✔Conquering the Enemy - sequel to Victory isn't Free

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The horn was blown, announcing the army's arrival from the battle. The atmosphere was thick and intense as the soldiers walked with pained expressions. They had failed, completely.

Emotionless, Elizabella still rode her horse. She didn't want to walk as she could barely carry herself with all the weight that was on her shoulder. Her remained on the horse's head. Her inside cried and the haunting images replayed in her mind of her beloved faces she left behind.

Peter glanced at her worriedly, but knew better not to approach her in this moment. He was furious, as he walked. His face displayed his emotions, how he wanted to kill Caspian for ruining everything. He had fault in this but He wouldn't admit . It was the first time he has ever failed to do something for his people.

Lucy having heard the horn ran outside. But she stopped with a look of shock on her face and the drastic change in the army's number. She noticed the expression held in their faces and she was scared to ask because of the answer she would receive,"What happened? "

"Ask him "Peter spoke, venom dripping in every word.

"Peter. " Susan warned, she thought it wasn't right of Peter as the rest if them were also plated a big role in this.

"Me? "Caspian stopped in his tracks and looked to Peter in unbelief that Peter would put all the blame on him.

Bella as high Queen knew that acting all depressed wasn't the way to go, especially when she still had a duty to complete. If her parents were here they would have told her that she always need to move forward even when things didn't go as planned. Bella missed them more than anyone could ever imagine, she needed them now more than ever.

Bella got off her horse and remained still, in disappointment as she listened to arguement between Peter and Caspian.

Susan glanced at Bella to see if she would do anything.

"If you would have sticked to the plan, those soldiers would have been alive right now! "Peter argued, pointing at Caspian with a death glare.

Caspian scoffed "if you would have retreated in time, they would definitely Still be alive " he defended himself from Peter.

Bella by now, was shaking with anger. Peter as High King wasn't suppose to be acting like that. Same went for Caspian as he was the future King of Narnia. Susan grabbed her arm trying to get her attention but Bella ignored her.

Caspian began walking to the how but Peter wasn't done yet "you called us remember!?" Peter reminded Caspian.

Caspian turned with a glare "my first mistake " and he began walking again with Peter knowing behind.

Bella glared immensely at Caspians head not believing what she had just heard come out of his mouth as Susan gasped at what she heard as well. It definitely was not a mistake because if Caspian had never blown the horn, Bella wouldn't be reunited with her family. Bella began walking to them furiously to give them a piece of her mind.

"No" Peter growled as he continued walking making Bella walk a little faster to catch up to them. "your mistake was thinking that you can lead these people!"

Bella now turned her glare to Peter, how she just wanted to rip both of their heads off.She was almost close to them.

"you abandoned Narnia"Caspian said through his clenched teeth, turning around to look at Peter.

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" you invaded Narnia! "Peter yelled back ,it made him furious how nobody understood that he never meant to leave Narnia.

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"-You have no more right to lead them than Miraz does! You...him ...and your father ...Narnia is better off without the lot of you! "

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That was the last straw for all three of them. Their words hit each other hard but even harder to Bella.

Caspian yelled in anger as he drew out his sword meeting Peter's but another sword was caught between theirs.

"Enough!"Bella exploded. The two boys surprisingly turned to Bella who's sword was caught in between both off theirs. "I've had enough with your bickering " she put her arm down making them lowered their arms that held their swords as well . She looked between them with a glare greater than a death glare that made them both swallow.

She turned to Peter first "if you would have retreated like we told you so ,those  Soldiers we lost could have been here "she yelled "you must accept the fact that although we are still royals our reign is almost done, it is my duty to lead Caspian to be the next King... And to mention his father Peter, that was too low, you need to get rid of your pride "She gritted through her teeth. Peter looked down in guilt but then snapped his head to Bella glaring at her "so you are going to Side with him then! "

"oh no"Bella shook her head with a chuckle as she turned to Caspian her gaze burning right through him. "and you, If you would have sticked to the original plan, the castle could of been ours,secondly Peter didn't abandoned Narnia they were sent back by the deep magic and returned because in such a time like this, they were needed" Bella said.

Caspian looked down "look at me Caspian " Bella's anger was clear in her voice."Don't. You. Ever. Say. Again. That calling them was a mistake because you definitely needed help well now here they are and if you really care for me like you say you do then look at the happiness they brought back within me they brought me back to life, I'm finally reunited with my family ,you two are leaders and need to start acting like it, this isn't competition! It's teamwork!" Bella finished with a huff.

The the two boys looks at each other emotionless but their eyes held regret on everything they had said to each other and then they both looked at Bella with shame.

Lucy gasped running past them as she saw a wounded Trumpkin being laid in the ground by Edmund. Caspian glanced at the dwarf before heading inside the how, Nikabrik following him. Bella's eyes narrowed at him, she didn't trust him one bit but she didn't pay much attention  to his intention in following Caspian.

Bella felt a familiar strong hand grabbed hers and she turned meeting Peter's broken gaze. "I'm so sorry, you are right, about everything you said to me "

Bella came closer to Peter giving a squeeze to his hand. She brought her free hand up and caressed his cheek. "Love, Narnia is in Caspian's hands next and we need to teach him so that our country will be well taken care of "

Peter sighed and nodded "I love you, I don't know what I would do without you,darling"

Bella gave him a small smile and brought his neck down as she leaned up and gave him a passionate kiss. "I love you more"

"I don't think so love, I love you a million times more"Peter chuckled wrapping his arms around her waist.

"what are we all standing here for? " Trumpkin's voice caught all of their attention. Bella and Peter turned, and One of Peter's arms still remained around her waist his hands running up and down as they watched Lucy and Trumpkin.

"The telmarines will be here soon enough ....thank you my dear little friend " Lucy gave him a bright smile on return.

Bella looked up at Peter as he looked down at her. Everything was just about to begin.