Vrael sighed as he watched Saphira fly away once more. He knew Nasuada had not been expecting him to challenge her when it came to her plans for the Riders. But, look what Galbatorix had done when he had made sure that the only riders that he knew of being alive were those on his side! Surely that was a lesson for everyone to remember.

This was going to be a hard place to help with it seemed. Nasuada certainly had not seemed to like it when he had told her that he would not let her control the Riders. He knew though that saying as he had done was the best thing he could do for Alagaesia. Though many would not be pleased with him for that, it was what was best for everyone. Of course, he had to hope that Eragon would be able to convince her that this was the right thing to do. He had been able to sense that Nasuada trusted Eragon, but he could understand why.

Since Saphira had been six months old, the pair had been by The Varden's side when they were needed. So many people feared those two, but that was something that truly was not needed. Yes, dragons were rather dangerous, but only if you were foolish enough to anger one enough. It was something people used to know, before the Fall. Now, with the tyrant gone, hopefully things would get better.

"Do you think we should send the green egg to the elves? As well as a few others?" Lydia asked, looking at him. "After all, we're the only two elves with any dragons at this point. I suppose to be fair we should send a few eggs to the humans as well, so that one side does not get offended by our decisions."

"It would mean that we have to part for some time once more," Vrael replied. "But yes, the sooner the better for those eggs that were left behind in the Vault all those years ago with us. They deserve to find their riders. And though there are no more wild dragons alive, at least the dragons will never truly die. I'll go to the elves, and I will take the green egg with me. Will you deal with Nasuada?"

"I will," she replied. Lydia smiled at him. "Not to mention by the time we both get back, there will be even more eggs waiting for us."

"Let me guess. Antia?"

His mate nodded. "Yes, she and Umaroth have been rather busy while we've been restoring the island back to its former glory."

Vrael chuckled. "To think we thought they were sorting out the dragon caves." He grinned. Umaroth, come on, we have some more work to do.

I'm coming, the male dragon replied.

Wasn't long before the two ancient dragons glided down to them.

So a trip to Ellesmera? Umaroth asked.

Yes, its time the eggs were brought out of hiding once more. Soon enough, the Riders will be restored, Vrael replied, looking up at his dragon. Now that this place is inhabitable again, why should we wait any longer? I know you will be worried about Antia, and I know why, but I am sure she will not let you miss out on seeing them once she's had them.

Vrael grinned before leading the others back down into the Vault.

"So this is where you were hiding all this time," Lydia smiled. "You never told me about this idea until now."

"Only four knew of this place. Plus their dragons," Vrael replied. "We had to keep this place hidden. We did not want Galbatorix knowing about this place. He managed to capture you, and while I know you would never have betrayed us, we had to be sure. Now though, out of those who knew back then, only Glaedr, Umaroth and I remain."

He fell silent as they reached the egg room. As well as where the Eldunari were. Smiling, he walked over to one of the walls, and picked up Umaroth's Eldunari quickly. "I'm sure I could trust you to keep this safe. If you take this with you, then you will be able to contact us should you need to."

Umaroth eyed them. That way you'll have a direct link to me.

Lydia's eyes widened as she took it from him. "I'll be careful with it," she promised. "I wish I could return the favour but I doubt you'll need us in Du Weldenvarden."

Vrael chuckled. "No, I should not need you there. I lived there once, as you may remember." It would be nice to see his old home in the elves capital city once more. He knew the elves had kept it in good order and that while he had stayed there, Eragon had been staying in that tree. That could complicate things, but he knew it was the tree that the leader of the Riders stayed in. And now, once more, that was him.

He started packing up the eggs, as Lydia worked as well. There were many of them, but both of them only took ten each. That was all that would be taken out each time, otherwise they would be overrun with new Riders. More meetings would be needed though.

"Tell Nasuada, that I am sending her those eggs to ensure they are hatched. When they are, the new riders will travel to Illirea so they can learn some of the skills needed to defend themselves. I'm sure Eragon will be happy helping them with that. When they know the basics, he is to contact us, and we will come to collect the riders from Dras Leona. I doubt it will take them more than two months to get to that point in being trained. We'll finish training them here." Soon it would be like the old days. "I'll be telling Queen Arya something similiar, but at Ceunon instead of Dras Leona."

Vrael climbed up onto Umaroth's back and made sure the eggs were secure. The two dragon's started running, before leaping into the air once outside once more.

For a while they flew together, but as land appeared, Antia angled away south east, on her way to Illirea, while Umaroth continued straight ahead.