HAY ALL! So, this is "To Break an Oath". You can probably guess what it's about…trying to break an oath. I hope you like it and…please leave me a review.
Holly and mistletoe
Prologue:
Murtagh collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath as the invisible hand closed around his wind pipe. His lungs were screaming for air as his chocolate eyes began to water. He forced his lids open slightly; just enough to see a pair of highly polished leather boots come into his vision.
"Yes, it hurts, doesn't it Murtagh?" taunted the king as he tightened the magic a little around his servants neck before releasing it. Murtagh gulped the air gratefully, but he knew it would not last much longer. It was not his first 'interrogation' from Galbatorix. And sure enough, a second later, the leather boot made contact with his jaw, sending him across the room.
"Perhaps you will think twice before returning to me empty handed. Now answer, WHY ISN'T ERAGON SHADESLAYER HERE?!" Galbatorix bellowed.
Murtagh attempted to push himself up from the floor, blood dripping from his mouth onto the cold tiles. He had no chance to reply, however, for then the king shouted "Ismni falrt" (Internal Flame) Suddenly, Murtagh felt as if he were engulfed in flames. He screamed out as he twitched and turning on the floor, trying to shake off the invisible fire.
Then none too soon the flames subsided, leaving their victim panting and moaning on the floor with no physical evidence of his recent sufferings. Galbatorix stepped forward and grabbed the neck of Murtagh's battle-worn shirt, bringing his servants face within inches of his own, "You will go to Helgrind," He growled dangerously. "You will find your brother. And you will bring him to me. OR LACK OF AIR AND FIRE WILL BE THE LAST OF YOUR WORRIES!" He shouted as he threw Murtagh from him, causing him to collide with the wall. "Now, repeat it."
Murtagh leaned heavily against the wall for support as he bowed his head in defeat and swore to the king in the ancient language, fearing silently for his younger brother.