I do not own the Inheritance Cycle, but I do own any places, people, things, etc. that I have created in this story.
thoughts = thoughts
" = talking
Eragon blinked his eyes into focus. He was in a small room with no windows, only a door. Next to him he saw Arya. He then started to ache and realized he was on a metal table with leather restraints enforced with metal on his wrists and ankles. Arya was in a restraint similar to his. Eragon tried to remember what had happened. He had just won against Murtagh in there duel while in the castle. He had tried to make Galbatorix understand, but it had failed. They had run out of energy and passed out. That's what had happened. Eragon was then interrupted by the opening of the door. Eragon glanced over to see Arya waking up and groaning.
" Well, look who's here, the elf and her Rider. Hmm. Well Rider what will you do now? " Galbatorix spoke tauntingly.
" I will never give in and neither will SAPHIRA! You Tyrant! " Eragon than spat on the floor in front of the king.
" Well, then if you will not comply to me I will break you. And it won't be hard considering " Galbatorix leaned toward Eragon's ear and whispered. " I have Saphira. Hmph. "
With that he walked out of the room, locking the door behind him.
Eragon yanked against his bonds and screamed in frustration that all he was able to do was tear the skin off his wrists and ankles. Eragon finally passed out into a fitful sleep.
Saphira stood and tried to stretch only to find herself in chains and a horse-like stall. Growling herself she decided where the chains where on her and thought about Eragon for a split second before she counted the chains.
Okay, one on each leg. Two on my tail, that's six. Three on my neck, making nine. And 2 on my back and stomach making 11 chains plus a muzzle so 12. Saphira sniffed around and stiffened. THORN! Saphira calm yourself. Think, why would have Thorn been in here? After a few minutes of pondering she heard people coming and talons scraping the ground. Saphira started to hiss and growl and the same time making an odd but threatening sound if you had never heard it before. With a jingle of keys they opened the door which Saphira saw was tall enough for 3 adult dragon, older than even her, with their wings outstretched to walk through. Saphira started to make the hissing growl louder, so that the people coming forth could hear. Saphira gut clenched and tightened at the sight of Thorn, Shruikan and Galbatorix walking through the door with varying officials. The thing that caught her eye though was the green dragon egg in Galbatorix's hand. Saphira started to weaken at the sight of the egg, her breathen in the hands of a foul man. Galbatorix smiled and laughed.
" Well I see your up. Ahh, yes the egg in my hand. Don't you like it? Well, even if you do it wouldn't be your mate unless it hatches in one weeks time. Yes I forgot to tell you, there will be a competition soon. See the males, Shruikan, Thorn, and if this egg hatches they will compete for one thing, and one thing only. They will battle and the winner will be your mate. Yes, that sounds reasonable, don't you agree? "
" No one shall be my mate! I shall choose, not you! " Saphira then roars her anger and lunges at Galbatorix despite the chains and stone between them.
" Touchy, well sorry but I control you now! You are mine! If you don't breed then I shall kill everyone you love starting with ERAGON! " Galbatorix now had a hardness in his eyes along with the black cruel flames of darkness and treachery. And from this Saphira fell into a submissive posture, whimpering.
" That's a girl. Keir bring me the keys to the stall door. NOW! "
Keir is a tall girl with creamy tan skin and a beautiful face that would rival even that of an elf's'. She was one of the few women of high importance among Galbatorix's court. She brought Galbatorix the keys and placed them in his hand as a bee would land on a flower. With a curt nod of his head he dismissed her back to the other officials that had accompanied him. Walking forward Galbatorix summoned Thorn and Shruikan to come . At the stall Galbatorix unlocked the door and motioned for the dragons and three magicians to come in the stall. He closed the door and started to grin.
" Saphira, if you are to have a mate, you will need less ' attachments ' that hinder you now. If you attack, Thorn and Shruikan shall defend me, even though I have magic and magicians. Understood? " Saphira looks at Galbatorix with a snarl and growls when the dragons start to move on to either side of her.
" Yes, but if anything else is done I shall kill. " Saphira warned.
" Proceed. " Galbatorix then motioned for the magicians to take the chains off with magic. After a few minutes of concentration the chains fell to the floor. Bowing they ran out of the stall. Galbatorix chuckled and started to speak.
" I shall see you in 7 days time Saphira. Thorn, Shruikan come. We shall go now. " With that they walked out and before he left the room he summoned Keir.
" Make sure that meat is brought to Saphira. 1 cow, 2 pigs, fireweed, and some water. "
" Yes, your majesty. I shall do that now. " Keir had replied before she walked out.
Saphira decided to use the time alone to look around her stall. She started at the far end, sniffing the wall she smelled the far back remnants of other dragons before her. Searching the wall she huge claw gouges from dragons trying to escape the stone stall. She heard a person walk in and looked back to see Keir strutting forward with a few servants carrying the food and water. She smelled the food and noticed it was freshly killed. At least they have the decency to give me fresh kills. thought Saphira. Keir stopped by the door and muttered a phrase that seemed to be in the ancient language.
" Servants, please put the water next to the door, in the trough. And next to that lay the meat and fireweed. " Keir ordered politely. The servants nodded their heads doing as she had asked.
Saphira watched them walk in with a calm look on there faces. Deciding to help she moved her head toward the servants bringing the cow. Opening her maw she gently picked up the cow and set it next to the water. The servants bowed and thanked her before leaving. Doing the same for the person with the pigs she instead of looking back at them as they bowed she layed down to eat. The last one came and set down about a pound of fireweed and before she walked out her hand brushed Saphira's leg. She stopped and looked over her to see Saphira was looking at her. Saphira moved her tail to block the door and spoke.
" What is your name hatchling? " Saphira was kind as she said it with her mind.
" M-my name is Fern. I'm sorry fo- " She was cut off by Saphira.
" Why not stay with me Fern? I would like some company in this soot-black cage. Ask Keir now. "
" Okay. " Fern turned to Keir. " She wants me to stay. May I? " Ferns eyes were so wide they appeared to be bigger than her.
" Fine. But only for the night, I will be expecting you back in my chambers by 9 tomorrow. " With that she strode out of the room.
Fern turned around, her eyes sparkling.
" Eat, I will go get some food for myself. It will only take a few minutes. " Fern then stepped out of the cage and ran with what appeared to be joy in her step
Saphira ate her meal with Fern. Fern had only just came back with a meager meal of bread with jam and an apple. Saphira ate her fill of the meat and used her claw to pick off a good size portion of pig. She then roasted it and handed it to Fern, who graciously took it. Fern took one bite, juices oozing down her chin. Saphira then gulped down some water, surprised at the freshness that it had. She then walked to the straw that was in one of the corners she curled up to lay down. Fern had by then finished the meat and drank some water. Looking around she sighed and layed down where she was, on the cold hard stone.
" Come sleep with me Fern, under my wing. You will be warm and safe. " Saphira told Fern.
Fern did as she was told and slept.
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I will try to do 2 -3 chapters a week.