Disclaimer: So Here's the deal…I don't actually own the characters of The Chronicles of Narnia….Waits for shocked gasps …….I know, it shocked me too……so don't sue me, I am but a humble writer under the watchful eyes of C.S. Lewis….ahemmm…..moving on…..
A/N: Ok I just have to say special thanks to my two viewers, they made my day! So, metaphorical hugs and Kisses all around
Hadrianna: Thank you so much! I don't really know much about anime so I don't know how I ended up writing like it, but a lot of people like anime, so hell, can't complain! Also, thanks for liking my character Paige I tried to make her different from regular characters…you know…not as perfect and a little rough around the edges.. Anyways, thank you for taking the time to read and review!
Hamish27: Thank you for thinking it was funny, I try…trust me I try!……and just because you asked nicely I will write more chapters….and also you get a huge smile from me for being my first reviewer! Much Love!
Now on to chapter two:
Cair Paravel and Biting Introductions.
After about ten minutes Paige began to come around again. Peter noticed that Paige, who was still on the fact that the damn horse could talk, was looking around her as if the whole place had just sprung out in a wild wave of herpes. So he decided to ignore this factor and started pounding her with questions instead. "not to seem rude or anything…" Paige snorted at this. "But what in the hell are you doing here anyways?"
Paige pursed her lips at this before deciding that the truth was probably the best bet. "Well, I was staying at my cousin's estate for the duration of the summer and I was unfortunately forced into playing hide n' seek with his six year old twin daughters and eight year old son, nasty bunch that lot, and I decided to hide in a wardrobe in one of the spare rooms. However, the more I started to back into the closet the more it wasn't a closet at all. When I saw this place I blacked out and when I came to I couldn't find my way back again." Upon seeing the strange look set upon Peter's features Paige added. "And if you dare try and call me crazy I am going to shove that bloody crown right up your-"
"I don't think you're crazy. " Peter said sincerely. Something seemed to jog in his memory as Paige told her story but he couldn't quite place a finger on it. Peter quickly brushed the feeling aside for a later thought. "Actually, I take that back, I do think you are crazy but I believe you."
"Why you little-"
"Oh let's not start that again shall we, Pip." Amusement danced in his voice as he heard Paige's frustrated growl.
"You're the one who started it, moron." Paige said in a huff.
"Oh, back to five years old are we?"
"Oh, please it isn't very hard to see who is the mature one in this outfit." At the state of things one would probably guess the horse.
"How old are you anyways…14?" Peter asked, obviously trying to jab at her.
"I am seventeen you nitwit!"
"Well I am eighteen and as your elder I demand you keep quiet." She looked up at him as if to say 'you'd better die right now because the devil is going to appear like a goddamn saint compared to what I am about to do to you.' Peter was barely containing his laughter at this point.
"Like hell I will…..where are we going anyways?"
"My God you like to jump from topic to topic, don't you?"
"Well I am afraid that if we stay talking on one subject for too long, one of us is going to end up injured and I am willing to bet that it would be you. So really, I am doing you a favor."
"Well, you're pleasant." Peter said sarcastically. "We are going to Cair Paravel that is where I live with my brother and sisters."
Paige's face broke into one of mock terror. "there are more of you…oh Jesus, they aren't all like you are they?" She asked. Paige was surprised when Peter just laughed at this.
"No they aren't like me at all. My youngest sister, Lucy, is wild and energetic, we sort of view her as…well, the heart of the group. My other sister, Susan, is wise and extremely logical and sometimes a little too stubborn for her own good, but she's gentle and kind. My younger brother Edmund, is quiet and sometimes drawn in, but he is brave and he has a good heart." Paige listened to him in awed silence as he described his siblings to her. She noticed that when he spoke of them his features just lit up and she could tell that to him the world wouldn't matter without them. It was the first thing Paige ever liked about the High King, but of course Paige wasn't going to let that show to him.
"Well then what the hell happened with you?" Peter just glared at her then but she could see that a small smile was tugging at the corner of his lips.
"Oh just close that trap of yours, Pip, we will be there in about thirty minutes."
"For the love of God, do not call me Pip!" and so they rode on in silence. Paige hoped that they would be arriving soon because she was beginning to get a little riding sick from the bumping of the horse named Andrew. After a while Paige began to get slightly bored in her surroundings. After all it wasn't the most interesting of paths in Narnia. Quite dull really……….it seemed to be a repeat of the same scenery over and over again…….grass…grass…grass…grass…..hey, look a rock!….grass…grass….grass.
Paige was about to dose off when the most beautiful sight that she had ever laid eyes upon came into her view. It was a castle, but not like the ones you read about in fairytale books with the mote and the draw bridge. No, this castle was spectacular, with it's pointed towers that sparkled in the sun like crystal. There were plants and trees and vines surrounding and growing up the walls of the structure. There were huge glass painted windows that held scenes of beauty and bravery and so much more. 'Beauty' did not do this place justice. It was magnificent! So, this was Cair Paravel.
"You know I think I may be starting to believe you about this whole 'king' thing."
"I thought you would…..and close your mouth. It is quite unbecoming." Paige closed her mouth with a little grumble. Peter rode up to the gates and dismounted the horse. As Paige began to climb off as well, Peter put his hands up to help her down.
"Get your hands off me! I can do it myself. I don't need your help!" THUD! Just as Paige got the word 'help' out her foot got caught on God knows what and she toppled to the cobbled stone floor landing quite painfully on her arse.
"I can see that!" Peter managed to get out before doubling over in laughter.
"Oh why don't you go jump off something…preferably something tall!"
"Ladies first."
At that Paige swung her foot around quickly catching Peter on the legs and causing him to fall to the ground in a position not so unlike her own. Both were caught in an intense staring death match before three certain siblings stumbled upon them.
"What on earth is going on?" Demanded the voice that belonged to Susan Pevensie. Peter immediately scrambled to his feet, refusing to offer any help to Paige.
"This is Paige…Paige….."
"Jenkins, you idiot!"
"Quiet you!…..This is Paige Jenkins." His three siblings just continued to stare at him.
"Well…why did you bring her here and what is she doing on the ground?" Edmund inquired looking over to the girl who was indeed still sprawled out on the ground.
"Well we were in the middle of…err, something…and we heard the wolves so I brought her here. To keep her safe…"
"Oh, my hero….." Paige cried sarcastically.
"Good God would you shut up."
"Quiet both of you." Came the resounding voice of the youngest Pevensie. Both quit talking immediately. "Now Peter are you going to introduce us to your new friend."
"Friend my arse…" he straighten up at the look Lucy gave him. "Paige this is Queen Lucy The Valiant, Queen Susan the Gentle, King Edmund The Just and I'm King Peter the Magnificent."
"Laying it on a little thicker than usual aren't you Peter?" Edmund side with a slight grin.
"Well King Peter The Wanker…I mean Magnificent….I'm Queen Paige The-Person-Who-Needs-To-Get-The-Bloody-Hell-Out-Of-Here. So, if you all don't mind I am going to try to find a way home."
"Oh nonsense Lady Paige, you are going to stay with us!" Lucy said shortly.
"What?" Paige and Peter said in unison.
"That's a great idea Lucy! You are going to stay in one of our spare rooms." Susan said cheerfully while Edmund and Lucy nodded in agreement.
"No!" Peter and Paige said once again in unison.
"Yes!" Lucy, Edmund and Lucy said at once.
"Look I don't think this is a good idea-" Paige began but was cut off by Edmund holding up a hand.
"Look it is dangerous out there by yourself, plus, it is already dark….so just stay here tonight and we will work this out in the morning." At this Peter started to walk off towards his bed chambers.
"Where are you going, Peter?" Lucy asked her brother.
"To my bedroom…to hang myself….."
"Well that's the smartest thing you've said all day!" Paige called after him before setting off in the opposite direction. The words "bitch!" and "bastard!" could be heard ringing in the corridors as the three siblings were left standing in the hallway, grinning at each other
