A/N: Hey Selectioners! So glad that you chose to read my fanfic! And I hope there's more Eadrik shippers in the world, because there NEEDS to be more Eadrik fic. Anyway, I personally think they're adorable and meant to be! And I'd love to hear your thoughts on my little oneshot. Enjoy! :)

~Amanda

Chapter One:

Eadlyn's POV:

I couldn't bare it. The thought of losing my mother was horrifying! I felt like I was going to be sick. She was resting and we weren't aloud to see her. I ran out of the hospital wing into the palace halls. I attempted to run back to my room, but stumbled. I couldn't breathe, much less run. I stopped and leaned against the wall, trying to steady my breath as I slowly sank down. I couldn't even think straight anymore. First, Ahren was gone, and now this? It seemed like anything that could have possibly went wrong did just that! That is, until I heard a voice from behind me, "Your highness?"
I turned to see Erik standing at the end of the hall with a concerned, and extremely caring look on his face. All it took was that one look from him. I got up and ran into his embrace, breaking down into a sobbing mess. I felt safe in his arms, as if nothing could go wrong as long as he held me close. But still I cried, because as much as I like to think everything was okay, it wasn't. "Shhh. It's okay. I've got you. It's alright." He soothed
His words were extremely comforting, and I almost believed them. But everything was not alright. "I lost my brother and now I'm going to lose my mom too!" I cried.
"Eadlyn, you won't lose her. It's going to be okay."
"You don't know that for sure!" I said, sobbing into his shoulder.
"Maybe I don't. But I do know one thing. You're mother is an extremely strong woman." He paused before smiling and adding, "Just like you. She'll get through this, Eadlyn." The more he spoke, the better I felt. I seemed to feel steady enough to walk, but for whatever reason, I couldn't bring myself to move. Get it together, Eadlyn. I finally pulled away and wiped away the tears.
"I think I should be alone for now." I said looking down, avoiding his eyes.
"Alright. If you need anything. Anything at all, you let me know, okay?"
I smiled at the thought. "I will. Thank you Erik." and with that, I walked upstairs to my room. Neena wasn't there at the moment, which I decided was probably a good thing because I really did not want to be bothered by anyone. I didn't know if I was sad or angry, but I didn't want anyone to see me like this. Well, anyone else. Ahern's letter was sitting on my nightstand. When I saw it. It made me realize that I was angry. Angry that he wasn't there when we needed him most. When I needed him most. I flopped down on my bed. I didn't even want to think about the Selection right now. Not when my world was falling apart. I needed Ahren. Why did he have to leave me? He would know what to do. He would know exactly what to say to make me feel better. I buried my face in my pillows and slowly drifted off to a restless sleep.