Wrath of Conviction
Krum Chick
Author's Note: Well, here is the second chapter to "Wrath of Conviction", my Eragon story. I give you another warning: this will have sexual themes to it later on.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Inheritance Trilogy or its characters. I only own Rain and an upcoming character which I will not yet reveal.
Chapter Two
Within the Glow
Murtagh stared toward the door, his breath barely coming up his throat. His eyes were wide and his mouth was hanging agape. When he had looked toward the door, a beautiful young maiden was standing there, looking quite a bit fearful and nervous. An elderly lady was standing there as well, her wrinkled and boney fingers on the young woman's shoulder.
"Young sir, King Galbatorix has assigned this young woman to you for housekeeping and anything else you may need her for. He also sends his best regards and permission to do whatever pleases you with her," the old lady said in a stuttering voice.
Murtagh finally swallowed dryly and nodded his head, "Of course. Tell him the same for me."
"Right, I shall leave you. Oh, and before I forget, the King also requests that you refrain from any sexual activity with her," the elder woman said.
The girl blushed a deep crimson as well as Murtagh. It didn't shock him much, since he probably already knew the reasoning behind that request. What embarrassed him was the fact that the statement was even brought up. Murtagh finally nodded his head again.
"I...I understand. Thank you very much," Murtagh said, bowing his head toward his elder.
The elderly woman nodded her head back and left the room, leaving the girl standing there, looking quite a bit frightened. Murtagh lifted his head and stared at her for a good while. Her chocolate brown hair was down to her middle back, silky and straight. Two strands of her hair were braided and tied in the back of her head as well. Her green eyes caught the glow of the flames, illuminating them like a wildfire. She was clad in a lavender dress with a touch of silver outlining the edges. Murtagh could easily see the smooth skin on her shoulders, neck, and collarbone. Her skin was of a light peach color tinted with a touch of pink.
The young girl just stood there, backed up as far as she could against the wall, looking fearful of her "master". Murtagh snapped out of his little trance after a while and started to walk toward her, but the young woman recoiled and whimpered in horror, as if she were afraid he would strike her.
"Milady...please don't be frightened of me. No harm will come to you in my hands," Murtagh gently soothed, easing his way toward her.
The girl looked up at him, tears glinting in her eyes. He could see that her body was trembling, and he felt compelled to embrace her to ease her fears, but he realized that would only make it worse. When he finally got near her, he gently touched her on the shoulder with the tips of his fingers, but she didn't jerk away like he had thought. Murtagh smiled handsomely and gently, hoping that she would soon realize that he wasn't bound to hurt her.
"What's your name, milady?" he asked in a gentle voice.
The girl swallowed and her quaking ceased a little underneath Murtagh's touch. She was mute for a while before she finally answered him, "Rain."
Murtagh smiled a bit wider, her name matching the beauty she shows. He nodded his head and stepped back away from her a little bit.
"Rain is a pretty name. Well, Rain, I don't have need for you this night, so you are free to go back to your quarters," he told her, bowing his head slightly.
Rain swallowed and nodded her head. She inched toward the door, and looked back at Murtagh.
"I will be here in the morning with your breakfast, sir," Rain said in a gentle, innocent voice.
It wasn't like any of the maidens in Uru'baen which had gruff, commanding voices; her's almost sounded like a shy young child's. It also held an air of pain to it, which made Murtagh slightly frown, probably already knowing why it was like that. He then smiled at her, shaking his head.
"Call me Murtagh, milady Rain. There are no need for formalities in front of me," he said.
That statement shocked Rain, making her stiffen up a little. She gently smiled back, showing her white teeth. Murtagh's heart fluttered when the fire's glow radiated off of her smooth skin, giving off a more beautiful essence to her.
"I will...Murtagh. Have a peaceful sleep," she said, opening the door, preparing to leave.
"And you too, milady," he replied.
Rain shook her head as well, making Murtagh blink in curiosity.
"Rain...will be fine," Rain told him, making Murtagh smile and nod his head before Rain finally left his room.
Murtagh breathed out a sigh of relief and he kicked one of the bedposts. He grunted and limped toward the window again. He heard Thorn's gruff cackling inside of his head, making Murtagh growl in warning and say, What the hell is so funny?
Thorn's chuckles came again. I could feel your insides fluttering with anticipation and nervousness. You have feelings for the young she human. Murtagh went aghast and quickly retorted, Feelings? I don't have feelings for her! She's just...really beautiful. Thorn cackled again, making Murtagh block him out of his mind and slam the window shut. Thorn didn't even try to break through the walls of his thoughts, which Murtagh was thankful. He just wanted to be left alone.
He fell onto his bed, face first. He grasped the pillow and clutched it to his body. He opened his eyes and gazed into the crackling fire. Her charming looks and her tender personality never left Murtagh's thoughts. He slowly believed that he wouldn't get a wink of sleep because of it. He wondered why Galbatorix would bestow such a goddess upon him for his housekeeping. It clearly disgusted him to the point where he had a foul taste in the back of his throat. Before he knew it, it was around two o' clock in the morning before Murtagh finally began to fade to sleep. He let his mind barriers drop, and the last thing he heard in his mind was, Pleasant dreams, Murtagh.
Finally, within the fire's dimming glow, Murtagh's eyes shut and he drifted to sleep.
Author's Note: Yay! Sorry it took me so long to get this out, but I had a lot of stuff to do lately. Well, you have met my character, the love interest for Murtagh. It'll get a bit more juicier and there will be a little action coming up soon. I promise you that! Anyway, read and review please!