Chapter 3 –Lord Asmodeus

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Selena's POV-

I thought it would be an assassin or an accident I would be facing but.. what happen was not something I expected. Clearly Eragon was not in his right mind from the look of confusion on his face, and the maid didn't look scared either… could it have something to do with the soul? Or did I just hire a woman that would sleep with anyone? Eragon seems to have passed out, however I'm not surprised, it happened often after the soul merge, he would slip between the world of conscious and that of the unconscious.

After helping the maid get out on underneath Eragon I realize she was one of my most trusted maids, and is shy and soft-spoken, there's no way she would just allow Eragon to get intimate with her like he did.

"How are you feeling? Did he hurt you?

"No, Lord Eragon did not hurt me but he did tear my dress.."- she looked flustered

"I apologize on behalf on him… did he try to force himself on you?"

"I'm not sure Lady Selena, at first I was a bit scared but just as quickly I didn't want to deny him.."- she was looking mortified and her face was becoming red as if she was ashamed and embarrassed

"It is fine, the fault lies on his part, go rest" –I watch her walk away…, if I knew her at all, she is not the type to allow a man to sleep with her even if he is one with power and authority.

Walking over to Eragon's bed I moved him onto his back and frowned when I saw the soft glow of the tattoo along with the purple aura that he was emitting, I was starting to worry if he could handle the demon soul's effect on his own soul. Perhaps it's because he hadn't had time to adjust to it but just to be safe I made sure that no maids were to attend to him tonight. It seems that the maid didn't feel forced even though she was scared, could be that he had some aphrodisiac effect through touch? Reaching down I placed my own hands on his which has grown larger than mine throughout the years, after a moment I took my hand away and I didn't feel any different. A bit of confusion worked its way through me because I thought it would explain why the maid was suddenly in the mood but there was also the fact that I am his mother, it wouldn't be right for those effects to affect me in the first place. Sighing to myself I brush his hair to the sides, Eragon.. what am I to do with you, are you really starting to change to the point where I can no longer reach you?

~~ 2 days later

Eragon's POV

I apologized to the poor maiden, who seems to be avoiding me, and to my mother. Mother seems to have things she wanted to tell me but every time it seems as if she held back..did she no longer trust me after what I've done? Neither of us spoke of the incident, and I'm feeling too ashamed to ask her of her thoughts and advices in that area. I turned my head towards the blue stone and put my hand upon it again, it was a beautiful stone, and then I thought I felt it move but unsure… I placed it upon my lap and stared and it, then knocked on it with my knuckles…it sounded as if it was a bit hollow inside. As I leaned forward to place my ear upon the stone it started cracking! I looked down in wonder as the stone slowly started to break apart as a head emerged and sniffed the air. I looked down, trying to see what type of creature it was until I realize it had wings! WINGS! Looking more on its body I knew without a doubt that it was a dragon…. Which makes me it's…Rider? I was beyond ecstatic as I reached out to touch it.

Pain shot up my arm as its snout poked my hand, but it was nothing compared to what I've experienced. It begins squeaking and I was confused as to what it could have wanted… reaching my mind out I realized that it was hungry! I grabbed the orange that I was eating earlier and peeled a pieced off and offered it. The dragon took a bite and spit it back at me… real grateful dragon I have. Then I remembered that dragons don't exactly like fruits so I guess it was natural for it to deny the orange but spitting it back at me..

"You're a rude dragon"

"Squeak"

I smiled as I got out of bed and approached the kitchen to get it some meat.

"Going to get you food now"- I gave her a mental image of dried meat

"Squeak squeak!"

I took it as the dragon understood what I meant seeing how it started looking around more excitedly. Looking down at the dragon I remembered the times I asked her about father, only a handful of time but she never went into too much detail other than that I should be proud to have him as a father, and he was a Dragon Rider too.. but his dragon died, the Dragon's name was Saphira and she was blue , the same deep blue of the darkening sky, and the same deep blue that my dragon is.

Galbatorix's POV

It has hatched! And it's a female too….with this, the dragon race is no longer in extinction! As soon as one of the other two hatches and they mate I can create a new order. Eragon it seems like fate smiles upon you, and I am indeed pleased..however I will not have a Rider that lacks in education. Even if the boy has learned the ancient language he too, should learn of the dark arts .After all to carry out my wishes..he'll need more than just mere spells to do things or heal himself. Since Ryth ,that fool of a magician turned himself into a shade the same night by trying to duplicate Eragon's success on himself , he turned into someone rather knowledgeable in the art of torture and poison…..looks like Eragon will have a new teacher to learn and study under now.

"Tell Ry…Durza to come to the throne room….and send Eragon a message that I want him here by dawn of the next day am I understood?"- I can feel my voice vibrate from my own joy….my perfect creation will now be created he shall be resistant to all tortures shall he fall to the Varden one day, and his loyalty shall never wonder for I am the only one capable of supplying what his soul needs.. blood and women. The wrath soul cannot live without killing and the lust soul feeds off of desire, neither can survive without death and desire. And seeing how the boy's soul is merged he'll die if anything shall happen to the two demon souls; Eragon… you will now truly continue onwards on the path of hatred, disgust, and destruction that I've planned for you. Of course… I need to remove your restraint first, with Selena here you're far too tamed to be my weapon of destruction. Seeing how she brought you into the world and how Morzan did treasure her… I won't give her death; after all she is just a human there's not much she can do against me. However, even if I don't give her death… Eragon might as well, the thought of seeing him kill someone who he holds so close to his heart give me chills of excitement when I think about the after affect. The resentment towards himself might change him permanently…for their worse and for my better.

The king's smile grew as he planned out exactly what he will do, the boy's mind is still weak in comparison to mine first I will cripple him, and then break him, and finally, modified him into my perfect piece in this game called life.

"Send Lady Selena out of the castle… and tell her that she is not to return, also supply her with enough crowns to make sure she's able to reach the Varden safely..make sure that Eragon does not know of this. Tell her that she is free to go anywhere and that I will not track her down, and to thank her for all that she's done. Also alert the soldiers on the ways that she might be taking to reach the Varden, we want her to get there safely now don't we? Also make sure that Eragon arrives here AFTER he tries to find Lady Selena, who should be out of the castle by then." –How would Eragon react when he finds out that his mother left him? That she hated him when in his world she was the one he loved most? All those times when Eragon reacted to the soul he was being held back by his mother…now that she's gone, what type of person will he turn into…will he feel betrayed, hatred and maybe even devastation? …The wonders of the mind, and he's only 11 the fact that his mother left him at such a bendable age only serves my purpose better.

"Yes, sir!"-He hurriedly rushed off

Selena's POV

I was walking around in the garden that Eragon was building for me; he was indeed a sweet child for noticing the times I looked at the flowers. Maybe a bit spoiled for having workers rebuild a whole garden, but still sweet nonetheless. I've been sending most of my maids away lately; the look in Eragon's eye at times told me it was the right thing to do and those flashes of purple that lingered longer only served to push me towards action. Only three of my maids remained, Adelia who's an older women. Martha, a woman my age and Matilda the girl Eragon nearly bedded who I kept close to my side.

I kept walking until I heard the sound of metal hitting the stone pathway, turning around I saw the crest of the King's private soldiers, a black dragon. With them I saw my three servants, each looking nervous.

"Lady Selena the King has ordered you to leave the castle and not come back. Your servants has already packed your belongings , which includes enough crowns for you to reach whichever destination you prefer. You have freedom to travel to land but not come back, and the King will not harm you, however you will leave now."-By the tone of the soldier it was clear that he wasn't pulling my leg.

"….is Lord Eragon-

"No"-The answer was immediate, it was clear that the King wanted to tear me away from Eragon, and me leaving now meant I wouldn't have enough time to write him a letter or leave any form of explanation.

"Lady Selena, your three servants will continue to serve you, please be on your way. We have strict orders to make sure you are out of the city as soon as possible."

Gritting my teeth I knew there was nothing I could do, and clearly Galbatorix was hinting that I had full freedom to head towards the Varden….towards Brom. However that would mean I leave Eragon behind, not that I have a choice…I can only hope that Eragon can understand.

Head held high I continued onwards and out of the city….Brom I hope you are well…Murtagh it's been so many years… you must be grown up by now. Looking back….Eragon please be able to understand that although I'm no longer by your side I'll always be your mother and my love for you will never waver. Even as I told myself that Eragon was strong, a tear escaped because I knew no matter how strong he is, he is still a child, at the young age of 11. The crescent moon rose upon the sky as if it's taunting how powerless I am.. powerless to protect Eragon.

-3 hours later

Eragon's POV

After feeding the dragon I left it in my chambers telling it to sleep. I did not want it to be in the Kings presence, the soldiers were acting a bit irregular and although I wanted to tell my mother, but I couldn't find her anywhere…not the servants. Due to the guard's reminders I began my way to the castle. Galbatorix's castle was cold like always as I walked through it, soon I was kneeling before the king, an act I despised but did not show.

"Eragon… congratulation you are a dragon rider now are you not?"

"Yes"-A frown quickly found its way to my face from how he seems to know everything, but then again I never place a ward to stop him from scrying me. I looked up and saw a small lift to his lips as his mind forcibly entered mine.

"And it also seems your mother has abandoned you has she not? You couldn't find her anywhere eh? Well I'm not surprised, which mother would want a demonic child such as you? Someone who's being tortured by unspeakable needs, one who seeks to kill….you do not deserve of any love. Why would your mother stay? Did you actually think she wanted to stay with you, a monster, a demon child? Why do you think she's been avoiding you these past few days ? She knew Eragon, she knew that you were becoming a demon, and that's why she chose to leave you, on her own free will."

My mind pained from his intrusion, but I still felt fear as I saw the truth in his words…she's been avoiding me… it's because of the accident..or is it because of my aura? My eyes? She said she understood but she doesn't does she…..she hated me….she hated me, she HATED me…her demonic child….I could feel the red aura surrounding me. I didn't even need to open my eyes to know that it left me glowing in red….My own mother has abandoned me..how silly I was to have thought she loved me, that she cared for me…. The world has abandoned me… humans hate me, none dare to come close, and those previously called friends taunt me…threw rocks at me for being an experiment of Galbatorix and of that magician Ryth….I'll kill them all I kill them all…every single one who dared belittled me.…..who dared to taunt me…I may now be father and mother less….but I'll leave their parents childless.

Galbatorix's POV

I rearranged Eragon's mind making him believe that his mother left him, and reinforced the memories that he hated. As a child his mind was harder to manipulate than I thought but my goal has been accomplish. The red energy seems to grow darker and he seems to have lost conscious. Seeing him after the final merge I noticed that his sharp features from the previously merges grew sharper…elf-like, and his magic was also stronger along with a weak bond with the newly hatched dragon. He will grow to be stronger and if hatred and death is the key to enhancing the wrath soul then it's a small price to pay for my entertainment.

"Bring Eragon back to his castle… and tell him I gifted him with a sword. For he can only trust himself and no others, he can only rely on himself and no others." – having said that I threw a Morzan's blade to the soldier….the red will match him quite well…quite well indeed.

"Also tell him I'm expecting him and his dragon tomorrow at noon."- I waved the soldier away to signal his dismiss.

Eragon's POV

I woke up as the moon rise in the sky and grabbed the new sword I've been gifted. The iridescent red flashed brightly in the moonlight as if it knew it'll soon be used….

~2 hours later

I sat in the dark hall…and my mind carried me back to the moment I claim the boy's life…

I didn't need light to see in the dark, it was another gift bestowed upon me as the soul merge took place…I walked to reach of their houses grabbed them out of bed and stabbed them through the heart when they're almost dead from my grip on their throat, each of them giving a soundless scream as a smile crawled onto my face. I can feel my blood rush…and the power increase. When I arrived at the last boy's house.. the house of a rather rich noble who had once called my mother a whore, and his son who dared to push me around. I made sure to spend more time there…That boy deserved special attention, I walked into his room calmly and grabbed his neck pulling him from his bed after I murmured a spell of silence so no servants can hear me. He woke up immediately and try to pry my fingers off with his hands that gained weight from all the food ate. It was futile; my strength is far greater than any grown man, much less a 16 year old boy. I slammed him onto the floor and raised my sword, slicing his arm and leg over and over, yet not killing him. He was despicable, often bullying those of a lower status than him and forcing them to do humiliating things along with hurting his maids. He begged me to stop and that he'd do anything and would give me all that he had, his best maids and all the gold that he had, and that he would also stop taunting me, that he would bow before me everytime we crossed. However it was too late, I was far too drowned in my few found increase in strength and the rush of the blood in my body to pay him any heed as I stabbed him through the heart and left. I looked at the moon as I walked back.. I've never felt so refreshed.

Thankfully on the way back I encountered no one, had I did…I doubt they'd still be alive. Mother really did leave… along with the maids, this castle was empty except for me and my dragon. There's no one else…no one.

After cleansing myself of the blood I looked at the note the guard left me, and headed towards Galbatorix's castle bringing Zar'roc.

"I have arrived King Galbatorix"

"Good Eragon you are not late….let me introduce you to Durza…, also known to you as Ryth, but that man was foolish and turned himself into a shade. Durza will educate you on the use of poison, and you will learn according to his methods, I believe he'll know best on how to educate you"

I turned my head to see a sick looking tall, thin man in dark robes. Durza gave me a twisted smile and I nodded back… it wouldn't be wise to upset him…

"You shall be under his tutelage for a year, along with others who will teach you how to strategize and organize am I clear?"

"Yes"

"Good, you will begin learning from Durza for the next two days, then from the others for two days , and the cycle will repeat itself until your dragon is old enough to fly. Then I will personally train you, also bring your dragon to me…I will enhance it's growth rate and within no time you will be one of the sky along with one of the land Eragon, you should thank me for the blessings I've bestow upon you."

"Thank you my king..I will always be grateful for the blessings"

After leaving the castle I returned to my rigorous schedule of exercise and combat by fencing with 10 soldiers and afterwards healing them of their bruises along with mine. Afterwards I returned to my chambers… mildly surprised that none of the nobles had went to the king to announce the death of their sons and the king had demanded him to answer his crimes. Yet I'm also not too surprised…it was probably what the king had wanted, for me to drown in rage in devastation, looking around I no longer see signs of my mother, and I halted the construction of the garden, for there is no longer reason for it to exist. I saw the mess I made, and then thought of the whole castle…with it's size critters will undoubtly escape my attention when I'm tired. Sighing, I went to the market where the slave traders are selling slaves, it's time to spend some of the money Galbatorix gave every month. Normally anyone at the age of 11 is not permitted to by slaves, however due to the unnatural growth my mind is now far wiser than anyone of the age and my body is that of someone entering the early stage of manhood.

Donning out a dark blue tunic with gold lining and a pair of white pants I rode my black horse into the market, and leaving the dragon to take another nap. I left a large bowl filled to the brim with the best dried meat sticks so should it wake, it would not have to worry about hunger.

After I arrived the Slave Traders greeted me immediately after seeing that I had the clothing of a noble.

"Good day sire! How many I help you today? Just tell us what you're looking for and you can rest assure for we have slaves that meet every demand and every taste. If you are looking for workers we have strong men that was just captured, and we have maids that's just been sold to us….of course of your looking for maids to take care of certain things we have those too, a new one came in just the other mornin', however she does cost a bit more. She may be a bit…feisty but can surely be beaten to your liking."-he gave me a timid grin as if scared of me and then waved his hand to show the large amount of slaves he had standing in line.

"Feisty? Lead me to her"- if I don't buy her then most likely someone else would, someone crueler than me, not that I planned to use her in the way the Trader thinks I am.

"Right here sir, got a good body for service doesn't she?"-He gave me a knowing grin as he gestured to a girl around the age of 16, her dress was torn and a bit bloody, obviously due to whips. Her green eyes glared at me as she hugged herself, although she had no say in what's going to happen to her, she stuck her chin high not showing weakness.

"Indeed…she'll do, I'll buy her"

"No sir please don't buy her!"- A younger boy cried out, then a woman hurried to cover his mouth and a man wrapped his arm around them protectively. I can hear the woman telling him that's there's nothing they can do to stop me and this will only get them hurt, and more bad treatment

"Oh? Why not?"- the resemblance was obvious between the four, they were a family.

"Because….because.. it isn't right! You're going to hurt her!"- I can see his eyes watering a bit at the thought of what I could do to his older sister.

"QUIET" –The slave trader raised his hand to whip the young boy and the man, who I assume is the father, immediately used his body cover the boy.

Quickly, I reached to stop the trader, I decided to buy the whole family…damn my heart.

"Stop, your damaging your own goods, and tell me how this family came to be slaves."

"Yes sire, well I believe the father owned debt that he never repaid…and in return the noble sold his family to us. Before they became slaves they were a regular farming family"

"I see… I'll buy them all and show them what power can do…" I smirked putting on a show for the trader, and then eyed the mother too which made the man furious.

"Hahaha sir you have a good brain if we're thinking of the same thing, no doubt it'll break the spine of the whole family, heck I'll even give you a discount for giving me such good business. Would you like me to send a few of my men as escort? Although I do not doubt your ability to deal with them but it'll be less tiresome for you. Also, would you like me to brand them in your family crest another day? I'll do it for free!"

"Escort does not sound bad; I agree with you, it will be less tiresome for me the girl still looks like she has some spirit left in her. However, the branding is unneeded, although thanks for offering, I'll keep you in mind next time I come look for slaves."

"Thank you very much sir! Since you don't want the branding the escort service will be for free"- no doubt trying to please me for future business

He handed me their slave papers along with the amount that they cost, after paying him, the family was tied hand to hand into a line as they walked behind me with escorts that carried whips along with them.

"Do be gentle with her… I like smooth skin"- I tossed a few silver coins that they quickly grabbed

"Yes my lord! We understand"-They all looked at me smiling

When we arrived near the gates I dismissed them and entered the castle with the four of them, untying the ropes with magic.

"What is your names?"

"Andrew, Sir"- answered the young boy looking frightened

"George, Sir"- the name answered me with a solid voice and a scowl while standing in from of his wife and daughter as if trying to block them from my view… I started to wonder if I made that bad of a impression…

"Mary Ann, Sir"- the woman's weak voice answered back and she bowed her head a bit. Well at least one of them can acknowledge me as a normal lord.

"…..Victoria….Sir"-the girl replied back, looking at the ground and clutching her clothes close…guilt found its way to me.

"Ok….well Andrew the stable is that way, make sure that my horse is well fed and the stalls clean. Your father will help you. George there are two other horses in there, they are expensive horses so make sure that their food is fresh and water is clean. Mary and Victoria… you two will follow me." Hmmm I should first show the women the kitchen and then the three wells in the backyard so they can cleanse themselves of the filth and then cook for me…and then I'll let them have the rest of the day off…and then tomor-

"Sir please do not touch my child and wife I beg of you!" he kneeled down in front of me

"Please Sir! I will rather die than be unable to protect my family; they're all that I have now…I'm thankful for you buying us as a family. I'll be loyal and a hard worker, never lying about if you don't touch them pleases sir I beg of you!" – It didn't occur to me that what I said could have totally different meanings, but I immediately realized that he thought my intentions were totally different than what I had in mind.

"I will do what I want"-with that said I started walking towards the main entrance to the inner castle. I can hear the women trying to calm her husband, even though I didn't plan on anything inappropriate, there was no need for Galbatorix to think I'm one of a weak heart. I can hear their footsteps as they followed me, the corner of my mouth lifted at their quick submission.

"Mary, this is the kitchen, you'll be in charge of meals along with making sure that there is plenty of meat. There any different servant rooms on each floor of the castle, your family will be living on the second floor. You can choose whichever room you want; there is plenty in the servant's quarter. Also you and Victoria will be responsible for making sure the castle is clean, along with my bed chamber which is at the very end of the hall."

"Out there are three wells and they usually have plenty of water which can be used for a variety of things. Also there's a trolley system so you don't tire yourselves out. I expect a bath every day so have the water ready for my return; there are logs that will be brought in every week for fire. Your hygiene is something you should keep track of, I have no order regarding when you should or should not clean yourself. Now you will have the rest of the afternoon free to do as you wish, however I prefer you to walk around and get to know the castle. Also I want a meal delivered to my chamber within the next hour, and dinner too around sunset." –I begun walking back toward my chamber , leaving both of them a bit stunned , did I pondered upon the thought that I might have been too harsh.

Closing my door and entering my room my eyes flashed to the mirror and something caught my attention…my..left eye….is red. I blinked several times and even tried a healing spell, yet the color did not change back. Looks as if my mother left me a parting gift to remind me of the monster I am. I begin to chant a spell to make my eye color look honey brown and then when I was satisfied I looked for my dragon, which was not where I left it.

"Eragon"-a voice spoke in my head, hearing a squeak I located the dragoness

"You can speak now?"

"Eragon"

"Yes?"

"Eragon"

Figuring that was all she could say I sighed, and gestured for her to come closer. Picking her up I noticed she became heavier and a bit bigger; Galbatorix's spell is working its way into her system quickly. I also noticed her bowl only had a few meat strips left, feeding this dragon will cost me a fortune…but well worth it. The sound of knocking reached my ears, I was indeed surprised at the rate that food came judging by the smell it wasn't bad.

"Enter"

I watched Victoria as set down a plate of fried meat and garlic bread, then stood there waiting for her order.

"You and your family go out tomorrow and get yourselves new clothes. Do not try to run away, because I'll have my guards chase you down very quickly. I'll give the currency to your mother tonight during dinner. And from now on you will not enter my room. If I request for something to be delivered send your bother. Also..make dinner the same thing, your family will eat the same thing" I watched her leave, the trader was right, she did have a tempting body but I've been taught better than to abuse power….even if the person who taught me that abandoned me. She seemed surprised when I told her that she was going to be fed the same. Mother had always done that with the servants, she said it wouldn't be fair if she didn't and I agreed with her

~At dinner

After ordering them to also sit at the table and dine with me I gave their parents the money. I also warned them of trying to run away. Afterwards near the end I told them that after working for the amount that I paid for them they are free to leave, and if they wanted to stay then I would pay them as I would any other worker and maid.

" I do not know when I will return tomorrow therefor make sure my dragon is fed, uncooked fresh meat will be fine. I expect the best quality. Do not make anything for me but see to it that you all eat." I left after I finished, they were a good family and the boy who seemed afraid of me now smiled in admiration.

6 Months Later

The damned shade deemed that the best way for me to learn about poison is for me to feel how it worked. My body was hot with fever and sharp pain followed whenever I moved. He expected me to find out what poison it was through the symptoms, but it was torturous my head ached giving me trouble concentrating but at last I determined the type of poison and he grudging gave me the antidote. He had done this many times before and my body slowly built up resistance against all the poisons but it didn't mean they don't affect me.

"Eragon you're a smart disciple, sadly today ends our days of using poison on yourself. However for the next 6 months I will educate you on the ways of using poison on others and also how to make cures. This will end our lesson for today."

I nodded then left. Even after taking the antidote my world was spinning, after I arrived at the castle Andrew had to help me walk to my chamber. Throughout the months he became my personal helper and his parents became my left and right hand in handling the matters regarding the house and buying new slaves. Victoria still avoided me but I can tell she no longer despised me as she once did.

~5 months later

After testing many poisons out on prisoners there were some whom I killed and others who survive, most survived. Multiple poisons at times counter each other and at times were able to totally cancel each other out. Galbatorix also had me execute some of them with poison and watch them die a slow death…it was rather unpleasant.

The days past quickly, I now had about 100 soldiers under my direct command, their training routine was also for me to decide. The strategists taught me well, telling me of ways to defend with lesser numbers and effective ways to corner enemy along with how to keep the soldier's mortality up

Saphira, my dragon named after my own father's dragon has now grown up to be able to carry two people at once. Although she had a bad sense of humor I loved her like no other, knowing she'll never leave me or betray me, it bought forth a sense of security I once had. Today was my last day learning under the damned shade; even if I'm not proud of it I've mastered a great amount of poison under his tutelage. Tomorrow I will begin learning under Galbatorix, I was supposed to start earlier but he changed his mind and said he wanted me to be able to totally focus therefor I will start after my training with Durza ends. Durza sent a messenger the previous day that told me I did not need to go, which I was rather grateful for.

Soaring above the castle Saphira was practicing various forms of flying in preparation for the days ahead. And flying under her was my falcon that I've named Vince. He was intelligent enough to communicate images to me along with understanding the human tongue. He was the one who, in a way, guarded the mansion while I was away and kept track of my servants and slaves making sure that none ran away whenever I sent them to the market along with telling me what they did while I was away.

"Little one how does the morning find you today"

"Fine Saphira, it's a fine morning. You look graceful as always in the wind"

"Why thank you Little one, you're in a better mood than I thought"

"Your saying I'm grumpy all the other days?" I raised an mental eyebrow at her, and heard her mental chuckle

"Well I wouldn't say that meeting you first thing in the morning is the most delightful thing but I love you nonetheless, even if you're the grumpiest person in all of Alagaesia"

"…Thank you Saphira"- I sent her a mental smile

"However tomorrow our training with the dark king will start…I cannot say I'm delighted…, he holds too much power , and a oathbreaker along with a dragonslayer!"

"Saphira… we have nowhere else to go, and you know my situation. I cannot live without killing people….and the other soul ..is also hard to please. However I can satisfy it as long as my soul is receiving enough nourishment, which it is as long as I keep my body healthy. And I also have to satisfy the wrath soul… or else the lust soul will be a bit overwhelming"

"Little one….that oathbreaker has tied you to him in a despicable way…WAIT ERAGON!"

"What is it?"

"What if you find a mate?! Wouldn't that not satisfy your needs? With that you wouldn't have to kill anymore! Then we're free!" I can feel her thoughts brimming with happiness…enough that I didn't want to burst her idea but..sigh

"Saphira…who would want to be with me for life? And humans…they don't exactly live that long"

"Hmph, who said it, had to be for life, just until you no longer feel for them. It's better to be unattached like us dragons"

"Saphira if I was like that then any common whore would do"

"…If any common whore would do then just take one Eragon…you know it wouldn't be long before the King tries to find your true name…"- I can sense her concern but.. morally it wouldn't be right would it? Had mother…had mother not abandon me surely she wouldn't agree to this. Even after she had left..I found I still hold her in high regards even if she hated me. My head started hurting as I begin to think about the past.

"Little one… maybe she had a reason she couldn't tell you"

"Saphira..there was no sign of struggle not a single note..nothing, everything was packed away there was nothing left behind…nothing, I meant NOTHING TO HER"

"Eragon control yourself, even with your eye-concealing-spell your left eye is starting to turn red"- her voice was laced with concern

" I apologize, I have a harder time controlling myself .. It's been a while since I took someone's life. With the full moon tonight, it doesn't help me either."- I can feel Saphira's fear of me harming a servant but then it rapidly went away, she knew I wouldn't harm those who's on my side…or at least I haven't before.

"I have to go hunting…I'll be back by tomorrow morning to face the king with you"

"May you catch the best"

I watched as Saphira's large body became a tiny dot in the sky. The familiar clanking of metal boots hitting the ground reached my ears and I looked down…Galbatorix's private soldiers are here but just three.

"My Lord, Galbatorix requests your presence at his castle, and there would not be a need to bring your weapon. It is a celebration he planned for you for becoming his disciple. He will be expecting you at sunset, the King also request that you dress as a noble instead of in your training clothes"

"Tell him I will be there as he asked."-The guards quickly went away, and I stared out into the sky. Sunset…the last time he requested me to be there by sunset was when he wanted to merge my soul. Even if he said that it was the last time…he could change his mind but he did say it was a celebration. Sighing I went to look through my wardrobe and picked out a red tunic with silver embroidery and black pants. Red and black symbolized the empire; the colors should at least please him of anything. Bringing a black coat with me just in case, the wind was picking up for autumn had arrived.

At sunset~

"Welcome Eragon! Tonight I will introduce to you a new world, you may be only 12 but your body is far surpassed that of a 12 year old. Garret here will be coming with us to celebrate his entrance to manhood at the age of 16, he is the son of one of my nobles in charge of finance."

Nodding in acknowledgment I looked over to the boy, now man standing not too far to my left. He reminded me of all of the nobles' sons, pudgy and arrogant. Dressed in gold he smirked at me, but I did not do anything back. Galbatorix motioned for us to follow him until we reached a carriage. As we walked I can tell Garret was jittery with anticipation, inside the carriage Galbatorix told us we were going to have a quick meal before going to our destination for the night.

The meal was quick indeed, and after drinking wine that the king offered, which meant I couldn't refuse, I was beginning to lose my self-control a bit. Garret was becoming annoying as his smile became wider and wider as we near out destination. The temperature inside the carriage was also becoming annoying; taking off my coat I finally looked out the window to see where we are and get a hint at where we're going. After looking out the window my eyes widened at the scantily dressed women walking by. I quickly looking back into the carriage and the King with Garret laughed at my reaction.

"My King where are we going?!"

"Isn't it obvious you little kid we're going to a brothel , where else do you think we'll go to celebrate my becoming of a man."-Garret said it as if I was an idoit, but I truly had no idea there was a custom such as this. Just seeing one women was making my blood boil in the worse way.

"Do not worry Eragon… your age may be young but you are ready for what's to come. As my disciple you deserve all the world has to offer."

"Yes my King"

Exciting the carriage we arrived at the brothel, my ears were expecting to pick up the moans of various women and man combined but there was none coming from this brothel. It was the fanciest of them all, but it had no business…

"King Galbatorix you're here! I've prepared everything as you asked." The women who seemed to be in charged walked to the king and bowed

"Good, Garret is the one with the blond hair and blue eyes, and to my right is Eragon who has black hair along with brown eyes."

"Quite handsome they are, my girls are ready" –I can feel her eyeing me up and I already knew why we came here… I need to get away somehow but I saw no way out….

"Ahem* King Galbatorix, I feel a bit unwell…perhaps I should go back in rest up…" It was true, I've been feeling rather unwell since in the past few weeks I haven't killed to please my soul, therefor I hoped to at least look the part.

"Nonsense Eragon you are young, and if there is anything unwell go heal yourself, this is a joyous night you should participate." – I bite my lip, he was not going to let me get out of this.

"Yes"

"Now then let's go to the bathing area before we head off for the night"

~At the bathing area

"My King, how come there are no other customers here?"

"I ordered the whole brothel just to serve us of course"

"I see…thank you"

"Eragon surely there is no need to cover yourself if your body has grown like mine, of course the king is at the top of the chain"- He gestured to his own body and smirked at me as if proud, the king chuckled beside Garret, and I frowned

"Surely it has had it not? I mean even if it hasn't it is nothing to be ashamed of, you are only 12"-the damned bastard was taunting me, this was probably his way of trying to get me back when we both shed our clothes and my body was more toned than his, catching the eye of the ladies here.

"I was going to be modest but since you suggest, have it your way" – It was my turn to smirk as I took off the towel, leaving me naked as the day I was born. I wasn't surprised to see his face turn red in embarrassment for I was far larger than him , and felt my pride swell quite high even thought my unnatural growth is credited to the soul merge.

"Hahahaha Garret, do not feel ashamed, he is my disciple after all. Not let's get to the main event we've all been waiting for tonight, there will be a guard for each of us. Enjoy yourselves tonight, you especially Eragon, there is more than 1 for all of us." I saw the glint in his eyes for he knew my weakness. My blood was already starting to rush faster through my body at the thought of what's to come and my lust soul was over powering my original soul making it hard to think straight so I nodded in acknowledgment.

As I entered the room I tried resisting against the urge but it was overpowering me, the women's hand knew exactly where to do even in the darkness. She however barely remained conscious from the pain and pleasure after I was finished with her…Galbatorix said there was more than 1…. I thoughtlessly grabbed my robe and walked toward the door way and the guard led me to the next room where there was another women ready for my arrival..she too passed out after I finished. This continued onward until I had no more thoughts than the insatiable lust.

It was barely dawn when I woke to the knocking of the door…my mind was now my own.

"My Lord the king is waiting for you in the bathing area along with Lord Garret"

I hurriedly put on my robe and went to the bathing area.

"Finally joining us eh? I guess you get tired out easily"-Garret seemed to think he had better stamina..but I highly doubt he did.

"Do not bicker like a women Garret, and you will be respectful towards my disciple"

Arriving at the castle once again, Galbatorix said he had another gift for me before I started to train under him, kneeling below his throne I awaited his announcement.

"As of today you will be no more Eragon, you are now Lord Asmodeus, my disciple and right hand. Rise and accept your new emblem, armor and place in my empire."

"Thank you my King!"

I stood up and looked at my emblem, and armor…I am Eragon no more, now I am Asmodeus..My mind was in an odd calm. I expected confliction but I realized there was nothing to be conflicted about… I stood for nothing. Why carry a game given to me by ones who abandoned me. There was nowhere else to go, Galbatorix practically owned me even if he didn't know my true name…

From today onwards I am Lord Asmodeus, putting on my armor and clipping on the cape I exited the castle, mentally disguested myself for last night and for the name I recieved. Asmodeus was the name of the demon prince of hell that was mainly responsible for lust, then again..what a fitting name he chose for be after last night.

Almost 8k words!

The next chapter is expected to come out next week Sunday at lastest with a new character that will impact Eragon. (no not Arya)

I do not think we will be hearing from Selena anymore after this chapter...

Also I imagined Eragon's armor to be like Daedric Armor, and his emblem ...well seeing how his other soul is the wrath soul and Satan is responsbile for that i chose Satan's sigil, with the ends curving up if anyone was wondering.

Leave any questions you have in the review I will try to answer it if there is any, I will also answer to any suggestions in the next chapter.

-WhiteWolf, runnin off (signin off is too commen for my taste)