Update: 5/9/2021
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Chapter .6.
Beruna
Peter and the others kept walking. Lucy was annoyed they didn't believe her about Aslan. She was SURE it was him. They started to hear noise in the distance. They kept moving to they got to the fort of Beruna. That's when they saw what was making that construction noise. Their group quickly hides behind some logs so they wouldn't be seen by the Telmarine's. They saw the Telmarine's building a bridge over the river. Lucy felt sad as she knew they were cutting down trees and killing Dryads.
"How could they do this?" Lucy asks whispering.
"Duck", Caspian says as he sees his Uncle ride by on a horse.
They watch as Caspian's Uncle ordered workers about.
"Perhaps this wasn't the best way to come", Caspian whispers.
"Did you know they were building a bridge over Beruna?" Peter asks angrily.
"No. I haven't seen this until now. I had no clue", Caspian replies.
"They are killing those Dryads", Lucy says upset.
Helen wraps her arms around her daughter to comfort her.
"We should leave", Caspian says.
Before they could a few flaming arrows fly out of the forest and landed on the wooden war machines that were also being built. Lots more flaming arrows follow till the war machines were completely burnt down. The Telmarine workers were panicked but they pulled themselves together and grabbed what weapons they could.
In a second a dozen Narnian's come bursting through the forest. Five of them were on horses. All five were cloaked. Two females one had a bow and another had double swords. Another two who was definably male had a sword each and another male with daggers. Each horse rider had one Minotaur next to them. The Narnian's had started killing the workers and soldiers. Peter and Lucy saw that the Narnian's were wearing Cair Paravel soldiers uniforms from the Golden Age.
Everyone in their group looked shocked at the attack that was in front of them. But none made a move to help. They knew it would be bad just to butt in. Reepicheep really wanted to join his fellow Narnian's but Peter shook his head to tell him to stay.
Caspian saw his Uncle Miraz look in horror and instead of helping he fled the area with Glozelle and Sopespian. Caspian turns his attention to the riders. A female was sending arrows at the soldiers. The males had jumped off their horses and were fighting groups of soldiers with skill that even Peter admired. Peter also admired the woman with the double swords who was also fighting with a lot of skill.
"Grab as many weapons as you can", the male says to the Narnian's.
The fauns nodded and raced to the carts to grab the weapons. The group watched as the Narnian's gathered weapons.
"Kill them all", one of the women says.
"As you wish", a centaur replies they hear him giving the order.
"Time to fall back!" the woman with the bow says, "We are done here"
The five adults who had been fighting run and jump on their horses taking off at a gallop followed by the minotaur's. Peter and his group saw that the other Narnian's were finishing killing all the workers and soldiers. Even though their leaders had left.
"Let's go before they find us", Peter says softly.
"Why can't we go to the Narnian's?" Lucy asks.
"They would think we are Telmarine's. Best not to risk it", Peter says.
"Peter is right. We best find a better opinion", John says to his daughter.
"Where did you see Aslan again?" Peter asks.
Prince Jasper, Prince Ralph, Prince Charles and Princesses Jasmine and Jezebel rode swiftly though the forest. They were happy the raid had gone according to plan.
"Did you sense someone watching us when we were fighting?" Princess Jezebel asks.
"No one was watching us. Your just paranoid Jeze", Prince Jasper says.
"Jasper is right. No one was watching us", Princess Jasmine says backing up Jasper.
Jezebel sighs she knows better than to try and convince them. But she knew someone HAD been watching. She also knew whoever it was didn't mean any harm.
They slow their horses as they come back to Aslan's How. Riding into the How they see their Aunt/Mother Susan and Aunt/Mother Sashandra waiting for them.
"Any problems?" Queen Susan asks.
"None. We got the weapons. All soldiers and workers were taken care off", Prince Jasper reports.
"Very good. Go rest", Susan says.
"Sure Mother", Prince Ralph says bowing to his Mother before leaving.
"Aunt Susan can I talk to you?" Princess Jezebel asks.
"Of course my Niece. Let's walk", Queen Susan says walking off with Jezebel following.
They walk in silence for a few minutes.
"What is troubling you?" Queen Susan asks.
"I feel like someone was watching us raiding Beruna", Princess Jezebel says.
"What did it feel like?" Queen Susan asks curious.
"It didn't feel like Telmarine's watching. Whoever they were could of attack but didn't. So whoever it was wasn't a threat. Jasper and Jasmine don't believe me. And I don't think Ralph or Charles do either. Do you?" Princess Jezebel asks.
"I believe you. The only thing I can tell you is to keep your eyes open. Whoever it was if their interested in Telmarine raids then they will show back up", Queen Susan replies.
"You mean my Dad?" Princess Jezebel asks excitedly.
Susan smiles gently, "Could be. Best keep your eyes open. And always believe in Aslan's plan"
Jezebel nods and watches her Aunt walk away. Susan walks to find Crown Prince Corin.
"Corin", Susan calls to her nephew.
"Yes Aunt Susan?" Crown Prince Corin asks.
"Your Aunt and Uncle may be near Beruna. I would like you too look around that area. They could get into trouble if you don't find them", Susan instructs her nephew.
"Of course Aunt. I will take a group out within an hour", Crown Prince Corin replies.
"Be gentle with them Nephew. You know what to say", Susan says.
"Of course. I will bring them here", Crown Prince Corin says bowing before leaving to go get a group together.
Susan sighs hopefully soon she would be reunited with her family. She was sure Edmund who was still likely travelling would agree. That it was about time…
"Where exactly do you think you saw Aslan?" Peter asks.
"I wish you would all stop trying to sound like grownups. I don't think I saw him. I did see him!" Lucy says looking at the gorge.
Lucy was getting mad that nobody was really believing her.
"We are grownups", Trumpkin whispered.
Nikbrik rolls his eyes. Trufflehunter elbows him. Caspian snickers at all the Narnian's. Lucy walks to the edge of the cliff where she knew she saw Aslan.
"It was right over …", Lucy starts before the ground gave way and she screamed.
Helen cries out in shock as she sees her daughter fall. Peter and John scream her name. Even Harold, Alberta and Eustace shout Lucy's name.
They all go to the edge and they saw where she landed.
" … Here", Lucy says.
"Are you hurt?" Peter asks worriedly.
"I am fine. Don't worry", Lucy calls.
Now they knew Lucy landed safely the others cautiously follow down the hill and over the river. Crossing the river was easy but Lucy almost tripped on a rock but was caught by Trumpkin. The mice weren't walking they were sitting on the shoulders of the royal which they had permission to do. Reepicheep was on Lucy's shoulder they had become close. By the time they crossed the gorge it was dark.
They decided to camp there the night. Peter, John and the mice checked the area while Caspian and the others gathered firewood. And Lucy found some food. Alberta and Eustace complained about the food and sleeping conditions the whole time till Peter got to the end of his legendary patience and told them quite sternly that they had nothing to complain about. As they hadn't lost their family and friends and failed their people.
John and Harold quietly told Alberta, Eustace and Helen that Peter and Lucy were likely suffering from survivors guilt. Peter more so then Lucy.
Everyone started to go to sleep. Lucy and Caspian begun to talk.
"Why do you think I didn't see Aslan?" Caspian asks the young Queen.
Lucy looks at the Prince and says, "You believe me?"
"Well we got across the gorge", Caspian says.
Trying not to hurt the Telmarine Prince, Lucy says, "I don't know. Maybe you didn't really want too … maybe also because you don't really know him"
"Somehow I feel I already know him. Even though I am a Telmarine. I feel as though Aslan was the one to compel me to blow your sisters horn and not to fear of losing my life", Caspian replies.
"That sounds like something Aslan would do", Lucy says with a smile.
"Are … are you happy to be here?" Caspian asks nervously afraid of the answer.
"I am really glad to be back. I had hoped we would come back. Even though Peter started losing hope. I think he was starting to settle back into England. That is where we come from", Lucy replies.
"But is he happy to be back here?" Caspian asks.
"I'm not sure. I know he wants to know what happened to our siblings and his wife. We are happy while it lasts", Lucy replies.
They both fall asleep after that. Hours go by and the sunshine was glowing on Lucy as she woke up. What really woke her up was the noises that sounded like a lion and it sounded like it was saying her name. Lucy was excided it sounded like Aslan! Lucy sees everyone else still sleeping so she decided to follow the voice. Lucy ended up in a beautiful area that reminded her of the innocence of the Golden Age.
As Lucy walked a dryad danced and floated around her while Lucy did nothing but smile and walk. The dryad stopped in front of the young Queen and smiled. When Lucy looked around the trees begun to part for her. Lucy continued walking and heard hear name being said clearer by a familiar voice. That's when she saw Aslan and immediately ran to him.
"Aslan!" Lucy exclaims hugging him.
Lucy nuzzles her face into his mane.
"I have missed you so much", Lucy says looking up and taking a good look a Aslan, "You have grown"
"Every year you grow, so shall I", Aslan says chuckling.
"Where have you been? Why haven't you helped us?" Lucy asks the Great Lion.
"Things never happen the same way twice, dear one", Aslan says sadly.
"Where are my Sister and Brother? Are Susan and Edmund in your Country? And what about Sarah?" Lucy asks.
But before Aslan could answer something like a twig snapped and Lucy woke up. She looked around for Aslan but he wasn't there.
"It was just a dream", Lucy mutters.
Lucy tries to wake up the others but they slept like the dead. Lucy decided to let them sleep. So Lucy also decided to be brave and explore where the snapping noises were coming from. Lucy started walking and came to an group of several trees.
"Wake up. Please", Lucy says touching the tree gently.
Lucy kept moving around till she thought what looked like Aslan.
"Aslan!" Lucy calls.
Before she could say anymore she was pulled down and a hand went over her mouth and waist. Lucy struggles.
"Lu it is me", Peter whispers.
Lucy looks at him her eyes with questions.
"Minotaur, Wolves", Peter whispers showing her the Minotaur and two wolves which were passing by.
Both ducked behind a stone.
"Stay down and be quiet", Peter says quietly.
Lucy had forgot that they didn't know which side the Minotaur's and Wolves were on. Even though they saw some in the raiding party at Beruna. Peter didn't want to take chances so he went to attack the Minotaur.
Only to have a young man attack him first…
"Did you hear someone yell Aslan?" Crown Prince Corin asks as his group was searching the forest.
"I am sure it was a girl your Highness", Glenstorm replies.
"I smell many scents my Prince, human scents and Narnians", Judas the Wolf says to Prince Corin.
"Let's have a look", Crown Prince Corin orders.
The Minotaur and two wolves go to search first. When Prince Corin sees someone about to attack. Drawing his double swords he attacks first…
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