Chapter 1

Aravis had just been proposed to by Prince Cor. As soon it was announced, Queen Susan took over the plans for the wedding ceremony and they were to have it at Cair Paravel. Aravis did not really like planning things so she was glad the Queen took over but there was one thing which she must do without The Gentle Queen help.

High King Peter had just arrived. He had been gone on a very long trip to settle a disagreement. He would have sent Edmund out because being the Just King he usually settled treaties with other countries. But they had specially asked for the High King and anyway, Edmund was dealing with some war threats. He had not announced to anyone that he was home as of yet.

He had just come in because he was very tired and his men were woren out as well. He also wanted to rest before he was put in charge of anything. He had sat down at his throne being tired and worren out and would have fallen asleep within a matter of minutes.

Aravis came into the throne room just then. Aravis saw Peter with his eyes closed siting on his throne as soon as she entered the room. '' I am sorry,'' she replied cursited and then turned to leave.

But Peter who had heard her opened his eyes and called out,''No, Lady Aravis you wanted something, do not let me stop you.'' Aravis turned around and cursited again.''Your Majesty, I do not want to disturb, but I asked the men at the stables if you had come home yet, and they said you had. But I can ask you another time, I am sure you are tired now.''

The High King Peter put up his hand to stop her from leaving again. ''Lady Aravis, it's alright. Please stay, and ask what you will. I can always sleep at a later time. Your question or request must be urgent.'' Aravis looked at him. ''Well, if you are sure, my King. I am engaged to Prince Cor...''

The Magnificent smiled at her, ''Congratulations, Lady Aravis!'' Aravis looked confused, ''No one told you, I asumed you had been told...'' ''Well, I just did arrive home.'' laughed Peter. Lady Aravis smiled nervously. ''My father as you know, died last year, and I have no one to take me down the aisle. Could you...Your Majesty, take me down the aisle?''

The High King Peter looked surprised and delighted. ''Well, of course, Lady Aravis, I am delighted that you would chose me, to replace your father's place. We will be there.'' Aravis smiled nervously again curstied and replied,'' Thank you, my King.'' She turned to go. ''Wait, Lady, where does this wedding take place?'' Peter questioned curiously.

''Cair Paravel.'' was the response. Peter nodded, yawned and bowed and sat back down. When the Royal family came in, they found him fast asleep or as he said later ''merely resting his eyes.'' Lucy ran to her older brother being overjoyed that he was home and hugged him yelling,'' Peter!''

Susan rebuked her,''Lucy, remember your age!'' ''You always have to be so stuck up don't you.'' Ed replied patting his sister on back and going to heartily shake Peter's hand. ''Welcome back oh High King Peter the Magnificent, Emperor of the Lone Islands, Lord of Cair Paravel,and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Lion, my fair brother.''

Peter yawned, ''Ed...'' Susan '' Well, we need to keep our dignity. We are Kings and Queens you know.'' Ed replied causally with,'' Ah, that's why there was a mermaid in the bathtub, our dignity.'' He flickered his eyes over to Peter to catch his reaction. Lucy unnocited by her siblings looked a bit gulity. Susan shook her head,''I still don't understand how she got in there.''

''We may never know,...So, Peter tell us how did your trip go?'' responded Lucy.