Dysari Chapter 10
Eragon the merciful

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The elves talked outside Eragon's tent, staring at the egg in wonder. Blodgharm contacted Islandzadi and told her what had happened to Arya, along with the success of the mission. The sounds of the elf mourning echoed in his ears.

Silent tears fell down his face as he thought of Arya. We will find her, do not worry little one. Eragon shook his head, Now that Galbatorix knows how I feel about her, he will use her against me. Utter despair threatened to overcome Eragon.

Then we shall find her before she reaches Uru'Baen. Eragon looked up at the roof at his tent and lay on his back. That's just it Arya, we don't know where to look, she could be anywhere! I can think of no place they would take her besides their, surely no Helgrind again, since there is no Raz'ac to guard her nor any shades. She must still be with Murtaugh.

Eragon's eyes began to droop as the last 48 hours of constant battling and running had token it's toll on him. His eyes glazed over as his consciousness fell into his waking dreams.

Arya sat on a rock, her legs folded up, with her chin resting on her knees. Eragon stared in complete shock and realized she must be contacting him through his dreams, like she had last time.The connection severed. Did you see that Saphira? Eragon thought as he pulled on his armor. Yes, I am ready when you are, little one. Eragon sprinted out of his tent and jumped onto Arya. "Shadeslayer, where are you going in your armor?" Elestel asked. "To save Arya, tell Queen Islandzadi my plans, farewell Elestel". "Eragon, this is ridiculous! ERAGON!" She called out to him as he soared away.

She looked up as he swerved around trees to get closer to her, "Eragon".
"Where are you Arya? We have the last egg." Eragon said desperately. "Galbatorix has a secret outpost in the middle of the Hadarac Desert, in the mountains."

"Are you alright, what has he done to you?" Eragon asked, emotions overwhelming him. Eragon shook her head helplessly, "All he has asked so far is the battle plans of the Varden and the elves, he's been asking how you've gotten stronger and the extent of your powers, and how you managed to break into Uru'Baen. But I haven't said a word."

"Have you been tortured? Has that monster laid a hand on you?" Eragon's eyes scanned her beautiful face and searched her body for signs of an attack even though he knew they were in a dream and that he wouldn't know for sure until he saw her in person. A tear slid down her face as she nodded. "Eragon you must not come, the egg must hatch and you must ride into battle to save all of Alagaesia.

Galbatorix possessed Murtaugh to set me under a spell of dark magic that I have never seen, that keeps me from within an inch of death and plans to use me against you, should you attack him, there is no hope Eragon. Do not come for me."

"How can you say that to me! I'm coming for you Arya, how am I supposed to explain to Queen Islandzadi that I could of saved her daughter but didn't!" Eragon could no longer hide his emotions as tears began to furiously drop from his face. Arya's eye's widened. "This isn't about my mother and you know it Eragon, now you understand why I dismiss your pursuits for me! I knew it would not end well."

"Love is not practical, Arya. It's a foolish emotion, and yet it exists anyways. You decided to jump in front of me, these are the consequences.

Eragon flew west of the Ramr River, where they had camped and flew directly for Du Fells Nángoröth, in the Hadarac Desert. It seemed fate willed him there as well, for the wind was at their back. Arya, I am comeing.Time flew by as he and Saphira soared above the dark clouds. He decided to put more wards on himself for the battle to come. With the dawn, Eragon saw the dark mountains some 20 miles ahead. This is where Murtaugh pays for his acts once and for all. Saphira half snorted, half growled. You know yourself Eragon, you will take pity on the boy, as much as I'd like you to be, you are not merciless.Eragon thought about that, in the past weeks fate had tested him in everyway imaginable. He felt he knew himself better then anything. A thought occurred to him and he felt behind him to feel the Rock of Kuthian digging into his back. He had not noticed because of how focused he was on finding Arya.

Could I guess my true name now, I wonder? But before he could put to much thought into it he found himself approaching the mountains. He held tightly onto Saphira as she turned around the tallest mountain and Eragon noticed on the side of the village was a large encampment with the Empire's flags flowing in the wind.

We will make them regret the day they joined Galbatorix's army! Saphira unleashed a blood churning roar. As they dived down as angels bringing the wrath of god upon a town, Eragon noticed the heads turn to look at them in the sky.

Saphira unleashed a jet of fire that consumed half of the encampment. He heard screams of terror as they made the second pass but hardly paid attention to them as his bloodlust only had one target: Murtaugh. "Eragon!" shouted a booming voice. Eragon noticed Murtaugh standing on a ledge near the top of one of the mountains, next to a small structure. He continued yelling using magic to enhance his voice.

"You dare come here and destroy the empire's troops! I will have your girl friend burned for this, after I kill you." Eragon soared towards the ledge, not bothering to respond, he would let his actions do the talking.

Be careful Eragon, Anger is poison. You must purge it from you mind or else it will corrupt your better nature. "Watch out Eragon, I might decide it's time for her to die if you don't surrender" Murtaugh laughed. "I only tried to save her because she is Queen Islandzadi's daughter, not because of your perverted thoughts, Murtaugh." He saw Murtaugh acknowledge that she was a princess, and Eragon held back a smile.

Now that he knew she was royalty, he would keep her alive through the fight so he could use her against Islandzadi in the future. Too bad he will never live to make it that far. "You have no hope of saving her eather way, Galbatorix has set her under a spell to make sure of that, should you kill me, he will kill her before he lets you have her." Eragon's only response was whispering "Brisingr", Eragon had eyes only for Murtaugh as he waved his burning sword through the air.

I will find a way to release her of the spell. Thorn and Murtaugh road out to meet him. The red dragon soared at them and rose above them at the last second, expecting this Saphira dropped out of reach and rose back up once she was passed his snout. Eragon raised Brisingr and made a gash from the dragon's chest to it's groin.

The dragon howled, and Murtaugh yelled in frustration that the wound was out of reach. Thorn made a tight turn and unleashed a jet of flame and Saphira had to fold in her wings to escape the fire. She climbed the skies and the dragons leveled off and charged head on once again. This time however Saphira banked left at the lest moment and Eragon lunged, thrusting his shoulder blade into Murtaugh's stomach and they crashed onto the large ledge, 50 feet beneath them.

Eragon's body shuddered with pain absorbing some of the damage, although he fell ontop of Murtaugh, Eragon lifted up his head and noticed the rider was unconscious. Eragon got up and cast a spell as Thorn flew down to attack him, that brought her wings down wrapped around herself, with her rider unconscious she was defenseless to magic.

Eragon! BEHIND YOU Eragon did not bother to turn, he dropped to one knee and swung his leg around, and knocked Murtaugh off his feet. Eragon spit, "Trying to stab me in the back for the second time?" Eragon asked. Murtaugh looked up with shameful eyes. "I have no choice! What don't you understand about that?" Murtaugh roared and jumped to his feet, holding Zar' roc before him. "I told you how to change your name, you could of changed, do not pretend you have no choice." Eragon responded. Murtaugh spit "It is difficult when Galbatorix controls your every action."

"How do you explain killing King Hrothgarm, I saw your face when you killed him. Galbatorix was not controlling you actions then". Murtaugh's eyes widened. "Enough of this" and struck out. Eragon felt Glaedr's influence in him and knew that Murtaugh would not last long.

He brought up Brisingr to meet him, Eragon spun around and dealt a back hand blow that made Murtaugh sink to his knees under the force. He rolled to the left and slashed, the blade ripping a shallow gash into Eragon's thigh. Eragon grimaced and thrust and when Murtaugh brought his sword to meet his he stopped short and leaped into the air bringing Brisingr down.

Murtaugh brought Zar' roc up at the last moment but the force of Eragon's blow sent the sword into Murtaugh's shoulder. Murtaugh yelled out and fell onto the ground.

Should I end his life here, Saphira? Eragon stared at his former friend's back as he lay on the ground twisting in agony. What other choice do we have, he will die anyways in a matter of minutes.

Eragon could not take his eyes off of the man. An idea came to his mind and without thinking, said "Slytha". How long do you plan on having him sleep for? Saphira asked in reaction to his spell. Until Galbatorix is dead, he shall remain in his coma. Eragon did the same to the moaning dragon next to him and healed them of their more critical wounds.

Eragon drew some of the energy from Beloth the Wise so he wouldn't pass out from the lack of energy. He walked up to the structure, and darted up the steps, eager to see Arya again.

Thanks for the reviews! I Felt like updateing another one tonight for you guys. Although I should slow down, If i keep going at this rate I'm going to finish next week, So I think I'll continue the story even after the fall of you know who. Anyways, Read and Review!!