Disclaimer: The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as its characters belong to C.S Lewis, Disney and Walden Media. Therefore I own nothing other than the plot and some invented characters.
Title: Can love find its way in a month?
Rating: M for later chapters
Warnings: some scenes in the future and language.
Important: This is based on the second movie, not on the books. It takes place after Caspian's coronation and before the Pevensies have to go back home.
Genres: romance, humour
Pairings: SusanxCaspian, PeterxOC, EdmundxOC (maybe)
Summary: Aslan has given the Pevensies a month to stay in Narnia, but has he foreseen what can happen in that month? Movie-verse. SusanxCaspian, PeterxOC.
Hello! I'm new here so please be nice to me if this story sucks... I decided to write this fic after I got terribly disappointed with the ending of Prince Caspian. I couldn't believe Susan left someone like that... and he didn't stop her!! Honestly what else is needed after a kiss for this guy to grab her arm and tell her to stay with him!
Anyway, here's my view on how things should have been. Just my opinion in case.
Dialogs are between "—"and thoughts are in bolds
Just in case english is my second language, so sorry if it's not correct in some parts.
Enjoy and review!!
Chapter 1: Relatives and lots of yelling.
It was the next day from the festivities of the coronation and the telmarine castle slowly went back to its normal activities, even thought the servants and the people in general seemed to be happier. Even the weather seemed to be enjoying the newly brought peace, as the sun shone brightly and there wasn't a single cloud in the crystal sky.
The four Pevensies were gathered in Lucy's room, talking on what they were going to do in the month Aslan gave them to stay in Narnia. "Well, first we have to help as much as we can to get Narnia in peace" said Peter, "And also share some experience with Caspian". Everybody agreed on that, but it was Lucy who expressed the need they were all thinking for. "We have to enjoy Narnia while we can, as we don't know when we're coming back again" she said sadly. The siblings stayed silent, all of them thinking on the dreaded time of their departing. The silence was interrupted by a knock on the door, followed by the presence of the recently crowned king. "Your Majesties, would you care to join me for breakfast?" he said in his spanish-like accent. "Breakfast!!" came a yell from Edmund, followed by a "Finally" from Peter. Both kings ran past Caspian in direction of the dining room. "Men, food is all they think about" said Lucy as Susan and Caspian laughed at this. The 3 of them joined Peter and Edmund who didn't even wait for them to start their meals. "Whaf tooh you foh long? Said Edmund with half a scone in his mouth. "Edmund!! Don't speak with your mouth full!" said Susan. "We are 'ungry Fufan" said Peter trying not to spit some of his croissant. "Oh, dear... I really wonder where your modals are". Caspian was watching this exchange interestedly as he never saw such familiar environment.
Breakfast passed between laughs and stories, and some other yelling about modals. Caspian felt so involved with this family, in this short time they became his, and he hoped they felt the same way.
Not long after they had finished and Peter and Edmund were full, a soldier came with a message to Caspian. "My King, there's a small troop of soldiers approaching the castle coming from the south; they seem to be escorting someone. they haven't given any signal of attack" the soldier said after bowing at the king. "Then, let them in, I'll be in the entrance in a few minutes" said Caspian standing up. "We are coming with you" said Peter imitating him. They all rose from the table and went to wait in the entrance, and waited for the visitors to arrive.
The big wooden doors from the castle opened, and a small group of soldiers flanking each side of a little chariot advanced. A few meters from where the kings and queens waited, they stopped. "Greetings from the kingdom of Archeland, Your Majesties" said one of the soldiers with a bow. The door of the chariot opened and another soldier helped the person inside to descend from it. It was a girl, not older than Susan. She was dressed in a deep burgundy dress with a golden corset and decorations that pooled at her feet. Her olive skin had a golden tan that gave her a special glow, her dark chocolate hair was falling free on her back reaching her waist and she had some fine golden chains breaded in some of her locks. Her eyes were the same colour of her hair but irradiated peaceful warmth. "Maram!! Is it you?? Oh my... you're so different!!" said Caspian as he went to squeeze the girl in his arms.
Susan felt a tingle of jealousy with the sudden affection display Caspian was showing the girl. Turning her head to her side, he saw that Peter had his mouth semi-open staring intently at the girl, not even blinking. "You're drooling" she said poking his side with her elbow. He blinked a couple of times and went back to his formal posture. Caspian turned to them smiling radiantly. "This is Maram, my little sister". The jealousy in Susan instantly disappeared with this news. "Oh! We didn't know you had a sister, Caspian!" She's so pretty!!" said Lucy. Caspian turned to his sister. "These are the Kings and Queens of Old, sister; they came to help me defeat Miraz!" he said excitedly. Maram turned to them and kneeled in front of them. "I thank you a lot for helping my brother and saving this land" she said in softer telmarine accent. Lucy went to her and kneeled next to her "There is not need to kneel, your dress is going to get ruined!" she said with a big smile. Maram smiled back at her and stood up. They all entered to the castle to chat more comfortably.
"So tell us, where were you all this time?" asked Susan. "Well, I was in Archeland. Miraz sent me there a few years ago, because I was becoming a bother to him. I knew that he had something to do in my father's death, so after some time he got tired of it and decided to send me to a distant land. The honourable King Gaetan received me and treated me very well; he too, suspected that my father was murdered by Miraz. And then rumours started to fly to us, saying that Caspian was missing and Miraz being named king, oh dear! I was so worried for you brother! Then, another rumour came by, that Aslan had sent help to Narnia. It was then when I decided that I should come, but the king though it was too risky, that my life was in danger. But I couldn't resist not knowing what was happening in here, so two days ago I told the king I was coming and he lent me the chariot and a small army, so he knew I was safe, and well here I am" related Maram, "But know is me who wants to know more about you"
"There's nothing too interesting about us, we are just a normal family" said Edmund nonchalantly "I'm Edmund, by the way" and with that he took his hand out. "It's a pleasure, Edmund" spoke Maram shaking his hand. "Ed, you don't shake a girls hand, you kiss it" said Peter taking Maram's hand and planting a small kiss on it. The telmarine princess blushed deeply at this gesture. "I think I'll understand when ill be older" whispered Lucy to Susan. "Well this is the first time I see Peter being willingly challant. We will have to ask him later, right? Susan whispered back. Peter dropped the small hand in his and gave a quick polite nod to the princess. "I'm Peter", he said
smiling. "Dear sister, you must be tired, do you want to rest a little bit?" Caspian called a servant and ordered a bath to be prepared. "I think you fancy a warm bath and clean clothes", "Sounds excellent".
The next morning, they royals were all dispersed around the castle. Caspian and Edmund were having a chess game, which Edmund was winning easily. "Does Peter act that polite with every girl he meets?" asked Caspian. Edmund made his move and answered, "Check. I don't know, he has never really paid attention to any girl before, but I think we both can find out" he said the last part with a mischievous glint in his eyes. Caspian nodded. "And may I ask how are we going to find that out?" "I'm still on that part... ooh! now that I remember I wanted to talk to you about something" With this, Caspian looked up to Edmund, as the young king's voice became suddenly serious. He indicated him to continue speaking. "I've been noticing the looks you give to Susan, King Caspian, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, bet Pete has too". Colour drained from the king's face at this statement. Sure, he did steal glances at the gentle queen, but was he so obvious? "umm... is that a bad thing?" he said looking for some sign of anger in Edmund's face. "Not for me at least, maybe Peter will act a little protective, but he'll come around. Check mate" said the just king laughing.
In his room, Peter was leaning on the window enjoying the refreshing summer breeze. His mind kept thinking on a certain princess in the castle. "What's with me! She's like any of the other princesses I've met before, why do I have to act so dumb in front of her!" he said aloud. "Well, for now I don't have time to think about a princess", and a very beautiful at that, he added in his mind. He held that thought for a moment, he was not supposed to think that! He barely knew the girl, that sole thought was ridiculous. Brushing that from his mind, he focused on choosing some appropriate clothes for the day, he intended to practice with his sword today, so he needed something light and practical. He rummaged through his wardrobe and found a white cotton shirt and simple brown trousers, perfect for a morning in the outsides.
Lucy and Susan were sitting in the balcony in Susan's room, talking about the yesterday's events. "I think Maram is really beautiful, don't you think Su?" asked Lucy in a casual tone while untying her hair. "She is indeed. She does look a lot like Caspian" answered Susan, her mind drifting to the handsome telmarine king. He had something that kept her admiring him more and more everyday. How she loved that accent of his and those warm chocolate eyes that gave her that unexplainable feeling in her stomach and those goose bumps she felt whenever he was close. "Susan! You're not listening to me!" said an annoyed Lucy. "I asked you if you noticed how Peter looked at Maram, but you were far, far away in your mind". "Oh yes I did! He was acting very weird! Do you think he fancies her?" Lucy tapped her chin with her finger "I don't know, but its going to be nice teasing him with it"
Some time after that, they all gathered in the dining room for breakfast. Caspian kept stealing glances at Susan, but not so frequently. Peter noticed this and became quite irritated, why was he staring so much at his sister?? He made a mental note to have a nice little chat with him later. After noticing that he had unceremoniously tortured his poor piece of baguette, he resumed his eating. As much as he wanted to avoid looking at a certain telmarine princess, his eyes moved but their own will, this, of course, didn't pass unnoticed by Caspian, who said: "My sister is looking lovely, isn't it Peter?" He raised his eyes to look at the new king for some seconds and turned to the princess. It was true, her light blue dress gave her a unique radiance and her hair was tied up in a simple bun, but she still looked extremely beautiful. "You are very right indeed, she looks splendid" he said in a croaked voice. He literally wanted to hit smack himself, he couldn't believe he said that. He finished his meal fast and excused himself from the
table. He got out as fast as his feet could take him without running and finally got himself to his quiet practicing spot.
A few minutes later, Edmund approached him. "Do you mind some company?" he asked his older brother. "Not at all" said the sweaty king. They both starting duelling, the only sound heard was the metal crashing together. "Peter can I make you a question?" asked Edmund when they were taking a break a few moments after. "Speak". "Is it just me or you fancy Princess Maram". He smiled as his brother blushed furiously and chuckled. "Shut up, Ed, I do not fancy her." Said Peter trying to sound calm. "Oh, then all the glancing and chivalry meant nothing?" came Lucy's voice from behind a tree. "Lu! You're going to kill me one of these days!" shouted Peter. Edmund cut across him. "There's not need to shout at her, Pete" he said. Peter turned to his little sister and apologized. "Look we've got some company" said Edmund at the sight of Maram. "Come on Lu, let's check the view over there". With that he took Lucy's hand and left Peter alone with Maram. "It's a nice afternoon, isn't it?" said Maram in a casual tone. "Yes, it is" whispered Peter. He was having a hard time trying to say something nice, but nothing occurred to him. The silence grew bigger till the princess spoke: "Um.. well... looks like Your Majesty wants to be alone, excuse me" and with that she started walking in direction of the castle. She run up the stairs and entered quickly to the library, where she met her old professor. "Your Majesty, are you alright?" said Professor Cornelius from his desk. Maram sat in one of the chairs and tried to calm down. "I think that the High King doesn't like to be in my presence, Professor" she whispered sadly. The professor rose from his seat and came closer to the girl. "My dear Princess, I doubt it, the High King is a very nice person, he is capable of hating no one, and you are very adorable, maybe it was not a good moment" he said calmly. "Well he always exits the room little after I arrive, and that troubles me, I did nothing wrong, did I professor?". "I don't believe it's because of your presence, My Lady, but I can make you a humble recommendation, give his space to the king, maybe he is in need of it". The telmarine girl thanked her professor and went to her room. He opened the door and found Susan waiting for her. "Hello, I thought that maybe we could have a talk and get to know eachother better, if you don't mind" said the gentle queen. "No, not at all, I'm actually honoured" answered the girl timidly. As they started talking, both found out that they had a lot in common. They talked for quite a long time, sharing laughs and thoughts. Susan felt great, she finally had someone her age to talk about. "Susan, may I ask you something?" said Maram softly. "Yes sure go on". "Well.. um.. your brother, Peter, he doesn't seem to like me really" commented the telmarine. "I don't think so, he has a lot of things going on his mind, but don't worry, he'll get around. He's an ass sometimes". Maram laughed at this. There was a knock on the door and then Lucy appeared in the room. "I see you were having fun without me!" Said Lucy feigning to be mad. She entered the room closing the door and joining the other two girls in the bed. "So, what were you talking about?". "Maram here thinks that Peter doesn't like her, but I assured her that he is an ass sometimes" said Susan.
Night came by soon and after dinner Susan decided it was time to have a talk with her older brother. She went to the library, where she knew Peter would be at that time of day. She found him sitting close to a window with a big thick book on his lap. "I need to talk to you Peter" she said softly. He looked up startled by the noise and smiled at his sister. "Sure, what is it?" "Maram came to me today and told me that she thought you didn't like her, do you have any idea on why could that be?" She said looking into his brother's eyes. There she saw a flash of anger go by but then it was eclipsed by something she couldn't name. "I... don't know, why should I? I try my best to be as polite as I can with her" he said darting his eyes back to his book, avoiding his sister's. "Alright, but we both know that all that politeness you mention makes you look like a cold person, that's what I think that affected the poor girl", "So you think its my fault? I barely know her, is not like I go hugging and kissing every girl on my way, do I? Plus, I
have more important things to care about than how a princess feels about me, Susan". "Peter, don't yell at her, she doesn't deserve it" came Caspian's voice not far from where they were. Both siblings jumped at the sound. "Since when have you been listening to our talk?" said Peter in an angered tone. "I was here all the time, a little before Susan came in" answered the king trying to control his own anger at his friend. "Then go back to your own business", "I would, but I would not permit you to yell at your sister, you have to control your temper, and also if it concerns my sister, then it is my business" said Caspian. "I did nothing to your sister, and you shouldn't be talking about that, after all the looks I've seen you giving to Susan". "In case you haven't noticed, she is a very beautiful woman, it's not a crime to look at her beauty, is it?" Caspian shouted. Getting fed up at both men, Susan stood up from her chair and stood between the two, their arguments sometimes got out of hand, and she didn't really fancy to have a fight this late at night. "Shut up you two! Caspian, please, leave Peter alone. And you! try to see that there is more in the world other than your plans and ideas! I believe Maram only wants to be your friend. Who do you think you are to be shouting at your siblings like that! Lucy was really sad after you yelled at her. We have nothing to do with your bad mood, so keep it to you! You are indeed acting very maturely Peter." With that she took Caspian's arm and practically dragged him out of the room, leaving a dumbfounded Peter behind. After staring at the closed door for a minute, let himself fall into a sofa and thought over all his sister said. He felt bad for shouting at Lucy, he knew he didn't have to take out his anger on others, it was Edmund's fault, he was the one who started with the absurd questions. From where did he get the idea that he fancied Maram? It was ridiculous, he knew her a day only, and now for some reason she was offended by something he said or did, as if he didn't have enough things in his mind already! Pushing this thoughts aside, he rose from the chair, knocking the book on his lap. With a curse he lifted it and left the library in direction of his room, he definitely needed some rest.
Another day came by, and Peter, Caspian and Edmund decided to hold a meeting with the representatives from each group of inhabitants of the land. "Narnia needs every pair of hands there is to rebuild the damaged structures, and to take care of the fields. The High King and I also want to return their lands to the narnians and help them build their houses. We believe that there are a lot of things we can learn from eachother and that can only be done living together in peace" said Caspian. They were all assembled in one of the biggest rooms of the castle, so they could all fit. "Well, now that we have that clear, I think its time to start working, I believe the work is already distributed among everyone, am I right? Have there being any problems between telmarines and narnians?" asked Peter rising from his seat. "The telmarines have behaved very well with us, and all of us are ready to start at your command, my liege" said Glenstorm, the head centaur. "That's very good news, then let's go!" finished Edmund.
Centaurs, fauns, telmarines and the rest of the presents exited the room to start their chores, so only two kings remained. Caspian approached Peter. "Peter, look, about yesterday.." but Peter interrupted him. "There's nothing to talk about, I said things that were out of order. Everything's fine, no need to worry" he said smiling. Caspian let the matter drop, but there was something happening to his friend that wasn't normal. They exited the castle to help in the repairs. After a short horse ride, they arrived at what long time ago stood Cair Paravel. There they met Edmund, who had already his hands in the rocks and pieces of wood. "Ed! Have you seen Susan or Lucy?" asked Peter. "They all are in the coast, having fun. Go tell them to come and help" answered the young brother with a heavy tone. Both Peter and Caspian continued their way to the river. "Heeeey!! One of you can stay helping here!!" shouted an angry Edmund at the retreating backs of the other two kings.
The three girls were having a great time in the sea. Susan and Lucy kept splashing eachother, while Maram just enjoyed the waves crashing on her back. "Hey look, aren't
those Peter and Caspian?" pointed Lucy. The two men dismounted their horses and walked to where they were. the youngest Pevensie ran to her brother and, taking his hand, dragged him to the water. Susan started splashing him and together with Lucy drenched him from head to toe. In a manoeuvre to escape from his sisters, Peter ran straight into Maram, who fell backwards to the water followed closely by Peter, who lost his balance by the contact. Underwater the princess moved frenetically to reach the surface, until a strong arm lifted her from the waist. Coughing and soaking, the princess finally got out from water, still being held by Peter. "You could have only put your feet and stood up, you know?" said Peter leaving her in the sand and taking his wet shirt. "Peter, don't be so rude! She doesn't know how to swim!" came an exasperated yell from Susan. She got to the princess' side and helped her rise to her feet. The princes quickly recovered and went straight to the High King. "Listen, I'm tired of that attitude of yours! You might be a king, but there's no need to have an ego that size too! Thanks for saving me, but it was your fault to begin with! Don't come all high and mighty here!" and then she stormed away. "By Aslan, now you've done it, Peter, I don't remember the last time I saw my sister like that" commented Caspian. "Honestly Peter! You don't have any tact with women!" came yet another yell from Susan. Lucy came up to her brother and said: "Peter, as much as I love you, you are an idiot sometimes" a smile playing on her lips. "I'm going after her" he said dashing in the direction Maram took.
He got himself in the woods and listened closely for any signs from the princess. He heard some rustling to his left and a few steps later, he found the telmarine trying to get her dress from a branch. "Need help?" he said. "For you to shove it on my face after? No thanks" and she went back to her fight with the tree. He came close and untied the dress from the tree. "Look, I'm terribly sorry about my attitude these days, I'm not normally like this. Normally I'm dry, first, and I'm...friendlier" he said sitting on the floor and looking at his feet. "Right, nice to know that. So...why did Your Highness came looking for me?" she said a hint of anger still in her voice. "I came because there are wild animals in the woods, and you could have got hurt" he said still looking at his foot. "Let me guess, just because I'm a princess I need others to...aaaahhh!!" before finishing her sentence she tripped on a rock and rolled all the way down the hill they were. Peter ran after her till he got hold of her. She wasn't moving, he turned her over, and saw that she had a wound in her head. Lifting her in his arms, he ran as fast as he could to where the others were. He reached the coast not long after. "Peter! What happened!!" yelled Caspian running to his side to help him. "She tripped and I think she hit her head with a rock or something". Answered him placing the girl in the sand. Both Susan and Lucy rushed to where they were. "We have to take the back to the castle, we need to tend that wound" said Susan. In a hurry they took the unconscious princess and got to the castle as soon as possible. There, a nurse took care of the wound and welfare of Maram.
Caspian and Peter could barely sleep that night, both worried with Maram, who didn't wake up for the rest of the past day. Peter woke up with the sunrise and went straight to Maram's room, not even bothering to dress with something more proper than his pyjamas. He gave a light knock on the door and after receiving no answer, he entered. To his surprise the bed was empty. He heard a soft humming coming from a corner, so he turned. There she was, wearing her light cotton sleeping gown and tying her hair in a loose bum. He blushed deep red, and tried to exit the room, but on his haste he tripped on a fold in the rug, falling face first on the floor. With the noise, the telmarine princess looked around, only to see a man in pyjamas trying to stand up. "AAAAAAAHHHHH" she yelled. Peter Stood up fast at this, and tried to calm the girl. "Its me, Peter, no need to yell" he said stepping forward. By then, the door was slammed open by a small group of soldiers, came to see what happened, closely followed by a half sleep, half undressed, messed haired Caspian. "What does this means??" he yelled, then noticed the state of clothing of his sister and stepped in front
of her. "Soldiers, everything's ok in here, leave please" he ordered pushing his sister behind her dressing screen. "Peter, may I know what are you doing in my sister's room dressed like...that?" he said addressing his fellow king's clothing. "Um.. well... I.. came to... see if she was ok." stammered Peter. "Right, well, I advice you to go put something more... decent on now" said Caspian.
At breakfast, the morning incident was already known all over the castle, so, as it couldn't be otherwise, the youngest Pevensies were ready to tease their older brother.
Peter was the last to arrive for the meal and as soon as he sat, Ed said: "Good morning Pete. Why did you took so long?". "Oh maybe he got lost in a princess room again" said Lucy grinning. The eldest brother just blushed and continued buttering his bread. "Don't bother him like that. I'm sure our dear brother just wanted to show his pyjamas to Maram" said Susan chuckling at the last part. Caspian laughed at the poor man across from him, he knew Peter had noble intentions but he should've dressed before. "Peter, I know you were worried for my little sister, but one shouldn't enter a lady's room that early in the morning" he said, trying to hold his laughter at the pissed king, who gave up on his bread as it was completely squashed in his hand. "I thank you, Your Highness, for worrying for me, its a kind gesture, I hope my pyjamas were of your liking." Said Maram offering a buttered croissant to Peter. He took it and looked at her. Her eyes had a joking glint on them, but the warmth and the gentleness were still swirling around the chocolate pools. Her hair was down, a small flower clip holding a lock on her right. Her dress was made of a light sky blue, short sleeved that gave her an airy look. He kept holding the hand that offered the bread in his, while his eyes were held by the intensity of Maram's. The rest of the occupants of the table just giggled and laughed. "Peter, her hand is not going to fall you know." said Susan. Peter blinked and let go of her hand as if it was burning hot. He sat and literally got the whole croissant on his mouth. He then proceeded to leave the room un a hurry. Maram just stayed looking at her hand as if it was something wrong with it. Susan noticed this, "He is like that, there's nothing wrong with you, its him. Don't bother yourself with that." she said taking the telmarine's hand in hers and giving a light squeeze.
Later in the afternoon, Lucy convinced Maram to go pick flowers with her, so they left Susan alone. She decided to read a good book in the gardens and enjoy the warm summer breeze. She sat under a great tree and opened her book. She didn't even finished the first paragraph, when someone approached her. "Nice reading?" came the deep, spanish-like accented voice of Caspian. Susan looked up to see his dark brown chocolate eyes looking at her. "I just started" she answered still looking into his eyes. They both stayed unspeaking for some minutes. Susan started to get lost in his eyes, in his perfume, till a little voice in her head reminded her that she was supposed to be reading. Looking back at her book she cursed mentally at the voice. Caspian was mentally looking for a good topic to get some conversation out of her. "It is a nice day today, isn't it?" he made a mental note to kick himself for choosing such a overused topic, why the weather, there were far more interesting things to talk with her and he had to choose the most moronic one. She placed a finger at the point where she stopped reading and looked up to him. "Yes, the day is simply wonderful" she said with a smile. He loved her smile, everything seemed to lighten up when she did and he couldn't do anything other than smile too. This woman in front of him was capable of smiling so tenderly and yet capable of being as fierce as any warrior. Noticing she went back to her book he blurted out the first thing that passed across his mind. "It was fun to tease Peter this morning", this time his words made Susan close her book completely. "It was hilarious!! I've never seen him so ashamed!! But tell me, do you think Peter was awake when he entered Maram's room?" she said giggling. "I do believe so, and if not I think he woke up after my sister yelled". "How I wanted to be there to see his face!! I would have yelled too, to see a man half undressed in my room that early in the morning." Both laughed at this. "I was surprised when I entered
the room when I heard the yell, you should have seen his face then, when ten soldiers entered the room, it was the funniest thing I've ever seen! but well, I didn't like the idea of he seeing my sister in such a state of clothing. I cant say I was fully dressed myself, but I'm her brother." At this, Susan imagined him, shirtless, all his chest muscles showing. What a sight! Wait.. one second, what was she thinking! She just didn't imagine a bare-chested Caspian.. "Is there something wrong?" Caspian asked at the frown in her face. "Huh? I mean.. sorry I was just thinking about something" or rather someone she added in her head. They spent almost all afternoon talking on Peter's morning excursions.
The sun was setting when their talk was interrupted by the excited yell of Lucy. "Susan!! Look!! Don't you think they are amazing?? And they smell beautifully too!! Here let me put some in your hair!!" said the excited girl decorating her sister's hair. "Doesn't se look lovely Caspian?". "As always" he answered charmingly. "Come on Lucy, let's put this flowers inside" said Maram taking a hint to leave them together.
Inside, Peter was leaning on the balcony, watching the couple in the garden. His older brother instinct was telling him to go straight away to stop Caspian from sweet talking Susan, but he knew he was a good man and that his sister could defend herself very well alone. He then noticed his other sister coming to the castle in the company of the telmarine princess. They were chatting amicably. He was impressed how she could be sweet on a moment but strong and imposing on the other. He had seen the fire in her eyes when she countered him in the beach. He wanted to talk to her, get to know her better, but after what happened that morning, he would mostly blush other than talk to her. He turned himself to face his room, where he saw Ed sitting on his bed looking at him. "What is it Ed?" he asked. "Nothing, I'm bored, I thought you may want to do something, but you seemed to be in la-la land so I waited for you to come back" smirked the young boy. "Its too late to start anything, we could play chess till dinner if you like" offered the eldest king. There was a tiny knock on the door and a soft little voice, coming from what seemed to be a female badger, said: "Your Majesty, King Peter, your bath is ready, you may take it soon, before the water gets cold" and then left. "Sorry, Ed, I forgot I asked for a bath earlier, mind if we postpone our game?" . "No, go on, I'll ask the Professor". Peter gathered his things and went to the bathroom, where a decently sized tub was filled with water.
Some time after, the royalties were all sitting in the library, enjoying some after-dinner tea. Professor Cornelius entered the room. "Your Majesties, I'm terribly sorry to interrupt you from your pleasant activities, but I was thinking its time to organize some kind of event in which the monarchs of the neighbour lands must be invited" he said. Immediately, Lucy jumper from the sofa. "A ball!! That's what we should do!! Balls are so fun! Please can we do a ball??" she said turning to Caspian for the last part. The king considered the idea, and with a smile said: "A ball will do very well, Professor, please organize the invitations for this weekend". Susan, Lucy and Maram started to plan de decorations and details right away. "Trust girls to get excited with things like this" commented Edmund. The other two kings laughed in agreement.