"We need to go the seperate ways now. And Murtagh. If I see that YOU hurt her in anyway I will use the Eldunari to kill you. Those you have with you will not help you as they are following me." Eragon said.
"This is likewise though I think I can trust you. And given our past I think I can see why you don't trust me completely. And even if I try to harm her I am more than sure the Eldunari would kill me." Murtagh said smiling. Eragon nodded and they split Eragon taking Thorn and one of the Riders towards Du Weldenvarden. Word was four of the other eggs had hatched and the other Riders would meet them at the edge of Du Weldenvarden where they would begin to spread the seeds and magic to grow the plants.
The traveled in silence until they reached there point of destination. As they landed Eragon and Thorn cast there minds out. He felt Shruikans mind stretch out as well.
Emerging from the woods were 4 dragons one pink, one yellow, one gold and red, and one silver. He realized back when he was on Vroengard the gold and red dragons egg was the one he felt as he felt the mind of the dragon inside. He wondered if the dragon would recognize the touch of his mind. Eragon also had another realization. Now there were 15 dragons and Riders around in Alagaesia. But it also meant only 15 other eggs were bound to Riders. There Riders emerged behind them were a combo of races.
There was and elf, two humans, and an Urgal. "Hello Eragon-elda. We are the youngest of the Riders. My name is Amara." said the oldest elf. She looked only about 18 but Eragon learned that looks can be deceiving.
Her dragon was also female. And it was the largest the gold and red. "This is my dragon. Her name is Glaera. In memory of the great dragon Glaedr. My close companions are Verven, and Garnen. There dragons are Tulana, and Istalri." She adressed the two humans and the silver and pink dragon. "And our Urgal companion is Garzana. She is the daughter of Nar Garzvog. Her dragons name is Nar which in there language is a title of great respect. Our dragons can now fly but like our companions that came to you cannot breathe fire. Ren you and Edoc'sil are looking as strong as ever." At his name the tan dragon roared. "Amara did you and the elves also receive the image of Omar?" Amara nodded grim.
"He is much stronger than we'd like. He and his dragon without so much as there wards beggining to wear down killed 600 soldiers. I can't imagine what would've happened had Aroughs not welcome a Rider and dragon. Or if they hadn't followed Omars words and all the soldiers there joined them. If they hadn't complied I imagine that the city would have been left in ruins." Amara said.
"I know that this is not in the matter but you look much younger than you talk." Eragon said.
"Well I expect you to be less rude. And not ask a lady her age. But if you must know I am a century older than the reign of Galbotorix. The same age as Omar. Omar was one of the humans that made an impression and a good one on the elves. I had originally somewhat... nevermind thats besides the point. But he was an ally to Galbotorix and when Galbotorix betrayed he was the only one of the Forsworn that no one knew so his dragon was the only not to get his name taken. He carried out the secret jobs that Galbotorix assigned to him. He was only a legend and we could never prove his existence. Wherever there was suspected dragon attack there were no survivors. Only once one man with a cut across his chest said 'Beware the white streak and the fire that follows' and then collapsed. When we returned Islanzadi said only one of the white dragons had been unaccounted for. Starkiller. We never had any evidence but those who lived in Teirm on the day two of the Forsworn died there were stories of a white dragon who flew over Teirm that would send Belgabad running for the hills. That was highly fabled. Shruikan was not as big as Belgabad. When Arya killed him she said his rib cage size was only about 60 feet. Belgabad was 80. However Starkillers rib cage is about 73 feet across. He is one of the largest dragons of all time."
Amara finished. "Well I think before we set off tommorow we can get some combat training in. Amara you fight first." She nodded and they placed wards upon there weapons. They began to circle eachother each wary as they knew each were fearsome warriors. She made the first lunge. She lunged her sword blurred and Eragon barely managed to block. He then swung at Amara and landed a blow. She screeched then swung her sword at him. He ducked as her sword cut off some of his hair. He also noticed that they had all had Riders swords. He then swatted aside the sword but as he turned to swing Amara was not there however she had circled around and struck him in the back. Eragon fell and as Amara tried to strike again Eragon spun and knocked aside her sword and held his blade at her chest.
"You are a worthy opponent Eragon and I would be glad to learn from you." Eragon nodded his thanks. He sparred the others and defeated them always. They may be skilled and experienced warriors but Eragon was a highly experienced Rider. He knew he could have, if in battle, have killed them save Amara as she is a very skilled warrior.
He knew he would have to kill Omar but he knew it can't be the same way as he had Galbotorix but he would have to find a way. If not then everyone who had died to beat Galbotorix would have been in vein. Then one at a time he took each of the 5 younger Riders including Ren flying. He taught them evasivness and how to fight in the air.
It was hard teaching inexperienced fliers but he managed. Verven and her dragon were very good and began to pick up how to fly. She still needed some guidence. Nar and Garzana needed the most help. NAR NO, NO,NO. WHEN YOU TURN YOU TAIL HAS TO MIMICK YOUR WINGS. THEY NEED TO BE ALIGNED SO YOU DON'T END UP BREAKING YOUR TAIL IF YOU TURN TO MUCH. Thorn instructed. IF YOU WANT TO PICK UP SPEED IN THE AIR FLAP QUICKLY THE TUCK IN YOUR WINGS. WHEN YOU BEGIN TO DECEND OPEN YOUR WINGS SO THERE ABLE TO CUT THROUGH THE AIR INSTEAD OF CATCH AIR IN THEM.
"Garzana you need to be sure that when your turning your not tugging to hard. If you are you could hurt Nars neck." Eragon instructed. She nodded and began to relax her grip on the reins of Nars saddle. They continued flying then the younger dragons paired off and sparred. However unluckily for Edoc'sil since he was the largest of the newer dragons he was paired sparring partners with Thorn. The smaller dragon was uneasy as he was only a third the reds dragon size. Thorn growled and the smaller of the dragons recoiled. Thorn swung his spiky tail and smashed it into Edoc'sil's side. The smaller dragon collapsed and then picked himself up and rammed into Thorns side. Thorn leaped into the spread his wings and tackled Edoc'sil. The small tan dragon was trapped under Thorns paw. Thorn lifted his red maw into the air and let a jet of fire into the air. Edoc'sil whipped his tail and connected with the left of Thorns massive head. Thorn roared and as Edoc'sil got up he shot a torrent of yellow flames at the ruby colored dragon. The larger dragon didn't see this coming and he stumbled backwards. Thorn then got up and swatted the smaller dragon aside with his large paw. The small dragon went down as he started to get up Thorn placed his paws over all of Edoc'sil's limbs and he could not move. As expected the larger dragon had won and Edoc'sil had been left defeated. Thorn roared. Omar turned his attention to the others. Of there combats Glaera had defeated Tulana and Nar had defeated Istalri. There was no surprise that Amara's dragon had one as Glaera had much the qualites of her Rider. Nar against Tulana however had no clear winner when Eragon had assigned them as combat parters for the day. Since Edoc'sil had fought Thorn and had made progress with his fire he was done for the day. He ordered Nar and Glaera to fight as well as Tulana and Istalri. Eragon watched and against dragons that were larger or equal in size it seemed a close match. As the sparring ended Glaera had defeated her opponent and Istalri his. Then Eragon had there Riders to sparr each other. The newer Riders at least as he let Ren rest. As the night ended more elves, he saw, were coming out of the woods on horseback.
"Who are they?" he asked Amara. "They are the elves who would grow the trees after we plant the seeds."
"Ahh. So thats what they are here for. Well me and Thorn are going to rest and I suggest you do the same. Amara nodded and Eragon climbed into his tent and fell into a deep sleep.
Omar awoke the next morning. His spies that he had immediatly sent out had reported Eragon and the other Riders had gone to plant trees to connect Du Weldenvarden and Farthen Dur. That way should need be there armies could come together. Over the past few days more and more troop came from nearby citys. Omar now had over 5000 men to his cause and his command. He could now begin his conquest and no doubt others would raise to there cause as they moved along. Back before he worked for Galbotorix his dragon was known as the fastest despite his size. He was known as the comet as not only for his name but for the white streak in the sky as he zoomed past. When he did do Galbotorix's dirty work he left none alive to know he was indeed alive. Though rumor was a single man had survived his horrific wound that lead from his shoulder to his waist and was 4 inches deep and told the elves to beware the white streak and the fire that follows then the man had died in the elves arms. Omar knew that all of the power of the Eldunari and the newer Riders could tip the scale in Eragons favor. But with his Eldunari and his power he could take the world. The next day he and his soldiers marched to Teirm. Starkillers flapping like a thunderstorm. His fire just as loud. When they reached Teirm he saw that not only the soldiers but a women was waiting for him. He recognized her from some of Eragons memory that he managed to get. She was a herbalist named Angela. Next to her was her companion the werecat Solembum. His dragon roared and the enemy army quivered with fear. Starkiller roared again and lept into the air and fell upon the soldiers like a demon. Angela cut at him and Omar lept off his dragon and drew Brightooth. He landed next to her and swung. They locked blades and stared into eachothers eyes. Omar smirked.
"Guess this wasn't in your predictions was it witch?" Omar spat.
"No it wasn't nor was Eragon returning to Alagaesia but it still happened. Galbotorix couldn't hold onto his rule and you can't acheive it." she spat back.
"No? If it not for me two of the Forsworn would still be alive. And if it wasn't for 5 of the Forsworn I would have killed Galbotorix." he said as he grinned.
"You? You were the one that killed two of the Forsworn and left Galbotorix vunerable? You are the comet?" she asked stunned.
"No I myself am not. That would be him." he gestured to the white dragon that was wreaking havoc throughout the city. "We were the most powerful force. Together we did conquer 200 of Galbotorix's Eldunari. And then as we left stole half." He said still grinning wide. A look of fear came from the herbalist's face. He broke there sword lock and kicked her in the chest. "You can join me you know. Join me and we can rule this world. You will be in my army as a feared magician. Think of it." she began to look confused. She looked as if she considered it. Then she swung her sword Albitr and Omar deflected it with his own. A hiss sounded behind him and Solembum launched at him. Omar turned and caught the werecat between the ribs. He let out one last gargled hiss and was still. Omar dumped the body off his sword and turned back to the herbalist. Tears were welling in her eyes at the sight of the dead werecat. Those tears quickly turned to anger as she leaped at him screeching. He deflected her sloppy blows easily and knocked the sword out of her hands. She turned back to use her magic and Eragon caught her in the stomach. Her eyes quickly glazed over and she slumped to the ground. He retrieved her sword and scabbard. He placed the scabbard on the opposite side of Brightooth's sheath and lept into battle with both swords in hand. As he landed he sent soldiers scattering. He had hardly lost any and his foes had lost many. The wards he had placed upon his soldiers would protect them for still quite a while longer. As long as they didn't wear it down to much. He saw his soldiers were out numbered 3 to 1 but there foes were out classed. Omar lept into battle and mowed down soldier after soldier killing all those who stood in his path. The soldiers eventually began to surrender. One by one the layed down there weapons and went to the ground begging for mercy. With a flick of his hand his army stopped. One of his generals Zach came up to him.
"Sir we have rounded up all of the commanders and soldiers. What shall we do with them?" Zach asked.
"Hmmm... kill the commanders. Try to convince the soldiers to join you. We must not leave any authority that could start up against us. Once you have found those that will join make them swear fealty. Then strip the others of there titles of anything. If they have a militant position and do not join our army I want them to have no military function anymore and I want, if they have any, riches taken. They are to have no money. The women and children may keep theres and if they don't have any give them some. But the men that do not join take there wealth and let them start from scratch. Clear?"
"Yes sir." he bowed and walked away. Omar walked over to were the commanders were. He shoved them to there knees and drew his new weapon. One at a time he raised Albitr and beheaded the commanders even as they begged for his mercy. They received none as he beheaded each and every one of them. Using his arrows he shot the last one as he was the only one to smack away his guards and run. His conquest had begun. And Omar smiled.