Sorry my chapter was late. I had a lot of school work to do so this chapter might be a bit short compared to the previous chapters. I'm going to try to flip back and forth between Evan and Anabelle's point of view, but I have much more of Anabelle's point of view then Evan's written. So there might be more for her. Anyway, thank you to my reviewers: Hollyleaf9 and xt-219. I can't thank you enough! Okay on with the long awaited- Part 2!!

Disclaimer: I do not own Eragon. I own my OCs.

Part 2

Evan ran a hand through his fading red hair. He was kinda self-conscious about his hair. That's why he dyed it. He was so relieved that Anabelle decided to stay in Teirm on her own accord. He wasn't going to let her come with him whether she wanted to or not. To be honest, he was scared about getting captured by the Ra'zac as much as the next person, but he had to go. He was a Rider now and 'with great power come great-' well, you get the point. Evan also had an advantage even other Riders didn't have- knowing the future. Everything was going mostly the way he planned it. The only thing he didn't know was how the freak he got here! He definitely did not was to live in Eragon-land the rest of his life. The only thing he could do now was go along for the ride then get off at the next exit, which he assumed was when they got to the Varden. Once he was for sure that he could get out, he would go back for Anabelle. The only complicated part in his plan was he had to survive until then. What he conveniently forgot to tell Anabelle was that saying 'after they got to the Varden it got dangerous' was a gross understatement. Aww snap, right? Evan didn't know how much more of riding with Eragon and Brom he could take. Eragon never seemed to shut his mouth, and Brom never stopped critiquing him. He caught Ryla thinking of Anabelle a lot. Evan kinda felt guilty that he hardly thought of her at all anymore after they left Tierm a week ago.

"She's safe, Ryla. There's no need to keep worrying." He advised.

"I can't help but wonder if she really is safe." Evan felt Ryla's concern through the telepathic link.

"I don't think she's in the least bit danger. She's probably talking about how much she misses me." Evan knew Anabelle liked him. He'd known for a while and he found it... funny for a lack of better words. He didn't think of her any more then a friend though.

"You shouldn't taunt her for liking you." Ryla said defensively.

"But she's practically attached to me! Can't she learn to be a little more independent?" Evan thought harshly to himself. Then he forgot he was still in contact with Ryla. Oops.

"You're a jerk, you know that? The only reason she's 'attached' to you is because you are security to her!" Ryla snarled. If any kid suddenly winds up a Dragon Rider, a word to the wise- the dragon is always right. Evan didn't really think those things about Anabelle and he would never dare say anything bad about her to anyone, but she was like his little sister. They could disagree, right? "Evan, take a deep breath." Ryla said softer but just as firm. Evan obeyed.

"I'm sorry. I don't know what's gotten into me. I just seem so irritated lately."

"I understand." Evan was so grateful for Ryla's presence. She told it like it was, but she always told the truth. He could probably be able to ride her in a few weeks. Evan was uber-ly excited about that. After a few more hours, Dras-Leona finally lay on the horizon. He told Eragon that they were close to their destination with his mind and soon Eragon and Saphira came flying in. When they landed it was evident that they had been swimming in Leona Lake. Ryla didn't want to go swimming so Evan had no choice in the matter. When they were closer, Evan realized that it had been almost two months since they entered this world.

"It must be spring there." He wondered what his family was doing, and if his friends were still wondering how he suddenly dropped off the face of the earth. Although he also didn't know if time passed here the same as time passed in Indiana. Maybe it was like Narnia where time passed by fast in Narnia but almost stood still in real life? Evan felt homesick for the first time in a while, he realized. He'd always wanted to get away. He would wander around the halls before school started, not standing and talking in the circles of people that lined the cafeteria or the library, and people watch. Some people might think that people-watching was weird and stalker-ish, but Evan didn't care. He thought it was fun. Saphira and Ryla flew off before someone could see them. He quickly realized that Dras-Leona was a bad town. The old, creepy tower that stood at its main entrance, Helgrind, only intensified that fact. As they led the horses into Dras-Leona, Evan decided that the best way to describe the city was to call it the sewer of Uru'baen, the probably filthier capital of Alagaesia where the evil ex-Dragon Rider, Galbatorix, lived. People were the rats of the sewer that griped in the mud and filth and fought over food with knarled hands. It made a chill run down Evan's spine. They checked in a shack of a hotel. He hated it but picked out one of the seven bunks anyway. It looked gross and bug infested, but when he pulled back the covers he saw no bugs which was a surprise. As long as there were no bugs he didn't care- much. Eragon slept on the floor because he was convinced bugs would eat him alive if he slept on his bunk. Evan didn't blame him. It took Evan a while to feel comfortable enough to fall asleep. Evan blamed exhaustion the only reason he could.

Anabelle woke to someone shaking her from her sleep. She opened her eyes to stare at a little, scruffy boy standing next to her. She opened her mouth to ask what he was doing in the house, but he smashed his hands over her mouth. He was abnormally strong for a little kid. When the boy finally released her she asked,

"Who are you?" The boy covered her mouth again.

"Quiet! I can answer you're questions as we go, but you need to come with me as fast as you can if you want to live." Anabelle sleepily got out of bed.

"Well, are you going to answer my question?" She asked while wiping the junk that lined her eyes with her sleeve.

"My name is Solembum. I'm the werecat that you saw in Angel's store."

"A werecat? Like a werewolf?" Anabelle added werecats to her list of weird creatures she'd encountered. Her list was growing fast.

"If you think I'm a Sundiver then you're wrong, but you have the concept correct."

"What?" Anabelle never heard of a 'Sundiver' before.

"You ask too many questions. Get your things together. You must erase any sign that you've been here." Anabelle did as she was told. She gathered her extra clothes which were her only belongings and straightened up the room. She made the bed and tried to stamp out the fire when Solembum stopped her.

"You will be traveling. You will need only the clothes on your back. Burn the extras." She threw her old clothes in the fire.

"Come, out the window." Solembum jumped out the window of her guest bedroom that opened into a back ally of the house. Solembum jumped nimbly, like a cat, and landed softly. Anabelle slid down too. Solembum then peaked around the corner to see if the coast was clear.

"Where are you taking me? And why?" Anabelle whispered.

"You must get as far away from the Empire's cities as possible. The Empire has heard of the information that was stolen. They also know that you were seen with them. They want to capture you so they can question you, and they'll be shocked when they find out two new Dragon Riders were the culprits. Guards are on their way now. I'm getting you out of Teirm." Anabelle's heart quickened. She'd never thought of that. Apparently, neither did Evan.

"Stay quiet and follow me." Solembum instructed. He skidded across the ally and led her through the city. He stayed in alleys and stealthfully made their way to the gate.

"What about the guards at the gate? Even if I get passed them, the portcullis is still down." Anabelle said nervously.

"You will get through the gate, but you will be seen. I will help you, but you must be ready to run as fast as you can. The guards are more or less for show. They wear heavy armor, and that will make it difficult for them to chase you a long distance. However you must consider that they are strong, grown men." Anabelle didn't know where the strange werecat was leading but it didn't sound good.

"Once you are outside the gate, run for the woods and hide. Then get as far away from the Empire as you can." Solembum instructed, but before Anabelle could ask questions, he left. Solembum them morphed into a cat before Anabelle's eyes. She couldn't help but stare. He then padded past the guards and went under the portcullis. He paced a few more feet and started to wash his ears. Anabelle cautiously wandered up to the guards pretending to be looking for something.

"Halt. Why're you out at such a late hour?" One of the guards asked her.

"I'm looking for my cat. He ran away, and I can't find him. Have you seen him?" She asked innocently, hoping her small size would fool the guards into thinking she was much younger then she really was.

"One just went under the portcullis." The other guard informed. Anabelle then went up to the gate and peered through to Solembum.

"Fluffy! C'mere, boy! Come!" After Solembum didn't respond Anabelle looked up at the guards with puppy dog eyes.

"Can you please open the gate so I can get my kitty?" She asked with a little kid voice. After a moment of contemplating it, the guards allowed her. They lifted the gate just enough so she could duck down and get the "kitty." She walked up to Solembum but when she got to him, instead of stopping, she started running. She heard the guards exchange surprised looks and chased after her, and they were fast. When they approached where Solembum was, he jumped up and latched himself onto one of the guards' face. The guard was now occupied with trying to detach a cat from his skull, and could pursue her no longer. The second guard, however, wore lighter armor and accessories because he was of lower rank. He was also fit and fast. Anabelle was beginning to tire and her asthma started to act up. The only asthma attacks she'd ever had were when she was swimming and started choking on water. She didn't know what would happen if she had an attack and didn't have an inhaler. She knew it was pointless but she tried to contact Evan or Eragon with her mind. No response. What a surprise? They have a week's head start and their out of range. Anabelle didn't know how she had the energy to use sarcasm while running for her life. She drove her legs towards the forest as Solembum instructed.

"The forest. If I just get to...the forest. I'm...safe." She told herself while breathing heavily. Her lungs were aching and protesting to the abuse, but Anabelle knew if she stopped, she would be caught. She couldn't pretend she didn't know about the stolen information now. She ran from the guards. She might as well wave a huge banner that said, 'I know what happened! Arrest me!' The lone guard pursued her and seemed to notice her breathing troubles. He jogged carefully now as if to let her run out of energy then capture her then. Suddenly, her lungs could bear it no longer and induced and asthma attack. She stopped dead in her tracks and her eyes got wide with panic. Having an asthma attack is a horrifying sensation. Your lungs just can't seem to get enough air no matter how many breaths you take. Yet, you know in the back of your mind you aren't going to die. It was like being stranded in the ocean. You know that you are in extreme danger, but you won't die...yet. The fact does nothing what-so-ever to stop you gasping for air. She turned around to see the guard walking up to her.

"Hello. I assume you are Anabelle. The Empire thinks you might have information we need." He said also slightly out of breath. She backed away from him and continued aching for oxygen. Suddenly, a person dropped from the sky beside Anabelle and the guard.

"Do you have business with my sister? Or should you just go back to you post without saying a word? I think you should go back." Anabelle realized, it was Richard! She couldn't speak but was surprised and confused that Richard just randomly appeared out of nowhere and claimed her as his sister which she was pretty sure she wasn't.

"Why should I leave? Turning her in will make me a rich man!" The young soldier retorted while drawing his sword. Richard almost started laughing. He drew his sword and assumed a fighting stance.

"I don't think this should have to end in violence." Richard said casually.

"Really? You think you can fight me?! One of the King's soldiers!?" The soldier smiled back and narrowed his eyes.

"I know I will win. Galbatorix is no king of mine!" Richard shrugged off his cloak. Then the snapped open large membrane wings! They weren't like a dragon's. They were almost transparent and you could see the pale, purple veins that ran inside the folds. The soldier gasped.

"Sundiver!" Richard smiled. He had elongated canines similar to how she would picture a vampire's and his eyes were blood red.

"Not exactly. I'm a Dragon's Fire Chaser!" The soldier tried to gather his courage and fight the creature. Richard, before Anabelle could blink, thrust forward with his sword and knocked the soldier off his feet. The soldier stared up at Richard where the moon light could be seen through his wings. Richard was examining the soldier's sword.

"Nice design but a bit to crude for my taste. You can have it back." Richard tossed the sword at the soldier and it stuck in the ground only inches from his neck.

"Now go!" Richard growled and the soldier grabbed his sword and ran like fire. Richard folded his wings in and put his cloak back on.

"Are you okay?" He said with what seemed like genuine concern, but Anabelle felt dizzy and light headed. The attack had stopped but she was starting to see tunnel vision. She collapsed. Before she left consciousness she heard Richard mutter to himself,

"I take that as a 'no.'"

Oooh! Cliff hanger! Woot! So that was the introduction of the Dragon's Fire Chasers and Sundivers as well as Richard. If you have read my Kingdom Hearts fanfiction you will remember Richard and Noah from that story. I decided to put Noah in every one of my future stories and I carried Richard's personality and sense of humor over into this story with another character I named Richard. So just stay with me on this. Thanks again for reviewing. Please continue! :)