Song Per Chapter: 'Only A Dream' by Danny Elfman (Alice in Wonderland - Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)

Part One: Chapter Six: Narnia's Most Wanted

The White Witch was scathing. She was practically fuming! But it was nothing compared to when her eye caught something in its corner, hidden behind a boulder further on up. She brushed Edmund aside swiftly and made her way to its side. It looked like part of the boulder at first glance, but on closer inspection it was very far from that. Her ears almost had smoke steam out of them.

"Maugrim, what did you say happened to Officer Liechent?" she questioned about one of Maugrim's police that went missing, presumed drowned.

"We think he drowned. No sign of him." he responded.

"I don't think that's quite the case." she moved out of the way to reveal a stone statue of the wolf Liechent, "And it was not me that did this. There's only one other person in the whole of Narnia that has a weapon that can turn people to stone and she's supposed to be locked away back at the castle."

"The Ward has escaped?"

"Worse than that. I presume she has joined the rebellion and is attempting to protect the human children."

"She is a traitor." Maugrim added scathingly.

"Find her. She now Narnia's third most wanted. First of course is Aslan, then the Sons and Daughters of Adam," she glanced menacingly at Edmund, "And then her. Sniff her out, kill her before she reaches Aslan's camp. Kill the Pevensie's if you have the chance too."

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In front of the travelers was lush green grass, that brushed past their ankles and low hanging branches that scratched their backs. The flowers that sprung up from the grass were bright hues of the rainbow; daisies, lavender, tulips and even the odd rose or two. The smell was overwhelming, as each new step ruffled the flowers and the odor would perfume the air.

"So... are there a lot of your type?" Peter coughed, trying to be polite.

"No, unfortunately. I am not from Narnia, it's a long story. I come from a land called Charn."

"So are there others, non-Narnians? Other humans?"

"There's the Witch, but none others that I know of. You are the first humans in Narnia, well not exactly the first... but certainly the most important."

"There was once other humans here?"

"Yes, though I knew them briefly. A little boy called Digory, his nutty Uncle and a girl Polly. In fact the first King and Queen of Narnia were humans."

"Ohhh..."

"It's nice to see you again dear!" Mrs. Beaver slowed down and caught up to speed next to Thea, "I was a bit worried that you would not make it or that you wouldn't find us."

"Your worrying was in vain!" Thea chuckled, "But to be perfectly honest I thought I wouldn't make it. I still have my doubts, but certainly I do enjoy this new Narnia. The Long Winter was dreadfully dreary!"

Suddenly, bursting from woods ahead was a panting and terrified Mr. Jaguar. The children screamed and jumped back. He was injured, his right leg was bleeding and Mr. Fox was nowhere in sight.

"Mr. Jaguar!" Thea rushed up to him, he flinched a bit as she neared him, "Who did this?" she asked, inspected his leg.

"Police, in the woods. They came after Fox, we ran but they caught him. I couldn't stop. I was too afraid. There were so many, snarling and growling." Jaguar slumped onto the ground.

"What do you mean they got Fox?"

"Maugrim and the police. They took him, to the White Witch!" he winced as she put pressure onto his wound.

"Do you know where they took him?"

"They said something about meeting her back at the waterfall."

"Okay. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver. Take Agravaine for me." Thea handed the little faun over to Mrs. Beaver. He was reluctant, "Agravaine, I've got to find Fox."

"Don't be daft!" Susan spoke up, "If you go running back to find him, what if the wolves sniff you out. Then you'll be in exactly the same position as Fox. He did us a favour, but there is nothing more you can do."

"I can't be a coward. I can't leave him. I can't leave anymore people behind, I can't let them suffer the same fate as—," she stopped herself and continued, "Look, I can't let her continue doing this. I am well equipped. If you make hast to reach the camp you can send some of the recruits as back up to follow me."

"Why?" little Lucy asked.

"I'm going to rescue Edmund on the way."

"No you're not. The information you have on the Queen. If it's lost we loose a major advantage against her forces. You know the way she thinks, you know the in's and out's of her army. The rebellion needs that desperately." Jaguar spoke.

"Well then they'll just have to wait until I return." Thea spoke confidently.

"There's no changing your mind on this, is there love?" Mrs. Beaver asked. She shook her head.

"I need to do the right thing, even though it may be hard. The battle that is upcoming, the fight ahead may be tipped by one person. Maybe that person we need is Fox and we most certainly need Edmund Pevensie."

"Be safe then. Don't do anything stupid, like jump in front of her spear or something. I will not tell the story of the ward martyr." Jaguar got to his feet. Thea ensured her bow was firm around her shoulder and her bag was secured tightly around her. The dagger was in place and she had begun to fold her wings away again.

"Ermmm..." Peter cleared his voice awkwardly, as she began to leave. Thea spun around quickly to face him, "Urhhh... Thanks again for... saving Lucy. Good Luck."

"Thank you Peter Pevensie, Son of Adam." she smiled.

"You can call me Peter. Just Peter." he smiled back, Susan rolled her eyes. Thea nodded docilely.

"And Miss Fletcher," Jaguar added tried to walk over, but stopped midway, "I was wrong about you."

"That means a lot to me. Farewell." she kissed the beast on the forehead, "Now you all must hurry as well. Send recruits as soon as you can!"

And with that she ran rapidly through the blooming forest behind them. Into a large clearing she made her way and in one quick movement she shot out her wings and lifted into the air, soaring higher and higher as the seconds past. The travelers below stood staring upwards into the heavens, squinting as Thea became a mere dot in the wide blue yonder.

"Right then. You heard 'er." Beaver said ruffling his fur as he turned around, "Onwards to Aslan's camp. We're no good to the girl just standing around here are we?"

"Absolutely right." Jaguar raised his head, "We're about an hour away from it. I'll point you in the right direction." he took the lead. Just like the girl, they were on the move. The plan was in motion and they were going to get Edmund and Mr. Fox back. Aslan's camp was almost within their reach.

Author's Note: Terribly sorry for the delayed update. I meant to upload this a week ago but didn't get round to it. I've recently just come back from travelling overseas fo Fiji... so on that account I'm not TOO sorry. It is a shorter chapter but I am happy with it. I also just finished re-reading the Magicians Nephew to get a better insight into Jadis's character. Will be building her up over the next few chapters. Reviews...

Arrowhead1996: I'm glad you are! It always makes my day that much brighter when people take the time to review. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

Finally, for those who have been a tad curious, the reason why the chapters go in 'Part 1: Chapter **: *******' is because if you haven't already guessed it I want to cross Thea's character over more than just one book/movie. Here's something to think about... How will it ever be possible for her to return if the next time the Pevensie's come to Narnia it's been a thousand years later...?

Until next time!