Disclaimer: Unfortunately The Chronicles of Narnia does not belong to me.

Age:

Lucy : 32

Caspian : 37

Rilian : 17

Orion and Cassiopeia : 12

The Carrier of the Healing Cordial

The Queen of the Old stood on her favorite balcony facing the ocean. It as a full moon night, the water sparkled with the like diamonds. The beach was deserted expect for a blonde figure that roamed the beach. It seemed that only few nights before she had accompanied Aslan for a walk down that beach. He had explained to her the reasons as to why she had been brought to Narnia even though she had already crossed the age. She had cried that night but she was happy now. The lion had left after that, wishing her a happy future and promising to return again. After all according to Mr. Tumnus, "Aslan is not a tame lion." But the Queen believed that he would always watch over her. Her lips curved into a smile a she saw two mermaids playing by the beach with the blonde figure. When she had come back after her last visit to Narnia, the Narnians had avoided any contact with the Telmarines.

The reason behind this fall out in their unity was the separation of their King Caspian X, a Telmarine by birth from their Queen Liliandil, daughter of Ramandu a resting star and a Narnian by birth. It happened after their son Rilian was born. Liliandil was summoned back by her father, the current protector to take upon the duty of protecting Aslan's table, as it was time for him to finally travel to Aslan's country. Liliandil had always known that her fate was connected to the island and accepted the fact that she only had few years to spend with her family just like her father. But when she had brought up this subject to Caspian he had strongly opposed this. It had resulted in turmoil between them and one night Liliandil had vanished from the castle leaving their three-month-old son and her husband behind.

After her disappearance Caspian had blamed the laws of Narnia for taking away his love for the second time. He had overlooked his duties towards Narnians. This had led to disputes, killings and finally a civil war. The Narnian uprising had enraged the already angry king and he had announced an exile on all the Narnians from his lands. It had been too late when the King had realized his mistake; he had already lost many friends, alleys and advisors. King Caspian had sent many search parties, led a few searches himself but failed to contact any Narnians, as if they had disappeared in the thin air. Then came the time when he had given up all hope and had made the decision of renouncing himself from the King's position. It was the eve of his last day as the King, when she had walked in his life and changed everything.

The Queen looked at the sleeping form of her husband for fifteen years. He still looked as handsome as the distraught King when he had found her on the same beach, naked. She blushed at thought of her condition in which she was found. She was sixteen then, a mere child in his eyes. But that moment had been special for both of them. He had run up to the beach without any soldiers, only clad in his nightwear without any shoes. He had look of desperation in his eyes when he had embraced her. The moment had been a strange one, they both had cried to their hearts content. Where her tears had been of happiness that she had again returned to Narnia, his had been of sadness that he had failed her as a King. It had been turning point of their relation. Thus, this beach had always been special to her.

The first rays of the sun lit up the whole room. A man in his late thirties slowly rose from slumber. His raven hair, which had grown from his days of adolescence, was tied at the back. The soft features of the Prince had developed into strong jaws, covered in stubble, a sharp nose and firm lips of a King. The only things that remained unchanged were his tanned skin and his obsidian piercing eyes. His eyes fluttered before completely opening to the beautiful morning. As his left his bed his eyes fell upon his Queen. She looked breathtakingly gorgeous. The sunrays had brought out the golden in her chestnut curls cascading down her breasts. She was still clothed in her peach colored satin nightgown from the previous night, which did nothing to hide her feminine curves and small waist. Her pale skin glowed with a golden hue, her deep blue eyes sparkled with adoration and her pale pink lips were curved in a welcoming smile.

He went to wife and embraced her. " Good Morning Lucy-love." The king of Narnia wished his wife. Lucy pulled back to take a look of this beautiful man and wished him, "Good morning to you too." Caspian quickly dipped his face to catch her in surprise kiss. Passion swirled in both of them. Lucy moaned as Caspian's tongue invaded her mouth. Caspian nibbled her bottom lip and Lucy's hands fisted in his raven locks. Caspian's hands roamed her body, her back, shoulder, breasts leaving a burning trail on her skin. Lucy's hand slid to his bear back, strong muscles flexing under her palm. Suddenly their door was flung open and two bickering twelve year olds entered their room followed by a seventeen year old. Lucy and Caspian jumped away from each other and pulled on their cloaks before smiling at their children. " Happy Anniversary Father…Queen Lucy." The seventeen year old bowed to his parents. One of the twins, a shy and sweet boy who looked like the mini-version of his father expect for his eyes which he inherited from his mother presented his parents with a family portrait, "This is for you…Happy Anniversary."

"Now my turn…this is for papa and this is for you mum." The more confident twin spoke up, presenting her mother with a holder for her dagger and cordial and her father with a new sheath. She was just like her mother expect for her obsidian eyes. She unlike her brother who was shy, subtle and of quite nature was vibrant, confident, brave and outspoken. Although the twins were poles apart to each other and constantly found to be bickering or fighting, they were extremely loyal, loving and protective towards each other and their family. Lucy exclaimed, "Thank you Cassiopeia…Orion!" and pulled both her children in a fierce hug. Caspian ruffled their hair after Lucy released them. Caroline huffed with annoyance, "Mum how many times do I have to tell you to call me Cassie…it's pretty annoying when the servants call me Princess Cassiopeia but you too. I thought you like Cassie." "I am sorry dear Cassie." Lucy winked at her husband; Caspian gave a cheeky laughter.

Cassiopeia had picked up her informal accent from Lucy. Lucy often switched to this accent when she was angry. She had developed this accent during her short stay in America. When the family continued to chatter and laugh Lucy's eyes fell upon her eldest son Rilian. He was a broody young man, often found immersed in books or training with soldiers. He had pale skin, electric blue eyes and golden hair just like his birth mother. He was excellent soldier and quite famous among the ladies his age. Lucy nudged her husband and pointed at the twins. " Cassie…Orion why don't you come with me and help me plan your mother's gift." Caspian said pulling the twins with him. Seeing his father's retreating back Rilian was about to leave when Lucy addressed him, "Rilian please take seat." "As you wish your Majesty." He bowed to his mother and sat down. " How was your journey?" Lucy enquired. After Liliandil had left Rilian was sent to Caspian's aunt's house due to the unstable condition of the Kingdom. He had returned to the castle when he was two, on the day his father married Queen Lucy. But soon enough he was sent back to the aunt's house. Until now he had mostly visited different parts of Narnia and spent very little time back at the castle.

"It was good Your Majesty." He answered. He saw her flinch at such a formal reply. He had never got the chance to familiarize with this new Queen. He had seen her with his siblings and longed to have a mother like her. He was even jealous of the free relationship his siblings shared with his father. But he knew no matter how good and kind she was, when it came to love and affection she would only choose her own children. " Your father and I had been discussing something…" she twirled her locks as a sign of nervousness. "..You are at a ripe age of seventeen, by this age High King Peter the Magnificent was ruling over Narnia." She looked at him and he nodded in affirmation. She continued, "It is time that you start preparing to become the next King of Narnia." Rilian was stunned at the news. He fumbled with his words before forcing them out, " But My Lady what about your own son?" He was utterly confused as to why she was offering him the kingship of Narnia when he already had her own son. Her next words proved why she was known for her justice. "Aren't you my son?" She looked directly into his eyes. "I am putting you on the throne not because you are our eldest, we are doing this because you are worthy…you and I both knew that neither Cassiopeia, who is too headstrong nor Orion who is too passive will become a good ruler…. but your bravery and practical thinking can take back Narnia to the Golden Era." She smiled at him. She got up from the chair and proceeded towards him. She extended her hand towards him, which took in his hand and kissed it. When he looked at her she was smiling at him. "You fool." She giggled before pulling him in a hug he had seen her sharing with his siblings.

" That's how you thank your mother. You silly boy." She whispered into the hug. When she pulled back she had tears in her eyes, she quickly dabbed at them before sheepishly looking at him, "I fee so old. Look at my son all grown up." Suddenly someone ruffled his hair, " Congratulations son." A voice that he recognized to be his father wished him. Lucy glared at her husband and he sighed, "And I am sorry too…. for keeping you away, you reminded me so much about your mother that I had to part with you. " He ran a hand through his hair and continued, " You are special to me and after Liliandil left us the Kingdom became unstable. My tyranny towards the Narnians was created many enemies. But when I realized this it was too late. Many enemies who had been waiting for even a small fault in our defenses got the chance of their lifetime. While I was grieving for Lady Liliandil they infiltrated the castle and attacked you. But one of the servants gave her life to protect you. She was a Narnian, yet she protected a Telmarine prince." Rilian had never thought the mighty King of Narnia hid so much under the brave facade. The only time he had seen this side of him was when he interacted with Queen Lucy. "When came back to the castle during our marriage…" He trailed off as if the memories terrified him. Lucy gave Caspian a reassuring smile and he continued, "We found you in a pull of blood with a dagger to your heart. If it was not for Lucy's healing Cordial, you could have been dead" He looked at his wife with proud eyes.

A hundred emotions clouded Rilian's heart as he took in all those information. The partial father whom Rilian had thought Caspian to be was completely wrong. His father parted with him to protect him not because he hated him. His stepmother whom he thought to be manipulated had saved his life. "You remind me of my young days Rilian", Lucy said looking at her eldest son. "I was just like you, your thrust to prove yourself, your bravery, your loyalty and impartial love for both Telmarines and Narnians will make you a great king…Lady Liliandil will be proud of you." It was the first time a genuine smile crossed Rilian's face, as he looked at his parents, "Thank you Father…Mother." Lucy retrieved her Peter's sword and presented it to her son, who gallantly accepted it as his first step to kingship. Crown-Prince Rilian left his parents' room with a feeling of finally belonging in his family. After Crown-Prince Rilian left their room, King Caspian looked at his Queen, "How do you do it?" " Do what?" she asked in a mocking tone. He embraced her from the back pressed a kiss to her neck. She giggled at turned towards him and winked at him, "As much as I love to stay we both have a kingdom to run..Your Majesty." She made a mocking bow before disappearing inside the dressing room.

She had helped him to build a new united Narnia from the ashes. She had been the one to negotiate a peace between the Narnians and Telmarines. He would have been lost without her. Lucy had saved from himself, made him a great King, gave him a loving family and more importantly a great human being. In the end Lucy had also healed his dysfunctional relationship with his eldest son. Maybe Father Christmas had known the she would be the one to heal this kingdom as well as the King before he gifted her The Healing Cordial.

I have named their children after constellations in honour of Liliandil, who is a Part-star herself.

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