Tumnus is a little mean in this chapter but its because he's getting tormented by the voices in his head and he's tired.

And he gets extremely upset with Lucy which is understandable.

Chapter 10:

"Can't I please come with you, this time?" Lucy begged me the next day. I was about to go fish and feed Lance again.

I had tried to show Lucy Lance was a talking beast but Lance just acted dumb when I asked her to talk. I really did not know why Lance did not make her self known.

"I don't think its safe Lucy. I'm sorry but I prefer you to stay here," I gave her a kiss.

"Oh," she huffed, "I cannot stand it in this dark, gloomy cave any longer. I need light! I am not a mushroom, Tumnus," Lucy said, rather rationally.

"See that's one of the many differences between us. I like dark, gloomy caves. I'm comfy but you hate it in here," I replied gently.

"I do like caves at times, but I can't stand being cooped up in here for so long," Lucy moaned to me.

I felt sorry for her but I still wanted her to stay.

"I'm sorry love, but I can't risk you getting hurt. The wolves are close by," I said, apolitically.

"Oh, alright, Tumnus," Lucy sighed, plopping down on her pallet in front of the fire.

"I'm sorry, Lucy," I apologized again, stooping down to her level and gave her a kiss on her forehead which I could tell bothered her because when I was about to straighten she grabbed onto my scarf and kissed me on the lips.

Taking me by surprise I almost fell but I caught myself.

"Much better," she smiled at me.

I just blinked.

Again she grabbed my scarf as I tried to straighten and I managed to hold balance, "What Luce?" I asked, cocking an eyebrow.

"Please don't be long," Lucy let me go.

"I won't," I smiled, leading Lance out in the snow. I closed back up the cave opening.

"You two are just too lovey-dovey. It makes me want to gag," Lance coughed when we were out of earshot.

"You'll under stand when you fall in love one day," I sighed as we went to the creek and wood where she ate.

Howling was nearby and that made me uneasy.

While Lance ate I got ready the creek so I could spear fish.

The howling grew nearer.

I surveyed the area seeing if they were here.

"Tumnus!" Lucy's voice called out to me from behind me.

I turned around to face her, "Lucy, what are you--?"

Suddenly a pack of wolves appeared drooling and snarling.

I seized Lucy's arm and yanked her behind me.

"What's the matter, faun? Scared?" the leader mocked me.

I did not reply. I withdrew my sword, even though I felt weak.

"Aw, put it down, goat. Surrender yourself and the girl. You have till tomorrow morning to do it so why not now?" The alpha wolf lunged at Lucy and caught her arm between his teeth and dragged her forward before I knew what was happening.

"No!" I cried out, trying to grab her to safety.

The wolf had her arm tight but did not sink his teeth into her flesh. The wolves jabbed and jeered at her which gave her cuts.

"Tumnus, help me, please!" Lucy cried as one snipped at her other arm.

"Leave her alone!" I raised my sword.

"As you wish," Alpha wolf dropped Lucy, leaving her stunned.

"I'm sorry I have to do this but I never was on your side," Lance said, leaving with the wolves.

For some reason I went ballistic on Lucy. She had scared me so bad.

"Lucy! You could've gotten yourself killed. What were you thinking? You should have stayed in the cave where you belonged!" I yelled as she got up, feeling a pulling on the sword, telling me the spell wanted to get the better of me. I yanked the sword back in its sheath.

She had an expression as if I slapped her.

Suddenly I realized what I'd done, "Lucy! I didn't—I never meant to—wait. Lucy!" I cried out, mentally kicking myself as she turned her back to me and ran to the cave.

I'm sorry this chapter is kind of short but i am having a writers block moment. hopefully it will pass soon. Post more soon. Any ideas let me know.

Please review it may reverse my writers block =)