Murtagh Morzansson Imagines

Nearly

An arrow whistled in front of you and stopped you running any further. When you turned to go back the way you came another arrow stopped you, Murtagh jumped down from his perch and pulled the arrows out of the wall.

"Murtagh you very nearly took my head off!" You huffed through a giggle.

"Very nearly." He pointed out and laughed when you darted off again and hurried out into the small gardens.

He headed the other way and caught you around the waist, falling into the grass, and making you squeal as he pulled you down with him. Your fingers played through his hair as you rested your head on his chest and watched him fiddle with the string on his bow.

"Murtagh, will we ever be allowed out of the Castle?" You asked quietly.

He stayed quiet for a few moments, trying to find the words to explain that the two of you would most likely be trapped there until Galbatorix died. He still felt guilty for your capture, testing Galbatorix's promise for a reward he'd have you, the girl who smiled politely and didn't shy away from protecting people from the soldiers.

"You wish to leave the Castle?" He asked instead and you nodded as you pushed yourself up to look at him.

"Don't you want to go for an adventure like the stories in the library, dragons and elves and magic?" You asked wide eyed and he chuckled.

"I would have to insist that you allow me to come with you, an adventure with dragons and magic is not a well suited hobby for such a pretty maiden." Murtagh chuckled when you blushed.

"You would have to come with me, without you I would quickly forget how to dodge so skilfully past arrows." You giggled as he snorted out a laugh and lifted you into the air as he jumped to his feet.

"You do not dodge the arrows; I purposefully miss you." He smirked when you pretended to turn up your nose.

"Young Murtagh it is unkind to lie to a lady." You started to run off again and he willingly gave chase.

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Murtagh's hands found you when you struggled to swim under the waterfall, gently guiding you along in front of him, helping you out of the water before checking that Eragon had gotten out.

"You will keep your word?" Murtagh asked Eragon who gave him a short nod.

"(Y/N) if the Varden found out we lived at the castle they would... it is safest if you pretend to have travelled with Eragon and Saphira from the start." Murtagh muttered.

"But..." You went to object but he just smiled and kissed you softly before pushing you to stand closer to Eragon.

"If she is harmed in any way..." Murtagh warned.

"You have my word; she will not leave my side unless I am in battle." Eragon promised.

The three of you turned your attention to the mountain in front of you. You almost wished Saphira was behind you, the fear of going inside seemed to be greater than the dragon's form.

"It will be alright (Y/N)." Murtagh whispered as soldiers gathered around you.

"I will look after you until we settle whatever wrong these people feel Murtagh had done, you will not be away from him for long." Eragon muttered as men stopped in front of him and he pushed you further behind him effectively blocked you from view.

Eventually the men stopped interrogating Eragon, once Saphira had made an appearance and their attention to you. Eragon hesitated and the group began arguing and accusing you of things making you want, more than anything, to hurry over to Murtagh's side.

"She is an old friend who has travelled with me." Eragon said finally.

"And this one here?"

"I am Murtagh... a new friend of Eragon's." Murtagh snapped.

They continued to talk about someone you didn't know, someone the Varden clearly didn't like because all of a sudden Murtagh was dragged off. Eragon quickly turned to stop you from shrieking or attempting to stop them.

"(Y/N), I will get him back you have my word." Eragon promised quietly as men returned to retrieve Arya.