Chapter 29: Hadarac Desert
Sonic, Knuckles, Saphira and Tails had been flying for miles. The four dragons were on their way to the Hadarac Desert to get the next Chaos Emerald, and were wondering how long it would be until they got there. Along the way they talked about why the Chaos Emeralds were scattered across Alagaesia and why they had come here in the first place.
Tails was also telling Sonic what fun it was to be on another adventure with him, even if it was on another planet and they were in a new form. Sonic just chuckled and nodded his head, grinning.
I agree, this adventure is a lot of fun, Sonic told the orange dragon. Even if the villain isn't Eggman, we're still going to take down another evil king. It reminds me of my trip to Camelot when I defeated King Arthur but when I did, it turns out he wasn't the main villain...Merlina was. After I defeated her, I became King of Camelot.
Tails nodded. You told me about that when you came back. Have you been to Camelot often since then?
Yes, I have. Being king of that land isn't easy, you know. Besides, I like the challenge.
Saphira spoke up. It sounds like you have had many grand adventures, Sonic. I'd like to hear them.
Sonic looked at her. I'll tell you about them sometime.
They flew for hours until it was nearly nightfall and saw a massive desert in the distance. The four dragons stopped in midair, seeing that the desert went for miles.
Eragon looked at Knuckles and spoke. Where is the Chaos Emerald? he asked.
Knuckles sighed and hovered in the air, searching the desert. Finally he saw a speck of light in the distance and roared. He flew off as the other dragons followed him also. Ten minutes later, Knuckles landed and so did the others. Eragon got off Saphira also and sighed. That's when they saw the Chaos Emerald. It was buried in the sand surrounded by a bright silver color. Knuckles picked the silver Chaos Emerald up in his paw and looked at it, giving it to Eragon.
Five down, two to go, Knuckles said.
Don't forget that Galbatorix has two, Sonic told him.
The red dragon nodded and spread his wings. He was about to fly off when they heard a loud roar. Everyone looked up to see Thorn flying through the air. He spotted them and dove down, landing in front of them, growling. Murtagh saw Eragon and smirked.
"Well, isn't this a surprise!" The Dragon Rider exclaimed. "I was just on my way to Surda on Galbatorix's orders. What are you doing here, may I ask?"
"We could ask you the same damn thing!" Eragon yelled loudly.
Murtagh smirked. "Don't be so harsh, brother. I was just passing through; I had no idea that you would be here. When I saw you, however, I couldn't resist stopping by."
Why are you going to Surda? Sonic asked.
"It's none of your business, dragon. By the way, I see you have found another Chaos Emerald."
Are you going to steal it? Knuckles growled in anger. I'd like to see you try.
Murtagh ignored him and Thorn flapped his wings. A few seconds later the dragon and Rider were flying off into the distance.
Sonic's eyes widened and he looked at Saphira. Murtagh said that he is heading to Surda. You don't suppose he will attack the Varden?
Sonic, you're right! Saphira told him. If he attacks the Varden without them knowing, they could be destroyed! We have to help!
How can we get there, though? Tails asked. Surda is miles away and even if we get there, he would still be ahead of us.
Sonic looked at the Chaos Emerald in Eragon's hand and grinned. Give me the Chaos Emerald, he told the Rider. Eragon looked confused but tossed him the emerald. The dragon held up his front right paw and caught the Chaos Emerald, gripping it tightly. Sonic closed his eyes and a concentrated. CHAOS CONTROL!
A bright light shone from the emerald and surrounded them, intensifying with each second. Suddenly, they all vanished an a flash of silver light.