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Chapter 3: Cookies

"Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred…ready or not here I come." Were they playing another round? Lucy rushed out the wardrobe before I could stop her. I know how crazy our little journey would sound and impossible to others. Lucy ran out into the hallways.

"I'm back, I'm back, it's alright!" Lucy yelled slightly, coming to a stop in front of the drapes from before. Edmund's head popped out of the curtains, giving us a traditional glare.

"Shh, he's coming." Peter rounded about the corner.

"You know, I'm not sure if you three have quite gotten the idea of this game!" Peter eyed the three of us. Edmund gave a sigh before throwing the drapes behind him and glaring daggers at Peter now.

"But weren't you wondering where we were?" Edmund now turned to glare at his sister.

"That's the point! That's why he was seeking you!" He sent me a glare as if to say 'Don't think you've been left out!' before turning back to glare at Lucy.

"Does this mean I win?" Susan walked up to us.

"I don't think Lucy wants to play anymore." Peter crossed his arms.

We were now in the spare room, analyzing the wardrobe.

"The only wood is the back of the wardrobe." Susan came out, after leaning in and knocking to prove there was a back. Edmund had gone back to the wall and knocked on the back there as well.

"One game at a time Lu, we don't all have your imagination." The three stood back as if ganging up on me and Lucy.

"Victoria was there too! And I wasn't imagining!"

"That's enough." Susan stated.

"Well I believe you."Edmund said, but I could see the devious humor in his eyes.

"You do?" Lucy was surprised but most of all filled with hope.

"Yea, didn't I tell you about the football field I found in the bathroom closet?" Her hope was deflated in just three seconds.

"Why don't you just stop it, you always have to make everything worse. Grow up!" Peter suddenly ganged up on Edmund, making him turn to yell back.

"Shut up! You think you're dad, but you're not!" His face flushed with anger, he stormed out of the room.

"Well, that was nicely handled." Susan narrowed her eyes at Peter before walking out as well.

"It was really there." Lucy tried one more feeble attempt to get at least Peter to believe her.

"Susan's right. That's enough." He looked at me, as if he forgot I was there.

"And you, I don't know what you're playing at. But it's not doing us any good encouraging her."

"It's not like I have said anything." My accent suddenly becoming clear as my anger boiled. "But I do have one thing to say: We're not liars." I stormed out the room leaving Lucy and Peter by themselves. I slammed the door to my room and began to take deep breaths. Usually my anger issues aren't a problem but apparently it's been a while.

A light knock came to my door. Glancing out the window, it was still dark. Groaning I got up, not bothering to pick up the pillow that was once again thrown to the floor. I pulled the door open to not see anyone. I saw a little light flicker before I looked down and saw Lucy. She had on her night gown, boots, and a candle in her hand. She gave me a toothy smile and gave me her doe eyes.

"Can you come with me to the wardrobe? I have to see that I wasn't dreaming. It's not like you'll lose any sleep either."

"I'd like the same, come on in." She came in and placed the candle on my bed side table. She sat on my bed while I combed my tangled hair. I usually had a night gown but it was just so hot, I had changed into a large shirt and a pair of shorts before bed. I wasn't planning on changing either, too tired to care. Though I couldn't walk barefoot through the snow, so I pulled on my socks and the pair of boots on again.

"Would you like me to do it?" Lucy said softly. I sat on the floor in front of her, handing her my brush. She was very gentle and managed to get all the tangles out. I nearly fell asleep as she did it. I put my hair in a braid, leaving a few pieces to frame my face again.

"Alright let's go on an adventure. Mr. Tumnus better have cookies, I'm telling you right now." Lucy giggled as she led me out the door, which I shut behind me.

"Won't you be cold?"

"I'll be alright." Stopping her from worrying about me.

"What time is it anyway?"

"About three thirty in the morning."

"Bloody-" I stopped myself from cursing again in front her. "Were you up all night?"

"I couldn't sleep." I softened and patted her head before taking the candle from her, leading the way up the stairs. I heard a bathroom flush in the distance, sounds like someone else is up as well. We reached the wardrobe in record time. Lucy reached for the gold handle. We stood for a few seconds, not sure what we were waiting for – a sign maybe? A wind came and the candle was blown out, wisps of smoke began to hover in the air.

Lucy grinned up at me while I beamed back at her. We entered the wardrobe impatiently, happy that we weren't crazy. Pushing through the fur coats the pine scent came faintly at me. I took deep lung-full breaths, already happy that I'm back. The branches scraped by us harmlessly before the familiar crunching of snow was under our feet. The day was still a bit bright but it was nearing sun down. Rushing past the lamp post, we made our way to Mr. Tumnus' home.

Lucy knocked lightly, about to knock again the door opened. Mr. Tumnus was immediately brightened up, picking Lucy up in a tight hug. saw me next and gave me a bone-breaking hug as well. He had the biggest smile I had ever seen as he led us inside.

"Do you have any cookies?" I said.

"Well come over here." Lucy went to go sit down by the fire, warming herself up.

"These are a family recipe. Try one; see if you'll like it." They looked like sugar cookies but different in a way. I picked up a small one, and felt the warmth seep through it, fresh out of the oven. The flavor burst in my mouth it tasted of honey, sugar, cinnamon and the warm dough from which it was made. There was something else as well, yes it tastes like banana nut muffin, very faint but it was exquisite nonetheless.

"These are amazing! What are they made of?"

"Well I don't think you have the stomach for that."

"Okay yes please, don't ruin it for me."

"Here, take a few with you." He gave me about five on a plate.

"Thank you."

"You're quite welcome." I led the way back to the couch and sat next to Lucy.

"Mission accomplished. Would you like to try one Lu?" She faced me with a smile on her face. She grabbed one and took a small bite.

"Wow! It tastes like chocolate and strawberries!" She kept munching on hers while I gave her a curious look.

"Mine tastes different."

"Yes, the cookies are made to taste like whatever the eater loves best. Mine is honey and flinite root, simply delicious. Now I must steal one of yours." He cracked a smile as he took one off the plate. Flinite root? Probably some Narnian plant, I guess.

"Honey and banana!" I exclaimed before grabbing another. The two chuckled at me as I set the plate down on the table. Mr. Tumnus sat across from us once again. Lucy began to talk to Mr. Tumnus about Peter, Susan, and Edmund, explained the war and where they were from.

"Where are you from Victoria?" Lucy questioned me with a curious look.

"Well I'm from Finchley like you, but I never got to know my parents. I've lived most of my life in an orphanage." I smiled at them both to relieve any tension in the air.

"More cookies?" I tried out Lucy's doe eyes at Mr. Tumnus. Rolling his eyes he got up to get some more.

"I do it better than you." Lucy stuck her tongue out at me playfully.

"Well we really should be going, it is getting late." I heaved myself off the couch, stretching my back before putting a hand on Lucy's shoulder.

"I'll walk you." Mr. Tumnus gave a hand to Lucy who lay tired on the couch. Lifting her up, she slouched as she stood. I gave a sigh before I leaned down.

"Go on Lu, I'll carry you." I glanced back to see Lucy give me a sleepy smile. She jumped on my back while I stood; I made sure to link my arms around her legs so she wouldn't fall off. Lucy wrapped her hands around my shoulders before going to nap for a few minutes.

"It's ok Mr. Tumnus we know the way. Besides wouldn't want the trees to know you're helping us."

"Alright well, be careful."

"Don't worry, sleep well Mr. Tumnus." He began to open the door; Lucy shivered and held herself tighter to my body warmth.

"Goodnight Victoria, goodnight Lucy." Lucy mumbled back a response before drifting off back to sleep. I chuckled before I began to trek off back to the lamp post. After a while I began to see a shadow. I looked up to see a blue bathrobe wrapped tightly around a scowling Edmund.

"Edmund?" Edmund turned around to the source of my voice. Lucy stiffened and jumped off my back.

"Edmund! Oh Edmund!" She hugged him while he stood with his arms by his side. "We saw Mr. Tumnus again and he's fine! The White Witch hasn't found out about him helping us." It seemed all the sleep was erased from Lucy's mind. I grumbled, I carried her all the way here. Edmund suddenly paled.

"The White Witch?" Some scent wafted about me, I sniffed the air. It was a bitter and sour scent but very sharp. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand, I suddenly felt very paranoid, casting looks left and right. Instinct was roiling in me to change and growl at anything that moved, I dug my nails into my palms and gritted my teeth, resisting the urge.

"She calls herself the Queen of Narnia, but she really isn't. Edmund? Are you okay? You look awful."

"Well what do you expect! It's freezing! How do we get out of here?"

"Come on…this way."

"How are you not freezing?" Edmund glared at me. I shrugged, tired of answering that question, and just desperate to get out of here.

"Lu I'm tired I'm going to bed alright?" Lucy nodded at me. I placed a hand on Edmund's shoulder, while he shook it off.

"Sleep well you two." Lucy dragged off Edmund in what I'm guessing is Peter's room. I headed to my room, slipping off my boots and falling asleep as soon as I lay down.

I, again, apologize if I made any mistakes. As you can probably tell I'm not English not I'm sorry if my character doesn't seem to be English either. I hope you all liked it and I'll be uploading soon.