The sun shone brightly over the burning plains. Eragon and Saphira were swooping down low to camp. "Eragon" Nasuda called from her tent. "Where are you?" she called. "Over here." As Saphira descended Eragon made a daring jump to the ground and nearly stumbled in the process. What did you do that for hatchling? You could have killed your self. Well sorry I can't cater to your needs. Eragon thought back. Little one something bothers you. Is it Murtagh? I'd rather not talk about that. Eragon growled. "Eragon?" "What yes lady Nasuda?" '' I can see that your thoughts are troubled. Maybe you should go and relax some where with Saphira. "Aye that will do us good. We've not had a lot time just for us." Saying so Eragon left the tent and climbed upon Saphira. What was that about? Oh nothing just about how we should take a day off. What do you have in mind? Oh nothing just to fly around. Okay let's fly near Surda. Maybe they'll give me some lunch. Oh I forgot. So you did. They flew the rest of the way in silence. Then they came upon Surda. Look at half of Surda it's in ASHES! Galbatorix's army must have been doing this while we weren't looking. We have to go back and tell Nasuda right away. Yes, but what about Orrin? This will be very hard for him. I suppose, but we have to tell them Saphira. You're right. Saying that they flew back to the burning plains. It took a while, but they made it in time to get Nasuda when she was not busy. "Eragon I told you to take a break today!" said Nasuda sounding very angry. '' Sorry but I have to tell you that half of Surda is in ashes." "WHAT!" "Yes Saphira and I saw it." "Oh NO" came a loud voice just outside the tent. It was Orrin. "What are we going to do?" he cried "You all should have stayed in Tronjhiem!" With that Orrin spun around and stormed out of the tent. "That went well." Sneered Eragon angrily at no one. "Well Eragon you have too much on your mind maybe you should go to your tent and sleep it's almost midnight." Thoughtful and cautious he returned to his tent ,but couldn't sleep. Finally he settled into a restless slumber. Murtagh burning plains dragon. It was all to much Eragon awoke sweating and his charm was red hot.