The Legacy's Return (#2)

Lady Daniels

The journey to Galma was for a few days if we went by road and a few hours if we travelled by sea. We didn't have much time to lose and so, we chose to travel by sea. I wasn't sure what effect that was going to have on me but I was mentally prepared. I would be with Caspian and that was all that mattered.

Telling Cassie that we would be back by the next day and leaving her with Nina was hard. She did not leave my leg and Caspian's. She stuck to us like glue. Once that got over, we boarded the ship.

Caspian looked as though he was a little child who had found a shiny new toy. He loved being on the ship. I, on the other hand, was under the deck trying not to let my insides out. Sea travel made me a little sick, which wasn't that surprising.

Caspian was worried for me but I didn't know how to speak. He rubbed his hand on my back to help me. It did help me a lot. "Thank you." I said with my eyes closed. I wasn't used to this form of travel.

"How would it have been if this wasn't your first voyage?"

I knew what he meant and smiled. "I'm sure I'll be fine." I rested my head on my knees.

He was referring to travelling to the End of the World. We had talked and promised each other that after we defeated the White Witch, we would complete his wish of travelling the world in a voyage. It was his dream after all. He had helped fulfill one of mine and it was my turn to help him with his.

We had talked with the Narnian navy and chose the name Dawn Treader for the ship and the journey. The flag for the travel for getting ready thanks to Claire. She took it upon herself to make the sailing a memorable one.

Once we reached Galma, I was more than grateful when I saw a couple of horses waiting for us. I was so happy to sea the land. Get it? Ah, never mind.

We had already told the Duke of our arrival by a letter. He couldn't meet us at the port because of a meeting, but he did greet us in front of his castle. "Welcome." He told us with his arms spread. The castle was gorgeous, by the way!

"Thank you for having us in such a short notice." Caspian expressed.

"It is my pleasure to have you here." The last time I had seen him was during the ball.

"We should start the discussion as soon as possible. Time is running out, I'm afraid."

"As you wish, Your Majesty." The Duke said. "Welcome, Your Majesty." He took my hand and kissed it.

"Your castle is very beautiful." I said.

"Thank you. But I'm sure that it will be a competition to your beauty."

Once we had gotten our rooms - separate ones, of course, we changed into some comfortable clothes and were escorted to the Duke's battle room. Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly, Lady Daniels was also present there.