Violet is going to bond with Sgaeyl in Onyx Storm.
In Fourth Wing, when we first learn about Sgaeyl, Professor Kaori says:
“She even bonded the relative of one of her previous riders, which you all know is typically forbidden, but Sgaeyl does whatever she wants, whenever she wants.”
Losing a rider could kill a dragon. Sgaeyl and Tairn are mates, meaning Violet and Xaden and practically tethered for life.
Given the state Xaden is currently in, the survival of not only him, but Sgaeyl, Tairn and Violet is on the line. If one of them dies, it could kill both their dragons and, in turn, also kill the other.
But if a dragon has two riders, losing one might not affect them as much (it still would, given how important those bonds are, but it won’t be a life-or-death situation)
Xaden could “lose himself” in Onyx Storm and basically be considered a “dead man”, if not physically, figuratively. The connection between Xaden and Sgaeyl could be almost broken, as if he had actually died.
If things take a bad turn, and Sgaeyl starts to weaken over the state of her rider, Tairn could convince her to bond with Violet so she is safer.
The bond wouldn’t be as strong as Violet’s bond with Tairn and Andarna, but it would basically be a short of “bridge” between life and death for Sgaeyl, to ensure she doesn’t die over Xaden’s current state.
Idk, what do you guys think? Kinda crazy but hey, you never know.
