Hey everyone. I know, long time no writing. Well I've finally updated the story and I think I've got another chapter or two left so it'll be interesting to see what happens. In this chapter its going to be 15 years later and so Capri is 16, Nasuada 34, Eragon 33, Murtagh 35. Had to age them which I wasn't to happy with doing but anyways.

I don't own anything expect Capri, Emerald and Falien. Everything else is CP's

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"Keep track of your footing. It wouldn't be a brilliant move to trip in the middle of a fight with an opponent." A coaching voice came from the filled out Blue Rider. Fifteen years has past since the fall of the evil tyrant, Galbatorix and the Varden taking control of the empire. Over those years the young farmer boy had grown into more of a man and skilled dragon rider then most could have ever predicted.

Eragon stood across from a pupil in the large courtyard of the capital castle of Alageasia. Servants wandered along the edges of the yard to avoid the sparring practice between the two riders.

The pupil was a young woman, about the age of sixteen. Dark brunette hair was pulled up to keep the long bangs from falling over her eyes hazel eyes. She wore dark brown clothing that clung to her young curves that could make a bystander at first glance believe that she was a grown woman. Of course, she wasn't tall enough to hold out the older look. But she did have a gorgeous set of facial expressions.

Eyes were concentrated upon the glowing sapphire sword that was held with much practiced steadiness that was held beside her trainer. Stance was low with her own gleaming cadmium sword held in her dominate left hand with developing grace. Though sparring and sword fighting was her highest skill she still had a large room for improvement.

The quick movements of the teen girl came suddenly as both hands held the hilt of her sword that swung towards the side of Eragon. The yellow metal seemed to glow with the light from the sun as it made its attack. A grunt came from her as the blade clashed with the metal of the blue sword. In retaliation of the block, fast paced attacks were pushed forward, each blocked with a simple movement of Eragon's wrist, as for her movements were powered by her body's movement.

"Think through each attack and how your opponent can counter them. With a guess of what they might do will make countering the counter easier and will take less effort."

Eragon received a nod, allowing him to know she understood what he was explaining. To test his student, Eragon pushed forward to aim an attack for her left shoulder and when her sword reached up to block, the attack was swiftly changed to her right side. With a difficult effort from his pupil, the blue sword was barely caught by the yellow.

"See.. I guessed that would've been your move." A playful but teaching smile lit up Eragon's elven features.

"Guessed? You knew that. We've sparred together for the past... two months now." The young lady spoke with a hint of amusement in her voice.

"Well. I guess that could be a reason. But still, point made?"

"Yep, point made."

Both swords were lowered to end the sparring session. As if on cue Nasuada stepped into the courtyard, a smile on her face. Fifteen years had past and yet she still held the brilliance of a graceful figure.

"You have taught my daughter well Rider Eragon."

Both Eragon and Capri turned towards the noblewoman. A grin came from Eragon as he bowed before looked towards his pupil.

"Capri is a fast learner, Lady Nasuada."

Capri rolled her eyes, showing that rebelliousness that had to have been inherited as Nasuada noticed it and shook her head.

"Don't roll your eyes at a compliment."

"Yes, ma'am." She answered with a wide smile before she flipped the sword and sheathed with ease. Spending all her life with her mother and uncle she knew when they had something to talk about. That was why she didn't even make a hint that she was going to leave. Instead, Capri crossed her arms over her chest and rested her weight upon one leg in a not very lady like position. Nasuada looked at Eragon then towards her daughter. The Blue Rider soon joined in with the look that was trying to signal Capri she needed to leave.

"Capri, why don't you go find Falien."

"Mother, you know he's out hunting with Saphira. Remember when they said they'd be gone most of the day?"

A stern motherly look replaced the calm one as Nasuada crossed her arms.

"Then go straighten up your quarters. I know its not clean like I asked it to be."

Within these demanding words and the look upon both of the adult's faces, Capri could make a good conclusion.

"Its about him isn't it."

Silence was what she was given before Nasuada opened her mouth to demand Capri gone, of course, Capri beat her to it.

"Why can't I be apart of these conversations? Why don't you want me to know anything about him?"

"Capri-" Nasuada started but was cut off again.

"Mother! You two aren't the only one's effected by-"

"Hljodhr."

Eragon's voice with the ancient languages came, sending Capri silent. He didn't give either time to speak before continuing.

"Listen to your mother Capri. I'll come up later, and I want you to figure out a reversal of the spell I've casted."

Capri shut her mouth as no words would come out even if she tried to speak. With a sharp glare to both she stormed out of the courtyard towards her chambers to try and sort out the ancient language holding her tongue.

A sigh came from Nasuada as he ran a hand over her face.

"Was it smart to allow her time to try and counter that one? It comes in handy more than often."

Eragon chuckled.

"If she does she'll deserve her voice. She is weak with the ancient language. This is a good exercise."

Silence fell between the two for a moment before they moved out of the court yard and to a more private place to speak. This topic wasn't something that they talked about in ear reach of anyone. The guards that deliver the information have sworn to keep it secret as well. Puts a new meaning on Top Secret. Within Nasuada's quarters, Nasuada sat on her bed that was covered with thick blankets and fancy designed pillows. No, she wasn't queen, only a noblewoman, but she got queen like treatment.

After gaining control over the empire Nasuada alined a trusted council to rule over the Empire. She and Eragon were seated within it to keep the council at peace and fighting out the quirks of the political system. One of the quirks, small rebellious groups that still lay with Galbatorix's side who had continued to evade capture from the new rulers.

Eragon stood beside the large window, watching Nasuada as she prepared to explain.

"You had been informed of the rebels hiding amongst the northern part of the Spine, correct."

Eragon Nodded.

"I have. This has to do with Murtagh how, or was Capri jumping to conclusions?"

Nasuada cracked a small smile towards Eragon at this.

"She knows me well as yes it does have to do with him. Roran and Emerald were within the area, playing as scouts for a small group of ground troops looking to locate this group. What he found was the rebels, but them already obtained. Just like the four earlier times. Roran did the questioning and all said it had been the Red Rider, who had only left shortly before Roran's arrival."

Eragon didn't speak right after as he took in the informations. Over the past few months there had been many rebellion group locations revealed to the Council and actions were being made to catch them. It was when one group almost escaped being captured was the first time the Red Rider had been spotted since his disappearance from the Varden camp. He had rendered the rebel group helpless, allowing the soldiers to take them. The soldiers all clarified that they had officially seen the ruby dragon on the horizon. Out of the four, now five, incidents, the first was the only time anyone had seen the dragon. Except for the rebels.

"So, I guess he's truly helping from a distance."

Nasuada nodded but a look on her face showed she was not satisfied with the extra help. Eragon couldn't help but notice.

"This is troubling you I can see."

Pushing away from the window he moved to sit next to her upon the bed as she sighed.

"You don't know how glad I am to know that he's alright. I mean he's taking out groups of rebels alone." She chuckled. "But why does he have to stay away like this."

Eragon knew that his brother had to have an idea of what he was doing. What Nasuada brought up, he to had pondered.

"Murtagh has always thought he is better off alone. Seems he hasn't changed much."

Nasuada understood what Eragon was talking about. Murtagh was always independent but she was tired of it. For the past fifteen years she was haunted with the secret she didn't get to inform Murtagh about. It was something she didn't want to live with anymore. She never knew when Eragon became able to real her expressions so well as he waited for her to speak with listening ears. She had a plan.

"There are three other uncovered rebel groups left. I am sure he'll aim to do the same as he has the past five. So we can predict three places he might be and I was hoping you and Saphira might be able to locate him. Roran and Emerald have agreed to the idea but this will only happen if you agree."

There was a pleading look within the noblewoman's eyes as she stared at Eragon. He didn't completely like the idea. They were hoping to be able to approach a dragon rider who stayed in hiding for fifteen years without a trace, till now.

"He will not come here willingly, Nasuada. He'll bolt the first sign of both Roran and I."

Eragon was ready to try and ask Nasuada to think of a better way to do this but the remembrance that Murtagh was clueless to having a daughter and this might be the only option of him getting here for Nasuada to explain. With a sigh Eragon nodded.

"I will go along with this, though I know this will end rough."

It was in that moment Nasuada did a move that had to be classified as out of character. Reaching out she pulled Eragon into a hug to show her appreciation for what he was doing.

"Thank you Eragon."

Eragon returned the embrace after coming out of his sudden shock of her hugging him.

"Saphira and I will have to prepare tonight. Roran and Emerald will be joining up with those troops in a few days, giving us time to figure out a solid plan."

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It was early morning was Capri stirred under the covers of her warm bed, not asleep but just laying there thinking. Thoughts were on the pervious night when Eragon had come up to her chambers after talking with her mother. She had sat there on her bed thinking over the spell Eragon had silenced her with, not getting anywhere with it. If she had a weakness it was magic. She couldn't understand how to learn the ancient language and simple magic that Eragon had gotten her to learn leaves her feeling drained. It was like she was built for the use of magic. It bothers Capri to no end but Eragon continues to claim she will learn.

After Eragon had lifted the spell from her, she didn't waist time to ask questions on what Eragon and Nasuada had spoke about. All she got were flat answers like maybe, could be, not sure, and if you think so. These thoughts caused an annoyed groan to come from the young dragon rider as she turned over to lie on her stomach, head buried in the soft pillows that she had grown up with. It seemed that everything she had she had grown up with. Falien was the only thing she never had from the start. He came to her on her tenth birthday. The memory of Nasuada almost crying was enough to bring a smile to Capri. She didn't like to see her mother crying but she knew what the tears meant. Nasuada had told her many times how much she resembled the Red Rider so Capri understood the tears.

The sound of beating wings brought Capri from her thoughts. Sitting up, eyes turned to the larger part of her room which had been designed for Falien to be able to enter the room. The sound of wings became louder before the dark yellow dragon landed and moved within the larger portion of the room. Just seeing the brilliant dragon got a bright smile from Capri.

'You to were gone longer than expected.'

Capri chimed in her thoughts as Failen shook his head and stretched his wings with a hum.

'Well mother wanted to cover a good amount of basic flight maneuvers. And hunt of course.'

Failen was one of the two eggs from Saphira and Emerald. He was the only egg that has hatched for a human so far. The other was still waiting for a rider to come along. Saphira and Emerald have plans to give the next round of eggs out to be wild dragons, like there used to be many many years ago.

'Its always food with you. You missed a very eventful day here.'

Laying back down in bed, Capri rolled on her side to still see her dragon who was moving into the room before plopping down in his bed near Capri's/

'I highly doubt that. Nothing ever happens here.'

'Mother got more information on my father.'

'Really? What was the information?'

'She wouldn't tell me. Her and Eragon spoke privately and didn't let me in on it.'

Silence filled there connection as Falien thought over what Capri spoke before letting out a warm breathed sigh.

'You mother seems to a smart one and has to have a reason for keeping it from you.'

He received a sharp glare from his rider who growled.

'Do not side against me. You've been spending to much time with Saphira.'

'No, I've just inherited her brilliance.'

'Shut up.'

'Snappy.'

'Whatever.'

'Fine fine I won't tell you what I caught Saphira and Eragon speaking about then.'

Falien rolled with a strange movement as he had to move his wings to get over them to not be facing Capri who was suddenly sitting up staring at him.

'You heard them talking? About what? Falien tell me!'

'...'

It wasn't uncommon for this dragon and rider to spar with words but Falien was a brilliant dragon that knew just how to get his rider to fold and allow the argument to be won by him. Capri was catching on to this technique of his but has never found a way around the tough silence of the yellow dragon.

'Alright fine. I'm sorry for telling you to shut up. Happy?'

Her reply suited the large beast as his leg neck snaked back around to turn his large scaly head towards her.

'Very much so.. Saphira and Eragon are leaving tomorrow for something. I believe to meet Roran and Emerald.'

'Thats all?'

Capri's thoughts were dull as if she had been expecting something more, interesting then just Eragon going to meet his cousin. It wasn't that big of a deal, but there was this look in Falien's golden eyes that begged to differ. A low hum came from the dragon as he finished explaining.

'Their going to join with uncovering the rebel groups. Rumors say that the Red Rider will more than likely be within the area as well.'

This last part of the information sent Capri's heart racing. This was the first time she ever had information leading to an area where her father just might be. It was just a chance that he'd be there but it was enough for this young rider.

'Guess we'll just have to tag along then.'

'Sorry, Capri, I don't think we're being allowed to go. Rebels will be around and your not ready to go into a fight. Besides, your mother will never allow this. Neither will Rider Eragon.'

'They don't need to know. We'll just stay a good distance back and out of their line of sight. We'll be fine.'

A warning growl came from the dragon who just glared back at his rule breaking rider.

'You will be the death of me one of these days.'

'But you love me for it.'

Laying back down Capri gave Falien a smile and turned to lay on her side. Falien didn't reply to her words but instead just closed his eyes, head resting close to Capri's human bed knowing that tomorrow would be one hell of a day.

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Alright so this was better than I thought it would be. Hope its ok. I had been thinking this would be the last chapter but as you can see, nope. Please Read and Review. Reviews really get me writing.