A/N: I updated fast! Yay! Enjoy.
"You're what?" Eragon managed to choke out hoping that he might hear something else, but he knew exactly what she said.
"I'm pregnant, Eragon." Leona repeated, but this time she sounded a little more upset. Eragon felt a little happy knowing that he was the father, or was he?
"I am the father, correct?" Eragon asked her a little panicked. Leona looked in his eyes and said,
"Of course, Eragon." A sigh of relief came from Eragon. But he wasn't too relieved when he thought of Leona telling Gelmir. It wasn't so great to get on the King's bad side so soon.
"Could you please tell me what you are thinking right now?" Leona asked softly as she grabbed Eragon's hands. Eragon forgot about Gelmir and put his arm around her and kissed the top of her head as he said,
"It's surprising, but . . . I'm happy." Leona looked up at him and smiled at him a bit as she said,
"You are?" Eragon looked down at her and smiled comfortingly at her and said,
"Yes, aren't you?" Leona's smile grew bigger and said,
"Yes, I am . . . I'm also scared." Eragon looked down at he to see that she was no longer smiling.
"Why? What's the matter?" Leona looked away from him ad took a deep breath before she said,
"Well the birth, Eragon. I just . . . "
"Is that what you are afraid about?" Eragon interrupted her. "Leona, you are the strongest woman I have ever met. If you could deal with all those injuries, I am sure you can survive through giving birth. I will make sure that you are safe along with our child. Don't you worry." Leona wrapped her arms around his torso and said softly,
"Thank you, Eragon. You don't know how lucky I am to have you." Eragon slightly chuckled and said,
"Lucky to have me? Well that's the first time someone has said that to me." Leona giggled, but then that giggle turned into a sigh.
"I guess we better tell Gelmir, now." Then Eragon thought of Gelmir again and what he had said to him before he went to see Leona.
"Do you think that is such a good idea? I mean maybe we should keep it a secret. We don't know who to trust right?" Leona sighed and got out from is arms and off the bed as she headed toward the door and said,
"Eragon, he's my brother. Of course we can trust him! And anyway the war is over and Galbatorix is dead. We don't need to worry about not telling people anymore." She opened the door and Eragon tried to say one more thing,
"Yes, but . . ." it was too late. Gelmir was already in the room eyeing Eragon with cold eyes. Eragon looked away quickly and bit down on his fist to try to calm himself down.
"Eragon? Come over here. We should both tell him." Eragon sighed and got up trying not to look at Gelmir.
"Alright, Gelmir you should sit down." Gelmir sat down without saying anything. Leona took a deep breath and took his hands as she said,
"Gelmir please do not get angry when I tell you . . . "
"You're pregnant aren't you?" Gelmir said in a low voice. Leona's eyes went wide and she stuttered a bit as she said,
"Um, yes I am. How did you know?" Gelmir switched his gaze over to Eragon and said,
"Let's just say I think a lot more happened than falling asleep under the stars that night, now aren't I right?" Leona looked down and said softly,
"You're right, Gelmir. And it was irresponsible of both of us, but I'm okay really. I want . . . " Just then Gelmir got up and was face to face with Eragon.
"You knew exactly what you were doing. Didn't you?" Gelmir shoved Eragon with frustration. Leona got up from the ground and grabbed Gelmir by the torso to try to pull him away from Eragon.
"Gelmir, stop! It's okay, I want to have the baby! He did no harm to me!" Gelmir just pulled Leona off and shoved Eragon again saying louder,
"You knew that she would get pregnant, but you didn't stop. Now didn't you?" Eragon was in complete shock. He never saw Gelmir this angry before and he was afraid of what was to happen next. But he finally managed to say,
"I didn't know, Gelmir, I . . . "
"You didn't know? How could you not know? Are you that stupid? Did you get any education while you were a poor little farm boy?" Eragon then became outraged and he pushed Gelmir off of him and said,
"Hey! Don't you go out and insulting me! Leona had just told her that she is pregnant and you re not happy at all? She is having a child, Gelmir! And you have no passion for that what so ever!" Gelmir grabbed Eragon's collar and said in a louder voice voice,
"I bet she didn't even want to do it with you! I bet you forced her!" Leona tried to break them apart as she said in a pleading tone,
"Gelmir stop it! I did want to! I let him love me! You are overreacting, let go of him!" Gelmir seemed to be oblivious to what she said and he still held on to Eragon. Eragon calmed down a bit and said in a soft tone,
"Listen to your sister, Gelmir. She is telling the truth, just calm down." Gelmir managed to say through his gritted teeth,
"Calm down? How can I calm down when you got my sister pregnant?"
"Gelmir I'm fine." Leona said softly trying to calm him as well. Eragon felt furious again and he could not hold it in.
"Oh like you never got a girl pregnant, Gelmir. You were irresponsible as well! I'm sure those parties with Luthien were . . . "
"Shut up!" Gelmir shouted at him and he wound his fist at him and punched Eragon in the face. Eragon dropped to the floor, but he knew it was coming. He knew he should not have brought up Luthien. The he heard Leona scream,
"Why would you do that? What is the matter with you?!" Leona held Eragon's head up and cradled it into her chest. Eragon saw the look on Gelmir's face. It was worry, shock, and disbelief. And without saying anything he walked swiftly out of the room.
"Eragon, are you all right?" Leona said in a hushed tone. Eragon looked up to her and stroked her face as he said,
"I'm fine. It was my own fault I shouldn't have brought up Luthien." Leona sighed and hugged him closer to her. Then she finally said,
"Do you think our dragon's will get this mad?"
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"So, do you want to tell them together or separately?" Leona asked as they were walking down the hall making their way to the field where the dragons were.
"I think separately because I don't want Galron to kill me immediately." Leona nervously laughed and said,
"I'm sure he wont do that. I think he'll be fine." Eragon knew that Leona was just saying that to calm him down. When they finally reached outside Eragon called out to Saphira who was probably in the sky with Galron.
Saphira, I need to speak with you privately. After a few seconds the dragons popped out of the clouds and made their way to the field in what seemed like a race.
What is it? Eragon looked to Galron quickly then back at Saphira.
Do you think we can go down by the river? Eragon wanted to stay away from Galron as far as possible.
Yes, but only if you tell me what is going on. Eragon sighed and said,
I will tell you when we get there. He hopped on Saphira and he saw that Galron was already in the sky. He figured that they were going down by the waterfall, which is a good distance between them. When Eragon and Saphira were finally up in the air Eragon said something that would be good information,
Well, you'll never guess who they elected as our new King. Saphira's voice sounded eager as she said,
Who? Eragon slightly smiled and said,
Gelmir. His smiled faded when he finally said it. He tried not to think about what happened today.
Gelmir? That's wonderful! But how did he get the title? Eragon shrugged and said,
Nobody wanted Nasuada as the next leader of Alagaesia. Then Orik nominated Gelmir and he gave one hell of a speech and I guess everyone was convinced that he would be a good King. I am sure he will be. When they finally landed down next to the river Saphira said in an impatient voice,
Alright, what do you need to say? Eragon took a deep breath and said,
Now, Saphira please do not get mad at me when I say this, but . . . I actually don't know how to say it . . .
Eragon just say it! Saphira said intolerantly. Eragon sighed and finally looked in Saphira's eyes and said,
Fine, you want me to say it? Leona is pregnant. There was a long silence, and it was too long for Eragon to handle.
Please say something, Saphira. I can't stand to be in this dreadful silence. Eragon looked up to her and saw that her eyes were filled with sorrow.
Eragon, how could you? When did this happen? Eragon looked down from her sad eyes and said,
Well the night when I told you we fell asleep under the stars, but . . .
You lied to me, Eragon? How can we be one when you always lie to me? Eragon finally looked up to her but her eyes were not sad but angry.
Saphira, I did not tell you because I wanted it to be my own private business. You always don't need to what I do every waking minute.
Yes, Eragon I understand, but now Leona is pregnant! You must have known that you would have to tell me that she was pregnant so why didn't you just tell me then instead of lying to me! Eragon became frustrated and sort of yelled when he said out loud,
"Because I didn't know it would happen! I knew that sex would lead to pregnancy I just didn't know how! I couldn't control myself, I just didn't know what to do!" Saphira snorted and said,
Well it sounds like you knew exactly what you were doing because now Leona is pregnant! Eragon scoffed at her words and said,
"You knew what I meant Saphira. I just didn't know how to prevent it. Now please Saphira tell me if you approve this. I need to know as your rider." Saphira looked down for a moment and softly but had yet a hint of steal in her voice,
No, I do not approve of this, Eragon. You are far too young. Eragon became angry and said aloud,
"What do you mean I am too young? There are men younger than me that have families!" Saphira sighed and said,
Yes, but they are married and they don't have a big of a job like you. You are a dragon rider not some miller or black smith. You don't have the time to raise a child! Eragon thought she was making no sense,
"What are you talking about? The war is over, Saphira! There is nothing to worry about, we are free now and . . . and I do want to start a family now. And I am not letting you stop me. Saphira narrowed her eyes at him and hissed out,
Eragon, you don't have the responsibility to raise a child. You two aren't even married! Eragon raised his eyebrows and said,
"Fine! Then I'll ask her to marry her if that is what you want." Saphira's eyes went wide and she said,
No, that's not what I meant at all . . .
"Then what do you mean Saphira?" Saphira looked down and then back at him again and said,
I mean you shouldn't have the child, Eragon. As awful as that sounds you're not ready . . .
"So what your saying is that you want Leona to give up the child to another couple after she gave birth to it and carried around the baby for months and for all that she would just give it up. Is that what you're saying?" Saphira looked to him and nodded her large head. Eragon became furious at her.
"Saphira! How can you say that? Leona also wants to have the child. She wants to start a family as well. You are just being selfish and not to forget jealous." Saphira sot a look at him and craned her neck toward him so she can get right in her face when she said,
Why do you think I am jealous because I'm not! Eragon chuckled and said,
"Yes you most definitely are! You are jealous because I am starting a family and you can't see that I am a man now Saphira! I told you this many times and now you have to accept the fact because . . . we will have the child whether you like it or not." Saphira did not say a word, she did not even look at him.
"Now I told you, so you can bring me back now." Saphira and Eragon was silent the whole trip back.
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"You too?" Leona said when Eragon told her what Saphira had thought. It was night time and they were both in the cave watching the stars.
"Aye, she told me that I was not responsible and that we are too young." Leona sighed and softly said,
"Maybe we are." Eragon took his gaze off of the stars and moved it to her face.
"Leona, what are you saying? We are not too young. There are couples younger than us that have a family already." Leona nodded but then she said,
"Even the healer said I was too young." Eragon was very confused and said,
"Why? I don't get it." Leona turned her gaze to him and said in a worried voice,
"Because I am part elf. My mother did not have me until she was forty years of age, and that is still young for an elf. Eighteen is still a child for elves." Eragon crinkled his eyebrows and said,
"But you are half human as well. Please do not give up your child, Leona." Leona brought his lips to hers briefly then she said,
"I would never, Eragon. I am just saying maybe we rushed it." Eragon got out of her grasp quickly and sat up and said sternly,
"You're right. I rushed things. I should have stopped. It's my fault." Leona got her arms around his torso and lead him to her as he rested his head against her breast.
"Eragon don't be silly. It is our fault. Not just yours. And I don't regret it, Eragon. It was the best night of my life." Eragon looked up with a slight smile and said,
"Really?" Leona smiled back at him and brushed her fingers through his dark wavy locks and said softly,
"Of course." Eragon's smile grew and he reached for her lips and she met half way there. She took her hands and gently placed them around the back of his neck as he traced the curves of her body gently with his hand. Once their lips departed he placed his head against her chest again and moved his hand to her lower abdomen.
"It has only been two weeks, Eragon. I doubt you'll feel anything." Leona said and slightly giggled. Eragon gave out a chuckle. Then a wild thought came into his head. He wanted to go for it so badly, but he did not know if Leona would approve. But he went for it. Eragon took his head off her breast and looked her in the eyes as he said,
"I know this may seem crazy, Leona but, I just . . . runaway with me." Leona's eyes went wide as she said,
"Runaway?" Eragon slightly smiled and said,
"Just for a few days. We will be alone together away from anybody who doesn't approve of us starting a family." Leona shook her head slowly and said,
"No, Eragon. What about our dragons?" Eragon thought for a while then said,
"It will give them time to think about us, and it will also give them time to be alone." Leona smiled a bit but then it faded as she said,
"No, Eragon. This is ridiculous, where would we go. And what of Gelmir? He will be heartbroken." Eragon gently stroked her face and said,
"He may need some time alone too, Leona. He needs to think about it as well. And I have a place in mind, it will be great, Leona." Eragon still saw the same unsure face on her so he decided to persuade her some way. He started to kiss the edge of her jaw and started to make his way down her throat. She sighed and said,
"Now that's just not fair." Eragon chuckled and said,
"It's working, isn't it?" Eragon's warm breath on Leona's neck gave her the goose bumps as she moved her hands to the back of his head and said,
"Yes it is." He smiled and continued to caress her with kisses as she giggled and said,
"Alright! Alright!" Eragon looked to her and smiled as he said,
"Alright what?" Leona kissed his forehead and said softly,
"I'll do it. I'll runaway with you."
A/N: ah a romantic runaway. Now tell me how you guys feel about the runaway, cuz im still a bit unsure about this whole runaway thing as well. But oh well. REVIEW!