We're Both Flying Away - By: Madeline
Song fic. The boy gave his life to defend those who couldn't help themselves. But, who was there to save the savior? Especially if his other half had long since left his world? ... This story is dedicated to the boy, so that he might find his love once again.
Disclaimer: I do not own 'Eragon' nor do I own '18th Floor Balcony' by: Blue October. I wish I did, but I don't.
I close my eyes and I smile
Knowing that everything is alright
The wind was still on the horizon, while the moon was obscured beneath the deep blankets of silver clouds. Everything was tranquil. No birds singing, no footsteps could be known, and no whistling from ruffled leaves. Just nothing. If only life could be so simple.
To the core
So close that door
Is this happening?
There was however, a small blurred figure crumpled alongside a nearby riverbank. This once ferocious warrior lay gasping for breath, delaying his departure for the slightest of moments. He knew his time had finally come, that he may be caressed into a world where there is nothing but peace and love, where pain is but a dream. And yet, while cascading through his memories he recalls finding love here in this barren world, and that he feels he will be denied that feeling if he forfeits to the dark abyss that calls him home.
My breathe is on your hair
I'm unaware
That you opened the blinds and let the city in
God, you held my hand
As we stand
Taking in everything.
Yes, love. It was that emotion alone that conquered his very soul, to save all of those he cared for most. If he were to forsake his life here and now, at least it would not have gone for granted. With each passing moment his lungs grew heavier and his existance would falter in due time. The boy couldn't help but feel a sense of longing. Questions sped through his mind faster than he had the ability to grasp them. 'Why does it have to end this way?' 'What could I have done differently?' 'Why...?'
And I knew it from the start
So my arms are open wide
Your head is on my stomach
And we're trying so hard not to fall asleep
As the thoughts drifted from his mind, he knew that it was too late to save himself. Why should he even bother with changing reality? This time, he would just have to face the inevitable, there was no one alive who could save the savior. The Rider. The brother. The friend.
But Here we are
On this 18th floor balcony...
we're both flying away.
Ever so slowly he called out to his other part, the other soul who inhabited his body. But to no avail, for she left him long ago. If he still had the strength to cry, he would drown the river in his own tears. She was his love. She was his life. Without her he couldn't save anyone, including himself.
With summoning all of his remaining magic, he sent a blast of crystal blue lightning through the night sky, so that everyone in this world might know how their beloved dragon and rider fell to the mercy of death. The boy was no more. He was gone and never to return. He was in a better place now, soaring through the heavens with his love; his Saphira.
But Here we are
On this 18th floor balcony...
we're both flying away.
The End.