This is my first story, so critiques are welcomed. Sorry, that this chapter is so short it is more like a Prologue
The Beginning of the Winter
1st Chapter: A Meeting on Christmas Night
Narnia Year 1001, on Christmas Day.
It was Christmas, their first "normal" one in Narnia. The Pevensies were now the Royal Siblings and had a stressful year behind them. The fall of the White Witch had brought much turmoil, the foul creatures where still roaming around and the relationship with Archenland had to be formed. It was tough for the four but with Aslans help they had accomplished much. That was the reason that Lucy had the idea of taking Christmas off and make a surprise visit to the Beavers. Even the snow didn't stop them.
Tock, tock.
Tock, tock, tock!
"Who is it?" a voice asked, still not opening the door, for there were still foul beasts in these parts of Narnia.
"It's me, Peter."
The door opened immediately and two shining beaver faces looked at them.
"Welcome, come in. What a pleasant surprise!" said Mr. Beaver, "how did you come here, with all this snow? It must have taken you at least a week?"
"We started ten days ago" Edmund replied "and made a little stop at Beruna."
"Mr. Tumnus, how are you?" As they exchanged pleasantries, they moved to the table. There were many other guests, for Mrs. Beaver had invited the whole area to celebrate this special occasion: the first peaceful Christmas in a hundred and one years. They were all surprised to see the Kings and Queens of Narnia and many new acquaintances were made. They had a wonderful dinner and then slowly the guests left. It was very late when the Pevensies, the Beavers and Mr. Tumnus were left. They sat around the fire and told each other stories. Much had the Pevensies to tell, such as the adventure of the lost dagger, but most of the history came from Mrs. Beaver.
"Oh, I had always wondered how the White Witch come to power?" asked Edmund, "How did the tree fail and where did the stone table and the four thrones come from?"
"Hmm" Mrs. Beaver said thoughtfully, "that is a long story, but I can begin tonight. It began long ago with King Frank XXII of Narnia…