Author's Note: This is my first ever The Chronicles of Narnia fanfic. Well not really considering that I already wrote a fanfic about Peter and Susan which I would not be able to upload here just yet. Anyways, I hope you like it! Oh yeah, before I forget, Peter is 9 years old, Edmund's 6 and Lucy's 5 in this story. Susan will come in the next chapter. And, Peter and Edmund are the only Pevensies here. Lucy and Susan aren't so it's not really incest. COMPLETELY AU.

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY. C.S. LEWIS OWNS EVERYTHING FROM THIS WONDERFUL UNIVERSE.

Chapter One

Hellos and Goodbyes

"It's difficult to say hello because it always ends with a goodbye."

It was the first day of spring. The white snow had gone off along with the winter season. Trees were beginning to grow leaves once again. The first blossoms opened their colorful petals, showing off their fresh beauty to the world. The velvet-like grass was dewy and green. Songs of birds could be heard yet again. And most of all, the sun's rays glowed beneath the horizon in the east as it prepares itself to rise.

A small boy was sitting alone on the front porch steps of his home at the early hours of the morning. He was wearing a thick jacket since the air was still chilly. He had always loved to watch the sun rise during the springtime and his parents and older brother were also irritated with him when he kept on asking when spring would come considering that it arrived late that year. He sighed to himself and he could already see his breath. Suddenly he heard someone.

"Hello!" a small voice said. The boy turned his head to see where the voice was coming from. His deep brown eyes fell upon a little girl with short auburn hair that framed her round face perfectly.

"H-hi," he mumbled shyly, not wanting to be rude.

The girl walked towards him and sat down by his side.

"What 'cha doing here so early?" she asked curiously.

"I like watching the sun rise, how about you?"

"I can't sleep anymore. I'm Lucy, by the way, Lucy Bennett." She extended out her hand.

"I'm Edmund Pevensie. It's nice to meet you, Lucy." He took her hand and shook it gently.

"Same here."

"So you're Mr. Bennett's granddaughter?"

"No. He's just my great uncle. I stayed with him in the holidays since my mum and dad told me that Uncle Ben was getting lonely and misses me."

"Don't you feel lonely? I mean, in my opinion, Mr. Bennett looks really rude. One time when I greeted him, he shouted at me for stepping on his yard. Since then, I never spoke to him again."

"Well, he is kind of rude and boring but he's also actually fun to be with. You see, he's been acting very strange after the death of Aunt Lily. When I came home one day, I saw him crying over her picture. Mum said that besides the fact that Aunt Lily's gone, Uncle Ben's also lonely because they never had babies. That's why he wanted me to come here."

"Oh I'm sorry I never knew."

Edmund and Lucy sat in silence after a couple of minutes. They watched as the sun made its way up at the sky, providing light and warmth to the earth.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Lucy asked dreamily.

"Yes it is," Edmund replied in awe.

"Come on!" Lucy exclaimed, as she stood up and grabbed Edmund's hand.

"Where are we going?" Edmund asked.

"Just follow me!"

Lucy led Edmund passed the many huge trees to the old dilapidated bridge.

"What are we doing here?"

"So we could watch the sun rise better," Lucy answered, matter-of-factly as she sat down at the edge of the bridge.

"Are you sure this is safe?" Edmund asked, worried that the bridge might collapse at any time.

"I guess so," Lucy said.

Edmund sat beside her. The lake was calm and they could hear its silent waters moving about. The rustle of the wind against the trees' branches filled the surroundings. All of a sudden, Edmund heard creaking noises.

Lucy stood up and as she did, Edmund shouted, "No!" But it was too late, the edge of the bridge caved in, with them falling onto the freezing water.

Edmund swam to the surface. He pushed his wet raven black hair away from his eyes to see where Lucy was.

"Lucy! Lucy!" He called out but there was no answer. He had never been so terrified in his entire life. He didn't know why but he was afraid to lose Lucy. He should be, obviously, because if she dies, it will be his entire fault. Yet, he wasn't thinking about that, he felt as if a part of him would die if Lucy dies.

"LUCY!" Edmund called again.

This time a shriek was heard from behind him. Edmund turned around and caught a glimpse of Lucy struggling for her survival before she sank. Edmund quickly dived. His vision was vague but he tried as hard as he could to find her.

And then, Edmund saw Lucy falling to the floor of the lake. He took out his hand and reached for hers but she was too far from him so he decided to swim deeper. His lungs were getting weak because of him lacking enough oxygen, but he did not care anymore.

Edmund reached out one more time and with luck, he was able to take her hand. He swam as fast as he could to reach the surface. Edmund carried Lucy up at the remains of the bridge and laid her at the forest ground.

Edmund's heart pounded right out of his chest as he turned to the fallen angel lying motionless next to him. Tears stung in his eyes as he gently stroke her cheek.

"Please don't die. Please don't leave me," Edmund whispered.

As if his prayers were heard, Lucy fluttered her eyes open. She coughed hoarsely and said, "Ed?"

Such a powerful wave came over Edmund. He took her in his arms and cradled her gently.

"I'm here Lu," he said, "Don't you ever do that again."

"Thank you for saving my life," Lucy murmured, burying her face in his chest.

They stayed like that for a few minutes before Edmund suggested that they needed to change clothes. When they arrived, Edmund sighed upon seeing his brother sitting at the porch.

"Edmund Pevensie, where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere. And why are you wet?" his brother asked him.

"Oh come off it Peter, don't try to act like dad. It doesn't look good," Edmund said.

"When mum hears about this she's going to be so mad at you," Peter exclaimed.

"No! It's not Edmund's fault. I led him to the old bridge so we could watch the sunrise but it collapsed so we fell into the water. I nearly drowned but Edmund saved me," Lucy explained.

With this, Peter's heart softened. He had always wanted to have a baby sister but his parents brought Edmund instead.

"Well, we have to get you two off of those clothes," he said.

"I can't go inside my house. If Uncle Ben sees me, he would be very angry at me," Lucy mumbled, her teeth chattering.

"You can come inside for a while. Where's your bedroom?" Edmund asked.

"There." Lucy pointed at a window, "Why?"

"I'll climb up and get some of your clothes."

Edmund climbed up the tree near Lucy's bedroom. He grabbed on tightly to the branches.

"Edmund be careful!" Lucy shouted from below.

"Ed, hold on!" Peter said.

Edmund soon reached the last branch. He let go of it and clutched on to the windowpane.

"EDMUND!" Lucy cried when she saw Edmund hanging.

"Don't let go," Peter reminded him.

Edmund swung his legs and was able to enter the window in one piece. Lucy's bedroom was small. It had light pink walls and it was clean. There was a bed, a desk and a wardrobe. He opened it and took some of Lucy's clothes at random. He closed it then jumped through the window.

"Here you go," Edmund said, handing Lucy her clothing.

"Thanks Ed," Lucy said.

Peter took the two inside. Edmund went to his room to change while Lucy went to the empty guestroom.

"I have to go. Uncle Ben's awake. He might get worried," Lucy said after she and Edmund had finished.

"I'll see you later, Lu," Edmund said.

Lucy waved her hand before returning to her own home.

Many hours later, Edmund sat on a branch of a sturdy old oak tree. He was now watching the sunset.

"You could fall from there, you know," a voice said from under him.

Edmund turned his head down and saw Lucy standing there, a wide smile plastered on her face.

"I'd risk my chances," he said before he climbed down the tree.

"How are you?" He asked.

"I'm fine but sad at the same time," Lucy answered.

"Why?" Edmund questioned.

"Mum and dad called hours ago. They said that I need to go now," Lucy explained as she dropped on the ground.

"What are you talking about? You can't leave yet. We just met," Edmund said.

"I know." Lucy sighed sadly as Edmund sat down.

"That's not fair!" he exclaimed angrily.

"Don't worry. I know we'll see each other again."

"I hope so."

Silence surrounded the two for a few minutes.

"Oh before I forget," Lucy said, breaking the silence. She dug her pocket and took a silver necklace with a round-shaped pendant, "I'd like you to have this."

Edmund furrowed his brows and said, "I can't take this. It's yours."

"But I want you to have it so that you'll never forget me." Lucy took his hand and placed the necklace there.

"Why do you trust me so much?" Edmund asked.

"You saved me and you've been so nice to me. You're the best friend I could have ever asked for. It's too bad though I have to leave," Lucy answered.

Edmund smiled but his eyes were heartbreaking.

"Thank you Lucy."

Out of the blue, an idea popped out of his head. He quickly stood up and ran inside the house but not before he said, "Whatever happens, don't go yet, I'll be right back," to Lucy who was completely bewildered.

In mere seconds, Edmund was back.

"Since you gave your necklace, I'd like to give you this," Edmund said, showing a dog tag to her, "It belonged to my grandfather and he gave it to me before his death. He was a soldier during the World War I. My father carved my name on it. It's my prized possession."

"Wait, you can't give me your prized possession," Lucy said.

"I want you to have it because I know you'd take care of it more than I would. I'm careless, you see, and might lose it."

"If that's the case then, I will forever keep this as a reminder of you and our friendship."

Edmund wrapped his arms around Lucy and kissed the top of her head lovingly. They broke apart when they heard Mr. Bennett call Lucy and sounds of a car.

"Good bye Edmund."

"Good bye Lucy."

Edmund watched as Lucy ran to Mr. Bennett who carried her trunk. A tall man went out of the car and lift Lucy off of her feet. Her laughter echoed in Edmund's ears. Mr. Bennett gave Lucy one last hug before she finally entered the car. Inside, Lucy looked out at the back window of the car. Her eyes were fixed at Edmund. She smiled faintly as she waved her hand. Edmund waved from afar, his gaze never leaving the car until it was already gone, gone like the sun that had sunk underneath the horizon.

That night, Edmund lay on his bed sadly, his right hand holding Lucy's necklace. Just then, his father entered the room.

"Are you all right, Eddie?" he asked.

"I guess so," Edmund replied sheepishly.

"Is something wrong? You can tell me if you want to," Mr. Pevensie said.

Edmund had always been their father's favorite as Peter was their mother's. He would tell his father all his worries and problems which Mr. Pevensie listened with all ears.

"Well, you see dad, I made friends with Lucy Bennett, Mr. Bennett's great-niece. She was really nice to me and when I was with her, it was as if I could do anything. When we went to the old bridge at the lake, it collapsed and we fell into the water. I felt so scared, dad. I was not afraid of dying but I was anxious at the thought of losing Lucy. Then, I saved her. I thought she was already dead because she wasn't breathing anymore but then, she opened her eyes." Edmund was telling his father with such eagerness and joy; his face glowing brightly.

"But," Here comes the sad part, Edmund thought, "Lucy…Lucy left. She said that her mum and dad had to pick her up after the holidays. She gave me this locket, dad so that I won't forget her. I gave her grandfather's dog tag. I'm sorry if I did," Edmund said.

"Don't be sorry, son. You didn't do anything wrong. I'm proud of you for being that strong to give something that you value the most. I'm sorry though that Lucy left," Mr. Pevensie said.

"I just can't understand it, dad. I mean Lucy has been there since the start of the holidays and I didn't even cease the chance to get to know her better and I met Lucy only this morning but I feel as if I have known her for so long. Does it sound stupid?" Edmund asked.

"No, Eddie. I think its destiny," his father answered simply yet wisely.

"What do you mean?"

"You'll understand better when you're older. But for now, hold on to that locket. I know she'll get back to you really soon." Edmund's eyes brightened at this.

"Do you think so?"

"I don't think. I know so. Good night, Eddie."

"Good night, dad."

Mr. Pevensie kissed Edmund's forehead. He then went to fix Peter's blanket and kissed his head as well. He head out for the door and closed it.

Edmund opened the locket and saw a picture of Lucy. He sighed as he shut it once again.

But even though they were separated from one another, Edmund knew that wherever they may be in the future, their hearts would lead them back to each others' arms.

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