Song of the Chapter: Good Ol' Days by the Script
You don't necessarily have to listen to it while you read, but for me, it fits the chapter. Hope you enjoy!
I glanced at the room around me. It used to be messy, considering that I'm a girl and is expected to be clean and orderly. Now, it was barren. I couldn't believe the war was finished. I couldn't believe that my uncle's Reign of Terror was over. I couldn't believe that I was finally going to see my beloved brother and best friend in the world again, Caspian. It seemed like ages when we were torn apart. When he had escaped when Miraz's had been born, and had been taken in by the Narnians. We've been apart for far too long.
"My princess, everything is ready for departure, we are now simply waiting for you," Landon, my brother's servant had informed me. I nodded and told him to bring my luggage to the carriage. As much as I would love to stay here in this castle, the very castle where I had grew up in. It was time for a change, and I had to be with Caspian, for he's my only family left. It was time to move to the newly reconstructed Cair Paravel.
As I strode in the long hallways of the Telmarine castle, I couldn't help but feel sad and happy. Sad because I would have to leave all my friends behind and happy since I would now be able to see my brother and start a new life with no betrayal and wars. Once I was at the entrance, the townspeople started cheering my name. I saw my friends amongst the crowd and saw that they were crying. Just seeing that sight, it made a few tears leak out of my eyes. I gave them all a huge smile before mounting up my horse, Cornelia. They cleared a huge path for me and my comrades. After bidding our final farewells, we raced off to our destination, Cair Paravel.
After a whole day of endless riding, we smiled at the sight of the castle nearing us. We arrived at the grand entrance, and without a fuss, two huge centaurs opened the gate. I raced even faster, already excited to see my brother and the Old Kings and Queens. The people in the quadrangle were startled to see a mad woman racing her horse wildly into the castle. The fauns, who were guarding the main entrance of the castle, quickly opened the gate as I rode even faster not letting anyone stop me. The moment I entered, I haven't even noticed that a boy was in my way, and Cornelia halted forcefully causing me to leap forward and crashing into the boy. I closed my eyes and held my arms to my face as to shield my face.
I groaned as I felt the impact, although it was softened due to the fact I landed on the boy. I opened my eyes and I saw the most beautiful and enticing chocolate brown eyes. Suddenly, it felt like the world was long gone, and so was the gravity, it was just us two. I could stare in those eyes forever if I could, sadly I couldn't. I pushed myself off of him and muttered an apology. Within a fraction of a second, two girls and two boys busted the door open. The older girl, who was exceptionally beautiful loudly demanded "What is going on in here?!" She glanced to me, to the boy, to the entrance and to my horse. As I walked forward to explain myself, I glanced at the man who had long brown hair and a built body. Without thinking, I knew who he was and I raced towards him. He looked at me for a second before recognition flashed in his eyes and he ran to meet me halfway and engulfed me in a tight hug.
"Caspian, I missed you!" I whispered into his ear.
"Me too..." He let go of me and looked at the other four in the room who had confused expressions etched in their faces. But the older girl before, had the most envious expression in her face. I only smiled before Caspian stated "Um, my apologies. Peter, Susan, Edmund, Lucy, I gladly introduce to you my one and only sister, Princess Charlotte of Telmar."
I did a quick curtsy before uttering out "Just call me Charlotte, formalities are too... Well, formal. I am so sorry I had to go in like that. I was honestly just so excited. I may or may not have scared a few citizens out there, I am truly sorry."
"Not to mention you crashed into me," muttered the boy I had crashed into. I scurried to the boy who was still lying down. I chuckled before I helped him stand and checked his body if I had caused any bruise or injury.
They all laughed before the most attractive, blond guy stepped forward and said "No worries. Hello, Princess Charlotte, I'm High King Peter, the Magnificent, but just call me Peter" He held out his hand and I took his so that I would shake it, but instead he brought my hand to his mouth and lightly kissed it, which made me blush like mad. The next one was the envious, beautiful girl who was smiling now, "Now I finally meet the only other girl who holds Caspian's heart, his sister. Pleased to meet you, I'm Queen Susan the Gentle, I prefer if you call me Susan." I took my hand out for her to shake, but she only looked at me before grabbing my hand and pulling me in for a gentle hug. She really suited her title. The other girl, who looked to be about thirteen and looked so sweet and innocent, she grinned at me, "I'm Lucy." She rushed to me and grabbed in a tight hug much like Caspian's. I turned to the boy that I had bumped into before, "So you must be King Edmund the Just?"
He nodded before taking out his hand for me to shake.
"From what I heard and read, you are the best swordsman in all of Narnia"
"Guilty as charged" he smiled smugly.
"Would you mind if I test that out? And no matter what Caspian says here, I am the best swordswoman in all of Telmar"
"Charlotte" Caspian hissed before looking down in embarrassment as the rest were laughing.
"Challenge accepted" Edmund smiled as I took out my hand and shook his.
Once the introductions were finished and Cornelia was safely placed in the stables, they gave me a tour around Cair Paravel, and let's just say it would probably take weeks or months for me to familiarize myself with the huge castle.
"This is you room," Susan opened the beautifully carved mahogany door and presented to me the most beautiful room I have ever seen. It was much more lavish than my old room, which was impossible since I decorated my old room myself.
"Oh my gosh..." I entered the room with wide eyes. Suddenly, Susan had a worried expression and spoke "Why? Do you not like it? I decorated it myself along with the help of Caspian since he knows what is to your liking"
I turned around to face her and said "Like it?!" I engulfed her into a tight hug, "I love it!" I released her and saw relief and happiness flash across her eyes. The wall was white in the top before it mixed into a light blue reminding me of the sky and the clouds. The bed was a beautiful and shiny brown and the sheets and pillows were cream with intricate floral designs while the duvet was nice pale blue. There were three other doors inside my room and I dashed to the nearest one.
"I hope you don't mind, I already had the maids fabricate your dresses. I had asked your previous tailor to send in your measurements, I do hope they fit well." I opened the closet and a rainbow of dresses popped out. Rows of shoes and accessories were lined up just beneath the clothes.
"I know we haven't known each other for a long time, but can I just say? I love you!"
She chuckled before Caspian entered and said "I'm afraid you can't say that, because it is my duty to say it," he calmly placed a soft kiss on her lips. I only stared at them in fake disgust before muttering "Eww, cooties."
I walked inside the door near the walk-in closet and saw the bathroom. For a moment I had thought I had stepped into the ocean. There was a pearly white tub and there was also the shower. It had a blue green background that made it seem like waves. Can my room get any better?
I opened the last door to find that it was a balcony. It had a wooden swing, and the chains of the swing were wrapped carefully by vines and delicate forget-me-nots and white lilies. It had a view of the ocean and Owlwood. I placed my hands in the white stone railing and closed my eyes, just breathing in the smell of salty air and feel the fresh wind hit with my face.
"I take it you like your room?" Susan mused.
"No... I love my old room, but this room, it's a thousand times better than my old room. No amount of words could compare to how I feel about this room. For the first time in my life, I am speechless!"
She chuckled before saying "I'm glad you feel that way. Why don't you go take a rest? You've had a long day. If you have any questions, Lucy's room is just beside yours to the left. We'll wake you later when it's time for supper."
I muttered a thanks before yawning and jumping onto my bed and letting the overwhelming feeling of sweet slumber take over.
It's definitely been a long time since I had been enticed by Narnia and its story and characters. This is my first fanfic about Narnia, I hope you like it. Tell me what you think! Comments, suggestions and violent reactions are deeply appreciated! :D
And who do you think should portray Charlotte? Let me know who!
Lots of Love,
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