Disclaimer: I do not own any of the objects or characters from the original Narnia series. I own my characters, which you... obviously won't recognize. That's all.
Also, I have altered a lot of the story detail; Chair Paravel, the creatures, the ages of the characters, and probably anything else you remember differently from the books. This is my story, and I imagined all of the differences and the main character. You don't have to review, but I would appreciate critical reviews for my writing so I can improve it... but please, if you only review to tell me how terrible my story is, then don't bother. Enjoy!
The Beginning of no End: Introduction
I squinted my eyes at the shimmering lake in front of me. I blinked; and again. I gasped as I realized I was not in my Aunt's bedroom anymore. I jumped to my feet immediately and spun around. I found myself face to face with a wide open plain full of trees and flowers in colors I had never imagined before. I squeezed my eyes closed as I felt my breathing go shallower. Where was I? It was only a moment ago I was facing Aunt Kim's closet. I was picking out a suitable dress for my coming out party. I saw a lovely green one with a gold trim... I remember exactly what I saw... I snapped my eyes open to find the same grassy field in front of me. This couldn't be happening. I tried closing my eyes again and again and again, but each time I found the same patch of landscape. At one point I forced my eyes to stay opened, and I observed the many beautiful singing birds whizzing about the clear sky. I let out a relaxed sigh. Never in my sixteen years of life had I felt so content. I slowly allowed myself to turn, afraid that if I moved too quickly, it would all go away. I glanced back and forth between the crisp blue lake and the light green field. I noted how dry my throat was becoming, so I headed toward the water.
As I stepped over stones and dragged my hands across the top of the tall flowers, I got a better look at the lake I was headed for. I shaded myself from the sun with my hand as I looked for some way to walk around it. As long as I was here in the foreign area, I might as well set a destination. My eyes traveled along the outline of the water until they reached a small waterfall to the right. I took a deep breath and continued on my journey.
I had spent months preparing for today and I was supposed to be dressing for my cotillion. Aunt Kim was probably worried sick. I never wanted to become a "lady" but I knew that's what she wanted. She took me in when my parents left and she became a second mother to me. It was the least I could to. Now I found myself in this place. Sorry Aunt Kim. I got lost, and it wasn't my fault. I'll just have to miss the party. Oh darn. I didn't know how I got here, and frankly, I couldn't care less. The smell of the air seemed to clear out my lungs and the peaceful scenery brought calm to my mind.