Once a Queen of Narnia

by Lady Eivel

Before leaving for the Professor's house, Lucy writes one last letter to her sister.

Once a Queen of Narnia.

"To the glittering Eastern Sea, I give you Queen Susan the Gentle."

Remember that, Susan? Remember that day when we were crowned?

You don't, do you? You've forgotten everything.

Oh, sure you have your exams, your glowing reports at the end of each term.

Sure, you have the social knowledge to succeed in this world.

But you don't remember the important stuff. Not anymore.

Or maybe you do. Maybe you're just hiding. Hiding from what, Susan? What does that mask of cosmetics conceal? I bet it's my big sister.

What have you done to her? Oh Susan, what have they done to you?

Why have they taken away my big sister?

You were Queen Susan, once. In my mind, the real you still is. But the real you isn't there.

You're not gentle anymore.