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Thoughts over bond

Ancient Language

It's been four weeks since Murtagh and David had entered Urû'baen, and they have yet to find any information on the eggs. The other servants don't talk about them, possibly because they may not even know about them. But they can't ask because it would be pretty suspicious if they brought up the dragon eggs. It's something they probably shouldn't even know about.

It worried David. The reason they were here in the first place was because of the eggs and they haven't found a thing. It also worried him that he hasn't heard anything from Galbatorix. It was only the week before when they had their unfortunate meeting. He also found some relief from it because he didn't have to worry about accidentally slipping up if he talked with him.

In that week after he had talked with Galbatorix, Murtagh had made up their fake memories. David went into his mind and copied all of the memories and made sure that everything was dark, because he was supposed to be blind, and he added his own memories of how he gained his special mind skill and saw all the memories after that by using the skill.

Unfortunately his small amount of relief from hearing. Itching from Galbatorix was short lived.

David was washing some of the clothes from the castles inhabitants What I wouldn't give for a washing machine! He was scrubbing the clothes when he was interrupted.

"Neil."

He stretched his mind and saw it was Murtagh who had spoken. "Yea?"

"The King has asked for you." Murtagh was looking at him with worry but his voice was strong.

David sighed. He pushed away his worries as he stood, "Alright. Do you think you could finish these clothes for me?"

Murtagh nodded, "Of course."

David left the room and navigated the halls towards the throne room. He wondered what Galbatorix wanted this time Probably to give me a real punishment for what happened last time.

When he reached the doors he knocked and waited for the signature "Enter" before going into the throne room and kneeling before the King.

"You wished to see me, your majesty?"

He was silent at first, sitting on his throne and watching David's kneeling form, before he slowly stood and descended the throne stairs, "I believe we may have…gotten off on the wrong foot last time ." He lightly brushed his fingers against David's remaining bruise. David gritted his teeth against the pain, unsure how Galbatorix would react if he moved away.

"I saw that your ability was rather…lacking," here he paused, probably waiting for David to defend himself. But when he said nothing Galbatorix continued, "I have decided that I will help train you in making your skill better. Stronger."

David was stunned You've got to be shitting me. Can't he have somebody else teach me?!

"Speak." Galbatorix's voice was cold.

David cleared his throat, "I would be honored for you to teach me, your majesty." The words were sour in his mouth.

"Good." Galbatorix's voice was filled with satisfaction. "Rise, and follow me."

Galbatorix walked off and David rose to follow him. He saw that Galbatorix was heading towards a side door That's the door that was in the book! But I don't understand, it wasn't there last week.

David warily followed Galbatorix through the doorway. It led to a dark hallway with another small doorway at the end of the hall.

They made it to the other door and when Galbatorix opened the door a narrow spiral staircase was revealed I feel like he's leading me to my death. I can't even see where the steps end! David thought as he was led to the top of the staircase I don't know what I'm supposed to expect this wasn't in the book.

Not everything you encounter will be from the books.

David didn't respond to her as he was forced to stop at the top of the steps. Galbatorix rested his hand on the black doorway in front of him and mumbled a word so quiet not even David's elvish ears could pick up.

The door swung open and Galbatorix entered the room. David followed behind and examined the luxurious room beyond.

The first thought that came to David's mind was how warm the room was. It would have been sort of welcoming if he wasn't so tense from being in Galbatorix's presence.

Standing in the doorframe David analyses the rooms layout. The wall to his left was covered in books. He could not see the words of any of the titles unfortunately. The wall to the right was bare except for a simple door. He wasn't sure he wanted to know what was behind the door. On the other side of the room was a large window overlooking a beautiful landscape of lush green fields. In front of the window sat a large ornate desk, a fancy, intricate chair was sitting behind the desk with another, less fancy chair, sitting in front of the desk.

Galbatorix was sitting in the fancy chair, staring at David. "Come, Neil. Have a seat."

David slowly sat in the chair opposite Galbatorix. "May I ask you something, your majesty?"

Galbatorix seemed to think about it before he nodded, "You may."

"What is this room?"

Galbatorix chuckled, and David wasn't sure if it was sincere or sinister, "Why, this is my study."

If David didn't have the cloth around his eyes Galbatorix would have seen him blink in shock His study?

"I can see you're rather shocked that I have brought you here," Understatement! "But if I am going to be teaching you then it needs to be somewhere where we can be comfortable, no?"

David nodded slowly, "Yes your majesty." He must really trust me to have brought me to his private study.

"Before I begin to teach you I must have you swear, in the ancient language, that you will tell no one of what you will be learning. But before we do that I must go through your mind to see if you are truly loyal to the Empire."

And there went the trust. "You wish to go through my mind, your majesty?"

"Yes, now if you would please lower your mind shields so I may continue." Galbatorix's voice held no room for argument.

David took a deep breath Ok Aquila you know what to do.

Yes Her voice was somber.

As David lowered his shields for Galbatorix, the memories of David's life slowly faded away, only to be replaced by memories from Neil Eronsson. When Galbatorix was rummaging through Neil's mind there was nothing to be found of David Philips.

Neil watched as his memories flashed before his eyes. The first memories were nothing more than darkness with the sounds of talking and busy movements signaling what was going on around him. He saw the memory of how he first began using his mind to touch the minds of smaller animals before moving on to bigger ones like horses, or cows. He then started expanding his abilities towards the people in the small town he lived in before he stretched out his mind so instead of just looking through minds he could see everything around him.

He could feel his elation through the memory of how he was finally able to see. To put an image along with the words he knew. Faces to the people he talked to. He could finally see colors! But the weirdest thing was how exposed he had felt. How he was able to see into the mind of every animal or person around him. When he was too overwhelmed with the feeling he ran to his brother, Ian. He told Ian of what he had accomplished and what it made him feel. Ian agreed to help him in anyway he could, but he was sworn from telling anybody in town of his ability.

The memories changed but they went by too fast for Neil to see, so he gave up trying and just let the King do as he pleased.

When the King left his mind Neil put his shields back up with a silent sigh of relief. It wouldn't do for the King to think he was relieved he was no longer in his mind. He was grateful his majesty had allowed him and his brother to stay and work in the castle. He would feel horrible if the king thought he was ungrateful.

"Neil Erronsson. You have proved to me that you are loyal, not only to the Empire, but to me as well."

Neil blushed and looked away, "It is nothing, your majesty."

Neil did not see the forming smirk on Galbatorix's face. But when he looked back at Galbatorix the smirk had vanished. "Now, I have gone through your mind and it is time for you to swear your secrecy." Neil nodded and waited for the what he was supposed to swear.

"Repeat exactly after me, exactly." Neil nodded, he knew of he didn't say exactly what Galbatorix does then he would be in trouble.

I, Voronwer, hereby swear that I will tell absolutely no one what my master, Galbatorix, teaches me.

Neil repeated the phrase. He felt a violent shiver wrack through his body when the word Voronwer was mentioned. But he decided not to worry about it for now. When he finished the phrase he felt as if a weight had settled upon his shoulders. Like heavy chains were holding him down.

He looked at his majesty in question but it went ignored. "When you are finished with your chores tomorrow come to the throne room."

Neil stood, "Yes your majesty."

He turned to leave the room when the King called his name, "Neil, you shall address me as master, or ebrithil whenever you speak to me."

"Of course master." And with that he left the room.

When he was in the hallway heading towards the servants quarters he was bombarded by memories from another's life. Memories of another world, a dragon, another identity.

When it was all over he had a major headache Ugh. What happened?

I'll tell you what happened! A female voice roared through his mind. Aquila his mind supplied.

I took your memories! Your identity! You allowed the egg-breaker into your mind like a loyal sheep! And do you know the worst part?!

He was sitting in the hallway, confused with what was happening. His mind was filled with three different beings. His, Neil's, and Aquila's. He waited a few moments before Neil and David merged into the same person. Neil's memories were once again fake while David has come back to light.

Aquila?

Yes! Yes it's Aquila and you want to know what?! The king knows your true name!

David's mind went blank What?

When Galbatorix went through your mind he discovered Neil's true name!

David blinked through his shock He doesn't know my true name though. David pointed out.

Aquila paused What do you mean?

I mean that I am still free. Galbatorix has no control over ME. Just over Neil.

He still has control over some part of you!

Neil isn't even real Aquila. He's only real when he's with Galbatorix.

Aquila growled This better be worth it David.

I hope so too Aquila. I really do.

AN: Voronwer means loyal one in some elvish language I found on Google. Not the Ancient Language!