In Which Ally Learns the Values of Filters
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Nasuada and Murtagh were both sitting down beside the fire. The latter put had his arm around the former.
"So, how did you 'talk' with Jörmundur go?" Murtagh asked.
"Well, I just hope I didn't offend him," Nasuada said.
"How would you offend him?" Murtagh asked.
"I fell asleep three times," the Varden's leader confessed.
If it makes you feel any better, Thorn said, Murtagh fell asleep five times, and I fell asleep six times.
"Well, I don't feel so bad anymore," Nasuada said. She leaned up and kissed Murtagh.
The Next Day
Ally was sitting with a group of Varden gossips.
"I heard Nasuada and Orrin are in love and getting married," one of the girls said.
Ally chortled slightly.
"Why are you laughing?" another girl asked. "It's probably true."
Ally shook her head and smiled.
"What do you know that we don't?" they asked.
"I'm not really supposed to tell you," she said as she inspected her nails and played with her watch clasp.
"Um, aren't you a little young to be with King Orrin?" another girl asked.
Ally stopped suddenly.
"I'm fifteen. Of course I'm too young," she yelled. "What I meant was that Nasuada is in love with Murtagh," she continued as though it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"What?" every single gossip in the group asked.
"They were this close to doing it in his tent last night," Ally explained.
"Ohmigod!" they all yelled.
"Oh. Wait," Ally said. "I wasn't supposed to tell you that."
"No, you weren't," Murtagh said, walking over.
Ohen snorted.
Bad dragon, Ally chided.
It's not my fault you have poor judgment and a big mouth, the little green dragon continued.
Ally stuck out her tongue at it.
The dragon grinned. That was so childish, it said.
Ally rolled her eyes. The dragon, being the male that it was, completely missed the universal sign of contempt.
Murtagh walked slowly towards her. "I'm going to kill you!" he roared. His sanity had snapped.
Ally shrieked and began to run. Murtagh followed closely behind her.
Meanwhile, the World Cultures class walked over.
"Why is Murtagh chasing Ally?" Tess asked.
"I think it's because she told the entire Varden what almost went down with him and Nasuada last night," Kate said.
"Pure and uncorrupted," Amy chided.
"You really should keep that in mind around me," Legolas mumbled. Amy was clinging possessively to his arm.
Why did I have to get stuck with a crazed fan girl? he asked himself.
"Because I'm awesome like that," Amy answered.
"How can you hear my thought?" he asked.
"Uh, Legolas," Meg said, "you were talking out loud."
"Yeah," Kit nodded. "You've gotta stop that. You don't want Amy thinking she actually can hear your thoughts."
"She might make you get married," Abby said.
"Good idea!" Amy yelled.
Legolas groaned.
"But for now, I've got popcorn!" Paige shouted.
Thus, the entire World Cultures class and Legolas sat down and began to gorge themselves on popcorn while watching Ally run for her life.
Mr. L walked up and asked, "What is going on?"
"Ally told the entire Varden about Murtagh and Nasuada," Paige explained.
"Well, ladies," the teacher began, "I hope this shows you why you need to develop your filter."
"Filter?" Legolas asked in his hot British accent.
"You see, there's this filter that goes between your brain and your mouth, and it stops you from saying what you really shouldn't say. The catch is, you have to develop it. Ally doesn't seem to be doing so well with," Mr. L explained.
"Ah," Legolas explained. He was still using his hot British accent.
Arya and Nasuada walked up. The former almost swooned when she heard him speak, and the latter stared at the strange sight before her eyes.
"Why is Murtagh trying to kill Ally?" she asked.
Everyone looked at each other. Before they had time to think up a creative lie, a Varden gossip came up to her leader and asked, "Nasuada, is it true that you and Murtagh are lovers?"
Nasuada glared at her, and the girl ran off to tell her friends that the gossip was true.
"Who told them that?" she demanded. Arya and Legolas were too busy looking into each other's eyes to answer. Amy was too busy fuming to answer.
Therefore, it fell on Abby's shoulders to lie and say, "It was Trianna."
Nasuada walked over to Du Vrangr Gatas leader and began to yell at her. Now, this was a very interesting sight. Murtagh was still chasing Ally, who was shrieking like madwoman. Amy was trying to pull Legolas away from Arya. Arya was trying to pull him back. Legolas was objecting to being part of this tug-of-war. Eragon had come up and joined in the popcorn eating while trying to stay as far away from Kate as possible. He was also sobbing hysterically because Arya was undoubtedly head-over-heels for the newly arrived elf. Nasuada was berating Trianna, who was trying to figure out exactly what she had done wrong. 'Twas getting chaotic to say the least.
Then, Murtagh ran out of breath and stopped chasing Ally. Unfortunately, the teen's adrenaline was still going, and she had not noticed that Murtagh had stopped chasing. She continued to run around in circle's shrieking like a madwoman.
"Should we tell her it's safe to stop?" Meg asked.
"Nah, just let her keep going," Kate said. She threw a piece of popcorn into the air and caught it in her mouth.
"How did you do that?" Eragon asked. He had stopped sobbing hysterically, at least for the moment.
Kate did it again while explaining exactly how to catch popcorn in her mouth.
At last, Abby took pity on Ally and grabbed her dress by the sash.
"Abby, let me go. I'm trying to run for my life," she shrieked.
"Um, Ally," Meg said, pointing at the sitting Murtagh.
"Oh," she said.
Nasuada stopped yelling at Trianna and asked, "Murtagh, why were you chasing her?"
"She told them about us," Murtagh panted, pointing at Ally.
"No, that was Trianna," Nasuada corrected.
"No, I saw Ally telling them about it. Wait. Did they tell you it was Trianna?" the red rider asked, pointing at the World Cultures class while saying they.
Nasuada stood still for a few seconds before she yelled, "Ally!"
The latter groaned and asked, "Why must I run for my life twice in one day?" as she got up and began to run for her life for the second time today.
Two Hours Later
How is it that she can keep running longer than you can? Thorn asked.
Murtagh shrugged. Nasuada was still trying to kill Ally.
"Female hormones," Mr. L explained.
"Hey!" the entire class shouted.
"This is getting better. A few months ago, I could have said, 'Women are inferior,' and you would have said, 'Mr. L, how do you spell inferior?'" he said.
"How do you spell inferior?" Emily asked.
"Emily, can you see the pain?" he asked, pointing at his forehead. The entire class laughed.
Finally, Nasuada gave up trying to kill Ally.
"Hey, I've got an idea," Kate yelled as both girls sat down.
"What?" everyone asked. Amy looked scared. So did every member of the Varden.
"Is it G-rated?" Mr. L asked.
"It depends what you think of Truth or Dare," Kate said with a smile.
Ooh. I put in a cliffy. Feel free to suggest any odd dares or truths that you wish to. This story is probably going to be over in three or four chapters.
Merielrose: I love Murtagh and Nasuada too. CP had better put them together in the books, or I'll have to join you in your emo corner.
Beckettsbabe09: I'm glad you liked the way I put them together. It was fun to do.
PrincessBob: Yes, it would be. That is, if Amy doesn't explode with jealousy.
Captain Julie Ellis: I love Legolas too. And so does Amy. Well, she loves him more than I. I love Aragorn the most.
Cheesey Goodness: Thanks.
Save the pandas: I thought that was one of the sweetest, most touching songs I've ever heard. The only possible exception is that one song from Dreamgirls. I saw it last night. If you haven't, ignore that comment.
Yourfavoriteslashhappyfriend: LOL. I live to break your heart. That didn't sound right. Oh well. Murtagh/Nasuada is better than Murtagh/Eragon. Ha. Ha. Legolas/Arya is so better than Eragon/Arya. I would prefer Murtagh/Eragon to that pairing. I really would.
Maddee: Yes, the party is just getting started. Truth or Dare is the party. The fate of the Sue will be decided by the last chapter. Durza'll come into the story in finale chapter.
Ebz: I'm proud of you too. I'm glad you thought it was funny, and I hope you thought this chapter was funny.
Nikki's Evil Doppelganger: Poor Jörmundur indeed. I just couldn't resist making fun of him. If Ajihad were still alive, that chapter would have been even funnier. Oh well. Thanks, and I hope this update came soon enough, though it probably didn't.