I really don't feel confident about updating now, since chapter 4 isn't written, but I know I'll be busy for the next few weeks and I still want people to stay interested, so here's chapter 3. I also have figured out where I want the story to go, which is the most important part.

Everything in Italics is a part of a dream sequence; these dreams are Susan's memories of her life in Narnia and a few chapters will have these in them.

Redemption: Chapter 3- Comparing the New to the Old

There was a gentle thrum, thrum, thrum of mandolins and harps as Queens Susan and Lucy sat in the palace while the water nymph Lita told them stories of those who had ruled Narnia in the past.

"Swanwhite," Lita was saying. "Was one of this lands gentlest queens. She ruled this land centuries ago when the world was still at peace. She is the one who had this Palace of Cair Paravel built.

A wise man, sent from Aslan came bearing prophecies of bad tidings. Yet those tidings also spoke of hope. He instructed them to build four thrones in another throne room, which no one was to sit on until two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve came from another land to become the rulers of the land.

That you see, was the good news, which has been fulfilled by your coronation your graces. However, his bad news was that the tree of protection would be felled within a century and not very many centuries after that the evil witch Jadis would seize control of the land. She would plunge all of Narnia into a century of winter, but after that, Aslan would return, and he would end the witch's reign."

"And we fulfilled those prophesies when we came here," Lucy marveled.

"Yes, you did. Swanwhite also helped bring various peoples of our land to agreements with one another for peaceful purposes. There was no fighting during her reign."

"I would be nice if it was like that now," Susan said.

"Yes, and it shall be again some day thanks to you and your brothers."

"Will we ever return to the land we came from," Susan questioned.

"If Aslan wants you to you will, but until then you are the queens of Narnia. Remember what Aslan told you at your coronation: 'Once a king or queen in Narnia, always a king or queen in Narnia,' so you see, you may return even if you leave."

"I'd like that," Lucy said with a smile.

"So would I," agreed Susan. "Are there tales anywhere that say how Narnia will end?"

"It is said that somewhere beyond the land of the giants who dwell to the north, there is a great cave, which is hidden where no one can find it. Within that cave dwells a giant far larger than a normal giant, and far wiser than a centaur. It is said that he is in a sleep, which will last until the last day of the world. On that day there will be a terrible battle, and many will be against Aslan. The sea will rise and the stars will fall from the sky. In that great Final Battle, all the world will either be destroyed, or join Aslan in his country. Though I don't believe that will be fulfilled for a very long time."

"It sounds so sad," Lucy said softly.

"I never want Narnia to end," Susan stated.

"All worlds end, it's just a matter of when. Come now, let's talk of happier things."

"Su, Su, wake up!"

Susan's eyes opened slightly, and she looked around. She sat up suddenly then, frightened. "Where am I?"

"Susan, we're in Sidera, at Taraway Castle. Aslan brought us here last night," Anna answered.

"Oh, I remember now. I just had a dream about Narnia. I remembered one of the times Lucy and I were told the tales about old Narnia."

"Was it a pleasant dream?"

Susan hesitated, "Well, the memories were good, but sad at the same time. I regret denying Narnia. I wish that I could change the decisions I made back then."

"Well, Aslan did say that coming here would be part of a price that you have to pay for denying him."

Susan got out of bed and went to a wardrobe with Anna as they continued to talk. And search for clothes for Susan to wear.

"But what of you, you're here because of your love for him, that doesn't make much sense."

"Just have faith that whatever will happen is what has been planned for us. He hasn't yet told us why we are here though; what were the things you did on your other journeys to Narnia," Anna questioned, as if she were piecing together a puzzle in her head.

"Well," Susan said thoughtfully, as she put her hand on a dress. "The first time we came to break the witch's enchantment. The second time we came to put Prince Caspian on the throne. That was the last time Peter and I were in Narnia. The third time Edmund, Lucy, and Eustace went with Caspian to the end of the world. Basically that was just an adventure, and at the end of that Edmund and Lucy were told that they wouldn't return to Narnia, just as Peter and I had been told before. Eustace and his friend Jill entered again to find Prince Rilian, Caspian's son, and restore him to his throne. While we were reigning in Narnia we fought battles, made alliances, we even saw Prince Cor return to Archenland."

"It sounds like the majority of why humans came to Narnia was to help establish the ruler of the land."

"I guess so."

Susan put a deep green dress over her head. Anna then helped Susan tie up her gown, and then they walked towards the door.

"Why did you come to wake me up," asked Susan.

"Because Aslan wants to speak with us."

"Well, why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Because I was listening to you."

Susan shakes her head, and they walk from her magnificent suite, into the stone hallway. Along the way the large oak doors, carved with beautiful images are seen, so are delicately woven tapestries. Occasionally a window or brazier lights the path. The stained glass windows are opened to allow the passerby to feel the beauty of the early summer day. In the distance, to the west, the ocean can be seen crashing along cliffs and shore. To the east of the castle, large snowcapped mountains loomed. South, where Susan and Anna had entered the night before, was a large village and even further south the ocean returned and beyond that other lands existed. To the north a broad river marked the kingdom's boundary, on the other side of that river was a dense forest.

Anna stopped before a door that was slightly ajar, and she and Susan entered. Inside of what appeared to be a library, Aslan stood, big and golden, waiting for them.

"Did you sleep well," he asked.

"Yes Aslan. I am curious though, why are we here," Susan replied.

He motioned for them to sit, which they did, and as he spoke to them he paced slowly.

"The people of this land need a leader. Do you remember how when we came last night only one guard was here to greet us?" Both girls nodded in response. "Well, that is because I have ordered the few remaining citizens of the castle to only open it to myself and those who I tell them to open it to."

"What happened to the other people who lived in the castle?"

"They have gone to fight against one another so that in doing so the rightful ruler of this kingdom may be chosen. It is up to you to decide who is to rule this kingdom."

"How will we know," Susan questioned.

"The man who is to become king will be wise and discerning, and he will no matter what put the good of his people before him self. I will take you to the leader of each camp so that they know you come from me. There are several men who claim to be the true heir to the throne, however only one can rule. Are you willing to go on this quest?"

"Yes Aslan," Anna replied.

"Yes Aslan, but shouldn't we have a male with us, that way they will listen more," Susan asked.

"I think there is one who is willing to go with you," Aslan said. Then he changed his focus to the partly opened door. "Enter Solon."

From behind the door a young man in his late teens entered. He was dressed as a page, with short hair and wearing a plain tunic and short pants. He knelt before Aslan, and the two girls smiled.

"Did you hear what we were discussing," Aslan said with a stern voice.

"Yes Aslan, I know that I shouldn't have been eavesdropping, but you know how I wish to serve you above all else," Solon answered with a slightly tremulous voice.

"Are you willing to protect these two with all of your power?"

"Yes, I will protect them with my sword and my life."

"Then rise Solon, and meet Susan Pevensie and her cousin Anna Cole."

He rose and so did the two girls. First he bowed to Anna and kissed her hand. "I'm pleased to meet you, which one are you?"

"I'm Anna. I am pleased to meet you as well Solon, do you have a second name?"

"Xavier is my middle name, my family name is Draconis." Then he turned to face Susan. Their eyes met for a moment, and they didn't want to look away. Then he kissed her hand gently, and returned to looking at her eyes. "I am pleased to meet you as well Lady Susan. You have the appearance of a queen."

"I am pleased to meet you as well Solon. I was a queen once, but that was another time in another place."

"Of course milady, then I will not ask about it."

"Come," Aslan said. "We need to hurry."

All three nodded in agreement, and then they all walked together down the many stairs and corridors of the castle. About an hour later they reached the first camp, which was to the west, along the coast.

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Capegio- I actually don't have a beta, I've never used one, I just wanted the first chapter to be faster moving (this comes from reading Greek dramas…) and some of the chapters (like this one) will be longer than others, it's just my way : )