Sorry this chapter took so long! I was busy with all the end of year preporations. But for me School is over now! I will have heaps of time to write until February the 10th. Yay fo summer break! ( Note: I live in New Zealand, so for us December, January, and February is Summer so yeah, I suppose most would say its a bit backwards here, but to me your seasons are the backwards ones!) Any way on with the story
Disclaimer: I do not, wil not, never will, have not, has not, and lots of other thingys own the inheritance cycle. And as my friend would say "oh banana's"
noble
secrets
One month later Arya, Glenwing and Fäolin were sitting by the pond, like they did everyday at noon. Simply enjoying eachothers companionship in silence. Should I tell them, or should I not? Debated Arya in her mind. After a few more moments of deliberation she piped up "can you keep a secret?" She asked
"of course" said Fäolin, shock evident in his clear blue eyes.
"deffinitally" stated Glenwing.
" Well, over The past year there have been these...meetings" Began Arya. "and...i have been..Eavesdropping on them"She admitted sheepishly.
"the princess has been eavesdroppping!" Gasped glenwing with mock surprise. Arya shot him a look. "Anyway" she continued "What I have been hearing is that a young rider, by the name of Galbatorix, Has murdered two of his kin, after his own dragon was killed in and Urgal ambush. He is now on the run as he has been for the past year"
" Are you sure of this?" Asked Glenwing
"positive" replied arya
"this is indeed shocking news" said Fäolin, stunned
"swear you won't tell" pleaded Arya
"i will not tell anyone of the information that I have just been given" Pledged Fäolin. Glenwing repeated the oath.
Satisfied Arya lay dow on the lush green grass, the others followed suit. They stayed that way for ages, eventually Arya asked "What is it like being free?"
" what do you mean?" queried Glenwing
" I mean not being told what to do, not being locked in your room and told not to leave the hall without Mother or Father, or any other lord?"
Glenwing just shrugged " you tell me, I wouldn't be able to compare"
" I reckon its wonderful" decided Arya
"don't you like being princess?" frowned Fäolin
" of course not, no freedom, no friends, to many formalities"
"no friends?"
"not unless you count my father"
"what about us?"
Arya pretended to think "I wouldnt really call you friends, rather a nuicance" She teased.
"HEY!" shouted Fäolin, and tackled the small girl. She shrieked in suprise before wrestling with him. In the end Fäolin had pinned her to the ground with her arms above her head "allright allright your my friends! Happy? Now get off me!" she yelled. Fäolin obeyed her wish.
"promise to stay friend no matter what happens?"asked Fäolin.
"forever" agreed Arya
"no matter what" swore Glenwing. Arya groaned
"what is wrong?" asked a puzzled Glenwing
"time to go" She sighed, pointing at the sky.
"tomorrow, same place" insisted Fäolin
"like every other day Fäolin, I will be here" She said exasperated. Before darting off into the trees.