Safe From Danger
By Narnian magic
Heyzoz…finally found the time to update! Woot! And thanks to the reviewers!!!
KibumiWong- hehe. Poor Susan indeed. Evil smirk Thanks for your E/L opinion! Hehe. Thanks!
ErthGrl9870- Thanks for the opinion! And yeah…I'm hurryin', I'm hurryin! Hehe. Thanks!
Zeldy- LOL. YOU'D better update now. Cuz I'm updating! Lol. And I am NOT doing better than you. But this story is gonna go on…for…well, not that long time, but long time whatsoever. Hehe. Not making any sense, but w/e. Thanks!
Caithzadz- Thanks so much!
Aminuleen- I know people hate cliffhangers. That's why I do them. Lol. Thanks for the E/L opinion! I love that in your story too! Hehe. It won't interfere with Peter and Susan. Promise. I'm updating! Thanks!
Just A Little Bit Dramatic- Thanks! I will. Hehe.
narnianqueen33- lol, he WILL hurry. Thanks!
MiOnEtheBeSt- Yeah, I know what you think…but at the moment, I think it's a yes…if there are gonna be more no's in the future then I'll stop it. Thanks!
Alright. My notes and thanks were as long as a page on Word! Gotta write!
Warning: very minor swearing.
Disclaimer: Own nothing but storyline.
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He couldn't think. What did she just say? "I mean it. I really love you." Edmund stood stock-still at the news Lucy had just given him. "Wha-what?" he croaked. "I love you, Edmund." She said quietly, her gaze still fixed to the ground. He didn't know what to say. It was forbidden! It was incest! 'Peter and Susan are doing it.' A reasonable part of his mind told him, but he kicked that thought away. He didn't want to think about that right now! Besides, it was different. Several moments passed in silence.
Lucy tried not to look up, but she did anyway. Edmund's dark eyes were staring at her, and they were cloudy. She felt the tears coming, although she managed to keep them back it. "I know you don't feel the same way." She finally said in a cracked voice. It seemed to snap Edmund out of his reverie. He didn't say anything, and for once, the Brave Queen didn't feel so brave anymore. Another wave of tears was coming, and this time, she knew she wouldn't be able to hold them back. So she ran back, all the way back into the castle and her room, threw herself down on the bed and started sobbing.
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Edmund watched as his sister fled before his eyes. She was crying, and he knew it. He felt like a real bustard then. But how did she think he'd respond? It wasn't as if he didn't love her, he did, really, just not in that way. For some reason, when he walked back inside the castle on his own, he felt an uncomfortable feeling in his gut.
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Once again, he came to the blue flame and the two lava rivers. Swallowing hard once again, he braced himself for the cold before charging. The unicorn jumped, but it overestimated the width of the river, skidding to the side of the other river. "Whoa!" Peter cried out. The unicorn was on the verge of falling; a leg dangling over the side. It fought to regain balance, kicking the rock below to get back up to the cliff. The rocks crumbled and slipped, making the unicorn stumble once again. Finally, it found a sturdy piece of rock and made it back up to the top. Peter stroked his unicorn's neck, his breathing harsh. He looked back over the side, feeling relieved. 'Thank Aslan we didn't fall over.'
Even after the close call, the cold was still there, biting at his bones. He felt pain, but ignored it, reminded of Susan and the flower. The flower! Hurriedly, he fumbled with the pouch at his side. Peter let out a relieved sigh before refastening it. The cold sent a shiver down his spine. He hoped Susan was all right. Remembering the dream he had several nights ago, his heart started beating faster. The High King nudged his unicorn and soon, they found the narrow strip of land. Breathing heavily once again, they jumped, this time nothing in their way. Landing on the dirt on the other side, he raced towards Cair Paravel, nothing but Susan on his mind. 'Aslan, please let her be okay.'
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It was Susan's last day. Her very last day. Now, counting down, she only had sixteen hours left. Lucy bit her lip, pacing next to her sister's bed. Her brother was seated in a chair on the other side of Susan, his head buried in his hands. Susan stirred, groaning as she opened her blue eyes. "Susan!" the younger girl cried. She went over to envelope her older sister in a hug. "Hey, Lu." Susan said softly. She turned to Edmund. He stood up and went over to hug his sister as well. "Hey, Ed." She said, in the same tone. "Hey, Su." He said, grinning. Susan yawned. "What time is it?" she asked. "Precisely eight o'clock in the morning." Lucy answered, before smiling. "I suggest we get some breakfast. Especially you, Su."
She knew it was Susan's last day. She tried, she really did to keep the tears in. It was their last day to be happy. Their last day together. The only thing missing now was Peter. Despite her smile, she bit her lip, almost unnoticeable. 'Where is Peter?!' she screamed inside her mind. Still smiling, Lucy helped her sister off the bed and into the dining room. Susan ate her food slowly, as if each bite took effort. After breakfast, the three went into Susan's room, getting chairs and sitting outside on her balcony. The cool breeze swept through, giving them a peaceful feeling, though none of them felt exactly fine at the moment. Especially Susan.
She felt sick. Very sick. But she could handle it, couldn't she? 'I've been through worse before.' She thought grimly as she stared out at the sea. Closing her eyes, she listened to the waves crash along the ocean shore. Warm shivers ran up and down her spine as the breeze passed her. Susan had to enjoy these last hours. The last hours in her life.
Edmund snuck a look at his sisters once in a while. He had to watch over them, he had to be Peter when he wasn't around. He was responsible for them. As he looked at the clear unity of the sky, the sun, the woods and the sea, he thought of his own problems. The biggest one he'd ever have in his life. Lucy's confession. What should he do? The Just King searched deep within himself. He didn't feel the same way, did he? No, he didn't. He couldn't possibly. Even if Peter and Susan are doing it, he couldn't. He didn't know why, but there was a barrier, clearly saying, 'No.' Edmund took a deep breath, letting it out slowly, relaxing. The three siblings stayed like this until lunch, and then continued staring out to the seaside, silent.
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He was almost there. He had to make it. He must. Susan's life depended on him. Peter bent down low on his unicorn, whispering softly to it, telling it to go faster. They gained speed, coming closer with every step, home.
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Lucy and Susan were in her room, reading a book, waiting for Edmund to come back from the dining room to join them. It was about ten o'clock at night when Susan felt it coming. "Peter!" she screamed as she felt fire suddenly exploding in her body. Lucy's eyes widened before she burst into tears and screamed, "Susan!" she turned around. "Edmund!" she screamed. She ran outside. "Edmund!" she said, screaming through her tears again. Edmund heard the frantic cries of his little sister when he was on the stairs, then bolted to where she was. The Valiant Queen ran towards him, grasping his arms tightly. Edmund held onto Lucy's elbows to keep her from falling down. "It's Susan!" she said, crying hysterically.
He released her and charged into the room. Susan laid there, on her back, blood staining the sheets. "Damn." He muttered, and picked up his sister, racing to the medical ward. He heard Lucy running behind him, trying to keep up. They burst into the medical ward, panting heavily. Annis looked up and hurried to the monarchs. "Queen Susan!" she shrieked. Edmund put Susan down on a bed and the siblings watched with horror as she continued to cough up blood. Lucy leaned up against her brother, sobbing hysterically, her grip on him tightening. Forgetting everything but his sisters and his brother, Edmund held his little sister, watching painfully as Susan underwent pain like hell.
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"Peter!" he heard a voice cry out. Peter's eyes widened. It was Susan! She was in pain, he could feel it. He could feel her dying. 'No! Susan!' He looked helplessly around. They were just about two hours away from Cair Paravel. 'Susan, please, hold on, don't give up…I'm almost there…please.' He thought desperately.
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11:55. Susan had five more minutes. Edmund was getting desperate now. "Damnit, Peter! Where are you?!" He yelled in the air. As if on cue, Peter burst into the room, surprising them all. He skidded right next to Susan on her bed. "Susan, Susan, can you hear me?" Susan turned her head in his direction weakly. "Peter…" she gasped. "You came…came back…" She managed to rasp out. Peter's eyes started to mist. "Of course I came back…" he said, pushing back her sweat-streaked hair.
11:59. "Peter! Her cure!" Lucy cried out. Peter snapped to attention and reached into his pouch, drawing out her flower. "Susan, open your mouth, please, hurry!" he said, his voice breaking. Susan shook her head. "It hurts so much!" she said, tears streaming down her face.
11:59:50. "Susan!" Peter said, pleading her. She struggled to get her mouth open, her whole body burning painfully, as if she was in hell on earth. Quickly, he put the magical flower insider her mouth, waiting for her reaction.
12:00. Susan's time was up. The fire inside her suddenly burst out and then it disappeared. Her eyes closed, and there was no reaction to what Peter had just done. He grabbed her hand, and felt for a pulse…just to find there was none. "No! Susan!"
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Narnian magic: CLIFFHANGER. I know. AGAIN. MUHAHAHA. Seven pages. Hope that was enough for now, cuz my mum's gonna crucify me if I don't go to bed. Its like, 11 already and I just had a basketball game today so I'm dead tired. Lol.