Okay the song is Live To Tell by Madonna and Cry by Faith Hill.
I waited for a long time. Maria did my hair and told me about her sister and other family members. She was a very kind sweet girl. She seemed out of place here. I swore silently to Eva that I would one day free her.
Finally after what seemed like years there was a knock on my door. Maria went and opened it. She bowed deeply as he entered.
"Elonda you look stunning." he took my hand. "Come now you must attended dinner with me."
"Wait can Maria come too."
"What? Your maid? Of course she'll have to wait in the kitchen but she can come."
He took my arm and Maria followed her eyes down cast and she didn't speak.
Galbatorix gently steered me along. I followed. Not that I wanted to but what choice did I have.
Elonda when you enter you might want to scream. Murtagh said.
Why? I asked in my mind.
Three of the thrones are fighting in here against three of the others that aren't thorns. It will be entertaining to see their reactions to you screaming. He was laughing silently.
I let a small smile reach my mouth when I imagined Galbatorix's reaction. Sure
We walked and Maria slipped silently into another room when we reached the dinning area. as Galbatiorx opened the door a body fell through blood was on his clothes. I gasped. Then the other door flew open and two ran into me. Needless to say I screamed loudly and silence fell and all movement ceased.
"What is the meaning of this?" Galbatorix's eyes asked the riders all looking surprised. He helped me stand. "Did I not tell you we were having a guest today?"
All the riders moved at once to return to the table. Except for the three in the hall.
"You three in there now." All but the one on the floor moved. "Chris get up." He nudged him with his foot. "Oh good lord."
"He must have been knocked out during that fight." I whispered appearing out of breath. I leaned against the wall.
"I'm sorry Elonda but here they have games of strength but normally they do it outside." he quickly explained.
I nodded. Still though I planned on screaming I was shaken up by being run over by the two boys.
He took my hand and lead me into the room. It was still silent.
Galbatorix pulled out my chair and I sat down.
He then sat himself. Dinner was served. I wasn't hungry, I told him. The truth was blood always made me feel sick for some reason. That was the real reason I didn't eat.
One of the riders addressed me "Your name is Elonda am I correct?" He asked politely.
"Yes and you are?" I smiled.
"James," he gave me a wink signalling to me he was a thorn.
"It's nice to meet you James."
"It's a pleasure to meet you also Elonda."
"Elonda." Galbatorix required my attention again. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and looked at him. "Why don't you sing us a song. Your voice is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Grace us with it's beauty."
"No thank you."
"Oh please Elonda. You have written songs lately I'm sure. Sing us one. One of your newest ones."
"Oh no you wouldn't want me to do that." I whispered so only he would hear.
"Do it anyway." He said silently.
I carefully watched his eyes as I sang.
"I have a tale to tell.
Sometimes it's hard to hide it well.
I was not read to fall.
Too blind to see the writing on the wall.
A man can tell a thousand lies.
I've learned my lesson well.
Hope to live to tell.
The secret I have learned, till then.
It will burn inside of me.
I know where beauty lives.
I've seen it once, I know the warm she gives.
The light that you could never see.
It shines inside, you can't take that away from me.
A man can tell a thousand lies.
I've learned my lesson well.
Hope I live to tell.
The secret I have learned, 'till then.
It will burn inside of me.
The truth is never far behind.
You kept it hidden well.
If I live to tell.
The secret I knew then.
Will I ever have the chance again?
If I ran away I'd never had the strength.
To go very far.
How will they hear the beating of my heart?
Will it grow cold?
The secret that I hide, will I grow old?
How would they hear?
When would they learn?
How would they know?
A man can tell a thousand lies.
I've learned my lesson well.
Hope I live to tell.
the secret I have learned, 'till then.
It will burn inside of me.
The truth is never far behind.
You kept it hidden well.
If I live to tell.
The secret I knew then.
Will I ever have the chance again?"
Silence filled the room again. I knew Galbatorix didn't get the secret message but I hoped the Thorns did.
"Beautiful," he said and dismissed the Riders.
"Elonda why did you refuse to sing?" he growled.
"The newest song I wrote is called Cry. You wouldn't want to hear that." I assured him.
"Why?" He asked.
"It's about you." I said simpling and that was true.
"I want to hear it."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Will you get mad at me?"
"Why?"
"The song is about you and you probably wouldn't like what it says."
"On second thought then no. I still need to talk to you though."
"What about?"
He suddenly was in front of my chair. "Don't you dare try and run away."
"What?"
"Don't you dare try and run. If you do you will wish you'd never been born." He was three inches from my face.
"Calm down please your scaring me." I whispered and I was scared spit less.
"Where is your dragon?" He said.
"What?" I was so scared I could barely talk.
"Your dragon." He said pulling me out of the chair.
"I don't have a dragon." I whispered.
"Don't lie to me Elonda." He threw me against the wall where I fell. "I know you have a dragon. Her name is Eva and she is silver."
"I don't know. She's near but I don't know where." I cried.
"Very good. What about Eragon." He asked.
"Who?"
"Eragon."
"Who is Eragon?"
"Really I thought everyone had heard of him."
"I live alone hidden. I never ventured to a city until today."
"And I am so glad you did."
He pulled me to my feet and led me from the room. "Do you want me to get your servant?"
I shook my head.
"You will be guarded Elonda so don't think for a second you can just leave." He whispered venomously.
I didn't say a word. He led me to my room and then he let go. I entered the room which I realized now was a cell.
I went to the gigantic bowl like bed and fell into it and cried. (Like the one in Phantom Of The Opera) I don't know how long I cried.
"Mistress do you need someone?" Maria hurried in. "I'm sorry if you needed me I would have hurried."
I dried my eyes and said "I just need some one to listen to me as a friend."
She nodded and sat next to me in the big bowl.
I started to sing the song I'd written called Cry.
"If I had just one tear.
Running down his cheek.
Maybe I could cope.
Maybe I'd get some sleep.
If I had just one moment at his expense.
Maybe all my misery.
Would be well spent.
Could he cry a little?
Lie just a little?
Pretend that he's feeling a little more pain?
I gave now I'm wanting.
Something in return.
So cry just a little for me.
If his hate could be caged, I hope I would hold the key.
And conseal it underneath the pile of lies he handed me.
And he'd hunt those lies.
they'd all he'd ever find.
that's be all he has to know.
For me to be fine.
And he'd cry a little.
Die just a little.
And finally I would feel just a little less pain.
I gave now I wanted.
Something in return.
So cry just a little for me.
Give it up now.
I hear his goodbye.
Nothin's gonna save me.
I see it in his eyes.
Some kind of heart ache.
Please give it a try.
I don't want pity.
I just want what is mine.
Yeah could he cry a little.
Lie just a little.
Pretend taht he's feeling a little more pain.
I agve now I'm wanting.
Something in return.
So cry just a little for me.
Cry just a little for me.
Could he cry a little for me?"