Chapter 16: The green dragon
Disclaimer: don't own, so don't sue.
IMPORTANT BIT OF INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU READ THIS CHAPTER:
Galbatorix is not dead, yet, he is however mostly dead but with his black magic he is still alive. Okay know you know, on with the show:
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Yuaza and Eragon flew over the fields on the outskirts of Uru'baen when they heard that one of the morning's watchmen call the alarm. The alarm bells rang throughout the city the two riders were able to gain the hundred yards to the wall of the city. There they were easily able to use their magic to freeze the arrows being shot at them. They were puzzled however because they did not see either Murtagh or Galbatorix flying at them.
Due to the lack of defense they were able to fly up to the center fortress, that had once been the palace but with all of Galbatorix's fortifications it looked more like a fort. After the two riders landed on the inner wall of the fortress Yuaza yelled over the clamor of the alarms " Now that we are here what do we do?"
"You go and find Era, I'll handle Murtagh and Galbatorix." said Eragon.
"Why do you get to do the dangerous things?"
"Because I'm better at magic than you!"
"No your not!"
"Now is not the time to be arguing!" Eragon yelled at her as he jumped off Saphira; Yuaza followed suit. The two ran in along the top of the wall until they found a hatch. Eragon used his magic to unlock, it was locked from the inside, and opened it. After jumping down the few feet from the opening to the floor the two dragon riders spilt up. Yuaza headed down to the dungeon, while Eragon headed toward the main level.
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Throne room
The room was still the same as when the last chapter was finished. Era was awaiting Murtagh's answer, while Galbatorix was seemingly dead. As the two siblings stared at each other the alarm bells rang throughout the city, announcing an attack, though inside the throne room no one moved. Murtagh finally broke the silence by answering Era's question, "I don't know why, but there was something wrong with seeing you being tortured. I knew that it was wrong, and it was not my oath it was my choice."
Era opened her mouth to thank him, but she was cut off when the door was thrown open by no one other than Eragon. Who upon seeing Murtagh unsheathed his sword and attached him; this is in spite of the fact that Murtagh was standing over Galbatorix.
For the next minute the two brothers were locked in a fight until Era used her magic to literally throw them apart. During this time no one noticed that Galbatorix had gotten up. As both the brothers stood up again, and caught their breath Era yelled at them "What is wrong with you! The war is over Galbatorix is dead! If you, Eragon, would have noticed that when you came in I wouldn't have had to separate you two! And you, Murtagh, just letting him stand their and attack you! You could have said something! Do I have to do thinking for the entire new generation of…"
She stopped short, both the brothers looked to their sister and saw that Galbatorix was standing behind her with a knife to her neck. Murtagh step toward him but was through back into the wall again, Galbatorix spat, " I was wrong I thought it would be good idea to get Morzan's eldest son. I thought that he would be strong and like his father. But when I finally got to him his heart had been poisoned by another. Don't worry Murtagh it is not your fault, it's hers."
Eragon looked at his brother who like him was swelling with hatred inside for Galbatorix. Murtagh was mad. He was sick of being told what to do. For once he did what he thought was right for once, "No it is my fault, and I admit it."
Galbatorix did not seem undaunted by Murtagh's words he instead turned to Eragon and said "You may think that you are the best just because you the first, and the Varden's rider. But you aren't. You are just a farm boy from Caravahall, Your father may have been a great rider but that does not mean that you are or ever will be one. The only one of you three that is worthy to wipe the slime of your father's boots is the girl. I always though Morzan was dumb; if had ever seen this girl once he would have known that she would one day have almost as much power as he. Unfortunately he sent her away and now she has been taught that the lies of truth and fact are real. Though she need not be alarmed she will soon see things from a whole knew light one that will clear her mind, and cleanse her soul."
Era was sick of him not only did he smell like rotten eggs, he was speaking of her like she was not there, and that always made her mad. She said hotly "You do realize that she is right here, and she has had it up to here with your insanity."
Era spat on his boot. Galbatorix laughed "the girl has anger, which is a good thing she will need it. Now the Varden may over run this place it may ruin my armies, and may have killed the Raz'ac but it will never have complete and total control. I will see to that. "
There was an eerie silence after Galbatorix's speech. It was clear to everyone in the room that Galbatorix had planned for this, he was going to run and take Era with him but why he would not move no one knew, except for Yuaza.
Yuaza had ran all the way to the dungeons, where after finding out that her friend was not there she ran up to the main level. After scaring some unfortunate female slaves out of their wits, Yuaza finally found the throne room. she threw the door open to see a creepy man holding Era hostage. Drawing her sword she advanced.
When the two brothers finally saw Yuaza their jaws dropped. Eragon had completely forgot that she was in the fortress, and Murtagh didn't even know she was there.
Galbatorix stared at the girl and at the sword, but mostly the sword. Yuaza smiled "You remember this sword don't you? It's former master could not kill you but I will."
Galbatorix laughed again "You are just a mere child! How dare you say that you can beat me? If you insist I will teach you that I cannot be killed."
He threw Era aside, she was still tied up from the former chapter, and drew his own black blade and attacked Yuaza. Yuaza was sorely out matched but she still held her ground.
When suddenly there was aloud bang. Everyone in the room looked toward the door to see two red dragons, a blue dragon, and a blackish/greenish dragon. Untill that moment everyone had forgotten about the dragons, including Galbatorix. Luckily this caused a big enough distraction for Yuaza to turn her magic on Galbatorix and kill him, this time for real.
Each of the dragons ran to their riders appolgizing for not coming earlier, but they had to help the Varden take the city. Era was confused when a green dragon came up to her and called her his rider, Era asked him, Wait weren't you Galbatorix's dragon?
No, well yes, but not really he stole me and forced me to be his dragon. My name is not Shruikan, it's Garjzla.
Oh Era thought.
Yuaza was amazed this turned out to be far more easier than she expected. She had thought the whole thing would come down to either Era and Galbatorix or Eragon and Galbatorix. Not her just killing him. It seemed almost to good to be true, until she saw Murtagh walking toward her. she could feel her cheecks getting red, even though she had always thought him to be evil that had not stopped her from having feelings for him.Though Yuaza did not mind that he turned out to be good, that meant that she could get to know him.
After a few minutes, the riders were joined by Nasauda and King Orrin. After explaining to them what happened there was only one question, who gets the crown?
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So Alagaesia had another golden age. Lady Nasauda and King Orrin eventually married to end the dispute on who deserves the crown. Yuaza and Murtagh married as well. The Dwarfs never came out of their mountains except for the rare occasion. Eragon after convincing Arya that they could have relationship got married to her. So they lived happily ever after.
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Unless I decide to make sequel than they are screwed. Now it is finished how did you like it? In this fic a kinda quoted The Mask of Zorro more than once. Now if you realy just can't get enough of my writing than check out my new HP fic, If you like that sort of thing. Well it's been nice knowing you. Bye!