I Wish- A Narnia Fanfiction

The Step In

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  Susan's POV

"Are you sure?" I ask him, trying to keep the panic out of my voice. "You know Peter is always careful when traveling. I don't know how likely it is that some silly crooks would leave him so deserted. Doesn't he have guards that are supposed to protect him?"

"It's those same guards who have given me this information. Apparently, these 'crooks' aren't just any old bandits. They were involved in a very life threatening battle and managed to hide Peter's unconscious body with one of the residents while they escaped to come and ask us for help." Edmund informs me.

"But I still don't understand. How could Peter have been fighting with those bandits if he's been through that trail a million times? The trail was always very peaceful and lacking in voyagers. If anything, it was almost too boring..."

"But that's the thing." Edmund interjects. "The trail that they usually took was becoming long and weary because of the drought season up in the North, so when they noticed the forest they thought they might take a seemingly harmless short cut. We know that was imprudent now, but there's nothing to be done about it. All we have left to do is just go and rescue him as soon as possible."

"I suppose you're right. I will take care of the public opinion with this and assure them that while the High King is having slight delays, he will be back and ready to rule once he comes back from his prolonged journey. You deal with the army and have at least a quarter of them prepared to go to the forest you mentioned and rescue the King. Lucy will probably..."

"Lucy won't stand to just sit here and wait, doing nothing. She'll insist to go with the army."

I grin. "You're right about that. There's no stopping that girl. You and I will have to help Narnia here, though. And make sure you put the guards who escaped on the front lines so they can lead the way and recognize where they're going."

Edmund salutes me teasingly. "Yes, your Majesty."

I roll my eyes and punch him on the arm playfully. Despite all the drama that's been occurring, I feel so happy to be back with my siblings. Edmund and I share a special relationship. Out of everyone, I feel like he's the person who understands me and the guilt I feel at having betrayed my own family. Despite everyone's forgiveness, I still wish I could go back and fix all of the silly mistakes I've made in the past.

Edmund locks eyes with me and though no words are shared, I know he feels what I'm thinking. That's just how it is with your siblings- you don't need words, you just know. I'm grateful at least someone can relate to what I'm going through.

Ed hugs me one more time and then goes on to take care of his (and Narnia's) business. We all have things to do. It's just what being monarchs is like. Speaking of which, I need to speak to a certain someone...

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"There you are!" I yell at Will. 

A head of blonde, tousled hair turns abruptly and then heads to where I'm standing. His eyes are an electric blue and I briefly remember when I had a tiny crush on him. That seems so far away now, even though it's only been a few weeks. I remember that I even compared him to Caspian, which is ridiculous. What Caspian and I had was real, no matter how shattered it is now, and no small amount of flirting could ever compare to that. My feelings for Will are purely platonic, and it's a relief that nothing started before it became too late.

"Your Majesty," Will bows, "Is there any way I can be of service of you?" His eyes stare back at me innocently, ready to serve.

"Yes, actually, silly. I need you to help lead an...let's say, an expedition to go and rescue the King. A couple of guards that were traveling with him have come back and reported his whereabouts. We will need at least a quarter of the men to go, and Queen Lucy will also join them. I'm sure King Edmund will discuss the details with you later, but I wanted to let you know so as High Guard you could be prepared."