Disclaimer: I don't own Narnia or any characters you may recognize from the books or the movies, I wish I did but I don't... I also don't own the Narnian Calendar. It belongs to Elecktrum who was kind enough to let me borrow it for my story. Her own stories are awesome and you should go read them too.

Summary: There's a mystery in Cair Paravel. Who's responsible for it all? Friend or foe? That's what the Kings and General Oreius want to know.

A/N: Trying something new. Hope you enjoy it! This is part of my A Light in the Darkness universe but can be read as a standalone.

Agitato

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1 Quickening 1003

It was still and quiet in the early morning hours as some of Cair Paravel's residents, such as General Oreius, were already preparing for their day and other residents, such as the Kings, were hoping to steal just a few more minutes worth of sleep. But, even as King Peter woke and then tried to prod his brother into waking, those residents already up and about were realizing that something was missing. Or rather, a number of people who should have been at their various posts were missing. General Oreius ordered a search of the Cair, but all they found were more people missing from their posts, both military and civilian.

Peter and Edmund exchanged dumbfounded looks as they listened to the General's report. Peter looked back at the stern Centaur, wondering if this was some type of joke, as he questioned, "What do you mean all the ladies in Cair Paravel have vanished?"

General Oreius gave him an impassive look and quietly answered, "Just as I told you, we cannot find any females inside the Cair. Military, civilian, mares, fillies, all of them are gone whether they are newly born or ancient."

Edmund suddenly stiffened, "Wait, when you say "any" does that include..."

Peter felt alarm sweep over him as he raced around the General, with Edmund on his heels. He flung open Susan's doors first: Empty. Then he ran to Lucy, sweet little Lucy's quarters, and flung the doors open. He gulped as fear wrapped itself around his heart. "They're...they're gone."

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A/N: Please Read and Review! So, I took a little break from Concealed and Don't Judge a Book in order to bring you this little plot bunny... Any guesses as to what's going on? Leave a review and let me know what y'all thought about this opener.