A dull, red sky greeted her. She slowly sat up in surprise, and looked at her surroundings. Against the red sky were brown, dead trees and shrubs. She was lying on dead grass. Suddenly, she jumped to her feet! There was something moving in the grass she had been laying on! Hand size things were moving around. Large black eyes and razor sharp teeth stared at her. They had dozens of legs, and on their back they had large wings. These things were not little. They were as wide as an average hand, and as thick as an encyclopedia. Estella backed away, trying to calm herself down. I'm okay, they're only big, giant bugs with razor sharp teeth that can bite, and with wings as big as robins that can fly after me, and eat me alive. Ok, I'm going to run. Now. And run she did. Estella was freaked out of her mind. Not to her surprise, she suddenly heard a great many flapping come after her. Yep, they were after her. She looked behind her, only to touch noses with one of the bug's teeth. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Estella screamed the tripped over a large root that had been in her way. THUMP! She fell down, and covered her face with her hands, expecting to be attacked at any moment. Instead, she felt someone yank her up, and throw her over their shoulder. She bounced up and down, as the person ran with all it's might. She peeked out from under her arm, only to find herself looking at a black, curly head. SNAP! One of the bugs snapped at her, making Estella give a small shriek. "Not to worry, my Lady! I'll have us out of here in a moment!" The person spoke, and Estella could tell by the deepness of it that the voice belonged to a young lad, perhaps around fifteen years old. She had no time to think however, for the bug tried to take a bite out of her once again. Then suddenly, she looked ahead, and she saw a thicket coming up. The small whole in the bushed brought comfort and hope to Estella. Whoever you are boy, come on, we're almost there!! Estella thought, then encouraged aloud, "We're almost there, keep going!" The lad partly turned his head, and Estella could see a mischievous grin on his face. "My Lady, your encouragement helps me greatly, I thank you." Estella had no time to reply, because they had reached the thicket.
Apon reaching the thicket, the boy gently set her down on the ground, and motioned for her to crawl into the thicket. She obliged, and crawled in. She felt the boy come in after her, and soon she heard some scraping, and then a lantern was lit. She had never seen a lantern like this, it had beautiful designs on it, including a lion's head. She now focused on the boy. Thick, curly black hair reached to the middle of his neck, held back by a leather brown cord. Blue eyes with gold in the middle held her gaze. Strong, sturdy shoulders could be seen beneath the green tunic he was wearing. A gold colored belt across his middle completed his outfit. He almost looked like a shepherd boy, only his rich tunic said otherwise. His face was strong, and wise. "Do I add up to your satisfaction?" The young man said, grinning at Estella's red face. "I do not mean to tease my Lady. Are you all right? I hope the beast did not harm you." Estella gave a chagrined smile. "No, not really. Sorry if I made you think so, me yelling and all." The boy shook his head. 'Nay, I know that the female race tends to be more easily startled then males." Estella wasn't sure what to say to that. This boy was very interesting. He sure wasn't afraid to speak his mind! Then she asked him; "what is your name?" "Ah, you would want to know that, wouldn't you? Well, my name is Caspian of Kingsley. My father is lord over this fair land, right until that hill over there." Pointing, he showed Estella a large hill covered in daisies. Looking back at her, he smiled. "The King has asked me to bring you to Everglade, where he will meet us. I am not certain why he asked me, for I am but a mere boy. I know not enough of this world to venture into such danger. But atlas, the King knows what he is asking." Estella looked at Caspian questioningly. "What 'danger' do you talk about? And why must I go to this Everglade?" Caspian smiled. "I know not why the king wants you at Everglade, but He wants you there for a reason. The danger I talk about is many things. I do not wish to frighten you, so I will not list all. We may meet dragons, sorcerers, witches, bandits, and those flying beasts once again. There are many things, Lady. But not to worry He is here to protect us." Caspian looked at her assuringly, then was surprised to find Estella smiling at him with hope and confidence. "My lady, you think we will be all right?" Estella nodded. "Yes, Caspian. This "King" you keep talking about…He is a lion, is he not? A great large lion, with a golden mane, and soft eyes. Yes, I am sure it is Him. He understands. He heard my cry." Caspian looked at the young girl who had tears of kindness and love in her eyes. Yes, this girl had felt Aslan's Love.