Ramblings with Ranger: Yeah, so this is rather depressing... I apologize for that. The inspiration just hit me and I had to write it. My muse and I are having words over it. -_- This is a companion to my other drabble, Free. I would also just like to say that this is in no way a slash drabble. I am opposed to any slash pairing, but more than that, Galbatorix and Murtagh is just...disturbing to me.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Inheritance Cycle.
Never
Murtagh swore he would never serve the Empire. Never. Galbatorix made him his servant.
Murtagh swore he would never be like Morzan. Never. Galbatorix made him a Dragon Rider.
Murtagh swore he would never wield Zar'roc. Never. Galbatorix ensured that it returned to Morzan's blood.
Murtagh swore he would never shed innocent blood. Never. Galbatorix ordered, and now a ten year old child lies dead and buried in the cold Alagaësia ground.
Murtagh swore he would never mistreat a woman. Never. Galbatorix made him violate an innocent woman.
Murtagh swore he would never separate mother and son. Never. Galbatorix ordered the son to be recruited as Murtagh's personal servant.
Murtagh swore he would never loose hope. Never. Galbatorix robbed him of his innocence.
Murtagh swore he would never become a monster. Never. Galbatorix broke him.
Murtagh swore he would never stop listening to his heart and mind. Never. Galbatorix ripped his heart out of his chest.
Never. Never. Never. screamed that cold, shriveled heart.
Never...