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Chapter 8

'I pronounce you Caspian the Tenth of Narnia!' Aslan declared as Peter placed the crown on Caspian's head. The new King rose and all the people began to shout 'Long Live the King!' Jamie was stood with Edmund, Susan and Lucy to the side of the Dias where Caspian was being crowned. They and Peter followed Caspian and Aslan down the aisle of people and out onto the streets, where their horses were waiting.
Caspian rode up front, alongside Aslan. Then came Susan and Peter on white horses. Behind them were Edmund and Lucy on a flaxen chestnut horse and a brown horse respectively. Finally came Jamie on Rushmoor, flanked by Colden and Breydon. Behind them walked the rest of the Narnians. The Telmarine people were cheering as the rode through the streets, towards the castle.

That night, as everyone was celebrating, Jamie slipped out of the Great Hall of the Castle and headed down the hall. Her boots made little noise as she wandered through the palace. After about 10 minutes she found her target, a balcony. She stepped out, and the cool breeze caught her loose hair. She leaned on the railings and looked out over the town. She began to think. Would she be able to give up her life here if Aslan offered her the chance to go? The answer for her was easy, no. Narnia had become her home, she had been here for over a thousand years. The only thing she would go back for would be her mother. 'Child, you are troubled.' It was Aslan. 'What is wrong?'
Jamie looked down, a tear running down her cheek. 'Oh Aslan, I am so confused. I love it here, and it is where I belong, but it's my mother, I can't leave her on her own back home. Is there nothing you can do?'
'My child, things are closer than you think. Now get some rest, we shall talk more in the morning.' Jamie nodded and hugged the lion. She then left the balcony, back towards her room.
When she got to her room, Jamie found Caspian leaning against the wall. He straightened when he saw her. 'Are you ok? I've been looking for you.' He said, coming up to her and placing his hands on her shoulders.
Jamie nodded. 'I'm fine, I just needed some air, and I'm really tired.'
Caspian didn't seem to buy it, but he let it pass anyway. 'Ok, I'll see you in the morning for the ceremony.' He kissed her gently before walking back down the hall. He glanced back once, just before he turned the corner, and Jamie smiled at him.

Jamie awoke the next morning to find light streaming in at the window, and someone shaking her. 'Come on Jamie. Aslan wants to see us.'
Jamie rolled over, and nearly fell out of bed. 'Ok Susan, just give me a minute.' Susan left the room, but Jamie knew she would be waiting outside the door. She pulled on her blue trousers, white undershirt and red tunic. She hopped about for a moment, trying to get her black boots on, but once that was done she quickly brushed her hair and pulled it up into a ponytail.
She left her room and found Peter and Susan waiting for her. They made their way down to the courtyard in silence. Aslan was waiting for them at the bottom of the steps. He gestured for them to follow him.
They made their way across the gardens and Aslan began to speak. 'Jamie, have you made a decision?'
Jamie thought a moment before saying, 'Yes, I'm going to stay. If I left I would be leaving my heart behind, Narnia is where I belong.'
Aslan smiled, 'I am glad you made such a decision.' He turned to Susan and Peter. 'However your story is very different to Jamie's.' The four of them continued their walk around the gardens, until the arrived back in the courtyard.
They were walking around the covered walkway talking about the Telmarines, when Aslan said, 'Your majesty?' The three humans looked up to see Caspian.
His eyes locked with Jamie's for a moment before he said, 'We are ready. Everyone has assembled.' Jamie and Aslan looked at each other, before Caspian left them and they continued to walk.

A few minutes later the four of them made their way up to the courtyard where everyone was waiting. Jamie, Susan and Peter went to stand with Edmund and Lucy. Aslan stood on the other side of Caspian. 'Narnia belongs to the Narnians, just as it does to man.' The new King began. 'Any Telmarines who want to stay and live in peace are welcome to. But for any of you who wish, Aslan can return you to the home of our forefathers.'
One of the Lords spoke up. 'It has been generations since we left Telmar.'
'We are not referring to Telmar.' Aslan said. 'Your ancestors were sea-faring brigands, pirates run aground on an island. There they found a cave, a rare chasm that brought them here from their world. The same world as our Kings and Queens.' He looked over at the Pevensies and Jamie. 'It is too that island I can return you. It is a good place for anyone who wishes to make a new start.'
For a moment no-one spoke, and then Miraz's general said, 'I will go. I will accept the offer.' Caspian bowed as he made his way through the crowd.
'So will we.' This came from Caspian's aunt and she stepped forward, holding her son and accompanied by another Lord.

They made their way up the steps as Aslan said, 'Because you have spoken first, your future in that world will be good.' He breathed upon them and the tree behind Caspian began to unwind, revealing a doorway. They walked across the platform and into the opening. Everyone gasped as they disappeared.
'How do we know he is not leading us to our death?' A Telmarine shouted.
'Sire,' Reepicheep stepped forward, 'If my example can be of any service, I will take eleven mice though with no delay.'
Aslan looked up towards the Pevensies. 'We'll go.' Peter announced.
'We will?' Edmund asked.
Peter turned to his siblings. 'Come on, our time's up.' He walked over to Caspian and offered him his sword. 'After all, we're not really needed here anymore.'
Caspian took the sword. 'I will look after it until you return.' He promised.
'I'm afraid that's just it.' Susan said sadly. 'We're not coming back.'
'We're not?' Lucy questioned.
'You two are.' Peter replied, before looking at Aslan. 'At least, I think he means you two.'
'But why? Did they do something wrong?' Lucy asked.
'Quite the opposite, dear one.' Aslan replied. 'But all things have their time. Your brother and sister have learned what they can from this world. Now it's time for them to live in their own.'

Peter then turned to Caspian again. 'Promise me one thing. Look after Jamie. She's like a sister and if I find out anything has happened to her, I will find a way to come back.' Jamie grinned.
Caspian nodded. 'I promise.'
Peter took hold of Lucy's hand, 'It's alright, Lu. It's not how I thought it would be, but it's alright. One day you'll see too. Come on.' The four Pevensies walked over to Glenstorm, Trufflehunter, Trumpkin and Cornelius. Glenstorm and Peter shook hands, while Lucy hugged Trumpkin.
They then turned to Jamie. 'Be careful.' Susan said to Jamie hugging her. Jamie nodded and the hugged Peter.
Turning to Lucy, she said, 'We'll meet again.' She hugged the younger girl and then hugged Edmund. Caspian took her hand as they watched the four walk to the tree and disappear. She let a tear fall down her cheek.


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