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Reborn, chapter IX
Friend or Foe?
Eragon awoke several hours later to find himself in a rather large cell. It was nicer then what he thought Uru'bean's dungeons would look like. There were two large barred windows that he could see the castle grounds through. His heart sunk, Saphira was outside, apparently having a conversation with Thorn. So this I my new life. He thought before realizing Saphira could still hear his thoughts.
It was apparent that she had heard him because she, along with Thorn approached his cell. Little one, if you would simply join him, you would make your life so much easier.
What did he do to you Saphira? I know that you wouldn't have joined him in your right mind.
You're right. I would have never joined the king before he told me what he told you. He is a good man, he only wanted to save our race.
Well, if that is true, I'll never mate with you. Saphira had no answer to this. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. There are two other dragons for you to choose from. The sapphire dragon lowered her head to a point where to where it was no longer hidden by the sun's rays. It was then when he saw it. An iron like device was fixed tightly around Saphira's neck. It was embroidered with sapphires and diamonds, but Eragon could clearly see that it was made for another purpose then looks. Saphira, what is that around your neck?
Oh, Galbatorix gave it to me before I agreed to serve him. He said it fit me perfectly.
At these words, Thorn quickly opened a private link with Eragon and cut Saphira completely out of it. That is no necklace Eragon. It is the same device that Galbatorix used to seduce me. It allows him to force a dragon to join him. The dragon never even realizes that it's happening.
Then take it off! Eragon roared.
I can't. She's had it on for too long. When he removes it, she'll be a slave just like Shruikan and I.
Where is Shruikan?
His body is here but he isn't. There is something you should know. Brom never killed Morzan. It had been several years and Shruikan was beginning to weaken his false bond to the king. Galbatorix needed a way to control him so he saved Morzan's soul and implanted it into Shruikan's body.
So where is he? Can he be saved?
Morzan is having a conversation with the king. Shruikan is being held prisoner inside his own mind. If Galbatorix is killed, Shruikan won't die, only Morzan will. It's very dark magic and I don't understand it.
Have you ever met the real Shruikan?
Yes. He is able to regain control of his body at times when Morzan is weakened. Shruikan is a very shy dragon. He rarely talks. I believe that he is trying constantly to escape his mental prison.
Suddenly, the king came into view, being followed by a massive black dragon which Eragon guessed to be Morzan. Hello, son. Eragon did not respond. He had never expected to see his father in his life.
"Saphira, I have come to inform you that your necklace is in need of repair." Galbatorix said, reaching up to remove the metallic device from her neck. Saphira, thinking she was being helped, offered no defense. As soon as the collar was removed, Saphira collapsed and fell unconscious. "Morzan, let Saphira stay in the same cell as Eragon." The king began. The next sentence Galbatorix spoke softly so Eragon couldn't hear. "If we're lucky, you were successful."
I believe that I was. Saphira should begin to remember in a few hours.
With that, Morzan easily lifted Saphira onto his back and carried her down to Eragon's cell where he threw her onto the ground. The black dragon left quickly and locked the door behind him.
Saphira…
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