Chapter 10

Edmund's POV

I awkwardly stood ignoring the black spots that danced in my eyes. The cordial had worked its magic visibly but I was still sore and weak.

Ungracefully I climbed onto Flitwing's back.

"What was that whistling that Peter was doing?" I asked completely ignoring any formalities.

"It is a new system we are developing your Majesty. Eventually we hope that each personal guard of their Majesties will have their own whistle so the personal guard my help whoever is in need of assistance."

I was about to ask more about it when we came in view of the battle.

"Duck down your Majesty." Flitwing whispered harshly. We were in the enemies territory now and there was nothing to keep them from shooting us. If I was out of sight it would make us a slightly smaller target and less important. I scanned the area for Lucy's brunette almost red head amongst the great beasts in battle. I immediately spotted Susan with the archers. I thought about explaining our plans but I couldn't waste the time. Peter would tell her after we left.

I continued to search when the great griffon above me let out a squawk. I looked towards the general direction he was facing and found Lucy, taking down one beast at a time using several daggers on her person. That's when a dwarf waddled up behind her. I tried to scream but there was no way for her to hear me over the commotion of the battle. A minotaur kept Lucy occupied while I watched what was sure to be Lucy's last moments, fighting for me.

Flitwing soon realized the situation and swooped down as fast as he could without warning. I never thought one could fly so fast but we soared just out of reach from the trolls and minotaurs. The dwarf got closer. My breath hitched in my throat as he raised a dagger to my little sister's unsuspecting back. Flitwing made a final burst of speed scooping Lucy up in his feet and flying high as he possible could.

"Oh, lo' there Ed! I've missed you so much and I'm so glad you're alright! I don't know what we would have done without you! I would hug you right now but judging by my current position I feel that would be a bit difficult to do." Only she would be perfectly fine and content with getting grabbed by the collar by a griffon unknowingly in the middle of a battle.

"Lion, I've missed you Lu." Was the only thing I could say.

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Two hours later we reached the Cair which is amazing time even for a griffon. I wish I could say that I was finally greeted by the sight I had only dreamed of during my time spent with the Witch's army but it's not. All I could see were Calmorene forces covered in there blasted gold. Now don't misinterpret my loathing for the color. I actually quite like it because of the standard red and gold of Narnia. But our gold seems so much more alive and symbolizes strength, courage, wealth and most of all, Aslan. Theirs was a dead gold, the color of the desert merciless and cruel.

Still I held my head high and helped Lucy off of poor Flitwing's back (she moved there about twenty minutes into the journey, after all if you have ever been carried by a griffon you would know it is most uncomfortable to have their talons poking in the back of your neck.).

The Tisoroc (I am still not quite sure why anyone would want someone as perfectly disgusting and cow like to live forever, but this Calmore we are talking about.) I was also quite surprised by the fact he came in person. From what I have heard from other nations he prefers to send one of his sons because, why would he waste his time with such trivial matters like war against an entire country when he could be lazily eating some sort of rare food? I mean it is just his own and another country's well being, but sure I understand, not.

I resisted the childish urge to stick out my tongue and call the Tisoroc every foul name I knew, but seeing as that would be undiplomatic (or counterproductive as Thea would say) and most likely start a war I settled for grimacing.

"Greetings fair Tisorc, may I inquire what has brought your most wonderful presence and your entire army to Cair Paravel? I fear that we will not have enough sleeping accommodations for your men for we were unprepared for your most gracious and wanted surprise." I said with heavy sarcasm. I could hear Lucy giggling next to me as she desperately tried to stifle them but failed miserably.

"Ah, Just King, I have heard from my sources that you were deceased due to an unfortunate accident with beasts?"

"Oh, yes, well you see spies do tend to be sneaky little chaps otherwise they wouldn't be spies, but I'm sure you would know that because you have so much experience."

"I bet it was that demon Aslan who did this! This unnatural, and the great Gods call for sacrifice! I believe the Gods have been cheated so it is best if we return what is theirs!"

"Would you ever so kindly stop ignoring me because it is right down annoying thank you very much. And I was never dead your bloody spy is bloody stupid!" I nearly shouted, seeing the man was past reason.

"If you will not give up your life willingly we will take it from you and your land while we're at it."

"Ah, so now we see the real reason behind your 'visit'. Dearest Tisoroc you have no use for Narnia you great oaf but if it is war you want it is war you shall get!"

"Narnia to arms!" Lucy cried from behind me. I was wondering why she had been uncharacteristically quite but when I turned around and saw the remaining guard and residents of the Cair in line, ready for battle I knew.

"Ha, you barbarian Kings and Queens no nothing of the art of battle. You should know to give up! Your forces are not even half the size of mine! This shall end quickly King Edmund."

"Oh the contrary friend." I said with a smirk as the trees began to grow, roots rising, poised to attack on my word.

"For Narnia and for Aslan!" The familiar battle cry echoed and then the battle began.

A/N Sorry for the short chapter everyone and the cliffie but I haven't had much time to write so I figured I would get this out before I went back to studying AP Enviromental Science, Geometrie and Biology. (Hooray for double science classes and math in French!). I hope this lived up to your expectations and I appreciate each review.

A comment was also made to me that it was odd that Edmund didn't know what the whistle was so I had to add that little awkward insert at the beginning! Whoops!

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