Author's note.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Inheritance Cycle.

Anyways, on with Chapter 9!

Chapter 9

Niether my father nor Jesslia said anything for a moment and then Jesslia asked my father.

"Is she..."

My father nodded. I didn't know what they were talking about. I was still confused about the fact that they knew each other.

"Can I get an explanation?" I asked.

They were silent for a moment and then my father said.

"This may be a little shocking to you, especially since you obviously know Jesslia, but she's your mother."

"My mother?" I asked shocked. The elf that I had gotten to know while training is my mother. And that was another thing, since Jesslia is an elf, wouldn't that mean that I'm half-elf? That would explain my heightened sense of hearing but I still could hardly believe it.

"Yes." Jesslia nodded. "I told you that I left my husband and newborn child behind because I became a dragon rider, correct? I just never expected you to be the one I left behind. I didn't think that you would become a rider like myself and Murtagh."

I took a step back. I wasn't expecting to find my mother. My father had said that she had abandoned him for no reason, apparently that wasn't true.

I nearly stumbled but Cordnell steadied me before asking.

Are you ok, Rebecca?

I don't know. I replied truthfully. Cordnell nodded and then he moved to where I could mount him easily. I glanced at my parents for a moment and then I bounded onto Cordnell's back. He took off and soon we were soaring above the clouds.

I didn't know how to feel about what I had learned. I suppose I should have been overjoyed that I had found my mother or angry that she had left us to be a dragon rider. But instead my my mind was reeling with so many emotions that Cordnell started to worry about my mental state.

After Cordnell had taken off, we had flown around a bit before he had landed on a large cliff. I slid off his back and snuggled against his side. He put a wing over me and we just sat there for a while.

Finally, Cordnell said.

Murtagh must be worried by now; Jesslia probably is too.

I took a deep breath and then I said.

I know, I'm just shocked that Jesslia is my mother. I didn't expect my mother to be a rider, much less an elf.

I kind of did. Cordnell said shifting.

What, that Jesslia is my mother? I asked surprised.

No that your mother was an elf. Cordnell replied.

Why? I asked puzzled.

You have roughly the same features as some of the other elves we have met. Also your sense of hearing and smell is stronger than an average humans. Cordnell replied. Not to mention the fact that you are pretty strong.

I am not that strong. I said blushing a little bit.

Yes you are. You could hold out against most riders when you just started out and the only reason that you got knocked out was because you started doubting yourself. Cordnell insisted before saying. You really need to stop doubting yourself.

I know. I sighed. I really did need to stop doubting myself. If I didn't doubt myself, then I would be able to fight better and stronger.

Anyway, we should probably get back before anyone really misses us. Cordnell said changing the subject.

Yes, let's go back. I said before climbing onto his back.

As soon as I was on him, he took off into the sky.

For some reason, I wondered if I would run into anymore surprises.

Author's note.

And we are done... with this chapter of course, definetly NOT with the story. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed Chapter 9 and always remember to REVIEW!