Chapter 16: Confessions
Saphira and Sonic walked deeper into the forest until they came to a large clearing. They stopped and looked at each other fondly. A blush appeared on Sonic's snout and he looked nervous.
So, what did you want to talk about? Saphira asked.
Sonic sighed. Ever since I met you, I...I've started to have feelings for you, Saphira. I really like you, and...I think I'm starting to fall for you.
The female dragon said nothing and walked up to Sonic, nuzzling his face, blushing. I...really like you also, Sonic, she said. I've been developing feelings for you too.
Sonic blushed and nodded, looking away from her.
Are you okay? Saphira asked. You seem nervous.
I...yeah, I am, he said, looking back at Saphira. He gulped and looked down, feeling a little scared.
Saphira nuzzled Sonic's snout once more and the two dragons lay down on the ground across from each other. Suddenly Sonic got up and walked over to Saphira, cuddling next to her. She looked at him and blushed.
You know...dragon mating season is starting in a few days. I was wondering, would you like to...possibly be my mate?
Sonic's head shot up in surprise and he gazed at her. Um...well, I...don't know. He said nervously. Maybe; I'm not really sure.
He was, in fact, thinking the same thing but was too shy to admit it. Saphira caught the hint and nodded.
If you don't want to tell me right now, I understand, she said.
The male dragon nodded. I'll decide if I want to be your mate later. But...I do like you. Since I'm going to be a dragon forever, I'll have to stay here in Alagaesia anyway. I just wonder what my friends will think.
Knuckles will understand, Saphira told him.
I guess you're right, Sonic said. Anyway, we'd better get some sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow since we'll be looking for the Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald with Eragon and Knuckles. I just hope we don't encounter Shadow anytime soon. Do you think there might be a way to free him from Galbatorix's control?
Saphira shrugged. There is, yes. Shadow has to find a way to change his true name.
How would he do that?
He'd have to figure out his true name, which is known by Galbatorix at this moment, and change it so that he is out of Galbatorix's control.
Sonic nodded. Let's hope he does that, then. Otherwise he'll be a slave forever.
The female dragon looked at Sonic. Another way we could free him, Murtagh and Thorn is by killing Galbatorix.
Sonic's eyes widened. I...I don't kill people, Saphira. It's part of my morals.
I understand.
Saphira blushed again and draped one of her wings over Sonic's body. The two dragons lay close together, emotions running through their head. Sonic gazed lovingly at Saphira before yawning, showing his razor-sharp fangs. He lay his head on his paws and closed his eyes, wondering what he and Saphira would do together when mating season arrived.