Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Author's Note: For those of you who thought that the baby Saphira comment was a threat, it wasn't. I just thought that it would be interesting. Baby Saphira growls in approval. I didn't use her.
Chapter V, Complete
Uru'bean:
"So, you tell me that Eragon had scales all over his body?" Galbatorix questioned, giving the red rider kneeling before him a strange look.
"Yes, master. Thorn tried to explain it but I truly don't think that he would understand." Murtagh replied, carefully choosing his words.
"That is very interesting. You do not need to worry about it now. It is a matter that I will deal with later. Now, I will need to have time to ponder on this. You and Thorn can spend the rest of the day however you wish."
"Thank you, my liege." Without looking up, Murtagh got to his feet and exited the throne room to meet his dragon who was busy sharpening his claws on a large rock carved for just that purpose. "Thorn, this doesn't make any sense. The king has been so…different lately. It's as if he has changed."
I told you before, young one. He has something planned and it has gotten him into a good mood. The ruby red dragon said, looking up from his work and fixing his eyes on the young rider. Shruikan mentioned something about Eragon but he was forbidden to tell me any more. I'm going hunting, do you wish to come?
Without hesitation, Murtagh climbed onto his dragon's back and prepared for him to take off. I'll take that as a yes.
Eragon POV:
It had been several hours and Glaedr seemed to finally be finishing his little talk with Eragon. Some of the things the golden dragon had said greatly disturbed the young rider, particularly the parts about the mating process. Dragon lore, however, interested Eragon.
Well, young one. Do you have any other questions?
Not really, master. Are there any changes that I should be aware of?
Actually, there is one. In the next few weeks, your body will begin to exert an odor that is, well, irresistible to dragonesses, but you'll find out about that in time.
Before Eragon was able to ask any more questions, Saphira walked into view with a clear scowl on her face. He had never seen her expressions before. It was as if he could see into her further then before.
Alright, you two have talked for long enough and Eragon needs his rest for our journey back tomorrow. The sapphire blue dragon said sternly, giving Eragon a harsh look.
Well, someone's in a good mood. The rider replied, climbing onto his dragon's back.
Saphira snorted and turned her head to stare at Eragon. Just hold on.
With that, Saphira reared back and jumped into the darkening sky. After a few minutes of flying, Eragon began to have a strange feeling. It was if he felt like jumping of Saphira's back and flying. The strange feeling continued to intensify to the point that her actually stood up and prepared to jump off.
Little one, what are you doing? Saphira asked, glancing back at him.
Realization of what he was about to do hit him and Eragon sat back down, utterly confused at what had overcome him. Oh, it was nothing.
It was clear that she didn't believe him but Saphira continued to descend until she flew through the opening in their tree and landed beside the dais. Eragon, I am going to sleep. We're leaving for Surda tomorrow.
Very well. Eragon replied climbing into his bed. After a few minutes of tossing and turning, he realized that sleeping in a bed was no longer possible. Noticing Saphira was watching him, a smile slid over Eragon's face. You knew I couldn't sleep here, couldn't you?
Of course. Now, there is room for you to sleep here. Saphira replied, chortling.
Shaking his head, Eragon stood up and walked over to where Saphira was lying. The dais looked very comfortable and before too long, he gratefully slid in. The dragonesses' belly was very warm and soft. Suddenly, Saphira began to emit a humming sound from the bottom of her throat. Strangely enough, it sounded almost musical. Looking up, Eragon saw the sapphire blue eyes fixed on his golden ones. The warm underbelly and Saphira's song soon caused sleep to overcome the tired rider.
Saphira awoke the next morning before sunrise and the first thing that came to her mind was Eragon. Upon lifting her wing, she received the surprise of her life. Eragon was now fully a dragon. She knew that he would have to grow considerably before he was able to fight but he was still the most handsome thing she had ever seen. His underbelly had silver plating on them and the rest of his body was covered in jet black scales. On the tip of his tail was a sliver outlined spade. He had two large horns on the back of his head pointing upward with a small beard of spikes around his chin. Two large fangs were also visible below his upper lip.
It was only then when she noticed how dirty he was. The thin layer of dust covered the black scales now was an annoyance to the dragoness. She couldn't be seen with a dirty mate. There was only one solution and he would have to get used to it as there weren't any streams large enough to bathe a fully grown male dragon on the way back to Surda.
Although she knew it would upset him, Saphira began to lick the layer of dirt of Eragon's back. She continued this for the next few hours until Eragon finally opened his eyes and noticed what she had been doing. Saphira, what are you doing!
I can't have you going around with dirty scales. It would embarrass me.
Slowly, Eragon tried to get to his feet but soon fell flat on his face. What the… Then he noticed what had happened to his body. Instead of a cry of surprise, a high pitched roar of surprise escaped his jaws.
Silly one, did you think you could walk on two legs as a dragon? Saphira chuckled, amused at Eragon's continued attempts to stand. Try walking on four legs.
I can't believe it, Saphira. I'm a dragon!
Well, what were expecting? Now, you should grow to my size faster then a normal dragon would so we have to get back to King Orrin. I want to get there by next week. With that, Eragon got to his feet and with the help of Saphira, he was able to climb onto her back. Hold on, I removed the saddle because you won't be needing it.
Just as soon as she finished, the sapphire blue dragoness shot into the sky with the human-sized with the dragon-Eragon on her back.
Author's Note: Thank you to those who have been reviewing lately. You're the only reason this story is alive. I'm sorry for the long wait but I had to re-write it a couple of times. PLEASE REVIEW!! (You know you can't ignore that cute baby dragoness.)