Final Sail - E. Pevensie [3]

7 - All Aboard the Dawn Treader

After I had been caught up on everything that the Pevensies and Caspian know, we began to exit the city. The people of the island, grateful that we rid them of the slave traders and their sick function, cheered as a crowd while we passed.

"My king! My king!" As we neared the longboats Lord Bern came stumbling towards Caspian, holding out a long and rusted sword. We stopped and turned our attention to him. "This was given to me by your father. I hid it safely in a cave all these years." He presented the sword to him.

"That's an old Narnian sword." Edmund pointed out. Lord Bern nodded and turned to the three of us.

"It is from your Golden Age. There are seven such swords, gifts from Aslan to protect Narnia." He looked at Caspian. "Your father entrusted them to us. Here, take it. And may it protect you."

Caspian nodded and took the sword gently. "Thank you, my lord. And we shall find your lost friends." He started to walk to the boats again, calling Edmund to his side.

I hung back as they walked over to the boats. I picked up both of Lord Bern's hands and squeezed them appreciatively.

"Thank you for everything, Lord Bern. I think I would have gone crazy without your company for that week." I laughed softly. The Lord squeezed my hands back and bowed his head.

"It was an honor to meet you, my Queen. I wish you luck in your adventure and finding the flower of Amrita Vein. May Aslan be with you." We smiled at each other and parted, but after a quick thought, I turned back around.

"Oh! Lord Bern?" The old man turned to me, taking a step back. I leaned in closer to him. "Please find that family. The woman named Beth and her children. Let her know that I swear by Aslan that I will find her husband and bring him home. Find all of the families that had their loved ones stolen from them. Reassure them that justice will be brought."

Lord Bern nodded and patted my arm. "Of course, Macey. I will give them all the support I can spare."

I smiled again and jogged away, catching up with the others as they finished boarding the boats. Edmund helped me sit at his side as Caspian rowed us back to his ship.

As I was admiring the large vessel we were approaching I felt a soft tickle on my neck, which swooped past my cheek and placed itself on my knee. I beamed down at the mouse.

"Hello, Reep." He giggled. He bowed and adjusted his sword to settle on my knees. "How have you been?" I asked.

"I have been well, Macey. And you?" He smiled.

"Lonely without you and the rest of my Narnian friends. But alright otherwise."

Reep nodded and settled his eyes on the horizon, his tail absently curling and uncurling from around my fingers. I smiled and watched it in amusement.

"I say, men!" Caspian suddenly called loudly. "I think we've found Reepicheep's soft spot!" He chuckled. The passengers of our boat and the ones next to it looked over, craning their necks to get a look at the mouse.

Reepicheep cleared his throat and stood quickly, leaping off of my knees and perching on the end of the boat instead.

"Cas!" I whined, jutting out my lip. "Not nice."

The king raised his eyebrows and shrugged with a smirk, content that he was able to finally embarrass the always noble mouse. I crossed my arms, very child-like, and looked to Reepicheep. He winked at me and I smiled.

When we reached the ship, Caspian helped Lucy out as Edmund pulled me aboard. I stumbled as I touched down to the dock, still unstable on two feet. Edmund quickly grabbed my hips and steadied me. I smiled at him in thanks.