-1Chapter 10: You can't realize what you love until you loose it.

Karen was awake, wondering what happened. Peter sat beside her, wrapping his arm around her once more.

Peter was eager to ask about her song. He couldn't help it - he just needed an answer. "Kara? That song you sang, what was it about?"

Karen blushed. "It was about you. You were the one who taught me everything I know. Because of you, I live."

Peter frowned. "I didn't do anything, but pray. Jadis was the one who help you."

"JADIS?" Peter nodded. Karen couldn't believe it. The White Witch helping her? Impossible!

"Peter, why would she help me?" He looked confused as though she acted someone poisoned her.

"Kara, she's you're sister -" "WHAT?" Karen screamed. "She is NOT my sister!"

Peter stood up. "Jadis is up to something, I just don't know what."

Karen bit her lip. What was going to happen? What did Jadis want with her? She hoped nothing terrible - like a second death. Peter marched into his room. Karen followed. "What are you looking for?"

Peter threw many objects ; papers, scrolls, jewelry, etc.

"Do you remember that cold thing you found on my birthday?"

Karen nodded. "Of course, but why do you need it?" "Somehow, that thing is connected to Jadis. It could have been part of her staff, when Edmund sliced it. Can you help me find it?"

Karen looked in Peter's pocket, the same outfit he wore at the party. "Looking for this?"

Peter sighed. "You know I am."

Karen did not drop the cold stone, like she did the first time she picked it up. Peter had gotten suspicious.

"Kara, why aren't you dropping it?" Karen looked at it." "I don't know! I don't understand ; is the witch connected to me or something?"

Peter shrugged. "Could be. Give that to me." Karen handed the stone, but Peter dropped it instantly.

"What do you need?" Karen asked politely. "Ok, I'm getting the idea Jadis will be repelled by this, err, thing." Karen took and old golden chain, and inserted the cold stone into it. She clipped it to her, and looked at it.

Peter stared at her. "Are you sure it's safe to wear that?" Karen nodded, but then said, "Maybe not, but it might help me somehow."

Both stood silently until endlessly footsteps scattered the room. It was almost the same when the caretaker

walked around the mansion.

Peter looked around. All of a sudden, a window burst open, while rain and wind entered the room. Karen screamed in shock.

"Kara!" Peter screamed. He ran towards her, and wrapping both arms around her, like a father protecting his child.

Karen hugged him back, admiring how brave he was to take care of her instead of him.

The lights went out, but Lucy, Edmund and Susan ran into the room. "Thought you'd be here!" Lucy complimented.

Another window burst open, making more coldness spreading into the room. Karen and Peter were knocked off their feet. Peter just hugged her tighter. He couldn't afford to lose her again. Susan took Lucy's hand, and took cover to Edmund. The two boys held the girls, for protection. Karen used her telekinetic powers to close the windows, and it kept the Palace quiet for awhile. Lucy whimpered. "Is it safe?"

Just at that moment, the window burst open again, and something hit Karen's forehead, making it bleed, and knocking her out.

"KAREN!" Peter yelled. He rushed after her, trying to stop the nasty cut.

Edmund had heard a heroic roar, and a fierce lion burst into the room. Peter was so glad Aslan came inside.

"Aslan, what's wrong?" Susan yelled over. "Storm! You must evacuate! Peter! Go!"

"What about Kara?" "I'll take her! Now, GO!" Peter helped Aslan but Karen onto his back. The children ran outside, hoping the storm would stop soon. Edmund opened a door way, going into the basement.

Aslan went with them, taking Karen off his back. "Peter! You must find a wet cloth to dampen the scar on her head. Her blood is running out fast. It even stained my fur!"

Peter ripped a piece of his clothing, and found a bucket of water. He wiped off the blood, cleaning her forehead.

Aslan gasped. "WHY IS SHE WEARING THAT THING? TAKE IT OFF HER!"

Peter ripped it out of Karen's neck. He threw it to a dark corner. "Why was she wearing that thing?" Aslan asked again.

"I don't know exactly. I guess she thought it would repel the witch from her."

Karen woke up a few minutes after. "What happened?" Peter smiled down at her. "Hello, beautiful."

Karen hit his arm playfully. "I'm serious." Susan came by. The were still in the basement.

"There was a storm. Something hit your head." "Ow, I can feel a bump." Peter frowned. "Well, get better soon, 'cause the witch really wants revenge."

"Why?"

You know that crystal you were wearing?" "Yes?" "Well, it attracts the witch. It was part of her. Now, she thinks… well I don't know what she thinks but she's really mad."

Karen got up. "Hello, Lucy."

"Hello." Karen's eye's widened. "Peter, you still need to -"

"Yes, about that." Susan smiled. Edmund smirked. Lucy giggled.

"Karen, when you "died", I really couldn't take the pressure of losing you. I soon realized I loved you."

Karen smiled, in shock of Peter's words. "So, with a little help of my siblings, I've decided to ask you, Karen, if you will marry me?"

Karen gasped. She didn't know what to say. She was in total shock. So her heart spoke for her.

"Of course I would, Peter."

Peter smiled. Susan screamed of joy. Lucy squealed. Edmund couldn't help but laugh.

Peter leaned forward to Karen, and she knew what he was going to give her ; a kiss. She smiled, and closed her eyes.

As his lips touched hers, he could taste a sweet taste in her mouth. He didn't know why, but there was a spark. As they departed, Karen's mind raced. Then a thought popped up, and she spoke:

"I really love you Peter, but I'm 15."

Peter whispered in her ear, ever so softly, "It doesn't matter. Do you love me, or not?"

Karen smiled. "I do."

Peter took out of his pocket a golden ring, and placed it on her left ring finger.

"I love you."