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Master, I have captured Saphira and Thorn said that Arya is following with Emerald. We have a problem though. Murtagh said as he walked through the fort's gates.
What is that problem?
Saphira has fallen into some sort of coma. She won't wake up.
That does not surprise me. When a dragon is separated from its rider, that is a common occurrence.
Thorn should be landing soon. What will we do about the other rider?
Kill her. Since Saphira is no longer a use to us, I have something special in mind for her.
What is it?
You will see.
Murtagh hated having to listen to the king but ever since he was forced to join him, something forbid him from disobeying him. Slowly, the red rider opened a door that led to a large room. Thorn was standing next to an unconscious Saphira with Galbatorix and Shruikan not far away.
Master, the dragon is not far away from the city. She will be her in moments. Eragon is with her.
He will not be an issue. Eragon cannot use magic.
Suddenly, Galbatorix pulled out a large spike that Murtagh had never seen before.
"What is that?" Then Murtagh noticed that one of Shruikan's spikes was torn off and blood covered his back. "What did you do to Shruikan?"
"It was a punishment. He disobeyed me. I can no longer trust him."
"What will you do with him?"
"After Arya is killed, he will spend the rest of his life in my torture chambers."
Shruikan looked down at the ground and Murtagh could have sworn that he saw a tear run down the black dragon's face.
"What of Saphira?"
"I have found a use for Shruikan's spikes. They can pierce dragon scales with ease. I will kill Saphira in front of her own rider."
"What about the dragon race?"
"They will die out."
"Wait, why is Eragon even coming?"
"The prophecy told of a dragon egg in this fort. I reckon Eragon came to see if Saphira was here."
"What will you do to Eragon?"
"He will witness Saphira's death then be killed."
Suddenly, a window shattered and an emerald green dragon appeared and landed with a thud on the floor. Arya and Eragon jumped off his back and ran towards the king, hoping to catch him off guard.
The king was not to be caught off guard however. He held out his hand and Eragon and Arya were bound by chains that were lying on the floor. Emerald, who feared for Arya's life, tried to free them but fell for the same trap that the two elves fell for.
"So nice of you to join us. You have come just in time to see Saphira's death." Galbatorix sneered.
"No!" Eragon cried. "What have you done to her?"
"Never you mind."
Behind the king however, Saphira began to move around as she sensed the presence of her rider.
Galbatorix suddenly snapped Shruikan's spike in half and glared at the two chained elves.
"What did you do to Shruikan?"
Galbatorix didn't answer but grabbed another one of Shruikan's spikes and, with the use of magic, ripped it off of his spine. Shruikan roared in agony and dropped to the ground in pain. Blood was now covering the floor and Shruikan closed his eyes, trying to ignore the pain. Slowly, he tried to stand but was blocked by a spell from the king. Suddenly, the black dragon's body was bent backwards and Shruikan's spine snapped.
"Stop! What did he do to deserve this?" Eragon cried, actually feeling sorry for the black dragon.
"You are released from the bonds I gave you." Galbatorix said, now shaking.
The king then left the now motionless Shruikan alone and walked over to Saphira. Slowly, he raised the spike above his head and prepared to kill the blue dragon.
Eragon felt a strange presence in his mind and before he knew it, he was on his head. Somehow the chains had broken and Eragon was now in a full sprint towards the king. The king didn't see him and his arm began to descend towards Saphira. Eragon jumped and stretched out his body.
Instead of killing Saphira, the blade was thrust through Eragon's body. Just as the blade protruded through Eragon, Saphira's eyes opened and she saw what Eragon had done. He roared and lashed out at the king, easily killing the man.
Eragon! She cried.
Saphira quickly stood up and ran over to Eragon who now had blood pouring out of his body. Saphira pulled out the spike and laid her head over the wound, stopping the blood flow.
Saphira…Eragon said very softly.
Little one! Are you okay?
I'll be fine. I can't stay conscious.
Can I trust you not to die on me?
I won't die. Check on Shruikan.
What?
I couldn't have saved you without him. He gave me his strength. He is no longer under the king's influence.
Saphira lifted Eragon onto her back and walked over to Shruikan who was barely breathing.
Are you okay Shruikan?
I have noticed that this story isn't very popular so if you want I'll end it with the next chapter and continue Raptor Girl and Brisingr.