Leona and her brother decided to side with the Narnians. Caspian wanted to go tell the other Narnians, but Trufflehunter and Nikabrik disagreed. Finally, Caspian and Leona left on their own.
"Who needs the Kings and Queens of Old to help us?" Caspian scoffed. "We shouldn't have to wait for them."
"But Caspian..." Leona began.
They heard a rustling in the bushes. Her brother turned around, "I can hear you." He sighed.
Out came Trufflehunter and Nikabrik. "I just think we should wait for the Kings and Queens," the wise badger said.
Caspian smirked and continued through the woods.
"Fine, go then, if the others will be as understanding!" Nikabrik yelled.
"Understanding?" Leona lingered behind, remembering how hard it was to get Nikabrik to trust them.
"Maybe I'll come with you. I want to see you explain things to the Minotaurs," Nikabrik continued.
"Minotaurs?" Caspian turned around. "They're real?"
"Yes, and very bad-tempered," Nikabrik nodded.
"Not to mention huge," the badger added.
"Now I think Trufflehunter's right," Leona told Caspian.
"What about Centaurs? Do they still exist?" Caspian asked curiously.
They continued on their walk.
"Now they'll probably fight on your side, but there's no telling what the others will do," Trufflehunter answered.
"What about Aslan?" Caspian asked.
"Yes, what about him?" Leona echoed, curiosity piquing within her.
"How do you know so much about us?" Nikabrik asked them suspiciously.
"Well, I only know a little because Miraz forbade anyone from telling us about you. Our nurse was sent away because..."
"Stories," Caspian cut her off, glaring at her. "You're telling them too much."
"Wait, your father told you stories?" Trufflehunter asked, amazed.
"No, my professor," Caspian sighed. "Look, those aren't the kind of questions you should be asking!" They walked away from their friends.
Trufflehunter sniffed, and they turned around again.
"What is it?" Nikabrik asked.
"Human," Trufflehunter answered.
"Them," Nikabrik motioned toward Leona and Caspian.
Leona shivered and moved closer to her brother, gripping his hand. "Why would it be us?"
"No, it's not you, it's them," he pointed to the Telmarine soldiers, bearing crossbows, running toward them. "Run!" he yelled.
They fled, running as fast as they could. Leona couldn't keep up with Caspian, but Trufflehunter and Nikabrik had an even bigger problem.
Trufflehunter cried out in pain, and Leona turned around to find him shot by an arrow.
"Caspian!" she cried, running to help the badger, as did Nikabrik.
"Wait, I'll go," Caspian yelled to Nikabrik.
"Here, take it; it's more important than I am," the badger handed Caspian the horn.
"You two get him out of here," he ordered Nikabrik and Leona.
Nikabrik carried Trufflehunter, and Leona was surprised at how strong he was.
They hid behind a tree. One by one, she watched as the soldiers fell. She was confused; Caspian wasn't doing anything!
All of a sudden, Caspian was knocked off his feet, and the largest mouse she had ever seen stood on top of him, brandishing a sword.
"Reepicheep!" Trufflehunter shouted to the mouse.
"Stay your blade!"
"Trufflehunter, I suppose you've a good reason for this untimely interruption," said the annoyed mouse.
"He doesn't; go right ahead," replied an unconcerned Nikabrik.
Leona punched him in the arm. "You can't kill my brother!" She pulled out her sword.
"Why, how many Telmarines can there be in one place?" exclaimed a shocked Reepicheep.
"He's the one who blew the horn," explained a breathless Trufflehunter.
"Then let him bring it forward," Leona looked up to see four centaurs approaching.
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Our Long Awaited Return Book #8
AdventurePrincess Leona and her brother Prince Caspian must flee from their Uncle Miraz. They are given a horn that they are told will call the Kings and Queens of Old back again. If they do will they be able to help them. When they meet them, they aren't li...
