Fall of the Empire
Chapter II.
Friend.
Eragon. What you did was not wise. You may have estranged her from you permanently.
I don't care, Saphira. I know she loves me. Why else would she not answer?
I agree, but you must not go making rash actions-
Rash? Damn rash. Damn the Varden. Damn the Empire. Damn you!
Eragon…
Her mental voice came weakly.
Saphira.. I'm losing you. I didn't mean that.
I know, little one. I understand the pain you go through.
Thank you, Saphira. You may be my only true friend now.
Eragon stormed off to his own tent. He collapsed on the bed, and cried his heart out.
OOOOOOO
The very next day…
Eragon woke up to the scent of freshly crushed pine needles. Bleary eyed, he fell out of bed when he saw Arya sitting next to him.
"Wha- what are you doing here?"
"I'm sorry, Eragon. I know I hurt you yesterday, and I wanted to say sorry."
"It's in the past," he said dismissively.
"And, Eragon, I have an answer. I .. do.. like y-y-ou, but, I don't think… I'm at the point at which you.. are.." she said falteringly.
Then she fell into his arms, sobbing hard. Eragon hugged her, in an almost protective way.
"Then we can be friends…. For now?" said Eragon, smiling mischievously.
Arya looked up into his face, and smiled back.
"For now."
Yes, yes, I know, I did the whole AryaXEragon soon, but as is stated, they're only friends… For now.