A/n:

Hello everyone! This story was a sequel to my other story 'Always & Forever' so if you haven't read that yet, I strongly suggest you do so before reading this one, otherwise I'm afraid you'd be pretty confused.

I'd like to state that because of the good deeds that Caleb and Kalyn have done during their stay in Narnia, helping out and all that, Caspian has dubbed Caleb a Viscount and Kalyn a Viscountess.

So, let us get the characters' ages right first. Caspian is now 22! Still a young King nevertheless. Ah, the twins are 20, and our Marina is 19. Anyway, in this story, more romances will be discussed, and basically the entire voyage will be included. Thanks for reading and I hope you'll enjoy this one!

~Narrator's POV~

"Oh, you lucky girl! You're going to be the Queen of Narnia! Oh, you two! The sweetest couple I have ever known of!" Marina gasped in delight when she was told the good news that Caspian had made a romantic marriage proposal to Kalyn who had gladly accepted it.

"I do hope that the people will be happy for us." Kalyn beamed.

"Of course they will! They love you and look up to you!" Marina discarded Kalyn's concerns. "You have to let me be your wedding planner!" Marina clasped her hands together gleefully.

"There'd be Narnian customs to follow. Or Telmarine ones. I'm not sure. I think Caspian's going to merge them both. It symbolizes his heritage and identity and status; inalienable." Kalyn explained her fiancé's ideas in a much calmer manner – of course she's happy though!

"That's alright, I'm sure the Doctor can tell me all about them." Marina beamed until her cheeks hurt.

"I don't know, Marina." Kalyn shook her head but didn't stop beaming.

"Aw, why won't you let me plan your wedding?" Marina pouted. "Oh, you want Caspian's approval, right? Right that can be settled too! That's easy." She got up but Kalyn sat her down before she could leave.

"Come on; it's not like I haven't planned one before. You do know about my cousin Nain…right?" Marina spoke hesitantly because she was lying. Indeed she had no experience in planning weddings before.

"I'm not gonna fall for that. But thank you for your offer; you are too kind." Kalyn hugged Marina.

"You just know me too well!" Marina sighed in defeat.

"That's why I'd rather you be my maid of honor!" Kalyn explained.

"Really?" Marina's face lit up like a little kid.

"Of course! And…you can also design my dress. I trust you with it." Kalyn smiled from the bottom of her heart.

The next day, Marina visited Kalyn again. "Now, now, several months ago I returned to my homeland for a bit and I heard that Aslan was spotted in the Seven Isles." Marina eagerly started.

"Perhaps it'd be possible for our Dawn Treader crew to include Muil and Brenn as stops." Kalyn said.

"It was never confirmed, but apparently, Aslan was seen on an archipelago off the coast of Ettinsmoor, in the exterior of the Eastern Ocean. I'd like to verify it for myself, if I may be ever so bold to. I mean, Aslan appeared when you and Caspian and Caleb settled the conflict with Calormen regarding the giants' allegiance, but I've never met Him. And trust me: I do want to meet the Great Lion. I mean, who wouldn't?" Marina explained.

"You know, I think you just might get to meet Aslan when we sail to the end of the world where it meets Aslan's Country." Kalyn was selective in choosing to tell only parts of what she knew, so that she would not give away all the juicy details of a fruitful voyage.

"Let's hope you're right. I can't wait!" Marina squealed. "Oh, and I must thank you for, you know, inviting me to your wedding…and all that."

"There's no need to thank me. But don't get too exhilarated," Kalyn said, though neither of them could suppress their thrill, "the wedding is due to take place after the voyage, because the voyage is a part of Caspian's oath to Aslan when he was crowned King."

Marina's face fell. "So you're going to drop me off at Archenland, go on with your journey without me, and then…pick me up again when you're 'bout to be back for the wedding? Aslan knows how long it'll take for you to return! I could be a hobbling old lady by then." Marina frowned.

"Well you're more than welcome to join us for the entire course of the journey." Kalyn replied. "We'll still visit Archenland all the same."

"The only thing that's holding me back is the fact that we may well encounter all sorts of…I don't know, creatures, and other obstacles, difficulties, and whatnot. It's going to be dangerous." Marina bit her lip.

"Why, you may be littler than me, but you do know how to fight! And no fear, Reepicheep's gonna protect you!" Kalyn commended.

"I suppose you're right. Wouldn't know what to do without you!" Marina smiled.

~Kalyn's POV~

After two years of hard work and numerous disruptions, the completion of the Dawn Treader was announced. Impressed by how large the ship actually was, I was proud of my design. The castle of the prow of the Dawn Treader was shaped like the head of a dragon so that a person could keep watch from its mouth. The stern was a dragon tail, and nearby was the rudder.

In the center beneath the hatchway was a place where, when it was necessary and the wind wasn't blowing, oars from both sides of the boat were used. The rowers would sit on benches while rowing, and in the middle was an area containing food and drinks for the rowers. Hams, meat and onions as well as hammocks hung from the roof.

Inside the State room was where many of Narnia's precious artifacts were located. High King Peter's sword, given to Caspian, was stored here when Caspian did not have it on him. Queen Susan's bow and arrows were kept here too, under the golden face of Aslan. Her Majesty's horn was left behind in Narnia, in case of danger.

Lucy's dagger and healing cordial were here as well, so she would be able to get them back upon her arrival. Of course, I didn't utter a word about it, nor did Caleb. Caspian even brought Edmund's torch, which he had forgotten to bring along with him when he returned back to Earth. I had hoped that I wouldn't be departed back to Earth as abruptly as the Pevensies siblings were.

Above the fireplace was a golden representation of Aslan's head, which jutted out from the wall. On the walls around the room were paintings depicting events of Narnia's history. For instance, a lamp-post and the four Pevensies as Kings and Queens were there. Above this there were quotes such as "Once a King or Queen in Narnia, always a King or Queen" or "in this world it was only as one remembers a dream."

There were windows overlooking the sea in the back, and a balcony. I reckoned that could probably be where Lucy stand and watch the waves. At the thought of her, I made a mental note to myself to ask Cassiopeia for a few extra sets of clothes for me so that when Lucy arrived I could spare some dresses and breeches and shirts for her to wear. Same went with Caspian and Edmund.

The rooms were filled with beautiful carved furniture. Of course, the bedrooms weren't very large – it was perfect for one person to stay in, but if the need arises for another to fit into the room, it was possible. I knew, of course, that we would have Edmund and Lucy and Eustace and later on Gael who would be staying in these quarters, but I thought I should leave these arrangements to Caspian who was the King regardless. Yes, I was going to be a Queen soon, but until an official ceremony was held, I was still just the King's consort and not yet rightfully a crown Queen myself. I was a little nervous about being Queen, since I obviously never had any experience. There'd be lots of responsibilities and queenly duties et cetera but as long as I had Caspian to face them with me, I had no fear.

I did not know what was going to happen to Caleb once I was Queen – I'd have less time to spend with him. I knew he was a little upset by that, but ultimately I knew he's happy for me. No matter where Aslan would take us, we would still be family and nothing's gonna change that.

The night before we set sail to wherever Aslan might lead us, a feast was held and Caspian gave a speech explaining the purpose of this voyage. Caspian had decided to leave Doctor Cornelius and Trumpkin, our Dear Little Friend, behind in his court so that the country would not be in anarchy or fall into chaos when its King was away. He promised to return, one day, to Narnia, and would not leave Narnia without an heir. Hmm.

After a night of good rest when we were finally setting sail at the coast of Cair Paravel in search of the Seven Lost Lords, everybody were cheering for us and sent us warm wishes with the kindest regards. The Narnians had obviously shown full support for Caspian – that made me wonder if his successors would be as good a King as he was. I believed that Rilian – if I would one day happen to be his mother – would certainly have a lot of expectations to live up to. Still, that was a long way to go, and for now there was something in the nearer future for us to anticipate.

One afternoon – the satyrs had their way of telling the time – the concept of a clock was non-existent so it was pointless – but an approximate estimate would do, I found Caspian and Caleb laughing and talking amiably while leaning against the rail on the main deck. I smiled proudly: wasn't it what every girl would hope for? Seeing the in-laws getting along! I was very blessed.

"Kalyn." Marina called for me.

"Yes? How may I be of help?" Right now the winds were in our favor; as I was informed by Drinian so we could all be temporarily attend to other affairs as no work was needed to be done at the moment. So when Marina asked for help, I endeavored to oblige.

"I think I could use you to proofread my thesis and my report – it's going to be read by every architecture student in Archenland so I really want this to be impeccable." She bit her lip.

"No problem!" I took the files from her desk and began to flick through the pages. I scanned her perfectly neat handwriting and giggled.

"What? Is there anything you find funny? Not farcical, I hope?" Marina asked.

"No!" I chuckled. "I just look up to you for being so dedicated. I mean, you must have devoted every effort you can afford in order to perfect this. And it's an admirable quality that not many possess. You're one out of very few."

"Thank you." Marina grinned. "I'm very honored. That was from a Queen of Narnia."

I beamed. "You should attend my coronation ceremony."

"I'd be more than willing to show up." She smiled.

Whilst I was in the middle of going through her report of what she'd learned throughout her stay in Narnia, I must remark that Marina sure had grown and matured a lot and so had I. To prevent me from entering a deeper state of contemplation, the knocks on the door distracted me and Marina from our reading.

A/n:

Well, well! We see a lot more of Marina in this chapter because a lot of my friends seem to like her the best! I should say that it's not like they don't like Kalyn and all the others but I suppose Marina's really unique and so far I haven't come across any character who bears similarities to her character.

What's more: a Caslyn engagement! That means when they get married they're gonna have…children. Children, yes, that was the word. Unless you prefer 'offspring'. Which…pretty much points to the same thing I was hinting at…

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