goodbye.

12.

"When did you last see her?" Caspian questioned. Andrew was sat in Caspian's personal study being quizzed by both Edmund and Caspian. It was late afternoon and nobody had seen Lucy for over three hours. Andrew sighed and repeated his answer, "I already told you. About three hours ago. I spoke with her and she knew something but she didn't say." Edmund was pacing the room, a thing he did when nervous or worried. Caspian huffed slightly and pushed himself up from behind his desk. He knew Lucy wouldn't just wonder off without telling anyone. Edmund stopped his pacing and asked Andrew if Lucy was acting strange when he saw her last. Deciding not to tell them about the kiss, Andrew said that Lucy seemed fine yet she did seem like she was in a hurry. "A hurry? How curious." Caspian said turning back to face Andrew. "What was she in a hurry for?" Edmund asked. Andrew turned to his best friend and said, "I don't know." Edmund nodded as he believed him and looked at Caspian. He looked at him with worried eyes. The same sort of look Peter had given him before The First Battle of Beruna. "I don't like this. I don't like at all." He croaked. He knew his sister wouldn't have run off. She was a Queen here. Caspian nodded in agreement. "Drinian." He shouted.
"My Lord?" said he.
"Fetch and saddle my horse and one for King Edmund. We're going to find Queen Lucy."
"But Sir- yes Sir." Drinian said after receiving a do-as-I-say look from Caspian. Andrew stood up and said that he wants to help find her too. Drinian was called back and told to saddle another. Andrew smiled and thanked Caspian. Caspian nodded and grunted a welcome before walking out of the room. Edmund. "Did you say something?" Edmund said suddenly turning to Andrew. Andrew shook his head and said that he didn't. Edmund. It was louder this time. "I heard that though." Andrew said. Edmund! The unknown voice screamed. Edmund drew his sword as did Andrew. The two men extended their arms with swords in hand. Caspian came running in. "Did you both hear that scream?" He said panting. Edmund's mouth went dry and he frantically nodded. As did Andrew. Edmund! Help me, please! The voice sobbed. "That voice- it's Lucy." Edmund gasped. The three men looked about them trying to figure out how they were hearing Lucy's sobs. She sounded scared. Edmund heard a familiar whispery voice. Oh Edmund. Turning around frantically, he was confronted with nothing. But something in the corner of his eye, caught his attention. It was a lime green coloured mist. It was flowing from the windows. "Caspian? We might need to bring the army." Edmund let out breathlessly turning to face a slightly panic stricken Caspian who nodded nervously.