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Updated: 18/10/2012


Chapter Eleven: The One with the Markings

Alaura blinked, the memories disappearing from her sight. She released her breath and collapsed against a tree, briefly she closed her eyes. She was bewildered at what just happened, she never knew such things could happen, she slapped a hand against her forehead and wondered if she was catching a fever.

Gulping loudly, she slowly began to make her way through the thick forest. Her red strands whipping unto her pale face, she gingerly pulled them away. The sound of chattering filled her ears and she sighed, ducking, she hurriedly made her way to the group. She felt guilty for holding them back, her eyes fell on a muscular broad figure.

Licking her lips, she turned and gave Susan a apologizing look.

"Alright! Let's get moving!"

The group passed her slowly, there were rumbles as they just recovered from their sore feet. Alaura broke into a smile at the adorable little mouse that scurried under the padding hooves?

Edmund had gone on with the rest of the pack. She could still spy his dark tousled hair, biting her lip she resisted a smile but continued walking forward. The walk had been silent, her eyes strayed on the ground, her mind occupied by the past events.

The pack had stopped, Alaura not having looked up slammed against the back of a fawn. The fawn stumbled forward before quickly resuming its posture, she muttered a quick apology and scooted away in embarrassment as she caught the onlooker's amused face.

Her cheeks were burning, grabbing a handful of hair she covered her face and turned away. There were snickers of amusement, it filled her with warmth that she had enough courage to drop her curtain and smile at the creatures she had only met hours ago. Her eyes caught a blank field, occupied with rocky structures that she wished to studied.

She fought her way through the bodies of the Narnian and eventually made her way up with the Pevensies, and Caspian. Her jaw slacked, in the field was a large structure, almost temple looking as she did not recognize the material it was made from. It was a pale beige, her eyes lingered on the field, there was a stone platform with broken down columns.

She cocked her head to the side but simply shrugged. No words were spoken as they simply gazed at their surrounding, painfully she realizing they were standing on long yellow strands of grass before faintly slightly to a bright green.

They moved forward after the comfortable silence. Alaura could spot out the Narnians appearing from the large structure with hopeful and yet eager looks, Alaura broke out into a smile as she felt the sudden warmth of home finally wash over her. They stood steadily as they watched intrigued as the centaurs pulled out their sword before bringing it down slightly, row and row.

Alaura gaped at the arch they managed to make, there were looks of adoration and awe from the 3 of the Pevensies. Alaura risked a glance over to Edmund, his face scrunched before relaxing though still stoned, his jaw clenched. Alaura could only gaze at him in wonder, a small smile appeared on her face.

Her eyes caught Caspian's curious look as he examined her. Alaura drew away, her cheeks burning, Caspian cocked an eyebrow before smirking, turning to face straight. Alaura bit back a groan as she realize what she was heading into. Slowly the Kings and Queens of Old made their way inside the temple-like structure. Alaura and the rest walked a few paces behind, not wanting to intrude on their moment.

The view darkened slightly as they entered through the entrance, inside were Narnians, hammering away to reshaped their weapons, bits of bright orange flew from the impact. Alaura stepped away, her eyes followed the orange bit as it darkened and turned to black.

Some were hauling large barrels on their shoulder and transporting them to another place. It was busy, nothing she imagined to be inside such a fascinating building.

"It may not be what you are used to, but it is defensible." Caspian stated confidently, he caught Peter's hard face and coughed uncomfortably. Alaura frowned, strolling forward she place a gentle hand on Peter's shoulder, he looked down with a curious look.

"Be nice. You're scaring the poor guy." Alaura told him quietly. Peter opened his mouth to object before silently nodding. Alaura smiled, walking away and bumping into Caspian. He caught her, his fingers wrapping around her forearm.

He released his grip and gave her his smirk, "Looks like I'm not the only one to take interest in a Pevensie." he chuckled. Alaura's eyes widened, she shook her head and gave out a cough, "Denial."

Alaura frowned, "What are you talking about Caspian?"

Caspian only smiled, "Looks like you've taken interest towards King Edmund." he explained. Alaura took a small step back as a wave of awkwardness washed over her, biting her lip she resisted screaming out her hidden frustration.

"I'll admit. I'm confused." Alaura told him honestly, she saw Caspian's head jerk up in interest, "I'm not...I don't know." Caspian examined her frustration face, her lower lip jotting out in a pout. His eyes snapped towards Edmund, his dark eyes glued on Alaura's face, his face softened slightly before resuming his hard face.

Edmund had run his fingers through his dark locks and walked away with a loud huff.

Caspian could only smile. "Looks like King Edmund is in the same position as you." Alaura snapped her heads towards the frustrated King, his fingers pinching the bridge of his nose. Alaura bit her lip and stared at the ground.

"Peter." Susan's voice rang through the room, Alaura turned a look of interest planted on her face. "You may want to see this." Susan stated seriously. Alaura followed the group in, Caspian grasping a torched, lit up and slowly dragging it around for the Pevensies to examined the markings on the wall.

Alaura muttered, "Marvelous." under her breath as her pale fingers traced against the rough surface. She could make out four figures, short and standing proudly in front of 4 thrones, individually, a crown planted on their heads. Alaura darted her eyes in realization before spinning around in shock.

"It's us." Lucy voiced everyone's thoughts.

Susan gulped her head turning towards Caspian in interest, "What is this place?"

She saw Caspian shift comfortable under Susan's stare, "You don't know?"

Slowly and steadily they followed after Caspian's disappearing figure, the light fading slightly. Alaura began to follow, her head turning as she found Edmund staring hardly at a certain marking. She retreated slowly, licking her lips her eyes examined the marking. It was a long, slim figure, a rod in her grasp, a cold icy glare and a crown made of icicles plants on her head.

"It's hard to forget, you know." Edmund's velvet voice startled her, she snapped her head back. "The past." Alaura bit her lip and slowly nodded, his dark eyes moved from the marking to her. Alaura almost slammed against the rough wall at how strong his gaze was, it stilled her. Her breathing hitched slightly, but didn't dare to break the contact.

It sent tingles down her spine, "I know you're suffering, Edmund." Alaura whispered in a hush voice. "But you can't punish yourself for that mistake that's long gone." her voice cracked.

Edmund merely shrugged, "Betraying your own family isn't something to forget, Alaura." Alaura shook her head moved slightly forward, her wiped her palms against the fabric of her dress.

"They forgave you, that's all it matters." Alaura argued, her eyebrows narrowing in confusion. "Isn't it?"

Edmund didn't respond, he simply moved his gaze to the ground. Alaura gulped, exhaling sharply and moving back, suddenly feeling weak. She turned her head, her back inches from the wall but didn't dare to lean against it. "Edmund?" Alaura tried, Edmund slowly moved his head to meet her eyes.

She smiled slightly, he moved forward, slowly but steadily. "They shouldn't have." Edmund said darkly but softly, Alara shook her head, confused.

"What?" Alaura breathed. Edmund inched closer, she barely noticed as she tried to figure out his words. Her eyes dropped to the ground briefly before looking back up, startled to find Edmund facing her just a few inches away. She bit her lip and licked her lip, her eyes didn't dare to move up, but she still did.

Her eyes got caught in the dark pool of chocolate brown. Her breathing hitched, "They shouldn't have forgiven me.'' Edmund told her honestly, he seemed reluctant to say but sighed heavily.

This time Alaura took a tiny step forward so she shouldn't crash into him, she smiled up at him, biting her lip and ignoring the fact that her cheek were burning. Edmund stared curiously at her, and shifted his weight, ''I would have.'' she admitted shyly. Edmund gazed at her in wonder.

Alaura looked down briefly, licking her lips, biting her lip so hard she thought she would draw out blood. His hand grasped hers, the sudden action startled her but she didn't draw away, she only smiled at the gesture. She looked back up, blinking before giving him a small smile.

He gazed at her in wonder, he tugged her towards him. Alaura obeyed, her feet stepping forward, her free hand pressed against his broad chest so she wouldn't crash into him. She gulped, her eyes looking back up, her breathing hitched as his face grew near. The sudden feeling of fear disappeared as she was drawn into a trance, she pressed her forehead against his.

Her eyes fluttered shut, as she took in his feeling.

She felt his hot breath brushing her lips, their lips were just a few inches apart. One more movement and they would touch. But they simply stood there, their forehead pressed against each other, their eyes fluttered shut. Alaura felt his free hand touch her waist.

The gap was almost closed when Peter yelled out, ''Edmund! Alaura!'' Alaura jerked away in shock, removing her hand from his. She trembled slightly as she was once in the state of comfort with Edmund, she took a shaky breath before glancing back up at Edmund. His face hard, his jaw clenched, his eyes remained closed but his hands grasped a free torch. He began leading the way.

He left her flushed, her palms clammy. She stumbled slightly, her eyes narrowed at his retreating figure. Why was Edmund doing this to her? Disappointment filled her stomach and she pressed a hand against it, why did she feel this?


A/N: I'm sorry! I really am but did you guys really think I wouldn't do the almost kiss? Anyway, I wanted to do that to excite you guys and hopefully I did!

So I realized that I didn't what Edmund calling her another name, I like the way he say Alaura and it would be weird to hear another nickname for her. I find him saying Alaura is quite romantic. Alaura probably might be called some nicknames from the others except for Edmund. Let them be unique.

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