I do not own Eragon or any of the other characters.
I was going to update tomorrow but our football team is going to the state finals tomorrow so I won't be here.
Early the next morning Eragon awoke to find himself leaning against Shruiken's wing. He smiled and rubbed Shruiken's side with his knuckles. Shuriken woke up and snorted. Eragon laughed and stood up.
Come on, Arya wants us to address the troops about our plans to invade the capital.
Okay Eragon. Shruiken said as stood up and yawned.
Eragon noticed the lack of tents around.
I wonder where everyone went? Eragon thought.
Maybe they already left.
The two walked over and saw Arya's tent. Just when he was about to ask to come in, Arya walked out and almost ran into Eragon.
"There you are!" Arya cried.
"Arya, where has everyone gone?"
"Some of the other elves have led them on towards the capital." We can catch up rather quickly though."
Eragon turned to see the rest of the camp packing up and getting ready to go.
"Hurry Eragon!" Arya said as she quickly took down her tent with magic and mounted the nearest horse. "If we are to attack today we must attack in the early hours."
As Arya mounted her steed, Eragon hopped on Shruiken's back and he took off vertically into the sky. Eragon squeezed Shruiken's side with his legs so he wouldn't fall off. It felt wonderful to be in the sky again, even if it wasn't on Saphira. Shruiken caught up with the army quickly and sped ahead of them.
Eragon, can Shruiken see Ura'bean yet? Arya asked Eragon.
Yes I can Eragon, it's about 5 miles up ahead, just around that ridge. Don't worry, I can't see any army around the city.
Yes Arya, it's about five miles ahead.
Okay, I'll address the troops. I'll tell them to get ready for battle.
Shruiken landed near the location of the Varden soldiers and Eragon hopped off. Shruiken took off again and began to circle the troops. They looked up nervously but Eragon told them they had nothing to fear.
"Here's the plan. We will attack the front gate and hopefully destroy the archer towers before they know what's coming. Shruiken and I will go and find the king. A loss today would cause the Varden to be crushed and no hope of ever defeating the empire. This is the most important battle we will have ever fought. We must win. Losing is not an option! Today, the empire will fall!"
Shruiken roared from overhead at the sound of Eragon's words. He began to descend and landed a few yards away from Eragon. He crouched down and signaled for Eragon to get on. Eragon mounted him and Shruiken took to the sky.
As the troops approached the city walls, Eragon heard a horn sound from inside the city. The battle had begun.
Are you ready Shruiken?
As much as I'll ever be Eragon. He replied.
Eragon saw troops exiting the city walls and heading towards the Varden soldiers. He and Shruiken were waiting for the king to enter the battle astride Saphira to begin their attack. But it never came.
What is he waiting for? Eragon asked.
He wants us to come to him. Shruiken responded. It must be a trap.
If it's a fight he wants then it's a fight he'll get! Eragon yelled.
Shruiken jumped off the top of the cliff he was perched on and flew over the battle. Shruiken flew low to the ground and roasted several hundreds of enemy troops.
Don't get shot Shruiken. Eragon teased.
Sorry, couldn't resist. He responded with a chuckle.
Shruiken flew up higher again and entered the city walls. He landed outside the palace and roasted any guards that blocked the entrance. He bounded down the hallways until they got to the throne room. To Eragon's greatest surprise he saw Murtagh sitting on the throne.
"Where is Galbatorix?" Eragon yelled at his brother.
"Sorry, he isn't here." Murtagh responded.
"What?"
"It really was easy to infiltrate the city wasn't it?" Murtagh responded. "That is because only an eighth of our army is here."
"Why, your capital would be lost?" Eragon asked.
"If you can beat me, I'll tell you!" Murtagh yelled as he stood up and pulled out his sword.
Thorn suddenly flew in from the next room and picked up Murtagh. Shruiken took off and followed Thorn.
This will be easy. Shruiken said. I taught him everything he knows.
Thorn made a quick move to catch Shruiken off guard, but it didn't work. Shruiken countered it and rammed into Thorn's underbelly. He then shot a jet of flames at the red dragon. It scorched Thorn and he roared as he fell to the ground. Shruiken followed and landed beside the red dragon. He put a claw on Thorn's neck but soon realized that he was already dead.
Thorn! Cried an injured Murtagh who was a few feet away from his fallen dragon.
Eragon dismounted Shruiken and walked over to his brother who was drenched in his own blood.
Where is the king! Eragon yelled.
I don't know Eragon, he didn't tell me.
He isn't lying Eragon. Shruiken told him.
Fine then, where is Saphira?
I'll will only tell you if you promise to kill me. Said a dying Murtagh.
I promise, now where is she? Eragon said in desperation.
I don't know. Murtagh said as he coughed up more blood.
Murtagh! Eragon yelled.
I do know however, that the king no longer has her.
Then who does!
The ra'zac. Galbatorix has given her to them as long as they don't kill her. Eragon, they have been giving the permission to torture her in anyway they like as long as she lives. But Eragon, without Durza the Ra'zac cannot fully be contolled. Eragon, I'm sorry but if they get hungry enough they might… might… Murtagh never finished, he was dead.
I am sorry Eragon. About your brother, but it must have been done. Shruiken said.
Let's go and finish this war! Yelled Eragon. For the Elves, for the Varden, for my Saphira!
Well, this was my first battle that I've written. What did you think? What will happen to poor Saphira in the Ra'zac's lair. Will Eragon save her? Or will she become the Ra'zac's next meal? Please Review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!