The sound of a soft thud broke into Arya's response. The crowds gasped, so Darcie and Eragon turned around. Thorn stood at least fifty feet away from Kazryth and Saphira, who had broken their thankful, welcoming cuddling to look at him. Wavering on the spot, Thorn stepped forward.
Where is Murtagh?
"The healers are currently working on him. The scar that rides from his shoulder to hip split open, so they are working on keeping enough blood inside of him to live."
"So he's alive?" Darcie asked hopefully.
"For the time being, yes."
Tears of joy sprung from Darcie's eyes, feeling as if the guilt has been washed away by immense relief. She had never felt so thankful before.
And I wouldn't be here if he had passed Thorn added.
"Once we have bound Murtagh's back together once more and made sure he is in resting condition, we will look after you," Arya told the dragon.
Thank you.
Thorn then slowly walked away, everyone running backwards to make way for the stumbling dragon. He teetered around the corner and out of sight.
"And where are the twins?" Darcie asked.
Arya looked over her shoulder and beckoned two women out of the crowds. In their arms were Aryana and Reagan, curiously looking about. Darcie sighed, the toll of battle taking place upon her.
"Can you bring them to my tent?" she asked. The two women obliged and followed Darcie away from the castle, Kazryth, and the crowds where Eragon and Arya still stood.
Sorry this one is still short, but it answers the question you all wondered. (and doubted me on) – of course I wouldn't get rid of him! Yet... just kidding. Or am I...? xP
Anyways, hope you enjoyed this update, sorry I took longer than expected, I forgot (this site isn't the site I use commonly so I tend to push by it).