We can’t see Arya turning her back on her people in such a way because of a crush. Arya’s adult life was largely a sacrifice for the greater good of the elves (her time escorting Saphira’s egg and acting as a defacto-ambassador to the dwarves and Varden). It’s tough for us to imagine Arya choosing herself and a potential relationship with Eragon over her perceived duty to her people, especially in a time requiring strong leadership. Our thoughts and speculation: If the original ending played out, we would have seen Arya leave with Eragon to train the new Riders… but would Arya have still been a Rider herself? We know that Christopher originally considered Elva, among others, as an alternative Green Rider, so the possibility did exist. However, before the end, Arya and Firnen flew off, finally parting ways with Eragon and Saphira. Arya did accompany Eragon on the boat, while Roran watched from the shore and Saphira and Firnen flew above the ship. We still saw Eragon’s dream from the start of the series realized. Although Eragon extended an invitation for Arya and Firnen to travel with them to train the new dragons and Riders, she explained that her duty to the elves would keep her behind. Official ending: It would seem that Eragon and Arya acknowledged their mutual feelings a bit too late.
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