Disclaimer: I really own Eragon now

Disclaimer: I really own Eragon now! He gave it to me! Isn't that just great! Nah, I'm just kidding it all belongs to Christopher. But I bet you believed me!

A/N: I thought about this and here I go. I have no idea how the law system works

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A few weeks later Murtagh was at school. He and Thorn was in the same biology class learning about mitosis. He had to admit that he wasn't a science geek but this was pretty interesting. He wondered if he was going mad. The teacher, Mr. Sloan, was in the middle of a lecture when a knock in the door came.

Mr. Sloan answered it and in walked the secretary, Mrs. Elaine; she was a brown haired simple woman with annoying smile, and a police officer, who was looking around at everyone like they were doing drugs right in front of everyone. The secretary whispered to Mr. Sloan, who nodded and said "Morzanson, they want you in the principals office."

As Murtagh stood up, he felt more then heard the whispers starting up. He was sure this would be in over hallways the second the bell rang. Maybe even before then. There was many whistles that were given out when people where in trouble. The teacher told the class to settle down while Murtagh was stepping out the door.

Murtagh followed the police officer and was halfway down the hall by the time he realized that the Mrs. Elaine was no longer with them. He decided that it was due to other work that he she had t do and he really didn't have time to ponder about it because they reached their destination a few minutes later.

He saw another police officer talking with the principal. Eh wondered if they were here because of what happens at home. He could already feel the panic beginning to start. With a start he realized that the officer talking to the principal was the one that they talked to only a few weeks before. Maybe it's just a coincidence. It has to be. The principal told him to come in and sit down when he knocked on the door.

The door opened right when he was sitting down and the secretary and Eragon walked in. Murtagh shot a look of confusion to Eragon who answered it with a similar look and a shrug. Eragon sat down and the principal moved aside so a cop could have his seat. It was the one who they already met.

"Hey. You remember me from a few weeks ago?" Murtagh nodded his agreement and Eragon didn't even move. "Good, we thought it would be good to for someone familiar to tell you this. Your father was arrested yesterday night for drunk driving. And when we searched his car we found marijuana in it. He is in jail right now for position of marijuana and drunk under the influence."

"So he's not coming home. When is he out?" Murtagh asked.

"Your father isn't able to have bail for 3,000 dollars. And if you can't pay it his trail is on Monday to see how long he is in jail for. It is estimated to be seven to ten years." The officer said, "I, myself am in charge of this case. He is able to get a lawyer and is paying him. That is why he doesn't have bail money. Do you have bail money?"

Murtagh saw the move. All they had to say was that they didn't have the money. They would be free from their father forever. Forever. "No, we don't have the money."

"Of, course I understand. That's perfectly alright. Now we have to decide what to do with you, Eragon." The officer said.

"Do, what do you mean by do?" Murtagh said before Eragon got a chance to speak.

"Well, of course, you could keep him at home if you want, or he could go to a relatives." The officer said.

"I want to stay at home with my brother." Eragon said, mad that he was being left out. "Don't I get the choice where I get to go?"

"Actually you don't, I don't meant to be mean boy, but if your brother doesn't want you… well, you have to go where the authorities decide." The officer said. "By the way, why don't you both call me Durza."

"Eragon is staying at home with me. I'm not sending him off somewhere to live with people we don't know." Murtagh said.

"Alright, well that's settled. You don't have to go to school on Monday if you want to go to court instead. And that's about it. Oh, yeah you will be getting a check from the state to help pay for Eragon." Durza said.

Durza got up and walked to the door and told them to have a nice day. Mr. Horst sat down the empty chair and told Murtagh to wait a moment. "Eragon can you please wait outside for your brother?"

"Of course, Mr. Horst." Eragon left casting yet another confused look at Murtagh.

Murtagh Morzanson squirmed in his seat while the principal considered him for a moment. He remembered all to well the last meeting they had and he didn't like where this one was going.

"Murtagh, I think it would be a good idea if you and your brother went to that hearing and provided evidence against your father." Mr. Horst said slowly.

Murtagh knew what he was talking about but decided t o play dumb instead. "Why would I go against my own father?" he threw in a look that was half confusion half, half worried.

"Well, I was thinking that you could lock your father up for good. Your father would be away for a very long time." Mr. Horst said.

At that moment Murtagh knew that the principal not only knew that his father beat them but he also told the cops that were here. Murtagh have never been so scared in his life. He got up from his chair and walked over to the trash and was sick.

He felt Mr. Horst rub his back while he scolded himself for his weakness. I'm not weak, this is just stupid!

He turned around and left the office without a backwards glance. He heard the principal yelling after him and Eragon coming to walk beside him. He ignored them both and left the school to walk home.

As he walked up the steps and picked up the key from under the mat and held the door open for Eragon. Even though he was now scared of the principal he was still happy that his father was gone for good. But only if it could of happened a long time ago! He turned around to see Eragon not happy like he was but with a frown on his face.

"What's the matter? You should be happy! Father is gone for good! Hell, why am I still calling him 'father' it should just be 'Morzan' now!" Murtagh laughed trying to get Eragon to be even happier then he is.

"But what about when he gets out? In seven years, he will come after us. He'll kill us!" Eragon said, "He'll get out and kill us!"

"Eragon, in seven years we will be long gone with wives and kids! Or at least in your case. I'll be in the CIA." When Eragon didn't laugh Murtagh tried a different approach. "You know what I said is true. We won't be here anymore! I'm your guardian now and can make you do anything I want." He finally got Eragon to smile by telling him that he was going to be washing the floor with a toothbrush and doing both of their homework.

"I suppose that you are right. I shouldn't behave like this." Eragon said. He smiled and hugged his brother and laughed.

They were finally free. At least for now.

A/N I know this is a cliffy. Well too bad. I'll update soon