Ok readers, here's the kickoff to my sequel to "I Am A Warrior"! I was shocked at how well it went over and a lot of you wanted me to tell what happened during those 50 years so I'll do my best to imagine it and bring it out on…not really paper but you know…

Hope it does it justice :D

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EDMUND'S POV

My siblings were gone. Back to England, back to the good old Milky Way galaxy, back to ordinary. But what WAS ordinary anymore? Now that I knew Narnia was not permanent I began to think about Natani and what she would do if I randomly disappeared someday. How could I explain it to her? Natani, I still love you, but if I randomly disappear someday it's ok, I'm still alive. Sorry to leave you like that but it is what it is. No…that just wouldn't work.

"Edmund," Philip's ears flicked back and he turned his head slightly to look at me, "You're being really quiet."

I smiled and shook my head to clear my thoughts.

"Just thinking pessimistic thoughts," I said with a sigh, "You know…someone has to be the practical one."

And then it hit me. I didn't have to be just me anymore…I had to be everyone. I was the High King until Peter returned. I felt like I might be sick as the weight of this responsibility hit me in the stomach and I leaned forward to lessen the nausea.

"Don't you dare!" Philip side stepped nervously, "High King or no High King, I will buck you right off!"

I raised a hand to signify that I was alright, but I didn't trust myself to open my mouth.

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NATANI'S POV

I was on pins and needles! I had been out walking that morning and a deer had come and told me that she had heard that Edmund wasn't too far off and should be back by this evening! So that is why I was standing in front of a full length mirror, straightening my dress (dark blue, Edmund's favorite color), pulling my hair up into a mass of freshly curled light brown ringlets, and pinching my cheeks to get just the right amount of a blush to them. I stood back and smiled at my handiwork. He wouldn't be disappointed when he walked in.

The sound of hooves on the stone of the courtyard made my heart start beating like insanity and I took a deep breath to steady myself.

"Calm down, girl," I whispered to myself, "It's not like he's a stranger you're trying to impress…"

I giggled for no good reason and tried my best to maintain my composure as I walked downstairs. I wanted to run out and greet him but I held myself back and stood pin straight my hands held in front of my waist, the image of prim and proper. I wanted to be beautiful and perfect at least for a few second before we got back into our sarcastic selves.

The castle doors opened slowly and my stomach started doing flips as soon as I he stepped in. I drank in the very sight of him, dark and brooding looking as ever, his black hair was anything but neat, his crown off balance as always, his legs slightly muddied from travel. He looked perfect to me.

Apparently he thought the same of me because his jaw fell open and he scanned me from head to toe, his dark eyes widened in shock. Yeah…I had never really primped up before…EVER.

"Lion's mane…" he whispered softly, taking a step closer as he removed his riding gloves. "Natani…you're…"

He never finished that statement because he had reached me by that time. His hands rested gently on my shoulders, like he was afraid I could shatter or something. I found myself staring right into those gorgeous chocolate eyes I loved so much, my knees threatened to give out. He must have noticed because he pulled me close so I didn't even have to stand and kissed me. It wasn't a rushed kiss, it wasn't urgent or rough, but it was…needy? I guess that was a good word.

"Natani…" he whispered when we broke apart, "I have to tell you something."

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I couldn't believe it. Edmund was High King of Narnia in the wake of his siblings' sudden departures? We were sitting on the edge of my bed in my room discussing what he had experienced on the hunt. I could tell he was afraid of this new position but I knew he would make a fantastic High King and I told him so many times over the course of our night. Once he had told me all the details he possibly could, I took his hands in mine and gave him a brave and encouraging smile.

"Edmund," I said sternly, "I will always have your back. High King or penniless peasant!"

He looked at me with the look I've seen many times and he pushed a strand of hair back from my face. It was that look I had so longed to see again ever since he had left on the hunt; absolute peace and adoration. It always came just before a particularly passionate kiss and I eagerly beat him to it. I caught a look of surprise on his face before his eyes closed slowly and he kissed me back with a force I had only experiences once before…the night I had very nearly assassinated him. That thought seemed funny in my brain, I couldn't imagine being without him now.

I felt his right hand run down my back to my waist as he pulled me closer to him and his left hand tangles in the pile of curls on my head. Somehow, I don't know how it is that men can't multitask until it comes to moments like this, he gently pulled the pins that held it up out of my hair and it fell in waves over my shoulders. Edmund pulled back a second and looked at me with a smile.

"That's so much better," he whispered, his voice was gruff, "I can actually see my girl underneath all this."

I giggled and he pulled me back in, this time his tongue slipped between my lips and I realized that this was also a feeling I attributed back to that day in the woods. I hadn't had time or reason to enjoy this back then, but this time I tried my wings and added my tongue to the dance. I felt him tense in surprise at my sudden forwardness and felt him smile into my lips. I slid my hands up his neck and grasped the waves of his black hair on the back of his neck, he shivered. Oh…so I had FINALLY found one of those little "hot spots" he so often used against ME.

And he realized this, because he suddenly pulled back and pulled me closer so his lips could reach my collarbone. I gasped quietly and closed my eyes, reveling in the tingles that shot up my spine. Oh…oh this had to stop!

"Ed," I whispered, "We need to…"

But I couldn't seen to form my thoughts into words as his teeth nipped a trail up my neck, it's like my brain was shutting down. Nope, nope, nope, not good at all!

"Please stop," was the only thing I could say.

Thank Aslan, he pulled back and looked at me funny. I felt terrible for stopping him, but I knew it was had to happen.

"I'm so sorry, Ed, but…we should calm down for a second," I tried to steady my breathing.

Edmund's lips brushed my neck again.

"Mmmm, why?" he whispered.

I knew he was doing it on purpose, he knew how to work me. I grabbed a handful of his hair and gently pulled him back. He didn't resist, but looked disappointed.

"Because," I said serious, "We're not married…yet. Please, it's nothing personal. But…I don't want to spoil anything by rushing into this."

Edmund bit hit bottom lip, pretty hard it looked like.

"Oh, Natani!" he said softly, "I wasn't TRYING to pressure you. I'm so sorry. You know I would NEVER try to…I just…I wasn't really thinking…right."

I smiled and took his face in my hands.

"Edmund, calm down!" I laughed, kissing him softly. "I wasn't accusing you. I just wanted to make it clear."

He nodded and I gave him a tap on both cheeks.

"Now, " I said with a giggle, "Can you please move your hand?"

He looked down and his eyes got really big. Somehow, and neither of us knew how or when, his right hand had ended up gripping the inner thigh of my left leg. He slowly lessened the pressure and removed it.

"I kind of feel like a jerk right now," he whispered, "And I think maybe I should…go."

He stood to leave but I pulled him back down and pushed him onto his back. I snuggled into his side.

"I didn't say I wanted you to leave," I said, "I missed you so much. Please, stay with me tonight?"

He sighed heavily and stood up quickly.

"Nope," he said shaking his head, "Not a good idea. You're messing with powers beyond your wildest imagination and so…yeah I think I shouldn't be in the same room with you at this time."

He gave me a smile and a wink and bowed before he backed out the door. I smiled as it closed and decided that maybe it wasn't such a good idea, after all. No matter HOW good the idea sounded.

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There's your start! This sequel is officially up and going!

Reviews are awesome and appreciated! :D