Prompt: Peter with Aslan before Aslan's sacrifice in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe


"But you'll be with us throughout the entire fight. I don't understand why you're telling me all this…"

"Nothing is certain Peter. I tell you this because it is what you must know. You are the High King and your duty now is to your people."

Peter gazes deeply into the Lion's amber eyes. Inside them, Peter thinks he can see the oceans, stars, and worlds beyond measure. Within are kings, queens, slaves, and servants. Within them are love, pity, and sadness beyond measure.

Peter does not understand. Why is Aslan telling him of these things, speaking in a manner that implies His absence from the coming war? It makes no sense and Peter does not understand. He cannot understand.

"Alright, I think I know what you're trying to tell me. I-I'll try to keep all this in memory for the future."

"Do you truly understand Peter? Do you really know?"

Silence.

"But you'll still be with us… Right?"