Here's the first chapter to the new story! Hope you guys like it!

It was three years after the birth of Orchid. Princeton and Orchid both shared a room in the castle and were not only cousins but best of friends. The pair of monarch children could walk as well. Susan and Louise thought they were growing up too fast.

Peter and Caspian didn't just have to worry about their children, but they had a country to protect. Peter, Caspian, and Edmund were in complete communication with Calormen and Archenland talking about the revolt groups together. Apparently, each group was bigger than suspected.

Frederick ended up coming to Narnia and visiting Lucy. The reason he didn't back so long was because he was trying to make his way up in the ranks of the Archenland army. Markell appointed him to be the head of the army a year after the voyage.

Also in Archenland, Rose and Markell were with child once again. The birth happened also a year after the voyage. They gave birth to beautiful baby boy. His name was Killen.

Susan was worried for her daughter. Orchid always wanted to be with her father and not Susan. Susan couldn't always help but feel jealous. She wanted Orchid to love her the same way she loved her father. Susan knew she was only three, but she just wished. On the other hand, Princeton was always shy and was clutched behind his mother's leg. Peter would want to start teaching him how to hold a sword, but Princeton was more into learning to read books with Louise.

The council didn't really like the idea of having a girl being the successor to Caspian's throne. They wanted him to have another child, and it be a boy. Caspian didn't let them get to him, he knew his daughter would live up to their expectations, just like her mother.

Susan was brushing out Orchid's thick black hair. It was already past her shoulders. Susan said, "Today, I think daddy wants to teach you how to use a sword properly."

Orchid gasped, "Really, mommy? I get to hold a sword?"

"Only if you're a good girl during your lessons today. Maybe I'll let daddy teach you."

Orchid giggled and let her mother brush her hair. She was excited to learn something new. Since she just turned three, Susan started teaching her about the old history of Narnia. Orchid found it interesting, but wanted to always play and be adventurous. Princeton was the complete opposite.

After Orchid's studies, she ran up to her mother and tugged on the hem of her dress. She looked up at her with same bright-blue eyes Susan had. Orchid asked, "Was I good, mommy? Can I go?"

Susan sighed and thought to herself. She knew she was going to regret saying, "Yes."

Orchid hugged Susan's legs tightly and ran off. Susan yelled sternly, "No running in the halls! You're father's in the conference room!"
Orchid listened to Susan and speed walked. Susan rolled her eyes and Louise said, "Never listens just like her mother."

Susan held back a laugh. "I can't believe at this age, she wants to play with swords. When I was her age, all I wanted to do was…well do what Princeton does listen and try to read stories."

"But why do that, when she has a world like Narnia waiting for her?"

Caspian was in the conference room with Peter and Edmund. They had just gotten a letter from Calormen telling them they wanted to unite Narnia and Calormen through marriage. Edmund was the most eligible bachelor. Edmund didn't want anything to do with it. Edmund yelled, "Why does it have to be me? Caspian, both you and Peter have found the one. And apparently I have to marry someone I haven't even met?"

Caspian shook his head, "I know I'm sorry. We didn't mean for you to come into this."

Peter suggested, "How about we have a trip to Calormen and Edmund meet the princess. If he likes her then maybe there's a possibility of marriage."

Then the door flew open to the room, and a giggling girl ran to Caspian. He picked her up, which made her laugh harder. He said with a smile on his face, "Did mommy let you out of study time early, flower?"

"Yes. Mommy is going to let me learn how to use a sword with you."

Caspian was surprised Susan would let her do this. He placed his daughter back on the ground. "Okay. I'll be right outside in a moment. Go on ahead to the training field."

Orchid ran out excitedly and Caspian said, "I think that's a great idea Peter, but it's all up to you Edmund."

Edmund pondered his options for a moment and said, "You know this might be a week to and week and a half trip. I'll only do it if you two go."

Peter and Caspian looked at one another and back at Edmund. Peter said, "I'll go."

Caspian nodded his head, "Of course I'll go. I think we should leave in three days."

Susan was walking through the halls of castle. She liked just walking around rather than sitting in one place. In that time, she bumped into Caspian. He gave her his knee wobbling smile, and Susan's eyes grew wide. "Where's Orchid?"

"I was still discussing things with Peter and Ed. I sent her to the training fields a while. Don't worry Susan, she can be alone for ten minutes."

Susan blushed a little as she said, "I can't believe right now is the most alone time during the day we've gotten in a while."

She wasn't kidding when she said that. Everyday Caspian would be worrying about the country, and Susan would worry about Orchid. Some nights, their alone time would be broken by Orchid jumping into their bed from a nightmare.

They both smiled at one another. Caspian said, "I guess I shouldn't keep Orchid waiting."

Susan grabbed onto his arm and pulled him back to her. She kissed him with force and passion. Caspian was startled at first, but then added passion as well. When they pulled away, Susan stood on the tips of her toes and whispered in his ear, "Maybe tonight we'll continue this alone time."

Caspian felt a tingle go up and down his spine. He whispered back, "I would like that very much."

They kissed one last time and Susan said, "I think I'll go with you. I need to practice my archery some more."

Caspian held out his hand for her to take. She took it, and they walked together to the training field.

William was pacing back and forth thinking of a strategy plan. Kale walked into his room and said, "William we have a letter from Narnia, it was to be sent to Calormen. It said the three Kings were leaving in three days. Which means only Queen Lucy, Louise, and Susan will be the only ones in the castle for a week."

William smirked. "How thoughtless can those Kings actually be? Leaving two heirs to the throne with weak women?"

"I've actually seen Queen Susan on the battlefield. She was not weak at all. On the other hand, Queen Louise has never had proper training, and Queen Lucy has never fought in a war on the battlefield."

William nodded, "Fair point. Queen Susan did put up a fight on the ship. I think I know the best time to engage our plan. When the Kings get back to Narnia, that's when we'll sneak in. Everyone will be too preoccupied with their return, and they won't see us coming."

At that Marianna walked in, she smiled at William and kissed him. She asked, "What's your plan now? You wanted to wait until the prince and princess were older."

William smiled darkly. "You'll see, I want to surprise you."

Susan and Caspian got down to the field to see Orchid sitting on a bench waiting. Other men were practicing for fun and hardcore practice. Orchid smiled at the sight of her two parents walking towards her. Orchid stood up and ran to them. She said, "Mommy! You fight too?"

Caspian spoke up. "Your mother is an all trained warrior. She's had more training than me."

Orchid's face lit up, "Show me, mommy! Show me!"

Susan saw a bow leaning up a sack of arrows and went straight for it. She came back and said, "If you tell me to shoot at anything, I'm pretty sure I won't miss."

Orchid thought about it for a little and said while giggling, "Shoot an apple off of daddy's head."

Caspian was shaking his head to Susan. She smirked at him and said, "I'll take that challenge."

They found an apple and put it on top Caspian's head. He stood in front of a tree. Before Susan backed away from him he said, "You better not miss, or I swear to you Susan….."

"Oh come on Caspian, don't you trust me?"

Before he could answer her question, Susan backed away from him and the tree. By this time, Susan didn't only have her daughter watching her, but a huge crowd of men who were practicing and training. Susan looked drew back her bow string into a perfect form. She felt like the weapon was a part of her body. Susan said, "Count to three for me, Orchid."

Orchid shouted, so Caspian could hear, "One! Two! Three!"

Susan released the arrow from the bow. Within split seconds the arrow hit the center of the apple and landed on the ground. After that, the crowd cheered and gave money to people who bet wrong. Orchid laughed. "Wow! Mommy you're amazing!"

Susan smiled. "If you think I'm that good, you should see your father."

Orchid ran to Caspian, and he picked her up when she got close enough. She said, "Teach me daddy, teach me."

"Alright we'll start with the basics, you'll learn how to hold a sword properly."

Susan stood from afar watching her daughter and husband's embrace. A man behind her asked, "I'm sorry for intruding my Queen, but may I have some tips on my archery?"

"But of course."

While she was helping the man, she felt someone's gaze on her. She turned around to the forest that surrounded the field. A man in a dark cloak vanished behind a tree. Susan ran into the forest with her weapon. She ran a little further in than she thought she would. She said loudly, "I saw you! Come out!"

The man came out of the shadows. He was dressed in all black with the cloak covering his face. He put his hood down exposing his face. He had dark hair past his ears and light eyes. In defense, Susan pulled back her bowstring. He said quietly, "I've been watching you Queen Susan. You are in trouble, the Free Men may come after your kingdom."

Susan looked into his light eyes and saw kindness. She didn't feel threatened by him at all. She lowered her bow. She asked, "Who are you?"

"My name is Lyel. I come from a town in the countryside of Narnia. My people were slaughtered by the Free Men, including my wife and daughter. They killed everyone who were loyal to the Kings and Queens, the others joined their group. I'm one of the only people who escaped.

Susan shook her head sadly. "I'm sorry for your loss. If you'd like, you can stay in the castle."

"My Queen I didn't come here for pity and sorrow. I came here to warn you. I feel as if they're coming."

"Lyel. Why don't you stay at the castle and talk to the Kings? I don't want you living by yourself in these woods."

Caspian gave his daughter a sword with a dull blade. She gripped it tightly, and the blade fell to the ground. She found it to be heavier than suspected. Caspian put her hands on the sword the way it was to be held. He said, "If you use both hands with a good grip, you won't have to use as much strength."

After he said that, Orchid had the sword picked up off the ground. Caspian showed her how to swing the sword properly as well. He said, "Another good way to learn is to watch."

Orchid stopped swinging her sword. Caspian found someone practicing to show his daughter how to truly fight. He held the sword in his hand like it was a part of his arm. Caspian and the other man fought, and Orchid watched in wonder and amazement. When Caspian won at the end, pointing the sword at the man's throat, Orchid clapped. Caspian put his sword away and shook hands with the other man.

Susan walked out of the forest with the strange man, which Caspian took notice of right away. He walked up to Susan and the man and crossed his arms in front of them. Caspian raised an eyebrow as he asked, "Susan? Who is this?"

Lyel spoke before Susan and bent at the knee. "My name is Lyel your highness. I have some news about the Free Men. Queen Susan thought it best for me to speak privately with you and the two other Kings."

Caspian gave a Susan a look that meant he wanted to talk to her privately. He pulled her to the side and whispered, "You find a strange looking man wondering in the woods watching you, and you invite him to the castle? Do you not remember all the people on the ship with us, who betrayed us?"

"I know Caspian. But you just have to trust me. I just….I don't know I'm getting this feeling that he can be trusted. He thinks we're in trouble."

Caspian looked into Susan's eyes. They were full of sentiment and were pleading for him to trust her and the man. He sighed and gave in. "Fine. But if he does one thing wrong, I may not take it nicely."

She shrugged her shoulders. "Fair enough."

Peter was begging Princeton to go outside and learn about sword fighting. Princeton said, "I have a lesson with , daddy. She's going to teach me about old magic. She says I have a special talent."

"But Princeton, you need to learn how to defend yourself for battle. You know if someday, when you're older you'll have to fight. You'll have to save this country."

Louise walked into the room and asked, "What are we fighting about?"

"Daddy wants me to learn how to sword fight, but I want to learn magic."

Louise looked at Peter. She could tell he was already stressed about whatever they discussed about today. She said, "How about tomorrow you don't have any lessons at all. You have to go do something with your father. Okay?"

Princeton sighed, "Okay."

Louise smiled and ruffled his blond hair. "Alright go see for your lesson. Be good."

He ran off to his favorite part of the day. Louise made her way over to Peter, who looked sad. Louise put a light hand on his shoulder. "What's wrong, Pete?"

"All he wants to do is learn about magic, history, and books. He never wants to spend time with me Louise. He wants to spend time with you and Adeline. Orchid wants to learn how to fight more than Princeton."

Louise sighed, "I know, but they have such different personalities. Just let Princeton do want he wants. Maybe tomorrow, he'll find sword fighting to be fun."

Peter looked at the ground as he said, "I have some news. I'm leaving in three days and won't be back for a little over a week."

Louise was upset he didn't let her know earlier. She asked, "Why and where are you going?"

He looked back at her upset face. "Calormen and for Edmund."

He put a finger her chin and pulled her face inches away from his own. He said, "I'm sorry I'm leaving you all alone. I can stay here if you want."

She shook her head. "You have to do what you need to do. I can handle myself and Princeton."

He pulled her face closer so they could let their lips collide. When they pulled away, there was a knock at the door. Peter opened it to see Susan holding Orchid. She said, "Thank Aslan I found you and Louise. Peter you're needed in the conference room. Louise, do you think you could watch Orchid for me?"

Louise nodded as Susan put Orchid down. Orchid ran to Louise and said, "Aunt Louise!"

Susan said, "It might be about time for her nap."

Susan then closed the door and pulled on Peter's arms to keep up with her. He cleared his throat and asked, "Why do you need me?"

"I found someone important."

Peter rolled his eyes. "Of course you did."

They got to the conference room where Caspian and Edmund were both standing by Lyel. Once Peter got into the room, Lyel bent at the knee the same way with Caspian. He said, "My name is Lyel, King Peter. I can't believe you're standing before me considering you're over 1300 years old."

Peter looked at the man and said, "Why are you here exactly?"

Lyel stood up. He looked at the three Kings and Queen before him. All were legends, some from old Narnian history and one from new. He said, "Now that you're here I guess I should start from the beginning."

He told them everything he'd said to Susan in the forest. After that Caspian asked, "What do you think they're planning?"

Lyel sighed in grief, "I believe they are first going to attack small Narnian cities like my own to distract you. After that they're going to attack you when you're most vulnerable. Most of you are newly parents, you already have that to worry about. Also attacking small towns won't go unnoticed. Why you're worried about everything and not really noticing the Free Men advancing. That's when they'll attack."

Caspian looked at his three family members around the room. They seemed to all be looking at him to think of something. Caspian said, "Well, I think we should send a few soldiers to the small towns, so they at least have some defense and feel protected."

Edmund started to walk out, "I'll get some soldiers together to go to the towns."

Susan said, "I'll show you to your room Lyel." They walked out together leaving Peter and Caspian alone in the room.

Before Caspian could leave, Peter asked, "How did you get Orchid to love you so much."

Caspian turned around to see Peter's upset face. "I never forced her to love me. I just spend as much time as I can with her. If this is about Princeton, he loves you a lot more than you think."

Peter sighed, "I know I just want Princeton to want to spend time with me."

Caspian nodded, "He will want to eventually. Just remember he's only three."

Lucy and Frederick were on the beach enjoying time to themselves. Frederick was planning to ask Lucy a very important question. He walked her to the edge of the ocean water and said, "Today is just perfect, isn't it?"

"I guess so, but you have to leave in two days. Can't you stay longer?"

Frederick looked out to the sea. "I wish I could, but I have important duties in Archenland."

They stood in silence after that, and Frederick knew now was the best time. "Lucy. We've been courting for a long time, a little over five years to be exact. The first time I met you in that cell, I thought you were beautiful." He got down on one knee and continued, "I got Peter's blessing to do this. It took lots of begging and convincing. But here goes nothing. Queen Lucy Pevensie the Valiant. Will you be my wife and marry me?" He pulled out a ring with a silver band and white diamond resting on top.

Lucy felt tears on her cheeks and she was smiling radiantly. Frederick smiled back and asked, "Is that a hint…or?"

Lucy hugged him tightly and kissed him. She said, "Yes. I will marry you."

After that Frederick put the ring on her finger, and they both smiled at it. Lucy kissed him again, and he said, "This is only the beginning."

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