Thanks for Replying everyone. I'm not sure if this is going to be the last chapter or the next one will be.. So we'll have to wait and see.

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She arrived shortly after Eragon and found Saphira and Thorn outside the infirmary. Even with his condition, Thorn was alert and aware of everyone entering where Murtagh was taken. Saphira was watching him but when Nasuada approached, a welcomed hum came from her.

'Eragon has requested the presence of healers and yourself. To calm Thorn's worries.'

"I will trust his decision."

Leader like words came to her with not even a thought even though her thoughts were all falling upon Murtagh and his health. She turned towards the large wounded red dragon. His large crimson eyes were locked upon the tent doors as a healer stepped out. When they didn't even acknowledge that he was the dragon to the rider, making him resort to a low growl. Those soldiers and healers around jumped, before clearing out quickly. Nasuada approached the door, causing Thorn to stare down at her. The look in his eyes was worry.

"I will make sure you are kept updated on your rider's health, Thorn."

the red dragon stared over her and seemed to examine her.

'What is the purpose for your mind to be full of thoughts concerning Murtagh?'

The words sounded as a low growl echoing in her thoughts. The fact he was aware of her thoughts, was different then with Saphira. The blue dragon never heard her thoughts, or she just never informed her of it. She looked back into that intense stare.

"Your rider is the brother of Eragon, that can give one a worry. You may go with Saphira to where you may rest whenever you are ready."

The large red head nodded in agreement. Nasuada turned and entered the tent. Eragon was looking over the bruises covering Murtagh's body. Murtagh's shirt had been removed, revealing the cuts, bruises, and other injuries to his body. When Eragon noticed Nasuada had entered and was now standing beside him, looking over his shoulder, he stepped over to allow her room to look over the rider. Eragon had located a few broken ribs, and all the other minor injuries. In the silence, the sound of the shallow breathing coming from Murtagh was the only thing heard. With a deep breath, Eragon placed his hand over the area where the broken ribs were located and began to heal what he could.

"Waise Heil."

The blur magic moved over the pale and scarred flesh of Murtagh's chest. The bruises, allowing them to know the ribs were broken, slowly disappeared as the magic moved its way along. The other more important injuries were healed next. Only being able to heal a few of the injuries, Eragon was tired and drained of strength. Nasuada planted a hand gently on his shoulder as he withdrew the magic. There were still many injuries that had not been healed, they were only cuts and bruises that had been present for time they only figured. To him, Eragon was demanded to clear his brother of all the injuries, just not tonight.

"You need to rest Eragon. He will live with the few injuries he has now. You should go get your arm looked at."

Her gentle but commanding voice came. Eragon only nodded as he dismissed himself from Murtagh's bed side. Watching the tent side, she could see the figures of Eragon and Saphira head out to get his arm checked up on. Thorn's silhouette was still present outside the tent and Nasuada knew she should go inform him of Murtagh's health. Eyes returned to the form upon the bed. Listening, his breathing had evened out from the shallow breathes to a more restful sound. Heading to the tent doors, she moved them aside and stepped out into the night. The camp was dotted with camp fires with celebrating the victory of the war. Her vision was soon blocked with the large towering red figure beside her. Turning, she stared up at the intent gaze of Thorn. He didn't have to speak for her to understand what he wanted.

"He should be fine, Eragon will heal the rest of his injuries when he has his strength back."

Thorn's large head nodded as he looked over to see an elf approaching them. The elf watched the dragon with caution as they approached Nasuada. With a bow the young elf spoke.

"Milady, you are being requested by the commanders of the armies."

She nodded to the boy and turned to Thorn.

"Do not worry, Thorn. Your rider will be alright."

With those words she turned to follow the elf, she had yet to dwell on the fact that Murtagh was back, and she would need to confess to him about his daughter. She cut herself off from thinking on that as she entered the large tent. The commanders were talking in a large loud to each other but fell silence as she stepped in. The dwarf commander, with three others with him stood.

"What is the meaning of this Lady Nasuada? Having Rider Eragon defend and care for that traitor and murderer!"

The others in the room agreed with them with head nods and grunts as they looked at her for an answer. She had kept this in the back of her mind throughout the days before the battle had even taken place. No one would want the son of Morzan, who had betrayed the Varden, back within the camp as, somewhat of a guest. With a sigh she rose her hands to silence the men and for them to take their seats.

"Eragon has his reasons for helping the rider. As you all know, Rider Eragon and the rider are brothers. Rider Eragon also knows that his brother, was serving the king against his will. I of all people know he has committed treason against the Varden, Dwarves, human, and elven societies. I also have to believe that now that the king has been defeated, his ancient oaths have been broken, making him an ally that would drown out any uprising that might come as a result of our victory in the war."

She paused as she looked from the members, the dwarves were still unconvinced by her words. She continued.

"The death of your king by the rider's hand has you and your ranks eager to end his life. I cannot allow that decision to be made yet. When the rider awakes, I will find out where his loyalty lies. Until then, he will be under the guard of Rider Eragon and Rider Roran. The varden guards will also be guarding him. To prevent him from harming anyone, or harm being committed to the rider."

A few agreement nods and disagreeing grumbles filled the room but that was the decision for now. With a nod, Nasuada dismissed them and exited the tent to head towards her own. She was exhausted from the day's events. Entering her tent, she found Capri cuddled on the bed with the elf running her elegant hands through her brown locks and humming. The elf turned to give a smile to Nasuada as she made sure Capri was asleep before standing.

"Milady. She has been asleep for a few minutes now."

"Thank you for watching her."

"My pleasure Milady."

"Your dismissed."

Nasuada spoke with a smile as the elf bowed and exited the tent. Once she was alone, she sighed and changed out of her day into night clothes. Blowing the candle out that lit the room, Nasuada laid next to Capri who turned to lean against the new warmth. A smile came to Nasuada as she wrapped her arms around Capri, fingers running through her brown hair. Laying there, she got to think about how and when she was going to reveal to Murtagh that he has a daughter. How would he take it? Would he believe her? Another question was he willing to join the varden or would he decline in fear of being controlled again? It had been almost two years since she had last seen him and she couldn't be sure if he was the same or if he had changed into someone she would never get to know? Even though her mind was flooded with thoughts, she drifted off to sleep with Capri in her arms.

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For the first time in many nights, Nasuada had gotten to sleep in past sunrise. When Capri had woken, the elf that had watched her the night before, came in to relieve Nasuada from being woken. Now the elf and Capri were off for breakfast. When Nasuada awoke, her eyes had to adjust to the light that reflected through the thin layer of fabric that made up the outside of the tent. The sun had been above the horizon for about an hour or two as she guessed by the sounds and light coming from outside. With a yawn and stretch, Nasuada dressed in a comfortable outfit before exiting the tent into the warming up day. There wasn't to much activity going on further out in the camp but around where she was, everyone was up and already on their duties for the day.

'Another normal day.'

Nasuada thought to herself, or so she believed.

'A normal day consists of an imprisoned rider and dragon in your camp, Nasuada?'

An irritated deep rumble of words entered her thoughts, causing Nasuada to jump in surprise. Looking around, she found the red dragon laying a few tents away from where she was. Guards were positioned near him but not really paying attention. They were speaking among themselves. Thorn's crimson gaze was locked upon her, unmoving. She could only figure that he didn't enjoy the fact of being watched over by armed guards. Making her way over, Nasuada told the guards they could relieve themselves from duty for a while. They glanced from their leader to the ruby dragon before bowing then exiting to head off. Thorn still laid where he was, eyes still locked upon her own. Not wishing for the others passing by to hear their conversation she spoke with her mind which was a new feat for her.

'The guards have been positioned to keep any ideas of someone attacking you or 'your rider' out of the question.'

'And vice versa I presume.'

Thorns voice rumbled in her thoughts again with anger.

'I must take precautions for either event. I am the leader so I must make decisions that will keep the people of the Varden safe. The dwarves are barely waiting for my consent on if we should welcome 'your rider' or 'imprison him.'

A growl came from Thorn as his large head raised up off the ground to look at her, literally eye to eye.

'If you believe we will accept death without a fight, you are a very clueless leader.'

She couldn't help but feel as though that comment was uncalled for but she didn't voice it but it rang through her thoughts loud enough to give Thorn a headache.

'I will work as hard as I must to see that 'your rider' will not be sentenced to death.'

There was a silence that lasted for only a few seconds before Thorn changed the subject on her.

'My rider has a name; Murtagh. I would only believe that he would wish to be called by it. Everyone has already been informed of his parentage so others hearing his name will not cause chaos.'

She was silenced for a long moment at his words. The subject change to 'Murtagh' got her thinking once again. The thought of Capri came to her and she remembered waking up with her gone. Worry flew through her as she looked around as if she would be near by. Thorn felt her distress and gave a questioning look.

'A young elf came and took, Capri, for food and so you could catch up on long lost sleep. An interesting hatchling I must say. Most human hatchling flee from my presence and this one, wanted to 'pet' me.'

Turning back towards Thorn, Nasuada let relief come over her. Capri had wandered away once and Nasuada thought she was about to have a heart attack and die from worry. Thinking of Capri, thoughts of Murtagh came back to her. She wondered if he had waken last night or if he was still unconscious. Had Eragon returned to finish healing the wounds that covered his body. As Thorn sat there, all her thoughts clear as day to him, he began to pull all the jumbled information from Nasuada's thoughts and place them into something that made sense. Shocking sense as wonder radiated from the red dragon.

'The thoughts of Murtagh turned into thoughts of the hatchling Capri, which then returned to the thinking of my rider.'

The large eye of Thorn studied the expression of horror as if a secret had been revealed. The two stared back at one another for a few moments as Thorn thought over the information he had received without Nasuada's consent.

'Capri, would be your hatchling. With your thoughts, Murtagh equals Capri and Capri equals Murtagh. Worry fills you as you wonder of the condition of Murtagh. Your young hatchling has many features from yourself, and others..'

Color drained from Nasuada's face as she stood in complete horror as she listened to Thorn put everything slowly together. She couldn't help but let the frantic thoughts fly through her thoughts all jumbled up but in a clustered organized way. Thoughts of over more than two years when she first met Murtagh, that one night, him leaving, Capri arriving, the battle, then Murtagh. Only quick thoughts of the events. The quick timeline was read by Thorn's intelligent mind. He had found a few of the same thoughts on Murtagh's mind when they were still under the control of the king. He had known that Murtagh spent a night with her and had an affection for her. Large red eyes watched Nasuada with a cautious and slowly understanding. Thorn was about to speak when the high laugh of a young girl came, making him turn his head. Nasuada turned as well to see Capri hurrying over glad to see her mom. Kneeling down, Nasuada picked up her up.

"Hey baby. How are you?"

Capri wrapped her arms around her mom's neck. She didn't answer her mom as she was staring at the large red dragon. Thorn gave a snort making Capri hug closer to Nasuada before cupping her hands to whisper something in her ear. Thorn heard it clearly.

'Secret daddy's secret dragon?'

A complete in shocked and angered growl came from Thorn as he added the small information to all the other facts. Capri flinched in Nasuada's arms at the loud growl and Nasuada glared at Thorn but was matched with angered eyes.

"Thorn, please."

'I will not be silent! As Murtagh's dragon I have a right to know if my rider has a child!

Holding Capri close Nasuada kissed her on the forehead to calm her before returning to Thorn. She returned to speaking in her thoughts since the information she was about to share could not be over heard by the other Varden.

'I have every intention of informing Murtagh. I thought it would be easier for me to tell him and not you.'

'Once Murtagh awakens you can be sure I will be informing him.'

At his words she shook her head. She did not wish for Thorn to tell Murtagh of this secret that she had been hiding from every Varden soldier, council, and everyone else. She had to confess this to Murtagh herself, no one else should. It would not be right. She had asked Eragon and Roran to be silent about it if they ever spoke to Murtagh.

'Please, Thorn, do not. He will have so many things to take in once he awakes. I believe it is my duty to inform him. I have not lost the feelings I have for him. They are merely buried under the weight of my duty and this now ended war. I am asking you to please not tell him.'

Silence formed from Thorn as a deep snarl came from his chest before standing and pacing. His wounds had been healed the night before making moving easy.

'Who knows that she is the child of Murtagh?'

'No except for Eragon and Roran who I have trust in them they will not tell. Capri, knows as well.'

Silence fell from Thorn once more as he paced as if deep in thought. Nasuada hadn't thought about how Thorn might have been able to figure it out through her thoughts. She had an idea that anyone who knew what Murtagh looked like would automatically recognize the same hair and eyes from him on Capri. During the silence, Nasuada sat Capri down to allow her to stand on her own. Her brown eyes landed upon the massive looking red dragon. Small feet wandered over to the dragon, Nasuada not sure if she wanted her near Thorn but when the dragon paused in his pacing and bent his large head down to look over the small form of Capri. Seeing the scaly head near her, Capri took the opportunity to rub his snout and giggle.

"You feel funny to."

Capri looked back at her mom with a grin that could light up the world. She turned back to the large dragon again before leaning close and cupping her hands in a whisper like form.

"Secret dragon.."

She whispered before putting a finger to her lips in hush form then a cute giggle once again. Thorn looked and listened to her before blowing warm hair at her, ruffling that brown hair. His red eyes glanced up at Nasuada then back down at the little girl.

'I will not tell Murtagh your secret. Upon my word as his dragon.'

The words were spoken twice, the second time in the ancient language. At his words, Nasuada smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Thorn. I will tell him when the time is right."

'Better make it soon so he does not find out on his own.'

Another nod from the Varden leader as she motioned for Capri to return to her. The two said their goodbyes to Thorn, who was now once again guarded by the Varden guards. Nasuada and Capri headed out to go find Eragon and Roran. They found Roran first to find that both him and Emerald had been healed. They were in good shape for post war. Katrina took the job of entertaining Capri as Nasuada and Roran spoke. From his information, Eragon had returned once more to the infirmary to make sure all of Murtagh's wounds had healed correctly. With quick words of department were spoken before Nasuada was off to find Eragon. Luckily, Capri was so wrapped up in Emerald that Katrina had agreed to watch her for a while. To Nasuada, it seemed that Capri was always being watched by others. It made work easier to handle though.

Making her way through the camp, having to make a few brief stops to have short conversations with others, questions, and comments. It took longer than she had suspected to get to the Infirmary. Reaching the door, she nodded to the few guards that were positions beside the doors. Saphira was a distance away, feasting upon meat she had been given. She hadn't noticed Nasuada as she was way to centered upon the food. A shake of her head at the beautiful sapphire dragon. She was such an intelligent and lady like dragon, it was rare to see her chow down in such a way. Of course, Saphira more than likely missed dinner last night. Turning from her, Nasuada was ready to go in but she stopped once again to listen. She heard mumbles from inside the tent, Eragon of course and the only other in the tent as well. With a calming sigh to get any nerves out of her system before peeking in. Eragon was standing looking over the others back. Murtagh was seated on the bed, legs over the side furthest from her allowing his brother to look at his back. The two of them were talking softly as Eragon looked over the few bruises left. Early that morning, Eragon had visited and healed long gashes that were upon Murtagh's back. The relief of the pain probably brought him out of his unnatural sleep. Clearing her throat, Eragon glanced back and nodded in greeting before turning back to finish up the last bruise. Murtagh glanced back as well, he didn't look more than half a second as if just checking to see who it was. Approaching she gave a soft smile.

"It is good to see you are awake, Murtagh."

Words were formal and calm. Murtagh only nodded to her in a response. Finally finished, Eragon stepped back from the now unscarred Brother; Except for his permanent scar.

"Morning, Lady Nasuada."

Eragon spoke with his own formalness. It was only right to act the way to a prisoner or war? Nasuada wasn't sure what to think of Murtagh as. A POW, a long forgotten ally, traitor, or welcomed guest. She could rule out the welcomed guest since the dwarves would begin wanting her own head along with his own.

"It is good to see you well Eragon. Taking good care of Murtagh I see."

Eragon nodded and turned towards Murtagh who had turned to face them after having slipped on his new shirt he had been given. Black to match his pants he wore. He watched the two of them converse but hearing himself being discussed he raised a brow. Nasuada glanced over at him, catching his eye. The two kept their eyes trained on each others for a few moments before Nasuada broke the contact to turn towards Eragon.

"Could you excuse us Eragon. I would like to speak with Murtagh alone."

"Of course milady." Bowing to her he made his way from the tent, glancing back once to see if he could gage what was about to be passed between them. Once he was gone, Nasuada turned towards Murtagh. She wasn't sure where she start. This would be difficult.

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Ok sorry this chappy took forever.. Hopefully its ok.. I'll try and get the other chap down faster.. R&R