Aslan's Heir
Chapter 1: He Comes With News
No PoV
It was a peaceful day at the castle of Cair Paravel. The wind blew through the trees in the gardens and the sun shined down on the castle making it glow with splender. And the village below the castle was bustling with people buying and selling goods of the finest from Narnia and other nations Narnia has befriended.
But the castle was just as busy, for all the maids and manservants were getting the castle ready for the visiting royals that have been invited to King Edmund's sixteenth birthday. And that was a happy time of year, more for his siblings and fellow rulers Peter, Susan and Lucy.
They all love Edmund dearly and help support him when he thinks about his first time in Narnia. For The White Witch still haunted his thoughts and dreams. And they tried to hide the scar that she gave him, but failed. But they know that as long as they're here for him, nothing will happen like that again.
They all set up this ball to occupy Edmund's time from all of the duties he takes up. And now he was getting ready for the party right now. And the others were in the throne room meeting the guests.
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2 hours later
The ball had began and everyone was awaiting the arrival of King Edmund. But before he was to arrive a roar was heard through the castle.
"Open the door" commanded High King Peter.
As the guards opened the door, the figure was shown to be Aslan, the King of Narnia. The crowd gasped, for it was rare to see Aslan in ones life time (except the Kings and Queen's).
As Aslan walked to the four thrones all he passed stared at him in awe and grace.
And as he arrived at the thrones he bowed his head in respect. " You bow to no one Aslan" said Susan " Rise". As Aslan raised his head Lucy got up and ran over to Aslan and gave him a unexspected hug, which made him fall on his side.
" It's good to see you Aslan" said Lucy.
"It is good to see you as well dear one" said Aslan which made Lucy laugh. Then she let go so Susan and Peter could greet him. And as they walked up to him they bowed in respect as well.
"Rise Son of Adam and Daughter of Eve" and as they did the horns sounded. All turned to the door as the announcer said " The time has come for our guest of honor to arrive, all hail King Edmund The Just!"
Applause rang through the room as the doors opened to show Edmund wearing a dark blue tunic and trousers with his silver crown on top of his head. And as he walked through the crowd he smiled to them all anf greeted the most familiar faces he found. And when he got up to his siblings and Aslan he got down on one knee and bowed and said " Welcome back to Cair Paravel Aslan."
Aslan placed a paw on his shoulder and said " Rise Son of Adam and Happy Birthday." And that made Edmund laugh as he stood. Then Aslan faced his subjects with an annoucment " My children, I have come with news that I wish to share with you all, I have decided on who will be my heir when I pass."
And the crowd gasped, even the Pevensies, for they never thought he would chose so soon since he has a long time to live.
" Who have you decided on Aslan?" asked Peter.
" I have chosen King Edmund The Just of Narnia."
The crowd all gasped and talked amongst eachother while others stared up at Aslan with shock. And the Pevensies seemed the most shocked, especially Edmund who was so shocked that he had to sit in his throne so he wouldnt pass out.
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2 hours later
After all the guests went to bed the Pevensies and Aslan went to Peter's study to discuss this matter and most of them were nervous about this discussion.
An akward silence filled the room as they waited for someone to start. And it was Edmund who started the conversation " Aslan, why did you chose me to be your heir?"
Aslan started at them with such wisdom before he said " Because dear one, you know both sides of battle and you felt the pain of both sides, so I chose you because I know that you will never be tempted to change who you are and who you fight for."
They didnt need further explanation for what he meant about knowing both sides, but they need more on why Aslan chose Ed.
Susan spoke up next " But Aslan, Ed hasnt had enough experience with our enemies to be an heir."
" Edmund has had more experience then we have ever had or will have." They all turned to see Peter with a serious expression on his face.
Susan and Lucy were shocked about what he said, and Edmund was dumbstruck for he never thought that Peter would stand up for him like that.
" You really think so Peter?" asked Lucy with that curious look in her eyes. Peter walked over and placed a hand on Edmund's shoulder and stared him square in the eye and said " I've never been so sure of anything in my life."
Aslan smiled at this statement and chuckled.
" What is it Aslan?" asked Lucy. Aslan turned to Peter and said " Your loyalty in your brother is strong dear one, and I have never seen a brother who cares for a fellow sibling as much as you." Lucy and Susan both started tearing up at the statement he just made. Then they started to cry.
Edmund ran over to the girls and hugged them both while whispering soothing words into their ears. Then he said " Pete, I could use a little help over here" and that made Peter laugh as he walked over and joined the hug.
Moments that seemed longer than they thought passed before they broke up the hug and the girls wipped their eyes from all they crying they had done.
" Are you two alright now?" Peter teased as the girls were still sniffing. The girls looked up at him and Edmund with smiles that creeped them out.
" Oh we are fine" sain Susan. Then Lucy cut in " But your not" and with that they jumped and tackled Peter and Edmund to the ground. And soon they were all laughing so hard that the whole castle could have heard them. And even Aslan seemed amused at these actions.
" Come now, the days ahead will be long and the kings and queens need their rest".
And with that all Pevensies went to their respectful rooms and feel to sleep with dreams of the future ahead.