Disclaimer: I do not own Eragon or Saphira, or any other characters.

Sorry for the tearful wait. I just had to make you guys wait. Hehe. The big letters at the bottom, read them!

Rose snapped her eyes open and she gasped in air. The air was so sweet tasting. Blinding light was in her eyes. Where was she? Taz was sitting up now, shaking his head, making his green scales shimmer. Taz, are we in heaven? Rose asked him. She shivered slightly. Heaven sure is cold. She muttered. Taz gazed down at her.

Heaven? What? Rose, stop staring at the sun! You'll go blind! Taz snapped, pushing her face away from the light. Her eyes focused on some grass, pavement, and leather boots. She glanced up. Mr. Herrington, a nice neighbor, leaned over her cautiously. He had an empty glass in his right hand. Rose glanced down and saw a large water stain on her clothes.

"Hi, Mr. Herrington. What's up?" Rose asked coolly, smiling an innocent smile. Mr. Herrington's brow furrowed.

"You were knocked out on the pavement with your dragon." He told her sternly, reaching for his cell phone. Oh no! He was either gonna call her parents, or the ambulance.

"Ha. Can't a girl and her dragon work on their tan on the pavement?" Rose laughed, getting up. Mr. Herrington's eyebrow shot up. "I'm fine. Well, I gotta go home." Rose said. She waved goodbye to a confused Mr. Herrington, and continued on her way.

Taz, can you get this big water stain off me? Rose asked. Taz put his foot on her stomach, and then placed it on the ground. The wet stain was gone. Rose smiled as they finally appeared at her house. Well, her parent's house. They lived in a big two story house. She lived near one of the largest cities. It was a newly founded city and was just ten years old. It was called Sandria. The name sand was right. The town was next to the ocean. She headed up the cobblestone steps and bided Taz goodbye. Taz had to stay outside. Because, Sparky, the dog, hated Taz with all his might.

The smell of dinner on the way overwhelmed her. Her mouth watered. Food for once. Her father and mother walked out of the kitchen. "Sorry, I was late. I got... sidetracked." Rose told them, as she saw their disapproving glances. Her little brother peered into the hallway. He loved watching his sister getting ratted out by their parents. "Tell you what, after dinner, I'll do dishes." Rose said. Her mom's eyebrows shot up.

"Okay." Her mother said. Her mom had long auburn hair, with hazel eyes. Her father had brown hair and green eyes. Her brother had brown hair and green eyes too.

"Excuse me, I have to go do a five thousand word essay due tomorrow." Rose told her parents, as cheerfully as she could get. Her mother's eyes widened.

"Who are you and what have you done to our daughter." Her mom asked Rose.

"Don't say that! I like this one." Her dad told her mom, grinning at Rose. Rose laughed and headed upstairs.

Rose leaned back, stretching. Her essay was finally finished. It wasn't five thousand words either, it was eight thousand, five hundred and twenty four words on it. She had looked at the History of Dragon Riders book and the encyclopedia. The only times she stopped was to eat and do the dishes, and bathroom breaks. Her clock read ten thirty. Usually it would have taken thirty minutes to finish the essay. She would go off track and just talk about something stupid. But this time, she actually did her work, and corrected it. Her professor, would be so shocked. She had never done anything right her whole year. And now, at the end of it, she was fixing herself. She yawned and jumped on the bed. Her bed was warm, inviting, and comfortable. But something kept on nagging her.

Was she ever going to see Eragon again? Her brain told her no. That blast in the past was probably a once in a life time deal. Rose bit her lip. She wondered if Eragon remembered her? Misses her? Her eyes stung but she blinked. She grabbed the History of Dragon Riders book and flipped it open to E. She found Eragon, the second one. She quickly scanned the pages til his fighting with Durza was done.

Eragon had faced many more dangers in his life. A Shade. Thousands of Urgals. Rebellious Dragon Riders. And Galbatrioz himself. He sometimes was helped by a mysterious person. No one knew of the person. Then, after a few weeks of killing Galbatrioz, Eragon simply vanished. No one knew where he, or his dragon, Saphira had gone. It's still a mystery today.

Rose read the passage again. Dragon riders? Did it mean her? She was not rebellious. It didn't say anything about falling in love. And a mysterious person. Was that her? How did he vanish? Rose bit her lip. She probably wouldn't be able to seem him. She sighed. She slammed her book down and went to sleep.

Rose woke up early and was at school, on time for once. Professor Hoggins was surprised. He went on with their lecture. Maybe he forgot about Rose's essay. Then, five minutes before class went out, Professor Hoggins went to his front desk. "Miss. Parker, I believe you have an essay for us?" He asked, with a big smirk on his lips.

"Yes, Professor Hoggins, I do. I hope you don't mind that I went past five thousand words." She asked him. Professor Hoggins, who was already in a state of shock since she actually had done the essay, gave out a strangled 'no.' Rose walked up to the front of the classroom, essay prepared. "Well, it all started when I left school. I was walking home with my dragon..."

Rose talked about everything. Eragon's past. And that she met him. The phoenix, Billy Bob, Lily, Eragon's kiss, everything. As she finished, everyone was staring at her. Then they laughed. The bell rang and they left for their next class. Rose frowned and turned to Hoggins. "Rose, you did talk about Eragon past. Then you came up with a cute little story." Hoggins told her, grabbing the sheets from her hand. She was going to fail! "It wasn't what I asked but," He glanced at her. "you, for once, actually did something you were told. You did that essay. And for that, you get a C, which means, you pass." Hoggins said, smiling. Rose grinned. "I wonder if I should put this in a frame?" Hoggins asked her, holding up the essay. "It might be the last time you do anything." He said.

Rose walked home alone. Taz didn't come to school with her. But, it was okay, he didn't need to come. Rose was staring up in the sky the whole time. She really missed Eragon. And Billy Bob and Lily. Unshed tears sprung up but she pushed them down. They were dead. Gone. She would never see them again. As she got home, her father was waiting for her outside. "I want you to have this." He told her, handing Zar'roc to her.

"Dad, how did we get this?" Rose asked him, after accepting the gift.

"Eragon, the dragon rider, gave it to your great, well a lot of greats, grandfather, Murtagh. It belonged to his father Morzan." Her dad said, smiling. She nodded. She walked up to her room, and stared at the sword. Eragon was once holding this. She was absolutely sure she wasn't going to feel this way towards any other man. Taz's head suddenly appeared in her window.

He's gone, Rose. But you aren't. It's time to take upon the role of being a Dragon Rider. You could even follow Eragon's footsteps. But it's hardly likely, knowing you. Come on. It's a new day. Eragon wouldn't want you to be crying over him. He'd want you to be free. And free, you are. If he hadn't killed Galbatriox, we would have still, probably, be in the Empire, slaves, or even worse. Never here. Let's go flying. Taz told her. Rose smiled and jumped out the window, landing on top of Taz's back. He walked away from the house then took off into the air. The cool, crisp air hit her like a wall. She looked up. A large, puffy cloud was above them. It looked like Eragon and Saphira. They were both smiling, telling her she was going to be okay. And she believed them.

And so ends my story. But do not worry! A sequel is near! It's probably gonna be called Past Rider. But if any of you can think of a better title, tell me! (Eragon is coming into the future!) Review!

For those who reviewed:

Rittzi: Calm down. I'm sorry I made you cry. (Hands you tissues and chocolate) Thanks for being a reviewer! Hope to see you review the sequel!

Teenchic2004: Yes, I know it was sad. (Hands you tissues and chocolate too) Thank you for being a reviewer. Hope to see your review when the sequel is on!

SenatorSolo: Very good guesses. You will see how Eragon copes with the death in the sequel! (Hands you chocolate. Hope you don't need a tissue. It's sitting right there if you do!) Thanks for being a reviewer and hope to see you review on the sequel!

SilverDragonArgetlam: (Hands you tissues (and Noria too!) and chocolate (if Noria can eat it! Taz certainly will eat it if she don't!)) Thanks for being a reviewer. Hope you review the sequel!

I want to thank everyone who used to review, who just is reading it, and people who are reviewing it! I hope you enjoyed it and wait patiently for the sequel, which shouldn't be so long. (Throws Chocolate, candy, whatever you want) Bye for now!

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