Will Of Fire

Disclaimer: Still don't own Eragon or Eldest

Chapter 7: After The Battle

Murtagh stood over Galbatorix's body, realizing that his reign on Alagaesia was over and he was free of his bind to him. The silence of the battle field was eerie, as though the battle had come and gone but it hadn't. Soon enough, Trianna landed with Angela still on her back. She looked around then seeing the king's body. Angela didn't look surprised.

"I knew it. The king was doomed from the start." Angela said.

"But how did you know?" Murtagh said.

"That bottle Arianna took was a fast acting poison." Angela replied looking over at the body. "It can kill anyone within minutes. It was made especially for Galbatorix."

"But why?" Murtagh asked.

The two of them turned around hearing the grass rustle. Arianna was standing, still a bit weak. She looked around and leaned on Codas but the look in her eyes contradicted the weakness, it was a strong and seemingly calm look.

"My brother asked for it. Before he went to Galbatorix, he told me that he asked for a poison and that I should be the one to kill the king." Arianna replied.

"Nolan was only spying on him?" Murtagh muttered.

"Yes and he did it well." Arianna said looking around. "We have to be careful. With everyone dead, I expect that the Urgals will know that the king is dead."

"Aren't they dead?" Murtagh asked.

"No, they were heading this way last time I checked." Arianna replied.

"Then, what can we do, Arianna?" Angela asked.

"Find Eragon and Roran then flee elsewhere." Arianna stated simply.