A/N. Hi everybody! I just wanted to once again thank my awesome reviewers who had been with me all along from the beginning: Alexandra the Dreamer, DeBadBad Wolf, RedRoses224, saraxrawrr, and my Narnian BFF-BeiiTaToKiiTa. Also I want you to give the warmest hug of welcome to my recent reviewers, who caught up on my story a bit later: Storyseeker, doublelily, icequeen8181, Edward Lover 1817, and Merry Nightmare. THANK YOU, GIRLS, YOU ROCK! *hands out candyfloss* Well, anyway, hope you like this chapter as much as I do. On we go…

Chapter 10.

Edelle walked swiftly through the corridors; she was determined to find Edmund. She needed to hear his velvet voice, to look into his mesmerizing, blazing brown eyes, to feel his strong arms around her…she needed him. She sped up her walking pace, went around the corner and suddenly bumped into something.

"Wow, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry…" she looked up and smiled broadly at the chuckling Edmund.

"And where are you going in such a hurry?" he smiled and slid his hands around her waist.

Edelle momentarily felt comfort from his contact "I was just looking for you."

Edmund grinned "Good answer." and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. The kiss was gentle but firm, as they usually liked it, and even though they kissed several times before, they still felt that electrical jolt passing through their bodies, like for the first time. They parted and gazed lovingly in each others' eyes.

"So is there any particular reason you were looking for me?"

Edelle wanted to tell him about her talk with Eustace, but some tingling feeling inside her decided to save it for later. Just one look at Edmund made her slip out of her worries and she didn't want to bring them back just yet, there was still a lot of time for that. She lightly shook her head

"No, don't worry, nothing serious. I just thought…maybe we could go to Caspian's training room and you could teach me some fighting tips or something."

Edmund raised his eyebrows. Judging by the way she acted with the slave traders and the invisible dufflepuds, she was a pretty decent fighter and he didn't quite understand why she wanted extra lessons. But, oh well, if she still wanted him to teach her- by all means, he would gladly assist.

"Sure, whatever my lady wishes." He grinned and they walked to the training room.

The door opened and Edmund discreetly stood back to let her in first. Edelle smiled- such a simple gesture, but at the same time, such an incredibly sweet thing. He was behaving like a true king around her and she was loving it.

He entered the room right behind her and they walked to the centre. Edmund took out his sword and Edelle picked up the one she used last time and waited for his attack, smirking slightly

"Well, come on. Give me your best shot."

Edmund laughed "I wouldn't go for my best just yet, middle's good enough for now."

Edelle grunted "Fine, middle will do. But just this once."

Edmund chuckled and attacked. Sounds of clashing metal instantly filled the air. Edmund charged and Edelle shielded, Edelle striked and Edmund dodged. The blades crossed and danced together as nimbly as their holders. Edmund aimed for her legs in attempt to knock her down, but Edelle jumped precisely in the right moment and the blade went right under her feet. The swords crossed again, and again from a different angle until, finally Edelle's sword was sent flying put of her hands and landed a good distance from them. It happened faster than she expected; one second the sword is there, and the next- it's suddenly gone! She glanced at her empty hand and shot Edmund a frustrated gaze. He smirked

"And you asked for my best shot."

"And you asked for my best shot…" she mimicked him with a made face.

He laughed and after a minute she smiled too. Edmund sheathed his sword in its confines, walked over to Edelle and placed his hands on her upper arms. "Don't worry about that, you know I had years of practice. In fact, you're doing way better than I was when I first started training."

Edelle looked up at him and half-smiled "Really?"

"Yeah, really. My fighting instructors used to tell me, they never got so worn out with any of their other trainees. I was a disaster the first days."

She giggled and hugged him, crossing her hands around his neck as he wrapped his round her waist. They kept silent for moments, holding each other. Edmund was delighted at how fragile she appeared in his arms and Edelle loved how perfectly she seemed to fit against his strong body, it was as if they were made for each other. Like matching puzzle pieces. The room was quiet until suddenly Edelle lifted her head up and looked around

"Did you hear that?"

Edmund listened and tried to make out any sound at all, but could hear nothing.

"No, I can't hear anything, what is it?"

She parted from him "Just listen."

They stood still, and even halted their breath for a second and then Edmund began hearing some strange echo. After another minute it became louder and louder and Edmund and Edelle could clearly make out a female voice. The voice was singing a slow and a beautiful melody without words, and Edelle smiled brightly

"A mermaid! Lucy told me they liked to sing."

Edmund smiled too. He remembered his old days in Narnia and how he used to sit by the sea with his sisters and listen to mermaid's songs. He looked at Edelle and got an idea. He coughed tactfully and Edelle looked at him. Her eyes had grown slightly when he bowed

"May I have this dance, my lady?" he asked in a gentle voice and held out a hand.

She smiled "I'd be delighted, Your Majesty." As she took his hand the mermaid's melody gained words and she started singing in a beautiful high-pitched tone

I'm dying to catch my breath

Oh why don't I ever learn?

Edelle saw this dance performed at a party, it looked so enchanting and so romantic, she wanted to try it with Edmund. She raised her right palm to her shoulder level and waited for him to catch up on her thought.

I've lost all my trust though I've surely tried

To turn it around

Edmund looked at her hand and got her idea, he had as well seen this dance and also thought it was beautiful. He raised his left palm to her right one and stopped only an inch from touching it. They gazed lovingly in each other's eyes and slowly turned clockwise, making two full circles.

Can you still see

The heart of me?

They stopped for a moment to switch the hands. Now her left palm was almost touching his right one as they made another slow turn in the opposite direction. They halted and raised now both their hands as they moved clockwise once more.

All my agony fades away

When you hold me in your embrace

Finally Edmund caught her right hand and placed the other on her waist, as she wrapped her free hand around his neck, and they simultaneously stepped close to each other.

Don't tear me down

For all I need

Edelle stepped back and Edmund stepped forward, they rocked to and fro as elegantly as the waves.

Make my heart a better place

Give me something I can believe

Edelle let go of his neck and Edmund swirled her around, before she returned to her former position.

Don't tear me down

You've opened the door now

Don't let it close

They twirled around the room as professional dancers and Edelle and Edmund felt like there was just the two of them in the whole world.

I'm here on the edge again

I wish I could let it go

I know that I'm only one step away

From turning around

They felt like time stopped from them and the earth stopped revolving for these minutes. Edelle slipped her arm from around his neck and danced away gracefully so that they were two arms away from each other, and then spinned back to him, so that her back was pressed against his front.

Can you still see

The heart of me?

All my agony fades away

When you hold me in your embrace

They stayed like that for a moment and then Edelle turned around to face him again. She snaked her arms around his neck and he pulled her close, placing his around her lower back as their bodies pressed together.

Don't tear me down

For all I need

Make my heart a better place

Give me something I can believe

They moved from side to side, clutching to each other tightly and neither had ever felt more peaceful in their entire life. They felt each other's hearts beating against their chests and that made them feel even closer.

Don't tear me down

What's left of me

Make my heart a better place

They slowly pulled apart and their eyes connected with the same adoring gaze and the same affectionate smile. Edmund leaned down and tenderly pressed his lips to her's.

Make my heart a better place….

Edelle sighed happily against his lips and pressed forward, deepening the kiss. They never wanted this to end, but the need for air made them part, and when they did, the song ended and the melody gradually became less and less audible, until it evaporated completely.

I was dying to make a romantic dance scene with them and I couldn't fit a radio in there now, could I? So I thought the mermaid might do.) The song is All I Need by Within Temptation, I really suggest you listen to it, as it is my favorite slow song EVER. Anywayz, you know what to do-link below-click- state your opinion. Love you all!