This is my first Inheritance fanfic... and it is all coming from my mind as I write... I have no outline so I can answer no questions as to where it will end up... I don't even know that myself... lol. Okay... so read review and enjoy!
Disclaimer, I do not own any character though I own a few names and the plot.
After the Capture of Feinster
Part 1: Arya POV.
What was I thinking! Why did I let myself do that? I hugged Eragon… and let him hold me… Why! He's going to think I like him now… but I don't, not as anything more than a friend. Tell yourself that in the Ancient Language. A voice in her head told her. It was her own but she ignored it as always. I love Faolin not Eragon. Do you? Yes, I love Faolin; I always have and always will. She said answering the voice.
Feinster had just been captured, she had just killed the shade, with Eragon's help, and he had told her and Nasuada about Gladr's eldunari. She was now headed to her tent to rest, but she doubted her thoughts would let her. She had been, for many days, arguing with herself about her relationship with Eragon. She couldn't allow them to be more then friends. Or at least that's what she told herself. She used excuses like she still loved Faolin, her mother wouldn't approve, she was the Elvin Princess, and he was the last free Rider, but honestly none of these really mattered, she knew that but didn't want to admit it. She was honestly afraid that after her multiple rejections of him he didn't care about her the way he did. So she kept telling herself that she didn't love him.
"Drottingu!" She heard Talia call to her. Talia was one of the elves sent to protect Eragon. Arya found herself wondering what she wanted. HopefullyEragon didn't send her. She thought to herself.
"Yes, Talia?" She asked.
"Islanzadi Drotting wishes to speak to you, she sent me to find you. She said you were supposed to contact her directly after the battle. She was worried about you." The elf told the young princess.
"My mother needn't worry about me; I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself." She muttered to herself. "Alright, I will go contact her in my tent."
"Nen ono weonhata Drottingu." She answered before leaving.
My mother knows that I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself, yet she always has to have me contact her after every battle and every night before I go to bed otherwise she gets "worried". Yet did she worry about me when I was carrying around Saphira's egg? No, she did not. But now apparently that's all she does, worry about me.
I'm sure your mother does worry about you Emerald eyes. And she probably did worry about you then too, it's just that she was to proud to admit it, as you are to admit other things.
Saphira? How did you get into my mind?
Your shields were down completely little one. The dragon told her using the same tone she would with Eragon.
Oh…. She replied, embarrassed. The dragon chuckled and drew out of the elf's mind leaving her alone once again.
"Dramr kopa." She intoned into her mirror. "Atra esterni ono theldurin." She said beginning the traditional greeting.
"Moran'r lifa unin hjarta ono." The Elvin queen replied.
"Atra du evarina ono vada." The princess completed.
"Arya, you had me worried. I told you to contact me as soon as the battle was over."
"I know mother, but Eragon had to speak to Nasuada and I. Oh and before I forget, why did you not inform Nasuada or even I of the eldunari?"She asked knowing that her mother would be angry.
"How do you know of them?" asked the angry queen.
"That, my queen, is not something I can share. If you wish to know, speak to Eragon. Had Nasuada known of the eldunari, we would have had an advantage earlier in this war. Knowing of the eldunari would have told us how Galbatorix is so powerful and why Murtagh is nearly as strong and fast as an elf and how Thorn has grown so fast."
"The secret of the eldunari is not something to play around with Arya. It is one of the elves most protected secrets, how do you know of their existence?" She yelled angrily at her daughter.
"I told her of them your majesty." Answered Eragon as he walked in the room.
I am sorry for the intrusion but I heard Islanzadi and I knew you wouldn't tell her of Gladr's eldunari and I don't want her angry at you Arya.
Of course Eragon that's fine. Thank you.
"How do you know of them Eragon Shur'tgul?" She asked in a more polite tone.
"I have Gladr's; he and Oromis gave it to Saphira and I before leaving for Gilead to help you. And before you bring it up I already know of their untimely deaths." he told her.
"I see… How does the Varden fair?" She asked changing the topic. "You have captured Feinster I presume?"
"The Varden fairs well and had it not been for your daughter here, the entire Varden and everyone in this city would be dead."
"Eragon!" Arya said trying to make him stop talking.
"Oh? What happened?" asked the queen of the elves.
"She killed a shade."
"Eragon! Mother I would've been killed had it not been for Eragon's distraction."
"That may be Arya, but you're the one who put your sword through his heart." Eragon told her fighting off her objections.
"Arya… You killed a shade… and lived…?" asked Islanzadi completely surprised with her daughters accomplishment.
"Yes mother but only because of Eragon's help. Mother I am weary and wish to rest; could we continue this another time?"
"Of course my daughter. Good night Arya, Eragon."
"Goodnight Mother." Arya said before releasing the spell.
"Goodnight Arya." Eragon said as he was about to leave the tent.
"Wait, Eragon. Please."
"Of course, Arya." He replied.
"Eragon, I do not think I will be able to sleep well." She said tears springing to her eyes.
"Arya, would you like me to stay with you? I do not think I will be able to sleep either."
"Would you Eragon?" She asked a small smile coming to her lips.
"Wiol ono Arya." For you. He replied returning her small smile.
"Thank you Eragon. Come, sit with me." She said walking over to her bed.
What am I thinking! I just invited Eragon to stay with me tonight. Why do I do this to myself! Maybe because you love him. Said her little voice. I… I don't know… I think I might but… I still love Faolin… don't I? You did, but it is time to move on, it's what he would have wanted. Yes… it is isn't it? She thought to herself as she leaned onto Eragon. She allowed him to put her arms around her and encouraged him to pull her closer.
"Eragon?" She asked.
"Yes, Arya?"
"I am sorry."
"Sorry for what Arya?"
"For hurting you, for turning you away."
"Arya, I brought that on myself." He said loosening his grip on her.
"No Eragon you did not. I was just to stupid to admit my feelings. I thought that I still loved Faolin, but I realize now that I love you, I still love Faolin but… nothing compared to the way I love you, Eragon. You are the reason that I live. Without you I am just an empty shell. When you're around you're all I can think about. I love you more then anything." She told him this and more then added in the Ancient Language, "I love you."
Eragon's POV
He was frozen in place surprised by what the Elvin Princess had said.
She loves me… She loves me! She really loves me! Saphira! Arya loves me!
I heard little one, ask her to be your mate.
Do you think she's ready for that Saphira?
Well she just told you she loves you so… why wouldn't she be? Especially considering that she said that in the Ancient Language.
Hmmm I guess your right.
"I love you too Arya."He replied speaking in the Ancient Language as well. She smiled and moved closer to him. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. Whispering in her ear, he asked, "Arya, my love? Will you be my mate?"
Her eyes opened quickly and turning in his arms she kissed him. As they pulled away for breath he asked, "Is that a yes my love?"
"Yes, Eragon, that was a yes." Pausing for a second she added, "I like when you call me that."
"Call you what?" He asked letting his mouth trail along her jaw line.
""My love" "
"I like saying it, my love." He said brushing her lips with his. "Sleep my love; it has been a long day."
She smiled and fell asleep with her head on Eragons shoulder.
