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Chapter 14

Sloane

I felt like staying in bed all day. There wasn't anything important to do. Not after my nightmare last night I don't even want to face anybody.

That all changed when Lucy came in my room and wondered why I wasn't at breakfast. I sort of told her the truth but she didn't know about the accident or its aftermath. I don't think anyone should know yet. I know I'm horrible for keeping stuff in but it takes time to tell. The only person I've ever told was Rick.

I wonder where he is.

As I sat out in the abandoned room watching Peter and Edmund spar out in the courtyard, I couldn't help but notice how graceful Edmund was moving in the courtyard. I guess everybody wasn't kidding when he's known as the best swordsman in Narnia. He must've trained well.

I got up from my spot as I swung my arms around. I set my IPOD on a small table I found in a corner earlier as I scrolled through the songs. I twisted my hair up in a messy bun as my finger landed on a classical song. I remember learning how to dance to this back when I was in ballet when I was eight or nine. Let's say it wasn't my finest moment at the time.

The music started to play as I walked towards the center of the room. I made sure the door was left ajar before I did what I was going to do. I swung my arms around as I stretched out my body. I started to spin around on my tip toes as I pleated around in a circle. Then I leaned over and stretched out the right side of my body.

I got up from my spot and standing on my tip toes, I managed to slide my left leg down while stretching out my left side of the body. The music was helping me relax a bit but I was still confused about everything else. I straightened myself up and I walked over to turn off my IPOD when I heard the door open. I spun around and was surprised to see Mr. Tumnus standing in the doorway.

"So this is where you've been hiding," he said.

"Isn't it obvious?" I asked.

"Kind of but not really," he replied. "The kings and queen seemed to think you're either in the library or still in your room."

"Oh," I said. "Well, I'll probably let them know where I've been hiding but I like this room for some weird reason."

"Really, I would never think," he said.

"I know it sounds so strange but I like this room," I said. "Was the room anything before it got deserted?"

"Come to think of it, I don't believe this room has been occupied in years. I do remember it being the guest room but after what happened when the kings and queens left, it was left unattended ever since," he said.

"They left Narnia?" I asked, incredulously.

"Oh dear…"

"They never told me that. Why would they hide something like that?"

"Maybe they do mean to tell you but they probably have so much going on right now that they must've forgotten," he said.

Forgotten or just didn't want to mention it. I decided to let it go for now. Maybe one day they'll tell me and hopefully by then, I'll be able to tell my story.

"I guess," I said.

"There you two are," Lucy said coming in. "Sloane I need you in the grand hall to help the boys with their dancing lessons."

"Luce do you think that's wise and I thought they know how to dance," I said.

"Well you know how they are," she said.

I laughed a little as I followed the two of them out of the room.

This should be interesting.

"One two three, no Peter you're doing it all wrong," Lucy said.

"How am I doing it wrong?" he asked.

"Your footing is off," she replied.

"Well you have to remember Luce it's been years since we've had a ball," he said.

"You don't think I know that?" she asked.

I rolled my eyes as I continued to watch them dance and bicker playfully at one another. It did bring back memories of when Emily and I used to bicker like that. Minus the ballroom dancing part but I guess it's what siblings do.

"I'm guessing you're not used to this?" Edmund asked me.

"No I am. I used to fight with my sister also," I replied.

"Was it over something or nothing?"

"Most of the time it'll be the little things like if I stole her lipstick or something seeing that she's older than me by like two years or if she took a movie of mine and forgot to bring it back. It's nothing to big of a deal," I said.

"I see," he said.

"What's bothering you?" I asked. "I'm a good listener."

"I know you are," Edmund said with a small smile. "I remember back when all four of us would talk about Narnia, but when Susan went to America and Peter went off to university, everything changed. I think it's when before the three of us came back here, Susan stopped believing in Narnia."

"But how can she stopped believing in something that she's been here already?" I asked.

"She preferred more grown up stuff," he said a bit bitterly.

"Sorry," I said.

"No don't be," he said.

"Uh, I hate to interrupt but Sloane, would you mind helping out here?" Lucy asked.

"Sure," I replied. I gave Edmund an apologetic look but he understood as I got up from my spot.

"I want to see how you ballroom dance," she said.

"Do I dance with anyone or just show off some dance skills?"

"Just show us," she replied.

This should be interesting.

Lucy went over to stand by Peter as he and Edmund stared at me. I got a little nervous seeing as it's been awhile since I danced in front of anybody. I may not know ballroom, but I do know how to dance. I positioned myself as I got ready to start the dance. I closed my eyes, not sure why I did; as I started to move around the floor. For some reason, I started to imagine how the ball would be like and I was dancing with Edmund of all people.

Seriously, where was this coming from?

I stopped and I opened my eyes to see three pairs of shocked eyes staring back at me.

"Was it something I did?" I asked nervously.

"No, no it's not that," Peter said.

"Where did you learn how to dance?" Edmund asked in awe, I think.

"When I was nine," I replied. "I only learned ballet and contemporary and a bit of jazz but never ballroom."

"See I told you she's a good dancer," Lucy said.

"Yeah but I would like to see her dance someday maybe perform at a dinner party of some sort," Edmund said.

"I don't think that's a good idea," I said.

"Why, what's the matter?" Peter asked.

"I don't know I think it's too soon for me to dance in public. It's bad enough I'm going to be ballroom dancing in a room full of people no offense Lucy," I said.

"None at all," she said.

"But why are you not going to dance in public?" Edmund asked.

"Because the day my sister died from that car accident, I gave up dancing," I replied.

My hand flew to my mouth. Why did I say that? I couldn't believe I said that.

"I'm sorry," I whispered as I ran past the shocked looked of the kings and queen.

I just needed to be alone.

A/n: I know I'm super late but a lot has happened the past few weeks and here I am. I tried my best with this chapter.

I'll start working on the king and the surfer again. You don't know how bad I feel neglecting that story. I've had writer's block but I think I know where I'll be going with that story. I just hope it works.

I'll try to update next week; seeing as my cousin's bridal brunch shower whatever it's called is on Sunday and then my birthday next week. I'm turning 23! God, I'm getting old!

Anyways, review! Any questions or concern I'll be more than happy to answer them. I'll try my best not to reveal spoilers, if I have any.

Until next time,
Spike