Wow, I can't believe I am so close to having 100 reviews. You guys are awesome! So far the Sailor Moon/Twilight crossover is winning in the polls, but there are still a few chapters left in the story. We are about to start the war so this will take up a couple in itself…so…as the story turns…..
Chapter 10: The Battle for Narnia Begins
"So let me get this straight…are you some kind of Princess?"
"I'll leave that for you to decide Ed." I said with a giggle.
"I've heard of you before." Everyone's gaze fell on Lucy. She was gazing off into the distance trying to remember.
"It was after we returned from Narnia the first time, I became fascinated by myths and legends. Trying to compare what I saw here, to what we learned in our world. I stumbled across one legend in particular that sparked my interest. It was the one about the Silver Millennium…and the Moon Princess." Her eyes lifted up to meet mine.
"You're Princess Serenity aren't you?"
I held Lucy's gaze for quite some time, and I could feel everyone's eyes burning into me…especially Caspian's. He had heard this name before.
I nodded my head "Yea Lu, that's me."
"Your Majesties!" one of the centaurs came rushing in, distracting everyone from the intense conversation about me…thank goodness.
"What is it young one?" Glenstorm asked.
"They are here."
We all looked around…meeting everyone's eyes. The time had come to fight against Miraz. I just wonder how much longer after that will Chaos appear. We all ran for the outside ledge to get a better look at what we were up against. When we reached the ledge I gasped as the realization of the strength and force of the Telmarines finally hit me.
There were thousands of them, they all marched in their well placed square regiments. And there were catapults, huge catapults. No one said a word as we took in the scene. I felt Caspian's hand slowly latching on to mine. I looked up to him and realized that everyone was feeling fear at this moment.
Peter quickly turned around to face us and said "We need Aslan." And rushed off inside. The rest of us weren't far behind him.
"It's time Lu." He said.
"I'm ready."
"Susan, I need you to go with her to make sure she gets through."
Susan merely nodded her head in agreement.
"We need a distraction, it might take some time to get Lucy into the area where she last saw Aslan, and we need her back here before our army attacks." Edmond said.
Caspian stepped forward. "Miraz may be a tyrant and a murderer. But as king, he is subject to the traditions and expectations of his people. There is one in particular that may buy us some time." Caspian looked at Peter, and everything seemed to click.
"King against King." Peter whispered.
"Exactly."
"It just might work, I need something to write with and something to write on. Ed, you're going to deliver this to him, and we need to make it so he won't refuse. He should already know he has outnumbered us."
It wasn't long after that before we were viewing Edmond, Glenstorm, and the Giant heading off in the direction of the Telmarine camp, while Lucy and Susan were heading off in the direction of the woods. Hopefully things would work out for the best, and Miraz would take our offer. We know the army will end up fighting regardless of who wins this duel, but at least the distraction will buy us time.
"Aslan…please protect them." I whispered ever so slightly.
"What was that?" Caspian asked me.
"Oh, I was just praying that they would be safe."
Caspian nodded his head at this.
"Maybe you should follow Susan and Lu. Susan is an excellent fighter, but there is only so much she can handle." Caspian looked at me and after a moment he agreed with me. He ran back into the How to grab a horse. He came out quickly, and grabbed me by the arm…crushing our bodies together. His lips met mine, and he kissed me as if it might be the last time we were to see each other. I kissed him back with just as much power before he pulled away and jumped on the horse…riding off after Susan and Lucy.
I stood there dazed for a moment until I realized that Peter and a few others just witnessed that display of affection. I blushed furiously at this and started kicking at the ground as if nothing had happened.
Those remaining at the How just sat and twiddle our thumbs waiting for word from Edmond on what Miraz said about the duel.
Peter was sitting beside me on the ground.
"So are you going to help us?" Peter asked me out of nowhere.
"Of course."
"I mean…help us with your abilities…"
I looked at Peter before nodding my head "Pete, I am going to do all I can to make sure things in Narnia are back the way they were meant to be. But remember, these are your people, and they are going to be looking at you. Show confidence, and be brave. You are a great warrior too…I can see it every time I look at you. Your heart is pure, and you shine more than you realize."
At this I allowed my hand to rest on his…squeezing it reassuringly. He looked up at me, and smiled only slightly, but I could tell he was grateful at hearing those words.
We both looked towards the Telmarine camp to notice Edmond running towards us.
"Miraz accepts."
"Good. We have successfully bought ourselves some more time."
"Look, he is already on his way." I said pointing off into the distance.
We all sat there looking before I cut in saying "Don't worry Pete, you can take him…I mean he is old."
Peter started chuckling before saying "Let us hope so."
We spent the next few minutes fitting Peter in his armor. We set up a stool for him to sit on seeing as Miraz was bringing some elaborate chair with him. Peter looked nervous. Miraz and his goons had already set up his little throne on his side of the ruins where they would be fighting.
I quickly grabbed Peter and hugged him with everything I had.
"Be safe."
I pulled away from him and his hand came up to caress my face.
"Don't worry." He paused for a moment before kissing me on the cheek "Caspian is a lucky man." And with that he walked into the middle of the ruins. Tears weld in my eyes, and I felt extremely bad about the feelings I had bestowed upon Peter, but I felt so strongly for Caspian, and I still didn't know how much longer I would be here.
Peter and Miraz began to circle one another, each one trying to measure up the other.
"There is still time to surrender." Miraz stated.
"Well feel free." Peter replied. I almost had to laugh at that, but I restrained myself.
"How many more have to die for the throne?"
Peter reached up to lower his helmet onto his face replying "Just one." He then attacked. They both fought with such strength and agility, and the advantage of who was winning jumped back and forth continuously. Peter was able to slash at Miraz's leg causing him to cry out in pain, but it wasn't long before Miraz was back at Peter's throat. Peter was knocked down and I saw Miraz step on his shield…Peter yelling from the pain. Miraz continued to attack Peter while he was on the ground…that is until Peter was able to bring Miraz down to his level. They were both getting exhausted. Peter's eyes fell off into the distance, and Miraz turned to see Susan and Caspian riding towards us.
"Does His Majesty need a respite?" Miraz asked
"Five minutes?" Peter said.
"Three." Miraz growled in response.
Peter walked back towards us…pain evident on his face. "Where's Lucy?" He asked Susan.
"She got through…with a little help." She glanced at Caspian.
Peter looked at Caspian and said "Thank you."
"Well you were busy." He said with a smile. He then began walking towards me bringing his arm around my shoulders to allow me to mold into his side, and I did just that…allowing my head to rest on his shoulder. I use to think I fit with Mamoru perfectly, but now I realized it was in my head because that was how I thought I should feel. Caspian was my perfect fit.
We didn't say anything to one another…we just sat there watching Peter. We saw Edmond pop his shoulder back into place and both of us flinched at Peter's yell. Bless him. Peter and Miraz both re-entered the ruins, and the fight began once more.
"Please be careful."
I looked at Caspian.
"I know I cannot convince you to not fight, and I know that you are more than able to handle anything after what I witnessed of your memories, but know I can't lose you…so please…be careful."
"I will." I promised. Even though I was unsure as to how everything was going to play out.
"Respite! Respite!" Miraz cried out in a raspy voice. Looking over, I saw that he was on his knees before Peter, who was holding his fist back, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the man's head with his steel coated knuckles.
"This isn't the time to be chivalrous, Peter!" Edmund called. Peter seemed to think differently. He let his hand fall to his side, and started to walk towards us. After he'd turned around, Miraz dove for his sword a few feet away.
"Peter!" Edmund yelled as the Telmarine came at him from behind. Peter turned around, and with amazing skill grabbed the hilt of the sword, twisting it around so the blade could sink into Miraz's side. Peter pulled the sword free and Miraz fell to his knees. His young opponent held the sword up to take the last blow, but hesitated.
"What's the matter boy? To cowardly to take a life?"
Peter lowered the sword and leaned in. "It isn't mine to take," he said, then stood up and turned to hold the hilt out to Caspian, who cast me a glance before walking forward slowly to accept the sword. He approached his uncle and drew the sword back, his palm against it, ready to deliver the fatal strike.
"Perhaps you do have the makings of a Telmarine king after all." Miraz said breathlessly as he lowered his head, succumbing to his fate.
I could see Caspian shaking slightly, trying to withhold his anger, his hate for the man who stole his father from him. With a furious scream, he drove the sword not into his uncle, but into the ground. Straining my ears, I could just make out his livid words. "Not one like you," he spat in disgust. "Keep your life, but I am giving the Narnians back their kingdom."
He turned back to us, and I could feel the pride I had for him surged through me. The Narnians began cheering, and I ran to Caspian throwing myself into his arms.
"I am so proud of you."
He didn't respond. He only wrapped his arms around me and let his face fall into my hair…inhaling deeply.
We were lost in each other's presence until someone screamed out "Treachery!" one of Miraz's goons was holding his body…Susan's arrow sticking out of it. I looked up to where she stood with the other archers…she simply shook her head at me, and that was enough indication that she didn't fire that arrow.
"Treachery! They shoot him! They murdered our King!" And with that the Telmarine army began to move…preparing for the battle that we now knew that was ahead of us.
Everyone began moving. Peter was yelling at everyone to get ready. We all watched as the Telmarine army began sending their cavalry our way…preparing the catapults to attack. Their numbers shook all of us. I realized one thing in the wake of everything…it was time…
Now was the time for Sailor Moon.
I broke Caspian's embrace to step away from him. He gave me a questioning look, but I merely shook my head at him. I took in a deep breath…aware of the many gazes on me because I had not moved from the scene…not even prepared for the soldiers riding towards us.
I reached my hand in the air…my famous locket appearing…and then I screamed…
"Moon Eternal! Make-Up!"
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-Lizzy
