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It would have been sweet if they could have, but it would have never worked, it would ruin Arya's character and she's the queen of the elves so you don't want her falling in love with a human.
I think Murtagh and Nasuada we're well done, and the ending was appropriate. She served the purpose of changing him so he could kill Galbatorix. As for Eragon, he should have never left. He seemed to do so just to fulfill the prophecy, and there were several other solutions. It seems like he is condemning his life to isolation since he knows he will never be good enough for Arya. Also he said that he will most likely never see her again, which makes me wonder why the story is unfinished. According to the prophecy which apparently cannot be broken he will never return. I guess what bothers me is that their story was built over the course of four books and still couldn't have worked out, whereas the dragons found each other within minutes. Even the dragons bonding was foreshadowing that Eragon and Arya were right for each other.
The problem is the relationship would have worked out if Arya would have been less... uptight, in her elfish way. I actually understand her reasons through the 4 books, and i agree with them: Eragon wasn't even 18 and still "a kid", Arya was the daughter of a Queen and other elves would have judged Arya the wrong way if she would have chose Eragon before being able to prove himself (as it was shown during Eragon's sword training in Inheritance), and speaking about that, there was also the hardship of battles, it wouldn't have been too good for Eragon to be so distracted by Arya or overly protective, choosing her instead of his deed to Alagaesia... but even so, i was a bit dissapointed as well. I would have loved Arya to show more warmth to Eragon, even if not necessarily leave her throne. I think Paolini mentioned he's going to write a 5th book, and that he already started to, so i guess we will just have to wait and see. I'd love to see more Eragon development and Arya coming to admire/respect him, and even if they don't end up together because they get sepparated by god knows what reasons and the flame eventually burns out and they remain friends and each and each find someone more suitable, well, before that happens, i hope and i believe everyone would love to see those 2 having a kiss or an episode of affection, much like Nasuada and Murtagh in prison... i can't say how much i loved those moments.And, naturally, because i sensed and read that nothing will really happen between Eragon and Arya for now and they kind of started to annoy me [i had so much hope about them initially and yet they got crushed everytime poor Eragon got interrupted in the middle of his confessions :)) which amused me a little as well] i put the rest of my hope in a possible Murtagh-Nasuada relationship which was lovely developped during the prison chapters and made the chapters seem too short!
But then again, Murtagh runs off with Thorn... dammit, if not, they deserved to kiss, after the hardships they went through :( Because of Murtagh's past, I actually enjoyed them more (in the end) than the arya-eragon thingy. It would have been so much worse if the femeale characters would have simply fallen into the arms of the protagonist, so yeah, a big no-no to that. Maybe in the end arya's decision was better, for until eragon gets more mature and unless, in the meantime, a cute elf steals Arya's heart, but... dammit Chris! They should have... done... something... a long embrace, tears, anything!! Now I wish for more Murtagh ;)) a murtagh trying to redeem himself, and a good portion of humour springing from this, without necessarily making him look like a fool or anything!
Also, Thorn seems a pretty cool lad. Murtagh mentioned his dragon never gave in to Galbatorix's tricks, which is something i started to admire right away, and that he, as a rider, was the weaker one.
[btw, roran and katrina didn't really complement the absence of a more lovely couple, thought Saphira and Firnen might have straightened out the edges a bit]
I cried so much the first time. I thought that Arya should have gone with him or at least there was another book where Eragon came back. It was just so sad
Yumi wrote: "Alexia wrote: "Cam Browder+Vala Mal Doran=Love! (Deborah) wrote: "I did want them to at least kiss. And I really want to know what their true names are!!! I mean, they go through all this searching..."Yeah I agree that's supper annoying and your comment before is valid too. the fact that Murtahg and Nasuada aren't together dives me crazy!
wellllllll i'm not sure about that because to many books end with the two main characters (boy and girl) together I liked it better without them together.
Anna wrote: "wellllllll i'm not sure about that because to many books end with the two main characters (boy and girl) together I liked it better without them together." sorta
If you're disappointed, I've found this story helped quite a bit. A real epilogue that takes place 100 years after with Eragon/Arya. Best written one I've found: https://m.fanfiction.net/s/8217745/1/...
I dont think they should have kissed, I also didn't like the fact that they had to leave on their own course but guys they both are still very young. Elves dont marry till they are like above 200 years old and Arya did said she will comeback to him once the riders are ready to keep the world safe.
Hey, Think buddy they both were having a huge responsibility and it was difficult for both of them to leave each other but they didn't have a choice. And Arya said she will join him once the dragon riders will be able to keep the peace. Which would be easily possible in next 50-100 years and then they must have gotten together. As far as Murtaugh is concerned if a egg hatches for nasuda they can get together any time. For their life of thousand years being apart for 100 years is no big deal.
Safia wrote: "I think Arya and Eragon should have gotten together .I was soooo disappointed when they didnt!!!
and also Murtagh and Nasuada. That just broke my heart!"
I am as of now making a sequel to The Inheritance Cycle as if Arya did not become queen of the elves, and a grey elf that hid himself for a few thousand years. I am making it on a website called WattPad, and if anyone is interested in helping me out by cowriting it, I would be grateful. You can find it by looking up To the Lands Beyond, and my username is -WhiteFang-. Thanks!
Good news, everyone! Paolini confirmed Book V is already planned — he is just going to finish his sci-fo book. The book includes:Murtagh+Nasuada
New characters
Eragon and Arya
ANGELA
Naegling
Brom's seven-word blessing
Belt of Beloth the Wise
Possibly unnamed shadow
"No comment" on Arya and Murtagh going to the Riders
Eragon's return
Check out Inheritance Wiki: Book V to learn more.
Old news buddy.. Ben wrote: "Good news, everyone! Paolini confirmed Book V is already planned — he is just going to finish his sci-fo book. The book includes:
Murtagh+Nasuada
New characters
Eragon and Arya
ANGELA
Naegling
Brom..."
Okay I've been trying to come up for a better ending ( for me at least) so here it goes ( I'm not good at writing or coming up with stories so don't criticize me too harshly): For several minutes, Eragon stood next to Arya, neither spoke as they watched the first curve in the river approach. At last, Eragon turned to her, and he pushed the cowl away from her face, so the he could se her eyes." Arya," he said. And he whispered her true name. A tremor of recognition ran through her.
She whispered his true name in response, and he too shivered at hearing fullness of his beings.
Both looked each other in the eye, Eragon admiring her beauty. As he leans closer to Arya, she hesitates wether she should kiss him or not. Eragon realizing that she is uncomfortable, backs off blushing in embarrassment.
As soon as he backs away Arya pulls him back in by his cloak and kisses him on the lips, with the full knowledge that she had done something wrong. Both blushing as they backed off and stand in silence (Book continuos)
My notes:
- I know it's totally not in Arya's personality to kiss Eragon and I agree that paolini's ending was right but we all wanted to see them kiss at some point is don't blame me.
- and as for Arya: zero fox given
I think that to keep readers thinking that something was going to happen between the two for FOUR. EXTREMELY. LONG. BOOKS and then to have NOTHING happen was not only an ironic and irritating writing choice for readers who wanted a happy ending but also a terrible choice that Paolini made as an author. What was the point of leading readers to believe something would happen when nothing did?It renders that plot element useless and really confusing. Another thing: I would have been so happy if SOMEONE'S relationship went well- relationships that began NOT before the series had started. I wanted Sapphira to have an egg, also. The relationships seemed promising and took up a lot of pages. Then nothing happened. It's not just something that makes readers mad; it's literally a horrible writing choice. It's not just us; it's actually him.
I imagine Eragon coming back to Alagaesia 10 or 15 years after his departure. When he arrives in Ellesmera, will tell Arya that he loves her, but she will refuse his fellings once again, altough she loves him too. Her reasons for now would be that one of her duty as queen is to conceive a child elf to succed her in throne. With heart broken and desesperate, Eragon casts a spell on himself thats makes him automatically forget about his love and Arya, trying to leave all of his feelings behind and once more leaving Alagaesia.
Edinaldo wrote: "I imagine Eragon coming back to Alagaesia 10 or 15 years after his departure. When he arrives in Ellesmera, will tell Arya that he loves her, but she will refuse his fellings once again, altough sh..."I can see that backfiring somehow, and being an interesting read.
Actually, I read a prologue that was recently posted in this forum. I don't know if you guys have read it, but - damn it - it was fantastic..
No more updates?
Hey guys, any news about Fifth Book?
I was very disapointed at the ending but I think he left the ending the way he did so if he wanted he could write another # still hate the ending
I cried when I read this, it just made me so sad, and I was mad at Paolini for a bit, but now I am not. I was wanting them to kiss while reading this, but now, them saying each others true names makes much more sense to me
yes I understand
At first, I was disappointed. However, I found closure when Christopher Paolini confirmed that we have not seen the last of their relationship. There may be hope for them yet. The Young Guardians and the Genesis Spell
Grady wrote: "At first, I was disappointed. However, I found closure when Christopher Paolini confirmed that we have not seen the last of their relationship. There may be hope for them yet. [book:The Young Guard..."Cant wait for the new one he promised he would write
Christian wrote: "Grady wrote: "At first, I was disappointed. However, I found closure when Christopher Paolini confirmed that we have not seen the last of their relationship. There may be hope for them yet. [book:T..."I can't wait either. I need to get closure.
I thought after they shared their true names with one another that they would for sure become something more than friends but i guess it pushed them farther apart
I thought they really had a chance together because opposites attract they were so different but i guess she had her heart broken when Glenwing died i think that is what prevented that possible
future
Christian wrote: "I was very disapointed at the ending but I think he left the ending the way he did so if he wanted he could write another # still hate the ending"Same feeling for me. At first I felt badly for the ending between Eragon and Arya, but as the years were passing by, i think it was better that it has ended this way.
Arya isn't a young teenager. She has passed by a lot of sufferings, like Faollin's death, Durza's prision and have many duties to the Elf people and the riders since she was a child.
Although Eragon was a simple teenager early in the first book, he has passed by many events during his adventures that make him strong, experienced and mature person. But he's still young in terms of age.
I think that both should mature in the next book. Arya needs to forgive herself and Eragon still needs to grow his mind. Their relationship will go on!
#StillWatingfortheFifthBook
I completely disagree. Eragon's relationship with Arya was very thoroughly written throughout all the books. Readers couldn't help but fall in love with the two. I got so excited at the end of the book when the two started talking before he left, but I ended up being so disappointed. I totally shipped Eragon and Arya together from the start, and the ending was like a blow to the head.
Don't you guys remember at the elves palace when Ethan comes to say sorry to Arya in the second or third book. He gave her flowers I think and when he said he should leave arya told him to wait and not leave. But before it was her leaving and Reagan saying stay. This shows that arya likes him 👌
They should have had Arya go with him. Some other elf take care of the queen seat.
Its been years and I am STILL Salty about the fact they never ended up together.
Think about how old Arya is compared to Eragon imagine a 100 yrold going out with a 18yrold
Hannah wrote: "I don't think so. I think they both knew at that point that a romantic relationship would never work, and it would have just been melodramatic for them to kiss. I really like how they said each oth..."I don't think Arya ever really got over loosing Faolin (from book 3) her romantic confident in the battle of the burning plains .
Eragon was a admirable warrior but he never did connect with her like Faolin . Maybe because Eragon was not a full blooded elf .
I always thought Eragon should have a romance with a human female . . . In another book Paolini can describe their post Galbatorix lives .
Twila wrote: "Alexia wrote: "She could have at least kissed him on the cheek!"Well, she kissed him on the forehead once."
Uh-huh . The sparks just weren't there .
Alexia wrote: "Boys."LOL !
Well, Paolini is about to release his new book "To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" in the next months. i'm eager to get my hands on it once we don't have any clues about Alagaësia.
Mariana wrote: "i hate christopher paolini so much right now . -.-'' how could he ? :'c"I really enjoyed the inheritance cycle and if you hate Christopher Paolini Than I hate you!
But I do agree that Eragon and Arya should have kissed. I also believe that Arya should have gone with Eragon on the boat away from Algesia.
Michael wrote: "That would have been great."That would mean Arya had to give up her chance to follow in Queen Izlandi's footsteps and sit on the Elfin throne .
Vanessa wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I don't think so. I think they both knew at that point that a romantic relationship would never work, and it would have just been melodramatic for them to kiss. I really like how the..."Hell no. WTF are you thinking? Any human would die way before Eragon does, so he would keep remarrying, plus, Eragon asks her, '"What will become of us?". Arya replies "I don't know... Once, as you know, I would have said 'nothing', but... Again, you are still young, and humans often change their minds. In ten years, or even five, you may no longer feel as you now do." Eragon declares his feelings will never cease, so Arya says "If they don't, then... perhaps in time..."
Arya is the only one for him. He legit says that and besides, Arya can't keep the throne long, as she is a Dragon Rider and they shouldn't be in positions of power like that.
Corban wrote: "Vanessa wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I don't think so. I think they both knew at that point that a romantic relationship would never work, and it would have just been melodramatic for them to kiss. I rea..."So very well said ! What a story . I'm still reeling from reading it .
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well i bought this book when it came out and started reading it. The last book that is. I had been waiting for it excitedly. Well a quarter lf the way ..."
I got it the day it came out and finished it in 6 days, and I was very dissapointed in the ending