I smiled. Cair Paravel. It was a beautiful white castle by the sea. Once the battle was over the parties never seemed to end, only change locations as we made our way to this place. But we had finally made it to Cair Paravel. The moment so many had waited for was happening. The coronation of the four kings and queens.

The four of them walked up the aisle with Aslan to where all of their thrones were. Each dressed in beautiful garments that displayed their new stations.

Peter wore blues and golds. Golden cape and pants with a gold emblem on his dark blue shirt.

Susan in a beautiful light blue dress and dark blue cape.

Edmund wore mostly silver with a little bit of blue and the little blue he did wear was light as well.

And then there was Lucy, her dress was such a light tint of blue that it almost appeared silver. It contrasted greatly with her red cape.

But me? I was forced into a dark blue dress that hugged me in all the wrong places. Like my ribcage…and since Susan had insisted on doing my hair, it was curled and pinned in certain places it give it the appearance of being longer.

The four then sat down on the four thrones, each carved with a certain symbol overhead..

"To the glistening Eastern Sea, I give you Queen Lucy the Valiant," Aslan said

Mr. Tumnus walked up and placed a crown on Lucy's head.

"To the great Western Wood, King Edmund the Just."

A crown was placed on Edmund's head. He smiled at me and I back at him.

"To the radiant Southern Sun, Queen Susan, the Gentle."

Susan looked perfect as the crown was set on her head.

Aslan, with a great voice then said, "And to the clear Northern Sky, I give you King Peter, the Magnificent."

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy stood. "Once a King or Queen of Narnia, always a King or Queen. May your wisdom grace us until the stars rain down from the heavens."

The crowd cheered.

"And for her bravery in the face of evil," Aslan spoke, "I call Willow Ryder." The newly crowned king and queens looked at each other. I walked forward and knelt before the lion. He placed his great paws on my shoulder,"

Aslanlooked at me and I back at him.

Edmund smiled at me, knowing my name.

I walked forward and knelt before Peter. "I knight you, Lady Champion Willow of the Order of the Lion."

I stood.

The crowd erupted in a final cheer.

As the party began I noticed Aslan began to leave. With a sad smile I watch him. He must be leaving.

"Come…daughter of eve," his great gentle voice echoed in my mind. What else could I do? I followed him out. We walked along the beach in silence. It was so beautiful here. Aslan stopped. "Tell me what troubles you daughter of eve?"

"Edmund, Aslan…"

Aslan waited for me to speak.

"We're only thirteen," I said quietly, "but I feel things for him. I'm not sure if it's just a crush or love or I ate something weird."

Aslan chuckled deeply, "You are growing up."

I nodded. "I think anyway." Biting my lower lip I asked, "Aslan what do I do? I love Edmund, but I have this feeling like we're going to feel pressured to do something we're not ready for. Like dating or kissing or…" I gasped, "marriage."

"You need not worry, daughter of eve," Aslan spoke gently.

Sighing I tried not to, but I couldn't.

Aslan spoke, "There are quests I wish you to complete. After which you will be ready to face Edmund."

With that the great lion left me on the beach. I walked back to the party.

"Will!" Edmund called and ran to her, "Where's Aslan?"

I shrugged, "I think he left."

Ed smiled, "Come, let's dance."

"Alright."

Gently he placed a hand on my waist as my mirrored hand went to his shoulder. He clasped our other hands together and moved in time with the music. As we danced I could feel their stares. A few people talking amongst themselves while staring at us and giggled.

I've been to middle school. I know when people are talking about me while I'm standing there.

A few women giggled as if thinking about something cute.

However Edmund and I continued to danced the night away.

I savored the moment, knowing that the in the wee hours of the morning I could leave. Making a cowardly escape into the night, avoiding my problems like the child I still was.

Dear Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy

Aslan has called me to do tasks for him in the South and West. I shall return when Aslan wills it. I will miss you greatly and I apologize that I was not able to bid you farewell in person. But I hate goodbyes and with Aslan as my guide I doubt that this is truly goodbye, but merely a 'see you later'.

Peter, I do not doubt that I will hear of great things from you. Stories that will reach even the furthest countries that I might visit. I cannot wait to hear of what you accomplish.

Susan, be wary of suitors. I have a feeling that with your beauty and allure that they will bring you trouble one day.

Lucy, I cannot wait to see the lovely person you will become. By the lion I am sure that you will become a brave cunning woman by the time I return.

And Ed…I am sorry I couldn't say my farewell to you in person. I truly wanted to say these things to, especially, you face to face, but I most likely would not have remembered it as clearly. There is so much I wished to say, but never had the time to say it. I suppose I will just have to tell you when I return to Cair Paravel from wherever Aslan sends me.

With all my love,

Willow