Sorry about the long wait but getting dumped by your boyfriend who you're in love with makes it hard to write romance.

But anyway, I think I got some mojo back and I hope you guys like this; last chapter until the epilogue and then it's onto another story!

We had spent the night in a rather unusual way. Instead of going to our separate rooms, we all slept on the floor together. Caspian was on the end, my back curled into his chest. Ari and I were leaning our heads together with Jonathan tucked into Ari's chest. Peter had his arms wrapped around both Ari and Jonathan. Edmund lay by Peter, back to back as they often did when camping in the woods of Narnia. We had several blankets thrown over us, somehow managing to keep all of us covered.

I couldn't recall a more peaceful night.

A few tears had been shed during the night, but whether they were tears of joy or sorrow was hard to say.

Jonathan had been told about what was to come with the morning; how he was leaving to go live somewhere else. He said he would of course miss Narnia and his friends, but he didn't want to lose his aunt again. The bond between Ari and Jonathan was as close as Mother and child. And with Peter, they would have a family; a very odd family, but a good family.

And with Narnia so much a part of them, they would never lose their faith. We could see them again, not for a very long time, but we could be reunited again- in Aslan's Country.

I had woken up three times during the night. The first time, Peter had also been awake. He gave me a small smile and carefully reached over Ari to stroke back my hair, much like he did when I was little and couldn't sleep. I looked at Ari's left hand and then back to him, affirming what he had told me this afternoon. He nodded and then placed a finger to his lips; I nodded, I wouldn't ruin the surprise.

The next time, it was only for a moment. Through barely cracked eyelids, I saw Ari stroking Jonathan's hair away from his sleeping face. Then she wiggled just enough that she could face Peter. She looked at him lovingly, tracing his slumbering face with her fingers. Then she turned back to how she was lying, and fell back asleep swiftly.

The final time, it was to the feeling on fingers running though my hair softly. I turned my head enough to see the Caspian was awake; he smiled at me as he softly kissed my nose. He leaned in very close and his words tickled the shell of my ear "Queen Lucy, I never realized how much I could enjoy holding you as we slept."

I blushed but smiled at him, "You make a rather comfortable pillow King Caspian."

He grinned, and then looked shy, "I would very much enjoy to do this every night, but perhaps…without your brothers. " I had to duck my head, I thought my face would burst into flames with how red it is. "Think of the rumors that would start Caspian." I whispered out, but embarrassed and…thrilled, dare I say?

"No rumors…if we were husband and wife." My eyes shot to him as he slipped a ring out of his pocket. "Queen Lucy, will you marry me?"

"Yes!" I almost yelled, then looked terrified to see if anyone woke. Edmund was sitting up, looking dazed, but went back to sleep with no trouble.

"Yes." I whispered this time, "I will."

Caspian kissed me, long and hard but still gentle and sweet. He slipped the ring onto my finger and then kissed it. Then he kissed all my fingers, then the inside of my wrists. I let out a small giggle as he kissed my cheeks, nose and chin. He kissed my lips again, this time barely brushing. Then he cradled my back into his chest, whispering words of love that lulled me to sleep. I fell asleep, my mind blurring as he pressed a kiss to my hair.


When next I awoke, it was morning. Edmund was gone, but a bustling in the kitchen told me he was helping Martha. Peter was murmuring and tossing, a sign he was just about to wake. Jonathan was curled up in a ball, trying to sleep just a few moments more. Ari was sitting up, gently stretching her neck. She smiled at me, but it held sadness.

Aslan would return today. Today was goodbye.

I nodded, returning the sad smile. Caspian was still asleep behind me, his arm around my waist. I smiled fondly at him, running my fingers through his hair. My ring caught the morning light, glinting. Ari's eyes lit up, but she said nothing.

Peter shot up, suddenly awake. He rubbed his neck. "Why did we sleep on the floor?"

"Because we love each other Pete." Edmund's voice called out in a laugh. He and Martha were bringing in plates full of food.

"Caspian," I shook him gently, "Breakfast, darling." He placed a hand over mine, smiling sleepily. He sat up slowly, then pulled me onto his lap.

Peter's brow furrowed and he look as if he were about to say something, but then Ari leaned over and planted a small kiss on his lips. "Leave it be Peter." She whispered softly, before turning and waking Jonathan.

Peter looked almost pouting, and I had to laugh. He looked offended for all of two seconds before he started to laugh too. Soon everyone was laughing until Jonathan woke up rubbing his eyes "What's so funny?"

"You know Jonathan," Edmund chuckled, "I have no idea." Then we all laughed again. And poor Jonathan, looked so confused. But then he saw the food and shouted, "Breakfast!"

And we all ate on the floor, laughing and eating.


After breakfast, we all journeyed out to the garden on Ari's estate. We lay back in the grass and breathed in the smell of the flowers.

And we all felt it when Aslan joined us. We slowly sat up, looking somewhat helplessly between each other.

"Before you say goodbye my children, I do believe a small marriage ceremony would be in order." Aslan spoke with a chuckle, "Perhaps two?"

Caspian and I smiled at each other; Ari looked confused at Peter. He looked sheepish. Ari's smile grew wide and she tackled Peter in a hug, "YES!"

We all laughed, Peter swearing that "The ring is in England! I promise I have one!"

Edmund took Jonathan by the hand and led him off to the side. Martha came from inside, joining them off to the side. Caspian pulled me to my feet and Peter stood up with Ari in his arms. Aslan smiled at all of us. "Just I do's, seeing as you both will have grander weddings in the near future."

Caspian and I joined hands, as did Peter and Ari. "I assume you each take the one you're joining hands with?" Aslan chuckled.

"I do." Caspian spoke, "I do." I echoed happily.

"Yes, I do." Ari nearly giggled with joy. "I do." Peter stroked some hair away from her eyes.

"Well then, I pronounce you Husband and Wife, and Husband and Wife." Aslan smiled again. Edmund, Martha and Jonathan cheered. "Kiss your partner, and may you journey through your lives as friends and equals."

Caspian grasped my waist, dipping me back for a kiss. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Peter lift Ari into the air before kissing her.

Aslan allowed the newlyweds to kiss as long as we wished. But as soon as we had finished, his eyes looked sad. "Unfortunately, it is time to part."

I broke away from Caspian to embrace Ari. "You are the best friend I've ever had. You believed in me, and you were always there for me."

"Oh Lucy, I will miss you so much." Ari had started to cry. I released her and then hugged Jonathan, who had come running up to me. I saw Edmund embrace Peter, then Ari, then Peter again. I kissed Jonathan's forehead. "I'm sorry that I wouldn't get to see you grow up Jonathan."

"I will grow up and be really good Queen Lucy, I'll make you and King Caspian proud." Caspian came up behind us now, "I know you will." I whispered, tears now pricking my eyes. Caspian ruffled Jonathan's hair and then wrapped an arm around my waist.

Jonathan ran over to Ari and hugged onto her legs. Edmund patted his head and then came over by Caspian and I. Separated, those bound to England and those bound to stay here. Peter came over to me, and I ran into my eldest brother's arms one final time. "Take care Little Lucy. " he choked out, "I can't believe I have to leave you behind."

"Take care of yourself, Peter. And Ari, and Jonathan. " I hugged him closer. "You take care of Edmund too." Peter said. We held onto each other for a moment longer. Then he turned to Caspian, "If you hurt her, I will find a way back here."

"I have no doubt Peter." Caspian came forward to clasp forearms with my brother. "But I will never hurt Lucy. She is my best friend and my wife- I love her."

"I know you do." Peter nodded. He touched my hair one last time before going back to Ari. He wrapped and arm around her waist and lay a hand on Jonathan's shoulder. Ari leaned into him and held Jonathan close.

Caspian pulled me back towards Edmund, wrapping his arms around my waist. I lay a hand on his arm and reached the other out for Edmund's hand. He grasped mine tightly and gave me a weak smile, "It will be alright Lucy."

I could only nod.

Aslan looked grave but then gave a mighty roar.

And then they were gone, along with Aslan.

"Come now love," Caspian whispered in my ear, "It's time we go home."

The epilogue will be up next my darling friends.