A year as a Narnian || 365 Narnia one shots (Part one)

12: Peace

Jan 12th - Prompt: War and peace

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"I hate war." Edmund grumbled as Peter pressed a wet cloth to his shoulder, cleaning away the blood from the deep wound.

Peter sighed. "Me too." He breathed. "But it's over now, there's peace."

Edmund smiled weakly at this, nodding his head. "I like peace." He said, voice a whisper.

"It is quite enjoyable isn't it?" Peter teased with a smirk, wetting the cloth again.

Edmund winced as it was pressed to his shoulder, but managed to smirk back. "Yeah, it is." He replied. "I just wish we didn't have to have war to have peace."

"Sometimes we can have peace and avoid war." Peter sighed. "But unfortunately not in this case."

Edmund nodded, glancing down and gasping when Peter pressed down a little harder with the cloth.

"Sorry." Peter breathed, looking quite worried but continuing.

"Stop worrying Peter." Edmund told him, a knowing smile spread across his slightly dirty, pale face. "I know you."

Peter gave a weak smile, concentrating on his brother's shoulder as he spoke. "I don't think there'll be another war for a long while." He breathed. "We have peace for the time being."

Edmund stared at him. "Don't change the subject." He murmered. "You're worried, why?"

Peter swallowed hard, sighing. "I just don't like seeing you hurt." He said sadly.

Edmund shook his head. "But there's nothing to worry about." He said firmly. "It's a gash Peter, it won't kill me."

Peter sighed. "I know." He sighed, grabbing a bandage.

"I don't think I even need the bandage." Edmund told him.

Peter glared firmly at him, continuing with what he was doing, and after he'd finished he sat down beside his brother. "At least there's no chance of you getting hurt again anytime soon." He breathed.

Edmund raised an eyebrow. "I wouldn't rule it out." He said. "I'll end up hurting myself."

Peter chuckled. "I wouldn't put it past you." He agreed.

Edmund smiled, resting his head on Peter's shoulder, comforting him because he knew he needed it. "What do you say we get some sleep?" He whispered.

Peter nodded, pulling his brother close and being as careful as he could whilst doibg so. "That sounds like a very good idea."

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