I feel horrible, i really do. But I'ma so lazy! Icefire's on vacation actually. Lucky bastard...grr...

I'm gonna give you guys this chapter now, sigh. PM me any questions, i know most of you are confused this time travel thing really is mind boggling, so don't feel stupid, lol.

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Chapter Thirty

Ignorance is Bliss

Thorn kept his eyes peeled as he searched the fields for any sign of the green dragon. Murtagh was dozing off on his back and he knew it was high time to camp, but the pigheadedness of his rider, made him continue.

I'm going to cast a spell to search for any hidden spells. She could be below our nose and we won't know it.

...You haven't done that already?!

...Well...you see...

We're going to have to scout the whole area again Murtagh! You know it's not safe to leave the castle unprotected!

Thorn! I'm sorry okay? I'm only human you know.

No, I'm sorry. You want to find her. Estarael.

I don't know why, but I feel like I love her, like I know her from somewhere before. I can't explain it...

Thorn turned his head to face Murtagh. Then we must find her. He stated simply and landed.

Merithuros grinned. Her silver hair framed her face delicately and the amber light filling in made her look almost angelic. Almost. The chesire grin on her face and the malice glinting in her eye, would make a blind man run.

"And so it has begun," she whispered to herself.

Murtagh had fallen asleep as soon as all the essentials were taken care of. Thorn was resting beside him when he decided to talk to Saphira.

Love, what are Eragon and Arya doing now?

Sleeping. You should see them.

Thorn sighed. He hadn't told Saphira what had happened yet. He didn't want her here. Not when a near battle was raging, he couldn't lose her. Never.

What's wrong, Thorn?

Ah, she could see right through him...even when she was miles away. Nothing

Lying is nothing healthy in a relationship.

Okay. I need to tell you something, just promise me you won't hurt me after.

Saphira snorted. Speak up buddy.

What about Saphira and the other dragon?

They won't make it in time. The royals would be dead by the time they made it halfway here. Even dragon wings aren't fast enough.

That's good, I would hate having to face two dragons by myself, and thank god Thorn and Murtagh thinks I'm still on their side. We should leave about now

I think we , it is time we made our names here. Father would be proud. You know, he never really thought I could achieve this...

Merithuros but you have. He was an arrogant and stupid excuse for a father. And you're not doing this for him are you?

No. Never was it for him. It's for me. I'm not going to bring him back when I get this you know.I'm going to leave his no good sorry ass back in the past. I am going to the queen of Alagaesia. Me, there will be no king. Just me and you. He won't even be able to get himself here.

What?!

...I killed him before I left.

To say Saphira was angry was a huge understatement. Thorn felt relief and guilt creep onto him. She had cut their mental connection and he could tell she was rounding up Eragon, Arya and Roanthor, Arya's dragon. But really they had nothing to worry about. Mortalitas would more than likely find Merithuros, and then...everything would be back to normal. Except for Estarael. But he would deal with that another time. He watched as his little one slowly rose from is rest and rub his tired eyes. A small smile crept to his lips.

What are you laughing at?

You. Now get ready. We have a long day ahead of us.

I was thinking, we should head back to the castle.

Why?

What if, what if Merithuros gets there and does something?

Mortalitas will catch her. She was searching since we found that wench missing.

That makes me think. Is Mortalitas to be trusted?

...Ah...she did prove to us that Merithuros was in disguise. If it wasn't for her we would have all been dead already. Besides, she told me all the cruel things her rider did to her.

We just should have looked more into her is all. Acting is an easy talent to acquire.

What are you saying?

We're dealing with a ruthless dragon rider. Suppose her dragon is just as ruthless. What if this is some type of elaborate plot?

Yes, we shouldn't leave any stone unturned.

Right so we'll head back?

Yes I suppose. Even if this theory of yours proves to be false, Mortalitas would be looking for Merithuros. It was rather reckless to leave the castle unguarded in the first place.

Yes, I was rather reckless.

That's what I wanted to hear. Thorn laughed loudly at the face Murtagh was pulling at him. You humans and your constipated facial expressions!

In fifteen minutes Murtagh and Thorn were in the air headed to the castle. Murtagh looked down as the trees below him passed. And that was when he noticed it.

Stop!

Thorn was confused but obliged to his rider's command.

Murtagh had placed the spell he had forgotten to place earlier and that's what enabled him to see the woven magic. Less than five minutes from the castle no less! But he was psyching himself up. This could be the hideout of some low level magician but he needed to make this out.

A large tree was covered with seams of magic, so thick it was a wonder he hadn't made it out earlier. But he couldn't get in. He didn't have the energy. that's when he felt it. The ring he had been playing with for the entire morning. He had paid it no attention earlier but ow he couldn't remember where he got it. It had energy trapped inside. His confusion showed and Thorn asked him what was wrong.

Nothing, let's just break through this.

You have enough energy little one? What if she's in there and you need to fight?

Trust me when I say I have more than enough.

Murtagh felt the magic from the bonds within him and whispered enchanting words of the ancient language. It took a lot of his energy but he eventually was able to see what this magician was hiding. A massive hole appeared and without words spoken he stepped inside. Thorn suppressed a growl as he saw it was too small of an entrance for him.

Call for me and I'll tear down the tree.

Murtagh chuckled despite the heavy mood. Of course.

He stepped inside and gasped at the large area. This magician must be powerful he thought. It had to be Merithuros. And that's when he saw the scrolls lying on a desk. He walked towards it and saw words of the ancient language. He read it and was surprised to find himself not surprised at the amount of times the name Galbatorix appeared. Definitely Merithuros. He continued to read and felt his brow scrunch in confusion more than once. What the hell? He thought. Everything that happened already was written here. Everything since Estarael's disappearance. Time travel. His mind reeled. He couldn't stop reading. They sent Estarael back to the past? What was going on? He reached the part about Mortalitas. A plan. She tricked them. They were going to kill everyone that interfered.

She was going to avenge her father. This was a plan. One that was in the working for years...

Mhm... There you go. Eat up kiddies. I'm swear to God I'm going to write the next chapter veeery soon! I'm tired so be angels and review! I wanna know how you guys feel about the story thus far. Love ya ! ;D