So here is the second chapter! I did my best to post it quickly! I know I said (actually I wrote) that I'll be switching between Eragon's POV and Arya's, and the first chapter was just on Arya's one, because I didn't planed to make it so short, but it's going to be her POV here too...
Arya's POV
When she woke up from her waking dreams, she realized it was the middle of the night. Standing up, she rubbed her eyes, and took her bed clothes as a wrap around her, shivering from cold.
She sent her mind to Firnen's, and knew he was asleep.
Deciding that she couldn't sleep again, she dressed with a large coat, and went out.
Snow was still falling.
Her bare feet sinking into it, she didn't care, and went to this place where Eragon confessed his first feelings.
She slowly sat on the bench, wishing he was here.
Tears rolled from her eyes on her cheeks.
She couldn't help it...
What is with me? She thought, I've never cried so much in a so short period.
She started sobbing like a little child. Weak.
The moon high in the sky was watching her while she cried again and again.
She couldn't feel her feet. She couldn't feel her heart. They were frozen by the cold temperature.
They were frozen by her loneliness.
I'm desperate... she realized.
What a weird feeling.
She always knew she was a strong person. She thought she was able to handle anything, any pain, any emotion.
But she had her weak moments. Those moments when her heart lose all his strong façade.
And all the pain she was taking exploded in her.
She stayed there more than an hour, an finally, her tears stopped.
Suddenly, a voice whispered:
"Arya..."
She jumped, startled, and looked around her without seeing anybody.
Two hands took her by her shoulders.
"Who...?" she began.
"It's alright, said the warm voice, don't be sad."
She recognized it with a horrified feeling.
"Eragon...?"
"Who else? Come, my Queen."
Her heart went faster, but she ignored it.
He said «my Queen»...Damn, don't think about it.
As she didn't move, he came in front of her and held her into his arms.
The dark was too pronounced, and she couldn't see his face.
He closed her to him.
"I'm here, he said, but I think you're not in the right place, are you. Let me accompany you to your rooms."
She nodded, still shivering at the touch of his hands.
He took her to her chamber, and she returned to bed, under his attentive and caring gaze.
Arya said Firnen in her head.
She didn't answer, still lost in her dreams.
Wake up, Arya! You're disrespectful!
She opened her eyes, surprised at his tone.
What is it? She asked in a tired voice.
"'Morning" said someone in the room.
She turned her head, and saw him.
Eragon...
"Good morning, Eragon" she replied slowly, not knowing what attitude to use.
Shame climbed to her cheeks as she decided to avoid the subject of what happened last night.
He smiled gently.
He has pity of me, she thought.
She hated that feeling.
"So why are you here?" she asked with a stern voice.
He seemed surprise by that aggressive way of speaking, but he replied quickly:
"I have decided to end my isolated life in Doru Areaba, so I came to see you."
"Why did you... Who's training the riders?"
He took his time before answering:
"Murthag."
"But Murthag had decided to keep his distances from everyone that can remind him of Galbatorix!"
"Well, I guess he couldn't take it, and came with Thorn to train the riders, letting me travel to you."
She didn't answer.
She was mad at him.
He made her cry such long hours because he had decided to leave this land forever, and now, he was quietly coming back, with his know-it-all smile.
He seemed to notice it, because he asked:
"Is everything alright? I know I should have told you about that, but I wanted to surprise you."
She smiled sweetly.
"I'm happy you thought about me. But please, next time, tell me."
He nodded respectfully, and then added with an amused tone:
"You talked about me in your sleep."
The end of the chapter 2 ! :) Please, R&R! And tell me if you notice some errors (grammar, expressions), I would correct everything!