I thought I would change up the POV a little bit, sorry 's POV will resume next chapter. It has been about a day and a half since the last chapter.
Edmund's POV
Everybody else seems to be taking this in strides, well me; I'm a nervous wreck, in the last 24 hours Peter has taken a turn for the worse. His fever has spiked and he has since retched all over my clothes. (I have since changed of course.) The doctor came. He told us we had to try to bring the fever down. All four of us plus the doctor worked diligently. He remained unconscious throughout all of it. Dad didn't know, but I heard what told him, "All you can do now is make him comfortable as possible and pray."
That had made my head spin, made me realize that there was a good chance Peter could go away forever, or at least until I enter Aslan's Country. Oh God! I decided then and there I would not let Peter leave my sight until he pulled through this. (I wouldn't let myself think if!)
I pull up an old chair and place it next to Peter's bed. I take his all too warm hand in mine. My big brother, my king, my comrade, my partner-in-crime, my battle buddy, but most of all, my best friend. Peter truly was my best friend, he was always there whether I knew I needed him or not. So, in return, I would do the same for him, I would ride this out with him, as always we will conquer this thing together. We would do this team. Peter could do his part, stay strong, keep fighting; there was no doubt in my mind he could. The real question was, could I do my part, being there for him, be brave, could I stay strong? I knew I would be tested.
Peter's hand began to twitch in mine. I looked up to meet his eyes he flashed a brief smile before his face once again began to contort with pain, only this time, more intense. I stood up quickly and tried to whisper soft, soothing words into his ear, I tried but this was more Susan's department. I retreated to my seat. I see him struggling not to let his pain show but then I told him just to let it all out and once again a pain-filled cry escaped his lips. I decided to survey the damage.
On his whole body was coated in a layer of sweat. He was flushed from fever. His breathing is labored and heavy. It hurt to see him this way. Usually he was so powerful and strong. Now he was weak and small, smaller than I had ever seen him. I was weird really, he just, just, just……. Didn't look like Peter. He began to toss and turn. And I had to hold him down in fear of him hurting himself. I let bout a sigh, and as soon as I was sure Peter was stable I returned to my seat.
A few moments later I heard the door open and my head snapped up. It was Lucy. She came over and she sat on my lap. She looked up at me with her large chocolate brown eyes said," Eddy, I know Dad is lying, what is really wrong with Peter?" I had to look away, " O! Eddy, please tell me, please I can take it honest, I'm not really 12 you know." I exhaled louder than necessary (sorry to interrupt the story, but I always do that! Ok back to the story) and began to try to explain without sugar coating things. "Well, Lucy you see Peter is very sick and there is a slight chance, he, he, he won't make it. "Her lower lip began to quiver but then I interjected, "but you know how strong Peter is, he's stubborn, he'll make it, I promise, I really do. " She wipes a few stray tears and manages a watery smile and says, "Eddy I'm sure your right!" She gives me a weak hug and a quick peck on my check. Lucy then takes a seat on the other side of Peter.
For a few more minutes Lucy and I engage in awkward silence. Then after a few minutes. I broke the silence and Lucy and I had begun to reminisce about the good times in Narnia. Man, had I missed Narnia. Then I began to think. Maybe if we asked Aslan to help Peter, he would. So I told Lucy my idea and she agreed. So we joined hands and began to ask Aslan to watch over his son Peter and keep him from harm. Susan then came in. She started to hum a tune Peter would always hum before bed or when he was thinking in Narnia. Lucy soon fell asleep, then I followed.
So what do you think? Okay so your choice should I continue with Ed's POV or go back to 's? Whichever you say you want in your reviews, I will do. So, be sure to include your preference in your review!
~ Kaywells