All's Fair In Love

Chapter One

Peter walked into Caspian for the 5th time that day.

"What is your problem?" Caspian asked, sickened of the way Peter had been treating him.

"You're my problem." Peter retorted.

"How am I your problem? The castle turn out wasn't my idea."

"You didn't stick to the plan as you were supposed to. That is how." Peter and Caspian stared at each other for a long time, each trying to overcome their hatred.

Peter had been blaming Caspian, since they met, for everything. He couldn't face the truth. He was wrong. It was his fault. Caspian had been there when he could not. He gathered the army and had done a fine job in getting them to trust him. Peter should be proud of Caspian, but instead blaming him for his own stupid actions.

Peter finally looked away from Caspian's eyes. If he looked any longer he may have not been able to stop himself from doing what in his heart pained when he thought about it. He was so in love with the man it was hardly bearable. He longed to touch his skin, his lips, and his hair. He longed to breath in his scent. He longed to kiss his lips with burning read passion. He longed to love and be loved by him.

So, naturally he did the only thing that he could do, and that was to blame him, hate him, and annoy him.

"Never mind." Peter finally turned away from him and walked away. He couldn't fight Caspian, he just couldn't.

Edmund walked up to Caspian. "Are you alright?" he asked Caspian after his brother was out of site.

"Yes. Though, I don't understand." Caspian's eyes showed his confusion.

Edmund did his best to explain. "Pete is just frustrated. He doesn't actually blame you; he just wishes that he could be their hero again. Glory definitely isn't everything to Pete, but when he was High King, he was treated with the highest respect and he wished to acclaim them again, even yours. When you didn't follow his orders, he became disturbed and he felt like he had no control and he is used to that. His role as High King earned him the respect and dedication of himself and all of his followers. He wishes 

to feel that again and with you here they respect you as much as they do him. I think he just needs time to adjust to the fact that he needs to share." Edmund chuckled at the end. He patted Caspian's shoulder and walked away.

Caspian was surprised at the knowledge one so young had possessed. He had taken Edmunds explanation into consideration and had come up with a plan. He would find a way to talk with Peter.

Peter was asleep when he was awakened by a hand on his mouth. He looked to see Caspian as the culprit. Caspian released his mouth and put his finger to his own mouth to ensure silence. He then motioned Peter to follow him. Reluctantly, Peter did as he was asked.
Outside the Aslan's How, Peter asked, "What do you want?"

"I wanted to apologize. I think I understand you a little better after thinking about it. I do not wish to take your position, but I do think it wise to at least listen to the options of your people, including me." Caspian explained.

'Damn it! How can I blame him when he speaks perfect sense?' Peter thought to himself. "Thank you for explaining yourself to me. I will take it into consideration and put it into development of my character.

Caspian nodded and to walk back into the Cavern. "I apologize for waking you." With that, he left.

Peter stayed in the same spot for a period of time. How would he keep his feelings at bay? Blaming Caspian was the only thing that had kept him sane.

Peter was lost in his thoughts and didn't even notice that he was being watched. The scout had been watching Peter for a while and when he came to the conclusion that he wasn't going to move any time soon, he came up with the idea to kidnap him. He prepared an arrow and aimed it at the High King's right arm. He had walked slowly, closer to him so that he had more accurate aim. After feeling close enough, he shot the arrow.

Peter groaned at the pain. It didn't hurt as much as a blade cut to him and was able to hold in the scream, but wished that he hadn't. The scout tied Peter and forced him upon his steed. Peter did his best to squirm and to scream, but was unsuccessful when he was knocked unconscious.

Though the rider didn't know that someone had heard Peter's screams.

"King Edmund! Edmund!" Caspian yelled at Edmund to wake up.

"Just five more minutes Pete." Edmund groaned.

"Edmund! Peter's in trouble!" Caspian was desperate. He needed Edmund to wake up.



"What? Caspian? What happened?" Edmund was fully awake after hearing his brother was in trouble.

"He was taken by a scout of Miraz. I'm afraid of what they will do to him." Caspian explained.

"Why didn't you help him? If you saw it happen you could have done something to help protect him!" Edmund yelled.

"I'm sorry sire. There was nothing that I could do. By the time I heard Peter yell, he was knocked unconscious and the rider was riding away. That's why I came to get you."

"Alright, I'm sorry." Edmund was sincere in his apology. He just got overprotective with his family as Peter did. "Where do you suppose they've taken him, to the river or the Castle?"

"I'm not entirely sure. I would imagine the castle because that is where the dungeons are, but the army is on the move to invade. Miraz may just keep Peter with him."

"Then we are to have a scout of our own to go to the castle and look for Peter. I will look for him at Miraz's camp." Edmund determined.
"I will go to the castle. I know every passage and every secret ally. You be careful my king." Caspian bowed to Edmund and gathered his horse. He didn't even put on a saddle or reins.

"Good luck!" Edmund yelled after Caspian.