Author's Note: I do not own Eragon or Eldest I am just a huge fan... so please R&R...

Chapter Two

The New Task...

With a loud bang on the door, Murtagh stormed out of Galbatorix's study hall hating himself to be trapped in this spell. Though he cares for Thorn a lot, he still hates the fact the Thorn hatched for him and being a loyal servant of Galbatorix.

He stopped and faced a wall and suddenly punched it as hard as he could, What does he want with Nasuada anyway! he asked himself. He looked at his bruised hand apparntly his hand broke and he shivered feeling the pain of his bruised hand. He leaned against the wall and sat down and rested his chin to his knees and brushed his hair with his hands. He suddenly felt a presence in his mind and he knew it was Thorn.

Are we alright? Thorn asked teasingly as he walked to Murtagh.

Murtagh looked up, Am I? No. I hate the situation of bring under Galbatorix' command! I just saw Eragon my friend and brother and took Zar'roc. And I am not happy about becoming my father and can't even stop myself. Then he looked away and banged his head on the wall.

But you are able to disobey him. Thorn said seriously.

As you do too. Murtagh snappped back in an irritated tone.

Thorn looked at Murtagh then sat down beside him. Galbatorix is not my commander. You are. I despise him as you do. He murdered my family, my clan to justify to what he thinks is right. With that three Dragons suffer of instiction and pressure of multiplying.

Murtagh couldn't even dare to look at Thorn for he might see the pain in the Dragon's eye. He knew Thorn was right. He patted Thorn's back, Having to be under his command because of the Ancient Language. He looked at his bruised palm and stared the cut on his palm as blood slid from the wound. Eragon is right, I am becoming to be like Morzan. Morzan's blood flows through mine, what makes it different. Then he sighed as he was about to stand up. I am what I am. He said it with confidence finally accepting that he is under the empire.

NO! Thorn roared so loud that Murtagh fell back to the floor. Then Thorn heavily placed his right paw on Murtagh's chest then leaned his nose on Murtgah's nose looking deep into Murtagh's eyes.

What are you doing? Do you have any idea- then Murtagh gasped for breath when Thorn pushed on his chest harder. Do you have any idea how heavy you are! As he struggled to take Thorn's palm from his chest.

Silence! Thorn roared again as he snapped his big mouth by Murtagh's nose.

Murtagh stoped the effort of freeing himself and looked at his raged Dragon, he never saw Thorn this mad ever. He could see that in Thorn's eyes is full of anger and hatred that Thorn's nose breathed smoke. Never... Ever tell me or anyone that you are like Morzan. Because you are not! Thorn said to him firmly.

What makes us different Thorn. I am Galbatorix's servant. I killed King Hrothgar because he ordred me to! What makes me different from him.

Because you had no choice! Galbatorix made us swear under the Ancient Language! That made the difference! IF you are going to act like that. Then you are Morzan! Thorn yelled that Murtagh could feel his head would explode because of how Thorn's voice echoed in his head.

After a long moments of silence Murtagh sighed. You are right. then Thorn nodded his triangular head and freed Murtagh of his paw. MUrtagh sat up and touched his neck as he stood up. if ever I'd act like that again... make me come back.

Thorn nodded his head adding, I'd roast you alive.

Murtagh smirked, You can't even breath fire yet. How can you roast me?

I guess i'd eat you. Thorn said as he gave Murtagh an image of him lifting Murtagh with his paws and putting him in his mouth. That made them both laugh.

What does he want with Nasuada anyway. Murtagh asked again this time making Thorn hear for an answer. As they started walking to get out of the palace to do their job. Then he suddenly felt a pressence inside his inner most self that he sometimes hides from Thorn. Hey get out of there! You are not allowed in there! He yelled at Thorn who was searching his feelings for Nasauda and he instatly closed that feeling locked deep in his self.

Very well... As Thorn started smirking. Because Genuis... she is Varden's leader... and through her we could take Varden.

Does he think Nasuada will let Varden give up for her safety... She has a succesor and I'd bet it's Eragon... he said bitterly hating Galbatorix for this mission.

Well, that is the point is it? With Nasuada as a Prisoner Eragon will come to Uru'baen rescue his Queen. It's a trap. Thorn pointed out to his confused Rider.

A point. But do you think we'll see Eragon here. He is smart enough to know it is a trap. As Nasuada knows that it is. She will send a message to tell Eragon not to go for her. Murtagh said

Maybe, maybe not. Were the only words that the Dragon could say.

Murtagh oppened the doors to reveal the perfect Spring to travel with a Dragon. Are you ready? He asked Thorn as he mounted Thorn.

Yes. Thorn said as he flapped his wings and flew up on air. And I'd like to see how this Nasuada looks like. He added even though he already saw Nasauda in Murtagh's memory once in a while and then he searched for Nasuada deep inside Murtagh's self.