I have had SO much fun writing this story! I thoroughly enjoyed making these characters interact together.

Hope you all were happy with the last chapter, of Aslan setting Will free of the curse! I mean, I just had to! I can't stand Will and Elizabeth's separation and Aslan, well, He's Aslan and can do anything!

The pirates had celebrated their glorious victory. Now the Black Pearl was sailing back to Narnia. Edmund, Jack, Barbossa, Peter, Murtogg, Mullroy, and Reepicheep had all been arguing over who had gotten the most kills during the battle. Susan thought the whole thing was a stupid thing to compete over, but as usual, her opinion went on unheeded.

The morning they reached the waters of Narnia, Aslan was seen walking about the deck of the Black Pearl, speaking seriously in deep conversation with Peter and Susan. Will and Elizabeth were present too. Elizabeth had already said her goodbyes, but Will had not.

Lucy was up by the wheel, taking in the ship so she could remember it again. Jack trotted up and smiled when he saw her. He might be a surly old pirate, reckless, and may seem self-absorbed. But nothing made his heart melt into a big softie faster than whenever he laid eyes on Lucy! She was still a child, a little girl. Yet, she was very wise for someone her age, and valiant. The name certainly suited her!

"Dreamin', luv?" Jack asked. Lucy looked up at him and smiled back.

"I suppose." She sighed. "I do hope Cair Paravel can be restored. It was a beautiful place once. We had wonderful times there."

"I'm sure you will again."

"Jack? Do you...think we'll see each other again?" Lucy asked sadly.

"Ai, luv." Jack nodded, struggling to keep a stiff upper lip. "Might need ye all back on one of my grand adventures. Thought next time, I expect more cooperation from your brothers! Don't fret, Lucy." Jack said in a gentler tone.

"Lucy." Peter interrupted as he stepped up to the wheel. "Time to go." Lucy nodded glumly. She didn't want to leave! Jack offered his hand.

"Allow me." He said encouragingly. Lucy took his rough hand as he led her down the stairs.

Peter, Edmund, and Susan were standing together below the wheel. Lucy hugged Trumpkin. He would miss her very much, more than he'd like to admit-though he was relieved to be rid of her crazy siblings and these even crazier pirates!-. She'd won his heart over too. "Your Majesties," Reepicheep bowed loyally.

"Best of luck to ye, High King Peter." Barbossa narrowed his eyes at Peter. It was the first time he hadn't called him boy. Peter nodded seriously. "You'd make a good pirate, King Edmund." Barbossa said.

"Thanks." Edmund grinned sheepishly. "Maybe someday I'll take up the offer."

"Don't go scarin' off the lads with that tongue of yours, my lady. You save it for the right one, and only after he's allowed to be called yur husband." Barbossa warned Susan. She smiled, shaking her head. "Well," Barbossa looked down at Lucy, "you've proven, Queen Lucy the Valiant, that size don't matter. Not when it comes to true courage." Lucy giggled and wrapped her arms around his waist. Barbossa's face turned crimson while the entire crew gasped, gaped, and ogled. "Shut yer traps, ye fungus-tongued deck apes!" Barbossa scolded them. "Ain't ye ever seen a lady greet a pirate before?" Peter and Edmund snickered. "Oui, what ye laughing at?" Barbossa growled.

"I won't forget you." Lucy told him.

"Of course ye won't. I'm an unforgettable fella." Barbossa smirked.

"Ha, ha!" Jack belted out.

"Take care of yourself, lassie." Barbossa said. Lucy nodded and curtsied.

Pintel, Ragetti, Marty, Murtogg, and Mullroy were all sniffling. "It was an honor to fight alongside you. All four of ye. You're welcome aboard the Black Pearl any time." Gibbs said, shaking Peter and Edmund's hands, and kissing Susan and Lucy's.

"Thank you." Peter answered.

"Bunch of stout-hearted fighters ye be." Gibbs nodded. Will stepped forward to say his farewells.

"You helped save my life." Peter told him.

"Will, thank you for everything." Susan said.

"I am the one who should be thanking you." Will smiled warmly. "Especially you, dear." He knelt down in front of Lucy, holding her hands. "You sought out Aslan when the rest of us doubted. You brought Him to our aid in our most desperate hour. And now thanks to Him," He briefly turned his head to look at Elizabeth, "Elizabeth and I have another chance. I...don't know how to thank you, Lucy."

"There's no need for thanks." Lucy shrugged. She leaned forward and hugged him. Will grinned and patted her back. "Goodbye, Will."

"Goodbye, Lucy." Will murmured, rising to his feet. Peter solemnly handed his sword to Will.

"Peter! Wha-I cannot take this!" He protested.

"Yes, you can." Peter insisted. Will gazed at the sword, a gift to Peter from Aslan Himself, with awe and reverence.

"I shall look after it till you come back." Will bowed his head.

"I'm afraid that's just it. We're not coming back." Susan sighed.

"We're not?!" Lucy gasped. Her heart sank. Never come back to Narnia? How could that be? She was nearly in tears.

"You two are." Peter spoke up. "Or, at least, I think He means you two."

"But why? Did they do something wrong?" Lucy blurted out, confused and disheartened at this news.

"Quite the opposite, Dear One. But all things have their time. Your brother and sister have learned what they can from this world. Now it's time for them to live in their own." Aslan said gently.

"It's alright, Lu. It's not how I thought it would be. But it's alright. One day, you'll see too." Peter assured her.

"I shall look after it with the greatest respect, at least until Ed shows up again." Will promised. "Then it shall be his turn."

"Really?" Edmund's face lit up.

"Uh huh. Good luck to you all. And I hope you find what you're looking for." Will said.

"Thank you." Peter smiled sadly. Susan and Lucy gave Elizabeth one last hug. Edmund held his head high, showing her the Piece of Eight hanging around his neck. She grinned proudly at him.

Lastly, they approached Jack. "Take care of your family, Peter." Jack said. "They be treasures that not even the best pirates could ever hope to find. Savvy?" Peter nodded, shaking his hand. For all their previous disputes, rants, and misunderstandings, they'd finally come to agree on one thing: family mattered more than jewels and titles.

"I won't argue with you there. Try to stay out of trouble, Jack."

"Pirate's life, boy." Jack shrugged.

"And thank you, for looking after Lucy." Peter added.

"Yes, thank you." Susan agreed.

"Aah, how could I not?" Jack grinned. "Well, go out into yer own world and find your own adventure, Susan dear. But I'm warning you, you're a heart-breaker, luv. I pity the poor souls who will pine for yur fine looks, but lack the gumption to win your heart." Susan smiled gently, and lightly kissed his face. Jack was taken aback. That was the nicest she had been to him since their return! "Take care, luv." Jack bowed.

"Sure is gonna be dull without you around causing trouble, Jack." Edmund complained.

"To my great regret, Ed." Jack threw his arm around Edmund's shoulder. "You're a good man, good king, and a good pirate. Don't know how I shall get along without you. Watch that Peter, will you? He's a stuffy handful, that one."

"You have no idea." Edmund agreed.

"Ahem!" Peter grunted.

"Well then, I shall look forward to our next meeting." Jack clapped Edmund's arm. "Keep them outta trouble. And don't do anything I wouldn't do!"

"Over my dead body." Susan chuckled.

"See ye around, Ed. Gonna miss ye, lad." Jack sighed.

"Yeah." Edmund nodded.

Then Jack faced Lucy. His whole face fell and he had to 'cough' to appear as if he wasn't letting his emotions get the best of him. "Lucy..." He whispered.

"Jack..." Lucy took his hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

"You just...keep being you, luv. The world's a mighty brighter place with lasses like you in it. You mark my words."

"I will." Lucy bit her lip. "I'm going to miss you, Jack!"

"Now, now. No need for tears, Lucy." Jack cleared his throat loudly. He was choking up too and could hardly hold it in. He brushed a few tears away with his thumb. Then he had to wipe at his own eyes. "No need to say goodbye. We'll see each other again, luv."

"Will we?" Lucy looked to Aslan. He nodded kindly. "I can't wait!"

"Don't you go forgettin' me now!'' Jack warned her playfully.

"I won't." Lucy promised, showing him the clasp he'd given her at their first departing and now hung around her neck.

"Good lass." Jack smiled. "Well, best be off with ye. Yur brothers and sister are waiting."

"You trying to get rid of me, Jack?" Lucy teased.

"Never!" Jack exclaimed. Lucy beamed and threw her arms around him, hugging his waist tightly. Jack tried to look away from the crew but then he threw caution to the wind and embraced her back. "Goodbye, Lucy. I'll see you next time, dear little friend."

"Goodbye, Jack." Lucy wiped at her eyes then joined her family.

"Goodbye, Aslan." She called. "I'll miss You most of all!" Aslan chuckled and shook His great mane. The long boat was lowered, and as the children rowed toward the shores of Cair Paravel, they vanished.

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy fond themselves standing outside the movie house where they'd hurried to when this new adventure has first begun. They could hardly wait to find out what their next one would be!

"Oh no!" Edmund gasped frantically.

"What's wrong, Ed?" Peter asked.

"Do you think there's a way we can get back? I left my new torch in Narnia!" Edmund declared. Peter shook his head. Lucy and Susan could only laugh.

Aboard the Black Pearl

Jack was standing at the wheel, fiddling with the mysterious contraption he'd stolen from Jack the monkey. It was a beautiful but utterly confusing device. For one, Jack for the life of himself, could not figure out how the bloody thing worked! He'd never seen a piece like it!

Jack pried open the battery compartment on the back of Edmund's flashlight. He pulled the batteries out and studied them curiously. They were certainly not like any bullets he'd ever seen! They must be some kind of new fangled ideas from the Pevensies' world. Jack put one of them back into the flashlight, then held the bulb directly into his face. He flicked the switch on and was suddenly, completely blinded. "Ohhff!" Jack yelped, blinking furiously. "Aah, aah!" He threw the flashlight onto the deck. Shaking his head, trying to regain his eyesight.

Curious, he put the next battery into his pistol. He was most curious about how this may or may not work. "Now, where is that bloody monkey?" He sneered.

The End!