Chapter 38: Rematch
The three dragons flew for hours from Vroengard to Alagaesia. Sonic was eager to confront Galbatorix and end this once and for all. Tails knew what he was thinking and smirked.
You really want to battle him, don't you? The orange dragon asked. So do I. We also have to find a way and free Shadow! If he's not freed than he might die, and we don't want that.
Sonic nodded. You know I don't kill.
But you killed Thorn, Tails told him.
That was different, the dragon told Tails. He would have killed me and every one of the Varden if I hadn't stopped him. Besides, I have a feeling that Galbatorix killed Murtagh anyway.
Knowing him, he might have.
The blue male dragon nodded. We have to stop him in order to free Alagaesia from his cruel tyranny.
Tails looked at him. He, Sonic and Saphira continued to fly until they reached Uru'baen. They landed in the courtyard and walked inside, seeing that Galbatorix, Shadow and Shruikan were in the throne room with the seven Chaos Emeralds.
Galbatorix turned to face them. "Well, if it isn't the three dragons! Are you all ready to die?"
Sonic growled. We will not be the ones to die, Galbatorix. Eragon, Tails, Saphira and I will defeat you. let's just say we have a...secret weapon.
"Well, I have all of the Chaos Emeralds in my possession, and I will use them against you, Sonic! You know all about how they work and Shadow has told me everything about them. What hope do you have against me?"
You'll find out, the dragon said.
What the hell do you mean, Sonic? Shadow asked.
Sonic smirked. He launched himself at Shadow, who was taken by surprise at the sudden attack. The blue dragon pounced on him and roared, digging his claws into Shadow's chest. Shadow growled in pain and threw Sonic off but the blue dragon roared and launched a fireball at him, which hit Shadow upon impact. The evil dragon screeched and retaliated with his own flame.
Tails and Saphira watched the two dragons battle but it was clearer that Sonic was stronger because of all the Eldunari he possessed. Knuckles' Eldunari glowed, hovering in the air beside them. Sonic bit into Shadow's scales, drawing blood. Shadow roared in pain and tired to throw Sonic off but couldn't. He flapped his wings and flew in the air, crashing through the roof of the castle. Bricks tumbled to the ground but Shruikan, Saphira, Tails and Galbatorix evaded them.
Shadow flapped his wings, trying to shake Sonic off, but the dragon held on to Shadow's scaly hide. The evil dragon growled and folded his wings against his body, descending at a fast rate. Sonic's eyes widened as he realized that Shadow was dive-bombing towards the ground in an attempt to get him off and let go. He landed on the ground and saw Shadow fly down towards him, scratching Sonic with his claws.
The blue dragon screeched in pain and roared, blowing a ball of flame at the evil dragon. Shadow saw this coming and dodged, throwing a Chaos Spear at Sonic, who grinned and teleported out of the way, appearing in front of Shadow and blowing another flame at him. The evil dragon roared as the fire burned him and growled at Sonic.
You've improved, Shadow told him. But before this is over, I'll show you the true power of...Chaos Control!
He vanished in a flash of light and appeared above Sonic, slamming him down with his paw. Sonic grunted and tried to get up but Shadow's full weight was on the dragon and couldn't. Shadow lowered his snout to Sonic and growled, showing his sharp fangs.
You're pathetic, Faker. I should kill you here and now but Galbatorix wants to do that himself. Any last words before I make you lose consciousness?
Sonic looked at him, growling angrily. He opened his jaws and bit into Shadow's neck; enough to wound him but to kill him. The evil dragon roared in pain as blood leaked from the wound. Sonic then blew fire at Shadow, which engulfed the dragon. Shadow groaned and stumbled as the fire dissipated, then fell to the ground unconscious.
"Well done, Sonic," Galbatorix said. "You have grown stronger, and I know it is because of the Eldunari that you have. Speaking of which, I have a surprise of my own to even this fight out."
What do you mean? Sonic asked.
Galbatorix grinned and brought out a pouch from his cloak. He opened it and glowing gems flew out, hovering above him. Sonic's eyes widened as he recognized them instantly.
They were Eldunari.