A/N: This is the shortest chapter I have done in my whole entire life, but its with Murtagh and you get to know more about him and how his life is going. So once again, keep on reviewing!

Murtagh entered the dark throne room that had only two fire pits on each side of the throne illuminating the room. Murtagh walked slowly to the thrown afraid to know what will happen. As Murtagh was just about 7 feet away from the thrown he quickly went on his knees not daring to say a word until his king did.

"Murtagh," The man on the throne said. The man stood up and his was finally seen. He had on a black fur cape with a black and silver hard tunic followed by many jewels around his neck. He had a pale face that was wrinkled with age. He had a black short beard but no hair on top of his head. His eyes were the scariest. His eyes looked much like his dragon's eyes; big and black.

"Yes, my master, Galbatorix?" Murtagh said putting his head down again. Galbatorix lifted Murtagh chin up so Murtagh could look in his black eyes.

"Did you get me that rider I asked you?" He said calmly. Murtagh took a deep breath and said,

"No, my King, but it was Leona, the daughter of Galron you wouldn't want . . ."

"Murtagh, you are doing it again. I don't care that she is the daughter of Galron. She has the last male dragon, if she is on our side, Saphira has no other choice but to mate with one of ours, yes? But now that she has picked the side she's on we can just forget that silly plan, right?" Murtagh didnt know what to do, he knew that Galbatorix was waiting an answer from him so he quickly nodded his head up and down agreeing with his King. But Galbatorix shook his head from side to side and said,

"Wrong." After that being said he back slapped Murtagh in the face scratching him with all the sharp rings on his cold fingers. Murtagh groaned and then he felt Galbatorix lift him by his hair. Murtagh yelped in surprise as his King whispered in his ear,

"You foolish boy, you know damn well I was joking." Then he pushed Murtagh's head to the ground as his head bashed against the hard rocky floor. Then when Murtagh was about to get up again Galbatorix was about to hit him again but Murtagh stopped him and said,

"My, master, wait! I have something that will please you!" Galbatorix put down his wound up hand and nodded for Murtagh to continue.

"Eragon and Leona . . . those two are in love." Galbatorix gave a pleased smile and said,

"Go on." Murtagh smiled back happy that his King would not abuse him this time.

"Well, as you commanded me I went after the third rider, and I found her in Ellesmera. Then Eragon came and told me not to hurt her and . . . well I figured from that they have feelings for each other." Galbatorix smiled a smile Murtagh had not seen before. His teeth were sharp and almost black.

"Excellent," he hissed. Then he laughed and Murtagh tried to laugh with him but he did not know what was going on.

"That just saved another whipping for you tonight, my boy! This has brought me great joy." Murtagh smiled in relief, happy to know that he will be sleeping tonight without pain. Then Galbatorix stepped down to him and grabbed him by the neck and pushed him against the wall and said in a harsh voice,

"If you disobey me again, I will make sure you will never be able feel your face again, do you understand?" Murtagh knew better to not look directly in his eyes so he looked down and nodded and said yes. Galbatorix released him from his grasp and smiled again and said,

"You have given me an excellent idea, Murtagh. Just like your father." Murtagh clenched his jaw. Galbatorix knew that Murtagh hated when he compared him to his father.

"So, Leona is a very important part to Eragon's life, yes? So, what would happen to him if we took his love away from him?" Murtagh was hoping that Galbatorix wasn't thinking what Murtagh thought he was thinking.

"You mean kill her?" Galbatorix faintly shook his head and said,

"No, at least not yet. You see that is where you come in, and you better not mess it up this time or you will be greatly punished." Murtagh was desperate to win Galbatorix's trust back so he would not suffer anymore pain, he was also desperate to hear his plan.

"I will not doubt you again, my lord. Just tell me what to do to show you I am worthy." Galbatorix looked at him with his big dark eyes that made Murtagh cold inside. Galbatorix smiled again and said demandingly and powerfully,

"First, you attack his heart!"

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