I could hear a soft slithering. It was odd. I reached out and felt a snake, about a foot long. I wondered what type, consitioring I was blind I had no idea.
Hello young speaker.
What? What the hell? Did the snake just speak? How odd. maybe I'm finally cracking.
Hello!
Your a snake! How are you talking to me?
You are a speaker, young one. You speak the language of parseltounge.
And you called out for help young master? You do appear to be in critical condition. I will be back soon young one.
And with that he slithered off.
Nearly two days later, and I was near death. He appeared.
Hello young speaker. I have returned.
How odd. I didn't dream this up. I mused out loud.
No, young speaker.
Came a soft but slightly deeper voice. It was another serpent. This one larger. I could feel it winding up my leg. Maybe three feet long at the longest.
I have come for you. I have heard of your critical condition from your little friend here. I can make you strong, healthy, and more powerful. All you need to do is take me in as your familiar.
Familiar? What does this mean?
I ask her.
Young speaker, this means that I am bound to you, a magical contract of sorts. It will increase your power as well as unlock your parselmagic. I also will be stronger, as it will Benefit us both. I grow as your power increases.
But don't you want someone better, I'm weak and blind and powerless to do anything to stop my relatives. I know I deserve what I get but I can't help wishing it could all be over.
I knew she wouldn't want me. No one ever does.
No young speaker, this is untrue. And you are the last of your kind, the ones that can speak serpent. You are perfect for me. You understand. I would be honored to be your familiar. You understand?
Yes. I do. If you're really shure I would also be honoured.
Okay. This will be slightly painful, lie down so you don't injure yourself.
I lay down on the cold floor in my cubbord. I was really more in the fetal position than anything else though. I felt a piercing pain on my upper arm as the snakes fangs pierced my skin. Then everything went dark.
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