Yes, hello. I have no Idea about this new layout. Has anyone read Dark times, because Dass Jennir Really looks like Oromis. Toatally different personality though. Jennir's a badass. And also alive. I can't be bothered to update this from my 13-year-old writing, so, y'know.

Chapter 3: Shruikan

Raellir sat, half collapsed, in an impossible world, with a King's reassuring-restraining- hand on her shoulder, and was not thinking about any of it. Well, perhaps some of her senses were aware of Galbatorix standing above her, with his hand gripping her shoulder, and with an amused expression on his face, but her mind certainly wasn't registering it. She was entirely focused on the...dragon in front of her. Her entire being trembled. She was breathing with long, ragged breaths. Her heart rate accelerated. Adrenalin rushed through her veins. Her train of thought was somewhere along the lines of "holy crap, a dragon!" She twisted to look up at the King. He returned the stare with a wry, slow-spreading smirk, then raised his head, no longer meeting Raellir's gaze but instead looking just above the dragon's eye level. "This is my dragon, Shruikan. He will not harm you."

"Y-Your dragon?" sputtered Raellir.

"Yes. He is my dragon, and I am his rider."

"Rider?"s

Galbatorix' eyes grew hard. "Another time."

"But-"

"Another time!"

Raellir nodded, and returned her attention to the dragon. The dragon! She sucked in a breath, and turned to face Shruikan. The dragon slowly bent his head toward her, his hot, moist breath ruffling her hair. She stood up and stared at him, then reached out with a shaky hand

"C-can I...?"

Galbatorix grimaced. He hoped she wasn't always like this.

Shruikan lowered his head and growled his assent. Raellir placer her trembling palm on his snout. The dragon felt like something between steel and leather. He growled gently.

What is thy name, O hatchling of my Rider?

"Raellir, sir."

Raellir, he said, rolling the word around, there be no need for that. Shruikan be my name, and so shall you call me.

"Okay... Shruikan."

The old dragon snorted and turned to face the king. A revelation indeed, my master. I shall be interested to see how this plays out.

Galbatorix was shocked. Shruikan had not been "interested" for near a century. Not only that, but he had the impression that Shruikan was laughing at his expense!

You would do well to remember to whom you speak, dragon.

Aye, I would. Although, my Rider, this hatchling of yours has an interesting character. But you aught be cautious, lest she find the truth of her heritage.

Do not lecture me, fool! You will know your place. Or do I have to punish you, Skulblaka?

No. No, I know my place. No, I do not seek to undermine or insult you, Ebrithil.

Shruikan lowered his head in submission.

If I did have to punish him, reflected Galbatorix; it would be for the first time in many years.

Galbatorix was silent, then told Shruikan, you may leave now. The dragon took flight, with Raellir still staring after him.

"Raellir."

"Hrm?" Raellir stared at the king.

"Come."

"Where are we going?" asked Raellir, not really expecting an answer. She didn't get one, and found herself almost jogging to keep up with the King's long stride.

KTHXBYE.

Joking. My creative side died for a while, so, I'm sorry about that. But it's come back now, so I will actually update. In a shameless advertisement, type "Eragon facemaker" into devianart to see some pics I made of the Eragon characters. The one of Eragon was actually stolen and put on Inheriwiki without my consent, but thankfully it's gone now. I just wanted to clear that up, if any Inheritance fans had seen the image there. It was on the Eragon Bromsson article. I was very shocked when I saw it, naturally (and also rather annoyed). PS- I'm Genki-Ryu on deviantart- Typhon was taken.

Very sad about Oromis. (Favourite character)

Sayonara, for now, and happy Christmas, or whatever you're celebrating. If you're not celebrating, then I hope you're just happy. Also, please tell me what you like (and hate) about this story the most, and whether you would like Raellir and Galby to sing "Good King Wencelas" at some point in the story. (Think before answering-I'll actually do it.)