Chapter three! Woo! Thanks for the reviews everybody. And for those who think Jade is a Mary Sue character, trust me, she's not. This chapter shows she has some flaws in how close she pays attention to her dragon. The story has only just begun! Do not judge so quickly. :) Also, sorry if this chapter is a little jumbled at the beginning. I might redo the beginning one day.

Disclaimer: I am not Christopher Paolini so Eragon characters, settings, and just it all together are not mine.

Warning: One small spoiler if you haven't read Brisingr

Rated M for possible future scenes

Chapter Three: Edda River

Over the next week, Jade and Amethysia strove to lengthen the young dragon's vocabulary. By the time they reached Sílthrim, Amethysia was able to speak in sentences and could recite basic Ancient words such as brisingr. Armos contributed to both Jade ad Amethysia's training by showing them ways to travel through the land. He showed them how to use the stars to find North, and that rivers flowed south. As young ones tended to do, Amethysia paid little attention to the elf's words. Jade, however, clung to every word. She knew that it was very important for her to pay attention.

Amethysia also began to fly. The small dragon was able to glide from Nightshade's rump over two-hundred yards. Every time Amethysia landed gracefully, she would let out a loud trill, causing Jade to laugh. It made Jade proud to see the baby dragon to be so determined. Normally, Amethysia would have stayed in Ellesmera to grow until she could properly fly, but Eragon had insisted they go to Farthen Dûr to visit King Orik and announce the hatching of a new dragon and Rider.

Despite only hatching a week before, Amethysia had already grow to be the size of a medium dog. She able to grow fast because the land was so full of prey for her to catch. Each time she killed an animal, Jade flinched, feeling the life being blown out like a candle. Jade, herself, never ate meat. She couldn't bring herself to eat something that she killed. Despite plants having a life force, Jade was able to eat them. Jade would occasionally shoot a rabbit for Amethysia when she couldn't catch anything that day. Armos would instruct Jade on better ways to hunt, although she was passive of the lecture, only half listening.

A few hours after passing Ceris, Jade was able to see the gurgling river called Edda. The river's banks swelled as the water flowed. Rains for the past five days had caused the river to flood. "We must be careful," Armos warned, pulling his horse from the water's edge."Another storm will probably cause this whole area to flood." Jade dismounted Nightshade, feeling mud squish under her boots. "Should we steer away just far enough to stay out of danger," Jade asked, looking to Armos. The older elf nodded. "Yes, but the horses need water and our canteens are almost empty."

As the group got their share of water, Amethysia played in the shallows. The strong current dragged on her small frame, but she was able to keep herself from being swept away by digging her claws into the ground. As she played in the water, a fish darted past her feet. Amethysia jumped into the air with a shrill, but the current caught her wing and began to pull her away. Jade! She screamed as she was sucked into the dark water.

Jade dropped everything and jumped into the water screaming,"Amethysia!!" Instantly, Jade was in darkness. The strong current buffeted her along. Her lungs felt like they were going to burst and her body screamed in pain as she struck a piece of debris. Jade's mind became fuzzy as she began to loose her consciousness. NO! I can't give up! Amethysia!! I'm coming! Jade used her legs to kick off the bottom of the river. The bright summer sky and fresh air greeted her. Coughing, Jade rammed into a log floating down the current. She clung to it in a desperate attempt to stay above the killer water.

A glimpse of violet nearby gave Jade the extra energy to pull herself completely on the log. Amethysia was a few yards ahead of her, hanging onto a rock in the river. The dragon cried out, her cry small and feeble. "Amethysia,"Jade screamed with her voice and mind. "Hang on! I'm coming!" Jade flinched as the log struck the rock, barely missing Amethysia. The spun around and Jade jumped jumped next to Amethysia, gasping for fresh air. She pulled Amethysia onto her back, wincing as the sharp claws dug into skin. The little dragon was unconscious, but out fear, still clung. Muttering a curse, Jade looked up to see Armos running along the shore. "Jade! Let go of the rock and drift to the bank!" Jade kicked off and yelped as she almost sunk because of the extra weight. She struggled for a few moments then managed to slowly make her way to the bank. Her limbs felt like they were on fire, and she could no longer feel her hands and feet. Water began to flow over Jade and she could feel herself being sucked into the black abyss. Grabbing Amethysia before she drifted away, Jade's consciousness began to slip away. I'm going to die. Jade looked up and before the darkness totally enveloped her, she saw Armos swimming down to her.

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The only sounds Jade could hear where the distant sounds of the Edda River and crackling from the fire. Slowly, she opened her eyes. All she saw were blurry objects, and panic rose up in her. Then, her vision returned and she saw Armos sitting on the outer edges of the camp, watching out. The horses were picketed nearby, their saddles on the ground.

A low groan escaped Jade as she sat up. Realization hit her and she scrambled around. "Amethysia? Amethysia?! Where are you?" She couldn't feel the young mind mingling with her own. She felt lonely. Armos stood up, walking to the panicking Jade. "Argetlam. You must settle down. Your body is still exhausted from the river." Jade laid back, but she still felt panicked. "Armos? Where is Amethysia?" Armos replied in a calm voice,"she is hunting. She allowed me to place a spell on her so a light is on the tip of her tail. I think she is using it to her advantage." Jade strained to see in the darkness, and just barely, she could see a little light. Relief washed over her.

When Amethysia finally returned, Jade was so overcome by joy, she began to cry. Amethysia let out a shrill squeal and jumped on Jade, licking her with her rough tongue. In the quiet of their minds, the two embraced and soothed each other with words. I was so afraid I lost you Jade said gently. First the river, and then when I woke up. I was so lonely! Amethysia let out a sympathetic chirp. When the river dragged me away, I lost all sense. I was frightened because I could not control my body. Jade couldn't hid her tears as the two embraced, falling asleep.

Well, that's chapter 3! Grammar was absolutely horrible. I know. Don't forget to review!