IM BACK! Chapter 5 already!
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I realized I forgot the Symbolism between Eragon and Arya last chapter so you will get 2 of them. Firstly Eragon hangs his Fairth up to be seen by everyone who enters his chamber to show his both personal and public openness of his feelings for Arya while Arya's Fairth is hidden from the world much like how Arya protects her true feelings from the world. Second Eragon has multiple faiths of different people he is close to showing he is close to several people while the only person Arya is truly close to is Eragon.
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Chapter 5
Eragons POV
Eragon awoke and sat up rubbing his eyes. As it had every day for the last week a feeling of nervousness shot through him. He stood and walked over to his fairth of Arya."Today is the day I finally see you again" He couldn't help but smile at the thought for as angry as he was at her he was still glad to finally see her in person.
Eragon got changed and strapped Brisingr to his waist as he walked out into the sunlight. It was a still and sunny day as he strolled through the streets nodding to the few people he saw as he walked. He wasn't sure what to do for the day as he had given his students the day off in preparation for the celebration that night. At least that is what he had told them but in reality, he doubted he could be a very attentive teacher on this day. He unconsciously kept glancing westward toward where Arya and Firnen would eventually appear.
"You do know they are not expected for several hours correct?" Saphira spoke with a chuckle
"Yes I know but I can't help it"
"I know you can't" Saphira said "In truth I myself am restless to see green-mate Fernin and elf-friend Arya even if she has caused you pain"
Eragon's face darkened for a moment at this mention of Arya's actions but he forced himself to let it go for now, there would be plenty of time to confront Arya later
Eragon sensed something else come across their link as well as restlessness. Saphira tried to hide it but Eragon knew her too well
"Your nervous to see him" Eragon stated with a small smile
"I have faced Shruikan himself! I am not nervous about little green Firnen!"
Eragon, sensing he had struck a nerve, simply said in a joking tone
"I wouldn't get used to calling Firnen little he might not like it"
"Its true though I am bigger…and much better looking"
Eragon, used to her boasting, replied
"Yes Saphira no other dragon is as fair as you"
He felt agreement from Saphira and went to eat at a local stand for lunch he then meditated and was on his way to check the eggs when he heard a voice call "Shadeslayer!" from behind him.
He turned and saw Blodhgarm running toward him
After exchanging traditional elven greetings Blodhgarm spoke
"Arya Drottning and Firnen Skulblaka have been spotted and are expected to arrive within the hour"
Eragon nodded,his nerves rising, as he turned and headed toward the entrance of the city where Arya would be forced to land.
"Have the students been informed?"
"Yes Ebrithil"
"I am not your master Blodhgarm you do not need to refer to me as Ebrithil as I have told you" Eragon responded
"It is a sign of respect Ebrithil as I have told you" Blodhgarm responded with a small smile
They walked in silence for a few moments until again Eragon heard "Shadeslayer!" being called from behind him.
He turned and inwardly groaned; The elf Kayla jogged toward him. It was not that he disliked Kayla in any way because he didn't but she had a huge crush on Eragon for several years and It seemed no matter how much Eragon said he wasn't interested she kept coming.
"May I walk with you Shadeslayer?" Kayla asked
Eragon nodded and they continued in silence
It wasn't that Eragon hadn't considered a relationship with her before but he quickly realized that he had no romantic feelings toward her. Besides his relationship with Arya had always confused things and it felt dishonest to date someone if he couldn't give them 100% of him.
"Saphira we will be there shortly are you almost there?"
"I am already here. They are close!"
She said it with such happiness that Eragon unconsciously had a smile on his face
They sped up and finally arrived to the entrance. Eragon noted that both his pupils were their along with their riders and what looked like the entire population of the town. The crowd parted around them and Eragon was able to see a large green dragon starting it's descent to the entrance of the mountain, a rider with long, midnight- black hair and although Eragon couldn't see them he knew emerald green eyes were looking straight at him.
Firnen finally landed and Arya dismounted and approached where Eragon and Saphira stood.
Arya stopped about 5 feet from him and simply studied him for several long moments. Eragon's heart was racing and he could feel himself sweating slightly. He couldn't meet her eyes until she spoke
"Eragon look at me"
It was said softly, almost a whisper, But Eragon obeyed as though she had shouted it
Slowly he looked up at her
Green met brown and, in that moment, Eragon knew
His feelings hadn't changed
They had grown
Bit of a cliffhanger Im not sure if I want the next chapter to be Eragon or Arya POV but we will see I suppose
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Chapter 6 will be up tomorrow
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