The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: The Protector


The Chronicles of Narnia: The story of the Protector is about Lorelei Rhiannon, a daughter of Aslan who is chosen to be the protector of the Kings and Queens and of whole Narnia. Along the way she bumps into hardships and love. Rated T+ for the battles. PeterOCEdmund.


Chapter Three.

''Almost Lorelei Rhiannon. Almost. Just a little longer, my daughter.''


Lorelei couldn't hold her breath for much longer. It was so cold. She broke through the surface, flailing her arms around slightly.

''Peter! What did you do!'' Susan shrieked from somewhere.

Lorelei looked around. The eldest King and Queen were on an iceblock. Where is the youngest! Lorelei took a deep breath, plunging back under the ice cold water. She opened her eyes looking around. A way besides her Lucy was struggling to reach the surface.

Lorelei kicked her feet and swam towards her. Grabbing the youngest girl around her middle, Lorelei pushed up towards the surface.

''Lorelei!'' Lucy gasped, spluttering out water.

''Are you okay!'' Lorelei asked alarmed.

Lucy nodded slightly, shivering and gasping for breath.

The almond eyed girl swam towards the snowy banks, grabbing a branch and hauling Lucy onto the cold ground first. She climbed up after her, shivering and teeth chattering.

''Are you okay, Lorelei?'' Lucy asked with a shiver.

''Of course, what about you, my Queen?'' Lorelei asked, grabbing the girls middle and walking towards the voices she could hear.

''I'm…f-fine.'' Lucy smiled slightly.

''LUCY!''

''Lorelei!''

''Miss Aslan!''

''It's so cold.'' Lucy whispered as they reached the clearing.

''I know.'' Lorelei smiled at her, glad she was okay. Aslan knows what would have happened if the youngest Queen had drowned.

''Has anyone seen my coat?'' Lucy called out, wrapping her arms around her as Lorelei slipped her arm away from around her waist.

''Lucy!'' Peter sighed in relief.

''Miss Aslan, are you okay?'' Mrs Beaver hurried up to the young girl.

''I'm fine…just a little cold.'' Lorelei smiled faintly, Lucy nodding in agreement.

''Don't worry dear, your siblings have you well looked after.'' Mr Beaver chuckled mockingly as he smiled at Lucy.

''And I don't think you'll be needing those coats anymore!'' Mrs Beaver beamed as she pointed at the scenery where spring was quickly setting in.

The snow was melting, flowers and grass making it's way through the left over snow.

Narnia was waking up. And the winter was almost over.

Thank you Aslan. Lorelei beamed, looking over at her companions. Peter smiled back brightly, his heart skipped a beat as he watched the girl spin around in a circle.

''I almost forgot how beautiful spring was.'' she breathed, ''Come on! We're almost there!'' she chirped happily grabbing Lucy's hand and running forwards through the trees.


''Hey!'' Peter shouted after the two girls.

They laughed loudly, Lorelei tugging Lucy along faster.

''Come on, Susan. We can beat them!'' Peter grinned running after them.

''Peter!'' Susan called after him, slightly annoyed and started running too.

''Hey, wait for us!'' Mr Beaver exclaimed.

Lorelei laughed merrily as she saw the tents rising up beneath them. She stood up straight, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword.

My army. Our army. Aslan's army…Peter's army. she thought proudly as Lucy ran up to her.

''You ready, Lu?'' Lorelei asked mischievously, glancing back at Peter and down at the hill.

Lucy giggled, ''Sure.'' she grinned.

''Got you!'' Peter called out as he neared them.

''One…two…'' Lorelei whirled around.

''THREE!'' Lucy yelled with a laugh.

''Wha- NO!'' Peter exclaimed as Lorelei grabbed him and pushed them off down the hill. ''You sneak!'' he laughed, grabbing her so they rolled down the hill together.

''Peter!'' Lorelei cried out with a giggle as they came to a stop on the bottom of the hill.

''Wow, you didn't hesitate to call me Peter.'' he teased her as he sat up straight.

Lorelei flushed slightly and smiled at him. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear shyly.

''Lorelei!'' Lucy came stumbling down towards them, ''That was funny. Right Peter!''

''Yeah,'' Peter grinned at Lucy and then at Lorelei, ''We should do this often.'' he murmured to Lorelei.

She flushed again and stood up straight. ''Your Highnesses.'' she curtsied before the three once Susan had joined them. ''Welcome…to Aslan's camp.'' Lorelei spread her arm out towards the camp.

Peter, Susan and Lucy all gawked at the creatures roaming the camp. Minotaur's, animals, fairy like creatures. They were all there.

''Follow me, your Majesties.'' Lorelei curtsied again and started walking towards the camp.

Everywhere they walked, creatures stopped doing whatever they were doing. All of them bowed respectfully and stared after them. Murmurs of 'Welcome Miss Aslan' was heard from all sides and whispers about the three humans.

''Why are they all staring at us?'' Susan whispered.

''Maybe they think you look funny.'' Lucy teased, making Lorelei smile and Susan huff.

''Oh stop your fussing,'' Mr Beaver scolded his wife lightly who was fidgeting at her fur, ''You look lovely.''

Lorelei lead them straight forwards. Her eyes never strayed from the tent they were heading for.

Aslan's tent.

Once they came to a stop. Lorelei sunk to one knee, burrowing her sword in the ground before her.

''We have come to see Aslan.'' Peter called out, unsheathing his sword.

Silence fell and the rest of the creatures followed Lorelei's stance, bowing as the tent flap moved and a golden lion stepped out.

''Welcome. Peter, son of Adam. Welcome Susan and Lucy, daughters of Eve.'' Aslan spoke, ''Welcome, Lorelei Rhiannon. My daughter. And welcome to you, Beavers. You have my thanks. But…where is the fourth?'' Aslan's voice rang through their minds and the land.

His voice held proud and caring. Aslan the Lion, the real King of Narnia was a great creature. His calm spread like a good disease. Filling hearts and minds with hope and love.

The creatures and three humans stood up again. Lorelei stayed on her knees for a moment longer as Aslan brushed his muzzle over her hair.

''Rise, my daughter.'' he said softly.

Lorelei stood, she smiled. ''Welcome, Aslan. To Narnia.''

''That's why we're here sir.'' Peter stepped forwards with a frown. ''We need your help.'' he spoke, sheathing his sword again.

''We had a little…trouble along the way.'' Susan added.

''Our brother has been captured by the White Witch.'' Peter told him.

''Captured? How could this happen?'' Aslan swept his eyes over the humans, finally resting them on Lorelei who sunk back on her knee. Bowing her head in shame. Her face heated up and she could see tears pricking at her eyes.

''He…betrayed them, your Majesty.'' Mr Beaver explained and whispers rose up in the camp.

Lorelei hung her head further, not daring to look up. She clenched her fist and gritted her teeth. It's my fault. I should have been there.

''Then he has betrayed us all!'' a centaur cried out, causing everyone to start talking.

Aslan looked at his army, his eyes darting back at the shame filled Lorelei and he roared loudly.

Silence fell again, all attention back to Aslan. ''Peace, Orieus. I am sure there is an explanation.'' Aslan spoke again.

''It's my fault really.'' Peter owed up, unrightfully Lorelei might add. ''I was too hard in him.''

''We all were.'' Susan chipped in.

''But sir, he's our brother!'' Lucy said hopelessly.

''I know little one. But that only makes the betrayal all the worse.'' Aslan said gently before turning back to Peter, ''This may be harder then you think.''

''Do not blame the humans.'' Lorelei finally rose to her feet, ''It is my fault Aslan. I am the one to blame. I am their protector. I should have been there from the very beginning. It is my job to protect all four of them. I failed in my duty and will pay any consciences for my neglect.'' she spoke out loudly, turning to the army.

''Lorelei.'' Aslan's voice was soft and gentle.

Lorelei closed her eyes as she turned back. ''I'm sorry, my father. I did not fulfil my duty.''

''But Lorelei!'' Lucy protested as Peter stared at her in shock.

''This is not right, Aslan, please.'' Peter begged, ''Lorelei did her best. She saved Lucy. She helped us!''

''Lorelei is right, son of Adam.'' Aslan shook his head, ''She was supposed to bring back all four of you. All four of you safe. There are only three standing before me.''

''Oh Aslan, please!'' Lucy whimpered.

''No Your Majesty. I failed in my duty's now it is only right to accept the consequences.'' Lorelei said sharply.

''That is why Lorelei shall be the one leading the retrieval mission of your brother.'' Aslan interrupted Peter who was about to talk.

Lorelei looked at Aslan with wide eyes. ''Aslan…''

''Now go. We have a long journey ahead of us.'' Aslan smiled and ducked his head at Lorelei.

Her almond eyes matched his as both pairs sparkled.

''Thank you.'' she murmured, curtseying. ''Now come Susan, Lucy. I might have clothes for you.''


Lorelei was bent over a map of Narnia. Her finger slid over the places that had been fully taken over by the White Witch. Susan and Lucy had gone to bath. They had invited her but she had declined.

''Damn you to hell, Jadis.'' she growled.

''Miss Aslan.'' a voice startled her.

''Oh, Orieus. Come further.'' Lorelei smiled at the centaur.

''The Witch would not be foolish enough to leave the son of Adam in her castle.'' Orieus spoke.

''I was thinking that.'' Lorelei nodded, scanning the map again. ''Jadis should be nearby. I have no doubt that she knows where we are.''

''Miss Aslan…you have been pouring over this map for hours. You should rest.'' Orieus frowned at her.

''I can't rest, Orieus.'' Lorelei exclaimed, ''I have to find the King, it is my duty to find him!''

Orieus closed his eyes and nodded carefully.

''I-'' Lorelei got cut off by a horn blaring through the tent. She jumped to her feet. ''That's Queen Susan's horn!'' she exclaimed.

''Come!'' Orieus held out his hand and Lorelei grabbed it, swinging onto his back as he galloped off towards the horn.

''Peter!'' Lorelei yelled seeing Maugrim and Peter circling each other.

''Stay back, Lorelei.'' Aslan warned her as she jumped off Orieus' back.

''Come on!'' Maugrim growled, ''We've already been through this before. We both know you haven't got it in you.'' he sneered at Peter.

''Peter! Watch out!'' Susan cried out.

A wolf tired to jump Peter, but Aslan quickly interfered, capturing it under his paw. Other creatures ran up now too and Orieus unsheathed his sword.

''No! Stay your weapons, this is Peter's battle.'' Aslan ordered.

Lorelei groaned softly, her eyes narrowed and her whole body tense. Ready to jump in.

''You may think you're a king…'' Maugrim snarled, ''But you're going to die like a dog!'' he roared pouncing at him.

''NO!'' Lorelei shrieked, rushing forwards and quickly swiping her sword through Maugrim's front legs.

It wasn't needed however as Peter's sword stuck from Maugrim's chest. Lucy and Susan ran up, pushing Maugrim's body off of Peter and hugging the pasty white boy.

Aslan let go of the wolf he was holding down. It yelped and ran off, followed by others.

''After him, Lorelei. He'll lead you to Edmund.'' Aslan smiled gently at her and turned to Peter. ''Peter…clean your sword.'' he said with a smile.

Peter did as he said and knelt before Aslan.

''Rise, Sir Peter Wolfs-Bane, Knight of Narnia.'' Aslan spoke loudly and proudly.

Peter caught Lorelei's eye as he stood up. She smiled softly at him and grabbed Orieus's hand, swinging herself on his back as he galloped after the wolves, followed by a small army of animals, dwarfs, satyrs, fauns, minotaur's and other centaurs.

As soon as they rode into the Witch's camp a commotion started up. Fights broke out and Lorelei slipped off Orieus' back, slitting a black dwarf's throat and searching for Edmund.

''Lorelei!'' Orieus called out, knowing better not to call her Miss Aslan around the enemies. She whirled around seeing him with a fawn standing over a black haired boy with a black dwarf, Ginarrbrik the lackey of Jadis holding a knife to the boy's throat.

Lorelei's eyes met the dark brown eyes of the boy. King Edmund and her heart skipped a beat. His eyes widened and she rushed towards them.

''Don't even think about it.'' she snarled at Ginarrbrik, pointing her sword at his throat.

The fawn untied Edmund and pulled the gag off. He rubbed his wrists sourly, looking up at the creatures and female standing before him.

''My King.'' Lorelei immediately dropped to one knee before him, causing his jaw to go slack.

''W-what-?'' Edmund stammered.

''Lorelei. Not now, we must get him back.'' Oreius frowned at her.

''Of course.'' Lorelei narrowed her eyes at the black dwarf. ''As for you…give Lorelei Rhiannon's regards to Jadis, filth.'' she spat, ''Tie and gag him.''

''Of course, M'lady.'' the fawn nodded determinedly as Lorelei spun around to face the battle.

''Lorelei. We must get back.'' Orieus spoke sternly.

''Your Majesty, climb on.'' Lorelei spoke to Edmund who was still staring at her.

''I-I'm so sorry…'' he murmured.

Lorelei's eyes softened, ''Of course.'' she smiled gently.

''MISS ASLAN!'' a satyr yelled and Lorelei let out a scream as a dagger plunged into the back of her shoulder.

''NO!'' Edmund shouted, stabilizing her as she swayed.

''Git 'im back.'' Lorelei hissed in pain, wincing. ''Orieus…it's poisoned.''

''I can't-'' Orieus protested.

''GO!'' she yelled, whirling around and blocking a sword from a black dwarf behind her.

''We can't leave her!'' Edmund yelled as Orieus swung him on his back.

''She's one of our best soldiers.'' Orieus grunted, ''She can help herself or die helping you. RETREAT!'' he roared, galloping away.

''What!'' Edmund exclaimed, ''No! Turn back! She can't die for me!''

Orieus gritted his teeth as they left the Witch's camp behind them quickly. Edmund fell silent at how tense Orieus was. Edmund wasn't that stupid…leaving that girl behind…Lorelei…it was probably hurting Orieus a lot more then Edmund.


Aslan didn't even question the fact they returned with out Lorelei. He just nodded at Orieus and strode away with Edmund.

It was a little while later when Edmund heard the yelling of Lucy.

''EDMUND!'' she screamed happily, trying to run towards him.

Peter grabbed her before she could do so as Aslan and Edmund looked down at them.

Edmund slowly walked towards them with Aslan at his heels.

''What's done is done.'' Aslan spoke, ''There is no need to talk to Edmund about what is past.''

Peter looked around, his eyes darkening. ''Lorelei?'' he questioned.

Edmund looked up at him sharply and then at his shoes again. Aslan shook his head gently, his mane swaying in the wind.

''Oh…'' Lucy felt tears filling up in her eyes and hugged Edmund as soon as Aslan walked away.

''Hello…'' Edmund whispered.

''Are you okay?'' Susan asked him, hugging him as well.

''I'm just a little tired.'' Edmund replied with a small smile.

''Get some sleep.'' Peter said harshly, his thoughts on Lorelei. Edmund's smile dropped and he turned, walking away to his tent. Peter realized his mistake, calling after Edmund. ''And Ed…try not to wander off.'' he joked.

Edmund smiled at him, continuing but then paused again. ''…I'm sorry.'' he whispered glancing around, ''She…she died to save me…''

Peter closed his eyes, his face twisting in pain. ''It's how she would want to die.'' he mumbled.

''…who died?'' a voice spoke up cheerfully behind them with a hint of pain laced through it.

Peter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund all spun around in shock at the familiar voice.

''L-L-L-Lo-Lor-Lore-'' Peter stammered making the familiar brunette frown at him.

''Lo-re-lei. Repeat after me, Peter. Lo-re-lei. My name isn't that hard.'' she winked at him and then grimaced, ''Ouch. Bad thing to do.''

Her right side of her face was bruised up and her red dressed was stained an almost black coloured red on her left shoulder. She was clutching her ribcage and her dress torn at the bottom.

''Now this is why I don't like dresses.'' she sighed, ''Hey does any of you know where Orieus is? I think I owe him an apology.''

''You're messing with us.'' Peter grinned broadly.

''Of course I am, your Highness.'' Lorelei quickly swooped down on a knee, ''I hope you aren't too worried about me. Even though you are claimed a knight now, doesn't mean you don't need me.''

''Lorelei!'' Lucy sobbed and threw herself at the older girl.

''Ouch Your Majesty, that still hurts.'' Lorelei winced but hugged her back awkwardly with one arm.

''You're alive!'' Edmund finally exclaimed with a broad smile.

''Of course I am, King Edmund.'' Lorelei smiled back at him, her stomach churning, ''You can't get rid of me that easily. Come.'' she beckoned him with her head, letting go of Lucy.

''Lorelei?'' Peter frowned, ''What happened?''

''Nothing much.'' she smiled at him and started walking away. ''Come along Edmund.'' she called.

Edmund gave his brother one last look and hurried after Lorelei.

''King Edmund, son of Adam.'' Lorelei turned around to face him and sunk on one knee before him. ''My name is Lorelei Rhiannon, I am the daughter of Aslan and the protector of the Kings and Queens of Narnia. By this I am giving up my life and fate for you. I swear my most utter loyalty and faith to you.''

Edmund could only stare at her.

''I am forever in debt to you as my King and promise to lay my life down for you without a single hesitation. I shall serve you until the day I die. After this fail. Would you still accept me as your protector?'' she asked, bowing her head.

''Lorelei…'' Edmund ran his hand over his face, ''Wow. Jeez, I'm only a boy. You're not much younger then me.''

''You are still my king.'' Lorelei smiled up at him. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of her angelic face.

''I don't know what to say.'' he groaned.

''I'm hoping you will accept me.'' Lorelei frowned, ''But if that is your wish…''

''No, no! Of course I'll accept you, you almost died for me!'' Edmund protested quickly. ''But I'm not so sure about the protecting thing…just-just be my friend or something…'' he mumbled.

''Edmund.'' Lorelei looked at him in amusement. ''You're my king.''

''So. That doesn't mean you can't be my friend, if you want to.'' he said, ''I did betray everyone after all…'' he added guiltily.

''Of course, Edmund.'' Lorelei smiled and stood up, ''What has happened, has happened. I myself have done bad things in the past. You are not the only betrayer here. Don't worry about it Edmund.''

Edmund looked at her in surprise. Lorelei was half a head taller then him so he had to tilt his head slightly. ''I-you?'' he said surprised.

''Yes, King Edmund. But what has happened in the past, stays in the past.'' Lorelei smiled. ''Goodnight, my King. Sleep well.''

''Goodnight Lorelei.'' Edmund smiled back and turned away. He walked to his tent, Lorelei watching him walk. She turned her back on his tent, limping towards Aslan's tent. She was almost there when her knees gave way and she fell forwards on the grass. Limp and unconscious.

''Miss Aslan!'' a voice called out before everything went black.


A/N:

Okay, so I didn't update the 16th, I've been fuckbusy :L

Anyway, next chapter:

''You do not belong here, my sweet Rhiannon. You are no Narnian, you are a Telmarine.'' Jadis whispered.

Lorelei froze in her next step as if she had been shot. Her head snapped up and she looked Jadis straight in the eye.

The Narnians started whispering in shock and horror. ''A Telmarine!''