ideas and suggestions.
I shall see you all at the next chapter!