Summary- On the Dawn Treader, the crew agrees on something, Ed argues, Lucy remembers, Eustace complains, and a story is told…
Disclaimer- I do not own the Chronicles of Narnia, it belongs solely to C.S. Lewis, even though I wish I did.
A/N: This is my first story, so I am open for all criticism. If you see a problem, please tell me.
I hope you enjoy!
Bane of the Sea
Introduction
It had become a tradition with the crew on the Dawn Treader to all tell a story after dinner. Usually it would be one of great sea battles, or of the legendary adventures of the great heroes of old, of mysterious lands across the sea. The Narnians would tell tales of the fall of Narnia, and the rise of the Telmarines, and of how they had kept hidden in the woods all those years. Caspian would tell stories of the campaigns and wars his fore-fathers fought in. Edmund and Lucy would tell stories of the old days, of the Golden Age, and sometimes stories of England. Eustace would complain and mope, like usual. Tonight was no exception.
"This tea tastes weird."
Edmund rolled his eyes and tried to hold on to the last shred of patience as he explained to the other boy that it was a Archenlandian coffee, revered for its taste.
"Well, Alberta and Harold say that coffee stunts your growth."
Edmund resisted the urge to choke the annoying boy.
"Sorry lad, it's all we got. Pirates flinched the last of the tea," an old, salty sailor commented.
" Aye, those pirates are the bane of the sea, no morals whatsoever, the world would be a much better place without them." Growls of agreement were heard among the sailors.
"You know, not all pirates are bad."
Edmund wasn't even aware that it was he who had spoken. The crew looked at him in askance.
"Are you kiddin' me boy, those pirates are lying, thieving bastards!"
"Lying cowards!"
"Thieving murders!"
"Plundering backstabbers!"
The list went on and on and on.
"Well, obviously their rules have changed from my day."
"Rules? They have no rules!"
"Actually, they do." Edmund smiled." A whole list in fact, pirates from my day were more disciplined then most lords of provinces."
A sailor with a ring in his ear and two golden teeth looked at him suspiciously. "And how are you knowing all this about pirates?"
Lucy spoke up."Actually, a former pirate was one the best government officials we've ever had the pleasure of working with. She became an advisor to Aravis later on, I think." Lucy looked inquiringly at Edmund. He nodded, lost in old memories.
"Aye, the Countess of Meric Territory, the ambassador to Narnia and head official of Narnian-Archenlandian commerce, ect."
Lucy nodded. "And she was Ed's-"Lucy paused and cast a glance at Edmund, whose cheeks had taken a noticeable red color." Well, that's not for me to say."
Caspian timidly asked (sensing this was a tender subject), "A story, your highnesses?"
Edmund shared a look with Lucy, and a silent agreement was reached. Edmund suddenly grinned.
"Of course, we would never miss the chance to tell about Old Narnia. Ladies (excuse me, lady) and gentlemen, I present to you, the Bane of the Sea!"
The crew cheered, glad to hear a story of the legendary Golden Age. "Now, in the fourth year of our reign, Lucy and I set out on a diplomatic venture to help stabilize our influence in the Lone Islands and Galma…"