Updated: 28/8/2021
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Chapter .5.
Prince Caspian left the little house that Trufflehunter and Nikabrik lived. They had told him the story of Queen Susan and the horn he had just blown. Was the story really true? He didn't know what to believe. But he didn't want the Kings and Queens of Old to fight his battles for him. He really wanted to fight his Uncle by himself. It was his responsibility and burden to bare.
The problem was Trufflehunter and Nikabrik won't let him go. Caspian told them to let him go off alone. But they wouldn't, well Trufflehunter won't. Nikabrik didn't care. Now they were just being silly by hiding behind the trees. Caspian was tired of them trying to hide from him and himself ignoring them so he decided to stop ignoring them.
"I can hear you", Caspian says turning to look at them.
"I think we should wait for the King and Queen of Old", Trufflehunter says.
Caspian was tired and angry at hearing that so many times. So Caspian didn't reply and started walking again.
"Fine, go then. See if the others will be as understanding", Trufflehunter says with a bit of heat.
"Maybe I'll come with you. I want to see you talk to the Minotaur's", Nikabrik says.
Caspian stops walking stunned to hear the mythical creatures Minotaur's were real.
"Minotaur's They are real?" Caspian asks them.
"Very real. And they are very bad tempered", Trufflehunter says in a matter-of-fact voice.
"Not to mention big", Nikabrik says trying to scare Caspian.
"Huge!" Trufflehunter says.
Caspian didn't admit he was scared so he changed the subject from Minotaur's.
"What about Centaur's? Do they still exist?" Caspian asks.
"The Centaur's will probably fight on your side. But there is no telling what the others will do", Trufflehunter replies.
"What about Aslan?" Caspian asks the big question.
"How do you know so much about Narnia?" Nikabrik asks.
"Stories", Caspian replies.
"Wait a minute. Your Father told you stories about Narnia?" Trufflehunter asks not quite believing it.
"No my Professor told me stories about Narnia", Caspian replies.
That is when Trufflehunter smells something in the air.
"What is it?" Nikabrik asks.
"Human", Trufflehunter replies.
"Him?" Nikabrik asks gesturing to Caspian.
"No. Them", Trufflehunter says gesturing to the Telmarine's coming towards them, "Run!"
The three of them started to run quickly dodging arrows that were coming at them. Suddenly they heard Trufflehunter fall and gasp. They knew he had been hit. Nikabrik turned around first.
"Oh no", Nikabrik says and started to go and get him.
"Wait…I'll go and get him", Caspian says running to get Trufflehunter.
"Take it", Trufflehunter says lifting up the horn, "It is more important then me"
Caspian fumbled with the horn trying to put it in his bag. He fumbled because he was nervous. Finally when he got it in he picked up Trufflehunter and started running again with Nikabrik.
Caspian drops Trufflehunter near Nikabrik.
"Get him out of here", Caspian says to Nikabrik.
Turning around Caspian pulls out his sword. He didn't need it when the Telmarine's started falling quickly where they stood. Suddenly a young blonde haired man appears with a sword and begins to fight them. The young man was a master at the sword from want Caspian could tell. Suddenly Caspian was pushed down by a small auburn haired girl that was wearing a style of dress he only seen in his dream of an older woman. With a dagger and a bottle strapped to a belt around her waist. Nikabrik was pushed down by two adults also dressed in Narnian fashion. The female adult was quickly tending to Truffleshunter's injury. The three other humans were huddled near a tree.
"Please stay down. My brother can handle them", the girl says.
Caspian felt he shouldn't disobey her. But he didn't want to appear weak. While Caspian was distracted watching the young man duel with the Telmarine's something jumped out of the bushes knocking him over. It was a brown mouse with a sword pointing at his neck.
"Choose your last words carefully Telmarine", the mouse says.
"You are a mouse", Caspian says as he didn't know what else to say.
"I was hoping for something a little more original. Pick up your sword", the mouse says.
"Uh. No thanks", Caspian says.
"Pick it up. I will not fight an unarmed man", the mouse says angrily.
"Which is why I might live longer if I choose not to cross blades with you noble mouse", Caspian says.
"I said I would not fight you. I didn't say I'd let you live", the mouse says.
"Reepicheep! Stay your blade", Trufflehunter says as the woman he was with helps him up.
"Trufflehunter? I trust you have a very good reason for this untimely interruption?" Reepicheep asks.
"He doesn't. Go ahead", says Nikabrik.
"He is the one that blew the Gentle Queen's horn!" Trufflehunter announces.
"What?" Reepicheep whispers in disbelief.
The young man and the little girl look at Caspian at the mention of the horn.
"Then let him bring the horn forward Sir Reepicheep. Because his blowing it is the reason we stand before you", the young man says his sword still out.
Trufflehunter and Nikabrik were surprised when Reepicheep obeyed the command immediately. Who was this man? And why did he appear so...confident and sure of himself?
"Stand up Telmarine and show us the horn", the young man orders.
"And who exactly are you seven?" Nikabrik asks rudely.
"I am High King Peter the Magnificent and this is my sister Queen Lucy the Valiant and our parents Helen and John Pevensie and the rest of our family our Uncle Harold, Aunt Alberta and Cousin Eustace", King Peter says, "I believed you called my Valiant Sister and Myself"
Caspian, Trufflehunter and Nikabrik were shocked they expected the Monarchs to be older.
"Yes but…I thought you would be older", Caspian says still shocked.
Peter was insulted by the comment, "Well if you like, we could come back in a few years"
"No it is alright. You're just not what I expected", Caspian admits.
"Neither are you, so I guess we are even", Peter says.
"Peter be nice", Lucy says.
"A common enemy unites even the oldest of foes", Trufflehunter says looking at the King and Queen of Narnia and the Telmarine Prince.
"We have awaited their return for centuries. Our hearts and swords are at their service", Reepicheep says to everyone.
"At least we met somebody who can handle a blade", Peter says to everyone.
"Yes indeed. We have recently put it too good use assuring our Monarchs made it safely", Reepicheep says.
"What are your names noble badger and dwarf?" Lucy asks kindly.
"I am Trufflehunter your Majesty", Trufflehunter says bowing.
"I am Nikabrik", Nikabrik says not bowing or being nice.
"We should get a move on before more Telmarine's come", Caspian suggests.
Peter, Lucy, Helen, John and the Scrubbs follow Caspian to whenever they were going. Caspian was slightly nervous knowing that two of four Ancient Monarchs were watching him. Caspian though he knew where he was going as they approach a beach.
"Caspian I know you don't know Narnian forests. But Peter, Mum, Dad, the rest and I have already been here", Lucy says gently.
Caspian looks embarrassed.
"It's alright. I am sure we will find our way back", Helen says to the boy being kind.
"We might even meet some more Narnian's on the way", Lucy says excitedly.
Caspian smiles at both of them for trying to make him feel better.
"Did you hear that?" Peter asks as he looks around for the source of the noise he just heard.
"What do you mean Peter?" Lucy asks.
Peter starts running towards the ocean. Quickly the others caught up to him.
"Those are Telmarine soldiers", Caspian says recognising the uniform and armour.
The four Telmarine Soldiers were going to drown a dwarf. Two were in the boat with the Dwarf and the other two guarding them from a second boat.
"Drop him!" Peter yells.
Caspian raises his crossbow. The two Telmarine's do exactly what Peter said. Caspian shots at the soldiers as Peter runs into the water to get the dwarf. John goes into the water to get the boats that was now free of Telmarine's. Peter rescues the drowning dwarf quickly and pulls him to shore. Lucy gets down on her knees drawing her dagger and cuts the dwarf free quickly. She also checks to see if he needed her cordial.
The dwarf quickly pulls the gag off and coughs up water.
"Drop him! That's the best you can do?!" the Dwarf yells.
"A simple thank you would be nice", Peter replies.
"They were doing fine drowning me without your help", the Dwarf retorts.
"Maybe we should have let them", Caspian says.
"Are you here to finish what your Telmarine friends didn't?" the Dwarf asks the humans.
"He is not. He helped save you", Lucy says.
"Trumpkin?!" Trufflehunter asks shocked, "We thought you were dead"
Trumpkin saw the Narnian's who were with the humans.
"What are you doing with Telmarine's?" Trumpkin asks.
"We are not Telmarine's", Peter says glaring at the Dwarf.
"They are friends. That is Prince Caspian the Tenth. He is the one who blow the horn. And they are the King and Queen of Old. The other five are their parents and family", Trufflehunter explains.
"Oh you got to be kidding me. You're them? The King and Queen of Old?" Trumpkin asks looking between the two young Monarchs.
"King Peter the Magnificent", Peter says introducing himself.
"I am Queen Lucy the Valiant. But call me Lucy", Lucy says with a smile.
"These are our parents John and Helen Pevensie", Peter says.
"And our Aunt Alberta, Uncle Harold and Cousin Eustace", Lucy adds.
Alberta and Eustace were standing back still scared and unsure about this whole situation.
"I would fight you. But there isn't time. We need to find Narnian's. One's that will actually help", Trumpkin says.
"Ok lets go. We will take the boats", Peter orders.
They all got into the boats. Half the mice in the boat with John, Harold, Alberta and Eustace. The rest were in the other boat. It was a tight fit but they all managed. They started off down the river. Peter and Caspian were rowing. Trumpkin was at the front guiding them. Lucy was pointing out different things to her family. As the two boats were tied together but John and Harold still had to row the other boat.
Trufflehunter was trying to calm down Nikabrik.
"They are so still", Lucy says sadly looking at the trees.
"They are trees, what did you expect?" Trumpkin asks.
"They used to dance", Lucy says softly.
"Wasn't long you both left that the Telmarine's came. Those who survived retreated to the woods. Last we know is that your siblings did too. And the trees they retreated so deep into themselves that they haven't been heard from since", Trumpkin explains.
Caspian felt guilty his ancestors did this. How could they? How cruel did you have to be to kill a harmless race?
Peter felt guilty too. Why didn't he go back with his siblings?
"I don't understand. How could Aslan let this happen?" Lucy asks.
"Aslan? Thought he abandoned us when you two did", Trumpkin says.
"We didn't mean to leave. My wife Queen Sarah and my siblings stayed. And Lucy and I should have followed them", Peter says with a sigh.
"Makes no difference now. Does it?" Trumpkin says.
"Get us too the Narnian's and it will", Peter says.
Lucy went back looking at the trees. Helen puts a hand on her daughter in comfort.
"It will be alright", Helen says.
"I don't know if it ever can be", Lucy says with a sigh.
Telmarine Castle
Professor Cornelius walked back to his study. He had a few scrolls in his hands. When he reached his study the door was open when he knew he locked it. Cornelius enters to find Miraz.
"You have quite a library Doctor", Miraz says.
"Is there anything in particular that you seek my Lord?" Cornelius asks not yet panicking.
"What do you know of Queen Susan's horn or Queen Susan herself?" Miraz asks.
"It was said to be magic", Cornelius replies.
"Magic?" Miraz asks.
"The Narnian's believed that it could summon their Kings and Queens of Old. At least that is the superstition. As for the Queen herself, it is said that she, her Brother, and Sister-in-Law fled to the woods with the Narnian's who survived after their castle fell. They say their ghosts still haunt us today. But it is just a superstition", Professor Cornelius says.
"And what does Caspian know of this 'superstition'?" Miraz asks.
"My Lord you forbad me from mentioning the old tales", Professor Cornelius says.
"So I did", Miraz says.
General Glozelle walks in and Cornelius knew that he was in trouble. Cornelius turns to Miraz.
"I will say this, if Caspian does know about the deep magic, my Lord would have a good reason to be nervous", Professor Cornelius says as the General's man take him to the dudgeon.
Lord Sopespian walks in having seen the Professor taken away.
"First our Prince, now his tutor. If the members of Miraz own house are not safe, are any of us?" Lord Sopespian asks.
"Lord Sorespian!" Miraz calls.
"Those are dangerous words Lord Sorespian", General Glozelle says.
"But these are dangerous times General Glozelle. One should choose his words carefully as he chooses his friends", Lord Sorespian replies.
They word into the study Miraz looks at them both.
"How long to the bridge is finished?" Miraz asks.
"Construction continues on schedule"
"That's not good enough! I need my army across the river NOW!" Miraz shouts.
"May I suggest you contribute some of your own men? I only have so many at my disposal", Lord Sorespian replies.
"The fact you better be wise to remember. Go to Beruna General. Take as many troops as you need. We must get to Caspian before they do", Miraz orders.
"They?" Lord Sopespian asks confused.
"It is time you learned your history"
Narnian Forest
Caspian, Peter, Lucy, Trumpkin and the others all finally make it to shore. While Trumpkin planted the anchor and the others pulling it too shore. Lucy looks around. That was until she spots a bear.
"Hello there. It's alright. We're friends", Lucy says walking towards the bear
They others all look at Lucy. Trumpkin tried to tell her to stop moving
"Don't move your Majesty!" Trumpkin says
Lucy looks at Trumpkin then moves closer to the bear who was now charging. Lucy turned and started to run back but she tripped on the way.
"Stay away from her!" Caspian yells pointing a crossbow at the bear.
"Shoot Caspian shoot", Nikabrik yells.
But before Caspian could shoot the bear drops dead. The bear was shot by Trumpkin. Everyone ran too Lucy and Peter hugs his sister tight. He thought he might lose her. He can't lose her now that all the others were dead. John and Helen hug their daughter relieved that their now only daughter was ok. Harold, Alberta and Eustace were once again huddled in terror.
"Why didn't he stop?" Peter asks.
"He was probably hungry", Nikabrik says.
"Thank you Trumpkin", Lucy says.
"Get treated like a dump animal long enough. That's what you become. You may find Narnia a more savage place then you remember", Trumpkin says.
Peter starts to lead them into the woods. In minutes they are lost.
"Do you know the way Lucy?" Helen asks her daughter.
"I don't remember this way", Lucy admits.
"That's the problem with girls. Can't carry a map in their heads", Peter says semi joking.
Caspian smirks.
"That's because my head has something in it. I wish he'd just listen to the DLF in the first place", Lucy says to Caspian.
"DLF?" Caspian asks.
"Dear Little Friend", Lucy says smiling.
"Oh that's not at all patronizing, is it?" Trumpkin asks.
All the Narnian's smirk at Trumpkin.
"Are we there yet?" Eustace whines.
"Can we rest now my feet hurt?" Alberta complains.
Peter came to a tunnel with rocks. He looks at all directions trying to find the right way to go.
"I am not lost", Peter says.
"No you're just going the wrong way", Trumpkin replies.
"You saw most of the Narnian's at the Shuddering Woods and the quickest way there is to cross at the River Rush", Peter replies.
"But unless I'm mistaken there's no crossing in these parts", Trumpkin says.
"That explains it. You're mistaken", Peter says leading them onward.
Lucy was worried about Peter's attitude and looking at everyone's faces confirmed they were a bit worried too. They had been walking a while to they ended up near the edge of a cliff where the river rush was down below.
"Is there a way down?" Peter asks Trumpkin.
"Yeah. Falling", Trumpkin replies.
"Well we weren't lost", Peter states.
"There's a fort near Beruna. How do you all feel about swimming?" Trumpkin asks.
"Rather that then walking", Nikabrik replies crankily.
Something told Lucy to turn around. Turning around she spots someone she would know anywhere.
"Aslan!? It is Aslan! It is Aslan over there!" Lucy says turning to everyone and pointing to where she saw Aslan.
But he wasn't there now.
"Do you see him now?" Trumpkin asks patronizingly.
"I'm not crazy. He WAS there. He wanted us to follow him", Lucy says.
"I'm sure there are any number of lions in this wood. Just like the bear", Caspian says.
Lucy was furious now, "I think I know Aslan when I see him"
"Look I am not about to jump off a cliff after someone who doesn't exist", Nikabrik says.
"I remember the old tales and the last time King Edmund didn't believe Queen Lucy he ended up not looking too well", Trufflehunter says coming to Lucy's side.
"Why wouldn't I have seen him?" Peter asks.
"Maybe you weren't looking!" Lucy says.
Everyone looked at the two siblings including their parents. Wondering what would happen.
"I'm sorry Lu. Let's move on", Peter says to everyone.
Lucy looks where she saw Aslan. Why wouldn't they believe her?
Aslan's How
Queen Susan walks slowly (Leaning on her hand made redwood cane) up to the small number of Narnian's that were going on a raid at the Beruna bridge. Crown Prince Jasper, Princesses Jasmine and Jezebel and Princes Ralph (Her Son) and Charles (Edmund's Son).
"You five be careful", Queen Susan says as her nephews, nieces and son pull themselves up into their saddles.
"We will Aunt Susan. Don't worry", Crown Prince Jasper says.
"If there is more Telmarine's then we expected send for more Narnian's", Queen Susan orders.
"Don't worry this is not our first raid", Princess Jasmine says.
"What do we look like our Father?" Crown Prince Jasper sneers.
"You all our your Fathers children no matter what you all think", Queen Susan says gently.
Princess Jezebel smiles at being compared to her father the other two frown.
"We are nothing like him!" Crown Prince Jasper snarls moving off with his siblings and a small band of Narnian's.
Queen Susan sighs seeing that she would not get through to them. At least Jezebel will be nice to her Father. Susan was trying to get them to be nice because she knew their Father and Aunt were in Narnian and that they should behave. But only time would tell…
Author's Note: What do you think? Please review:)