Disclaimer: I don't own Narnia. I wish I did but I don't. The only things I own are the plot, dialogue, etc.
Pevensie Ages: Peter - 21, Susan - 20, Edmund - 18, Lucy - 16.
Author's Note: Okay, so just to be clear. The kings and queens don't know that their parents are in Narnia. When they see them, it will be total shock. It was orchestrated by Aslan. Okay, here's chapter 4. Please enjoy and review. It really makes my day reading what you guys think. And also, I have entered a Harry Potter writing competition, so the updating might slow down a tad, but I swear I will not abandon. Also, if you notice any continuity errors, please tell me about them and I will fix them. I don't want their to be any confusion. One last thing, I don't think I'm going to include any family for our kings and queens (wives, husbands, and children), because I feel that they would have been solely devoted to each other, their consorts, and their country.
"What?" Henry and Helen exclaimed. Did they hear correctly? Did this bird really just say that these four kings and queens were their children?
"I'm sorry," began Henry, stating their question out loud, "but did you just call those kings and queens by our children's names?" Featherlight looked at them.
"I believe so. My lord Aslan has deemed it necessary for you to visit your children, but my kings and queens do not know of your visit. Aslan also deemed it necessary for them not to know until they see you in person," Featherlight replied, now preening his feathers. "Now, please we must hurry for it will be dark soon. The castle is not far from here," Featherlight said. It was indeed getting darker by the minute and the air was beginning to cool slightly.
Henry and Helen, now wanting to depart immediately for this Cair Pavel-something and see if their children really were here, immediately gathered up the leftover food and stood ready. Featherlight took flight, elegantly gliding through the air, while Henry and Helen followed him eagerly.
After a walk of about ten minutes, Henry and Helen were able to see the tips of the castle and after a few minutes more, they were approaching the gates. As they reached them, Helen and Henry received another shock as Featherlight began speaking to two odd half-human/half-horse creatures that stood guard at the gates.
"I was sent by Aslan. He said that I was to take these people to the kings and queens and then leave them in peace." The horse/human creatures looked at each other, glanced at Henry and Helen, and nodded, opening the gates and letting Henry and Helen through.
They were now walking through a courtyard with high walls, and they approaching a pair of very heavy looking doors. Standing guard here were two other odd horse/human creatures. Featherlight said the same thing and the creatures opened the doors. Here was a glorious room. Tapestries hung in front of the windows, paintings hung on the walls, and four thrones stood at the back of the room. Henry and Helen approached them and they felt their mouths open in shock.
Sitting in the four thrones, were none other than their four children. They looked older but there was no mistaking their children's features.
"Featherlight," began Susan, not recognizing her parents "who are your companions?"
"Your highnesses, I bring you these two humans. Our lord Aslan has brought them here to Narnia and ordered me to accompany them, bringing them to you. My lord Aslan said no more, only that, if they would not trust me, I was to speak your majesties' names." Featherlight
"They look vaguely familiar, don't they, Brother?" asked Susan quietly, turning to Peter.
"Yes, indeed. Particularly the woman," Peter replied.
"What are your names?" Lucy asked. All this time, Edmund had been silent, watching the newcomers and scanning them with his dark eyes.
"Lu?" Helen asked hesitantly. "Lu, it's me. Mum." At this remark, the four rulers stood up as one.
"Pardon me?" said Peter.
"Son, it's me. Dad," said Henry, who was looking desperately for any signs of recognition in his eldest son's face.
"Excuse us," spoke Edmund for the first time, "but my royal sisters and brother must speak in private. Featherlight, will you please remain here with our . . . guests for a few minutes?" Featherlight nodded his consent and then Edmund led his fellow rulers out through a small door on the side of the room. Henry and Helen stood in silence, watching their children leave in order to talk alone.
After a few minutes of silence and much fidgeting on Henry's and Helen's part, their children re-entered the room. They all took their seats again and looked wary, except Edmund, who remained standing and looked calm.
"What are your names?" Edmund's voice was determined and calm. His voice sounded exactly like Helen thought a judge might sound.
"Henry Pevensie," stated Henry.
"Helen Pevensie," said Helen. The kings and queens remained silent, their face mirroring the shock they felt within.
"Mother?" said Susan, hesitantly.
"Su, honey?" Helen took a few steps nearer the thrones and Susan stood, approaching her mother.
"Father?" asked Peter. He stood, and stared at the man he hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
"It's me, son," replied Henry, drawing level with his wife as they slowly edged nearer to his children.
"It's us."