Chapter 7

Jamie fought fiercely, her sword swinging. Colden and Breydon were close by, they were becoming blurs as they took down Telmarines. Jamie saw Caspian get knocked down into the pit by two Telmarines. 'Caspian!' She yelled. She fought her way over to the edge of the pit and took out one of the two Telmarines. The other then turned on her. She parried his blows, but she had been fighting for so long her strength was waning. She ducked under his sword and went to attack, when he was pulled to the ground. A tree root was wrapped around his ankle. Jamie drove her sword into him, as Peter helped Caspian out the pit. She looked around. Trees had emerged from the forest and were taking out Telmarines. Many of them began to flee. 'Lucy.' Peter stated simply. Jamie grinned at the thought of the girl having found Aslan. A rock from a trebuchet took down a tree. Another drove it's roots into the ground and started to take the trebuchets out. The Narnians cheered. 'For Aslan!' Peter yelled and they charged again. The Telmarines began to run back into the trees.

The Narnians chased the Telmarines through the forest and to the banks of Beruna. There the Telmarines stopped suddenly, forcing the Narnians to halt. Caspian, Peter, Susan, Edmund, Jamie and Trumpkin ran to the front. They could just see Lucy on the opposite end of the bridge. She was Alone. She drew her dagger. As they looked on Aslan emerged from the trees and walked to stand next to Lucy. The Lord leading the Telmarines suddenly shouted, 'Charge!' And the Telmarines surged foreward.
They were brought to a halt when Aslan roared. 'What is happening?' A Telmarine yelled. Everyone looked to the left, where a great wave of water was rushing down the river. The Telmarines got into a mad scramble, trying to get back onto the bank. From the wave of water emerged the River God. The Narnians looked up at him in wonder. He swept foreward to the bridge. Telmarines began to jump off the bridge into the river below, as the River God towered over them. He reached out and picked the bridge up. The leading Lord and his horse still stood upon the bridge. Everyone watched in amazement as the River God leaned and water consumed the Lord.

One-by-one the Telmarines began to surrender. Various Narnians were calling out instructions to them. Jamie breathed a sigh of relief and sheathed her sword, Edmund and Caspian did the same and Susan placed her bow back in her quiver. The four of them then followed Peter into the river, towards the other bank.
They emerged from the water, their legs soaking. Aslan stood majestically in front of them. They paused a moment, befor knelling on the ground before him. 'Rise Kings and Queens of Narnia.' Aslan said. Peter, Jamie, Susan and Edmund stood up. 'All of you.' Aslan directed at Caspian.
'I do not think I am ready.' Caspian replied.
'It is for that very reason I know you are.' Aslan comended. Caspian rose to his feet.
The sound of pipes made the all look around and down. Two mice came forward, bearing Reepicheep on a stretcher. Another four mice followed behind. They laid their chief gently down on the ground. Lucy hurried forward, pulling her cordial outof her belt. She opened it and gentlyplaced a drop in Reepicheep's mouth.

He took a breath in and sat up. 'Oh, thank you, your majesty.' He said to Lucy. Two of the mice helped him to his feet. 'Oh!' He exclaimed seeing Aslan. 'Hail Aslan! It is a great honour to be in your...' He started to bow, but stumbled forward. His tail was missing. 'Oh,I am completely out of countenance. I must crave your indulgence for appearing in this unseemly fashion.' He said to Aslan, before turning to Lucy. 'Perhaps a drop more?' He said hopefully.
'I don't think it does that.' Lucy said regretfully.
'You can have a go.' He replied.
'It becomes you well, small one.' Aslan said.
'All the same, great king,' He drew his sword and offered it up. 'I regret that I must withdraw. For a tail is the honor and glory of a mouse.'
'Perhaps you think too much of your honour, friend.' Aslan reprimanded.
'Well, it‟s not just the honor. It is also great for balance, and climbing, and grabbing things.' Jamie chuckled at Reepicheeps cover up.
Preepiceek, Reepicheep's second in command, stepped forward. 'May it please your high Majesty, we will not bear the shame of wearing an honor denied to our chief.'
Aslan laughed. 'Not for the sake of your dignity, but for the love of your people.' He said.
Reepicheep's tail grew back. 'Oh, look! Thank you, thank you, my liege!' Reepicheep bowed to Aslan. 'I will treasure it always! From this day forward, it will serve as a great reminder of my huge humility.' Everyone laughed.
Aslan then turned to Lucy. 'Now, where is this dear little freind you have told me so much about?' Everyone turned to look at Trumpkin. He stepped forward and knelt before Aslan. Aslan roared.
'Do you see him now?' Lucy asked, as everyone laughed once again.
'Now,' Aslan said.'There is much work to be done here, I suggest you start right away.' Everyone bowed to the great lion, and turned their own directions.

Edmund and Peter went to make an announcement to the Telmarines and Susan and Lucy went to find any injured. Jamie hurried through the crowds searching for Rushmoor, Colden and Breydon. She heard someone call her name. 'Jamie!' She turned to see Caspian hurrying towards her.
'Yes?' She asked.
'Um, I have something that belongs to you.'
Jamie looked at him in confusion. 'What?' Caspian gave a cocky grin and lowered his head to kiss Jamie.