Hey guys!!
Sorry about the little delay; I've had two unexpected call-ins from work, and went out with my friends! Good times, good times. Oh, and lets not forget the insane dream I had (Queen Lani Kaulitz the Hyper knows what I mean). So, I hope everyone is good, only realised after talking to Morgan and Gabby that all those people in other countries, namely America and Canada, still have school! My holidays are over Christmas, suckers!
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Okay, so for the Norious vs Luke paragraphs, here are my three faves, the ones that made me LOL.
I haven't yet decided.
Shadowinthedark13-
I think Norious is better for Belle because he gave her a choice to whether
or not she wanted a royal husband, or a silly knight like himself, of course
he was a fool and didn't TELL her about this little choice, but I still think
Norious deserve's a second chance, and he also seems mighty fine. He tried to
get Belle back and he apologized (remember in the wardrobe? haha i do ;) ) He
also just saved her, and if I remember correctly, the only thing Luke saved
her from was falling in a makes-you-gold-water thing. Norious saved her from
getting married (:
THAT is why I choose Norious.
+He sounds like a sexy beast :D
Nofynofie-
I told you, Norious is a jerk and I hate him.
Luke is better because
-he is from England. And Peter is from England, too. Peter will be a good fit
with Luke. With his son-in-law. It is very important.
-Norious is a JERK.
-Peter knows well Luke (childhood)
-Luke knows well Peter (childhood)
-Luke is the BEST
Be smart and choose Luke.
Will you be smart?
Love-pink26
I believe Luke should be the one because he
is a nice guy. I mean I know Norious is nice and all but Luke never left
Belle. Plus I think it's an interesting storyline for them to be together. He
used to know Peter back in his old world and for him to end up with his
daughter seems almost perfect. You always read about the princess falling in
love with the knight and I just think it would be really interesting for her
to fall in love with someone from another world. Lorian, Dune, Braithe, and
Zaro all have loves from the Narnian world, even if they are not from Narnia,
they're from the same world. Only Treyton, who I am assuming is going to be
with Grace has someone from a different world. I just think that the
Luke/Belle match is more interesting and smart! =)
Good luck with your decision though. I of course will read no matter what
happens and I'm sure if it comes down to it, I could learn to like Norious.
These thoughts will have a bit of a cameo in this chapter.
Sorry about the mega long A/N.
Thanks to everyone. Make sure you review.
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"Oh, I've missed this," sighed Braithe as they tucked into the huge buffet breakfast. He was holding a piece of toast covered in jam in the air, and bowing down to it. He then preeceeded to swallow it almost whole.
"I say," Lucy giggled, "I do remember, back before the Golden Age, Ed came back from Jadis's camp and inhaled a piece of toast, just like that!" She turned to her eldest brother, who was whispering stressfully with Caspian. "Do you remember, Peter?"
Peter's head snapped up when all the younger members of the family turned to look at him.
"Er, pardon Lu?" he asked. Lucy sensed his tenseness.
"Edmund. With the toast in Aslan's camp." She replied, raising her eyebrows, hinting.
"Oh, yes, of course." Said Peter blandly, obviously not caring. "It was…funny." He then turned back to his whispered conversation with Caspian. Lucy turned back to the rest of the family, and exchanged a look with Aamee, before plastering a fake smile on her face.
"Anyone want more juice?" Susan asked, trying to lighten the mood.
It was the morning of the day Aslan would come. They knew he would not arrive until this afternoon, during the battle, which would take place, by Peter and Caspian's planning, shortly after noon. The main Oristian army was marching.
All the family knew this, and had all gathered together for breakfast like they normally would. But although the women had continuously attempted to take everyone's minds of the impending battle, all of them were mentally preparing themselves.
Finally, Belle couldn't take the idle chatter anymore.
She stood up, and the families heads all turned towards her.
"I-I have had enough to eat," she stuttered. "I'm going to go for a walk."
Lucy nodded silently.
"I might join you." Zaro added, standing up.
"Me too." Said Braithe.
"I might as well, if you don't mind." Ruby chimed in. Dune stood up too, and Ruby sent him a glare.
"I'm coming." He growled.
"We will too." Lorian said, looking at Trisca. They all left the room, and the parents sat there looking at eachother.
"Don't forget, I need you all in the throne room in an hour!" Caspian called.
The Valiant Queen was staring longingly after the teenagers.
"I feel so old." Lucy sighed, and Aamee giggled lightly, throwing a grape at her.
"Belle!" called Ruby, and the Princess swirled around to look at her red-haired friend.
"Yes, Rubes?"
"Where are you going? I thought we were going for a walk, and everyone disappeared." Belle laughed.
"Why don't you get Dune?" she asked, and Ruby frowned.
"I..er..I just fancied some..girl time…" Ruby babbled, trying not to look at Belle. But to her surprise, Belle giggled.
"That's a brilliant idea!" she said, and took Ruby's hand. "Lets do some girl talk. I need some advice, and I can tell you do too."
"Uh, no-I.." Ruby stuttered, turning red.
"Oh, please, Rubes. I mentioned Dune, you get angry, and I saw the looks he was giving you, and the death stare you sent him when he said he was coming." Ruby bit her lip, and Belle squeezed her hands.
"Don't worry. The girls and I will help sort things out." They followed the sound of the other's voices, and came across Trisca, Lorian and Zaro conversing worridly.
"Whats the bet the meeting is to tell us we can't fight…" Zaro was saying.
Belle pulled Ruby up to them.
"Tris, come. We need some girl time; you know, to talk." Belle hinted, not looking at the boys. Trisca got the message, and gave Lorian a kiss. He smiled at her, and in the folds of her dress played with her fingers so no one could see, feeling the ring he had given her. She wore it all the time, just twisted around so the diamond could not be seen. No one had taken any notice of it yet. Though Trisca had nearly had a heart attack last night when Queen Lucy had said to her, "What a lovely, plain ring." Trisca had stuttered her thanks and changed the subject.
Trisca let go of Lorians hand, and followed the girls. They walked for a while along the corridors.
"Oh!" Belle cried, and turned to them. "I know where we can go, and someone that can join us!" She began running, and Ruby and Trisca glanced at eachother, laughing at Belle's enthusiasm. In the corners of their minds they were thinking about the impending war, but for now, they were attempting to distract themselves.
The three girls jogged along the seemingly endless corridors until they reached the infirmary. With a grin, Belle pushed open the door. The only bed that was occupied was filled by the blonde haired girl-Minna. The healer was leant over her, applying some cream to her bruises. She turned when she heard the door open, and bowed to Belle.
"Your Majesty."
Belle smiled at her kindly. "Lady healer, are you finished tending to poor Minna for now?"
The Healer nodded silently, and Minna looked around her curiously.
"Who is i-Oh, Your Majesty!" Minna cried, forgetting she was in a bed, and attempting to curtsey. She tumbled to the floor, and the three girls ran forward, helping her back up.
"How are you feeling, Minna?" Belle asked. The Healer nodded, knowing she was in good company, and once again disappeared through the back door to her chambers, shutting it behind her.
"Better, milady. My Tylor has been with me." She said happily, but then the smile dripped from her face. "He fights today." She whispered, her eyes filling with tears. Trisca sighed, and sat on the bed next to her. Ruby followed suit, throwing an arm around her shoulders, while Belle leant in front of her, taking her hands.
"He will be fine." Belle assured her, and Minna nodded, her eyes still full of fear.
The girls stayed in those positions, and began talking about their own love lives. When Belle complained about Norious and Luke, the others cooed, sighed and tutted at the right moments, before entering in their own thoughts.
Ruby began with her thoughts.
"No offence, Belle, but I don't really know Norious. And he seems like a bit of a jerk. He left you Belle, and it hurt you bad, right? And I know Luke. He's lovely, he'd be a wonderful match for you." Ruby took a breath, "And don't forget about your father. Luke's from England; your Dad is from England. He even knew him when he was little! And if you were to..lets say..get married…Peter would like his son in law!"
Belle nodded, unsure. They were very good reasons.
Minna was next.
"Well, Belle, I think Norious is better for you. There has been some rocky moments, but he has apologised automatically. He's saved your life heaps of times, and he was the one who gave you the choice of falling in love with someone who isn't a prince. Of course, he screwed up when he left, by making the choice that he wasn't good enough, but he still came back." She sighed, and looked at Belle. "Not to mention he is absolutely GORGEOUS!" she giggled, and Belle cracked a smile. She looked at Trisca, still undecided.
"Belle, you aren't going to make this decision now," the older girl said. "There are pros and cons for both boys. But, it all comes down to who you want to go on this adventure with. Norious is the knight in shining armour, and Luke is the stranger from another world! He's such a nice guy, and theres no chance he'll leave you. You read about princess's who fall in love with their knights in shining armour, but never anyone falling in love with someone from another world. The two options are so different; you can't compare them, Belle." Trisca squeezed her hand, and Belle looked down at it thankfully. She noticed the plain ring.
"This is lovely!" she cried, and held her hand up to the light. Trisca tried to cover it, and pull her hand away, but Belle was examining it now. She tucked her hand under Triscas…
And froze. Belle's fingers slowly twisted the ring, and she gasped.
She looked up at the stunned girl in silence, before letting out a shriek, and hugging her tightly.
"OH my..! HE-When?!" she shrieked, smiling a million smiles. And Trisca beamed too.
"The End of the World. We didn't want to distract…" Trisca sighed. Ruby was jumping up and down, doing a victory dance, while Minna roared with laughter.
"Ooh, I'm so happy for you!" Belle cried, hugging her again. "We simply must tell the boys!"
"No, Belle!" Trisca said sternly. "We musn't. It is Aslan's will." Belle's eyes widened, and she nodded.
"Better not tell Dune," Ruby huffed, "He runs away any time romance is introduced." She clapped a hand over her mouth, not quite believing she'd let those words free.
Belle looked at her, eyebrows raised.
"What happened?" Ruby looked at her feet as the three girls stared at her.
"Ruby…" Trisca said worridly. "Ruby, do tell us."
"He kissed me." Ruby murmured.
"WHAT?!" they all shrieked.
"Are you serious?" asked Minna. Ruby nodded, grimacing.
"Then whats the problem?" asked Trisca, laughing.
"When he pulled back, I frowned…I wanted…more…" Ruby blushed deeply, "And I think he thought I didn't want him anymore."
"Oh, Rubes…"Belle sighed.
"And he got up," Ruby choked, "And walked away."
The girl converged on her, all whispering words of help and guidance.
Ruby came to herself, and shook her hair back, plastering a smile on her face.
"Anyway, more important things to worry about." She chuffed, and the girls all sat back down.
"We have to meet our parents in the throne room," Belle said quickly, and they stood up.
"We'll come visit you later." Trisca assured her with a smile. Minna smiled, and then let it fade.
"Belle?" she asked quickly as the girls reached the door.
"Yes, Minna?"
"Belle, what happens if the castle is taken? I won't- I won't be able to defend myself."
Belles face hardened, and she smiled at the girl reassuringly.
"That won't happen." She said, and left the infirmary.
Minna slumped back down on her pillows, wondering idly if she'd still be alive at this time tomorrow.
There we have it!
I wonder if you spotted the cameo's of the Norious vs. Belle reviewers ideas; I tried to put them in the same as possible.
These next few chapters, as you can probably tell, will take place in the same day, each one a direct continuation of the last.
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