The Chronicles of Narnia: King Takes Queen
Summary: Edmund returns to Narnia without his siblings, but with Peter's girl friend Elizabeth. Together the two must work jointly to destroy the White Witch. It doesn't help that the two aren't very fond of each other. This fanfic is both movie and book verse.
I'm going to tell you now the ages before you get confused Edmund is fifteen while Elizabeth is sixteen. Hope it makes sense, I couldn't make the age differences that big, anyway enjoy and review!
Elizabeth POV
I was sitting on a cold bench out front of the library waiting for my boyfriend's brother, Edmund. I had promised Peter that I would wait for the irritating teenager since he would get into some sort of trouble if I didn't.
You might be thinking why his siblings didn't go with him, but you see the two of us are the biggest book worms you will ever meet. Did we get along? Hell no! But it meant long visits to the library for me.
"Edmund! Will you hurry up; it's not exactly the warmest time of the year." I screamed to him while he shoved books into his bag. It was raining quite softly now. Before it was pouring and of course I had to wait in the heavy rain.
The fifteen year old looked up at me and smirked, "Hold your horses Bess." Edmund pulled his bag over his head and stood next to the bench. Finally he was ready to go.
I swiftly stood up and started walking towards the Pevensie house.
"Why are we walking?" A puzzled voice asked me.
"We missed the bus because you took so long."
I was a good metre away until Edmund caught up to me, "I didn't take that long! Anyway, I suppose we should go this way. It's quicker. It looks like it may pour soon."
Edmund pointed his head to the small pathway that was surrounded by large trees. When I say giant trees I mean massive trees. They must have been thousands of years old.
"No." I snapped at him. I heard a chuckle. I immediately turned around to see that the chortle came from Edmund.
"Come on Bess this way you'll see Peter faster."
I stopped in the freezing rain, "Well if you put it that way."
The two of us walked towards the trail, once we reached the beginning of the trail we both entered walking at a steady pace. The two of us walked in peace, usually we were constantly bickering but today it was quiet. Every now and then we would hear tree branches breaking off. One time I could of sworn I heard an arrow fly by. Every once and a while Edmund would look back. I never have seen him so grim before. We continued to walk until Edmund broke the silence.
He grabbed my arm and pulled me to a stop, "What?" I asked loudly. Edmund raised his finger to his lips to motion be to be quiet. I protested and yelled even louder. Edmund quickly covered my mouth with his hand. He looked behind him. I never saw him this serious and nervous before. He lowered his hand from my lips but held tight to my wrist.
Suddenly a soft noise came from in front of us, it sounded like a horse galloping – lots of horses. The noise became louder every second. Instantaneously I was pushed in the other direction. I fell on the cold snowy ground. I'm pretty sure there was no snow in London, no I was positive. I mean that's impossible! It was just raining and it wasn't even below zero degrees.
My thoughts were interrupted by Edmund, "Are you okay?"
Edmund POV
I put my hand out for Elizabeth to grab onto, "I'm fine." She told me while ignoring my hand. I kept my eyes on Bess to make sure she was okay. I'm pretty sure Peter would have my head if he found his girlfriend wounded when we got home – if we get home.
I looked up at the crystal blue sky – a majestic sky, one that I knew too well. I looked down at my feet to see snow that I instantly recognised, we were in Narnia.
"Where did all this snow come from?" Bess called out to me as she walked towards the direction she thought was leading to my house.
"Hey, Elizabeth stop!" I called out.
She kept walking. I ran after her and grabbed onto her wrist turning her around, I pulled her wrist close to my chest to get her to listen. This girl was almost as stubborn as Peter!
"I have to tell you something." I began, "We're not in London anymore."
"What?" She said with a complete loss look.
I took a large breath in, "I don't know how to explain this... We are in a different world."
Elizabeth's eyebrows scowled at me, "Do you think I'm some sort of fool? You're so full of it Edmund."
"Why would I lie about this?"
"Can you please stop acting like a child! Let's go." She told me and kept walking.
I once again pulled her wrist, I gripped harder this time. I looked deep into her grey eyes. I couldn't believe I was about to tell her this. Drag her into this situation. I took an even larger breath before.
"You're in Narnia." I told her.
Bess took a step backwards. I could tell by the emotions on her face that she didn't know what to think. Heck I wouldn't know what to think if I was told that!
"This isn't my first time here," I began, "My siblings and I were brought to this world during the beginning of the war. We were part of some prophecy. To make a long story short, we became Kings and Queens of Narnia. Then one day we found ourselves back on Earth."
Elizabeth looked speechless but she managed to regain herself, "How many times have you been here?"
"Quite a few times." I told her.
"Are you actually a King?"
I nodded, "King Edmund the Just."
"Well," She began, "Why are we here?"
"I don't know." Bess let out a chuckle.
"What's so funny?" I demanded. This girl could really get me going.
"Really unusual of you. Regularly you always have a plan."
I felt insulted; I did always have a plan. I must admit. Though she made it sound like I was some jerk. I will have a plan eventually. Just not yet.
"We gotta head towards Cair Paravel," I saw the confusion on her face, "Don't worry I'll explain on the way." I grabbed her elbow and pulled her to the correct direction. We should reach the palace within a couple of hours. Then I would find out what I was needed for and then I would have a plan.
I got to admit not how I wanted to start my story, heck I never like beginnings of a story. It will eventually get better. New characters will be introduced and stuff. Please review with any feedback or ideas for this story! I'll appreciate it a lot.