Destiny Awaits

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An: Thanks for all the reviews! Sorry for the long wait, I've been so busy with tests and stuff and sorry for the chapter being so short, I have major writers block as well as the fact that I'm rapidly loosing interest in this story, and so I really wanted to get to the end battle. 2 more chaps after this. Anyway, enjoy, hope it doesn't disappoint, next chap will be up soon.

Chapter 10

"Quicker!" Oromis yelled, easily parrying Chris' blow and sending one back with lightning speed. "You can do better than that!"

Swinging 'round, Chris went for another blow. He almost got Oromis, but the elder man was still too quick.

"Alright" Oromis stopped, breathing heavily. "That's enough for today".

Chris nodded and re-sheathed his sword. He then bowed to his master, hand over his heart.

"That was good" Oromis praised. "But you need to be quicker".

"I will make sure to practice" Chris replied, just as Ruby landed. With one more bow to his master, he mounted Ruby and they left.

3 weeks after Chris and Alayana confessed their feelings for each other, Chris found that his life was getting much better; though not at his peak, he was still exceeding Oromis' expectations in training, he and Ruby could now work as one, and his and Alayana's relationship was growing ever stronger.

Things were really looking up for the young dragon rider.

Trees flew past them, faster and faster, the fluffy clouds whizzing over their heads as Ruby zoomed through the skies at intense speed.

Turning, she barred rolled up into the clouds, causing Chris to scream with adrenaline. He loved riding Ruby; she was the best thing that ever happened to him, and he wasn't letting her go.

"So, what did you learn today?" Chris asked.

"Nothing new" She replied. "Just practicing aerial attacks. What about you?"

"Mainly sword skills" Chris replied with a yawn, eyes drooping.

"I think it's nap time" Ruby chuckled.

"Shut up" Chris told her with a grin. "Sword fighting with master just exhausts me. I'll be fine, I just need some dinner".

"Down we go then" Ruby laughed before heading into a missile like descent.

"Ruby" Chris warned as she got closer and closer to the ground. "Ruby"

Just as they were about to plough into the ground, she pulled up and landed softly.

Chris grumbled as he got off, glaring at her. "Don't do that again".

"Just waking you up" She chuckled.

"Well you've succeeded" He told her. "I'm awake, and scarred to death".

She chuckled. "Mission accomplished capitan!"

They made their way to the butcher who already had a barrel of mead and a hunk of meat ready for Ruby, and then to the baker who had some fresh loaves of sour dough bread that Chris got.

Sitting down in the field next to the food tent, they began to eat their dinner.

"So, how's everything with Glaedr?" Chris chuckled, knowing the red dragons affection for her gold counterpart.

"Fine" She growled, basically telling him not to broach the subject further. "And Alayana?"

"Great" Chris replied with a dreamy smile on his face.

Ruby chuckled. "Ladies and gentlemen he has officially taken a trip to daydream's ville"

Chris laughed, and clipped her on the head. "Whatever".

"Here comes lover girl now"

Chris turned immediately to see Alayana coming into view.

"Hey" She smiled as she got closer, food plate in hand. "Are you guys ok?" She sat down in between them.

"Yeah…Fine" Chris replied smiling." Are you?"

"I'm fine as well thanks" She kissed him on the cheek. "I've missed you".

He grinned. "I've missed you too"

Ruby coughed.

Alayana laughed and gave the dragon a hug. "I missed you too Ruby. You'll always be the number one dragon in my heart".

Chris laughed, finishing his last mouthful of bread. "Fancy going for a walk?" He asked the two.

"Sure" Alayana nodded, as did Ruby.

Putting their rubbish in the bin, they began to walk through the surrounding walls and forestry.

"It's so lovely out here" Chris commented. "I didn't expect Alagasia to be so beautiful".

"I love it. It's where I grew up and…"

She cut off when an explosion cut through the serene atmosphere.

"What was that?!" Chris yelled.

"I smell danger" Ruby commented.

"Let's go!" Alayana yelled and they began to make their way back to the food tent.

It was now a pile of smouldering ash.

"He's here!" An elf shouted frantically. "He's here!"

Chris stopped the man. "Who's here"

The man looked at him fearfully and uttered one name before running off; most likely for somewhere to get suited up for battle.

"Galbatorix"

Again, I'm so sorry that it's so short.

Anyway, I hope you liked it!

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