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Onto Forever

Chapter 3


Edmunds POV


As Alex was pulled away, a sob escaped Lucy. But all I could feel was numbness. And from the look on Eric's face, he felt the same. Eustace was still ranting and I was getting sick of it. Finally Pug threatened him and he shut up.

But then he turned to Lucy. "Now, missie, don't you start taking on and spoling your looks for the market tomorrow. You be a good girl and the you won't have nothing to cry about, see?" he said.

"Did you just threaten her?" I said through gritted teeth. I could hear Eric growling, which meant he was just as mad as me.

"And if I did? What would you do about it?" Pug said.

"Give me my sword back and you'll find out." I said, narrowing my eyes at him.

I felt Lucy put her head on my arm. "Stop. It's not worth it." she said quietly. I looked down at her and what I wouldn't give to just get one of my arms free to pull it around her. I've never seen her so upset before, and I can't even do anything.

Actually what I really want is for Peter to be here. I don't think I've ever needed my brother so much. And I never thought I'd admit it... even to myself. I think I'd truly be going mental right now if Lucy weren't here.

We were all tied together and I nearly drop kicked Eustace I don't know how many times. Lucy gave me a tug everytime I started growling to remind me to calm down. And it usually worked... usually. But when we found ourselves in a dark room with other prisoners that smelled terrible I stopped glaring at Eustace and tried to think of ways to make Lucy and Eric more comfortable. Especially in this mess. At least I know I have help protecting Lucy, should something come to that. We were untied and forced in the room. I picked myself up and looked over at Lucy and Eric and couldn't help myself from smiling.

"Hey, Eric. Get off my sister, would you?" I said.

"Uh huh." Eric gulped standing up. I snickered and watched as he helped her up, muttering an apology. This was getting too good. But it was making me wonder... is it such a good idea she was sharing a room with Caspian and Eric... At least they're trustworthy. The smile vanished from my face as we found a place to sit. I managed to fit Lucy into my lap and Eric sat close to us both. The three of us huddled together for warmth while Eustace only glared at us. Reepicheep sat by my side. And we all knew it was going to be a long... LONG night.


Alexs POV


I kept my head down as we walked, my hand resting on my stomach as the baby's continued kicking. Surely these two are boys, they are just too active. Then again... I'm pretty active. I let out a sigh and Caspian put a hand on my shoulder.

"Everything will be fine." he said.

"I wish I could believe you." I sighed.

"You have no need to be afraid of me." the man who had bought us said. We looked up at him. "I bought you both for good reasons. For you, little lady, I bought because your pregnant. I don't trust Pug with lady's. It was hard enough letting that poor little girl go. But I'm sure she'll be fine. And for you, boy, I bought you for your face. You remind me of someone." he said.

"May I ask of whom, my Lord?" Caspian said.

"You remind me of my master, King Caspian of Narnia. You may or may not have heard of him." the man said.

I snorted. "Heard of him? He is your king." I thought.

Caspian sucked in his breathe and looked at me. "Should we tell him?" he asked.

I shrugged. "It's your decision. But I shall follow you, no matter what the road, for I trust you." I replied.

He nodded and looked back at the man. "My Lord, I am your master. King Caspian of Narnia." he said.

"You make very free. How shall I know this is true." the man said.

"Firstly by my face. Secondly because I know within six guesses who you are. You are one of the seven lords of Narnia whom my Uncle Miraz sent to sea and whom I have come out to look for. You are either Argoz, Bern, Octesian, Restimar, Mavramorn, or- or I have forgotten the others.-"

I coughed the names into my hand and Caspian gave me a strange look. I rolled my eyes. "Nevermind. Continue, my king." I said with a wave of my hand. I only added the last part for names sake. This man can hardly believe Caspian is Caspian, so why would he believe I am an ancient queen of old.

Caspian nodded anyway. "And finally, if your Lordship will give me a sword I will prove on any man's body in clean battle that I am Caspian, the son of Caspian, lawful King of Narnia, Lord of Cair Paravel, and Emperor of the Lone Islands."

I smiled at the regalty in his voice. He truely has become a wonderful King. And to think I first met him in a wood and had to tend to his unconcious self in a dwarven and Badger home.

Now the man just seemed in shock. "By heaven!" he finally exclaimed, and I took a step back "it is his father's very voice and trick of speech! My liege... your Majesty..." he then bowed as low as he possibly could and kissed Caspian hand.

Caspian looked at me and smiled then looked back at the man. "Rise, my Lord. There is no need for such formalities at a time such as this." he said.

The man rose and looked at me. "And how did you come along this one? You act as if you know her well. But that other boy seemed close to her as well. Surely you don't share her." he said.

"Oh no, no. This is Queen Alex the Light. Ancient Queen of Narnia, and wife of King Edmund The Just of Narnia. The other girl, actually woman, was Queen Lucy The Valiant of Narnia." Caspian said.

"Oh. Tis a pleasure to meet your Majesty. I have always dreamed of meeting an ancient King or Queen. I never knew King Edmund and Queen Alex had children though." the man said with a bow to me.

"We didn't. Until a while back. We're quite happy about it indeed." I smiled.

"If you don't mind my inquiry, who were the other two boys?" the man asked.

"The one who was more... regal was my brother. Sir Eric Strongsword. And the other was... Eustace." I said.

"Ah, so the one who was... whimpering has no title?" he said.

"No. And if he keeps the whimpering going, he won't." Caspian chuckled. The man chuckled.

"By the way, which Lord are you?" I asked.

"Bern, my queen." he replied with a bow of his head.

"The moneys your Lordship disbursed for our person will be made good from our own treasury." Caspian said.

"They're not in Pug's purse yet, Sire. And it never will be, I trust. I have moved his Sufficiency the Governor a hundred times to crush this vile traffic in man's flesh." Lord Bern said.

"We must talk of the state of these islands. But first, what is your Lordship's own story?" Caspian asked.

As they talked, I looked towards the way we had just come.

"Hello? Alex?"

I snapped out of it when Caspian waved his hand in front of my face.

"Wha? Huh? Sorry. Daydreaming." I sighed.

Caspian gave me a knowing smile. "Don't worry. You'll see them soon." he said.

I nodded as we begin walking towards the boat. I could hear them talking as I walked away, but I went to my usual spot on the ship. After a while I heard laughing and feasting.

"Alex? You're missing supper." Caspian said walking towards me.

I shrugged. "Not hungry." I said absent-mindedly.

"Your carrying twins... you have to be hungry." he said leaning against the railing.

"Ok, I am hungry... but I can't eat. I just can't stop thinking about the others. They're probably getting stale bread and horrible water, if anything at all. And there's no telling what's happening to them. I think... I fear for Lucy the most." I said.

"Stop worrying so much. They'll be fine. And you'll see them again tomorrow. Do you really think they would want you to worry like this?"

"No."

"Ok then. Just come eat. If nothing else."

"Alright." I sighed.

I finished eating and managed to sneak away once more. But this time I walked to my cabin. I layed down on the bed and pulled Edmunds pillow over my head, breathing in deeply.

"Desperate. Too incredibly desperate." I thought with a sigh.