So sorry this took so long. Again I've been tired and busy but I've got this chapter up.

So enjoy=D

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"We will have victory today." Arya turned to Eragon as he spoke. "We have to."

She watched his strong jaw clench and unclench as he watched the Varden through the mist of the light rain. They were standing where they were a few hours before except the roles were in reverse. Arya had needed the reassurance, now Eragon needed it. She could tell he was nervous and scared. Who wouldn't be if you knew you could die before the day turns to night?

She put a hand on his shoulder to make him look at her. She held his penetrating brown eyed gaze with her own emerald gaze. "If we stick to the battle plan then we cannot fail." Eragon studied her for a moment in which Arya noticed his jaw stopped moving and was set in determination.

He looked as though he was trying to figure out a problem and was internally conflicted. She frowned a little at him, holding question within the look. He turned and looked at Saphira beside him who looked back at him. Arya knew that they were having a conversation.

"Maybe we should talk like them my elf. Then we not feel left out" Jade snickered in Aryas head as she dropped her hand from his shoulder and turned to look at her.

"I am sure that whatever it is Jade it is important enough to not include us." Arya turned back around to find Eragon at Saphiras saddlebags moving items out of the way.

He slowly, carefully, lifted out a big object wrapped in a drawstring pouch. Aryas hand flew to her mouth as she instantly recognized the object.

Eragon undid the drawstring and they could see the bright golden glow emit from the opening even before Eragon had fully revealed its contents. Careful to not touch it, he let the opening drop to reveal the top of the Eldunari.

His brown eyes lifted to her as he walked towards Arya. He stopped in front of the speechless elf and held it out to her.

Arya took a step back and started to shake her head. "No...I-I could not - -"

"But you can Arya. Saphira and I have asked Glaedr and he is honoured to be of help to another dragon rider such as yourself." Eragon said doing up the top and handing it out to Arya again.

"But Eragon you will need it to aid you in your battle against Galbatorix."

"I have twenty Elvin spellcasters, Brom's ring and mine and Saphiras magic. You only have yourself and Jade. Take this to aid you. Glaedr will be able to communicate with you and talk to you should you need the advice." Eragon said still holding out the Eldunari.

Arya had no intention of taking it. If he had it then there was more of a chance of his survival and defeat over Galbatorix. She didn't need it. She was only the distraction. His life was more important than hers. She opened her mouth to protest when Eragon cut her off.

"Arya, please. I am asking you as a friend; take it so I am not worried about your safety during the battle." He shrugged as he stared at her. "I need not the distraction."

Arya sighed as she realised the truth in his words. She stared openly at it as she reached out and took it in her hands. She could feel the warmth of Glaedr's heart of hearts through the pouch. "I am honoured to be of service to you during this battle Arya Drottningu."

She smiled sadly at the object and spoke back. "It is I who feels honoured to have you by my side."

She lifted her eyes to meet Eragons small smile. "Thank you Eragon."

Eragon gave a nod and turned to mount Saphira. Arya followed suit as she too mounted Jade and carefully, placed Glaedr's Eldunari in her saddlebags.

She looked to Eragon once settled atop Jade and spoke. "Eragon, do not do anything rash that can get you killed before I am even a part of the plan."

Eragon smiled that boyish grin of his and replied. "It is you who should not do anything rash Arya. I do not wish to confront your mother if anything should happen to you." The comment emitted a small smile out of Arya just as Eragons face fell to seriousness. "But Arya, in all truth, please be careful. I do not wish a horrible fate to befall upon you."

"He still has feelings for you Arya." Jade pointed out to her.

"I know."

"And you him." Jade stated knowingly.

Arya let a small, quiet sigh escape her lips as she stared back at Eragon. "Aye."

She gave a slight nod. "Nor I wish it upon you Eragon."

"Let us be off." Saphira spoke to them all. "Nasuada seems to be ready for us."

With that said Saphira and Jade took to the skies and flew toward the Varden camp. Arya was not confident in flying whenever she was with Eragon; it made her stomach do weird flips and jump into her throat whenever they went into a steep dive. But when she's riding with Jade, flying felt as natural as breathing. Flying with Jade is an experience like no other. Feeling the adrenaline coursing through her body mixed with the fear of falling was exhilarating.

It took her awhile but with the help of Eragon and Saphira she and Jade flew with the grace of an elf yet as deadly as a shade. She has learnt to trust the one that is bound to her by the gedwëy ignasia on her hand because Arya knows that Jade loves her as much as she loves Jade and they will do anything to protect each other. Even if Jade would rather her life is taken over Aryas.

Now she understood why Eragon and Saphira were so close. It is the most wonderful feeling in the world to know that someone loves you unconditionally.

Arya lowered herself as flat as possible and tried hard to keep her eyes open as much as possible while Jade followed Saphira into a steep dive. Her wings tucked in close to her body, she descended with lightening fast speed. All of a sudden her wings flew open to slow the dive and she tilted her body upright as Arya straightened in her saddle.

She wiped away the tears from her slanted eyes as the wind had made her cry. That was a skill she had yet to learn.

Saphira and Jade landed with a thud in front of the Varden warriors and behind Nasuada. They straightened to their full length and turned a little so the Varden can see their riders.

Arya recognized some of the faces in the crowd. She could see Roran right at the front with his battle axe in his belt. Angela was not far behind with weapons. She scanned the crowd and met eyes with Blödhgarm; he nodded to her as a sign of acknowledgment. Arya had never seen a crowd that is so mixed in their races stand together. There were Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Urgals, mixing and mingling in the crowd. She nodded her head to herself and spoke to Jade.

"This is Alagaësia." Arya heard a low rumble emit from under her saddle as Jade agreed with her.

Once silence had fallen Eragon began to speak to them. "I want you all to look at the person next to you. Look at the fighters – warriors – that surround you. I want you to remember their faces, because this could be the last time you see them standing." The silence that followed after the words left Eragons lips was deafening. You could almost hear all their hearts pounding out of their chests.

"We all know that this could be our last sunrise that we ever see. There is still time for those of you amoung us who wish not to shed blood from their steel, who wish not to spill the blood of the Empire, who wish not for their own blood to taint the lands, to stay behind while the rest of us go into battle." Eragon said looking out amoung the crowd. There was no trace of judgment in his voice only a leader speaking the truth.

Arya looked out at the fighters as murmurs started to erupt through the crowd. Arya noticed some looked as though they were trying to convince others to stay. She started to feel worried for Eragon. They were already outnumbered and losing more warriors could become costly.

She kept her eyes on the Varden as Eragon carried on. "If it is your wish to not be involved in this fight then I urge you to stay behind because I do not want for you to follow a cause none believe in." The warriors started to look around at each other as if expecting someone to go. They shifted their weight from one foot to the other as they nervously waited for someone to leave.

"But if you are having second thoughts then I plead with you to remember why we are here. Remember your families and friends that have died in the hands of Galbatorix and his men. Remember how they tortured and slaughter your sons and fathers. Remember how Galbatorix's men showed no quarter to your wives and daughters, not caring that they were defenceless women."

The crowd fell silent as no one dared to move. Arya glanced over at Eragon as his eyes scanned the crowd, purposefully slowly and deliberate. She noticed the amount of hate that radiated from the warriors in front of her.

"Many of you are here because they have driven you out of your homes, out of the safety of your village or town. All of us have our reasons for being here on this darkened day." Eragon lowered his voice as he continued. "But all of you are here for one reason...revenge.

"You all want revenge for what those men did to you and your family, to your home." Eragon paused as the fighters all started to nod their head in agreement, some agreeing aloud. "I want you to remember that feeling of hatred that you hold for them when you discovered what horrid fate had befallen your loved ones. I want you to use that hatred when you run them through with your steel like they did your sons and fathers. I want you to show no quarter as they showed none to your wives and daughters. I want you to picture your home in your mind, remind yourself of why you are here!" The crowd erupted in cheers as they thrusted their fists and weapons in the air.

Eragon drew Brisingr and punched it above his head. The blue blade shone brightly as he raised his voice. "I want you to follow me into battle not for mine own glory but for the glory of all of Alagaësia. For today, we will rid our lands of such things that darken its beauty! For today is the end of the Empire and the beginning of the new Alagaësia! " The cheers grew louder, if possible, as Saphira let a jet of hot fire lose into the air with an ear splitting growl.

Arya felt Jade lift her head as she joined Saphira with her own roar and fire. Arya felt the heat of the fires as she turned and looked at Eragon. She looked at him proudly and spoke to him in his mind. "I know it was hard for you to ask these fighters to give their lives for you. But you did well Eragon Elda."

Eragon looked over at Arya as he spoke back. "Thank you Arya Svit-kona. It means to me greatly to have your blessing in what we do."

He turned back to the fighters as the cheers started to die down. "Let us be off now. For I can see the thirst of vengeance in each of your eyes."

With that said the commanders of their particular units ordered them off into their places for their parts of the plan to be started.

Eragon and Arya looked at each other, both knowing that this could be the last time they see life in each other's eyes. Arya broke the silence as she spoke softly. "Atra du evarínya ono varda, Eragon Shur'tugal." (May the stars watch over you, Eragon Dragon Rider.)

"Sé onr sverdar sitja hvass, Arya Shur'tugal" (May your swords stay sharp, Arya Dragon Rider.) He replied.

With one last look at each other Arya spoke to Jade. "Let us go Jade, so we can settle ourselves in waiting." Jade spread her wings and took to the air in a powerful swish of her wings.

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Jade landed in the surrounding trees with ease as they have been practicing ever since the plan had been set. Arya slid off her saddle and started to walk around Jade, looking at her surroundings. She watched through the gaps in the trees as she waited for Blödhgarm and his nineteen other Elvin spellcasters to appear. She placed a hand on the hilt of her sword, although her sword isn't that of which a Dragon Rider should have she was still comfortable and confident of her skill and ability with using a weapon that she has had for a very long time.

"Jade, what do you think is taking Blödhgarm so long? He should be here by now" Arya said feeling a little worried.

"Do not fear my elf. No one, not even Elves, can out run a Dragon." Jade said reassuringly as she lifted her head in pride.

Jade was right of course. Arya just had to be patient. Any second now the twenty Elvin spellcasters will come bursting through the trees ready to take up their positions.

However, Aryas patience was wearing thin. She knew that she was nervous about this plan even though she knew I will go off without a hitch. But she could still feel the anxiety gripping her. She let out a breath that she didn't realise she was holding as she heard the suction sound of feet being pulled out of mud. The anxiety that she felt earlier had loosened its grip on her as she felt herself relax a little.

Blödhgarm appeared before her eyes with the nineteen other spellcasters just behind him. They don't even look like they've just sprinted from the camp, which is a good league away, as they're breathing normally.

Blödhgarm stepped forward and raised two fingers to his lips as they did the Elvin greeting. Once finished Arya looked at all of them and spoke. "You all know what to do. You all know where to go and you all know that Eragon will tell you when to penetrate his mind."

They nodded in unison as they watched Arya. "Good. Then I expect no less than your lives for him. I too will be risking my life for him and so is the rest of the Varden. We have the most crucial part of the plan to succeed in. If we can do it then countless lives will be saved. Twenty four lives for many."

The spellcasters face held grim expressions as they nodded their agreement. "Go now and give yourselves plenty of time to prepare."

With that said the twenty spellcasters took off at a sprint to where their positions are. Arya turned to Jade and looked back at the reflection of her own coloured eye. "All is going well so far Jade."

"And it will continue to go well. You will see my elf."

Arya walked up to Jade and wrapped her arms as far as she can around Jades neck. "I love you Jade."

"I love you too my elf."

Arya released Jade and gave her an affectionate pat before jumping back into her saddle and prepared for when they see Eragon appear.

Arya could feel the anxiety get a good grip on her again as she and Jade waited. Surely he should be here by now. 'I hope he hasn't done anything rash. If he has the good spirits know that I will deal to him not Galbatorix or Murtagh.'

Arya looked up confused as she had only just realised it had stopped raining. She was surprised to find that the position of the sun had moved a lot since her and Jade left the Varden at sunrise. She was wondering what was taking so long. It was nearly the middle of the day and there was no sign of Eragon and Saphira.

"Where is he?"

"Be patient Arya. He will come."

Arya was about to sigh out of frustration when she finally spotted a big dot in the distance followed by two smaller dots.

"I see Eragon!" She said to Jade as relief washed over her.

"Aye and it seems as though Eragon has done his part of the plan perfectly." Jade said.

Arya sent out her mind probe to find the particular mind. She quickly found it and was let in without restraint as he recognized her straight away.

"Blödhgarm do you see them?"

"Aye."

"Are you and your spellcasters ready?"

"We are prepared and awaiting Eragons orders."

Arya nodded her approval to herself as she watched the three Dragons coming into focus. Saphira was dodging jets of flame left and right. The blue Dragon was doing big barrel rolls and evasive manoeuvres to avoid being hurt. Arya watched on as she gripped the front of her saddles in determination. She gritted her teeth and scowled at the people trying to hurt Eragon. "Let the battle begin"

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Well, here's is the second chapter. Obviously, the next chapter is the actual battle and hopefully I can get that one out sooner than I got this one out.

Stay tuned for the next=D

Thanks for reading

Melissa