In the Winter Light
In the Winter Light
Chronicles of Narnia Fan Fiction
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except for Amatria, Havain, Lymal, and any other character I add. Everything else belongs to C.S. Lewis.
Author Note: This is my first ever Narnia story. So it may not be that great. Its something I've wanted to do for awhile and lately I've been reading some really good Narnia stories. So I figured I'd give it a shot. Might be kind of slow at first (sorry), but hopefully you like it. I might just put out one or two chapters to start just to see how it goes. So here we go.
Chapter 1:
All the talk about the two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve filled my ears for the past couple days in this camp. I couldn't tell if it was the truth or merely just rumoring whispers of hope. The white witch has destroyed Narnia and the prophecy was our only hope. The wind blew my blonde hair, revealing the points of my ears, as more snow fell.
"Is it true Aslan?" I asked as I heard him approach. I turned and saw him beside me. "Is it truly the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve? Its not just false hope?" I questioned.
"Do you have any doubts?" He asked and looked at me. I looked into his eyes and sighed.
"A little…" I answered honestly.
"Things are beginning to change. The prophecy is starting to come true. I would not have moved here and formed an army if I didn't know." Aslan answered.
I believed his words. For his words were always filled with wisdom. Aslan had an army formed and more to be gathered, waiting for the prophecy to finally come true. We were ready. After a hundred years… We were ready for our world to change for the better. "Have faith." Aslan said and I nodded. He walked off to go back to his tent. "… Amatria" I turned and faced Aslan. "Stay at the camp." He knew that I wanted to leave and find the humans. I sighed and unwillingly nodded to obey him.
The sun was beginning to go down. I bit my lip as I tried to prevent my curiosity from making me do something stupid. I looked around to make sure no one was watching me and then quickly I ran into the woods. I stopped when I got deep into the woods. Catching my breath I looked around. I whistled the tune of a Narnia lullaby lowly. My quiet whistle made a low echo through the trees. Only someone or something who was listening would be able to hear or notice it. I listened quietly and patiently as the tune died out. The sounds of rhythmic hooves came from my left. I looked and saw a white unicorn coming towards me. I smiled as she came to a walk and stopped in front of me.
"Havain…" I said softly as I stroked her neck and hugged her.
Havain is Elvish for free spirit. Of course she wasn't mine but she is a very loyal friend to me. I climbed onto her back and got a hold on her mane without hurting her. We rode fast as the sun began to fall more. I wanted to find the daughters and sons of Adam and Eve. I needed to know that there was more to the words that people spoke in the camp. I needed to see with my own eyes. We rode long and hard to find them. The sky was a dark gray. I was beginning to lose hope. I was about to have Havain turn around and go back when the sound of howls filled my ears. I quickly looked in the direction of the howls.
"Havain… Do you hear that?!" I asked.
"Wolves…" She replied softly.
"They could have found the humans. We have to follow the howls." I quickly replied. She nodded and galloped to the directions of the constant howls.
"Stop here…" I whispered as Havain slowed down. I slid off her back when she stopped.
"I hear voices. I want you to hide until I call for you again." I said as I turned to her.
"You must remember what happened last time… please this time, be careful." Havain said sternly.
I sighed. No one would ever let me live down my last spontaneous move. She ran off and I crept towards the voice. I heard a howl in pain as I reached the tree. A gasp could be heard from above in the trees. Only a gasp Elvin ears could hear. I looked up to where the noise came from. On one side of the tree I saw two beavers, one covering the others mouth, as they watched below. On the other side I saw a boy covering a small girl's mouth. Beside the girl was another girl who looked to be older. I silently gasped myself as my eyes locked on them.
"The humans…" I spoke barely above a whisper.
"You're reward is your life… Its not much." Maugrim said and laughed. I breathed in sharply. I held my breath, afraid that the fox would tell where they were. When he told a lie, I let it go with relief.
I stayed in the shadows as the wolves ran off in the direction the fox led them. I continued to watch the humans, beavers, and fox as they made a fire and Mrs. Beaver stitched up the fox. I remember seeing the fox when Aslan called him. It was the fox's duty to round up more of an army.
"…I'm afraid thats all the cure I can stay for." Fox said.
"You're leaving?" Lucy asked surprised.
"It has been an honor my queen, but Aslan himself has asked me to round up more troops." Fox replied. The beavers gasped.
"You've seen Aslan!?" Beaver asked Intrigued.
"Whats he like?!" Mrs. Beaver asked just as much intrigued.
"Like everything we ever heard. You'll be glad to have him by your side when you fight the witch." Fox said.
"We're not planning on fighting any witch!" Susan said. They were refusing? They weren't going to help us?
"We just want our brother back…" I heard the boy say.
I whistled the Narnian tune lower than a whisper as I watched the fox run off. Havain soon made her way over to me. I gave the humans one last look before climbing onto Havain for the journey back to the camp. Hope was dwindling in my heart as the words from the daughters and son's replayed in my head. I sighed as our long journey began.
"What troubles you?" Havain questioned.
"Nothing, I'm fine." I said and she knew I didn't want to talk.
The Narnians, my family, were depending on this prophecy to help free us. The prophecy itself was not willing to let themselves believe it or help fulfill it. It is becoming harder for me to continue having the hope and faith Aslan wanted me to have, the hope and faith that my brother and all the other Narnians had. Maybe everything would change. Aslan's words have always been a comfort to me. He knows what will happen for he is the one who has created this prophecy for them. Maybe they would change their minds. Only time would tell… A part of me was excited to see them, to know that this could truly end all the suffering Jadis has caused us, but part of me was still in doubt.
The sun was almost fully in the sky when we arrived back at the camp. I slid off of Havain's back and watched as her horn sparkled as she ran into the woods, wild and free.
"Amatria!" I heard my brother's angry voice.
I turned my head quickly and saw him coming towards me. I walked to him with my head bowed low.
"Do you ever think before you act?!" He yelled furiously.
All I could do was shake my head no. It was the truth… I didn't and it got me into a lot of trouble. I stayed silent as he looked down at me sternly. I never think about the consequences…
"I'm sorry Lymal." It was all I could say. He sighed and pulled me into his arms. I hugged him back, knowing I wasn't completely out of this mess yet.
"Aslan wants to see you." He said and I nodded.
We walked to the camp and many of the Narnians stopped whatever they were doing as we walked passed. They stood and watched as we walked towards the tent. They were curious for any news they might be able to hear. Oreius opened the tent flap and Aslan came out. I lowered to my knees and lowered my head to bow.
"You disobeyed my order." Aslan said.
"I'm sorry my king, but I needed faith. Its not that your words are not enough, they are always a comfort, its just… I needed to see with my own eyes." I said keeping my eyes to the ground.
"And did you?" Aslan asked.
I looked up and stood to my feet. A smile replaced my serious look.
"Better than anything I could of thought or imagined. They were with the beavers. I'm sure it wont take long for them to arrive." I replied.
Gasps and smiles were seen from all around. Everyone was restored with more hope and faith then before. Aslan nodded and gave a lion smile.
"We'll talk later." I nodded and he went back into his tent. My brother touched my shoulder as he walked passed and followed Aslan.
"We must celebrate!" One of the centaurs shouted in delight as he grabbed onto my hand. I laughed as we spun around and danced in circles.
"Music! Food! The prophecy will soon come true!" He continued and everyone cheered.
I smiled as I watched him go off to where he was before and many people talking with smiles on their faces. I looked at Oreius and he was smiling too.
"Believer again? There was a time when you fully believed." He asked.
"I know. I don't know exactly what happened." I responded and sighed. "I still have my doubts… but I'm getting there…" I answered.