Sorry for taking so long. Well here it is. Enjoy.

Chapter 13

The clam before the storm

What will you do this time? I don't think Grace will show you mercy like you did to her. Saphira said as Eragon hopped onto her back.

I don't know, I just I will have to fight her until I figure out how to release her from that evil king's control. Draco said as Arya finished strapping Draco's saddle on.

"There how is that, it took a while to make, but now I can ride on your back with hurting myself." Arya said as she jumped up onto Draco's back.

Good, but I prefer no saddle. Draco said as he looked over to Zizu who also had a saddle on.

"Is everyone ready?" Nasuada asked, and then everyone nodded. "Ok I want you, Draco to watch out for Grace. You are the only one who can take her on in a fight. Saphira and Zizu I want to two to keep Thorn away from Draco. We will try and take the city as soon as we can. If we take it, then we are one step closer to seeing Galbatorix at his castle. Draco, if you can get Grace back, then we will have more of a chance to defeat Galbatorix." Nasuada said as Blödhgarm jumped onto Zizu's back.

In Du Weldenvarden

"Gleadr why is Vigdis outside the door." Oromis said who was outside, which made Gleadr jump up.

Vigdis, be go back to your cave. Gleadr said.

No, I want to fight, I am not weak. I want to help Queen Islandazi take down Galbatorix. Vigdis said as Gleadr joined his rider outside.

"You know we cannot let you get hurt." Oromis said hoping to convince the dragoness, but failing.

You know that I am stronger than you Gleadr. You said so yourself, I have more of a chance against Galbatorix than you do. Vigdis said laid down in front of her mentors.

"Yes, but you are still a youngling. We would be breaking a vow if we let you go." Oromis said, and then he heard a familiar voice coming from his hut.

"Is that who I think it is?" Oromis said happly as he walked back inside with the two dragons following him.

You haven't changed much Oromis. Hecter said through Oromis's mirror on the center pole.

"It is a honor to speak with you again." Oromis said bowing with Gleadr and Vigdis doing the same. "You don't just call us, unless you really have to. So what is wrong?" Oromis asked a little worried.

Nothing is wrong here, but I want to ask you something. Hecter said.

"Anything, ask away." Oromis said with a confused look on his face.

Have Draco and Grace come and talk with you? Hecter asked.

"Yes they have, they told us what has been happening over there with the king. I am sorry to hear that Virtra and Vroengarg were killed. He and his dragon were one of the best. He taught every new dragon rider who he thought was worth training." Oromis said sadly.

Yes it is, but that isn't why I have called you. Are Draco and Grace alright? Hecter said worried.

"Draco is, but Grace was captured on the way to the Varden." Oromis said, he then quickly stepped back as he heard something big break on Hecter's side.

I knew it; I shouldn't have let them go over there. I will be right there. Hecter said.

"I don't think that would help them much. Grace is under Galbatorix's full control; Draco contacted me saying that he will save her, even if he has to take Galbatorix on by himself. You won't be able to help them. Draco said that he has a plan to get her back." Oromis said as Vigdis moved forward to look at the ancient dragon.

Well, I sure hope Draco can save her. Now who is this little dragoness? Hecter asked knowing that he would better help Draco and Grace if he stayed where he is at.

"This is Vigdis, one of the last two remaining wild dragon eggs here. The other one is, or was with Galbatorix." Oromis said.

So what happened to it? Hecter asked.

"Well his dragon Shurikan moved the egg to where Draco first met Saphira, or close enough to it. He hatched and his name is Zizu. He is about the same age as Saphira." Oromis answered.

Oh well at least Draco has more help. I sure hope he finds enough help to take down Marcilic. I think that you should let Vigdis help in the war. Hecter said which surprised Oromis.

Really? Vigdis said happily with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Why do you think that she should, she could get hurt." Oromis said worried.

I know how strong a dragon is just by looking at the dragon, and Vigdis looks like she is really strong. Not as strong as Draco or Grace, but stronger than you, Gleadr at least. In fact I can see greatness in your eyes Vigdis. Hecter said which made her blush.

Really, you can tell how strong I am just by looking at me? Vigdis asked him.

Yes, I have lived long enough that I can predict what you can do. I used to be able to train a lot of dragons at the same time, knowing what each of them needed to work on. But thanks to Marcilic there is not that many dragons left here. That is why Draco and Grace went across the ocean, to find more dragons. Hecter answered.

"Are you telling me to let her go, she could get killed." Oromis said getting a little annoyed.

Yes, and she can handle more than you think she can. When Draco and Grace come over here with more help, they could take her to see Quent. Hecter said

"Alright, but I don't want you to leave just yet, Vigdis. " Oromis said before Vigdis could take off.

And why not yet? Vigdis asked annoyed and lay back down.

"We have something to give you." Oromis said as he walked over to a box. "Your mother wanted you to have this when you were old enough." Oromis said as he pulled out a ring big enough to fit close to the middle of Vigdis's tail, the ring was a light blue, with rubies around the middle of it. "Your mother and father were pooling their energy into this ring. It was made by some dwarfs so it can stand up to war. Your parents wanted you to stay safe. I will put wards on you using the energy in this ring. I still think that you should stay here, but I will be unable to stop a dragon from leaving here. I don't want Galbatorix to know that I am still alive, yet. We may join you in the war later Vigdis, or may not." Oromis said as he walked over to Vigdis's tail. "May I have the honor of putting it on you? He asked.

You may, just don't hurt me. Vigdis said as Oromis moved the ring down her tail, when it reach the middle of her tail he stopped.

"Now if I remember right, that ring was made so that when you grow it will too. I don't know how much bigger it can get. What the dwarfs said was that it should continue to grow with you for a couple of years or more. I hope you like it." Oromis said, watching the dragoness move her tail around to look that the ring.

It is beautiful; I like the color of it. Vigdis said turning her head back to look at her mentors. How much energy is in it? She asked.

"I don't know, but I can feel a ton of energy coming from the ring. I sure hope that you will try and be careful, also try not to get captured by Galbatorix. If he gets you too, there will be almost no hope left." Oromis said as started to put some wards around Vigdis using the energy from her ring. After ten minutes he was finished.

"May our enemies fear you; you have your father's blood running through you. He was a king of war, everyone feared him, that is until Galbatorix found him after he had finished mating with his mate. Lucky for us your mother had already laid you. Galbatorix is a cruel man. Only a coward would kill a dragon during mating season. Your father was very strong, but even the strongest of dragons are vulnerable doing mating season. So keep that in mind after Galbatorix is dead, there may be another evil here somewhere. So be on your guard and be sure to let Draco know that Hecter is very worried." Oromis said as he and Gleadr bowed to the young dragoness.

Thank you, Gleadr, and thank you too, Oromis. For keeping me safe and teaching me. I will not rest peacefully until that evil king is dead. I will gladly help Draco and Grace take down Marcilic. I will hopefully see you two later. Vigdis said as she was about to fly away she added. As a warning please stay here, and let the young dragons finish the war. I fear that if you two enter the war again you will not survive. Vigdis said.

"We will try not to; I will see you later Vigdis and good luck." Oromis said as he, Gleadr, and Hecter watched her fly away.

"I hope you are right about her." Oromis said to Hecter.

I know that she will make it. I will talk to you later Oromis, I will contact you again in the near future to find out who killed Galbatorix. Hecter said, he then disappear leaving Oromis and Gleadr alone.

Close to the edge of Du Weldenvarden near Ceunon

One of the elves saw a blue dragon coming; he went to tell the queen, but before he could get to the queen, Vigdis was above the queen.

"What are you doing here, you shouldn't have come." Queen Islanzadí asked the dragoness as she landed in front of her.

I convinced Oromis and Gleadr to let me come. Plus I have protection. Vigdis said as she moved her tail around to show the queen the ring on it.

"I see, did Oromis put wards on you using the energy in that ring?" Queen Islanzadí asked her.

Yes, and I had some help to convince Oromis, Hecter. Vigdis said.

"Hecter contacted Oromis, what did he want?" Queen Islanzadí asked wide eyed.

He wanted to know if Draco and Grace are alright. Vigdis said sadly, the queen knew why the dragoness was sad. She hated to see other dragons tortured, and so did the queen.

"Well I guess we have to help Draco free Grace, and free this land of that evil king." Queen Islanzadí said as she and Vigdis moved into her tent.

15 leagues south of Belatona

"Ok, now I need all three of you dragons to stay in the air and take out as many archers as you can. Then my army can take the city. Try your best to keep Thorn and Grace off of my army. They stand no chance against either one." Nasuada said to Draco, Saphira, and Zizu.

I will try my best to fend off Grace, I feel that she may not show me mercy this time. I will try and break into her mind and break Galbatorix's control on her. Draco said sad that he has to fight a very close friend who might have the orders to kill him.

I will help Zizu take on Thorn. I hate to admit it, but I am no match for Grace. She is way too strong for me, but I think that me and Zizu can beat Thorn easily. Saphira said as she rudded Zizu's neck.

"You don't have to worry, Belatona will fall, and then we can move onto Uru'bean to take down Galbatorix." Eragon said happy now that he didn't have to face Galbatorix alone.

"Now all of you need rest, tomorrow I will need all of you ready by dawn. Then we strike." Nasuada said.

Draco, Saphira, Zizu, Eragon, and Arya all went to their tents to rest for the battle to come.

Will this second fight with Grace end differently? I want to thank all of you for reading this story and for all of you who have review so far.