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I am soooooo sorry for not updating in a LONG time. I just haven't any time with a HUGE research paper that I am working on. This has been slowly added to over time so it may be rough.
I hope that you have had a wonderful time reading Chapter 2.
I would just like to point out that there have been slight corrections to Chapter 1. I was going through it to find the spot that was found by Reece.Stabby.Rip.Stab.Stab (Such a neat pen name by the way). I only changed a couple minor details like changing a "/" to a period.
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Chapter 3:
The New Guy
"We were walking through the market place in the city," Tag started, "And we saw some one steal something from one of the stalls."
"We chased this guy running flat out for about an hour, when we managed to corner him in an alley." Sunlight continued, "We had him trapped, and he thought that we were riders."
"He called the riders slime and many other offensive things." Tag kept on telling the story. "We asked him if he was an elf or just a powerful magician because he kept us running a long time."
"He replied that he was a little of both and then lunged at Tag and knocked him out." Sunlight told the two riders. "He then attacked me, but I was able to slash him in the face, uncovering his ears."
"They were similar to the human riders that have been bonded for several years." Tag continued.
"That is how we concluded that he was a rider." Sunlight finished.
"Good work." Eragon told them. "I want you two to right now, to organize an informal search party. Have the students ride and try to catch up to the two of you. Tell the riders to focus on the ground and look for signs of a dragon in hiding, and have the dragons not fly too fast so that the riders can focus on the ground."
"Make it look like a huge game as to not scare the rider or his dragon away." Murtagh added.
"If anyone spots anything, just have them drop out of the chase and alert Saphira and myself." Eragon finished,
"Can do." Tag said as he turned to leave.
"And will do." Sunlight said before changing into her dragon form. Tag climbed up onto her back and locked himself behind her shoulders. She launched herself into the air and started to circle her way up the dragon hold allowing time for Tag to contact various riders and their dragons to come and join in the 'game.' Soon the skies were filled with dragons with their riders strapped into their saddles.
Anyone see anything? Sunlight asked.
No. One of the year old dragons said flying by.
Shruiken is coming from the south actually. Another rider said as they swooped past Tag missing Sunlight's huge dragon bulk by inches.
Sunlight where is Dad? Tag asked.
With Mum flying to meet Shruiken and Aelita. She replied.
I wonder if they found the rider. Tag murmured.
I hope so. Sunlight replied. When I get my claws on that rider…
Easy Sunlight. Tag warned.
How many people know about my 'abilities' outside of the riders? Sunlight asked.
I don't know. Tag said before thinking for a minute. There's the council, the elf nobility most of the servants…Lots of people.
Right, so why would anyone attack me? Sunlight asked.
I have no idea. Most of the people in the city don't know you, so they will just assume that you are a rider, just as they assume that I am. Tag replied
That makes sense. She said.
Scorch marks in a clearing a couple minutes north. A rider said as she swooped by on her dark green dragon.
Wanna check this out? Tag asked.
Sure. Lets take a few with us. Sunlight replied.
Alright. Tag said. What do you think about taking Elva along?
I'm fine with that. Sunlight replied. We also need a beginner,
How about this one? Tag asked as he flashed a mental picture of a light blue dragon who was about 10 months old.
Ok, how about Her. Sunlight asked as the sent a picture of a ten-year-old brown dragon that was circling above the city walls.
Sure they are old enough to hold their own in a battle. Tag replied.
They called the three and went to investigate the clearing. Due to the small size of the clearing, they landed one by one. Sunlight was last to land and quickly changed into her human form.
"Someone spotted a burned patch in this clearing." Tag explained to all of them.
"But there is nothing here." Said the younger rider.
"They sent a picture of the clearing, and it looks exactly like this one." Sunlight told them.
"Hold on." Elva commanded. "Magic was done here. Powerful Magic."
"What do you mean?" The brown rider asked.
"No mere human or elf could have done this kind of magic." Elva replied.
"So a rider did it." Tag finished.
"Exactly." Elva concluded.
"So we have a rouge rider that visited here and then hid his or her physical evidence with magic." The young rider spoke up.
"Yes we do." The brown rider answered.
"Tag, Sunlight could you help me with this spell?" Elva asked.
"Sure, let me change first." Sunlight said, and then changed into her yellow dragon form.
"Ready." Tag said sitting down with Elva and the brown rider.
"Watch and make a note of what you see us do." Elva commanded the youngster.
"Some day you will need to use this type of magic yourself." Tag continued on Elva's train of thought.
Elva, Tag, Sunlight, and the Brown rider, closed their eyes and connected their minds and let their energy pool together. Then, they focused it into Elva, and then she cast the spell and immediately they felt the strain. It was over in a second, and they stood up shakily. The first thing that they saw was the place completely burnt and charred. It looked like a wild fire had rampaged through the area. To the north, a bulky jet-black dragon crouched. It was a male who appeared to be four or five years old. His eyes were a dark blood red; darker than Thorn's blood red scales.
Who are you? He demanded. His voice was deep and sounded slightly angered.
"We are riders Dragon."Elva replied.
The dragon hissed and stepped out into the light. He stood about three times as tall as Tag and was bulging with muscles. He was a born and built a predator. Riders bad. He hissed back at them. They treat us like dirt.
At this, Sunlight had had enough. She changed into her dragon form with a growl, and placed herself in between the dragon and the riders and Tag. Who lied to you and told you this.
My friend. The dragon replied. Proudly. We are one. He is the only one I trust.
Sounds like you have a bonded rider. Sunlight said.
He is completely different from you. The dragon growled back. He is not a high and mighty rider who puts down all opposition. He is kind and caring.
Are you saying that I am a vicious beast? Sunlight demanded. I am as wild as the Old Orange Hide himself.
You are tamer than a horse.
At that, Sunlight launched herself at the dragon who immediately took to the air, followed quickly by Sunlight. On his back was a rider. Garbed in all black. The rider raised a hand and shot a brilliant black beam at the unprotected riders bellow. They quickly threw up barriers around themselves and watched in horror as the clearing blew up around them. As soon as the smoke cleared, The dragons descended and everyone took to the skies. Tag rode on Alíshrä with Elva, and they streaked towards the unsuspecting city.
Prepare for Attack! Elva screamed to anyone within her mental range.
The affect was immediately seen as specks began to rise up into the air once more and quickly surround the black youngster.
Get some place safe and stay there until this pair is defeated, or we are all dead and you see an opportunity to flee. Tag commanded the young pair. Both of whom just got the worst scare in their life. Riders were about to die.
Author's note:
Scary huh?
Anyway, I just wanted to take a break here and clear up some things that may be confusing. If you understood the above section, then read on and skip over this.
Even through Sunlight and Tag are close friends, Sunlight is still half dragon and cannot ignore the fact that she is a wild dragon. This is why she attacks the dragon.
The rider on this new dragon is in fact the bonded partner.
This new dragon has never seen the riders or heard about them except through his rider.
There are only three things.
Ok,
Back to Writing for me, and Reading (the easy part) for you.
Elva's warning was what every rider that had been in combat before feared. When two riders met in combat, it was almost a guarantee that one was going to be seriously hurt. As soon as the elders and teachers heard the cry, they herded the younger students and dragons into one of the large caves in the Dragon Hold. There they were instructed to only allow people whom they knew personally into their ranks. They were to fight anyone who attacked them first, and to provide no reason fro someone to attack. Up on top, was completely different scene from the morning 'game.' All of the large Dragons stood side by side and formed a defensive ring around the dragon hold. There, everyone would be using magic to aid those in combat above them. Among the dragons, were Shruiken and Vordëth, with Lifskul and his two daughters. Thorn, Saphira, Murtagh and Eragon, and their older students flew around circling around the Castle and the Dragon Hold.
I see the dragon and Sunlight is chasing it. Thorn said as he projected his thoughts to everyone.
Alíshrä, a brown dragon and a light blue one are a little ways behind them. Shruiken rumbled a few seconds later.
Stop the dragon physically and knock out anyone riding it. Eragon commanded.
Go get 'em. Arya said a signal to those flying to fan out into a formation and fly out to meet the dragon.
After a few tense moments, the battle began with the black dragon flying head long into Thorn and commence to try and shred Thorn's hide with it's talons. Thorn batted the comparably small dragon's head with a massive fore paw and let the riders use magic to stop the dragon from being crushed to death by the impact of its fall.
The rider is out. Sunlight said after landing right by the dragon's side.
Eragon and Saphira landed a minute later with Murtagh and Thorn.
This one is really powerful. Elva told everyone. He blew up the entire clearing that we found them in. He also placed a really powerful cloaking spell over the clearing to avoid anyone seeing the burnt area.
"It took a lot of energy to break the spell even with be as a dragon." Sunlight told them.
It was pretty surprising. Elva added.
"Some one must have trained this boy very well." Eragon said as he lifted the boy up carrying him.
"I'll take care of the dragon." Murtagh said as he uttered the command and lifted the battered dragon to the Dragon Hold where he gently placed him in one of the caves and let Thorn watch over him. Meanwhile, Eragon carried the boy to the infirmary and left him in the care of the healers. They took the boy and quickly healed the scrapes that he had acquired in his brief fight with everyone.
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Sam woke with a start. His head snapped up and he quickly surveyed the room. It was filled with a few cabinets, a table, and it had a fireplace going in one corner. No one was in the room. He relaxed for a moment. Ithmir? He asked.
I'm here, where are you? He heard the frightened dragon reply.
I have no idea. He replied.
Well get up and get me out of this lovely marble cave. Ithmir replied.
You make no sense, Sam retorted as he got up. You sound like you love the cave but hate it at the same time.
I hate that iron bars that block the entrance, and the large red dragon that sits outside that. Ithmir explained. But other than that, it is a nice comfortable cave.
Do me a favor. Sam said.
Sure. Ithmir replied.
Be quiet and let me think. Sam replied.
No can do. Ithmir called back. We have to think as one. The old man said so.
Must we always do what that old fart tells us to do? Sam asked
If you wish to keep your skin on your back you will. Ithmir answered.
Ok. Fine. Do you know where I am? Sam asked.
If I just asked you where you were a minute ago, do you think that I now, magically, know where you are? Ithmir replied.
You could ask. Sam retorted.
Right, one minute please. Ithmir broke contact with Sam and padded over to the iron gate next to the red dragon. Where is my rider? He demanded
In the infirmary. The dragon replied. He got knocked around a bit on your back during our scrape. By the way, my name is Thorn.
I'm Ithmir. Ithmir replied before retreating to the back of the cave. Apparently you are in the infirmary, where ever that is, and that you took a beating on my back yesterday.
Thanks. Sam replied. I guess.Where is the cave that you're in?
In a monstrous marble cliff adjacent to the castle where you probably are. Ithmir answered.
I can see it from my window. Sam said as he peered out the infirmary window.
Can you get down here without being caught? Ithmir asked.
I have no idea what is outside my door. Sam replied. I can't be sure.
Climb to another room. Ithmir suggested.
Are you crazy? Sam demanded.
Seems like it could work. Ithmir replied. If anyone was guarding your door, then they wouldn't expect you to exit another room.
True, Sam replied, But I have no idea how hard it will be to climb on the walls.
Use magic. Ithmir replied.
If I did that I wouldn't be able to walk out of the room. Sam retorted.
What if you used magic to put any creature outside your room asleep? Ithmir asked, You would still have enough energy to walk and run after that.
That will work nicely. Sam replied. "Stydja!" Outside Sam heard two muffled thumps, and the cautiously opened the door.
Well done. Ithmir said.
Can you tell me anything of use? Sam asked.
Nope. Ithmir replied. I'm stuck in a cave, what could I possible do to help you?
Fine. Sam stepped into the hall and surveyed the scene. The two guards had fallen in their places. Sam stepped over them and sat them up so they looked like they were awake. He then headed towards a stairwell to his left and quickly descended three flights of stairs until someone passed him without a glance. It left him with a pounding heart, but with the realization that everyone would think that he was just another student. With that in mind, he strolled forward confidently making his way to where he thought the dragon hold was. When he came to an intersection of halls, he took the right one. After about 20 feet, there was a door slightly open. With a glance, Sam looked in and saw it was an armory. He quickly entered and silently shut the door behind him. On the far wall was a rack of swords. On of the sheaths caught Sam's eye. It was as black as Ithmir's scales with a white diamond the size of an egg imbedded in the hilt of the sword. Sam locked the door with magic and grasped the sword. It was beautiful. Ithmir look at what I found! Sam said as he projected a mental picture of the sword.
Sweat. Ithmir replied. Take it.
I will. Sam told him. There is also two dragon eggs in here.
What? In an armory? Ithmir exclaimed. Are you sure that they are real?
There's have a living being in each. Sam replied.
Take them, Ithmir commanded, They're super valuable.
It will hurt the riders as well. Two less riders on their side is a bonus for us. Sam replied
Come on. Ithmir urged. Put them in a sack, strap on that sword, and get down here.
I come O' dragon. Sam replied as he walked out the door. This time he went straight down the hall and trailed after two students who were talking about a flight they were going to take in a few minutes. At last, Sam found himself standing at the top of the dragon hold. It was magnificent. The sky was a clear blue and perfect for flying. Sam ran past the two students he had been following and quickly located Ithmir's cell. When was a few yards infront of the students, they yelled at him.
"Hey watch it." One of them said
"I'm sorry but Ithmir really wants to go flying right now." He replied.
"Just be careful where you go." The other said. "Elva said that it would be best to stay over the city. After that scare yesterday, no one is allowed out of sight from the towers alone."
"Thanks for telling me." Sam replied.
"Hey, by the way, why do you have a black sword with you?" the first asked.
"Ya, no one but Arya and Aelita have black dragons." The second continued.
"Wait a minute, Tim, that's the rider that attacked Murtagh and Thorn." The first realized.
"You're right, man." The second agreed.
"Well sorry to disappoint you." Sam said, "But I really need to go. I ask you forgive me for leaving early."
With that, Sam lept into midair and allowed himself to fall to the bottom, where Ithmir was held. Just before he hit, Sam stopped himself with magic. It felt like someone had just punched him in the stomach. Sam then went over to the red dragon and used a quick spell to keep him paralyzed. Apparently the red dragon didn't like that and began to roar.
Let's get out of here. Ithmit said as he appeared by the iron bars.
One moment. I just need to get rid of these bars. Sam replied. Any ideas?
I push on them, you break the rock holding them in. Ithmir replied.
Can do. Sam said. "Jedria!" Immediately the entire gate broke out of the wall, and Ithmir came tumbling out.
Get on. He ordered. They never bothered to take the saddled off.
Sweet. Sam said as he got on. Ithmir took off, but as soon as he shot out of the dragon hold, the two students who Sam had talked with and their dragons followed and started to chase him.
Hold on. Ithmir said grimly, This could get dangerous. And whatever you do, don't lose those eggs.
Right. Sam replied as he settled himself into the saddle and streamlined his body against Ithmir's neck. They shot over the city walls and continued out over surrounding land. After an hour, the two student's peeled off their chase, and Ithmir slowed down his pace.
Think it's a trap? Sam asked.
It might be. Ithmir replied.
With the night coming in a few hours, it will give us the cover we need to head north. The students think we are headed for the Spine. Now all we have to do is fly north to the Du Weldenvarden. Sam said.
Alright, we can turn when it gets dark to that no one can see where we are if they scry us. Ithmir said.
Good idea. Sam replied.
They landed to rest when the sun touched the horizon. We should rest up before trying to go farther. Ithmir told Sam.
You sleep. I'll keep watch. Sam replied. I can sleep in the saddle if I get that tired.
Alright. Ithmir said as he yawned. He laid his head down on the grass next to Sam and fell asleep.
"What do you mean, 'He's gone.'" Eragon demanded. "He can't have just disappeared."
"We know sir, but one moment we were standing up, the next we found ourselves sitting down." One of the guards said. "We checked inside and found that he was missing."
"So we locked the door in case he was hiding, and came to report to you sir." The second guard continued.
"It's alright, we can find him. In the meanwhile, go and report to Xen. He needs two people to help him with a task." Eragon ordered to two men.
Eragon, apparently the rider paralyzed Thorn and broke his dragon out. Murtagh said.
Have you scryed them yet? Eragon asked.
Ya, that was the first thing that I tried. Murtagh replied.
What did you see? Eragon asked.
Nothing much. Murtagh replied. They looked like they were resting in a clearing.
Where? Eragon asked.
I couldn't tell. He replied. But the two students, what are their names… He trailed off…Tim and Tom, I believe, followed him west for an hour at high speed.
Is that all they reported? Eragon asked.
They said that he had a black sword and that he was carrying a bag. Murtagh answered.
I wonder that he could have wanted. Eragon mused.
They say that the bulge of whatever was inside the bag looked like an egg. Murtagh said.
Damn. Eragon swore. Why would he take an egg?
I have no idea. Murtagh replied.
We have to get those eggs back. Eragon stated.
I'd love to go. Murtagh said. It would be nice to get a bit of action.
So would I. Eragon replied. We could go together.
Tag and Sunlight would probably want to come. Murtagh told Eragon.
You're right. Eragon replied/ I'll go get them.
Actually, they're right here with me. Murtagh said. We'll get food, you get weapons.
Done. Eragon said before breaking contact. He immediately contacted Arya and the other core riders and told them what was going on. The other five core riders would let two fully trained pairs take Murtagh and Eragon's teaching positions.
Should leave in the morning? Sunlight asked Eragon.
I guess so. He replied. They can't go very far.
As soon as night fell, Sam woke Ithmir with a mental jab.
'S time to go? Ithmir slurred sleepily.
Yes. Sam replied. Can you see the sun?
No. Ithmir replied.
Then it's time to go. Sam retorted.
I'm up, I'm up. Ithmir grumbled as he stood up.
Feel rested? Sam asked.
I feel even more tired. He replied.
Too bad, we have to make it to the scry shields by first light. Sam replied.
And if we don't? Ithmir asked.
We get torn to shreds by that red dragon. Sam replied pleasantly.
I'll choose the flying fast. Ithmir responded.
Let's get going. Sam said as he climbed onto Ithmir's saddle.
Immediately after Sam was strapped in, Ithmir lurched into the air half asleep, trying to shake the sleep from his head. Together they vanished into the darkness.
Whatcha all think?
I'm going to try to follow Sam and Ithmir for a while.
Anyone have any suggestions to where I should take this plot? I have something in mind, but I'm not sure that it would be the best.
Anyway, Please please tell me if there are any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors in the test itself, not the bolded sections where I am begging people for input.
And Here are the reviews for chapter 2:
Darth Potter 18:
so i like your fic is morzan alive you never clarified and that theif is galbitorix son right
I'm not sure what you are talking about here about galby's son. I have never mentioned galby having a son. Second, I'm sorry for not clarifying about Morzan, I think that I will have to keep people in the dark about him for a while uptill the time is right.
Arya 4 ever
wow a sequel . . .YAY! I think it's great! I can't wait to see who this half-elf is. Update soon
Arya 4 ever!
Thanks for the review. I'm glad that you think it is great. Sorry about the wait.
shikamaru the nerd
very interesting it was very confusing to the start of this story but it is gradually becoming clearer...
I hope it is becoming very clear to you. If you have any suggestions on how to make it clearer, let me know.
Arya Skit-Kona
Great job this chappie! Just fyi, you spelled Uru'baen Uru'bean once... Hey, I just had an idea. Baen means sorrow and is used in only extremely sorrowful situations, such as Ristvak'baen (Place of Sorrow). Wouldn't the people of Alagaesia want to change the name of their capital to something a bit happier?
You know? I never really thought that it would be necessary to give the city a new name. If you have any suggestions for a name, please tell me. I'm VERY bad at making them up. It takes me forever. I'll try to change that spelling if I can find it. Thanks
Tall Star
This story is just as good as the first one:) Sunlight's a cool person/dragon. Update soon! Tall Star
I'm glad you like Sunlight. It took me a while to come up with her. You will probably notice that in Elders, I don't name her for a while. Sorry about the wait.
Snowfur
I like Sunlight. She's funny. Glad you got the seguel up! Update or I'll sick my dragon on you!
Glad you like Sunlight. Please send me your dragon's cell number. I need a few people torn to shreds and burnt… JK
Blue-Eyed Chica
way to make such a long chap it delays my homework majorly!! lol im totally ok with that though D i liked the chap and o eragon's getting a little bossy there
I don't really know what you mean by a little bossy. Could you explain that a little?
Thanks 4 the review
Reece.Stabby.Rip.Stab.Stab
Great chapter, this story is just getting better and better as it goes, like last chapter i have one correction: "First of all, it will open up a whole world of material for you to learn on your own. If you can read, then your teachers won't have to teach you everything in person." Murtagh answered." Murtagh answered. I think you might have lost your train of thought after u finished the first Murtagh answered. but then agian, that happens, i love the story, the cliffy was good, especially since it seemed like eragon knew more then he was letting on, overall, bout a 9.5 D
I'll have to go back and look at it. I might have lost it there. Thanks for looking.
Thanks to all of my reviewers. I really value your input.
PLEASE REVIEW!!!!