You Knew
A/N: A LWW movie-verse drabble. (My first drabble!) As a Christian, I do enjoy writing about Aslan's rising, as a parallel to Jesus' resurrection. As a bit of explanation, Peter's thoughts are in first person, in italics. The underlined bits in italic are where I draw connections to the crucifixion (and resurrection).
"Aslan's gone."
Why? Why did he abandon us?
Why has He left us, after giving us hope? Now my King is crucified; all is naught…
"Then you'll have to lead us. There's an army out there that's ready to follow you."
"I can't!"
It's improbable; it's impossible! Without Aslan?
"Aslan believed you could. And so do I."
Perhaps… he arranged this? Perhaps…perhaps… I can?
The Lion roars, the sound reverberating throughout the battlefield. Joy surges within him –
He is risen!
Peter looks into Aslan's smiling eyes; he sees himself in them, a proven leader.
Realization strikes.
You knew, all along.