Eragon Page #4

Saphira? Keep Arya safe until I call.

I will, but hurry. The Urgals are closing in.

Thanks again.

Don't mention it.

Tell me your vision

looked something like this.

Come on.

The task was simple: bring the boy to me.

There were complications.

Yes, so I've heard.

Complications do tend to happen.

But fortunately for you,

your incompetence may work in my favor.

The boy has led us directly to the Varden.

And so the job falls upon you, Durza...

...to remind those who resist my rule...

...that as long as I am king...

...disloyalty will be punishable by death.

Gather my army and follow them.

Leave no one alive.

- Move up there.

- Come on, get them on there.

Which one of you is the rider?

I am. My name is Eragon.

I am Ajihad, leader of the Varden.

If you are the rider, call your beast inside.

If it attacks, you will die first.

Saphira? Bring Arya, but be cautious.

How is Arya?

She's holding on.

Her heart beats faintly.

She's been poisoned by a Shade.

Our healers will make her well.

Watch over Arya.

But be careful.

You be careful.

- There are Urgals on the mountain.

- Urgals.

They're scouring the mountain

as we speak.

Time is short.

I must know if you're with us.

We'll be greatly outnumbered.

We've come to join you.

- Seize him.

- No.

He's with me. He saved my life.

He is the son of Morzan, the traitor.

Is it true?

A son doesn't choose his father.

This was the only thing he ever gave me.

I hated that man until the day he died.

Lock him up.

If he tries to escape, kill him.

- Let go of me.

- I've no time to take chances.

The Urgals' presence here can only mean

that the king's men are not far behind.

These cowards will hide no more.

Tonight, we destroy the resistance.

Annihilate.

But the boy is mine.

- Excuse me. I should have knocked.

- It's fine.

My father asked me to bring you to him.

I'll be ready in just a moment.

Arya has responded well

to our healers' work.

- Her strength runs deep.

- When can I see her?

She's resting now.

Only she can answer that.

Check those rails.

They're afraid of me.

Why wouldn't they be?

There's no retreat from here,

nowhere else to hide.

The suspicion has kept us alive

all these years.

When word spread

of a new Dragon Rider...

...we were expecting someone

who was more...

- ...well...

- More than me.

I've heard it before.

More heat. Add more heat.

- Your armor is ready for you.

- Take your positions.

Come on, harder.

We must prepare for battle.

It's not as easy as it looks, is it?

You look fit for battle.

- Positions.

- Ready?

Urgals are here.

Be strong, Eragon.

The search for a rider

has been long and dangerous.

Some of us have carried the egg

for as long as we can remember...

...hoping it would hatch,

when fate finally carried it to you.

Why me?

I'm just a farm boy from Carvahall.

Because that is who Saphira chose.

I barely even recognize myself.

They worked through the night...

...to protect our greatest hope...

...and our leader who rides her.

It's time.

Take your positions.

Ready the archers!

I need to know, Saphira. Why me?

You choose a leader for his heart.

But I'm not without fear.

Without fear there cannot be courage.

But when we are together,

it is our enemies who should be afraid.

And are we together, Saphira?

As one?

I'll take that as a yes.

Loose!

Now!

Into the sky, to win or die!

Fire!

Yeah!

Let me out! Let me out!

Let me out of here! Let--!

- Oh, no.

- Time to return the favor.

I guess we're even!

Come! Taste the blood of your dragon!

Let's finish this.

What is that thing?

Dark magic.

Closer, so we can reach his heart.

This time, rip it out of his chest.

Saphira!

Hear her scream!

Saphira, you're hurt.

Don't worry about me.

Keep your mind in the fight.

What's happening? My vision's failing.

It is not you, but me.

This wound weakens me.

Easy, Saphira.

We're gonna get through this together.

I'm losing strength.

I know what I have to do.

Now!

That's for Brom.

I expected more.

Saphira!

We did it.

Saphira?

Together.

Whatever life there is in me, take it.

Eragon, no.

Even you don't have a heart...

...strong enough for both of us.

Slowly, rider.

Saphira?

Some friends can't be replaced.

Well, luckily, some don't have to be.

Saphira. I didn't think I could do it.

You shouldn't have. It was reckless...

...but I'm glad you did.

Wasn't it an old, wise man who once said:

"One part brave, three parts fool"?

Brom would be proud of you.

Of us.

And Arya?

Thought that might come up.

Get changed.

She's off to Ellesmra.

But what horse was ever born

that could outrun a dragon?

You never gave me a chance

to say goodbye.

There was no time.

Galbatorix will try to avenge this defeat.

I must return to my people in Ellesmra.

And you must prepare the Varden.

You lost those who were dear to you.

You've paid a great price for your courage.

Did you know the people of the Varden

already tell stories about you?

Legend of Eragon,

the great Shade-slayer...

...spreads throughout Alagasia.

Well, you know how legends go.

People will believe

just about anything these days.

When will I see you again?

Time moves quickly.

Only yesterday you were a farm boy.

Today you are a hero.

Tomorrow may see us together again.

Then I'll be waiting for tomorrow.

Tomorrow will come...

...sooner than you think.

Take care of him, Saphira.

I will.

Come.

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