Note: I have only read the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and that was awhile ago. Also, I saw the movie Prince Caspian so I apologize if the settings or personalities are not accurate.

Chapter 1

Edmund and Lucy should be back soon. She is out visiting Mr. Tumnus' grave. Usually she's out with the town's healer to help heal the sick or wounded. We haven't had any wars since the one five years ago. When Lucy, Edmund, Peter and I were summoned by Prince Caspian X. He's king now though... Lucy goes to the grave quite often since she discovered it last year. Edmund is out exploring Narnia and is due for a visit any day now. Peter and Caspian are attending to some sort of royal business. I'm here, sitting, waiting for something to happen. Caspian and I used to go riding together, but he's king now and with Peter, well those two are inseparable.

"You must understand, Susan, my people need me to be their king," was his constant excuse.

"Queen Susan?" asks a voice at the door. I jump and turn. Oh, it's only Wilbert. His brown hair is spiked up as usual. He is apparently one of Caspian's cousins. Or at least, that's what Caspian tells me. Lucy tried to tame his hair a million times, but it just doesn't stay down.

"What is it Wilbert?"

"King Caspian X and High King Peter wish to see you."

"Tell them I'll be there in a minute." As Wilbert leaves the room I walk over to the window. It's been raining a lot in Narnia lately. I miss the sun. All this rain is making me sad. I need to get out of this room. I look at myself in the mirror. I can't help sighing. Oh well, it isn't that bad. I walk out of the room and make my way through the never-ending labyrinth of hallways. Finally, I'm thinking that I wasn't going to find this accursed throne room. What could those two possibly want? I knock on the door and hear the most wonderful voice call me in.

"Susan!" says Caspian as his lips meet mine. Instantly warmth takes the place of my grayness. I kiss him back, trying to make this moment last. I hear a warning cough from Peter and put more of myself into the kiss, grabbing Caspian's hair and pushing my tongue into his mouth. I love to get under Peter's skin, but I pull away. Better to leave Caspian wanting more than satisfied. I sigh, I seem to be doing that a lot lately. I walk over to Peter.

"What do you boys want?" I see for the first time that Peter's face is serious and not annoyed as I thought it would be.

"We just received an message. We don't know from who or how to respond to it, except that someone will contact us in a few days, well, two days really. We have to agree to all of it—"

"Ok, Peter. I think we should wait until Edmund gets back." I hear horns blow in the distance.

"Speaking of which," sighs Caspian. Peter chuckles and we walk out to welcome Edmund home from his expeditions. We meet him in the court yard and he has brought Lucy along with him. Both are drenched. We don't actually walk out to the courtyard, we just stand at the doorway. Lucy runs over to Peter, hugs him, and curtsies to Caspian. She tries hugging me but suddenly remembers she is all wet. She turns to a stunned Peter and apologizes. Edmund gives us each a nod of acknowledgment. I can tell that he had noticed something was off.

"What's wrong?" he asks, getting off his horse. Lucy looks at Peter and I look at Caspian.

"Come on, lets get you two dry then we'll talk." says Peter motioning for us to all go inside. I walk back with Caspian, his hand around my shoulders and mine around his waist. We find a soothing rhythm to each other's footsteps. Like the never ending pitter patter outside, we walk along the halls, a comfortable silence between us. His head bends towards my ear and he whispers, "I will never, ever, let anything happen to you." And I believe him. I felt safe beside him, in his arms and never want to let go.

Once we are all back in the throne room Peter stands at the throne and stares down at all of us.

"I received an message today. It's been reported that the kingdom to the south, Archeland, has been doing some unauthorized expanding into southern Narnia. The centaurs are becoming angry because that's their land and they want it back. Now the problem is--"

"We can't figure out how to take back the land without causing a war," interrupts Caspian. Peter just glares. Lucy sees them both and laughs. Her laugh apparently brakes the glaring spell and Peter continues to tell the story.

"I was thinking about sending an ambassador down to the border to make some negotiations. I would go my self, but--"

"You have more responsibilities here," I interrupt, "So who's going?" I am not really in the mood for Peter's long speeches and I am dying to get out of this castle.

"Alright, alright, Caspian and I thought it would be best if Edmund went." Edmund immediately complains.

"Peter, I'm already busy with business in the North. Send Susan instead."

"No," says Caspian fiercely.

"I'll do it!" I am practically screaming. Thank you so much Ed! I can't believe I'm getting out of this place. I love you Caspian very much, but I don't think I can handle another day here. Caspian gives Edmund a fierce look. He knew i want to get out of here and he has been using all of his powers to keep me in. We've argued many times over it.

"I don't want to see you hurt Susan."

"I'm not going to get hurt on a horse ride or a walk around town."

"You don't know that." It always ends the same. A guard at my door, or in other words, confinement. I'm not going to let Caspian persuade Peter not to let me go.

"I'll leave right now if you want." I turn towards the door, hoping I am going fast enough for Caspian to not realize what I am doing. He notices, grabs my wrist, and pulls me back.

"You're not going Susan."

I pull my wrist away from his grip roughly and snap, "Yes, I am!" Peter, Lucy, and Ed just watch us, too afraid to intervene. After awhile though, Peter finally interrupts. I am afraid he is going to say I shouldn't go. After all, Caspian could always go in my place.

"I think Susan should go. She can take care of herself and they said it would be a peaceful meeting." I can't help sighing in relief. "Plus," he continues, "They might be more open and friendly if they see a female power."

"Then I will go with her," insists Caspian. No! He can't come with me, I love him dearly, but he just can't come with me!

"Fine," says Peter, "You two go pack up. You'll leave in the morning." I walk back to my room and Caspian follows me inside. "Aren't you excited? A new--" His glare stops me. "What?" I knew this was coming, but it didn't stop me from wishing it wouldn't.

"I don't want you to go. I'm going alone."

"Please Caspian don't do this. I need to get out! I can't stay here like an animal. Please Caspian."

"I love you too much to put you in danger like this."

"If you really love me you wouldn't keep me caged." He sighs. Apparently the guilt trip is working.

"Alright, you can come with me." I jump up and kiss him. He pulls me off him gently. I can tell he isn't happy, but i don't care. I am leaving the castle!