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Saphira is called to us after Vermund and his clan was banished for attacking us. Before she arrives they vote.

"On behalf of mine clan, I vote for Grimstborith Orik as our new king!"

"Hail King Orik!" everyone cheers. I smile happily. I was so worried. We congratulate him then Eragon is suddenly very eager. Excitement radiates off of him.

"Saphira's on her way. I'm sorry Crystalina had to stay behind but Saphira is excited to see us both," he tells me. I grin.

"Let's go!" I exclaim. We leave the guards behind and race as fast as we can through the tunnels. Crystalina had to stay behind in case the Varden was attacked.

When we meet Saphira, Eragon and I hug her. We talk quickly. She is tired. She had flown here without stopping as to not miss the coronation. She makes a strange noise and says she has the hiccups. Eragon laughs hysterically until I stop him by slapping him on the back. We get Saphira water then and I go to bed smiling. "You look really happy," Eragon tells me.

"I am. Orik is king, we are going to celebrate, and Saphira is here. I'm kind of excited," I admit.

"Me too," he confesses.

I pull him close and kiss him. He instantly kisses me back and we make out. Both of us are full of energy and excitement and we roll around on the bed, pulling each other's clothes off and kissing each other.

"Do you want to do this?"

"Yes," I nod.

"What if someone hears us?"

"I don't care."

"Okay," he says. "I love you so much."

"I love you too, more than anything."

"Good morning Eragon, Leolynn."

"Good morning Orik." I reply.

"Your guards already talked to me. They know."

"They know about us?" Eragon asks.

"Yes, well, they obviously saw you kissing when you spent the night with me and they heard you say I love you, they see you holding hands, they see the way you look at each other, and they heard you last night."

"Oh..." I blush bright red.

"I apologize if they felt uncomfortable," Eragon says.

"I didn't know you two...I should have guessed after I saw your ring...I..."

"Orik, Vrron. You have to go and stop worrying about us. We are fine! You are the king and this is your special day.'

"You are right Leolynn. I am worrying over nothing. I'm happy that you two are enjoying your time here," he smiles.

Eragon and I bathe and dress. We walk on opposite sides of Saphira. As the ceremony drags on I walk to where Eragon is standing against his dragon. He smiles and holds my hand.

The weirdest thing that happens is a weird spirit like figure that places a crown on Orik's head. It is supposed to be their God. Orik says it is the closest thing to it and that there have been occasions where the spirit did not show and the dwarf still tried to be king but had a horrible time because of it.

There is entertainment and a feast. I sit with Eragon the whole time. We smile and laugh and kiss and hold hands. None of the dwarves say anything. They smile and greet us with "Argetlam" It makes me feel so good to be here. I don't worry about what people think of Eragon and me. I am accepted by so many.

After arguing with Nasuada she has granted that we take a short time to visit Ellesmera so we can learn about Galbatorix from our teacher. We bid a sad goodbye to Orik and promise to see him soon. We wish each other best of luck.

"Is ok skilfz sartos. Jok udimetal knular say is oc domar oen not good enough," Orik tells me. "Have faith in yourself. Is oc strong vonyali. Eragon ana your delva. Be careful. Protect each other. You are both worthy of true Zeitman. Is ok good niens, good knurlagn. I'm proud of you both. You've done so much for us all. You are always welcome here. Leolynn, take care rak knurlag oen Hrethcarach rak is. No matter what remember you love each other and that is what is most important. Never let anyone pull you apart. Be careful, both of you. I care very much about you like my own family. Return soon."

"Thank you Orik. I have no sartos vor skilfz edaris. Is ok skilfz sartos now. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me, more than you know. I will do as you say. Eragon is skilfz delva oen I will always love and take care of him. That is what my ring and this Ledwonnu mean. My heart belongs to him and his to me. We will always be together no matter what. And I promise to return soon. I promise, promise, promise. You and your people have accepted me and that means so much to me. You and your people are happy and you make me happy. That means more to me than you know."

"I'm glad you feel that way."

"Thank you Orik, take care."

"You too."

We hug then I leave with Eragon. It is cold and Eragon shields us with a spell. We wrap our cloaks around us and I walk with my body touching his. When we fly on Saphira I sit behind him and keep my arms around his waist.

'So what did you and Orik say to each other? I only understood what you two said in our language.'

'He said "You are my family. Do not let them say you are weak and not good enough. Have faith in yourself. You are a strong elf. Eragon is your delva. Be careful. Protect each other. You are both worthy of true honor. You have god hearts, you are good men. I'm proud of you both. You've done so much for us all. You are always welcome here. Take care of him and Shadeslayer of you. No matter what remember you love each other and that is what is most important. Never let anyone pull you apart. Be careful, both of you. I care very much about you like my own family. Return soon."

'What is delva?'

'It's a common term among the dwarves and is a term of endearment, like a person who is so special they are like gold to you.'

'That's very nice. What did you say to him?'

'I said "Thank you Orik. I have no family of my blood. You are my family now. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me, more than you know. I will do as you say. Eragon is my delva and I will always love and take care of him. That is what my ring and this necklace mean. My heart belongs to him and his to me. We will always be together no matter what. And I promise to return soon. I promise, promise, promise. You and your people have accepted me and that means so much to me. You and your people are happy and you make me happy. That means more to me than you know."

"That was very...emotional."

"Yes."

"I love you, always and forever.'

'I love you too Eragon, always and forever.'

When Eragon forces Saphira to stop for the night he puts down the bedroll and we sleep in each other's arms against warm scales and a wing over us protectively.

I dream of my parents perishing in the fire like they did but then Eragon is there and he says he is going to join Galbatorix so he can be with his brother. He says he hates me and never wants to see my face again. That he always liked Arya better.

"It's alright Leolynn. It's okay," He wraps his arms around me, sitting up in the night air. He places a blanket around my shoulders and holds me close I lean against him and Saphira, tears streaming down my face.

"I had a horrible dream Eragon."

"About what?"

"First I dreamt about how my parents died in a fire."

"I'm sorry, what else?"

"That I lost you," I sob. "That you left me."

"That would never happen. It was just a dream. You know that."

"Yes, I feel foolish."

"It is fine. I have nightmares too. Just remember they are dreams and that is all."

"But my parents were not a dream."

"I have memory dreams sometimes too. Just try not to think about it," he kisses me and dries my tears with his hand. "I love you Leolynn. You mean the world to me. I could not exist without you. I will always love you no matter what. I will never leave you. That is what this ring means," he points to it.

"I know. I love you too."

We kiss again then he holds me to him. I snuggle close and sleep.

A/N: Wow, in a few days it will mark a year ago that I started writing this story. I am so excited to continue writing it. Also, I just turned 19 which is pretty exciting too. I would so super love a comment on this story. I'm not sure if anyone is still reading it. Thank you and I appreciate it 3