"Kyra, do you love him? Do you really love him?" asked Todd and looked at her.

"Yes." cried Kyra "I love him."

Todd didn't say anything. Just looked at Kyra and started healing Murtagh. Morzan suddenly placed his hand on Kyra's shoulder.

"Don't touch me!" she said.

"I'm sorry." said Morzan and looked at Todd "I did it."

"What?" asked Kyra surprised.

"Not now." said Todd through his teeth.

"She came to me and wanted to stay with me forever. I told her to go home but she didn't want to hear about that." said Morzan "Finally we got in fight and…I used too much magic."

"Stop it." whispered Todd with tears in his eyes.

"I hate you!" yelled Kyra angrily at Morzan. She felt sad and furious at the same time. But then she looked at her father who was still trying to heal Murtagh.

"Dad!" Kyra yelled shocked when Todd fell down on the ground, breathing hard.

"I love you honey." whispered Todd and Kyra saw Murtagh getting up.

"What did you do?" asked Kyra shocked "Dad, what's wrong?"

"You love him. Be happy with him." said Todd and gave her a weak smile then looked at Murtagh "Promise me you will make her happy and take care of her like I would do."

"I promise." said Murtagh in ancient language and Todd closed his eyes.

"Dad! Dad, no!" cried Kyra but Todd didn't open his eyes.

"Kyra, calm down." said Murtagh, trying to hug her.

"Don't touch me!" she yelled and hugged Todd "No, dad, please come back!"

"Murtagh…" said Morzan "Stay here with her. I have something to deal with the king."

"What are you going to do?" asked Murtagh.

"Something I should have done long time before." said Morzan "I helped him to get a dragon and be powerful…and he didn't want to save your life. It's time to pay…there is no reason that someone dies for killing the old king. His magic can kill anyone who tries to kill him…"

"But you can't…" said Murtagh, knowing that Morzan is not strong enough to fight against Galbatorix.

"I helped him to get Shruikan…their bond is not real…I know how to brake it." said Morzan.

"Good." said Murtagh quietly, looking surprised. Kyra was still on the ground, crying.

"I'm sorry." said Morzan and went to the tower where Galbatorix was.

"Kyra, come on. Get up." said Murtagh "We have to go to a safer place."

"Come with me." said Adrian when they got near Galbatorix's towers.

"Are you sure about that? You won't try anything, right?" asked Despina.

"Yes, come." said Adrian.

"So where is everyone?" asked Despina "Is security usually that bad?"

"Huh, I don't know. But better like that." said Adrian as they entered the tower from secret door. After some moments Adrian came into the throne room with Despina and they realized no one is there. There were just two hidden soldiers who went out on Adrian's request.

"Where is the egg?" asked Despina, looking around the room.

"There." said Adrian and went to the one box. He touched it and the magic that was protecting it was gone. He opened it and got the egg in his hands. Suddenly something started to move in the egg.

"Are you doing this?" Adrian looked at Despina.

"No." she smiled and raised her hands in the air "I don't know why did you call me."

The green egg started to hatch and Adrian looked in shock as little green head popped out.

"He's beautiful." said Despina, her eyes shining. The baby dragon finally broke the egg and bit Adrian's hand.

"Ouch." said Adrian and looked at the baby dragon who just stared at him.

"Congratulations." said Despina "You're a Rider now!"

"I'm a Rider? I'm a Rider!" said Adrian happily, letting the dragon to get out of his hands. Despina smiled at him and he was so happy that he hugged her. She looked at him little bit surprised and he looked deep into her eyes.

"Um." said Despina and smiled, moving away from him.

"What was that?" asked Adrian surprised when they heard a loud sound coming from outside. Suddenly the walls started to shake and shadows were moving around the throne room. Adrian and Despina looked around surprised and soldiers came in.

"What is going on?" asked Adrian to one of the soldiers.

"We don't know…" said one of the soldiers while the ground was still shaking.

"Congratulations, dear!" said Angelina who just got into the room.

"Mum, where is everybody?" asked Adrian and everything was calm now.

"They all went to the war and your father wanted me to stay here to wait for you." said Angelina "It took me some time to convince him that you could come back."

"My dad went to the war? But he never…" said Adrian surprised.

"Yes, well, his end has to come." smiled Angelina and looked at Despina "And who is this beautiful girl?"

"My name is Despina." she said "I came with Adrian to…"

"I see you helped him." said Angelina and smiled.

"Actually…I didn't have to do anything." said Despina.

"And how's that?" asked Angelina surprised.

"The king's presence was the reason why the dragon didn't hatch." said Despina and smiled when she saw Adrian playing with the baby dragon "Dragons know when it's the right time to hatch."

"That's great." smiled Angelina.

"Where is Kyra?" suddenly asked Adrian.

"She went with everyone." said Angelina.

"What?" Adrian looked shocked "But why?"

"Decision of your father." said Angelina.

"I have to save her from there!" said Adrian upset.

"Well, that's not so close…it will take some time for you to get there." said Angelina.

"It doesn't matter!" said Adrian, taking the dragon in his hands "Let's go!"

"But you can't take baby dragon to a war! Someone can hurt you and him there." said Despina.

"Nothing will happen. I'm just going to get Kyra!" said Adrian and ran out of the throne room, Despina and Angelina followed.

"Don't touch me!" yelled Kyra through tears "Get away from me!"

"Kyra!" said Murtagh and caught her in his arms when the ground started to shake. They heard terrible noise coming from the tower. Kyra gasped when she saw Shruikan crashing into the tower, making big stone blocks to fell down.

"Kyra, come on!" said Murtagh, pulling her with him and they started to run away from the tower. When they got to the woods, they stopped to see what is going on. One part of the tower was completely destroyed. Saphira and Thorn were flying around the tower, trying to do something. Kyra looked at Murtagh who was obviously trying to concentrate to talk with Thorn.

"What are you doing?" asked Kyra when she saw Thorn flying to them.

"Stay here." said Murtagh.

"But…" tried to say Kyra, but Murtagh was already jumping on Thorn's back. Kyra just sat on the ground and kept watching what is going on with tears in her eyes. Murtagh and Thorn were trying to find a way to land on the tower but it was impossible, so Murtagh had to jump. Kyra gasped when he finally did that and almost fell down from the tower when another part of it was destroyed. Saphira and Thorn were trying to get closer but they knew everything can just crash down if they try to land there. For some moments Kyra couldn't see anything but more walls falling down on the ground in pieces. Finally dragons got closer and it seemed like they are taking someone from there. Kyra couldn't see anything clearly, just dark figures moving.

"No!" gasped Kyra when a big wave of fire completely surrounded the rest of the tower. It lasted for a moment and then a black wave of something that seemed to be magic covered the tower and disappeared into the sky. The only thing that left from the tower was one stone in the middle of the burned ground. Kyra looked at the scene in shock and then realized that two dragons landed near.

"Oh, he's alive!" whispered Kyra to herself when she saw Murtagh coming down from Thorn's back. But Murtagh hurried to get to Saphira who was carrying someone. Kyra immediately ran to them and Murtagh placed Eragon on the ground.

"Will he be fine?" asked Kyra and looked at Eragon.

"Yes, when he wakes up." said Murtagh.

"What now?" asked Kyra "Is Galbatorix…?"

"Yes, he's dead." said Murtagh, still not believing it himself "They all are."

"And they won't come back?" asked Kyra quietly.

"No." said Murtagh and looked at her "It's over."

After some moments Eragon opened his eyes, looking around shocked.

"It's over." simply said Murtagh, touching Thorn's neck. Eragon looked at Saphira, waiting for more answers. Kyra just kept looking at Murtagh and Eragon and realized they are too busy talking with their dragons. Tears appeared again in her eyes.

"Kyra, we have to go." said Murtagh, trying to grab her arm.

"Don't touch me! I'm not going anywhere with you!" cried Kyra.

"Not now, Kyra. You have to come with us." said Murtagh.

"Us?" Kyra looked at him surprised and looked at Eragon "You mean him?"

"Yes." said Murtagh "Now when Galbatorix is dead, we need to see the new king…your husband. He has to decide what happens next. Any idea where he is?"

"Umm, not really." said Kyra "But when did you agreed to all that and I didn't hear a word?"

"Saphira and Thorn…much easier communication." said Murtagh.

"Right." said Kyra annoyed "Maybe we should go back to Galbatorix's towers. They could know something about Adrian."

"Good, we're going there." said Murtagh and looked at Eragon.

"Just go!" said Kyra, looking again at the destroyed place and crying.

"Kyra, you have to come with us. You're a queen now." said Murtagh "And I'm not leaving you here. I promised to your father…"

"Don't mention my father!" yelled Kyra through tears "I don't want to see you! Just go and leave me alone!"

"Kyra, don't be silly." said Murtagh "You're coming with us."

"No! Your father killed my mother and my father is dead because of you!" yelled Kyra "I hate you! I hate you!"

"Kyra…please." said Murtagh, getting closer to her.

"No!" cried Kyra "Just…"

"Come." said Murtagh and hugged her, not letting her to get away "Come on, Thorn will take us there."

"Thorn?" Kyra looked at Murtagh in shock "No! I'm not getting close to a dragon!"

"Kyra…you're driving me crazy." said Murtagh and Thorn moved with funny expression on his face. Suddenly Eragon smiled and Murtagh looked at him.

"Thorn!" said Murtagh angrily "Don't you know when to shut up?"

"Just kiss her and save us all the drama." laughed Thorn.

"Kyra…" said Murtagh and looked deep into her eyes "Do this for him."

"Fine." said Kyra quietly after some moments and then started to cry again.

"Come with me." said Murtagh and Eragon already got on Saphira's back. Kyra stood there, not moving, and just stared at the big red dragon.

"Please…" said Murtagh and pulled her closer, taking her on Thorn's back. When they got up in the air, Kyra was shaking and she held her eyes closed.

"So what really happened there?" asked Kyra while they were flying not so fast as usual.

"Morzan broke the bond Galbatorix had with Shruikan and the dragon attacked." said Murtagh. Kyra wanted to ask more but she realized it's not a good idea to speak while flying. After some time dragons landed on the ground and Kyra opened her eyes, realizing there are king's soldiers walking near. Suddenly she saw Angelina and Adrian getting down from the horses. Then she saw something green on his shoulder.

"Oh, he's a Rider." whispered Kyra with excitement and hurried to hug Adrian. He smiled and hugged her, looking at Murtagh and Eragon. Kyra immediately explained to him what happened and Angelina stood there in shock and started to cry.

"So what's your decision as a king of Alagaësia?" asked Eragon and looked at Adrian "War continues or not?"

"The war is over…for now." said Adrian "We're going to talk about other problems in a friendly way, I hope."

"Good." said Eragon "Then I'm going back to tell them."

"Me too. I'm going to tell to the rest of the army what happened." said Murtagh.

"Wait." said Kyra and looked at Murtagh "Could you please wait a bit?"

"Sure." said Murtagh.

"Adrian, I need to talk to you." said Kyra nervously "In private."

"I have to talk to you too." said Adrian and they went away from others.

"Umm, I want to ask you something but you have to promise me you won't get angry." said Kyra quietly.

"Yeah, sure." said Adrian "Anything you want."

"Ok." said Kyra nervously "I…I was thinking about something and I know that's totally not normal but…I don't know how else to say it…I mean I love you but we…"

"It's ok." said Adrian "You can tell me whatever it is."

"I want a divorce." said Kyra and looked at him.

"Huh." said Adrian and then smiled "Ok."

"Ok?" Kyra looked at him surprised.

"Yes, actually I want that too." said Adrian and looked at her.

"So…" Kyra didn't know what to say.

"Kyra, I think we both realized we don't love each other as before." said Adrian and looked at Despina who was smiling "And she…I just don't want to make this hard for you. I know it would have been different, if it wasn't for my father."

"True." said Kyra and smiled "So you like her?"

"She's interesting." smiled Adrian "We have time."

"You know, I'm glad you're a Rider now." said Kyra "What's the dragon's name?"

"His name is Ori." said Adrian.

"Nice." said Kyra "Then this is it…"

"I'm sorry for your father." said Adrian quietly.

"See you." said Kyra quietly and smiled.

"What did you want to talk about?" asked Murtagh when Kyra got closer.

"Is there a chance to get back the body of my father?" asked Kyra with tears in her eyes.

"I don't think so. The fire destroyed everything." said Murtagh.

"I still can't believe it…I still hope it's just a dream." whispered Kyra.

"I'm sorry." said Murtagh "Is that all you wanted to say?"

"Not really. What are you going to do after?" asked Kyra.

"Get away from the Empire." said Murtagh.

"And what about Eragon?" asked Kyra.

"He tried to kill me." said Murtagh "I don't want to see him."

"Right." said Kyra quietly "So you will stay runaway forever?"

"Maybe." said Murtagh "And what are you planning to do? Change the world?"

"I don't know. I just asked Adrian for a divorce." said Kyra.

"What?" Murtagh looked at her shocked "Why?"

"It just wouldn't be right. He agreed." said Kyra "But since you promised to take care of me, maybe I should make your job easier and come with you. If you're not planning to travel on Thorn, of course!"

"We could find a way." smiled Murtagh "But from what are you running away?"

"From everything…past, memories…" said Kyra "Let's just go, ok?"

"Will you survive another ride on the dragon?" laughed Murtagh.

"Only if you hold me." smiled Kyra.

"That won't be a problem." said Murtagh "Let's go!"

The red dragon got in the air, flying high into the blue sky.

The end

Author's note: Thanks for reading. I hope you liked it. This wasn't supposed to be such a long story…but well, couldn't do anything about it. Characters that are not Paolini's should look like the actors my friend used in trailer for this story (the link for it can be found in my profile)…thanks again and see you soon!

Disclaimer:In case you don't know, I do not own any of Christopher Paolini's characters, but I do own all other characters like Kyra, Adrian, Angelina…