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"Eragon… she's dead. We couldn't save her."
Eragon sat there for several minutes with his head pressed against the pillow behind his head.
"I would like to be alone." Eragon said as he slid out of bed and walked over to the doorway. He didn't look back as he walked out towards the tree he had fallen asleep against weeks earlier.
What had gone wrong? How did this happen? How had the love of his life die? One day they were laughing as she soared through the skies. The next, she was gone.
Slowly, Eragon reached into his pocket and pulled out a dagger that was still there from the battle. He twiddled it around his hand as thoughts raced through his head.
Shadeslayer. I don't deserve that title. True, I killed Kahn but what was the point? I wasn't fast enough. If I had listened in Oromis's classes this wouldn't have happened.
Eragon, have brought you good news. The last dragon egg is female. Shruikan said as he approached. The dragon race won't die out after all.
Shruikan, as much as I love to hear that news I really don't feel like talking.
What are you doing with that dagger? Shruikan asked worriedly as Eragon lifted the large knife to his throat.
Turn around Shruikan. I don't want you to see me dying.
Eragon! No!
You cannot stop me. It is my choice.
Eragon pressed the knife against his throat and pushed. Shruikan, who had closed his eyes, roared in agony as Eragon's blood spilled over the grass. Eragon Shadeslayer was dead.
Eragon felt his body become light as he left the physical world. He pushed up into a long passageway and felt his feet hit solid ground. The long hallway was dark and a light could be seen at the end of it. Eragon began walking down the hallway and the light grew brighter.
Suddenly, a large hole appeared in the wall and Eragon felt himself being sucked through it. He trying to find something to hold onto but there was nothing. The rider was pulled into the dark abyss and felt a familiar presence enter his thoughts.
Saphira? Eragon asked.
Yes little one. You will see me soon.
Eragon saw the room fill light and he found himself standing in a beautiful garden.
Where am I? Eragon thought.
I will explain that. A voice said from behind him.
Eragon spun around and saw a beautiful sapphire dragoness standing in front of him.
Saphira!
Eragon ran forward and wrapped his arms around his dragon's neck. Tears ran down his face as Saphira placed one of her claws on his shoulders.
I missed you so much! Never leave me again! Eragon cried.
In this world, we will never have to be separated.
Where are we?
I have waited all my life to tell you this. This is why I held secrets from you. You see, dragons don't believe in any religions because this is where we go. Each dragon and rider is sent to his or her own world to live together for all eternity. Now do you understand why I held secrets? I wanted it to be a surprise. This place contains secrets beyond al others. It is endless.
Saphira…will we ever have to leave?
Never. We can be together forever.
Well then, do you want to fly?
I have been waiting for you to ask.
Eragon climbed onto her now saddle less back and watched as she spread her wings. Saphira leapt into the air and flew off into the sunset. She roared in delight as she and her rider flew off over the horizon. They were now truly one. Finally, Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Brightscales were at peace. They were where they always wanted to be. Together forever.
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The End.
This is the end of this story. I worked hard on this last chapter to make it original. I would like to thank all of my reviewers and I really wish you could review and tell me how not only this chapter, but how this story was.
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