Marina stirred an hour later and got up. She slowly walked over to the closet where everything was put up and pulled out a silky white robe and night dress she was so distracted that she did not see Murtagh enter. He looked over at her and then saw fawks on the bed he shook his head. Looks like he designated his part of the room. He said. She jumped and looked over at him.

You don't know how to knock I guess. she said irritably. He smirked. I did you just didn't hear it. He said. She rolled her eyes must have been so loud. She said sarcastically. He shook his head. There's that oh so kind attitude again. He said. She glared at him. He smirked. I came to tell you that dinner is ready. He said. I'm not hungry. She said coldly and walked over to the left side of the bed.

Arya told me you'd say that and told me not to take no for an answer. He said walking over to the right side of the bed. She said to drag you down there kicking and screaming if I have too. He said. Oh really. She said sitting down on the bed.

Really. he said walking over to her. She stared up at him. She says you have not eaten in two days. He said. She smirked. She's very sharp. I'd rather die then eat. She said. I'll cut you a deal. He said. I'll bring you a tray and you eat it and I won't talk to you for a week. That and you have to promise not to be so miserable. He said. She smirked. No deal. she said.

He sighed. Then we do this the hard way he said. He stared at him and before she knew it he'd picked her up and thrown her over his shoulder. What are you doing. Put me down right now. She said as he walked towards the door. Murtagh. She bellowed as he started down the stairs with her. Stop whining we're almost there. He said.

When you put me down I'm going to murder you. She yelled. He entered the dining room and everyone looked up in surprise. He walked over to a chair and pulled it out then set her on her feet. She glared at him then slapped him hard across the face and without another word walked out of the dining hall.

Marina. Arya said running after her. Murtagh shook his head and punched Eragon in the shoulder who was laughing uncontrollably at him. Next time you can force her downstairs Murtagh said taking a seat next to him and taking a sip of wine. Just my luck. He said.

Marina!! Arya called walking threw the courtyard. She rounded the corner of the stone wall and saw her sitting on the middle of the garden surrounded by white roses. Arya sighed and stared at her. She looked very upset. Arya sighed and walked over to where Marina sat. Marina ignored her as she sat down next to her.

They sat there in silence until Arya spoke. You've not changed my friend. She said. Marina sighed and buried her head in her knees. So many things flashed in my mind when he grabbed me. She whispered. Arya looked over at her. I'm sorry. She said. Marina shrugged. It's alright. Marina whispered lifting her head and resting her chin on her knees. If only we knew what happened. Arya said slowly trying to cautiously approach the subject that eluded everyone.

Marina didn't budge but the edge in her voice diminished any hope. No, she said sharply. I don't wish to think about it anymore then is necessary. Marina. Arya pleaded. Marina stood and walked off. Arya sighed in defeat and laid back onto the ground. What am I to do? She thought. Arya. Eragon called. She sighed and slowly got to her feet as he entered the garden. There you are. He said approaching her. What's wrong? he asked stopping in front of her.

Where's Murtagh? She asked. He stared at her puzzled. He went after Marina. We saw her leaving in a hurry. She was running for the woods. He said confused. What's wrong? He asked seriously. Arya smiled. Nothing I was just making sure he was doing his job. She said. Eragon stared at her he could tell she was lying but he decided it was wise not to ask anymore questions. He smiled. He's off to a bad start though.

He held out his arm to her. Shall we now eat lunch together. He asked. She looked at him surprised. I wasn't eating without you. He said. She smiled and took his arm. Then let us eat she said with a smile as they started back for the dining hall.