Hey guys, I'm back as promised! Funny thing, I baked some cookies during my break… Anyone hungry? TOO BAD! Anyways this is the second chapter of Dimensional Collisions. Favorite, Comment, Rate, Anything, Derp, Bacon, Enjoy! Also, thanks Gangelange10 for the review, it means a lot! I didn't even expect ANY review after only an hour or so of posting it. I'll follow your advice. My new way of making section separators is underlined periods, but I need to know how to properly do it. When I do the underspaces, it doesn't show up in the actual story, but it does in the file. On to the story now, and yes, I will continue to tease everyone about the cookies mentioned earlier for the rest of time.

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Eragon was still busy gawking at the two massive… things when Saphira gave him a jolt. Eragon! "What is, Saphira?" Eragon inquired. In response, Saphira showed Eragon a mental image. Four smaller objects just came out of the two giant-metal-monsters. They seem to be headed our way! This startled Eragon. Informing Oromis, he got on Saphira and prepared to fly out and meet the new arrivals. Perhaps they are human, he thought. And with that, he took off.

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The Chief was pleased with the Viking Fighter, even though he hadn't even seen it in combat. This was unusual, because the Chief didn't care about the shiny looks, only about effectiveness and performance. The reason however, was because of the Viking's ability to transform from a fast anti-air fighter (Dragons are few, so the Vikings have been outfitted with two variations. Bombs or small machine guns.) To a heavy anti-ground mech that was sturdier than a Mantis, without the loss of maneuverability. On the contrary, if a Viking was boarded, it could morph back into an aircraft to make the enemy lose its grip on the twisting metal and fall back down to its death. Focus, he told himself. Focus on your mission.

The Infinity's scans showed dragons were a rarity, and they quickly became a priority to investigate. In fact, there were only three dragons in the whole land. Not liking the looks of the 530-foot tall, 200-foot long black monster that could eat a scorpion, the UNSC and Neo-Covenant quickly decided to look at the gold and blue ones. (I'm getting tired of saying UNSC and Neo-Covenant separately. Cookies to anyone that can come up with a good, reasonable name for both of them so I don't have to always say them separately.)

The Chief was accompanied by three other crafts. The first two were a pair of Wraiths piloted by Spartan IV's. The Wraiths were outfitted with an anti-ground burst laser cannon and twin HE Longbow AA Missiles. In this scenario, the missiles had been switched over to a stun variant designed to give a non-lethal electric shock upon detonation. Bringing the dragons and their riders in alive was top-priority. Finally, there was the Arbiter's upgraded Shadow. (I just forgot that there are Starcraft Banshees and there are Halo Banshees… dangit. There are also both Wraiths, and Ghosts… Halo versions will now have a different name!) It was equipped with the standard twin plasma guns, but the fuel rod cannon had been switched out for a Punisher Grenade launcher. Unlike the normal grenade launchers, which arced, Punisher Grenades were propelled like rockets so that it was easier to aim. Also, Punisher Grenades had a wider area of effect, but could be retrofitted for non-lethal uses, perfectly suited for this mission.

As he neared the objectives, the blue dragon took off with its rider towards them, but did not fly aggressively, but rather, cautiously. Seeing no reason to fire yet, he flipped up the cases on the buttons that would fire the rockets, but did not press them. Slowing down, the four craft lowered themselves as the Chief remember that the rider and dragon weren't wearing combat armor, and could die from asphyxiation if they went too high. Finally, the dragon and rider reached the four crafts. The Chief pressed a button that caused a bright yellow light to shine outside of his cockpit as an indicator that he was leader of the group. (I know, he is not in charge of the Arbiter, but I don't want Eragon peeing his pants on Saphira's scales after seeing a 4-jawed alien.) Finally, the four crafts stopped moving all together and floated there in a hover.

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As Eragon and Saphira neared the four large metal objects, he noted the yellow light shining off of one of them, and that they had stopped moving. Taking this as a sign that the one with the yellow light was the leader, he had Saphira approach that one. As he got closer, a nearly opaque glass screen slid down to reveal a surprising image. Sitting there inside the craft was a man-shaped suit of olive-green metal armor that covered every square inch of whoever was inside's body. It was roughly the size of an urgal, but looked far tougher. Even more intimidating was the yellow surface covering where the man's face ought to be; it was eerily disturbing in a way.

But what was even more surprising was when it spoke. "Hello. I am Sierra 117 of the UNSC, also known as the Master Chief. We're here on a mission to talk with you and possibly bring you with us." Cortana spoke up then, playing through his helmet's external speakers, and showing up in the dashboard's holographic port. "You're undoubtedly curious about the two gigantic metal ships floating in the sky behind us. We promise that we aren't gonna hurt you, and that we are merely trying to understand this new land." Eragon would have fallen off of Saphira, but John grabbed his arm and plopped him back onto Saphira's saddle and held him until Eragon shook himself. Suppressing a giggle, Cortana continued, "We'd like you to bring the golden dragon and its rider here as well. Once you've done that, we will head back to the UNSC Infinity to discuss things with you."

"Alright, I'll bring him." Eragon mumbled, still dazed. Strange, they speak the same language as us, Saphira thought. Eragon agreed, then mentally contacted Oromis. Once Glaedr and Oromis were there, it was a repeat of earlier, minus the falling out the saddle part. After a few more minutes, a pair of Hercules landers were there as well, as the Infinity was such a faraway distance, it would tire even Saphira, and Glaedr was obviously weaker in stamina. At first, they were reluctant to enter the strange boxes of metal, but after hearing the distance to the ship, even Saphira was quick to get in.

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Onboard the UNSC Infinity, Eragon, Oromis, Glaedr, Saphira, John, Lasky, the Arbiter, and Cortana were discussing in the cargo bay. The control room was too small for a dragon, let alone two. Oromis quietly observed and listened, while Eragon would have asked so many questions he would have suffocated himself if he weren't too awestruck to bring his jaw back up. Eventually, Eragon finally found his voice and asked a few questions about the Arbiter, John and the other Spartans' armor, and how in Algaesia the Infinity, weighing thousands (or was it millions?) of tons, was floating. Questions from both sides were answered, whether patiently or excitedly, until Eragon began discussing the war with Galbatorix. (I realize I could actually just end this by saying the Infinity fired its MAC cannon at Galbatorix's citadel… Nah that would be too boring.) When questioned further, Eragon said that he could only discuss it with the rest of the Varden, and that due to the fact that there were spies even in the Varden's camp, Oromis and Glaedr would have to return to Elemera.

Instead of going straight to the Varden, the UNSC, Neo-Covenant, and the dragons and riders agreed that Eragon and Saphira should finish their training in Elesmera. Lasky, however, was curious about magic and the elves. He decided that the Chief and a small group of ODST's would accompany Eragon and Saphira back to Elesmera. Oromis and Glaedr, uncomfortable around the new machinery, left early, just barely remembering to take the Hercules flyer, which was rather ironic.

Finally, the discussions were finished, and Saphira crawled into the Hercules. Eragon, with an entirely different view on the technology of the newcomers, would be sitting behind an ODST in the cockpit of a Banshee. The ODST, whose name was Isaac, patiently answered Eragon's questions as they got in. Eragon looked around at the other ships, and asked another question. "Would it be possible to make Saphira armor like these ships?" Isaac turned around, his helmet glinting. "Actually, that's a pretty good idea." He tapped a button on the side of his helmet, then relayed Eragon's question. "The kid wants to know if his dragon could get armor like the ships. Spartan armor for a dragon, in a sense." He turned around. "The scientists say they'll figure something out. But for now, let's go!" And with that, he took off, and Eragon, for the second time today, fell out of his seat.

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Upon reaching Elesmera, Eragon was feeling rather sick. Isaac just pulled out a barf bag from the cockpit and said, "Motion sickness. Happens to everybody on their first flight." Eragon just took the bag before losing the contents of his stomach. Suddenly, dozens of elves came rushing from the forest, alarmed at the enormously loud noises of the aircraft. They calmed slightly upon seeing Eragon and Saphira and some seemed amused as to Eragon's condition. Nonetheless, they were still wary and on guard to the strangers wearing the far stranger-looking armor. Some of them placed their hands on the pommels of their daggers and swords, but the majority were still intrigued, and simply prepared to react at a moment's notice. Finally, a female elf with raven black hair dashed from the bushes and to the front of the mob of elves.

"Eragon, what's going on?" Asked the elven princess. "Who are these people?" Instead of Eragon replying, Cortana blinked into existence from a small holographic point on his armor. The elves went wide-eyed with astonishment. "Eragon here wound up using a spell that altered our course in Slipspace, and caused us to arrive here. We're here to accompany Eragon as he completes his training with Oromis and Glaedr." Most of this would have gone right through the elves' heads, even those that had gotten over their shock, but Eragon was helpfully supplying mental images and words to get the idea across. At first, Arya was against anyone but Eragon and Saphira seeing Oromis and Glaedr, but relented to allowing that they have a conversation with Islanzadi, mostly because they had already seen and conversed with the elves' two most heavily guarded secrets. "Follow me," Arya sighed, as she and the other elves walked into the woods with the UNSC and Eragon in tow. Saphira flew overhead, her keen eyesight cutting through the treetops of the elves' home.

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Roran walked towards the burned remnants of what he had once called his home, dragging a cart full of materials to reconstruct the lifeless ruins that lay ahead. As he lugged the heavy burden along the path, he thought, Eragon… this is all his fault, isn't it? He ran away with Brom right after the house was destroyed. Why else would he flee the village? I'll get him someday… Focus! For now you need to repair what you can… But what about Katrina? With the house burnt down along with most of the possessions inside it, Roran didn't have the money to ask Katrina's hand in marriage. Her father Sloan would disapprove even with the money, but without it he would laugh until the day he died.

When Roran finally reached the house, it was dark. I'll repair the house later, he thought. As he closed his eyes, his last thoughts before he drifted asleep lingered in his mind. Someday I'll find him… Someday I will find Eragon… And with that, he descended into a deep slumber, resting himself for whatever tomorrow brought.

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Aaand that was Chapter 2, thanks to all you guys reading this. I am open to any suggestions within reason, and appreciate constructive criticism. I try to incorporate humor, and am working on getting it to fit in to the actual story along with the side notes. Please remember that since I am now using Starcraft units with similar name to a lot of Halo vehicles and aircraft, that Halo's vehicles have new names. Here's a list of the vehicles that have changed names along with their new names.

Banshee – Now called Shadow.

Wraith – Now called Tempests.

Ghost – Would have been renamed to make way for Ghost infantry units from Starcraft, but I changed my mind to Spectres. Very similar, and saves you the confusion of one more vehicle with a new name.

Alright, that's it! Please be sure to review, favorite, and follow, it really helps when I see what you guys think. Alright, thanks again, and remember that I still need a suitable name for the UNSC and Neo-Covenant! (If I could send a cookie via computer to people, I really would send whoever comes up with the best name a real delicious, home-made chocolate chip cookie) See you next weekend! Teleos out.