Howdy, y'all! Welcome to a brand new chapter! Just to recap. In the prologue, we found out that Susan has a 5-year-old daughter named Taylor and that Caspian still dreams of the day the Pevensies left Narnia and that he is being pressured to marry and produce an heir. Then, in the previous chapter, it's 10 years later and Taylor just arrived home from Saint Finbar's to find out that Peter, Edmund, Susan and Lucy are going over to America for business and she has to spend 6 weeks with Professor Diggory. As she walks through the house after lunch, she enters a room which is generally locked whenever she visits and she discovers the wardrobe. She enters the wardrobe and goes towards the back and ends up entering Narnia.

That was a mouthful. Anyways, as usual, aside from my OCs and this story, I do not own anything related to the Chronicles of Narnia. CS Lewis owns the copyright for the books and Disney (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian), 20th Century Fox (Voyage of the Dawn Treder) and Walden Media (all three films made to date) own the copyright for the movies.

Again, that was another mouthful. Did you know that Disney dropped Voyage of the Dawn Treder because they thought that the budget would be a problem? 20th Century Fox picked it up after Disney dropped it and teamed up with Walden Media to make the new Narnia film. It's an interesting fact, isn't it?

OK. This is a slight summary of what will happen this chapter: Taylor walks further into the woods and is found by a member of the royal guard (spoiler: he's one of the knights that goes with Taylor on her quest) and he takes her to Caspian and I think you can figure out the rest. It's a strange thing. I have never met you guys once in my life and I think you're smart. OK. Maybe it's not that strange, but still…

Anyways, I am going to try to quit babbling so we can get to the story quicker. Oh! One question. I need some advice about the romance side of this story. You know that knight who finds Taylor in the Shuddering Woods and later goes with her on her quest to save Narnia? Should I have them fall in love with one another? I'll leave that to you guys because like I said in the prologue. You get to have a say in what happens in this story.

I'm also making a Christmas story for the Chronicles of Narnia. It's going to be the sequel to this story. What chaos do you think should happen? What presents should everyone receive? Who should end up under the mistletoe? Should I make an appearance in there? What evil shall I cause for them? Ah, so many ideas flowing through my head, so little time…OK. I suddenly feel the urge to do the following.

*does evil laugh and starts coughing* I seriously have to cut back on those evil laughs.

ENJOY!

Taylor continued to state at the view in front of her in amazement. She couldn't believe this. Narnia is actually in front of her. Narnia is an actual place. Narnia has existed the entire time! That means that all those stories that her mother has told her: they are based on actual fact! But that would have to mean that her aunt, her uncles and her mother would have been here.

"Well, I doubt Professor Diggory would mind if I disappeared for a few hours," Taylor shrugged as she walked deeper into the forest.

She saw all kinds of things as she walked deeper into the Shuddering Woods. She could've sworn she heard the trees whisper things to her and the leaves that blew in the wind make out the shape of a woman laughing and waving at her as if she knew her before disappearing. There were also squirrals, badgers, dwarfs; even a couple of centaurs and minotaurs appeared from the trees and bushes next to the path. They weren't looking angry or attempting to scare her. They were actually…smiling and looking…well, welcoming.

"You look lost, my dear. Haven't you been here before?" Trufflehunter asked.

"No. It's my first time," Taylor confessed. Look at me. I'm talking to a badger!

"You look like somebody we used to know. What is your name, my dear?" Trufflehunter questioned.

Before Taylor could answer, they all turned to the sound of a horse. They saw a man in his early 20s with blond hair, blue eyes and wearing the uniform of the royal guard approach them. Taylor immediately moved closer to Trufflehunter because she did not want to get trampled. The knight rode past them at first. But he then stopped his horse and climbed off of it before approaching Taylor. He had a look of intrigue on his face. Since he had a foot ½ on her, she had to look up at him. She couldn't help but become entranced by his bedazzling features. He seemed to glow like an angel. Oh wait. That's just the sunlight shining on him. But it's close enough.

"Well, I don't think I've seen you around before," he remarked.

He's voice sounded smooth like velvet and deep, husky and sexy. Taylor swore she had died and gone to heaven. It is impossible for a guy as good looking as him to exist on Earth. But wait. She suddenly remembered where she was.

"I've never been here before," Taylor responded.

"What is your name?" he asked.

"Taylor Pevensie," Taylor answered.

"Welcome to Narnia, Taylor Pevensie. My name is Antony, Knight of Narnia and Prince of Beruna," Antony introduced as he brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it, making the Narnians squirm and exclaim in disgust.

"Thank you. I feel very welcomed," Taylor smiled.

"Do you have any family in Narnia?" Antony asked.

"No. All my family is back on Earth,' Taylor replied.

"Well, why don't you allow me to bring you back to the castle?" Antony offered, "I am sure His Majesty will be more than happy to let him reside at the castle for a few days."

"I wish I could stay. But I should probably be heading back now. My caretaker will probably be wondering where I am," Taylor kindly declined.

"Caretaker? Are you orphaned?" Antony questioned.

"Oh no. My mother, my aunt and my uncles are on business trips for 6 weeks so I being left under the care of Professor Diggory," Taylor explained.

"What about your father?" Antony asked.

"I don't know who he is," Taylor confessed.

"I am sorry to hear that. But at least stay with us for a few days. I cannot let you leave without exploring Narnia," Antony pleaded.

"OK. I'll stay for a few days," Taylor relented.

"But first, we shall have to find you suitable to wear," Antony announced.

"What's wrong with what I'm wearing now?" Taylor demanded.

"If the King saw you dressed like that, you'll be thrown in the dungeon and tried for wearing inadequate clothing," Antony joked before laughing at the look of horror on Taylor's face, "Relax. I'm joking. But since you are about to visit the King, it is polite to wear something more appropiate."

"OK. Where are we going to go?" Taylor asked.

"Come with me," was all Antony said.

Taylor smiled before approached the horse. He helped her on before climbing on behind her. He wrapped his arms around her torso and took the reins. He started the horse in a trot as they galloped towards the ruins of Cair Paravel which looked like it is in the process of being rebuilt.

"Are those the ruins of Cair Paravel?" Taylor questioned as Antony helped her off the horse.

"You know a lot about Narnia," Antony stated as they approached a wooden door.

"My mother used to tell me bedtime stories about Narnia when I was younger," Taylor confessed, "But why are we here?"

"I suppose Queen Susan wouldn't mind if we borrowed one of her dresses," Antony shrugged as he found a wooden poll, found the old piece of clothing that was left behind by Peter 15 years before and lit it alight, "Can you hold this?"

"When you talk about Queen Susan, are you talking about the King's wife?" Taylor quizzed as she took hold of the source of light and shielded it from the slight breeze.

"Oh no. King Caspian doesn't have a wife. I'm talking about one of the Kings and Queens of Old," Antony answered as he opened the door and took the poll from Taylor.

"The Kings and Queens who ruled Narnia before the Telmarines took over?" Taylor assumed.

"You're a smart girl. You know that?" Antony complimented.

Together, they entered the underground levels of Cair Paravel. When they reached the bottom, they found 4 treasure chests which are meant to contain what remained of the Kings and Queens of Old. After lighting the rest of the room, Antony immediately led Taylor to the third chest which belonged to Susan.

"The last time this was opened was 15 years ago. It was the last time we have heard from them," Antony explained as he opened the chest and took out a red dress, "It should suit you well. And, you're also going to need these."

He then took out a corset and a pedicoat which Taylor presumed that you wore underneath the dress.

"I'm gonna need your help with the corset," Taylor stated as she slid the pedicoat on underneath the dress she has on now.

"I won't mind. Instead of asking the servents, my sister would ask for my help with hers," Antony confessed, "Tali is beautiful, strong, intelligent; she's a lot like you actually. She is one of the many princesses amongst Narnia that has been rejected by King Caspian."

"How so?" Taylor asked as she motioned for him to help with the corset.

"The council has been pressuring His Majesty to find a wife and produce an heir to the throne. But so far, he could not find happiness with any princess. They were either only after the wealth and fortune it would bring or they both agreed that they weren't the one for one another. So far, the council has been sympathetic. But I doubt they will be for long. They have given him a…let's call it an ultimatem. Find a wife and produce an heir or surrender the throne. And after what he went through to reclaim the throne, he certainly doesn't want to lose it," Antony explained as he did up the corset, "I think he is still thinking about Queen Susan."

"Excuse me?" Taylor demanded kindly as she slipped on the dress and accepted the gold shoes Antony was offering her.

"15 years ago, King Caspian teamed up with the Kings and Queens of Old to overthrow Miraz so he could reclaim the throne that belonged to his late father, King Caspian the Ninth. High King Peter and His Majesty often disagreed but they were like siblings. That also applies to King Edmund and Queen Lucy. But him and Queen Susan; they were in love with one another instantly. Before they left Narnia for good, they even shared a kiss. Everyone thinks he's in love with someone he cannot have," Antony told her with a shrug.

"Kind of like Romeo and Juliet," Taylor remarked.

"Who or what is this Romeo and Juliet?" Antony quizzed.

"Oh! It's this tragic love story about the children of sworn enemies who fall in love with each other. In the end, they kill themselves so they can be together in the afterlife," Taylor told him.

"It certainly sounds tragic. OK. You ready?" Antony asked.

"As I'll ever be," Taylor sighed.

They left the lower levels of Cair Paravel and continued the remainder of the journey to Caspian's castle.

"My King, Prince Antony has returned from his patrol," General Gladstone announced after he walked in and bowed.

"He is not meant to be back until after lunch," Caspian stated as he stood up.

"He also had someone with him; a girl," General Gladstone added.

"I shall go meet them upon arrival in the courtyard," Caspian decided as he made his way to the courtyard.

"Your Highness! We weren't expecting you back until later," Holestone greeted as they came in.

"Believe me, Holestone. I have good reason," Antony promised as he helped Taylor off the horse, "Holestone, this is Taylor Pevensie. I found her wondering in the Shuddering Woods. She has no family in Narnia."

"Pleased to meet you, Taylor," Holestone said as he bowed.

"Likewise," Taylor responded as she curtsied.

"Prince Antony, what are you doing back so early?" Caspian demanded as he approached them.

"Forgive me, Your Majesty. But I found this young lady wondering the Shuddering Woods alone. She has no family here in Narnia," Antony explained.

Caspian took one look at her and one name came to his head: Susan. He could not believe how much she looked like her. It is almost uncanny. She is even wearing one of her dresses!

"Welcome to Narnia. May I know your name?" Caspian requested.

"Taylor," Taylor answered.

"Where is your family?" Caspian asked.

"Back on Earth," Taylor replied.

"So you have no family in Narnia?" Caspian repeated Antony's earlier statement.

"No," Taylor agreed.

"You are welcome to stay here for a few days. Come. We are just about to have lunch," Caspian said as he wrapped an arm around the girl's shoulders and guided her inside, "Tell me, Taylor. How old are you?"

"15. I am turning 16 in 2 months," Taylor answered as she admired the paintings along the wall.

And it's been almost 16 years since Susan left. "So tell me about your family," Caslian requested.

"Oh my God!" Taylor gasped as she saw one of the photos, "Did you just say you wanted to know about my family?"

"Yeah," Caspian responded.

"Well, that's them there," Taylor announced as she pointed to the painting of the Kings and Queens of Old.

"Is it?" Caspian stuttered.

"Yes. High King Peter and King Edmund are my uncles, Queen Lucy is my aunt and Queen Susan is my mother," Taylor explained.

Whoa. So Caspian now knows the truth. How will he react? Stay tuned to find out.