A duel challenge
Lauren's P.O.V.:
After we stepped outside to find out that Jiraz's army figured out our location and found us including Raymond, I knew we had to think of something. We were in the battle planning chamber to discuss an idea on what to do. "I think it would be best if we find Aslan, and have him help us out with this threat," I told them. "Lauren, who would go to find him," Kendall asked. "I would," I told Kendall. "Beards and Breadsticks are you crazy my queen," Trumpkin said to me. "I'm not crazy Trumpkin, I feel Aslan inside of me every day so I think I should go," I answered. "She's right, my king even her ancestor Queen Lucy did the same thing when this threat loomed with Miraz, and she should do this for Aslan," Glenstorm told Kendall giving him the Order of the Lion salute. James and Logan soon step forward to speak. "Besides, guys Lauren won't be alone we'll be with her," Logan told us. I smiled at my boyfriend and he smiled back at me.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
I have to admit Lauren and Logan made a great couple and I sort of have a feeling they will get married down the road but I think it's only a matter of time will tell. "Okay, now that we got that problem out of the way, how are we going to focus on Jiraz," I asked. "Good question," James mumbled. "Your majesties, if I may," Raymond said coming over to us. "Yes Raymond," I asked. "I know Jiraz maybe a tyrant and a murderer of my father but since he's king now he does uphold the customs and traditions of his people," Raymond told us. "What do you mean," Logan asked. "There is one tradition in particular that could buy us some time," he answered. "What is it," James asked. "A duel," he answered. "A duel," Lauren asked. "Yes my queen," he told her. "How can a duel buy us some time," I asked. "I know how," Logan answered. "You do Logan," I questioned. "Yes. Raymond is trying to use the same idea our ancestors had when they helped Prince Caspian and they challenged Miraz to a duel but instead of Caspian fighting it would be the high king against the upseuer king so in this case when we challenge Jiraz, Kendall would fight Jiraz and I have no doubt he would win," Logan told us. I smiled at Logan. That's my best friend.
"Okay, what about who wins," James asked. "It would be total surrender of the kingdom meaning if Kendall wins Jiraz surrenders the crown to Raymond, if Jiraz wins Raymond surrenders and we would too," Lauren told us. I was thinking about what Lauren said and I think this can work for everyone. "Okay, let's do it," I told them and everybody smiled. "Professor," I asked. "Yes, your majesty," he asked. "Can you help me write a duel challenge," I questioned. "Of course your majesty," he answered and we soon went to another chamber and began to write the challenge.
James's P.O.V.:
Raymond, Lauren, Logan, Jayden, Carlos, Kiera and myself were still in the Stone Table room deciding on what to do. I hope this goes well. "I'll get changed into my battle armor so that way we'll be ready to go," I told them as I went to my chamber to change from my raid outfit to red medieval shirt that went to my knees with the red medieval pants and boots that crisscrossed on my feet. Over the tunic, I wore a chainmail shirt that would defend me along with my curiass I wore the night before along with my bow and arrows fully equipped and ready to go. I walked out to see Lauren and Logan already getting set and I know this may go as planned but let's hope for the best.
Logan's P.O.V.:
I decided to change into my battle armor that King Caspian wore during the battle like now and I couldn't help but feel the emotions running through me as I put it on. I really don't want to surrender our kingdom but we have to help Raymond it's the only way you know. "Logan you set," Lauren called. "All set," I called back with my sword ready along with my dagger but I couldn't forget my ocean vial as I got it off my bed and strapped into the pouch on my belt with the dagger and sword. I hope we get this over with. I noticed Carlos, General Glenstorm and Rainstorm with giant Wimble already near the entrance of the chamber. "What are you guys doing out here," I asked. "Were delivering the challenge to Jiraz," Carlos replied. I smiled knowing this would work. I walked over to Lauren and James as Raymond prepared his horse to take us in order to find Aslan.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
Kendall gave us the signal to move out with the green branches as a sign of peace and we walked out of the memorial together and Kiera joined us as well over to the tent to read the challenge to Jiraz dressed in our battle gear. I hope this works.
Jiraz's P.O.V.:
The lords informed me of the peace visitors coming and I looked through my telescope to seem them approach. 'Do you think they are here to surrender Your Majesty," Rozelle asked. "I don't think so my lord. They are much more noble than that," I responded as they came into the tent and I sat in my chair with the council as the king I ran into the other night approached me with the scroll and the girl was there too and he opened the scroll to read the challenge.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
I soon opened the scroll and began to read the challenge that Kendall and Professor Dudlin wrote just a few hours ago. "I Kendall, by the gift of Aslan, by election conquest, High King of Los Angeles and Narnia, descendant of High King Peter the Magnificent of Narnia, Lord of Cair Paravel, and Emperor of the Lone Islands, in order to prevent the abdominal effusion of blood do herby challenge the usurper Jiraz, king of allied nation of Terabithia to single combat upon the field of battle. The fight shall be to the death. The reward shall be total surrender," I read and rolled the scroll soon afterwards. Kiera and Jayden, who joined us along the way looked at me with a smile.
"Tell me, Prince Carlos," Jiraz was saying but I interrupted him. "King," I told him. "Pardon me," he asked. "It's King Carlos, descendant of King Edmund the Just," I told him. He soon noticed the other two behind me. "And who are you," he sneered. "I am Jayden Shiba Michael Ruiz, lost brother to Queen Lauren Jacinta Ruiz the Valiant," he said with confidence. "I am Princess Kiera, daughter of the great king Aslan of Narnia," she replied with the same confidence as Jayden. "Impossible," The lords murmured but that didn't consider with Jiraz. "Why would we risk a proposal such as this when our army can wipe you out by night," he asked me. "Well, haven't you already underestimated our numbers? Only a few weeks ago, the Terabithians and Narnians were extinct," I responded.
"And you will be again," he told me. "Well then, you should have little to fear," I told him. Jiraz soon laughs. "You know this isn't a question of bravery," he told me. "So what you're saying is that you are bravely refusing to fight my friend the High King who is half your age," I asked. Kiera and Jayden chuckled silently as this question. "I didn't say I refuse," Jiraz told us. The lord decided to step in before this turned into an argument. "You Majesty, know you have our full support whatever the decision you choose will be," a lord spoke from the table. Even Lord Sospeian the Second decided to weigh in. "Sire, I know our military alone can provide the perfect excuse for us to-," he said but was interrupted by Jiraz. "I am not avoiding anything," he yelled. Well, that came out of nowhere. "Your Majesty, I was merely pointing out to you that you are well within the rights to refuse," Sospeian explained. "Besides, Your Majesty would never refuse and this can relish the chance to show your people the bravery of your new king," Rozelle told Jiraz.
Jiraz's P.O.V.:
A smile soon curled up my face and Rozelle's right. It would work best for the people if they see me win this duel or try. I think we can go for it. "And you, you better hope your friend's sword proves sharper," I told him. The king smiled at me and said, "So be it," then with a turn on his heels the three left. I soon left my council tent and went to change in my chambers for the battle/ duel.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
The three of us including the guards soon walked back to the chamber and we needed to find Kendall. I found him inside with Raymond. "Kendall," I called to him. "Carlos, you're back. What did Jiraz say," he asked me. "He accepts the challenge," I responded. "Good," he smiled. "Excuse me Your Majesties, I must get Queen Lauren, King James, and King Logan ready to find Aslan," Raymond said to us. "Go ahead Raymond, meet me in the battle chamber when I'm done," Kendall told him. "Of course Kendall," he responded. Then Kendall left to change into his battle gear.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Raymond soon came over to the three of us as we waited patiently and he brought his horse for us. "That's a pretty horse Raymond," James said to him. "Thanks James. This is Triester," he said introducing us to the horse. "Hey Triester," I said coming up to him and petting his fur as he neighed to me when I petted him. "He seems to like you Lauren," Logan told me. "Indeed," Raymond agreed. "I used to horseback a lot when I was little and horses seemed amazing to me," I responded. Raymond got his saddle ready and soon we got on the horse. I was in the back with my cloak trailing behind his back, Logan in front of me, then James in the front. I was holding onto Logan because I know horses can be tough if you ask me. "Triester has helped me a lot and served me well. So you guys are in good hands," he told us. "Or hooves," I joked. "Lauren," Logan chuckled. "Hey, good luck you guys," he told us. "Thanks," James responded. Soon, we got ready and galloped across the chambers before exiting the memorial how to find Aslan in time. I hope.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
I walked out of my chamber dressed in the armor given to me and I found out that Lauren, Logan, and James left to find Aslan. They have to find him I know they will but all of it depends. "Carlitos," I called to him. He soon came by me and so did Raymond. "You called," the two asked. "Yeah. I'm a little nervous," I told them. "Why nervous," Raymond asked. "I know this is my destiny but are we gonna win," I asked. Jayden and Kiera also walked up to me as well and smiled. "Have faith in Aslan Kendall, and we will win. We can do this," Jayden told me. Kiera agreed. I smiled and took a deep breath. "Let's win the battle," I told them as we began to walk to the entrance of the memorial.
There you have it guys! I am so sorry for the delay I have been super busy. But here is the before duel chapter next chapter will begin the duel and soon lead to the battle. In other stories, my electric company story and Power Rangers story are still being written so stay tuned for that including my big time rush Cinderella story. Until then, keep following my profile for all updates!