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As Eragon rode Saphira back to their camp, he couldn't help but think about how the egg came to be in Helgrind. He questioned Saphira about it.

"I believe that the egg was given to the Raz'ac when Galbatorix vistied Dras Leona last year. He probably left it there to insure that the Raz'ac didn't kill anyone for whom the egg would hatch."

Eragon agreed with her, but he still wanted to make sure.

"Katrina did the Raz'ac make you touch this stone while you were there captive?"inquired Eragon, holding out the egg.

"Yes, both me and my...my...father"said Katrina softly. They had found Sloan's remains in a cell on the way out of Helgrind. It seemed that he had been killed as soon as the Raz'ac were aware of Eragon's arrival. If they had been any later Katrina might have been exacuted also.

Katrina began to weep anew, and, after a glare towards Eragon, Roran tried to comfort her with little success.

After awhile they came to a stop where they had camped the night before. They climed off of Saphira, and staked their tents. They still had things situated so they could make a a quick departure because they didn't know how often the Raz'ac were checked on, but they hoped it would be the next full moon before the King found out about the Raz'ac's demise.

For dinner Eragon used his mind to locate and kill two rabbits for Roran and Katrina. For him he cooked some veggies found around the camp site. Eragon spent much of his time occupied with thoughts of the egg. He decied that the elves should have it first because a elven rider was greatly needed. He decieded he would only tell Arya, Nasusada, and Orik about the egg until it hatched.

That night Eragon drew first watch. So as everyone went to bed he sat over beside Saphira and freed his mind as he had done so many times in Elesmera. He was one with the squrrils, bats, and mutitude of bugs.

Soon Roran awoke and they switched off. Eragon laid down beside Saphira, lowered his heart rate, slowed his breathing, and fell into his 'elven sleep'.

The next morning Eragon awoke with a spelndid idea. Eragon voiced it as they ate breakfast.

"We're going to see Brom's grave today." He announced

"Where is it at"questioned Roran

"Not far. Just over the lake and down the road. It wont take any time on dragon back."

After they ate, they cleaned up camp, mounted Saphira, and headed towards Brom's grave.

When they arrived, Eragon noticed that the tomb looked the same as it had the last time he was there. The sight of his old friend's face brought tears to his eyes.

After a while they left and continued along to the Beor mts.

The next few days dragged by without much excitement. Roran was happier than Eragon had ever seen him. On the other hand Eragon felt awful. After seening Arya at the Battle of the Burning Plains, he began missing her even more than before. Now there was hardly anything else he could think of. His only comfort was that Arya would soon be in Elesmera.

Finally they were flying beside the Beor mountains. Eragon had alittle trouble finding Farthren Dur, but with Saphira's memories and her sense of direction soon they were banging on the rock wall by the water fall.

As they entered Farthren Dur Eragon was greeted by many dewarfs wearing the Durgest ingetium (sorry dont have a copy of the book with me and i cant spell) insignia. Eragon recalled the torture he had to endure when he first arrived in Farthren Dur. Then he remembered Murtagh and his treachery and had to sweep the thought away.

The dewarves led them deep into Farthen Dur. Finally they came a room where many solemn dewarves were arranging Hrothgar's funeral. There they were greeted by Orik. He he wanted to know everything about their battle with the Raz'ac. After Eragon explained everything he asked Orik if there was some place for them to be alone. Orik led him and Saphira into a small chamber.

"Now whats all this secretecy for?"

Eragon took the emerald egg out of the bag.

"By Helzvog! How did you come by that?"

"I found it inside Helgrind. I'm going to take it to the elves and see if it will hatch for one of them."

"Why dont you let the Varden touch it first?"

"Because Saphira and I decieded that we need an elven rider more than a human rider"

"oh, well i guess that's your decision to make. "

"It is. Well, how have you been?"asked Eragon

"Its been a huge mess ever since the battle. All the clans have been in an uproar."

"Sounds awful. Have they decided who is to be king."

"Actually im going to be king. It is going to be announced after the funeral."

"Congradulations! Wow thats amazing. King Orik, sounds nice. It has a nice ring to it."

"Come on Eragon, We have to go to Hrothgar's Funeral."

Eragon and Saphira left the room and met Roran and Katrina outside in the earlier room. They went to the front of Farthren Dur, were near every dewarf in the Beor Mountains had gathered to morn their fallen king. Eragon helped to carry Hrothgar's coffen. The procession traveled the same route as Ahjhad's funeral down to the dewarven burial grounds. On the way to the burial grounds Eragon saw Arya not far behind him and Nasusada was traveling next to her.

Finally they made it to the dewarven cemetary. They lowerd Hrothgar's body into a tomb and dewarven magicians covered the top with stone. Then the dewarves wept. Eragon cried as well. Afterwards many of the dewarves departed with tears in their eyes. Eragon contacted Arya and Nasusada and told them to meet him after the annoucement of the new king.

Afterwards Orik rounded up the remaining dewarfs and they went to the same aduitorum that Nasuada was elected at. Then slowly dewarves began to fill the aduitorium. When it was full the leader for each dearf clan came on the stage.

An especialy old dewarf began to speak

"After much consideration we have decided that the next king of the dewarves should be Orik."

A booming cheer reverberated through the air.

As the dewarfs began to disperse Saphira contacted Eragon

"Saphira has a present for you king Orik"said Eragon

"Just Orik will do. What is it Saphira?"

"She wants to fix the Star Sapphire"said Eragon

"Well now that would be a sight for sore eyes!"

Orik jumped up on a nearby table and shouted" COME MINE BROTHERS! SAPHIRA HAS COME TO HEAL THE STAR SAPHIRE!

As soon as the word had left his mouth the whole of Farthren Dur explouded with cheer. Eraogn, Saphira,and a company of cheering dewarfs walked down to Trojenhelm.

Saphira walked over to the Star Sapphire and touched it with the tip of her snout. Suddenly a humming sound came from her. The flaws in the sapphire began to glow and meld togather. Then Eragon went over to it, laid his hand on it and said "risa".The great gem raised off the floor and headed towards the heavens. Since it was such a great distance to the top Saphira had to join strength with Eragon. By the time the crystel was half way up Eragon was mostly depending on Saphira and the belt of Beoloth the Wise. The sapphire was very heavy and he had to lift it up really high.

Finally, when Eragon had lifted it all the way to the top he released the flow of magic. Eragon noticed that the dewarves had ben cheering ever since Saphira began the process. Orik was booming some dewarvish words about the hall and many of the dewarves were bowing and kissing the ground near Saphira's feet.

"I don't believe it! I never thought i would see it whole again! You have healed the heart of an old dewarf thats for sure!"

"Now its time for some celebration! We've got a lot of celebrating to do. We have to celebrate your introduction into mine clan, the healing of he Star Sapphire, and my new kingship!

The marrymaking lasted long into the night. During the celebration Eragon saw Roran, Katrina, Arya and Nasusada celerating as well. When it was over Eragon was tired, full, and drunk.

Finally Eragon retired to the Dragon Hold. the next morning Eragon decieded it was time to tell Nasusada and Arya about his discovery. After changing clothes, Eragon put the egg in a bag he had been carreying, and went to the dining hall where he found Arya and Nasusada.

"Good morning Arya Svit-kona"said Eragon

"Good morning my leige"Eragon said to Nasusada

"Good moring Eragon" they replied

"Here Arya i should return your sword"

"I hope it served

"I have to show you something. Come with me."

Eragon lead them to a small room where he opened the bag and took out the emerald egg.

Wonder crossed both of their faces. Arya was the first to recover.

"Wh...where did you get that?"

So Eragon explained to them the battle of Helgrind and the finding of the egg.

"Only Orik knows about this?"

"Yes"

Then something happened. Eragon went to draw the egg back into the bag when it sliped out of his fingers. Quick as a wink Arya moved to catch the egg.

"That was close" Arya said holding the egg

Suddenly the egg jerked. And a crack appeared on it's flawless surface.

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