A/N: Sorry this chapter is a bit short. I'm procrastinating writing this story because I don't want to end it. Haha.
Chapter 14
Edmund woke up in his room and wondered about the conversation he had had with Anna last night.
"Maybe not even the present defines who you are."
He couldn't quite figure out what Anna was actually thinking. It was as if who she really was on the inside was hidden, away from people, away from Edmund.
He opened the door to go out of his room and walked into Anna who had just come out of her own room.
"Good morning!"
Anna seemed to be in a good mood, which wasn't too rare, especially since coming to Narnia.
"Good morning. Anna, can I talk to you?"
She looked at him with her head slightly tilted.
"About what you were saying last night."
Anna nodded, remembering their conversation.
"What did you mean by-"
"I think I was-"
They started talking at the same time and stopped mid-sentence, sharing a laugh.
"Go ahead" Edmund gestured.
"I think I might have been wrong."
"Maybe the past and the present does define you."
"But maybe we're not just one thing. And some of the things that define us aren't always what we like."
Edmund nodded.
"Maybe so."
He understood and agreed this time, but he was a little disappointed that he may never find out what she had meant last night.
During breakfast, Lucy talked about hearing Aslan last night and wanting to go looking for him. Edmund wasn't exactly sure about the idea.
"We really don't know what's out there in the woods, Lu."
"But Narnia is in peace, everyone is living peacefully in their homes. The woods are unlikely to be dangerous."
"I'm not sure, we haven't really explored the woods yet."
"Well I'll take my bow and arrow. You can take your sword. Anna can take my dagger."
Edmund frowned. He wasn't quite happy about the idea but he knew Lucy would not change her mind. Especially when it came to Aslan.
"Fine, but can't it wait until tomorrow?"
"Why?"
"Anna doesn't know how to use a dagger."
"No one taught me how to use it! Besides she won't even need it."
Lucy smiled at Anna wanting her approval.
"Well, we did end up in the woods when we first came here and if I remember correctly, there wasn't an animal in sight."
Edmund scowled at Anna for being so careless.
She returned the gesture with a 'I don't know what you're so worried about' smile.
So after they finished breakfast, Lucy ran to get her bow and arrow, handed Anna her dagger, and pulled her outside before Edmund could change his mind. The two ran out into the woods with Edmund walking behind them, not as eager to go look in the woods.
The woods were beautiful. Tall trees kept the hotness of the sun blocked except for the thin rays of light that beamed through the leaves. The breeze was nor too hot or cold against their faces and carried the smell of nature to them.
Anna looked up at the sky and smiled. She felt like she could just stand there, enjoying the scenery forever. It reminded her of a dream she once had.
Lucy glanced at her and Anna noticed being watched. They looked at each other and smiled, enjoying the beautiful nature of Narnia.
"Come on!"
Lucy and Anna ran farther into the woods.
Although Edmund was still a little nervous about being out in the woods, seeing the serene trees and how happy the two girls were, he couldn't help but smile to himself.