The Chosen One

Ch. 30 Until We Meet Again

Once everyone has assembled, Caspian takes a step forward. "Narnia belongs to the Narnians just as it does to man. Any Telmarines that want to stay and live in peace are welcome."

"However for any of you who wish Aslan will return you to the land of our forefathers." I state.

"It's been generations since we left Telmar." A man in the crowd speaks forth.

"We're not referring to Telmar" Aslan speaks. "Your ancestors were seafaring brigins, pirates, run a ground on an island. There they found a cave, a rare chasm that brought them here from their world." Aslan turns his head towards the Kings and Queens "the same world as our kings and queens. It is to that island I can return you. It is a good place for any who wish to make a new start." The crowd murmurs in disbelief.

"I will go." I look to see Glozelle, "I will accept the offer."

My aunt then says that she and my cousin, her baby, will go as well. Aslan speaks to them, saying since that they had spoken first that their lives will be good. Aslan blows on them before the tree behind us turns and transforms into a passageway. They go through, and disappear through the other side.

"Where did they go?"

"They killed them!"

"How do we know he is not leading us to our death?"

People begin to shout and holler, not believing in Aslan.

Reepicheep steps towards Aslan, "sire. If my example can be of any service, I will take 11 mice through with no delay."

Suddenly my heart skips a beat when I hear two words come from Peter's mouth, "we'll go." I turn around as fast as I could and look Peter in the eyes.

"Now?" I whisper but I know he can read my lips. He nods.

"We will?" Edmund questions. He looks to me then back at his older brother.

"Come on. Our time's up." Peter begins to walk up to Caspian, "after all..." he takes out his sword from its haulster, "... were not really needed here anymore." He gives it to Caspian smiling proudly.

"I will look after it until you return." Caspian states taking the sword.

"That's just it though isn't?" I say, a tear running down my face.

"Terrains right, were not returning." says Susan looking deep into my brothers eyes, while Caspian look confused.

"Were not?" Lucy questions.

"You two are. At least I think he means you two." Peter explains to Edmund and Lucy. at least Edmund will be back, however who know how long he'll be gone for.

"But why?" Lucy questions, "did they do something wrong?"

"Quite the opposite dear one. But all things have their time." Aslan looks to me and smiles. "Your brother and sister have learned what they can from this world." I look to Peter, his eyes never fading from mine. "Now it's time for them to live in their own."

"It's all right, Lu. It's not how I thought it would be..." glance to me, "...but it's all right." He takes his sisters hands in his, "one day you'll see, too. Come on." Peter Edmund and Lucy say goodbye to Reepicheep, Glenstorm, Trumpkin and Aslan. Trumpkin and Lucy give each other a big hug, they are adorable. I see Susan and Caspian say goodbye to one another.

Suddenly Lucy runs into my arms. I lift her up and give her a huge hug. Placing her down I kneel, and take hold of both her arms. "I'll miss you so much."

"I'll miss you too."

"Lucy, when you grow up and you will, promise me when you come back we'll still act like children!"

"I promise!" I wipe a tear away from her face, give her one more hug before she goes over to Glenstorm.

Peter makes his way over to me as Edmund is saying farewell to Aslan. "Keep your promise?"

"Don't worry, I will." I try to contain my tears. "This is the last time we'll see each other isn't?" He nods and opens his arms. I run into them, he wraps his arms around my waist and I him. He moves some of my hair away and whispers in my ear. "I know" I state before I give him one last squeeze before he leaves to shake Caspians hand.

Wiping a couple tears from my face I look down. A hand soon raises my chin up and I am now face to face with Ed. "I don't want to say goodbye." I try to contain my tears but they fall.

Edmund only smiles and wipes the tears away with his thumb. "I know." Edmund then leans in and closes his eyes. I lean in as well. Our lips meet in the middle. Suddenly it feels as if my whole body had gone numb. This is the absolute best feeling in the world as he holds my face with one hand and my waist with the other. One of my hands is on his hip while the other rests on the back of his neck. I do not want this to end. However we both need air so we part.

"That was definitely worth the wait." He says smiling, his face beat red. I giggle and nod my head before I give him one last hug. The hug lasts for a long time. I never want to let him go. I take in his peppermint scent for the last time. He kisses the top of my head, and we part.

"I'm sure I'll understand when I'm older." Lucy says. Peter laughs before looking at me one last time. Lucy turns around, her face looks broken. I wave my hand to her before she disappears for who knows how long.

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Its been two weeks since saying goodbye to the Kings and Queens. I miss them with all my heart. "How was your kiss with Susan?"

"Good, great actually! And yours?"

"Its like everything I would have ever dreamed of."

Caspian and I are walking through the courtyard once again. "What did Peter say to you when he was saying goodbye? I saw him whisper something."

"I think dear brother I am going to keep this secret to myself."

"Your Majesty's?!" one of the Soldiers runs up behind us, tired and out of breath.

"What is it?"

"The seven Lords of Telmar... there missing."

The End...