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Aden slowly cracked open an eye as he regained conciousness. He was drowsy and couldn't remember anything. He tried to sit up but quickly found out that he couldn't. As he turned his head around and looked to his sides he almost jumped up (although he really couldn't). He was tied down by many ropes and was flying. Flying very high and very fast. The ground was so far below them Aden became nausious just looking at it.

As he turned his head up as far as it would go he saw that he was strapped on a large, bizarre, flying, steed. The...thing only had two legs ending with clawed feet, long, sharp talons coming out from them.

The creature also had wings. They were very large; probably a wingspan of about 15 feet. The wings were covered in lots of feathers of electric blue and death black. The face of the didn't look anything like the rest of the body though.

The face was a bit of a cross between a human and a fox. It had large front teeth, but were actually quite sharp. The eyes of the thing looked human, except for they were a sickly yellow color. The ears were strangly pointed, almost like an elf's, except for they were, odly furry.

The creatures, overall, were hidious. Aden had never seen anything like it and, frankly, didn't ever want to see one again. But for the moment he didn't have much of a choice, seeing as he was strapped on very tightly.

It was just now that he realized something else was riding upon the strange steed. It was mostly covered in a long, black cape and was facing forward so Aden couldn't see it's face. It's hands, however, could be seen holding the reins for the strange beast. They were scaly and green tinted, a sight that made Aden shiver.

Suddenly, Aden's memory returned.

I was shot by an arrow. The arrow made me pass out and these...things kidnapped me...Oh no! Nakia is still at the camp! Panic suddenly washed over Aden. Was Nakia still ok?

A thought suddenly reached Aden. Because he was an elf, he could use magic. And that meant that he could try and contact Nakia with his mind. He doubted he had enough energy for this, but it was worth a shot.

He began to focus on Nakia and only Nakia. He then found the nub of magic in his mind and made the contact to Nakia.

After waiting severel hours for Aden to come back Nakia faced the fact that he wouldn't be coming back. She quickly packed up the supplies and took off on her horse, leading Aden's horse along with her.

She tried moving as quickly as possible, not wanting to stick around incase the things that attacked Aden decided to come back for her. As she rode her thoughts lead to Aden. Where could he be? What happend? Deep inside Nakia was breaking down. Because she knew that without him she had no chance. And without him she felt very lonley.

She was severel miles away from where she had camped the night before when a sudden pain hit her. She had to stop the horses as she could not ride anymore.

Nakia, it is Aden, are you ok? Nakia was confused beyond reason. Was she hearing things or was Aden talking to her?

Aden? How are you talking to me? Where are you?

I don't know where I am, or who captured me. I'm flying somewhere though. And because I can use magic, I can talk to you. Nakia nodded in understanding, but then noticed that he couldn't see her nodding.

What should I do?

Go to the Varden. They are your only hope of survival. And they'll be able to help you find me.

But I don't know where the Varden is!

Continue going southeast towards the Hadarac Desert. Cross the corner of the desert and head towards the Beor Mountains. Once your in the mountains keep heading east. There will be a narrow vally, go through it. At the end is lake. Go up to the mountain across the waterfall and state your purpose of being there. After that the Varden will take care of you.

Nakia did her best to remember all of this.

I talk any longer. My magic is low and I am weak. Good luck Nakia. Stathat y safe. And then Nakia felt a sudden absence in her mind and she knew he was gone.

She quickly took out her map of Alagaesia and rolled it out. She assumed they were just a little ways outside of Daret.

As she charted out where Aden told her to go she gasped. It looked forever and ever to the Hadarac Desert, and after that she still had to travel through the Beor's, which weren't even marked on the map. It would be an achingly long journey, but Aden was in danger and Nakia wasn't going to let him die.

So she quickly mounted her hourse and guided Aden's along with her.

For hours and hours Aden just sat and stared up at the sky as the...things flew the bizarre monsters across the sky. The things didn't say a word to Aden and didn't even seem to notice that he was awake, which was fine with him. He assumed that if they did he would be shot with another arrow, as they were slung across their backs.

The sun started to fall in the horizon, leaving faint colors of gold and red with it. The things guided the creatures down and they landed roughly on the ground.

Aden was able to swerve his head around so he could see that they were now standing infront of large gates leading to a city. The thing got off of the creature and quickly untied Aden, leting him fall to the ground. He straightend himself up and gasped at what he saw.

Under the hoods of the cloaks were the Ra'zac. Aden had heard stories of them in Ellesmera, and knew that they were dangerous. Under the hoods were enlongated beaks and beady eyes.

"Weeellcome to Gil'ead," one of the Ra'zac said with a slur. "Make yourself att home, you will not be leaving." A shrill laugh erupted from them, sending shivers down Aden's spine.

They handcuffed his wrist to theirs and lead him inside the city gates.

It was late at night, so not many people were still out in the streets, but those who were gave Aden and the Ra'zac suspicious looks.

Through the streets the Ra'zac guided Aden until they were in front of a prison.

Aden's heart filled with dread as the Ra'zac guided him down severel staircases until they were in the bottom most floor. And without a word they shoved him carelesly into a cell and slammed the door behind him.

"Enjoyy," stuttered the Ra'zac as they walked away, leaving Aden very alone, and very hungry (he hadn't anything to eat sense dinner last night). He leaned against the bars of the cell as if they would just swing open by themself. As he did this he peered out of his cell and into the cell in the far corner.

He gasped.

It was Arya. She looked extremely thin. Bruises and cuts covered every inch of visable body. She was sleeping fitfully.

Aden sunk back into a cornor of his cell feeling very stupid and defeated.

Well, he thought sullenly to himself, at least I found her. Too bad I got caught in the process.

After severel hours had passed Aden finally drifted into a fitful sleep.

The next day in Uru'Baen...

King Galbatorix sat at his throne, hands crossed and eyes narrowed. The Ra'zac sat infront of him, avoiding his glare. Finally he spoke.

"There was a girl with the elf?"

The Ra'zac nodded.

"And you let her get away?" The Ra'zac simply shrunk back in their seats in fear. "Do you realize what he might of told her? What she might know?"

"We're veeeery sorry," slurred one of the Ra'zac.

"Just make sure you find her! Find her and kill her," snapped Galbatorix.

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