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Saphira had been flying around for hours and had finally found something to eat. She glided down to the ground just out of sight of a large buck. Saphira crouched down and Cyril slid off her back.

Cyril, are your legs hurt? You weren't on a saddle.

Cyril didn't answer but shivered.

Are you cold? Saphira asked. You could get under my wing you know.

Saphira lifted up her wing and Cyril crawled under it. Saphira took her eyes off the buck and inspected his legs. To her surprise, his legs weren't even scratched by her scales. Cyril had found himself and tight spot in between her side and thigh. He closed his eyes and rested his chin on her side.

You are mimicking a dragon hatchling, why? Saphira asked.

Once again, Cyril didn't answer and snuggled deeper into her side. Saphira sighed and looked back where the buck was. It had wondered closer and was within her reach. She lowered her head and prepared to strike. She jumped up and bit down into the deer's back. She drug it back towards her and killed it quickly. Saphira seemed pleased with the kill and offered some to Cyril who accepted it gratefully.

At least you are eating. Saphira said.

Saphira reached her tail around and tickled his belly with her tail. Cyril, who assumed she was playing, grabbed a hold of her tail and squeezed it tightly.

Let go! Saphira laughed as she tugged at it.

Cyril obviously was having fun because he pulled back and held it protectively against him.

We should go back. I don't want to leave Eragon alone with Arya for too long.

Saphira lifted Cyril onto her back with her tail and jumped into the air. After a few minutes of flying Saphira glanced back to see if Cyril was okay. She gasped. He was gone.

Cyril!

Saphira suddenly felt a tug on her tail. She turned and saw Cyril perched right on the tip of it.

How does he do that? It took me ages to get Eragon to try it.

Saphira saw the Varden camp below and dove. Cyril slipped and gripped her tail tighter to prevent from falling. Saphira landed with a thud and Cyril jumped to the ground.

Eragon was walking towards them with Arya by his side. Saphira growled threateningly at the two and separated them with her tail. She reached her long neck down and picked up Eragon by his shirt with her teeth.

Let go of me! Eragon cried.

You won't be left alone with her anymore. In fact, you won't be leaving me for a while.

How long is a while?

A few years, maybe more.

Saphira!

The blue dragon ignored him and let Cyril climb onto her back. She walked over to her tent and curled around Eragon.

After a few minutes, Aurora entered the tent and picked up Cyril.

Did you have fun little one?

Yes Aurora. Cyril responded.

Aurora, why does he act like a dragon hatchling? Saphira asked.

Well, he was raised by me and Shruikan. He probably picked it up.

That is very strange.

Aurora sat down and curled around Cyril like Saphira did to Eragon.

Saphira, I was going to sleep with Arya tonight.

Well, she'll get over it.

Saphira! What has gotten into you? You won't let me get even close to anyone!

I love you and no one will ever take you away from me!

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