Hoist the Colours

10

Inside Aslan's How, Susan and Lucy climbed up on Caspian's horse. Marina started getting on her horse, but stepped down.

"Destier has always served me well," Caspian said. "You are in good hands. Marina, what are you doing?"

"Or hooves," Lucy joked.

Evreux walked up with a smile, looking up at Susan. "Good luck."

"Thanks," Susan replied.

"Marina, what are you doing?" Caspian asked. "You should get on the horse and get to safety."

Marina shook her head. "The Queens can defend themselves. I choose to fight for my land. After all, that is the noblest thing. I'm not a damsel in distress, Highness. I've fought battles you could only dream of."

"A pirate speaking of nobility? What do you know of nobility?"

She stepped closer with a glare. "More than your uncle knows, that's for sure. Do not test me, Highness, or you'll come to regret it."

"Don't test me, pirate."

Marina placed a hand on the hilt of her sword. "You're lucky I no longer desire revenge upon you."

Hoping to lessen the tension, Evreux pulled out the horn and held it up to Susan. Maybe it is time you had this back."

"Why don't you hold onto it?" Susan said. "You might need to call me again."

The girls rode off as Evreux, Marina and Caspian watched.

""You might need to call me again"?" Lucy repeated.

"Oh, shut up."

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Peter and Edmund walked out of Aslan's How as the Narnians cheered them on.

Miraz said to Glozelle, "If it should appear to be going poorly..."

Glozelle looked at the crossbow in his hands. "Understood, my lord."

Peter drew his sword and stepped forward. Glumpuddle watched in awe.

Miraz stepped forward and they began circling before Miraz said, "There is still time to surrender."

"Well, feel free," Peter shot back.

"How many more must die for the throne?"

"Just one."

Peter pulled down his helmet and jumped at Miraz and the fighting started. Each army cheered for their respective competitor.

FOREST

Susan and Lucy rode away. Telmarine soldiers on horseback pursued them.

"They've seen us!" Lucy cried.

Susan stopped the horse and climbed off.

"What are you doing?" Lucy asked.

"I'm sorry, Lu," Susan apologised. "It looks like it'll just be you after all."

Lucy rode off. She took once last glance at Susan, and disappeared. Susan turned toward the oncoming Telmarines. She put an arrow to the string and took aim. She took down a few, then was knocked down. A Telmarine was about to kill her when Evreux, Marina and Caspian came out of nowhere, killed the Telmarine, and the First Mate held out his hand to Susan.

"Are you sure you won't be needing that horn?" Evreux questioned.

Susan climbed on and they rode off.

BATTLEFIELD

The fight continued, and Peter hit Miraz in the back. In turn, he knocked off Peter's helmet and his coif. Peter swung low and cut Miraz's leg. He glanced at Glozelle, who was still holding the crossbow. Miraz swung, but Peter quickly recovered. He tripped Peter and stepped on his shield causing him to yell. Bulgy Bear gasped. Miraz swung again, but Peter rolled out of the way and kept doing so. Peter stopped rolling and Miraz tripped. They both got up and were breathing heavily. Peter looked over Miraz's shoulder and saw Caspian, Evreux, Marina and Susan riding up.