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Reborn, chapter VIII
One Moment In Time
Eragon couldn't believe his eyes. The man standing in front of him fit Oromis's description of Galbatorix perfectly. Then he began to speak, "It is me Eragon." That was the last thing he heard before falling unconscious from his wounds.
Eragon, please wake up. A voice said in the black dragon's head. When he made no response, the voice grew louder. Eragon!
Suddenly, Eragon was awoken by a splash of water somewhere in front of him. What?
It's about time you woke up. Saphira's voice came in a relived tone. We're on our way to Uru'bean.
Upon inspecting his surroundings, Eragon noticed that they were both chained down to the deck of an extremely large ship. There were hundreds of people on either side of them rowing, while others were tending to the sails. Then the questions he had wanted to ask earlier popped into his mind. Saphira, are you alright? Where is Galbatorix?
I am fine little one. The king is right over there. She said, pointing her snout at one of the upper decks. When Eragon bared his teeth, Saphira cocked her head to one side. You know he really isn't all that bad. He healed both of our wounds. Not to mention the fact that he saved us from being tortured.
Saphira! Eragon roared from behind his muzzle. He is the reason we are in this war! He sent the ra'zac to kill Garrow!
Saphira rolled her eyes and watched as Galbatorix approached. Carefully, he reached down and undid her muzzle. He then proceeded to untie her chains, allowing her to stand. "You see Eragon," Galbatorix said placing a hand on Saphira's scales. "Good dragons can have freedom if they wish it."
Saphira, fly away! Eragon roared.
All will be explained to you in due time, little one.
"Why do you hate me Eragon?" Galbatorix asked.
You sent the ra'zac to kill my uncle! You were the one who killed all the riders! You have enslaved thousands and are the enemy to the varden!
"I never sent the ra'zac to kill anybody. Their orders were to bring you to me." The king began. "Yes, I did kill the riders. It was a necessary sacrifice. True it pained me to murder the dragons, but their riders were fat, lazy, and deceitful. The only way to save the riders was to start anew."
You still are a slave owner and have repeatedly attack Surda!
"Before the varden existed, there was a time of peace. Now they continue to attack my great nation. If they were to cease fighting, we would all be at peace and there would be no need for war."
All of this information slowly soaked into Eragon's mind. It all made sense. Something inside him though told him not to trust the king. Why have you released Saphira?
"She made the right decision and swore loyalty to me. Will you do the same?"
The black dragon fell completely silent and looked over at his mate. How could you…I thought…Saphira…
Eragon, can't you see? We were fighting for the wring side this entire time.
"Eragon, you must. Now, will you join?"
Never! He roared.
Suddenly, the ship hit a large dock and two large figures could be seen flying towards the ship over a vast city. Before he could do anything else, the king put Eragon to sleep with a spell and spoke to Saphira. "Eragon will need to be kept in a cell until he has joined. We can't have him hurting himself, I hope you understand."
I understand…master.
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