Bella's POV

Thorn and Murtagh flew into Gil'lead. Thorn roared, challenging everyone.

Excellent! Ilrae said A worthy opponent!

"Ilrae, No-" I said, but he had already dived towards the red dragon.

Thron swerved, avoiding Ilrae. We would have hit the ground Ilrae not flipped and pulled up so he was flying besides Glaedr. Be careful, hatchling.

Sorry Glaedr. He said What now?

They're coming up to us.

Edward looked ready to spring behind me. "I can handle this. It'll be easier for Ilrae if your not on him."

He nodded and dropped. He dropped several feet, but still managed to land perfectly and unharmed.

I took my eyes unwillingly away from him, and drew Bjartwyrda. Murtagh and Thorn were almost level with us now...I had to concentrate.

And then Murtagh backed away. "Impossible!" he cried "It can't be..."

"We don't want to fight you." Oromis said simply.

Oh, yeah? Really? We don't want to-

"Enough, Ilrae." I muttered.

"You could have helped us!" Murtagh cried.

"No." Oromis said "We couldn't. You were told to change your true name, but you didn't. Eragon also tried to kill you to release you from the bonds that hold you, but you wouldn't let him." he spoke calmly.

Murtagh shook his head. "We can't change our true names. And even if I did, I have still sworn an oath of fealty to Galbatorix. And I like living...many say to die is to be courageous but..." he shook his head again. "Before I kill or capture you...Bellanamor...I am sorry that my lot killed Charli'mon."

"Go to hell, Murtagh." I hissed "You know well that you don't care. Admit it...you love serving Galbatorix."

Hurt sprung in his eyes. "I hate it." he said "But now..." he voice was cold again "This ends!"

Thorn charged at Ilrae. Ilrae was taken by surprise and thrown backwards. "You owe me, Murtagh!" I yelled.

"I don't owe you anything, elf!" I replied "Eragon repayed a debt!"

Then suddenly Mutagh screamed, and Thron was falling. Blood came from his tail...

Murtagh muttered something in the ancient language and they fell. "Fight me down here!" he challenged.

Thank you, Glaedr. Ilrae said Shall we?

Glaedr grunted in response and they dived down. I leapt off my dragon and walked towards Murtagh.

Oh looky here, Your dragon is a cripple. Ilrae taunted Murtagh.

"Ouch." I muttered.

At least you can still fly with Three legs. Glaedr added.

"This is your fault!" Murtagh exploded "I cannot heal him!"

Behind me, Edward turned. I looked around and indicated for him to leave us alone. He nodded, but stayed close by.

"I could...but I won't." I said "Enemies, remember?" I turned to Edward and nodded.

"No-No!" Murtagh was coughing "Run-"

"So you survieved, Oromis, Glaedr." Murtagh's voice had changed. It was now Galbatorix who spoke. "Greetings, Bellanamor, Ilrae."

I clutched my sword tighter. "What do you want?"

"Well...Why don't you join me?"

I laughed. "I'll never join you." I swore in the ancient language.

"Well-like Murtagh said last time you met...You're not as valuable...Saphira can still mate with Thorn. And you, Oromis and Glaedr..."

Oromis's face went white. He was having a seizure! But Oromis managed to choke "Never-"

"Then you die!" "NO!" I screamed "Edward-"

Edward charged Galbatorix-Murtagh. A blast of magic from his hand threw us back, and Galbatorix-Murtagh was about to kill Oromis. Edward was running towards them, but he'd be to late.

NO! Ilrae said, leaping into the air. He was glowing green, and his eyes flicked to Naegling, which lay beside Oromis. In a flash of green, it stabbed itself in Murtaghs leg.

Murtagh screamed. It was Murtagh who screamed, and not Galbatorix. I heard one word before they left, Return.

We were over to Glaedr and Oromis as fast as we could. "Are you OK?" I asked.

Oromis nodded weakly. I turned to Glaedr. "Get out of here, Ok?"

Ok. he said Thank you, Ilrae.

They flew away. They were alive...for now, at least. Naegling was gone though, still embedded in Murtaghs leg.

Lets make sure they really are gone. Ilrae suggested.

We flew south, following them. They didn't see us. Blood still came from Thorn's tail, and his flying was limp.

Ilrae laughed. They're going at least. I wonder if I crippled Murtagh with Naegling.

"Galbatorix or Murtagh maybe will heal him." I replied.

Ilrae sniggered. I don't think Murtagh could. Its not just a cut, Bella. I cursed it.

We flew back to Gil'lead. The fighting had stopped. As I leapt off Ilrae my guards surrounded me, and Edward put his hand around my waist.

"Islanzadi wants to see you." Irletg said "Come on."

I nodded and walked through Gil'lead, and into the fortress that once had been Durza's. Islanzadi was surrounded by guards, and her sword was drawn. "Bella. Ilrae." she said "We have won."

Excellent! Ya-Hoo! Ilrae said.

"Ilrae-the elves are forever in your debt for saving Oromis and Glaedr." Islanzadi said.

Of course. Ilrae said.

"And now Thorn has flying problems and Murtagh may have a bad leg." I said "Ilrae cursed Naegling-"

Islanzadi nodded "You do powerful things, Ilrae."

I'm so superior. He added.

I rolled my eyes and laughed.

I just like to thank BellaCullen93 for the idea that Oromis and Glaedr shouldn't die. I was going to kill them off, but really...it'll hopefully be a better story this way!