Disclaimer: I do not own the Inheritance Cycle characters.

A/N: There is no Author's Note.

Chapter 6

Alliane landed in the forest tons of miles away from Ellesmera and Nicolae jumped off her back. He turned to face her.

"Hey thanks for breaking me out of there."

"No problem. Why were you even locked up in the first place?" Nicolae's eyes narrowed.

"I don't really know. I was told by someone that it was because of my real father. Who I don't even know!"

"That must suck. Well, you're on your own now."

"Wait. Don't you think if you go back they might find out that you're the one who released me?"

"So what are you suggesting? That I keep on running?! Look if my father is determined enough, he will find me no matter how long it takes."

"He must love you a lot then."

"No its not that." Nicolae put a hand on one of her legs.

"I just realized something. A way to tell the difference between females and males without hearing their voices. Female dragon demons' scales glint and shine more, while the males glint, its more of a pale or dull glint. While females are gorgeous to look at." Alliane backed away from him, and snarled.

"Even though I released you, you do not have the right to say that! Now you said something about telling me everything that I want to know."

"Ah, yes. What exactly do you want to know?"

"Who exactly is my father?"

"I only know that he is the dragon demon king, the elves, dragons and DragonRiders respect him completely, he has a twin brother who is Nathanel...but you already know all of that don't you?"

"Yes. Ok, then was my mother really a DragonRider?"

"Yes. Her dragons' name was Arian. I believe you've heard the stories about how he died?" Alliane nodded her head and turned away from Nicolae.

"I think I might've made a mistake. You're only telling me stuff I already know."

"Then do you know the truth about the dragon demon world?"

"The...truth?" Nicolae nodded and started to grin.

"I'll take it that you don't. Well I do. The demon world is connected to the dragon demons. When they are living at full force, the demon world will be at full force and full of trees, bushes, plants, and life. But if the dragon demons are dying, the world starts to die."

"I don't see how you can know that, since the dragon demons seem to me like they are surviving pretty well."

"Haven't you even wondered why you're the only female dragon demon here? Haven't you wondered why you're father and mother split both you and your twin apart like that five years ago?" Alliane's heart began beating quickly. She did want to know all that.

~Mordecai~

It was pure agony right now to him. It felt like his heart was being ripped out of his chest five times in a row! He knew Arian was currently being resurrected and he couldn't do anything at all to stop it. Both his kids were angry with him....and Sapphire allowing Eragon to resurrect her dragon. 'If Arian wants me dead, I'll let him kill me.' Turning into his demon form, he flew to where they were bringing back Arian. Landing on the ground, a little ways away from everyone, Mordecai watched as the organs, muscles, and blood returned to the skeleton. And then the scales returned and everything else. Arian opened his eyes and slowly stood up. Sapphire was standing in front of him, and Mordecai could see tears going down her cheeks.

"Arian." Arian looked up and his eyes landed on Mordecai, and narrowed.

'Why did you let them resurrect me Mordecai?' Mordecai motioned with his head for Arian to follow him, before flying off. With a roar, Arian followed Mordecai. Mordecai heard suprised gasps and he even heard heard Sapphire gasp "Oh no!" Arian must've told them not to follow them, cause no one was following them. Landing on the outskirts of Ellesmera, Mordecai turned around to look at Arian.

'Why did you let them resurrect me?'

"It was Sapphire's decision...not mine."

'But didn't you listen to me? I told you to be Sapphire's dragon demon.'

"I am her dragon demon...but she sees me more as her husband than a dragon demon."

'You're but a shadow of your former glory Mordecai. What on earth has happened to you?' Mordecai lowered his head in shame and closed his eyes.

"I don't know." Arian growled angrily.

'Yes you do. You just don't want to say it, cause then you'll be admitting it.'

"Fine. I feel like a failure as a dragon demon king."

'You haven't failed at anything. You just push yourself to far and attempt to over achieve what you're supposed to do. Don't you think it'd be easier if you set your goals a little lower than what you have them at?'

"But then I'd be even more of a failure."

'I guess I do not understand the ways of the dragon demons....but Mordecai, if you fail at something, get right back up and try again. Isn't that what you were trying to do when Sapphire had been kidnapped by Fraener 17 years ago? What happened to your determination?'

"Gone...I guess."

'Wrong. It's still there, but you just won't see it. Mordecai if you truly want to be a great demon king, husband, and father all at the same time, you need to be determined to finish your goals.' Mordecai raised his head and looked at Arian.

"So you aren't mad at me?"

'I was mad at you, but seeing you like.....like a cornered wolf giving up hope and all determination to live, I just couldn't stay angry with you.'

"I see."

'So Mordecai, get your determination back and your hope....and tackle your obstacles once again. You will prevail, I promise.' Mordecai raised his head completely and looked Arian in the eyes.

"Thank you."

'You're welcome. After all this is what friends are for, aren't they?' Mordecai threw his head back and roared to sky, and Arian did the same. Birds flew out of the trees quickly because of the deafening roars caused by the dragon and dragon demon.

All right review! There's one of the reasons why Arian was needed again. He needed to get Mordecai determined again. Yes I realize I didn't go back to Alliane and Nicolae, that will be in the next chapter most likely. Ok review please!