A/N: Sorry for the long wait, but here it is. Review when your done please.
"Get off of me! She's my daughter! Let go!" Adlana said as she tried to free herself from the soldiers' strong grasp. They finally let go and Leona was just in time as her mother collapsed in her arms sobbing as she said,
"Sariana! My child!" Leona was sobbing as well holding her mother tightly in her arms. She could not believe that she was holding the woman she saw die. How could this be her?
"Mother," Leona said as she slightly pulled away from her. "How are you alive, I saw you fall on one of the Ra'zac's blade." Adlana shook her head and said,
"That was a poisonous blade that made me unconscious for many days. And when I woke up was in Helgrind. I have been trapped there for ten years." Leona hugged her mother again as her mother sobbed out,
"I am just so happy my child is safe! I prayed for you every night, Sariana. And I guess it worked." Leona smiled and hugged her mother even tighter. Then the obnoxious soldier said,
"She still has to get searched. Doesn't mean anything that she's your mother." Leona pulled back and said,
"He's right mom, you must do that." Adlana sighed and stepped back and aid,
"Well, let's get this over with. Who is going to do it?" Just then Saphira turned down the hall and made her way quickly down the hall and growled. Leona knew she was saying something to Eragon. But Eragon smiled and said out loud,
"Perfect. Here, she can be the one to search your mind." Adlana's eyes were huge. She wandered close to Saphira's side and turned to Eragon with big watery eyes and said,
"You. I saw you in Helgrind. You are . . . Eragon Shadeslayer and you are Saphira." Eragon smiled and nodded. She fell into his arms and wept as she said,
"I have been wanting to see you two. You have given me hope to live that there could be some freedom to come over Alagaesia." Eragon smiled and said,
"I sure hope so." Leona smiled at her mother's liking for Eragon then Galron's voice ran in her head,
Leona, you must hurry. I am in Eragon's room. Saphira just left to look for you two. Leona had to tell him the great news,
Galron! My mother, she is here She is alive and in the Varden! It's really her, Galron. And Saphira is just about to give her the mind search so we should be there in a few minutes. There was a silence then Galron said,
Can I come down? Please? I want to see your mother. This is great Leona. She smiled but said,
Galron, stay there I know your excited but you will see her don't worry. Leona heard him grunt in her mind and she chuckled and said out loud,
"We need to hurry. Saphira, if you would please search her mind." Saphira nodded and Adlana turned to Leona with scared eyes.
"Sariana, what's going to happen?" Leona reached for her mother's hand and gripped it tightly and said,
"Saphira is going to search through your mind. And don't hide any thoughts or it would just be more painful for you. Don't block anything." Adlana nodded blankly as Saphira reached her muzzle to Adlana's head. Once she touched it there was a slight flash and Adlana's face was pale but very concentrated. Leona felt her mother grip her hand tighter and tighter as the seconds went by. Saphira raised her muzzle off of her head as Adlana went to her knees. Saphira said in everyone's mind,
She has passed. Leona helped her mother up and said,
"You should stay in my room until the war is over." Adlana protested and said,
"No, I want to fight." Leona started to make her way down the hall as Eragon, Adlana, and Saphira followed. Leona shook her head and said,
"Mom, no you can't. This is the first time I have seen you in years and don't want to lose you again." Adlana caught up with her and said,
"Sariana, you do forget that I am an elf." Leona became a little angry and said,
"Yea, mom you are but I don't think being an elf helped you much when you were trapped in Helgrind for ten years." They were all finally down the hallway and they made a left. The hallway was not crowded anymore, just a few soldiers that tied on their belts. Leona knew that her mother was angry as well and she said,
"I was unarmed, Sariana. You know I can take down anyone." Leona did not want to fight with her mother especially this is the last time she would see her. They finally reached Leona's room and Adlana said,
"I am not getting in there." Leona sighed and was about to say something until she heard two voices down the hall saying,
"You are such an idiot! Going into battle without a sword!" Leona turned her head and saw Gelmir and Luthien running down the hall. She smiled and waved as they waved as well and made their way to her. When they finally got there Gelmir and Luthien were about to say something but they locked their eyes on Adlana as she had her eyes locked on them. She gently stroked Gelmir's face and said softly,
"You . . . look just like your father." Leona could see Gelmir's bottom lip tremble as he stuttered,
"M-mom?" Adlana cried again and wrapped her arms around him as he lifted her up and swung he around. Luthien was crying as well and he cupped his hand around his mouth in disbelief. Leona did not understand at all, she could not say anything. Once Gelmir put her down she turned to Luthien and held her arms out as he hugged her tightly as well. Then she said softly to Gelmir,
"Why did my son run away from home?" Leona could not believe it,
"Son?" Leona finally got something out. Adlana turned to her and said,
"He ran away when he was only ten." Gelmir looked to Leona with teary eyes and said,
"Leona . . . "
"And why haven't you ever told me this? I . . . I'm your sister?" Gelmir looked down then back at her again and said,
"Brom told me not to. He thought it was too much for you to handle at the time. And well now you know." Leona felt Eragon take Leona's hand gently and said softly,
"We must go, you can talk about it after . . ."
"There may not be an after." Eragon stepped back as Leona said calmly,
"Why have you not told me about this mother?" Adlana had pain in her eyes and said,
"We thought it would be better for you not to know about him. We did not want you to know that you have a brother who you would probably not see again, but inside it killed us to know that our son had ran away and probably died, but I guess not." Leona nodded. She could not be angry now. All she did was nod and open the door for her mother, but Adlana shook her head.
"Mother, please I will not have you fight in this war." Gelmir's eyes grew wide and said,
"Mom? What are you thinking! Get in that room right now!" Adlana frowned and said,
"No! I want to fight!" Gelmir sighed and looked at his mother. She did not hesitate on moving so Gelmir picked her up and threw her over his shoulder and placed her on the bed. Adlana said angrily,
"Gelmir! How . . . "
"Mom, please. I know this is exciting for you but you must stay in here. We don't want to lose you again." Adlana sighed and nodded. Leona came in as she watched Gelmir give one last hug to his mother. She gave another one to Luthien and once the two stood aside Leona walked in quickly and hugged her mother tightly as she heard her whisper in her ear,
"Atra gülai un ilian taught ono un atra ono waíse sköliro frá rauthr." Leona smiled at the blessing her mother gave her. She took one last look at her mother and left the room as Gelmir and Luthien followed. She made her way down the hall following Saphira and Eragon but she heard Gelmir call,
"Hey, sis! Don't I get a hug?" Leona smiled and looked down the hall to see Luthien and Gelmir waiting with open arms. Leona ran down the hall and fell into Gelmir's arms as Luthien crushed her as well. She laughed and said as they put her down,
"Be careful out there guys. Don't be stupid." Luthien laughed and said,
"Us? Stupid? Please." Leona laughed as Gelmir roughed up her hair and said,
"Hey, make sure you don't be stupid either. Hanging around us has its downfalls." Leona smiled and nodded as she made her way down the hall and to Eragon who had her back to her, talking to Saphira. Luthien and Gelmir followed Leona down the hall. She was confused and was about to say something until Gelmir pressed his finger against his lips signaling her to keep quiet. Gelmir and Luthien ran to Eragon and pummeled him to the ground as Gelmir said,
"No goodbye before the war?" Eragon laughed and said,
"I'm sorry, goodbye and good luck!" Gelmir and Luthien laughed and got off and helped Eragon up. They gave Eragon one last hug and while Gelmir gave Eragon the hug he said softly,
"Make sure Leona is safe." Eragon pulled away to look at him in the eyes and said,
"You have my word." Gelmir smiled and turned to Saphira and said,
"Fly well and don't die." Saphira chuckled and muzzled him the stomach as well as Luthien. They laughed and turned around and saw Leona. Gelmir smiled and said a last goodbye and kissed her on the top of her head. Leona smiled and saw them run down the hall to their battle positions. Leona felt Eragon grab her hand and run down the hall as well.
"Leona, we must hurry. We are very late, Glaedr said the soldiers are already going down the mountains." Leona quickened her pace to match Eragon's as they traveled behind Saphira. Hen they finally reached Eragon's large room she saw three people waiting for Saphira to put her armor on. Galron's armor was so marvelous. It was the shiniest silver that Leona had ever seen trimmed with gold. Galron cocked his head and said,
What are you looking at? Leona smiled and looked at his kind eyes and said,
Nothing, you look great. Galron smirked and said,
Thanks, where's your mother? Leona sighed and said,
She's in my room, she wanted to fight but I would not let her so she's staying in my room. Galron frowned and said,
Oh. Well I kind of was looking forward on seeing her before the battle. I mean I may never see her at all. Could we stop by and see her before we go and meet Glaedr? It's on the way there, yes? Leona just remembered that she had never told her mother about her being a dragon rider. Her mother deserved to know that he daughter was a dragon rider.
Of course, but we cannot be long. Galron nodded and said,
Yes, now shouldn't you be putting on your armor? Leona smiled and turned to see Eragon putting on his armor.
"Your armor is on the bed Leona." Eragon said simply. Leon walked up to the bed to see her new armor that matched her dragon's. It was as shiny as his and trimmed with gold but it had an elf design carved into it. Along with it there was a cream colored skirt and shirt lying next to her sword. Leona quickly put everything on and grabbed Gilthrim and pulled it out of the scabbard to reveal the glowing green color.
"What are you thinking about?" Leona heard Eragon's voice behind her. She smiled and turned around to see him and said,
"I was just wondering if my father felt the same way about going into battle. Just holding his sword and looking to his dragon thinking that this could be the end." Eragon grabbed her face and said,
"Well let's try not to think that this is the end, only the beginning of a new and better Alagaesia." Leona just simply looked in his eyes as he inched closer and gave her one last breath taking kiss. When Eragon broke the kiss he turned around and found Galron glaring at him. Leona frowned and said,
What's wrong? Still haven't accepted the fact that he's my boyfriend and he is allowed to do boyfriend things. Galron widened his eyes and said,
What do you mean by boyfriend things? What are you trying to tell me Leona? What exactly happened lat night with you and Eragon. Leona sighed and said,
I told you this, Galron. We fell asleep under the stars. Galron snorted and said,
With what Eragon did right in front of me tells me that he does a lot more things to you in privacy! Leona got angry and said,
Galron you overreact too much.
No I react just the right amount. I'm just going to have a little talk with Eragon. Leona sighed but did nothing to stop him. Leona saw Eragon mount Saphira as she did the same to Galron. And they walked out of the room and down the hall.
Well I think we all should be part of the conversation when I say what exactly happened last night? Leona sighed and said,
Galron this really isn't the time to talk about this. Eragon nodded and said,
Galron, don't worry about this. All we did was watch the stars and fall asleep. Galron growled and said,
Yes, you two keep on telling me that but I doubt that is all that happened. You two are very close and when you were alone that long I . . .
Galron, I assure . . . Galron craned his neck to make sure that Eragon saw him when he snapped his jaws at him and say,
Don't interrupt me when I am talking to you! Just then Saphira growled and snapped her jaws at him. She cornered Galron to the wall as she snarled,
Don't you dare talk to my rider like that! Especially in front of me! You are bringing this up at the wrong time. We already have a battle going on out there we don't need another one in here. Galron's eyes were huge and he nodded quickly as Saphira said,
Good, I am glad we have come to an understanding. Saphira made her way down the hall as Galron followed her with his head down. Just then Leona saw her room and said,
"Wait, Can we stop to see my mother. I have not told her that I am a dragon rider, she deserved to know." Just then Adlana came bustin out the door and laid her eyes upon Leona and Galron. Her eyes were teary as she ran her eyes over Galron.
"Mom, how did you know I was out here?" Adlana looked up and smiled as she said,
"You do forget that I am an elf. We have outstanding hearing." Leona smiled and jumped off of Galron and hugged her mother as she said,
"Why did you not tell me right away? What's her name?" Leona looked to her mother an smiled as she said,
"Well his name is . . . Galron. I named him after dad." Adlana smiled even more as tears streaked across her face and said,
"It fits. The most perfect name you can give him. He is absolutely beautiful." Leona smiled and reached to her belt and pulled out Gilthrim.
"Look, I have inherited my father's blade." Adlana's eyes grew wider at the blade as she gently picked it up from Leona's hands and said,
"You will fight well with this blade, Sariana. You truly are blessed my child." Leona smiled as she felt tears coming over her as well and hugged her mother one last time and heard her say,
"This day has truly saved me." Leona smiled as her mother wiped the tears off her face and said,
"Now, go and win Alagaesia's freedom back."
A/N: Damn. I am almst done with the story. Well, damn. Please review guys. Next few chapters will make you laugh, cry, and die. Alright I was kidding about the last part but get ready. REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!