AN:/ first off, i want to say thank you to those who are supporting me and defending my story against those who dont like it. but please let them be. if they dont like it, they dont like it. it's their opinion, something that only they can change. but thank you sooo much. it really makes me smile to know you guys have my back no matter what. but here we are, chapter 29!

Disclaimer: i do not own Chronicles of Narnia or its characters. i only own the characters Melissa, Ryliza, Gale, Lacara, Demetri and Sophia. i do not own any of the good Suspian songs, those belong to various artists. and sadly, i do not own Skandar Keynes. he is a human being. so, no one owns him.


Edmund felt something tickling his nose. There was nothing on his hands (if you were wondering) but he tried to shoo it away. Thinking he did it successfully, he remained asleep. But then something tickled his nose again so he opened one eye. But then, being the sleepy person he is closed it. The tickling continued and Edmund finally, but lazily, opened his eyes. He blinked a few times before things came into focus. He looked around before looking at the person tickling him. He expected it to be Peter or Caspian, but he saw his girlfriend instead.

Her hair was tied up, her side bangs falling. She wore a black blouse with a v-neckline. The sleeves were of course up to her elbow, but they were folded. She wore dark brown pants and her black boots. Around her neck was her silver locket.

"Morning sunshine." she said, sitting on the bed.

"Morning. How are you feeling?" Edmund asked, sitting up.

"I'm better. If I wasn't, I wouldn't be here, would I?"

"I guess not. Did you see your parents?"

"As a matter of fact, I did. They were in my room when I woke up."

"That's good."

"Yeah. Thank you. I don't know what would have happened if you guys hadn't come."

"Well, we worry about you. Me especially." Edmund said. Lacara smiled and looked into his eyes.

They were just inches apart and they just looked into each other's eyes. Lacara smiled and looked down. But Edmund caught her lips with his and kissed her passionately. She was taken by surprise, but kissed back. Edmund kissed her with such force that Lacara was leaning back before she was lying on the bed. Lacara's hands were going through his hair, feeling the softness in them. They kissed passionately and what seemed like an eternity.

Suddenly the door opened. "Ed, I need-" Susan started until she saw the scene. She began to back away, trying to make sure they didn't notice her. But apparently, they did and they broke apart.

"SU!" Edmund shouted.

"Bye!" and Susan shut the door, leaving the two alone.

"God, siblings can be annoying." Edmund said getting off of Lacara and the bed. "I'm sorry about that."

"No, it's fine. I understand how you feel." she said, blushing.

"Really?"

"Really. I have a brother who would always be around with some girl. And then I ruin their moment and he gets mad at me for it. But then they stay together, eventually breaking up four days later. But I know how it feels."

"Well, are you sure?"

"I'm absolutely sure about it. Okay?"

"All right."

"Well, I need to go. Mother is expecting me."

"Okay, see you later."

"Okay." Lacara smiled and gave him a peck on the cheek. She left his room and walked down the hallway. Edmund dreamily sighed but then he groaned. He too exited his room and then searched the castle. He was going to have a little talk with his older sister. He looked all about the castle, but never found her. But he forgot one place. The one place he should have started at.

He walked quickly into the library and opened the doors. There he found Susan, Caspian, Lucy and Peter laughing. Susan looked up towards the entrance and went wide eyed.

"SUSAN!" Edmund started running towards her. Susan ran around and hid behind Caspian. Peter grabbed Edmund, laughing at the scene before them.

"Let me go, Pete!"

"No." he laughed.

"Susan told us everything." Lucy said.

"What!"

"The whole thing." Peter laughed.

"WHAT! Su, I'm going to kill you!" Edmund threatened. But they just laughed.

"If you do, you'll have to go through me." Caspian said, embracing Susan who was smiling.

"Right. I'll beat you, then I'll get Susan." Edmund said.

"Ed, just calm down. It's not that funny anyway. Sure, I wish I didn't see it, but it's really sweet." Susan said.

"Yeah. We're just happy you found someone to love." Peter said.

"Really?"

"Yes. It's okay, no need to worry." said Lucy.

"Fine!" Edmund grunted. "But we're never talking about this conversation! Agreed?"

"Agreed." everyone said.

"Good. Now, LET ME GO PETE!"

Peter let Edmund go and just laughed.

"So, now what?" Edmund asked.

"Well, we're leaving this afternoon. Trumpkin and Arila are looking for our horses. So when they return and we are properly set, we'll leave." Caspian said.

"So we better prepare." Susan said.

"All right. Well, I'll tell Lacara." Edmund said.

"More like kiss Lacara." Lucy whispered.

"I heard that Lucy." Edmund shouted as he left. That only got them laughing.

Edmund found Lacara in the garden. She was sitting on a marble bench looking into the water of a pond. Edmund smiled and walked up to her. He sat down next to her and she looked at him.

"You're leaving today." she said.

"Yeah. News, travels fast doesn't it?" Lacara gave a small laugh and looked at him.

"Will I see you again?" she asked.

"Of course." he replied. She smiled at him and looked at her hands. There she was holding a water lily. She placed it in the water and watched it as it bloomed and float down the small waves. Edmund also smiled, but then Sophia called for Lacara. They both sighed, and Lacara left. He watched as she left; he never got time alone with her anymore.

He got up and went to look for his siblings and Caspian. While he walked, he thought about Lacara. What if I don't see her again? What will happen then? he thought.

He imagined Lacara with another man. The man was obviously someone of noble blood by the garments he wore. But his attitude made him seem like a normal person. Lacara looked really happy. She was laughing every time the mad made a joke or did some funny thing. She was smiling, full of happiness and joy. But Edmund could tell she felt different. It's the way her eyes shined. Her eyes didn't shine like they did when she was happy. They didn't shine at all. She was depressed. She was miserable and heartbroken. Then he imagined her marrying that person. In his mind, she was wearing a simple yet elegant dress. The dress hugged her slim form perfectly. It was v-necked, hanging slightly low. The sleeves were a little loose at the end. The dress was a combination of velvet and silk. At her waist was a silver belt. From the belt to the bottom, it had a translucent cover. It was the color of the sky. Her hair was tied up into a bun, her side bangs falling gently. Some strands fell, but it was for a purpose. She wore her silver locket, like she always did.

But Edmund came back to reality and found the Narnian Royals on the practice grounds. But they weren't practicing at all. He walked up to them but they didn't notice him just yet. He was that silent.

"So, all the plans are set. We're able to leave in an hour." Susan said.

"Do you think we'll come back?" Lucy asked.

"Why do you ask?" Caspian said.

"I don't know. Do you think we will?"

"Maybe. We never know. But this won't be Edmund's last goodbye." Peter said.

"Guys?" Edmund finally said.

They looked at him and they were quiet for a minute.

"Did you tell Lacara-" Caspian started.

"She already knew. But yes, yes I did. And she's as worried as you all are." Edmund said. They all gave a small laugh and he just slightly smiled.

"You okay, Ed?" Lucy asked. They all looked at him as he looked down at the ground. He swallowed hard and said, "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Are you sure?"

He looked up at them and nodded. "I'm fine." Then it got a bit awkward.

"Well, we have to get ready to leave." Caspian said. They all nodded and began to walk to the castle. They all went to the rooms they occupied and grabbed their stuff. They headed outside. Edmund trailed behind on his way out. Each step he took became heavier and heavier. His heart hurt more and more as he walked. Before he knew it, they were getting their horses ready. He watched his siblings prepare, as he just patted his horse. He didn't want to leave Lacara. He didn't want to see her marry someone else. He wanted to be with her.

The time to leave finally came. Demetri and Sophia were present, but there was no sign of Lacara.

"Where's Lacara?" asked Edmund.

"Don't worry, Ed. She will come." Susan said. He nodded, but still looked at the castle doors.

"We would like to thank you once again. We are eternally grateful." Demetri said.

"We will do anything for the land of-" Peter paused. "Melissa."

"Oh would you please get over her? We all know you miss her but it's been 3 months already. She told you herself, let her go. She would want you to move on." Caspian said, looking at Peter. Everybody laughed, even Peter. But then, Lacara came out.

"Sorry it took me so long." Lacara said.

"It's fine, we were just waiting for you." Lucy said. Edmund avoided eye contact with her until he saw her bags. He looked up at her and she gave him a small smile.

"Good, everyone's here." Susan said, smirking. Edmund looked at them, confused.

"I'm coming with you. I won't be able to survive another five weeks without you." Lacara said. Edmund looked at her and smiled.

"You're staying with us?" Edmund asked.

"I'm staying."

"Well, I think it's time for goodbyes." Peter said. Lacara nodded and went to her parents. Edmund put Lacara's bags on her horse and waited for her.

The king and queen smiled at their daughter. Demetri was the first to hug Lacara.

"Be safe, all right?"

"I will father." then Sophia was the next to hug.

"Goodbye sweetheart. We will miss you so much." Sophia had tears running down her cheeks.

"I'll miss you too. I'll write to you daily." Small tears also ran down Lacara's face. She backed away from her mother's hug.

"I love you both." she said giving them one last hug.

Lacara backed away and looked towards the Kings and Queens. Edmund was waiting for Lacara, smiling. As she walked up to her horse, they both mounted. The other royals were mounted, waiting for Edmund and Lacara.

Once they were ready, the nobles rode off. They headed back to Narnia once again.


AN:/ again, i thank those who have my back on my story! i really appreciate it, but leave them alone. i'm okay with it if they dont like my story. it's just the wording they use when they describe if they hate it. but i really love your support, honestly! and apparently, they didnt see on my profile that i can get pissed very easily. but leave them alone. if they want to criticize, let them, but all they have to do is put it nicely. but thanks to those who reviewed or read this. i thank you all!

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this is for Calyn even though she didnt review: youre right about all those things you said in that message. especially about not liking anything that's not praise. although i have to disagree about fanfiction being absolutely the best if it were just bookverse. cause if it were, we wouldnt be able to explore the creativity in other things. anyway, i can accept criticism, but the way you put it was really harsh. you have to take it easy on me a bit. you know why? well i suspect you dont. first off, this is my first fanfic ever and i know you have been doing this for about 6 years, but still. you are way older than i am. you have a lot more experience in this than i do. you have to remember that i am still new here, even though it's been a month and something days. i still have a lot to learn about this. youre in college, im in middle school. im only THIRTEEN for goodness sakes! i still have a long way to go when it comes to learning about writing. but Suspian is my true canon, as yours is bookverse. what im trying to say is that im sorry. im sorry for all the things that i have said to you because they were unjust. i didnt have the right to say those things. i wish i could take it back, but it's too late. the whole world has probably seen it. i can accept criticism, but you just have to put it nicely. i can get angry very easily, so that's why i was so mad. not to mention i was already having a bad day. i know you dont like it and i accept that. i truly do. and i am honestly and truly sorry for saying those things. but next time you are giong to criticize, use a nicer way to put it.

i'd like to say that it's okay if you dont like a specific thing, story or book. but it's the way you criticize it. if you use it too harshly, then it ends up bad. all you have to do is let the author know that you dont really have an interest in it. that's it. but to all of those who are sending Calyn the messages about my story, please stop. i love how you guys care for me and my story, but it's their opinion about it. they can decide on their own. but if they do not like, they dont have to read it. no one is forcing you to, so why continue? but it's their choice. and we have to accept that not all people like suspian. but Suspian, for sure is my TRUE CANON. but thank you guys for sticking up for me and having my back on this. but we cant change Calyn's mind. only she can do that.

so, i want at least over 280 or above. over 280. OVER 280!

PLEASE REVIEW!

p.s. tell me if you like the end note things with the characters. cause if you do, i'll probably keep it. i might not, but im still deciding. but there will be no end notes in this chapter.