Hey guys! This is my first Narnia story! So please constructive criticism only. This story taken place a few years after Lion Witch and the Wardrobe. During what would have been the golden age, its not really that golden right now lol. Edmund is 18, Lucy is 16, Peter is 22, and Susan is 20. Please Review! -Alwaysme 98

Edmund stared out at the water watching the waves lap against the shore. He was so very tired. Running and ruling Narnia was a gift and a curse. Peter and Lucy were returning from Archenland that evening after spending a few weeks there negating trade routes.

Edmund being the Just king he was ran Cair Paravel in Peters absence and was exhausted. Though he knew how to rule and he did it well he longed for Peter to return and take his duties back. It was all too much for him. He knew he could have asked Susan for her help but his pride wouldn't allow it.

He turned away from the beach and made the trek back up to the castle. He found Susan reading a book in the library, her feet tucked under her and her shoes flung on the floor. She turned the pages quietly and would occasionally glance behind her looking at the clock.

She was as eager as him for there siblings return. Edmund walked into the library and plopped down next to Susan on the old sofa. She glanced at him, and then returned to her book. He tapped his foot against the floor impatiently.

Susan set her book down and said angrily "Would you stop that persistent tapping?!"

Edmund ignored her and said "Why aren't they here yet?"

Susan glared at his feet that were still tapping. "I don't know! For Aslan's sake would you stop tapping and leave me in peace!"

Edmund continued talking as if Susan was not murdering him with her glare.

"Do you think the carriage had problems?"

Susan jumped off the sofa and stood by the fire.

"I bet where ever they are they can read in peace."

Edmund still ignored her.

"Maybe they had to delay there departure? Is there trouble in Archenland?"

"Ed! You sound like a freakin woodpecker!"

"Should I send some soldiers out?"

Susan angrily gathered her skirt and was about to hastily exit the room when a servant entered.

"Your majesties you're brother and sister have arrived."

Edmund and Susan both jumped and ran from the room scurrying down the hall towards the main door. Lucy and Peter stood in the foyer both looking worn and tired from there journey.

They were quickly embraced by there siblings and the Pevensies were once again together. That night they all laughed and talked of what had happened in Peter and Lucy's absence.

Once dinner was through they all entered the library each taking seats by the fire.

Peter cleared his throat and said all of the sudden serious "We need to discuss some things."

Lucy nodded and nervously slipped her hair behind her ear.

Edmund asked hesitantly "Problems in Archenland?"

Peter nodded "Ed you might want to sit down."

Ed looked at Peter curiously but complied at sat down next to Susan.

"Someone's been spotted near Anvard."

Edmund nodded impatiently. "Who is this someone?"

"Jadis. The White Witch is back."

Silence thick and heavy filled the room.

Edmund asked his voice low and angry "Are you joking?"

Peter shook his head.

Lucy interrupted the dark silence "It's different this time."

Susan glanced at her and asked "Why?"

"She's got a human with her. A daughter of Eve."

Here we go! Please review! . . .REVIEW. -Alwaysme98