Chapter 18 – Eragon's Mind and Arya's Love

Khariaya woke up the next morning her eyes worn and saddened glace to them, she glanced around and saw Eviothox patiently waiting for her to awaken. His head perked up in her direction seeing her stir awake, he watched her intently as she slipped from her bed sheets and walked over too him.

The priestess smiled at the coal black dragon, even though it was a sad smile. She remembered when she first found Eviothx how small he was and he could easily fit in her arms. And how she tried to hide him in her room for the first week of his life. Now he was so big even though it had only been a year since the egg hatched for her. Khariaya wondered how she had remained unoticed my Galbatroix, maybe it was because he was more concerned on Eragon and Saphira.

Eragon… She thought sad as tears welled in her eyes. Eviothx winced as her pain and sadness reached him through their link. Khariaya muttered an apology and turned to go to the entrance room she stopped realising that she would see Eragon.

Khariaya, don't jump too conclusions. Eviothx advised calmly trailing up behind her. Khariaya glanced over her shoulder at him and sided, her shoulders slumped.

I heard him…he said out loud. He loves Arya, I can't get in the way of that. Khariaya replied as tears trailed down her cheeks and fell to the floor. Eviothx huffed a small puff of smoke came out from frustration.

Khariaya. You don't know- She started to say before he was cut off by Khariaya.

No! I heard him, what else could he have meant! Eragon loves Arya not me! She raged angrily and stormed into the bathroom closing her mind off from Eviothx and she locked the door and then locked it again with magic. Eviothx let out a roar of anger, he knew what really happened that night and he charged to the entrance room not seeing Eragon or Saphira, in anger he reached out for the presence of them. Finding them quickly he took off too find them.

They were in a battle field where Eragon was sparring with and elf, they both moved with fast and fluid motions but Eviothx had only one goal. He contacted Saphira telling her not to interfere while he knocked some sense into Eragon. He dived down roaring as he did, aimed for Eragon both battle partners turned and looked at the diving dragon.

Eragon quickly pinned down by the black dragon as he growled furiously at him. Eragon was shocked to say the least she struggled to get away but couldn't

Let me go! Eragon demanded staring up with a glare. Eviothx wasn't happy by this and snapped his jaw to make Eragon be quiet.

Listen here boy, you hurt Khariaya far more than you can imagine. And I won't stand for it. Eviothx told him anger pouring into his words. Eragon was shocked hearing this then that shock turned into anger.

What did I do? Eragon asked, but it sounded more like a demand. He looked to Saphira for help but Saphira didn't do anything. The sapphire dragon stood by watching intently listening to their conversation.

She heard your claim of love for Arya. Eviothx said simply still furious. Eragon went quiet and limp under the black dragon. He shook his head wishing it wasn't true, willing the dragon was wrong.

She…heard me? He questioned weakly his mind escaping him with an overwhelm of new saddness. Eviothx gave a short growl. She did and she took it too heart, figure it out Eragon. Who do you love? Khariaya or that elf? If you hurt her again I won't let you near her. But it seems she rather upset with what she heard she probably will avoid you for sometime. Evithox said once he was finnishedhe lifted himself from ontop of Eragon his head turned to see Arya running towards them. Eviothx glanced to lock eyes with Eragon once again, knowing Eragon had seen Arya as well.

Figure it out and soon, or I won't let you see a glimpse of her again. Eviothx said and took off quickly to return to Khariaya if she was willing to leave the bathroom once again. Ayra reached Eragon and Saphira was Eviothx took off, she looked to Eragon with a questioning look on her face.

"What just happened?" she asked firmly, Eragon knew she wouldn't take no for an answer. Eragon looked to Saphira for help.

You told him? He asked and the dragon nodded her head in return. I guess you two share just about everything right? He asked again, and again Saphira nodded. Eragon sighed and turned to Arya.

"I tell you will you take a walk with me?" Eragon asked Arya considered for a moment then nodded in response. As they walked Eragon told the elf about what had happened and even admitted that he no longer loved her. Arya seemed to be happy about that, once he finnished with what had happened in the field Arya nodded as she thought.

"Well, you should know Eragon. Remember how Faolin made me those flowers and escorted me?" she asked looking to him. Eragon nodded silently. "He was more you me that an escort or a bodyguard. He was my love." She told him. Eragon felt asting of realisation.

"Faolin created this espceially for me one summer solsitce, long ago."

"And what about Faolin?" Eragon asked curiously. Arya's handed tightened at her side and she did not respond.

Suddenly it all made sense to Eragon, when Arya talked of Faolin she always had a certain softness in her voice that he couldn't figure out. Now he understood, Arya loved him but he was killed by Durza. Eragon wanted to make Durza pay for what he had done to everyone. His uncle, Arya, innocent people and probably more than he knew, but all he could do was hope the pain he caused would heal.

"I'm so sorry." Eragon said lowly with a sadness. Arya looked at him and gave asad grin in response.

"It's alright he did his duty and I did mine, even if I did fail." Arya said to him the same grin spread across her lips. Eragon nodded slolwy knowing he better not say anything else.

"I'm glad Eragon, she is the one you are meant for. Tell her what you meant tell her what you feel because it's what will help you rekindle with her. Go to her." Arya said staring strate at him. Eragon nodded egarly and turned and strode over to Saphira who sat not too far from them listening intently.

About time. Saphira said as Eragon silently climbed onto her sadle.

Khariaya was sitting outside with Eviothx she had finally left the bathroom with much provoction and after Eviothx broke down the bathroom door to reach her. She was anger at first when he broke in but laughed realising how much she had worried him.

He threatened her not to lock him out of her mind again she just laughed at him. Eviothx walked with her through Ellesmera as they decided to see more of the capital. Saphira had contacted him telling them that Eragon had gotten his mind figured out and wanted to see Khariaya.

Eviothx quickly turned to Khariaya and scooped her up and onto his back, the priestess let out a cry of shock and held onto Eviothx's neck with a death grip. The coal dragon took off for some unkown destination.

What are you doing?! Khariaya tried to ask him but felt he had locked her from his mind. She huffed mumbling about crazy kidnapping dragons and how they didn't take their own advice. And Eviothx didn't let her into his mind untill he landed in a clearing outside of Ellesmera.

Eviothx! It's not even lunch time and you've kidnapped me, locked me out of your mind when not too long ago you told me not to lock you out of mine! What are you doing? She demanded enraged if the dragon. Eviothx huffed as Saphira drifted down from the low hanging clouds with Eragon on her back.

I did it for your own good. He told her blocking her as she tried to walk away. Saphira landed close making it hard for Khariaya to leave. Eragon slipped from Saphira's back and looked at the young priestess.

"What's going on here?" Khariaya asked firmly glancing between the dragons and then finally Eragon. She looked at his eyes and saw something she didn't expect to see.

Author's Note: I'm so sad I didn't get the 5 reviews last time... I almost considered not updating until next month but I did so you better review! I want 4 at least!! Well this is my theory about Faolin, I think he and Arya were a couple. But thats just my opinion.

Also I will going back and editing chapters 10-16 so watch out for that, I will post here when I edit those chapters. Anyway I want your thoughts, ideas, opinions and 4 I mean it FOUR reviews for this chapter!