Ok, here's an update. It isn't much, but it's something )

And I had one random thought and suddenly I have another idea for a different OC/Murtagh story... I'm nearly finished with this story so as soon as I'm done, I'll start on the other one. No idea what it'll be called, but it'll work on it while rereading my summary...

Enjoy this update XD

Darcie woke to the light of the sun seeping through her tent. With a yawn, she opened her eyes and rolled out of the bed, not wanting to get the sun directly in her eyes. In this process, she got up easily, changed, and left her tent, planning on visiting Kazryth. It had been four days since she saw him, and that was including the days she was in her 'sleep'. She didn't have any time the day before since Arya was busy making sure she was ok to go elsewhere in the camp. By the time she was, Nasuada had found reason to call her. When Darcie had gotten to the castle, it was time for mid-day meal, and then her task took hours. By the time she had finished, she literally stumbled through the camp and into her bed, falling asleep immediately.

Walking around the castle, she saw the building in which Kazryth told her of. She poked her head through the human-sized door and was somewhat surprised yet happy when she saw Kazryth waking Saphira with a soft-hearted nuzzle. She closed the door silently and waited for a few moments. When she heard the thumping of Saphira getting up, she then said, Good morning. How do you fare on such a... bright day?

I feel like going out for a little fly around the castle, actually.

In the early morning? What happened to your 'if you expected a morning dragon you're out of luck' attitude?

Things can change.

So I have noticed. How are Thorn and Saphira? Darcie waited for his response. She heard a bellowing noise she took as a dragon yawn.

His scale colour reflects his morning attitude Kazryth responded simply. A split-second later, the sound of rustling and scratching echoed throughout the large room.

Who... made that noise?

Thorn is waking up. Now for that fly...

The sound of wood cracking and splintering echoed across the open desert. Kazryth's emerald green scales glistened in the morning sun. He saw Darcie and hummed.

Is there a door for you all to open and close?

We break a new one down everyday and they still don't get the hint Saphira said as she followed Kazryth outside.

Darcie looked up at the great blue dragon. She wasn't much bigger than Kazryth to her own surprise, but her eyes appeared older and wiser. Looking into the large, sapphire eyes of the dragon, Darcie could tell she had been far and seen many things in her lifetime. Saphira lowered her head and looked at Darcie with one large eye. She then hummed, indicating Darcie was safe and free to touch her if she wanted.

So you're the 'princess rider'? Saphira asked.

If you wish to state it that way.

It was pretty apparent that's all Eragon thinks of you - the lucky princess.

Lucky

He does not know of you being a 'prisoner unto yourself'. Over the past few days when he's brought it up, he chooses not to listen to the truth.

Darcie smiled.

Well, it's great to know you understand clearly.

Saphira's hum changed to a happier tone.

"If you two wish to go for a fly around the area, I shall leave you be," Darcie said aloud.

I shall see you soon, little one.

I'm not 'little' though...

Saphira made a low growling noise, which was her way of laughing.

Even when you're in your elderly human years you shall be little to me.

How elderly?

Until we pass.

That's too long!

Kazryth 'laughed' as well.

"I'll leave you two be now." Darcie then turned around and walked away. She heard the swish of the dragons' wings forcefully lifting them off the ground.

You do know what's going on between those two, correct? Thorn's groggy voice asked. Darcie stopped and went back to the building. Inside, Thorn was stretching out.

I can venture guesses. Why do you ask?

I am curious as to if Kazryth cared to mentioned anything.

No, but I opened the door and saw enough to guess.

Thorn grunted in response. Darcie then left Thorn to wake up. Walking around the castle once more, she pulled out a fan she had found by her bedside and tried to get a cool breeze as she walked under the scorching sun. She wondered how much longer she would be stuck in Surda, the 'land of the scorching sun'.