Reyna's Point of View

To say I was surprised when the gods sent me to what seemed to be a fantasy world would be an understatement. At least I'd come of the portal where Percy was so he could explain everything. I wasn't thrilled to find out that this place is practically medieval and that includes sexism. The men on the Dragon Wing had learned quickly that I wasn't someone they wanted to mess with.

They'd learned a few days before we went through the Boar's Eye. Percy and I were near the bow of the ship, and since Percy had given me the spear he had, we decided to train. It had been a while since Percy had to face anyone who was even close to his own skill level so he felt like he should practice, especially since we could be sailing right toward a battle. Many of the men on the ship saw us and I think they quickly realised that I had more skill with the spear than they did so they should probably keep quiet and start treating me like an equal.

After we'd made it out of the Boar's Eye, I'd met Percy's Dragon, Ágrios, the fact that there were dragons here and they weren't trying to kill us had been a pretty big surprise on its own. Although I was also getting to know the villagers and everyone else on the ship, I spent a lot of time with Percy when I wasn't helping with one task or another.

When Percy had shown up at camp Jupiter without his memories, I'd quickly come to realise that I liked him, and not just as a friend or colleague, Of course, back then, he was devoted to Annabeth even when he couldn't remember much about her. Now I was wondering if I might actually have a chance with him. I remembered what Venus had told me all to well, but Percy was no longer just a Demigod, he was a dragon rider even if he didn't know much about being one.

We were nearly to Surda now, and although I knew most of the villagers intended to settle in Surda, I think there were a few of us that were thinking about continuing on to find the Varden and help them. I was pretty sure Roran was one of those people because based on what Percy had told me I suspected he would want to continue so he could get his cousin to help him rescue his fiancé.

As we traveled Percy would often stand on the deck of the ship and use his powers to speed up the ship. He never did it for too long since he didn't want to wear himself out. We couldn't know when something might come after us. One evening Percy and I were talking while he was doing this, we were interrupted when someone appeared standing in front of us on the deck of the ship.

It was obvious that the person was a woman and because she hadn't come through a portal like Percy and I had I knew that this woman had to be a goddess. I quickly realised who she was and that she was technically a Titaness and not a goddess. I think Percy also realised who she was because he tensed, obviously wary of her. I was feeling much the same way although I knew she had helped the seven during the giant war. Percy and I spoke, I said, "Lady Trivia,"

Percy said, "Lady Hecate,"

Her form flickered for a moment as she switched between her aspects, but she quickly reverted to what I assumed was her Greek form as she focused on Percy. She said, "Perseus, I am sure you are wondering why I'm here. I have come to help you. I have more power in this world than the Olympians because there is so much magic here. I am fond of this world and I don't want Galbatorix to succeed in this war. I also don't like the Olympians. I only helped in the last war because I knew that Gaea and the Giants would be even worse than them,"

"There is much you don't know Perseus, for one, you are a descendant of mine, this should make it easier for you to understand and use this world's magic...

"What!" Percy blurted understandably shocked by her words.

"What I said is true Perseus, I don't think your mother knew but your grandmother was my daughter,"

Percy was obviously still shocked, but he stayed silent as Hecate continued speaking.

She said, "You would have the ability to use magic regardless because you are a rider, but because you are my great grandson it should be easier for you to use it. To truly help in the war and fulfill your role as a rider you need to be able to use magic. There isn't enough time for you to train with the elves, and Eragon still has more to learn so he also can't train you. I am going to give you the knowledge of how to use magic, and many words from the ancient language now so you can help in the war without having to worry about more training,"

She stopped speaking long enough to touch Percy's forehead and I assumed she was giving him the knowledge she'd been talking about.

After she'd done that she spoke again, "you will need armour, as well as a proper sword and saddle. I will give you those since you cannot ride Ágrios bareback for long periods of time, and the sword you have been using doesn't suit you. You also shouldn't fight in the upcoming battle unprotected,"

Then she stopped talking as a sheathed sword appeared in her hand. Its colour matched Ágrios's scales. She passed it to Percy before making a saddle appear and handed it to Percy. He'd already set aside the sword so he took the saddle from her. Clearly, it was heavier than he was expecting because he nearly dropped it. Lastly, she gave him armour but it was somewhat different from what we usually use since he still needed to blend in with everyone else in Alegasia. When Hecate was about to leave, I realised someone was coming toward us, probably wondering who Hecate was. I turned and realised the person was Roran. Just before Hecate left, I said: "Roran don't look!"

He was clearly confused but did what I asked. When we were sure Hecate was gone, we told Roran he could look again. Of course, once he could the next thing he did was ask us several questions without giving us time to answer them, "What just happened? Who was that? Where did she go?"

Percy answered before I could, "What happened was you just saw a goddess. She probably went back to the place Reyna and I came from since she's one of the goddesses we believe in, apparently, she's also my great grandmother,"

Roran was clearly shocked when he asked, "Why did she come here to speak to you? Do your gods want you to go home?"

Percy scoffed, "Hardly, they probably still believe I'm a traitor. Hecate wasn't one of the Gods who betrayed me, this was the first time I've ever spoken to her,"

"what were you talking about then?"

Percy hesitated but answered, "she was telling me that she wants me to help in the fight against Galbatorix although I was planning on doing that anyway. She was also telling me more about the riders,"

"And she gave you those?" Roran asked, indicating the armour,  sword, and saddle.

Percy nodded and said, "Yes, she said I would need them,"

"Why couldn't I look at her?"

I answered this time, "she was taking on her true form to leave, mortals usually can't look at a god's true form and survive, not even demigods can, we only know of one person who has survived it,"

Roran was surprised once again by the news that he could have died if he hadn't listened to me.

Word eventually spread about Hecate's visit and although some of the villagers didn't want to believe our story it was hard for them to deny it when Percy had evidence of it. Luckily the new sword fit in Percy's hand perfectly like riptide always had.  Percy put the saddle on Ágrios, he also tried it out and flew with him that same evening.

Based on what he said to me after he came back, I think he enjoyed the flight. He seemed happy after he came back, Happier than I'd ever seen him since I got here.

Percy's point of view

After we'd reached Dauth the villagers were planning to stay there, but once we found out that the Varden would be facing the king's army Roran decided that we should all continue on and go help them. It had taken a lot of convincing, but the villagers eventually agreed. Now everyone on board the Dragon Wing seemed tense because they all knew we are sailing toward a battle.

As we stood on the deck of the Dragon Wing Roran stood not far away talking to Elain. I knew something else that seemed to be bothering everyone was the river we were sailing in, for some reason it was an unnatural shade of white and it didn't help that the sky was clouded with smoke. As the sun shone through the smoke it appeared to be an ugly shade of orange. I hadn't been paying attention to Roran and Elain's conversation, but I did catch Elain's next statement.

She said, "Listen," She tilted her head. "What is that?"

I listened to find out what she was hearing, and I caught the faint ring of metal striking metal.

Roran answered her question, "That is the sound of our destiny."

He shouted back over his shoulder, "Captain, there's fighting just ahead!"

"Man the ballistae!" roared Uthar. "Double-time on those oars, Bonden. An' every able-bodied man jack among you better be ready or you'll be using your guts for pillows!"

Roran, Reyna and I stayed where we were as everyone else either went to the ballistae, the oars or simply armed themselves. Despite the increase in noise, we could still hear swords and shields clanging together in the distance. Now we could also hear the screams of men, as well as roars of what I assumed, was a dragon.

The clouds of smoke thinned on the right, this allowed us to catch a glimpse of a dark land that seemed to occasionally spew fire and orange vapor. The land was covered in many struggling men. It was impossible to tell who was the Empire, and who was the Varden, but it seemed that the battle could tip in either direction with some help.

Suddenly a voice echoed over the water as a man shouted, "A ship! A ship is coming up the Jiet River!"

I noticed that Elain went belowdecks, that was probably for the best since we didn't know what might happen now that the battling forces had noticed us. A moment later, Horst came up to the prow and handed Roran one of Fisk's shields.

I noticed as the air around us seemed to vibrate, Thud. That happened twice more and then along with the third thud came a raw-throated yell. I looked up and saw a gigantic sapphire dragon diving out of the shifting clouds. On the dragon's back, at the juncture between its neck and shoulders, sat a guy who I guessed was Roran's cousin Eragon although he looked different than the poster of him had. After my encounter with Hecate I guessed why. She'd told me that over time Rider's facial features become more angled causing them to take on an elflike appearance.

Flaring its translucent wings, the blue dragon pulled up sharply and hung before the ship. Then Eragon met Roran's eyes. I guessed that they must be communicating telepathically since they never spoke verbally, and it wasn't too long before the dragon flew back toward the ongoing battle.

Horst shook his head and said to Jeod, "I guess you told us the truth, eh, Longshanks?"

Jeod grinned in response, looking like an excited child.

Not long after that Roran left to join the battle and Reyna, Ágrios and I decided we should do the same. I had saddled Agrios earlier in the day because I knew we would most likely reach the battle that day he'd just been trying to stay out of sight until we thought it was the right time to reveal ourselves. After a brief conversation Agrios few toward us so I could get on his back. I got on him and we flew toward the battle. 

A/N well that's another chapter finished, the next one will show Percy helping in the battle.  I have another question for you guys, do you want me to keep all the inheritance cycle pairings the same, or would you rather see Saphira with Ágrios in the end.