The Cave

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"TURN TO SFOUR KNOTS TO STARBOARD!"

I could faintly hear the captain, through the howling of the wind and rain; although he was right next to me he might as well been at the other end of the ship. We had been travelling to our new destination for 14 days now.

Although the weather hadn't seemed to like our decision to travel to the new land, everyday the crew had been tossed around the ship, like old rag cloths. My clothes stuck to my body almost like a second skin, as the waves and rain water attacked my already cold and wet body. Looking around I could see the crew was exhausted, I had been fighting the ever growing waves for hours now and yet seemed to be getting no where.

"LOWER THE ANCHOR... Everyone could do with a rest." I shouted, seeing the slight sigh of relief on the soldiers faces, at the fact they could get in the dry for a while and have a chance to warm up.

Once the anchor had been lowered and secured, I had quickly made my way down to my quarters changing into some dry clothes; before heading to Caspian's study.

"So, were stuck here." Drinian spoke placing a marker on the map laid out in front of us.

"We're at half rash-ions, with food and water for two more weeks maximum. This is your last chance to turn back your majesty's, there no chance we'll spot the blue star anytime soon. That storm will make sure of that. Needle in a haystack trying to find it with the rain and hail in our face. We could sail right past it and end up falling off the edge of the world."

"Or get eaten by a sea serpent!" Edmund added, causing me to let out a small chuckle. He was so transfixed by the fact that there may be a sea serpent out there. Although I knew there was no such thing, no one had ever seen one, so why would there be.

"I'm just saying the men are getting nervous. These are straying seas were sailing, the likes of which I've never seen before."

"Well Captain, would you like to explain to Mr Risen that we are going to abandon his family?... No i thought not. Then I suggest you get back to work on getting us to our destination." I could feel the power of leadership run through me as I spoke, causing my tone to become more serious and powerful. The captain gave small nod before turning on his heel, grabbing his jacket and walking out the door. "We've come to far to turn back now ... and besides I'm not going to give up on those people, what kind of kings and queens would we be if we just gave up on them like that?"

"I agree with Diana we can't just leave them." Edmund agreed

"And bring back the lords" Caspian added.

"So we all agree then, no matter what we keep pressing forward." The room was silent for a short while before both kings nodded their head in agreement.

"We should all get some rest, i'm sure most the crew members are already asleep." Caspain spoke making his way towards the door. While sat discussing the plans for the journey ahead my body had become more and more heavy, feeling the exhaustion of the day slowly wash over me; and now I felt ready for bed. It felt like a task just having to walk over to the door, if i was anymore tired i'm sure I'd would have slept on the floor of the creaking room.

"Diana... wait" Edmund said grabbing my arm. "Why don't you sleep in my quarters tonight... I mean I'm sure Lucy and Gail are already asleep, it's probably easier if you stay with me tonight... so you don't wake them I mean."

Edmund was probably right Lucy and Gail, were most likely asleep by now and if I was to try to sneak in, the creaking floorboards would wake them up. It would also mean I would get to spend some more time with Edmund. Other then that one night we didn't spend much time together. Mostly because he had become fascinated by his new sword and the adventure that Narnia had brought and I hadn't been spending most of my time helping the captain and crew or planning out maps with Caspian. But now was my chance to be with Edmund. A smile spreading across my lips, I nodded. Edmunds handed slipped from my arm down to my hand, before leading me back to his quarters.

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