Forever and Always {Edmund Pevensie X OC}

Chapter 12

Kenzie's POV:

Peter was in his room getting ready for battle. Edmund and I knocked on his door to come in. We opened the door and he was sitting on the bed. We walked over to him,

"It's almost time Pete." Edmund said.

He looked up at us then saw us holding hands, "When did this happen?"

"Um, an hour ago." I said, smiling.

He smiled, "About time you two got together."

"Oh, we know. Lucy told us about your guy's bet." Edmund said.

We heard a horn coming from outside of the How. 'Shit' I thought. Miraz and his army were already here. Peter looked at Edmund and I. He walked out of his room and we followed. We walked out of Aslan's How as the Narnians were cheering on Peter. Peter draws his sword and steps forward. Miraz also steps forward and they begin circling.

"There is still time to surrender." Miraz told Peter.

"Well, feel free."

"How many more must die for the throne?"

"Just one." he said, pulling down his helmet and jumps at Miraz. They began fighting. The two armies cheered. I was getting nervous for Peter. This was my first time seeing him fight since we have been here in Narnia. Peter hits Miraz in the back. Miraz knocks off Peter's helmet, and then his coif. Peter swings low, and cuts Miraz's leg.

'Yes' I thought. Miraz glances at Glozelle who is still holding the crossbow. Miraz swings, and Peter falls over but quickly recovers. He trips Peter, and then steps on his shield. Peter yells. I quickly grabbed Edmund's hand. He could tell I was scared and he gave my hand a squeeze for comfort. I could have looked at him and gave him a smile but I was to focus on Peter. Miraz swings, but Peter rolls out of the way. He keeps rolling and blocking. Then he stops and Miraz trips. Both quickly get up, breathing heavily. Peter looks over Miraz's shoulder. I quickly turn around to see what he's looking at. Caspian and Susan riding up to the How.

"Does his highness need a respite?" Miraz asked.

"Five minutes?"

"Three."

They both limp back to their sides, "Lucy..."

"She got through...with a little help." Susan said, looking at Caspian.

Peter looked at him, "Thanks."

"Well, you are busy."

Peter looks at the How, "Better get up there, just in case. I don't expect the Telmarines will keep their word."

Susan hugs Peter and he winces, "Sorry."

"It's alright."

"Take care." she said, running back to the How.

Edmund turned around and looked at all the Narnians, "Keep smiling."

Peter raises his sword and forces a smile. The Narnians started cheering again. Peter holds his arm and groans. Edmund looks at it.

"I think it's dislocated.....What do you think happens back home if you die here?... You know, I'm really really happy for you and-AWW!"

"Save it for later." Edmund said, putting his arm back in place.

I pick up his helmet but he shakes his head. Miraz also pushes away his helmet. They walk out to the fighting area again. Peter attacks quickly, but Miraz parries. Miraz starts hitting Peter with his shield. Peter falls, and Miraz runs towards him. Peter blocks and then trips Miraz. They both recover. Peter knocks Miraz' sword out of his hand. They continue fighting, Miraz using his shield. Peter tries to stab Miraz but fails. I was getting more nervous for Peter. Miraz knocks Peter's sword out of his hand.

'Shit' I thought to myself. Miraz tries to slam his shield into Peter, but Peter catches it. Peter twists Miraz' shield behind him. Miraz elbows him in the face and then pushes him into a pillar. Miraz picks up his sword and swings, but Peter blocks it with his vambraces. Peter stands up and punches Miraz' wounded leg. Miraz yells and falls down, dropping his sword.

"Respite! Respite!" he yelled.

"Now's no time for chivalry, Pete!" Edmund yelled.

Peter hesitates. Miraz holds up his hand preparing for the blow. Peter lowers his arm and starts walking back to us. After Pete's back is turned, Miraz grabs his sword and runs towards Peter.

"Look out!" Edmund and I both yelled.

Peter dodges just in time, grabs the sword, twists it around, and stabs Miraz beneath the arm. Miraz gasps and falls to his knees. Peter, holding Miraz' sword, hesitates again.

"What's the matter, boy? Too cowardly to take a life?" he asked Peter.

"It's not mine to take." he looks at Caspian. Caspian steps forward, and Peter hands the sword to him. He slowly raises the sword.

"Perhaps I was wrong. It seems you have the makings of a good Telmarine king after all." He bows his head. Caspian raises the sword. I hide my face into Edmund's chest, not wanting to see what happens. Caspian screams, and stabs....the ground. I look up to see what he did.

"Not one like you. Keep your life, but I am giving the Narnians back their kingdom."

Caspian walked away and the Narnians cheered. I ran up and gave Caspian a hug.

"You did the right thing, Cas."

He pulled away, "Thanks, Max."

I smiled and walked back over to the others. We heard Miraz gasps and fell over. We turn around to see an arrow sticking into his back.

"Treachery! They shot him! They murdered our king! To arms!" Sopespian yelled.

I looked at Edmund and gave him a worried look. 'Great. I didn't want to go to fucking war with these people.'

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