Here is chapter 4! I think I'll just add two more chapters to get to the end. I'm sorry it's short, and kinda boring... :S
Eragon's POV
Eragon continued his little walk in the city, hands in his pockets, his breath forming a white cloud because of the cold.
I'm starving, he said to Saphira.
Then eat.
What a fount of wisdom, he replied with humor.
You should go to the forest. There are those vegetables you eat frequently.
Nah, I want to stay here.
You can look for the kitchens in the palace.
Kitchens?
Yes. They gave me faelnirv before going to the vardens, many years ago.
Okay, I'll try that. Thanks.
She stayed silent for a couple of seconds, and then added:
Firnen would like to talk to you.
Now?
No, but before you go to see Arya.
He sighed.
He had planned to get some rest, to train with Vanir, and to take a shower before spending time with her.
I'll be there, he said.
He went to Tialdari Hall, and paced the principal corridor, searching a place that could look like the royal kitchens.
He didn't find anything.
Do you remember where those kitchens were? He asked to his dragoness.
Noo... she answered, the half of her mind busy with Firnen's.
He sighed.
Useless reptilian.
"Eragon Shadeslayer." said a voice behind him.
He turned hurriedly to face the person.
It was a small elf, with white hair and a strange look on the face.
He greeted him first, and Eragon responded.
"Eragon Shadeslayer, may I lead you to your rooms?" he asked.
"Yes, of course. Thanks."
He followed the little elf, and as they arrived, he recognized Arya's room in front of his.
He cleared his throat before asking:
"Isn't this the royal corridor? I'm not supposed to stay here."
"The others rooms are already taken by the riders, I asked to Her Majesty Arya, and she agreed to let me give you this one."
"Well, it's fine with me."
He entered his room, and recognized easily the elven style.
He smiled.
"Do you need something else, Eragon Shadeslayer?" asked the elf.
"Yes please, I didn't eat for two days, could you..."
"Of course, Eragon Shadeslayer."
Sighing, he laid on his bed, closed his eyes, and got lost in his dreams.
When he woke up, he found a bowl of soup and some bread near his bed.
He ate slowly, and asked to Saphira if Firnen was available now.
The green dragon's mind pressed onto his, and he let him in.
Hello, Eragon-Arya's friend, he said.
Hello, Firnen. How are you? Did you grow up since last time we saw each other?
The dragon laughed.
I'm not bigger than Saphira, but I'm outstanding and dominant.
I'm glad to hear that. So what do you need to tell me?
I wanted to talk about Arya.
Oh.
Eragon swallowed his mouthful.
Why not? he said, smiling, is she okay with that?
I don't need her permission. She's my rider. I do what I think is good for her.
Alright. So what is the problem?
She's sad.
... I know.
Firnen told him how Arya's statement evolved since the war ended.
At the beginning, she was strict and focused on her duties. She had put her feelings aside, and he was the only one who could make her smile.
But with time, she stopped concentrating on her duties. Her feelings were overwhelming her all the time, and she was sad. But at least, people could see it. Sometimes she was crying, or suddenly angry at anything.
And then, she started hiding her emotions, and that was the worst of all. She didn't let her emotions control her, she said she was fine, but she was feeling desperate and lonely. Sometimes, the pain was too strong, and she couldn't let it inside, just like when Eragon saw her crying last night.
She even stopped saying «I love you», said finally Firnen.
She stopped saying it?
Well, when I tell her that I love her, she just replies that she does too. But she doesn't say the words.
That's curious, thought Eragon; she doesn't say it anymore? But...
She's coming, Firnen interrupted.
Already?
Someone knocked on the door.
He rose, and opened it.
She was standing in front of him, wet, with a look of agony on her face.
"There's a storm..." she whispered.
As I told you : short and not really interesting. But the next chapter is just going to be great, so stay connected ;)