Sorry we haven't updated for so long. School has started (icky) and a certain member of the 2PersonDramaClub decided to neglect starting the new for a while. Sorry about the filler chapter here but next chapter will have more action, more Murtagh, and we'll update sooner.

When Eragon opened his eyes, he was greeted by the unwelcome sight of a room
full of people, Murtagh most prominent among them, staring down with concern
at where he lay on the bed. Almost as though they expected him to start
throwing things the moment he saw them.

Eragon shut his eyes again.

"Ugh, I've got this horrible headache," Eragon began, "Like I just fell down and smashed myself against a lot of stone." It wasn't that far off from what happened.

"Yes, you'll have a headache for a day or two," Angela warned.

"I had this really strange dream," Eragon started, clearly slightly delirious. "Murtagh had come back and for some reason everyone thought he was good. He had brought back Katrina and Saphira didn't believe me when I told her he was bad." Nasuada at that moment motioned to Murtagh that he had better leave before Eragon saw him and realized it wasn't a dream. Murtagh disappeared out the tent and into the night outside. Eragon's eyes snapped open. "It was an odd dream. Completely unrealistic though," he said.

Angela looked to Nasuada who looked to Arya. "Um Eragon it wasn't exactly a dream. Now before you get all mad, listen to us. Murtagh came and brought Katrina back. He said that he and Thorn had found a way to break the vows that they laid. They want to come back to us and help us. Eragon, right now we need all the help we can get. I understand that you'll have a hard time accepting this. But listen to Saphira. It's the truth," Nasuada explained. Eragon was silent, but in his head, his thoughts were racing.

It wasn't a dream. Saphira really doesn't believe me. That's impossible though. Murtagh is evil. He can't be good. Eragon looked up and studied the faces of the people around him. They looked ready to jump back in case he began some furious raging tantrum. I have to make them think that I'm fine with this. That I understand and I understand that Murtagh is good.

"I guess that means he's on our side now." He said, shuddering inwardly at the blatant lie. A collective sigh passed around the room once everyone was assured that a tantrum was not forthcoming.

"Can I see him?" Eragon asked tentatively, "To, you know, talk over things?"

"Of course," replied Nasuada cautiously. She ushered everyone else out. Looking smug, Murtagh entered. Eragon knew everyone was standing outside listening in.

"So, you've finally realized I wasn't lying," Murtagh said sitting down on a chair. Eragon pulled himself up from the bed and nodded.

"How did you rescue Katrina," he asked.

"I tricked Galbatorix into letting me go and see her. There I fought the Razac and escaped with her. It was generally simple," Murtagh explained lightly. Eragon scowled inwardly. He had been preparing himself for rescue Katrina for a while and it didn't seem the least bit simple to him. Murtagh had a new aura surrounding him. Suddenly he seemed higher, and more arrogant than before

"Well, it seems like we're on the same side again," Murtagh said smiling, "I have to go talk to Nasuada. She wanted me to help with something," he said trailing off as he stood up to leave.

Eragon left as well but went immediately to find Saphira. She was sitting by the trees.

Good Little One. I was worried that you had hit your head a little too hard.

Saphira, why don't you believe me? I need someone who will understand that Murtagh is evil. Why aren't you on my side?

Saphira looked slightly frustrated. You are nothing but a foolish hatchling. You know nothing of how things really are.

Saphira I am older than you. For some reason you are blinded by him.

Eragon I am the wiser of us two. I don't make stupid mistakes.

Eragon stopped. He knew he wouldn't win Saphira over. He knew he was on his own for the time being. He knew he had no allies anymore.

Murtagh walked over to Thorn with an assured stride. He surveyed his surrounding carefully. Everything was going according to plan. Everyone believed that he had reformed.

Although, Murtagh told himself cautiously, I'm not sure Eragon is completely won over. I'll have to search his mind later. But winning Saphira over was priceless. And the look on Eragon's face. Memorable.