Days and weeks were passing by really fast. Now Leonor was able to fight better and she knew more about magic. After training, Galbatorix called Leonor to come to his throne room. Lot of time actually passed since Galbatorix spoke with her last time. While walking to the throne room, Leonor was thinking what it could be this time. Galbatorix always called her for stupid things.
"I'm glad you are here." said Galbatorix with serious look on his face.
"What is it now?" asked Leonor, little bit nervous.
"I think you are finally ready to go to a real mission." said Galbatorix.
"Why? You want me do get killed?" she smiled.
"No." he said angrily "You needed so much time for actually learning something that now you don't have other choice."
"What do you want me to do?" Leonor looked at his dark eyes.
"You will go to the Varden and bring me some information about them and Eragon." said Galbatorix.
"What? Are you crazy? I can't go back there! They think I killed Nasuada! They will kill me!" said Leonor nervously.
"Actually I'm sure you will find a way to convince Eragon that you are on his side." smiled Galbatorix.
"That is not a good idea. Why don't your spies to this?" said Leonor.
"Don't you dare to say that my idea is not good!" said Galbatorix angrily and then his voice sounded calm "My spies failed. It seems like Eragon and his friends are stronger. We need to know what they plan to do before it's too late."
"And if I don't want?" asked Leonor and Galbatorix looked at her. A smile appeared on his face.
"If you don't want…he will pay." said Galbatorix and called the guards. They entered very fast, pulling Murtagh with them. Leonor looked angrily at Galbatorix.
"Why would I care?" she asked, trying to look calm.
"Oh, really? You don't care? Ok." Galbatorix smiled and whispered something in ancient language. In a second Murtagh hit the wall of the room and fell down. Leonor closed her eyes for a moment, still trying to look like she doesn't care. Galbatorix looked at her for a moment and used magic again. He was little bit impatient and Murtagh ended unconscious on the floor. Leonor bit her lip.
"I'll do it." she said and looked angrily at Galbatorix.
"Fine. I knew you will change your mind." smiled Galbatorix. He got nervous and very fast started to walk to the door. When he was almost out of the room, he turned around and looked at Leonor.
"Hurry. We don't have much time." he said and saw that Leonor looked at Murtagh who was still on the floor "Just take care of him. He'll be fine. And then go!"
Leonor was surprised with Galbatorix's actions. There was probably something else going on and Galbatorix was afraid that the Varden and Eragon could attack him. Leonor looked at the guards who were still in the room.
"Get out!" she yelled at them and they went out very fast. Leonor rolled her eyes and went to check what is with Murtagh. Few moments passed and he finally opened his eyes and looked at Leonor. She saw a strange sad look in his eyes. Suddenly he grabbed her arm and she felt pain in her head. Pictures and memories were passing through her head and the pain was growing with each scene she saw. The pain became unbearable and Leonor moved away fast from Murtagh. She was shocked and trying to catch her breath. He looked at her surprised. Already long time passed by since Leonor felt like this when Murtagh touched her. And now it was clearer that this happens only when emotions are strong.
"What did you see?" asked Murtagh, worried.
"I have to go." said Leonor and ran to the door. Murtagh went after her but she ran into her room and closed the door with magic. She sat on the bed, trying to clear her mind and put the pictures she saw together. Everything was so confused and strange. Memories were broken and all she could see was dark and two people on the moonlight when fire spread all over the place. She concentrated harder and tried to recognize who that was. But everything was too blurry. Leonor could only see that there was a man and a woman. They were looking at each other while standing under the full moon. And when woman raised her hand, trying to touch the man, fire appeared everywhere. Leonor didn't know what that means. Then she felt Diamond's presence in her mind.
"Leonor, what is that?" asked Diamond when Leonor shared her thoughts with him.
"I don't know. Can you help me make it clearer?" asked Leonor.
"I can try." said Diamond and tried his best. After some moments he sent her the image he got. She was still confused. The man she saw was dressed in black and had dark hair, he also had Zar'roc with him. The woman was dressed in black clothes too and she had the blue sword Leonor now has.
"Is this woman me?" asked Leonor confused.
"I don't know." said Diamond "She looks a bit like you."
"But it could also be Selena because of the sword." said Leonor.
"Yeah. But what does it mean?" asked Diamond.
"I don't know." said Leonor.
"Maybe it's something about you and Murtagh." said Diamond.
"Hey! What?" Leonor got little bit nervous.
"You feel something for him, don't you?" asked Diamond.
"Maybe." she said and closed her eyes.
"Then why don't you try to be happy with him?" asked Diamond.
"Because…we don't have a future. He can give me just pain and sorrow. Maybe even death." said Leonor with sad voice.
"Why you think that? It's all because what you find out about Selena, isn't it? But you are not her and Murtagh is not his father. Maybe you should give him a chance." said Diamond.
"Why? He doesn't even like me. And I don't want to be with him. I will find happiness with another person." said Leonor.
"With who? You want someone powerful and strong who can protect you. And I don't know who could that be." said Diamond.
"I want Eragon." said Leonor.
"You want? That's something new. You know, if you love someone, you don't actually say you want him." said Diamond surprised.
"I like him." said Leonor "He is powerful and all that. And he can give me happiness."
"But you will be fighting against him!" said Diamond.
"We will see about that. Galbatorix is sending me to a mission and I have a chance to change all as I want." said Leonor.
"And you really think that Eragon is the one for you?" asked Diamond because he didn't like the idea.
"Yes." said Leonor "Now I have to prepare to go to the Varden."
"I don't want you to get killed." said Diamond, very sad.
"Don't worry. I will convince Eragon that I escaped from Galbatorix." said Leonor.
"Are you sure he will believe you?" asked Diamond.
"Like I said, I know what I'm doing." she said and cut the mental connection with Diamond. Leonor went out of the room and saw Murtagh waiting for her in the hall.
"What do you want?" she asked and looked at him.
"What do you plan to do?" asked Murtagh and came closer to her.
"I have a good plan." Leonor smiled.
"Will you try to convince Eragon to be on our side?" he asked and looked deep into her eyes.
"No. I have my own plan." she said in a cold voice.
"Are you planning to stay with Eragon?" asked Murtagh, little bit angry.
"That's none of your business." Leonor said and wanted to pass by but Murtagh pulled her arm.
"I have right to know." he said and pulled her closer to him.
"Why do you think that?" she asked and moved away from him when he finally let her arm.
"You are so stupid sometimes. Maybe Eragon is the one for you." said Murtagh quietly.
"Just leave me alone. My decisions are just mine." said Leonor.
"Fine! Do what you want. I don't care!" he said angrily.
"Uh, you're so annoying!" said Leonor and left down the hall.
"What do you want from her actually?" asked Thorn.
"Nothing." said Murtagh still angry.
"You love her, don't you?" asked Thorn.
"No! I don't love her! It's just…" Murtagh didn't know exactly what to say.
"So what's the problem if she wants to be with Eragon?" asked Thorn.
"The problem is in her! I'm sure she likes all nights she spends with me and now she actually wants to sleep with my brother." said Murtagh angrily.
"Then stop her! Tell her what you feel for her." said Thorn and laughed.
"Shut up, dragon. What do you know about my feelings? Leave me alone!" said Murtagh angrily and actually pushed Thorn out of his mind.
"They are just stupid. There is no way they stay together." said Thorn.
"Yes. I'm sure they feel something more. And I don't like Leonor's idea to stay with Eragon. I think she is wrong. She is letting her mind choose and not her heart." said Diamond.
"But Murtagh and Leonor are perfect for each other! Just they both have problems with expressing their feelings. Why Leonor doesn't want to tell him about hers?" asked Thorn, very curious.
"Because she is afraid that Murtagh will make fun of her. You know they always do something to hurt each other. And since the man she loved rejected her for another girl, she just doesn't want to get hurt again. And she believes that Murtagh can't give her happiness." said Diamond.
"Huh. So this will really be hard. Because I don't remember that Murtagh ever said he loved someone. There are so many reasons why he thinks that everyone just wants to hurt him." said Thorn.
"So what can we do?" asked Diamond.
"Actually nothing, eh. Anyway, don't you think that Saphira is hot?" said Thorn with a playful smile.
"Saphira? She is the only female dragon I know, so how can I say…but she's ok." said Diamond.
"You will be spending lots of time with her if Leonor stays with Eragon." laughed Thorn.
"Hey! Stop it! It's not funny! You're stupid." Diamond got angry and flew away.
"Come on! Wait!" said Thorn and followed Diamond.