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Eragon woke with both Arya and Trianna by his side. The woman seemed to ignore each other's presence.
"Where's Saphira?" he asked when he noticed she wasn't around, and was too tired to contact her with his mind.
"Hunting," said Arya.
"Where's the march?"
"Ahead of us. I told Nasuada that you and Trianna were unconscious, she told me to wait until you both regained your consciousness and then we will regain with the march."
"How long have I been out?"
"Less than half an hour."
He nodded. He looked at Trianna, who was fiddling with the grass. "How are you?"
"Better," her eyes fixed on Eragon. "Thank you for risking life for me."
He blushed. Arya shifted.
"What are you, Trianna?" asked Eragon. "You aren't human to be able to do what you did in the fight."
She sighed. "I summoned spirits to help me."
Eragon stared at her, "does not that make you Shade?"
"I released them! I am no villain!"
"She cheated," said Arya.
"I never heard you mention in your rules that sorcery was not allowed," she said mockingly.
Until when will it end, when will the potion end, Trianna? He asked Trianna.
Three days, I have a day left, she answered.
"Eragon," said Arya, "forgive my behavior. I should have helped you."
Her apology was something Eragon never would have guessed to hear. She is so beautiful, he thought.
"Thank you for apologizing," he said.
Trianna looked at Arya and said, "I apologize for insulting you," she said. "I was just angry when you half-threatened that my horse is not strong, and that you would rid me of my joy by taking Eragon."
Arya nodded at her, partly accepting the apology.
"Now we wait for Saphira," said Arya.
They waited for less than a minute in silence until a tear built up in Arya's eye. Eragon looked at her, asking "what do you cry?"
She didn't answer, but the tear in her eye built up until it trickled down her cheek. She then covered her face with her hands and cried.
"Arya?" Eragon asked soothingly.
He put an arm around her and pulled her close to his chest, stroking her hair and asking her what was wrong. She wiped a few tears and said, "I was thinking of Glaedr and Oromis." Before long, she was crying which soon evolved into a weep. Eragon also began to cry. He hugged Arya as she cried on his chest.
"I hate Murtagh," she cursed.
"I hate Galbatorix," he cursed.
"I hate Thorn," she cursed.
"I hate Morzan," he cursed.
"I love you," she said, which literally put a stop to Eragon's heart. He froze for about ten seconds, Arya still and crying, staring at him.
"What?" he stuttered.
Eragon did not take notice of Trianna, who was watching them both in greed.
Saphira then landed, causing Arya to get off of Eragon quite embarrassed.
How are you Eragon? She asked.
Eragon was still in shock, shocked, Saphira. Arya had just admitted her love for me.
Praises, Eragon! She roared with excitement. But, Trianna, what of her? Imagine the pain she must have felt when she heard. She is in love with you.
No worries, Saphira. Her love will subside tomorrow.
Tell them to ride me. Nasuada is expecting us.
Eragon transferred his message. Eragon was the first to climb Saphira. Trianna hurriedly followed and sat behind Eragon. Arya sat behind Trianna.
Saphira rose to the sky and flew.
It was less than ten minutes when she saw the Varden's march. She landed in front of the troops, hoping to find Nasuada.
Nasuada saw them and led her horse towards them.
Eragon, Trianna and Arya bowed when they got off of Saphira.
"Now is the time I believe you should tell me why you have all fainted in the middle of a march. Trianna, Arya, why do you have bloody wears?"
"Forgive me, Lady," Trianna answered, "I insulted the elves and we fought.
"Fought?" her face was grave. "You are allies! You fought., You risked your lives because of a petty insult. Trianna, it is not like you to be so insulting. Arya, it is not like you to take these insults to a fighting level!"
"Forgive us, Lady," said Arya.
"That does not explain, Eragon, why you have fainted."
"He fainted healing us, over using magic," answered Arya.
"I see… Arya and Trianna your stallions are at the far right of the march. Eragon, you and Saphira may rest more, and follow us afterwards. Our siege is tomorrow, and you will need your energy for it." She then called two Urgals, telling them to follow Eragon and guard him.
"Thank you, Nasuada," said Eragon.
I will take you to the back of the march. You can rest there.
With that, Saphira flew Eargon to a quiet place, the Urgals running to catch up with them.
Eragon slept against Saphira, his body warm against Saphira's flaming belly and rested.
Awoken with renewed energy, he flew on Saphira back to the Varden. He pitied the Urgals who had to run back there.
He arrived while the Varden were only about twenty minutes from the siege. He bowed to Nasuada.
"Are you well-rested?" she asked.
"Yes."
"Good. The siege is now. Call Arya and tell her to come to the front, we need skillful fighter in the front."
Eragon smiled. "As you command," he then flew with Saphira, looking for Arya.
He found her at the very side with Roran. Roran was the first to see them.
"Eragon!" he yelled. Saphira landed beside Arya. Arya avoided Eragon's gaze. "You are quite fortunate to have rested. Arya told me of her and Trianna's fued." When no answer came, Roran said, "I will leave you two," and he galloped away.
"What exactly did you tell him?"
"Nothing we haven't told Nasuada," she answered.
There was silence, until Eragon said. "Is it true?" he asked her.
She said 'I love you' in the ancient language, which answered his question.
"How? Why have you rejected me?"
"I rejected you because it is wrong for an elf to marry one of another race. If I marry you, or if I revealed my love to you, I would be considered a criminal. Love, in our race, is not something common. If displayed, it is rude. It would be just unconventionally prohibited if I displayed love to a human. Not just a human, but a Rider. You would not understand unless you were an elf, and lived my years as an elf. Forgive me, Eragon. I feel that I may have cost you pain by rejecting you."
There was a pause, until Eragon said, "Nasuada is expecting you and I in the front. The siege is about to begin."
She nodded.
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