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The Next Generation

Chapter 3;

The Skullblaka Eggs


Previous Chapter:

Galbatorix transported them to a dark, dank underground room. In one corner of the room, on a golden platform, with pillows and luxuries, sat two dragon eggs.


"These are the last remaining hopes of the entire dragon race." Stated Galbatorix.

"But, I thought that there was only one dragon egg left, after Thorn hatched for Murtagh?" Asked Jaide questioningly, but soon regretted she'd said anything at all.

"I do not remember telling you any stories of dragons or dragon eggs, who did?"

Jaide bit her lip. She had to lie, or her friend, Brenda the servant and her grandmother would surely be punished, probably by being put to death. She had to think quickly.

"Murtagh told me!" Aww man he is gonna kill me for blaming it on him…..thought Jaide. At least she was the one mostly in control of how Murtagh was treated. Then maybe she could minimize or soften the punishment Galbatorix would surely give him. Still, it saddened her that she would have to pain him unnecessarily.

"I see. I will have to talk to that boy personally."

Crap. You really did it now. Jaide berated herself for letting her tounge get so careless.

After a few moments of silence, Galbatorix finally broke it by saying:

"The reason I have brought you down here, my dear, is so that I could reveal to you what I really want you to do for me."

"And…what would that be, master?" Asked Jaide, starting to get nervous.

"I want you to be the guardian of these last remaining eggs. While you are guarding them AND Murtagh, I will have him tell you the history of Alagaesia, for he knows it well by studying. You will practice with your powers every other day, while the days in between will be filled with you learning the history of Alagaesia, so as to be a knowledgeable guardian for these last eggs."

I will also assist Murtagh in teaching you things about dragons and this world that only a dragon as old as me would know. Said Shruiken.

"Alright, I will do it." Said Jaide.

"Do you have a choice? I think not. We begin now. Start getting yourself accustomed to the presence of the dragons within the eggs. Shruiken will stay here and watch you, I have other matters to attend to."

"Yes master."

Galbatorix went up in smoke, and he was gone. Then Jaide and Shruiken were alone with the dragon eggs.

Well now, since he is gone, why don't you tell me a little bit about your self? I would like to get to know the girl that will be helping save my race. Rumbled Shruiken. He seemed quite nice when Galbatorix was not around. Almost as if being with the king changed the old dragon's attitude and personality. Jaide stated this, and when she did, Shruiken went on to tell her how Galbatorix had made him his slave as well, such a long time ago. He therefore told her the story of how Galbatorix first became a rider, and how his dragon was killed by the Urgals. As he went on to tell the story, the same one Brom had recited in Carvahall to the villagers, and, more importantly, Eragon, one of the eggs, a green one, started to move a bit. But Jaide didn't notice. She was too engrossed in Shruiken's tale. When the old dragon had finally finished with how his life had been since his original rider had been killed, and since he had been taken over by Galbatorix, a tear rolled down Jaide's cheek. That is so sad, how could anyone be that twisted and that evil? Said Jaide.

It is hard to imagine, but here we are. That is why I need your help. I have observed what you can do, small girl. I believe, I KNOW that you could over-come Galbatorix.

But he is so strong, I do not think I could ever defeat him!

Not alone, no. But with your powers, and the help of me, and a friend, you most certainly could. There is so much good power within you. But this power can be overwhelming. You need someone to guide and help you. I will be here, and so will Murtagh and Thorn. You are also destined to meet someone, though who I know not.

He swung his head down to her level, and looked at her with one giant grey eye, and put a wing over her, warming her.

I know that you can do it, you are one of the few destined to help save the Dragon race, and re-build the Riders.

With the kindness she saw in his eyes, she knew that this wonderful being was not lying. He truly believed in her. Now all she needed to do was the same.

Yes, I know I can. I will. I will help you.

Good. Now my dear, turn, and greet what fate has given you with joy.

Jaide did so, and her heart guided her to the two dragon eggs. As she kneeled beside them, the deep emerald green one started to shake. It rocked back and forth, and Jaide heard a small peep. Then a crack appeared. Shruiken held his head over her and the egg, eyes gleaming. The crack grew wider and wider, until finally a bit of the shell broke off. Eventually, a small, dark green dragon popped out of the entire thing. He was a beautiful dark green color, with eyes as bright and sharp as an Emerald. Jaide reached out to the dragon with her right hand, and an icy but hot pain shot through her arm and went into her entire body. She did not scream or jump back, but stayed connected to the small hatchling the entire time, until the pain receded. As it did, she gasped.

"What in God's name was that? Did it bite me?"

Shruiken made the room shake with his laughter then said:

No, child. You were just connected to the dragon. You are HIS rider now.

"I'm his….rider?" asked Jaide in disbelief.

" I don't think Galbatorix will like this…."

On the contrary, he will be glad to have another rider under his control. But little does he know that we will defy him!

"Oh…that's good." Said Jaide.

The little dragon was curling up in her lap, making peeping noises, as if looking for food. Jaide used her powers to locate some meat from the kitchens, and she transported it there, and fed the newly hatched dragon. She looked fondly upon the dragon and new that it would change her life forever.

You should name him. Said Shruiken.

"You're right. I think I will name him…..Emerald Fire." Said Jaide after thinking a moment.

A good name. Said Shruiken.


One month Later.

Emerald Fire was larger now. About as large as a small horse. He and Jaide had trained with Murtagh and Thorn, as well as Galbatorix and Shruiken. They went on short trips to the woods, since Jaide could fly herself because of her powers, she did not need to fly on Emerald. They both enjoyed learning of Alagaesia, only they were disgruntled that they had to be under the control of such an evil man. But their relationship between Shruiken, Thorn, and Murtagh grew as they knew that they were all under the control of Galbatorix. Not evil or wicked themselves. As Jaide and Emerald learned more and more, the better they knew how to defeat Galbatorix. Or at least just escape. Murtagh also told them of Eragon and Saphira, and his tales of how he had once been so close to them. And how Galbatorix took that away from him. Murtagh was like a brother to Jaide, and she found ways to go around hurting him without Galbatorix knowing.

As Jaide and Emerald grew stronger, their plan grew more fool proof, and they were sure they could follow through with it. They would escape and go to find Eragon and Saphira, no doubt training with Oromis and the other Elves. They knew all the words of the ancient language now and would go forth and tell their story to the elves in this language, so they knew they were not evil. But as the time to put their plan into action drew near, Jaide sensed something terrible about to happen to her and Emerald.

They day to fulfill the plan came, and soon, it was time. Murtagh was talking to Jaide, trying to calm her down. She was so nervous and if she continued this way the plan would never work.

"Try and focus on what you need to do. Do not worry about what might happen, just know that we will succeed." Murtagh looked her in the eyes. "I have faith in you."

As do we all. Said Shruiken. Come, meet me in the main hall now, all of you. It is time. He addressed them all. But as a side note to Jaide, he said, I know that you can do this. You have grown very strong, and I think that Galbatorix has underestimated you.

Thank you, Shruiken.

Jaide took a deep breath as she walked to the Main hall with Murtagh, Thorn, and Emerald. She had removed the barriers around Murtagh and Thorn for a short while so they could help resist the King.

When they got to the Main Hall, Shruiken was behind Galbatorix, as if on his side. "Hello, girl," Stated the evil King. "I have been expecting you and your…friends."

"No…" Whispered Jaide. She knew something was going to happen.

"You see I control Shruiken. I KNOW what your up to, now."

And with that, he threw an energy ball as large as two dragons at them. Murtagh stopped it just in time and shouted, "GO NOW JAIDE! WE'LL HOLD THEM OFF!" He and Thorn joined together and went against Galbatorix and Shruiken, while Jaide devised the proper powers to transport them out of there. But before she could utter the words that would take them away, Galbatorix halted Murtagh and Thorn, and lunged for Jaide. But Emerald jumped in and was hit before she was. Murtagh and Thorn regained themselves and together, the two dragons and one man held off Galbatorix and Shruiken. Emerald screamed in Jaide's mind,

WE HAVE THEM FOR NOW. YOU ARE OUR LAST HOPE! JUST GO!

She knew he was right so she uttered the words to transport herself to Ellesmera, but one split/second after she did, Galbatorix managed to strike a blow to Emerald and her at the same time. But it was too late, she was gone.


Somewhere in the forests of Du Weldenvarden:

Eragon and Saphira were taking a walk in forest before going to sleep. "It is so calming out here. I love this forest." Said Eragon. They stopped and watched the stars for a moment, and after awhile they started walking again.

But suddenly a bright green and blue flash appeared over the trees, and Eragon along with Saphira jolted their heads up simultaneously to see what was going on. A girl screamed and fell from the flashing greens and blues. The colors disappeared but the girl was still falling, fast. Eragon jumped up and caught her. As he landed back to the ground and set her down, he asked,

"Who are you?"

She was about to answer when suddenly her face twisted in pain as she held her stomach, and then fell unconscious.


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