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Summary: An attempt to tie book verse with movie verse. Most likely to have four chapters, possibly more/less depending on the length of each. First story thats not a one shot. Con crit welcome.

Caspian turned the Dawn Treader to the West and back towards Narnia, leaving the end of the world to Reepicheep, Edmund, Lucy and Eustace. His thoughts turned to Susan. Lucy had said after they left the Magician's Island that she was worried about her sister. As she had grown prettier, she slowly stopped talking of Narnia.
This had begun to worry Caspian. He still thought of her, and hoped Aslan would let her return. That is why he had been so desperate to go to Aslan's country, to ask him to let her return to him. But when Aslan spoke to him, he knew Aslan would not change his mind. He knew he would always long for Susan, but as they sailed back to Ramandu's Island, he decided he would ask Ramandu's daughter, Aranni, to be his Queen. The fact there was something in her face and manner that reminded him of a Gentle Queen had nothing to do with it. Nothing at all

"Ramandu, there is a matter of great importance I must speak with you about" Caspian spoke when they arrived back at the island.

"What does it regard my son?" Ramandu asked.

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Caspian moved closer to the fallen star so the whisper would only be heard by him. "It regards your daughter, Aranni."
"Of course. We shall go futher up into the woods, where we can talk more privately."
Aranni watched as her father and the young king went up into the woods to discuss her future. She knew this could be the only matter that would take her father away on private business. She also knew the outcome. She would join the return voyage to Narnia. Her father had always wanted her to leave the island so she could have her own life; here was her chance.
Although she was quite taken with his looks, Aranni was not yet sure if she wanted to marry Caspian. She knew this was his intent; he was a king and he needed a queen to give him heirs if nothing else. And while being queen had its good points, Aranni wanated to marry for love. Her father shared her sentiments; so she knew she could rely on him to set a time of courtship before the wedding, so both parties could learn more of their feelings for each other.

Caspian readily agreed to the three year coutrship suggested by Ramandu. It would give him and Aranni the chance to love each other. He also felt it would provide him with the chance to explain his feelings for Susan, while still showing her he could make her happy and his willingness to put Susan behind him and make a new life with her.

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Aranni had never travelled the seas before. Despite this lack of experience, she found she was quite comfortable and enjoyed the slight roll of the ship over the waves. She was staying in Caspian's quarters, and he was below deck, as he had been on the journey out.

One morning, a few days bfore they reached the Lone Islands, Aranni overheard a conversation between Rhince and Drinnian that greatly disturbed her.

"I hope this courtship works. I'd hate to try and find someon else." she heard Drinnian begin.

"Aye. Least she's of his choosing. Maybe its a sign he's finally getting over her" Aranni froze. Who was this woman?

"Maybe, maybe not. He knows he must marry, and Susan was sent away never to return. He can't have her. Aranni's a nice enough lass, and will make a good queen. He may well just be thinking of this from a practical point of view."

Aranni had heard enough. She went off in search of Caspian to confront him immediately. If he was only thinking practically, she would force him to turn the ship right back around and take her back to her father. She found him in the office ajoining his (currently her) rooms.

"Caspian, I have something urgent to dicuss with you." She said as she entered,closing the door behind her. She didn't think Caspian would appreciate this conversation being over heard.

"What is it, Aranni? Has someone done something to upset you? Are you well?"

"I am physically fine, but I have over heard something that has greatly upset me. Two of your men were discussing a woman called Susan, and, from what I heard, you appear to have feelings for her. I must know the truth of this, or I will return to my father immediately"

"Well, you will not return. Your father made me promise that even if the courtship failed I would help you make a life here. And what makes you think that it was I that was being mentioned with this Susan." Caspian has hoped this conversation could have waited a year, when he had had time to plan.

"They mentioned the courtship. I need to know."

"Of course you do. And I was going to tell you; your father knows, another reason for the courtship. I just wanted to leave it until such a time when you would not react badly. Please sit down and I will reveal mine and your father's minds to you." Aranni did as he asked.

A few hours later, after much discussion, Aranni and Caspian emerged; understanding one another's feelings perfectly and looking forward to the next three years with much anticipation.

Authors note: My first long story. Please review. It helps so much.