Caspian let a lone tear fall from his eye as he watched the love of his life vanish through the portal. He closed his eyes and took a deep breathe then faced his people. "As you can see Aslan speaks the truth. For those of you who wish to stay here and live in peace may do so. For those of you who don't. Feel free to go. No one is stopping you."

A half hour later the last of the villagers had stepped through the portal. He turned back to his most trusted friends and Aslan. "If you will excuse me I need some time alone." Caspian said and walked away from the courtyard. He walked for a very long time until he found himself at the ruins of Cair Paravel. He sat down and looked off the cliff out onto the ocean. He closed his eyes and tried to relax but each time he closed his eyes he saw her face. A moment later tears started to fall down his face. "How can I go on without her?" He asked himself dropping his head into his hands and cried for the first time since his father died. A moment later he heard a rustle beside him. He turned and saw Aslan approaching him. "How can I do this alone, Aslan?" He asked the great lion.

Aslan approached the young king and sat down next to him. "Time heals all wounds Caspian. When I looked and saw the old Kings and Queens future in this world it looked bleak. They would never have done as they would have in their own world. What I didn't do was picture their future involving you. Had I realized sooner your feelings for Susan and her's for you things may have ended up different. Maybe they still can end up different. But now is not the time to think of that. You have a kingdom to rule and heal. I know it will be hard, but you can do it Caspian. I have faith in you and so do the people." Aslan said then stood up. "If you need me. All you need to do is search for me. I will be where you need me the most." With that Aslan walked away into the forest.

Caspian almost called Aslan back to question what he had meant, but decided against it. He looked around the ruins of Cair Paravel once more and came up with a plan. He then made the long walk back to the palace.

Present Day Finchley

Once settled onto the train for their trip to school the Pevensie's remained quiet for the most part. Each thinking back to thier time in Narnia. Edmund and Lucy's thoughts were both the same. Each excited at the thought of one day returning to their beloved Narnia. Lucy looked over at Peter and Susan. She still couldn't believe that they were not returning to Narnia. Even though she had stated to her brother Peter she didn't understand why Susan had kissed Caspian before they left she did. At least Susan had a chance to say goodbye to the man she loved. When they had returned from Narnia the first time unexpectedly she had felt the same way. It took her months to finally get over her beloved Tummus. When she had first arrived back in Narnia she was excited about the prospect of seeing him. Then when her D.L.F. Trumpkin told them how much time had passed in Narnia since she had left she was saddened to realize that her dearest Tummus had passed on. Lucy closed her eyes and prayed to Aslan to help Susan get through this time. She drifted off to sleep moments later.

Susan laid her head on her brother Peter's shoulder. He held her hand tightly as she tried her hardest not to cry. It had been so hard to get over returning from Narnia the first time. She had finally convinced herself that they were never going back when they did go back. Now a year later she were back in their world again only to be sent back to England. Even though not as much time had passed the ache in her heart was still there. Susan closed her eyes and pictured his face. She could still feel his arms around her as he held her after they had kissed. Susan tried to hold onto the image but it faded and then she opened her eyes. She still couldn't believe that they would never be allowed to return to Narnia. Peter squeezed Susans hand before letting it go.

"Things will be okay Susan." Peter said closing his eyes. Susan nodded quietly and closed her eyes falling asleep...

Susan woke with a start and was shocked at what she saw. She was back in Narnia, but how? She hadn't felt the earth move or the magic like last time when they had entered. She walked around and realized she was at the ruins of Cair Paravel. She walked over and sat down looking out over the ocean. She heard a rustle behind her, "Caspian!!" She said and turned around. Her face fell when she saw Aslan there instead. He came and sat down next to her.

"I'm sorry dear one. I know I'm not who you had expected to see." Aslan said to her. She stood up and then knelt before him. "Rise Queen of Narnia." Aslan stated and Susan stood up again. "Have faith dear one. As I told your sister things don't happen the same way twice. Nor do they happen as we plan them to. When you wake live your life. Work hard in your world and in the end the rewards will be great." Aslan then stood up and left as quickly as he had appeared leaving behind a confused Susan. Susan went and walked down to the beach. She played in the water some before laying down and closing her eyes.

Susan jerked awake as the train screeched to a halt. The train conductor announced that they had reached their destination and she woke her brothers and sister. She was determined to do as Aslan had said. Life her life here in London.