Susan ran to the watch tower where Edmund was currently occupying.
"Edmund?" she said desperately, trying to keep her voice as hushed as possible. Eden was leaning her whole body against her; unconscious. Blood was seeping through her shirt, the wounds visibly horrid.
Edmund emerged from the shadows, his eyes growing wide at the sight of the girl ahead of him.
"What happened?" he demanded immediately walking forwards and taking Eden into his arms; bridal-style.
Susan took in a large breath contemplating whether or not to tell him. She knew that Edmund had a quick temper, and did not want to press it. Especially at a time like this.
"Edmund, I will tell you when this is over. Just get out of here." With that demand, she departed the tower to return to Peter and Caspian.
Edmund sat down against the wall breathing heavily. Partly because he had just finished fighting a soldier who had the sudden interest in his torch when he had accidentally dropped it. He had to retrieve it quickly in order to signal the rest of the Narnians, which he did. He had thought that he had done the job he was given, but when he looked down at the bloodied girl in his arms, he could not help but sob.
He should not have let Sopespian take her so quickly. He had been a king for years. He had the knowledge to fight. Why didn't he?
Of course, he had known the answer. He was scared.
He should have protected the girl in his arms at that moment and perhaps she would not be feeling this pain and none of this would have happened.
"Please, Eden." He begged, pressing his lips to her forehead. "Please don't leave. We need you. I need you. You cannot just leave."
She did not respond.
He stroked her hair and shook her lightly in an attempt to wake the girl up. "What happened to the stubborn Eden I have known, and maybe even loved? Where is she?"
Tears were pouring down his cheeks, falling on Eden's cheeks, making it look as if she herself was crying over the situation.
"Up there!" He suddenly heard a rough voice command. He quickly rose to his feet and picked up Eden in the process. He glanced around, knowing that the soldiers were on their way up.
"Right there!" he looked towards the entrance, his heart pounding in his chest.
The door broke off of its hinges, and some Telmarine's came through the door pointing their crossbows straight at the pair.
Edmund was trapped, he knew that much. When all hope seemed lost, he felt a pull at his shirt. He looked down and saw that Eden- though still asleep- was tugging on his shirt. He had felt so relieved to see at least some type of life coming back to her! Edmund felt a sudden rush of adrenaline. He would find a way out of here, for Eden.
"Stay there!" One of the guards said. "Don't you dare think of moving!"
Edmund defied this and slowly moved backwards and stepped up on top of the edge. He gave a slight smile and let himself fall backwards, all the while carrying Eden.
The harsh wind brushed against his face, and he let his eyes close. His grip on Eden tightened, and he pulled her closer towards him. He fell until he felt a mixture of feathers and fur and smiled. His plan worked.
He seated Eden in front of him and let her head fall back onto his shoulder.
"Is she alright, your highness?" the griffin asked, concerned. All of the Narnians had grown strangely comfortable in the presence of this young girl. They did not wish for any harm to come to her.
"I really hope so." Edmund answered in a low voice. "Is everyone else okay?"
"Yes." Edmund breathed a sigh of relief. "But there are many who did not make it."
Edmund nodded sadly and rested his cheek on Eden's head, and dared to look down below him. He was in shock. Many Narnians were on the castle grounds; dead. Tears were starting to well in his eyes and he had to turn his head the other way.
Okay, SO sorry for such the delay! I have just started a new semester in school and I am taking THREE history courses! I have had so much homework, but now I am back! Yay! Haha, anyway, the next chapter will answer MANY questions, and Aslan will be there
Till then!
Aislinn