WARNING: There is a romantic love scene here and I refused to get into as much detail as the M rated ones. Meant to just be romantic instead of discussing!

(FYI) To let all my readers know: Everything I place in these chapters are all from the book (Ex: Lake Flam before the Spine Mountains, Daret after the lake, Galzra the dragon Stave was OC, and even the directions they went North, South, East, West.) Don't trust me? Look for yourself.

Chapter 16: Passionate Nights

Saphira landed inside of their cave and crouched low so Eragon could dismount her. He stood beside her and genly rubbed her shoulder.

I am a little nervous, Eragon told her. Saphira hummed and shook slightly at his touch.

I love you, Saphira cooed, snaking her head over to lick his cheek. Maybe we should wait…?

No, Eragon said abruptly. I have made you wait too long already. He sighed. "Honia!" Saphira watched as his clothes ripped off of him while he transformed.

I liked that tunic too, Saphira joked. In a short moment, Eragon was in dragon form. Suddenly, he lifted up his head and took a deep sniff.

What is that? Eragon asked curiously. Saphira quickly padded backwards over to her nest, not turning away from her love. Eragon continued to smell the air and tried to follow the strange sent, which took him over to Saphira.

That is you? Eragon asked. Saphira tucked her head underneath her wing as if she was hiding from him.

I am sorry, she said. Eragon approached closer.

It is lovely, Eragon replied. Saphira lifted her head up from her wing and growled pleasingly. Why do you smell so…good?

Eragon, Saphira stated. I have discovered why I have felt so strange. She sighed nervously. Eragon…I'm in heat. Eragon stood with his mouth slightly agape.

That is why you wanted to build a nest! Eragon exclaimed happily. Perhaps I shouldn't keep you waiting any longer. Saphira tucked her wings in tighter to her form.

Perhaps, she said slyly, scooting over in her nest. Eragon growled and stepped inside, lying next to her. He rolled over to come face to face with Saphira.

Saphira, he said. You'll be my first…and my only. Saphira stretched out her neck to brush against his head.

I love you, Saphira cooed. She moved in closer to him until they were both pressed against each other. Saphira growled playfully like she did at the lake and rolled Eragon to where he was sprawled out on his back with her on top of him.

I have waited so long for this, darling! Eragon exclaimed, sliding himself into her slowly. She winced at first, but quickly gave in to the pleasure. Eragon kept the moment as passionate as he possibly could, whispering how much he loved her while he made his movements. Saphira leaned in under his chin and nibbled slightly on him, making him growl in pleasure.

Don't stop, Saphira whispered. I never want this to end! Eragon growled again and rolled himself over to where Saphira was below him. She shuddered a few times underneath him while he continued to make love to her, pushing Eragon deeper into her. After what felt like an eternity of shear bliss, they were both spent. Eragon rolled off of her slowly and lay beside her in their nest, breathless.

I love you, mate, Saphira whispered to him. Eragon hummed exhausted by what had taken place. You will make an outstanding father to our young.

You will be a far better mother, Eragon commented, leaning in close to her to lick her cheek. When will you know if you are gravid?

Well, Saphira said, laying her head down next to his. Possibly tomorrow if all goes well. She shut her eyes and showed her teeth to him. You were great.

I would only give you my best, Eragon replied lovingly. Rest now, love. He heard her sigh with relief and drift off into a peaceful slumber. Eragon shut his eyes as well.

Eragon, he thought to himself, father and mate.

The tree grew closer, teetering helplessly on its seared trunk. Eragon pulled Saphira closer to him and held out his marked hand as if he was trying to catch the burning tree. There was a loud snap and the tree fell towards them.

"Thrysta!" Eragon screamed. The tree seemed to stay in place for a mere second before flying off in the opposite direction. "Come on Saphira. We have to go!"

"But our child!" Saphira screamed. "We can't leave without him."

"Saphira you saw what happened!" Eragon shouted over the roar of the flames. "He's gone. There is nothing we can do!"

"You are not the man I fell in love with!" Saphira cried. "My Eragon would have gone to the death after him instead of worrying about himself!"

"Saphira!" Eragon hollered. "I am not going to risk our lives over something so impossible! Draken is gone and there is nothing we can do to bring him back!"

"Then I will go and find him!" Saphira screamed, breaking the grasp that Eragon held on her.

"NOOOO!!!!!!"

Eragon woke with a start at the end of his nightmare, practically screaming as he jumped up. The sun hadn't risen and Saphira was curled up into a ball, sleeping peacefully on her paws.

I finished the dream, Eragon told himself. It is a premonition! That means…Dear me! He quietly stepped out of the nest, rustling the leaves inside and causing Saphira to let out a groan.

Rest love, Eragon said. I will be back.

Where are you going? She said groggily, slowly opening her sapphire eyes.

I'm going to catch some breakfast for us, Eragon replied. I need to think about something as well.

You completed that dream, huh? Saphira asked in a worried tone. I felt your fear.

Saphira, Eragon explained. It is not a dream. I think that it is a sign of things to come.

I sure hope not, Saphira replied. She slowly rose from her nest and flapped her wings. Last night was incredible, she said

You were incredible, Eragon shot back slyly, causing Saphira to lower her head at his compliment. Was it how you expected?

Better than I could have even dreamed, Saphira cooed, padding next to him. Eragon tenderly licked her cheek.

I am glad that I made you happy, Eragon replied. Now stay here and rest while I find us some food.

Taking on the fatherly role already? Saphira asked laughing slightly. Speaking of which…congratulations. I am expecting!

What? Eragon asked enthusiastically. How do you know?

I feel a burden in my belly, Saphira explained. It is small now. Gleadr told me that is how I would know.

I am going to be a father? Eragon asked. This is glorious news! Do you know if I will have a son or daughter?

It is a little too early for that, dear, Saphira replied. We do need to discuss our child's future: do you want our youngling to have a rider?

I want our child to roam free, Eragon exclaimed. There is peace here now and there is no need for the Riders to come back.

I understand completely, Saphira said, rubbing against him. I look forward to the life we will live together. Eragon lifted his wing to cover her.

I do to, Eragon whispered softly to her. This is one more promise I have kept to the one I love. You will be a marvelous mother, Saphira.

And you will be an excellent father, she replied lovingly. Possibly of many more if you continue on like last night. Eragon's eyes brightened up.

Shall we? Eragon mentioned, tossing his head back to the nest. Saphira giggled and padded back, waving her tail to and fro in a taunting manner. Eragon followed close by as if her movements entranced him.

Let's!

PEACE!

Chapter 16! This kind of goes against my values of waiting until marriage to have sex, but technically animals don't need to marry…right? Anyways, nice romantic scene and I hope that many out there are happy by it.

PEACE!