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Ch. 4

The First of Many

Eragon's dreams this night were not so pleasing. He dreamt of Arya, how she had finally opened up to Eragon only after she knew he would be leaving forever. Her final show of emotion toward Eragon had only taunted him, though, knowing that he would never return. He had almost hated Arya for this. If she had stayed emotionally distant during Eragon's departure then he would not have felt so bad, but knowing now how she felt – and how he would never be able to be with her again – had simply made his voyage all the worse. Luckily Saphira had felt his pain and was there as a constant comfort. Ever since then, however, Eragon had the occasional dream of still being with Arya, but they always ended just how it had ended in real life, with a complete and total separation. These dreams, when they occurred, caused him to wake in a slightly sour mood, though this temper was usually cured by Saphira.

One of these dreams had occurred tonight, which left him upset when he began to wake. The first thing Eragon felt when he awoke was a puff of warm, moist air hit his face, followed by a light scraping of something against his face which also happened to be wet. He opened his eyes to find Saphira's snout not six inches from his face, her breaths of warm air following the heaving of her massive body. Eragon saw that Saphira's deep blue eyes were staring directly into his own, and he could feel an overwhelming sense of excitement and anticipation as their minds reconnected.

Good morning, little one, Saphira said, her tone conveying the same sense of enthusiasm that her mind was obviously feeling.

Good morning, Eragon replied back, wiping the sleep – and dragon saliva, he realized – from his face with the palms of his hands. Within an instant he was able to smell something that reminded him of a great feast taking place within the elven halls, but he was too tired to be curious about what the scent was.

How did you sleep, she asked. Eragon could see Saphira's tail was actually twitching in excitement.

Oh… not so well, he replied as memories of his dreams of Arya flooded his mind.

I see, she said solemnly as some of the memories from Eragon reached her mind. She could feel the sadness Eragon was emanating, even through her own overwhelming jubilance. Well, maybe this will cheer you up a little. Saphira lifted one of wings, which had been covering the ground, revealing the hidden banquet she had placed out earlier that morning. There were all assortments of fruits, nuts, and other wild, edible plants laid atop one of the sheets Eragon had brought to use as a blanket on cold nights.

Eragon's face brightened at this sight, but then he turned to Saphira and asked, What's the occasion?

This wasn't the response Saphira had been expecting at all, but – feeling a little hurt – she replied, Can't I just do something nice once in awhile just because I feel like it?

Eragon looked at her a little suspiciously, wisely deciding not to press the question. Well, thank you, Saphira, but when did you find the time to gather all this? I mean, it must have been somewhat difficult seeing as how you don't even have hands to pick fruit with.

I did it last night, and it wasn't as difficult as you might think.

Well, thanks, he said, still suspicious as to her reasons for doing this. It wasn't like Saphira to simply do something like this, he knew. There was always some reason behind her actions. I'll try to find out later, he thought to himself as he realized how hungry he actually was. He began to dig into the food, much to Saphira's delight.

Within half an hour most of the food was gone, and Eragon was quite full now. Both Eragon and Saphira were surprised at the amount of food that Eragon had been able to eat.

Wow, you're as ravenous as… well… a dragon, she said after Eragon had nearly finished off the entire meal set before him. She was elated that Eragon had enjoyed his meal so.

Yeah, I guess I was hungry, he replied, not really knowing what else to say.

You guess, she asked, her belly rumbling with what was her form of a giggle.

Thanks again, Saphira, it was delicious.

I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, she said as she brought her head over to where Eragon was sitting. She began rubbing her large snout against Eragon as affectionately as she could.

Eragon couldn't hold back anymore. Ok, what's gotten into you?

Saphira stopped and raised her head to look at Eragon directly in the eye. What do you mean, she asked innocently.

First you stayed up the entire night preparing this meal for me, and now you are rubbing up against me like that. I can even feel the overpowering sense of excitement coming from your mind. So I ask again, what's gotten into you? He was looking at her with a very serious expression on his face.

Saphira decided to try to make a move to see how Eragon felt. Are you not enjoying this attention? She held her breath for a moment, knowing this question could reveal how Eragon felt.

Well, of course I am…, and then it dawned on him what she had just asked. What the hell is that suppose to mean? The tone in his voice was now even more suspicious than before, but Saphira didn't care. He had just answered her question. She knew now that Eragon could love her romantically, even if the thought had never crossed his mind before. The warmth began to rise in her body again. Saphira?

She realized she had been sitting there motionless for a brief moment during their conversation, which had only made Eragon worry more. Nothing's gotten into me, Eragon, she finally resolved to say, wanting to continue her charade for at least a little longer. I just felt like doing something kind and being a bit affectionate is all.

You're lying, he exclaimed, now truly wondering what it could be that would make Saphira lie to him.

Saphira finally decided to reveal herself. She just hoped that, to whatever end her revelation might bring them to, Eragon would not want to call off their journey after hearing what she had to say. I am lying, she revealed.

Why? What's going on?

Because…, she paused for a brief moment as she decided what her course of action would be. Because of this, she said as she quickly brought her snout up to Eragon's mouth and pressed against his lips.

Eragon jolted back in complete shock, slamming his back into the hard cave floor. What the…, he was about to say something, but Saphira pressed the assault. She quickly jumped to where Eragon had landed, pinning his limbs under her massive claws, and once again pushed her snout against Eragon's lips. For a moment Eragon was tense, but he allowed his body to relax as he began to realize what was happening. Saphira took this as a sign that he was enjoying himself, so she pushed her forked tongue through Eragon's lips and into his mouth, where she began exploring. They stayed in that position for what seemed like an hour to Saphira – an hour of pleasure no less – but she had to remove her snout when she found Eragon could not breathe. She pulled back for a few seconds to allow Eragon a gasp of air. She started to lung for his mouth again, so strong was her eagerness, but she stopped when she heard Eragon call, "Wait!" He hadn't used their mental connection, she noticed.

Yes, little one, she asked in a questioning tone. She could hear the impatience in her own voice; she didn't want to wait any longer.

Eragon had trouble cobbling words together at the moment, but he knew – for Saphira's intentions were blatantly clear through their mental connection – that if he said nothing, she would simply come at him again. Why? It was the only word he seemed to be able to get out.

Why what, she asked.

Why had you not told me how you felt before? Eragon realized this wasn't really the question he wanted to ask.

I thought you might be… uncomfortable, or perhaps even a bit disgusted.

So you decide to attack me instead?

It felt like the right thing to do, she said, trying to defend herself. I found what I believed to be enough evidence that you loved me, so I decided to make a move. She started to move her head toward his again.

Wait, Eragon said again. Saphira stopped, but she was visibly irritated. How can this even work between us? Eragon was simply trying to stall for time while he tried to think of how he should handle this situation. He tried to think of a way out that wouldn't hurt Saphira's feelings or harm their relationship. He knew using magic on Saphira to stop her would likely do just that, but it seemed the only way to stop Saphira from taking him right then and there. That's when he realized that he was not so repelled by the idea and that he was actually enjoying himself to some degree.

It's simple, I just get into a position where you can…

He cut her off midsentence, No, I mean… If we did this, what would be the far reaching consequences? What would the elves or Eldunari think of such a relationship between us?

Who cares what they think, she growled. The heat in her body was now steaming her, she couldn't wait any longer.

Eragon continued trying to think of reasons that they shouldn't go through with this. He thought of a good one, But Saphira, when dragons mate, do they not mate for life with a partner?

Of course, she responded.

What if one day, then, you find a dragon from among those that will be learning under us that you wish to be mates with? Saphira blinked dumbly, she had never thought of this before. Not to mention this dragon would be able to give you hatchlings, something I would never be able to do, he continued.

It only took Saphira a quick moment of pondering to answer Eragon. She stared as deeply into his eyes as she could. Eragon, no other dragon would ever be able to make me as happy as you could partner-of-my-mind-and-heart. Not even the enticing aspect of hatchlings is worth giving you up. It was the truth, and both Eragon and Saphira knew it. But the same goes for you, little one. What if someday you meet someone that you fall in love with, some beautiful woman or elf? This woman could produce offspring for you also. Saphira felt guilty now. She realized it had been selfish of her to try to take Eragon before asking him if he someday wished to be with another of his own kind.

Eragon now understood how much Saphira truly loved him. She was willing to give up any chance at hatchlings just to be with him, and he knew that one of her greatest desires had always been to have hatchlings. Saphira, he said, now staring as deeply and as lovingly into Saphira's eyes as she had just done, trust me when I say there is no woman more beautiful than you, whether it be in mind or body. You encompass the beauty and grace that your entire race holds. And believe me when I say that I don't even want children, so that is not so much a sacrifice for me as it is for you. After saying this, Eragon realized now how comfortable he felt. He no longer had any objections left within him.

After hearing Eragon's speech, Saphira felt an all encompassing joy pass through her body. She started to press her head down toward where Eragon's head still lay underneath her, this time without any protest from him. She pressed her snout against his mouth and he allowed her forked tongue to pass right into his mouth. She used her tongue to explore around Eragon's mouth as well as wrestle Eragon's own tongue a little. Eragon laughed a little, Saphira's tongue was actually tickling the roof of his mouth, but he didn't mind. They continued like this until Eragon was nearly gasping for breath.

When she finally pulled out of his mouth, she looked down at Eragon with a mischievous, toothy smile upon her face. Eragon noticed the aroma that he had smelled the day before was even stronger now, as if her desire made the smell even more potent. It was very pleasing to Eragon, and, he realized, it seemed to also increase his already lust filled thoughts.

What are you thinking, he asked.

Saphira acted rather than answering. Before Eragon knew it, she had used her powerful teeth to take hold of his shirt and rip it out from under him, leaving his bare chest exposed. She then flicked out her long snake's tongue and began licking Eragon all around his neck and torso as gently as she could. Eragon broke out into laughter.

Stop! That tickles, he pleaded, but Saphira was feeling merciless. His appeals only fueled her as she continued running her tongue all along the sensitive spots of Eragon's upper body. Stop, please, he begged as tears began to fill his eyes, but Saphira was enjoying his tortured laughter too much. She continued licking as she made her way lower down his torso. She allowed her tongue to drift too low, she realized, as it came into contact with a bulge within Eragon's pants. His laughter was suddenly replaced by a slight moan of pleasure.

Saphira's grin had turned even more malevolent as she began using her teeth to tear away Eragon's pants, careful not to harm him. When she had finally removed them, a quick jerk with her head sending the remaining rags across the room, she saw it. Eragon's penis was standing completely erect, the sight of it causing an even stronger wave of desire to crash through Saphira. Saphira flicked out her tongue again and began to lick it very sensuously. Eragon let out and even deeper moan. After only a few seconds of this, Saphira suddenly plunged the entire member into her mouth, driven to do so only by her pure desire to please Eragon. She was still using her tongue to massage the tip of his erect member.

The heat and warmth of her mouth, Eragon found, felt like nothing he had ever experienced. It was one of the single most pleasurable experiences that had ever happened to him, only increased by the pleasure he felt flooding from Saphira's own mind. Eragon suddenly felt a slight tense feeling within himself, and he knew what that meant.

Saphira, I'm about to…, he wasn't able to finish his sentence before he began to cum into
Saphira's mouth, the substance coming out in small bursts. Saphira found that she was not disgusted by this stuff flowing into her mouth and held Eragon's member there until he had finished, letting it drop away once he was done. She tasted it for a second before swallowing. She looked down at Eragon, who now breathing heavily from all that had happened, and simply smiled at him.

Saphira, he said.

Yes, little one?

That was great and all, but can you promise me one thing?

What's that?

Wash your mouth out before licking me again, please.

Saphira, in defiance to his request, quickly lunged her head toward Eragon's, licking the inside of his open mouth.

Eww.

Eragon could hear the rumble deep within her chest which signified that Saphira was laughing. Eragon started to laugh too as he began trying to wiggle his arms, which had now fallen asleep, free from her grasp. Saphira only pressed down harder.

You don't think you're done yet, do you?

Of course not, but you can release me now. It's not like I'm going to try to resist anymore.

But maybe I enjoy having you like this. I can do whatever I want with you pinned beneath me, she said with that same mischievous grin appearing on her face.

Yeah, but I'm a little far away from your… area… when I'm in this position. Saphira craned her neck to look beneath her.

Fair enough, she said as she saw how far she was from Eragon's member. She stepped away to allow Eragon to sit up and wake his limbs. She began nuzzling him affectionately with her head, allowing him to scratch some of the sensitive areas around her neck and head. She began to press her head against him even harder when he made no move to stand.

Alright, I get it, he said as he stood up. Saphira accidentally let out a small squeak in anticipation. She rolled herself over onto back, almost unable to wait for Eragon to press himself inside of her. Eragon strolled over to where Saphira was lying upon the ground, her sex now completely exposed and wet with expectation. He could feel his member growing just from the sight of it, even though it was likely at least five times as large as any human or elf's would have been. Eragon truly had no idea how he would be able to please her, but he would try, he decided.

He had to lean himself into a slightly awkward position in order to reach Saphira. He used both of his arms to steady himself so he didn't just fall face first onto her stomach, and slowly, ever so slowly, began to lower himself. As his member approached Saphira's sex, he could feel the warmth that emanated from it, which only made his member jump slightly. He took a deep breath, Saphira craning her neck up to watch him, before he continued on. Then he began pressing against her, its size allowing him easy access. Saphira let out a sudden purr/moan that sounded very strange to Eragon, but he continued on. He encountered a wall only a few inches in, confusing him and making him stop his advance.

Keep going, Saphira demanded, almost threateningly, while still watching him intently.

There's… something in the way.

You have to press through it, she elaborated.

Won't that hurt you?

It may, a little, she admitted, but you have to.

Eragon took another deep breath before trying to force his way through. It was tougher than he thought it would be, so he pulled back slightly and then thrust his member forward with speed and power. He easily broke through the wall.

Saphira suddenly roared loudly, causing Eragon to want to exit and flee. He started to pull out.

No, Saphira said, if you stop now it will only hurt worse. Keep going.

Eragon decided not to argue. He quickly plunged himself back in, this time all way, which caused Saphira to let out another of her strange purr/moans. Eragon began slowly sliding in and back out over and over again, gradually increasing speed.

Oh, Eragon, she screamed as he suddenly picked up velocity, pressing harder and harder each time. Her wings and limbs were completely outstretched in ecstasy, and her neck was also extended across the cave floor. Eragon began to feel himself coming to a climax again.

Saphira, I…

Just keep going, she said.

He did just that. Within a few seconds he came, releasing his seed into Saphira's sex in a few strands. Saphira climaxed along with him, leaving juices smeared over Eragon's lower body. Eragon collapsed onto Saphira's belly when he finished, panting heavily. He could feel the heaving of Saphira's massive chest as she was doing the same. They stayed in that position for a few moments, both of them too tired and satisfied to move. Eragon finally rolled himself off of Saphira and fell to the cave floor, the cool ground feeling nice against his sweating body. He suddenly started laughing.

What's so funny, little one, Saphira asked after regaining a bit of her composure, though she was still sprawled on her back.

I'm not sure, he said. I suddenly just felt like laughing, so I did. His fit ended after a brief moment as he reached out and began scratching Saphira's stomach. That was definitely… an interesting experience, he said.

Saphira shifted her position, snuggling her body right up against Eragon, and brought her head next to his. Eragon could feel the warmth from the eternal fire that lay within her stomach, and, even in his sweaty state, it felt good. He wrapped his arms around her snout and hugged her, simply enjoying her presence. She turned her head to look him directly in the eye. I love you, my mate, she said, the words coming so softly into Eragon's mind that it almost sounded like the gentle waves of the sea crashing against the shore.

I love you too, my mate, he repeated, taking pleasure as his mind sounded out the word "mate". He closed his eyes to allow his body to rest, recognizing now how tired he felt. As he began drifting to sleep – his arms still holding Saphira's snout – he could feel the soft rumble in Saphira's chest as she began to hum.

Endnote: My god, I didn't know how awkward typing out that scene would feel, but I soldiered on. Also, if anyone ever catches any grammatical mistake in my writing, let me know. I have these files all saved to my computer so I can easily access them and redo the mistakes and repost the chapter. Thanks for reading, and don't worry, I'm adding conflict soon. I just wanted to get this scene done with first. Sorry if it may have seemed premature, but I really wanted to get it over with lol.