I Told You I'm Not Crazy!

I've been pacing for what feels like hours, and with my luck, it probably has only been a few minutes. I wish Narnia had watches, especially since I'm no good at reading the suns position in the sky. I knew this day would have to come sooner or later, but I didn't expect it would be so soon. Or that my secret would get out because of someone eavesdropping on me. The Pevensie's and Caspian have all assembled in the meeting cabin, and I know exactly what's going on in there. Ed's probably telling his siblings exactly what I am, and they're probably deciding what to do with me. My guess is that Lucy, Ed, and maybe Caspian are probably siding with me. But Peter and Susan, the two with the most say and power, are probably itching to see if I'm of any danger to them.

Ridiculous.

None of the crew knows what's going on, they just know that something important has happened. And my guess is that they know it concerns me since I'm not being included in the meeting, that and I keep getting suspicious glares from the crew.

The Nereid's weren't racing the boat anymore, but they were gliding alongside of it giving me pitiful looks. I smiled sadly to one that waved up at me, maybe trying to give me some support. It was like they could sense my uncertainty.

I turned to the sound of footprints behind me. Ed stood behind me with a grim look on his face. I ran up to him "What happened?" I asked, afraid to hear his answer.

He shook his head "Nothing yet, luckily." he paused "But Peter's worried, he thinks your some kind of witch. And Susan's not sure if she agrees or not."

I gasped "A witch? Ed, didn't you tell them what I am?"

He shook his head "No, I didn't think you would want me to. But Peter and Caspian have decided to bring you in before they make any decisions."

I shook my head and let him lead me to the cabins. I did a quick fix of my hair and clothing before I let Ed lead me into the room with the Kings and Queens. Lucy ran up to me and pulled me into a hug "Peter thinks you're a witch! But you're not, right?" She asked.

I took a deep breath before answering "No Lucy, I'm not a witch."

"Than what are you, exactly?" Peter asked from the other side of the room.

I shrugged "What does it matter?" I asked calmly.

Peter took a step closer to me, Ed shifted in front of me protectively. "She's a good person, that's what she is." Ed said "What does it matter if she's different? She's destined to defeat the White Witch."

"Ed," Peter sighed "I just don't want anything bad to happen to any of you."

"And you think I'm capable of doing harm onto your family?" I asked surprised "I thought you only didn't trust me because you thought I was a witch! Well I'm not a witch, and I'm not evil!"

Peter looked sad for a moment "But the prophecy says the Chosen One is someone without a beating heart, if that's you, than doesn't that mean you don't have feelings?"

"Peter!" Ed yelled "What the Hell's the matter with you?"

I shook my head to stop the tears "Thanks for reminding me." I said coolly.

I was about to storm out of the room when the boat suddenly lurched to the side. A porthole on the wall swung open and sea water sprayed out into the room. I yelped and jumped aside just before it had a chance to hit me. I hadn't noticed it, but my eyes had gone wide and probably held a crazed look in them. But hey, the last thing I needed was to grow a tail in front of everyone.

"Calm down, it's only water." Susan laughed.

I sighed "Exactly." I said under my breath. I didn't mean for anyone to hear it, but I think they did anyways.

"What do you mean, Kate?" Lucy asked.

I shook my head "It doesn't matter, we should see if there's anything wrong."

But just as I said it, the captain burst into the room "Your Majesties, we're here."

We had been walking through thick forest for about three hours now. Not even knowing where we're going, just looking. I'm not sure what we were looking for exactly, though. I mean, it's not like the oakpipe would be just sitting in an alter waiting for us to take it. I knew it was in a cave though, I remembered that much from the dreams. But the location of the cave? I have no idea. And I don't think anyone else did either.

"It should be here somewhere." Peter said "Probably in some sort of temple-"

I shook my head and sighed "Don't be ridiculous, it's in a cave." I cut in.

"And you know this how?" Susan asked.

I stopped dead in my tracks to avoid crashing into the captain, who had stopped in front of me just as abruptly. Should I say something? "You don't want to know, trust me on that one." Ed cut in.

Susan looked at him puzzled but Peter beat her to saying something "Ed, how much exactly are you not telling us?"

Ed glanced at me, then smirked "Just about everything." then he paused "That I know at least."

I smiled at him "No, you know pretty much everything."

Peter and Susan shot each other annoyed glances. Ed chuckled "Come on, we need to find this cave."

He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and we began walking forward into the forest again. After what felt like a mile later, I stopped. I had sworn I had seen something glistening through the thick foliage. Ed noticed my actions and looked at me concerned. I just ignored it and followed the faint gold light. I could tell the group was reluctant, but I could hear them following behind me.

By now the light was clear through the trees and bushes. "Where are you going?" Lucy piped up.

I didn't take my eyes off of the light "Don't you see it?" I asked.

"See what?" Peter asked.

I looked back at the group in disbelief "That golden light up ahead. There's no way you could possibly miss it." When no one's features changed from their confused position, I pointed it out "It's right there!"

"Kate...there's nothing but trees there." Ed explained.

"What? I'm not crazy, it's right there!" I exclaimed pointing to the light again.

I rolled my eyes when no one seemed to be seeing what I was seeing. I kept walking forwards until the trees became less and less dense. As I kept walking, the image of a clearing flashed behind my eyes. I could see it clearly, green grass surrounded by trees and bushes. With a mysterious cave entrance poking up out of the ground. But it only seemed to stretch out for about three feet, and then just stop somehow. It looked more like a closed rocky gate than a cave.

Before I had even realized it I broke through the trees and stepped into the very same clearing. I smiled, the light was emanating out of the cave. "See? The light's right there! You can't possibly miss it!" I exclaimed.

Ed came up from behind me "What light?" He asked, then wrapped his arm around my shoulders. His expression changed to confusion "Oh...that light."

I smiled triumphantly "See? I told you I wasn't crazy!"

Susan came up from behind me looking puzzled "I still don't see anything."

Ed rolled his eyes and let go of my shoulders "Susan, it's right in front of..." he trailed off at the end of his sentence "Where'd it go?" he asked me.

I looked at him puzzled, I could still clearly see the glowing golden light. I pointed to the cave "It's still there." I said.

Peter came up from behind me now too. He scrunched up his nose before his features turned to deep thought. "Kate...you say you can still see it?" he asked, I nodded "And Ed saw it when he touched you...so maybe..." he trailed off before placing a hand on my shoulder. His eyes widened "Well I'll be damned." he breathed.

"Well it looks like Lady Kate is the only one who can see the way to the flute then." the captain stated.

I shrugged "I guess so."

I took a step forwards, everyone else following closely behind. I took a step into the cave, expecting to only find a wall. But instead, after a moment of darkness, we were surrounded by light from lit torches on the wall. The cave no longer seemed to end as soon as it started. Instead it seemed to go on for miles.

We began walking through the rocky enclosure. We didn't walk too far before I turned a corner, and what did I see? Water. Lots and lots of water. Great. In fact, it was more like a dead end, and the trail of light continued on from under the water. Just perfect.

"Look down there! I can see lights under the water!" Lucy exclaimed.

I looked down, and sure enough, bright lights like underwater flames could be seen from below the surface. "The oakpipe." I stated, the cave must have overflowed since the time of Amelia. I remembered in the dream there wasn't this much water.

"But how do we get down there?" Susan asked, trying to think of some possible solution.

I inhaled deeply "You don't," everyone turned to look at me "I do."

"Kate-" Ed began, but I cut him off.

"Do you want the pipe or not?"

"Well yes, but we can figure something else out!" he argued "It's too dangerous for you to go down there alone. You know there are bound to be traps set down there."

'The pool will block your powers.' I heard the all too familiar voice of Amelia say in my head say.

I sighed "I know what the pool does, I'm prepared."

"What the pool does?" Lucy asked confused.

I looked down at her as Amelia spoke again 'The pool will drain the life from humans, they are too weak for its magic.'

"Whatever happens, don't come down after me. The pool kills humans." I informed the group.

"What do you mean?" Peter asked.

I shrugged "Exactly what I said. The pool kills humans, they're too weak for its magic. And that counts for you as well Ed, so don't even think about it." I finished giving him a glare.

"Be careful." Susan said, placing a hand on my shoulder.

I gave her a questioning look, why was she so worried about me all of a sudden? "We thought we lost you once and the grief was terrible. I can't imagine what would happen if we really lost you." she said, giving me a weak smile.

I nodded my understanding before turning back to Ed. "Be careful." he whispered into my hair as he pulled me into an embrace.

"Don't worry." I smiled up at him "I'll be fine."

And with that said, I nodded towards everyone before turning back to the pool. "Here goes nothing."

I brought my hands up above my head before diving into the cool water. It seemed to swarm around me, almost like it was sizing me up. Like it was seeing just how much of a threat I could be, or if I was the one it waiting for. Five seconds later, the change began to happen. My legs began to glue together, and my lungs began to adapt to the water. Before I knew it, a bright light surrounded me as well as jets of water. This was different than all of the other changes I've been through. This time, it was like the water was controlling it. Controlling me. It took a lot more energy than before, and I suddenly felt tired. I fought to stay awake as I felt the water begin to pull me upwards. My head broke through the surface as a column of water pulled me upwards, keeping me trapped in its grip in more ways than one.

I felt like I couldn't stay awake any longer. I figured this might be the pool draining my powers, preventing me from being able to use them. But before anything else could happen I heard a voice. Amelia's voice, but this time she was not in my head "Well, it looks like the pool recognizes her as more than just the Chosen One."

Hi, how's it goin? Sorry it's short and kinda sucky. I've been avoiding posting this cuz I'm not very happy with it. Lolz, oh well I'm posting it anyways! :P

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