Knightess | Peter Pevensie

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Lili led the group carefully through the mountain, a trail she had walked many times before except this time was different. Instead of joking and listening to a small fox talk, she had to lead the future king and queens of Narnia to Aslan's camp without getting hurt. It was her first real test as knightess. If she couldn't do this how could she ever fulfill the prophecy. "Are you okay?" Susan's question pulled her right out of her thoughts. "You seem rather overwhelmed."
"Oh...I don't want to worry you with my thoughts ma'am. Truly." Lili spoke softly, her dominant hand resting on the handle of her sword that remained close to her waist.
"Please you don't have to be formal, I am younger than you after all." Lili let out a soft laugh, it was nice to have another girl around to her.
"Just when I first came to Narnia, the world I left behind didn't seem as important as what was happening here. Now that it has actually happened I don't feel like I'm the correct person for the job." Lili looked to the floor with a frown. The young boy ahead of them was trying his best to not eavesdrop but he couldn't help himself.
"At first I was skeptical about everything, I still am but for what it is worth I think you are doing an amazing job. We would've been captured if you didn't think quickly and have us hide in the tree."
"Oh well in Susan..." Peter spoke harshly, Lili couldn't determine if it was a jab at her or his sister.
"I'm sorry about him."
"Don't be." She smiled awkwardly, pushing herself past Peter and to the front of the pack.
"Now, Aslan's camp is near the stone table, just across the frozen river." Mr. Beaver spoke happily.
"River?" Peter questioned.
"The river has been frozen solid for a hundred years." Mrs. Beaver smiled. The older Pevensie's looked out over the lake with worry in their eyes.
"It's so far..." Peter mumbled.
"It's the world dear." Mrs. Beaver chuckled.
"Did you expect it to be small your highness?" Lili spoke, adding a bit of sting to her tone. The more time she spends with Peter the harder she is finding it to get along with him. The beavers were quick to give her a concerning look, Peter still looking over the lake.
"Smaller." Susan spoke up, her and her brother exchanging looks. Lili let out a huff, continuing to walk, Susan soon followed.

Mr. Beaver walked with Lili towards the front, the other trailing behind them. "What is the matter with you dear?" He asked softly, genuinely worried.
"What do you mean?" She pretended to play dumb.
"Liliana, you know what I'm talking about. Your attitude with Peter? The way your personality has changed? Don't think I haven't noticed." Lili sighed.
"In my defense I thought i was going to get a little bit of time before they arrived and I thought it wasn't going to be the same day I got knighted. It is a little overwhelming." She wasn't even going to mention how they are getting almost all of the beavers attention. Mr. Beaver sighed softly, placing his hand on her leg.
"Darling, I know it is a lot to take in but you know Aslan wouldn't have knighted you if he knew you couldn't handle whatever was to come next. You are knightess for a reason and I couldn't be prouder." Lili smiled softly, reaching down to place her free hand on beavers, her dominant hand still resting on the handle of her sword. "And whatever is making you lash out, fix it. Remember you still have to train him and fight beside him. You'll be seeing a lot more of him."
"I know, I will." Lili sighed, watching as Mr. beaver joined his wife leaving the young girl alone with her thoughts. She so badly wanted to be able to push her jealous feelings away but she couldn't and could you blame her? In the real world she lost both her parents and now here in Narnia her parental figures are showering other people in the attention she once got. As they began to walk in more open places, Lili made her way to the back of the group so she could see everything in front and be there if they got ambushed from the back. As they walked, there was this tension that could be felt between Lili and peter. If he looked at her she would look away, who knows what would have happened if he tried to speak to her. As the Pevensie's slowed down, so did Lili to keep behind them.
"Come on humans! While we are still young." Beaver said with a chuckle. Lili let out a soft huff from being so exhausted.
"If he tells us to hurry one more time i will turn him into a big fluffy hat." Peter mumbled to his sisters, squatting down to let Lucy onto his back. He earned giggles from his sister and even from Lili. Hearing the knightess giggled caught Peter off guard, causing him to smile to himself softly. For the first time since they met, they had a positive moment. A moment where they exchanged looks and a soft smile, but all good things must come to an end. The sound of a sleigh caused everyone to look back, and Lili instantly went into fight mode.
"It's her!" Lili urged everyone to run as fast as they possibly could. She remained behind, ready to draw her sword if she needed to.
"Quick down here!" Mr. Beaver called out, letting the Pevensie's under first, Lili soon following. She urged everyone to remain quiet as the sleigh came to a halt. There was a shadow that loomed over them, Lili's hand gripping the handle of her sword. It was quiet for a while before she began to move out to see what or who was there. "No dear, I'll go. You aren't any use to Narnia dead." Mr. Beaver whispered softly. Another moment passed before he came back ecstatic, wanting them all to come out.

Lili was the first one out, a smile taking over her lips. She never thought in her years here in Narnia she would meet Father Christmas. Lili watched as Lucy was just as happy to see Father Christmas as she was. "Look, I put up with a lot since I got here but th-" Susan was quickly cut off by her brother.
"We thought you were the witch." Peter spoke softly, glancing at Susan briefly.
"My apologies, in my defense I have been driving one of these longer than the witch." Father Christmas chuckled.
"I thought there was no Christmas in Narnia..." Susan asked softly.
"No, not for a hundred years. But the hope that you have brought your majesties, is finally weakening the witch's powers." Lili smiled at his words, looking over to the Pevensie's. Her eyes caught Peter's and quickly looked back to Father Christmas. Lili watched as he handed the Pevensie's weapons out of his bag. Lucy got a healing mixture as well as a small dagger. Susan received a bow and a horn that alerts the other if she is in danger and finally Peter, he received a sword that was similar to Lili's and a shield to match. "And lastly, for knightess of Narnia..." Father Christmas spoke up causing Lili to look confused. She hadn't expected to get anything. "The shield that once belonged to a mighty warrior. Only fitting to reside in your possession. You are in great hands, your majesties." He smiled, carefully handing her the shield. It was similar to Peter's only it was slightly bigger and had a wooden border. Lili looked over to the three, waiting to see their reaction to his words but Peter was already looking.
"I know we are sir." Susan spoke up.
"I won't let you down, any of you." Lili spoke with confidence for the first time since she had been knighted.