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Recap:

"We need you, you and your dragon… But we will see you in a while." Then he smirked and Danielle's eyes widened knowing he was planning something, she struggled even more against the Urgals. "Nighty night." He said while saying the ancient language to knock Danielle out. After she was unconscious he quickly took the sketch book that Danielle left and looked at it "Not bad." Then he scribbled a note inside. Then, he, Danielle, Kahiro and the Urgals vanished. Leaving the sketchbook open, lying on the ground.

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Murtagh walked off towards the direction of where Danielle was headed earlier. Eragon sat by the fire, having a conversation with Saphira.

Saphira turned to look at Eragon. What ails you? Little one. Saphira asked.

It's just, Danielle… She doesn't understand. She could get killed out there alone like that!

Eragon answered.

You must understand Eragon. She is a hard-willed person. You know she can take care of herself from the amount of skill she has with her sword. Danielle knows that you can't always be there for her, she needs to train, get more experience, on her own. Saphira said in with a kind voice.

Eragon sighed. But she's just a new rider! She doesn't even know a lot of ancient language! Saphira turned her huge sapphire eyes and looked into his.

Danielle is not a new rider, she became a rider about the same time as you did. But I have a feeling that the reason you don't want to let her be alone is not this. But another. Saphira said. Eragon felt heat rise onto his face. He quickly shook his head.

It's not like that… he said, trying to convince himself even.

You have duties, don't forget that. You must always put your duties before whatever feelings you have. Saphira said while nuzzling him with her nose.

I know, I know… Then he gave a separate thought. 'But Murtagh… what's going on with him and Danielle?' he thought to himself.

Just then Murtagh burst into the clearing. "Eragon!" he shouted.

Eragon shot up in surprise. He looked at Murtagh, Murtagh was looked frantic. "Yeah?" Eragon asked worriedly.

"Danielle left us!" he dumped what he was holding onto Eragon's lap, it was Danielle's sketchbook. Eragon squinted in the dark night to read it.

Dear Friends,

Kahiro and I have left by ourselves to train more and gain experience. Since you gentlemen don't seem to want female companionship, we have decided to leave you. I assure you I would be fine and that you won't need to come after me. Please do not blame my leave on yourselves. I will see you again one day.

From, your beloved friend

Danielle.

Eragon looked up and saw Murtagh glaring at him. "It's all your fault!" he snarled at him.

Eragon looked down guiltily, "I'm sorry, I didn't know she would actually leave us…"

Murtagh gave him a death glare before walking away, he needed sometimes alone. 'Please Danielle, wherever you are, please be safe.' He thought, as a silent tear slid down his face.

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(With Danielle)

Danielle stifled a scream as a whip slashed against her back, stinging her skin. "Where is Ellesmera?" The man that held the whip asked her. She grinned and said.

"Up my ass, round the corner, turn left and go up the elevator." Which earned her another slashing of the whip. She clutched her eyes tightly. She gave up on telling them she have no idea where or what the hell was Ellesmera, but they didn't believe her.

"Where is Ellesmera?" the man asked with a stern voice.

"I already told you I don't know WHAT THE HELL IS ELLESMERA!" she screamed. The man put down his whip, but turned round to take up a pair of tongs. Danielle stared at it. The man put the tongs into the fire, waiting till it was red.

"Where is Ellesmera?" the man asked again. Danielle growled, she tried to summon magic, but she couldn't. They drugged her.

"Are you that stupid? Is that all you can sa-" before she could answer finish her sentence, she felt a stinging on her back, it grew and grew, she realized that the man had put the red hot tongs onto her skin. She screamed as it burned into her skin. She felt her own blood dribble down from her back onto her legs, then onto the floor. Tears came into her eyes. "Murtagh, Eragon… Please… Save me…" she said before passing out with pain, her last thought on hoping Kahiro wasn't suffering as much as she did.

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(A Month Later…)

Murtagh sat in his new cell, or so called cell. The Varden had placed him in a rather comfortable room. He was well fed and well clothed. Plus he had all and any books he wanted. He was comfortable. His thoughts strayed as he thought about Danielle. How is she? Is she alright? Was he going to be seeing her anytime soon? He was deeply worried about her. Somehow, she made him feel like he was altogether a totally different person when he was with her. He felt, good when he was around her.

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Danielle woke up from another series of torture. Her hands were chained tight onto the walls and her legs were spread open. (Imagine an X shape on the wall.). She felt different from before, and she looked different. Unless you count the time where the soldiers stuff her head down freezing cold water… She hadn't taken a shower since she got there. Her hair was caked with so much blood that her hair looked like it was dipped into a very dark red paint. Her body was scarred beyond recognization. Her once flawless skin was covered in so much scars and bruises that you could barely see a glimpse of skin. Her once warm brown eyes turned cold and haunted.

The door to her cold cell opened. She didn't bother to look up. A cold finger lifted up her face. "My, my… Darling… Look at you." Danielle recognized that voice. It was Durza's. She wondered what he wanted now. He never came to see her unless it was to enjoy seeing her being tortured. "Even when your covered with scars and such, you still look incredibly beautiful." He said.

"Fu… Fuck you." (Ehehe… forgive me!) She swore while trying to bite his finger. Durza tsked.

"You shouldn't speak with such a mouth… I have enjoyed watching you suffer… Your stubbornness amuse me… And I dearly would like to see how you are going to be when we truly fight." He said. Danielle growled. She didn't really understood what he was saying, but she felt that he was going to do something.

"Galbatorix wants to meet you, and take you away, but I have had so much fun with you. I can't help but don't want to let him take you away…" Then he leaned in and whispered into Danielle's ear. She shivered as his cold breathe stung her cheek. "I would like to take the pleasure of killing you myself." Then he went back to his normal talking. "I'm not exactly fond of Galbatorix, so I am going to give you a chance. I will kill you one day, mark my words…" Danielle's eyes widened as she heard Durza said the stunning word in ancient language. And she knew no more. (Gasp! What's going to happen?)

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Danielle woke up and her head was pounding. She heard a deep grunt from beside her. She turned her head and saw Kahiro. "Kahiro…" she tried to shout out but couldn't. She was too weak to even speak. Her hand gripped onto a small stone and threw it with all her might at the dragon. Kahiro awoke. And blinked at her.

Danielle? Danielle! What… Where are we? Kahiro asked as she looked around. They weren't in the dungeon anymore. In a forest in fact.

Kahiro… I missed you… Did they do anything to you? Danielle asked worriedly.

No, not to me, but oh my… Look at you, little one. Your… Your hurt… What have they done to you?

I'll tell you later. But right now, fly us to Varden… You know where it is… Danielle's voice grew weaker, and she quickly slipped into darkness again. Kahiro stood up and roared into the night sky. She swore that she was going to make whoever was the cause of Danielle's wounds pay.

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