I HAVE DECIDED TO DO AN ERAGON X SAPHIRA PAIRING JUST BECAUSE OF THE REFRENCES IN BOTH SERIES OF INHERITANCE AND THE FACT THAT VERY FEW DO IT. ERAGON AND ARAYA WOULD BE OKAY…BUT ERAGON AND MURTAGH? THEY'RE BROTHERS! I DISLIKE ANYTHING WITH GAY OR LESBIAN PAIRINGS, BUT SIBLING MAKE-OUT SCENES…THAT IS OVER THE TOP IN NASTY. IF YOU WANT TO FLAME ME FOR MY OPINION OR MY STORY, GO AHEAD…BUT GOD MADE ADAM AND EVE, NOT ADAM AND STEVE. ON WITH THE SHOW.
Saphira lay down on her front paws as she watched her rider sleep in front of her. Every night she has done this, why would she change it now? They were both outside in the cool spring night air resting under the stars twinkling above them. Saphira gently closed her eyes and listened to the calming breeze whistling through the oaks and pines near them.
Eragon squirmed and tossed in his sleep, causing a gentle smile to creep across the dragon's mouth.
He has endured so much pain because of me, she thought to herself. Saphira got up slowly and lay down beside her rider, covering him with a velvet sapphire wing. She could tell that Eragon was having a good dream because he was smiling while he twitched.
How could Araya be so cold to him? She asked herself. He is kind and caring, but she rejected him. If I could only…?
Saphira? A voice said weakly in her mind. What are you talking about? Saphira looked under her wing to see that Eragon woke from his dream.
Just thinking, Saphira replied. It is not important matters. Eragon shot her a quizzical look and shook his head.
I heard you say something about Araya, Eragon said, regaining his strength. What was it?
I was just remembering the past, Saphira stated. She raised her head up and lifted her wing from Eragon, who stood up to face her.
Why are you concerned with her? Eragon asked. She is very well.
I know, little one, Saphira whispered. It is not her well-being that worries me. It was what she had done to you. Eragon jerked back by the surprising statement.
Wh…what do you mean? Eragon asked. I was the fool at the Blood Oath Ceremony, not her.
I truly think otherwise, Saphira sighed. I feel as if she wronged you. In Ellesmera, she always took you with her, giving you vibrant tours of her city…and her home. I feel that she was toying with your heart.
She took it and stabbed it, Eragon said hurtfully. A part of me died there.
Don't say that, Saphira cooed. She is still a friend, am I right?
Of course, Eragon replied. I couldn't deny her that. Besides, if I didn't say anything, I would have never known how she truly felt.
Very wise, Saphira gleamed. I still cannot fathom why she denied your request to be your mate.
Some humans are difficult to understand, Eragon said. Elves are probably the hardest ones.
I beg to differ, Saphira retorted with a gentle voice. Elves are kind people; just the females are difficult to comprehend.
If only all of the females were like you, Saphira, Eragon said. Wise and beautiful.
Saphira hummed loudly at the comment. Now tell me, Eragon asked, why does this concern you so?
Over the past few months I have seen the courting rituals of your species, Saphira stated. It seems that females enjoy the presence of someone who is loyal, kind, and polite. You fit all three personalities, yet she denied your approach.
Maybe it was the fact that she is over a century older than me? Eragon asked. I wouldn't live long enough to measure up to her.
Love shouldn't matter in age, young one, Saphira replied. It matters on what your heart says. She sighed. Hearts also can be wrong.
I remember, Eragon said, rubbing her side. An image of Gleadr flashed into his mind. We have both endured heartache.
Yes we have, Saphira replied with a strong hint of sadness in her voice. It seems we are both doomed to not find a mate.
You still have a chance, Eragon explained. There is one more egg out there and it is a male. You heard Murtagh explain it yourself.
If it hatches for anyone under Galbatorix, Saphira growled, I will never do so. Dragons will face extinction by my choice. Eragon moved his hand up her side until he was rubbing her neck.
"I fear that we are the only ones left," he said out loud. "If only I was a dragon…?"
Why would you want to do that? Saphira asked curiously. Eragon smiled.
I feel that you are the only person who understands me, he said to her. I also know I can understand you. Obviously, whatever creator of our being had other plans.
Hmm, Saphira huffed. I would prefer to be human. It would feel better knowing that I was not the difference between flourishing and extinction. It would also feel well to voice my opinion on Araya for her actions against you.
Do I sense jealousy in your voice? Eragon joked. I am flattered that you would do something like that for me.
I love you, little one, Saphira said. She placed her head on his right shoulder as he continued to rub her neck.
I love you too, Eragon said. More than anything anyone could offer me. He stopped rubbing her neck and embraced her, turning his head to the right to kiss Saphira on her forehead. We'll figure something out.
Saphira turned her head to be able to lick the side of her rider's neck, causing him to let out a tiny chuckle.
I would give anything to be the same species as you, Saphira said to him.
Same with me, Saphira, Eragon replied. I would bear the title of your mate proudly.
As would I. Eragon smiled at her comment and slowly pushed her head away from him. He slowly laid his body down on the dirt and propped himself against his dragon's right foreleg.
"Good night," Eragon said out loud. Saphira snaked her head down to come level with him.
Sleep well, love.
OKAY NICE LITTLE FLUFFY ONE-SHOT. NOT QUITE CONSIDERED A COUPLE PAIRING BUT IT IS CLOSE. IF ANYONE IS ANGRY AND SEES THIS AS ODD, READ ELDEST AND NOTICE THE SCENES WHERE SAPHIRA GETS JEALOUS OF OTHER GIRLS APPROACHING HER RIDER BEFORE FLAMING. (I CAN GIVE THE PAGE NUMBER IF ASKED!) IT MAY BE ODD, BUT IT IS A HELL OF A LOT BETTER THAN MURTAGH BEING ERAGON'S 'LOVER' (shudders at the gruesome thought)
LOVE IT OR HATE IT…I DON'T REALLY CARE. IF I GET A LOT OF REQUESTS, I MAY MAKE IT A FULL LENGTH STORY, BUT AS OF NOW, I WOULD PREFER A ONE-SHOT.