"It's our last dinner together." Susan said quietly.
She was right, for it was the last night the Pevensies, the beavers, and Mr. Tumnus would be in Yavin before returning to Narnia. They were sitting in the private dining room with Jaina, Jacen, Anakin and their family for one final meal together. No one was happy that the Narnians had to go home, but they knew it had to happen.
"Please don't say that, Su. You'll upset Lucy." Peter said.
Lucy was indeed getting a little teary eyed already at the thought of leaving Yavin, but especially at the thought of leaving Jaina behind. She squeezed Jaina's hand tightly as she continued to eat her dinner and stared at her sadly.
"I think she's already upset." Jaina replied.
"I'm going to miss you, Jaina." Lucy said quietly.
"Oh no, not this again." Edmund groaned.
"Ed! Please be nice to her for once!" Peter snapped.
"But I don't want to deal with this again!" Edmund snapped back.
"Please calm down everyone. No sense in getting all fussy over this." Mrs. Beaver said.
"Right you are, love." Mr. Beaver replied.
Edmund glared at Peter as he sat back in his chair sulking. He really wasn't looking forward to having Lucy constantly complain about how much she missed Jaina again but at the same time, he wasn't looking forward to leaving Yavin either.
"I must say that it has been a pleasure having all of you visit us on Yavin. You have been wonderful guests." Leia said.
"Why thank you very much, my lady. You and your family have been wonderful hosts to us." Mr. Tumnus said.
"I must agree with Mr. Tumnus. Your hospitality has been wonderful." Susan added.
"You're quite welcome. I have enjoyed the pleasure of your company." Leia said.
"And I have too." Luke replied.
The Narnians smiled with thanks at Leia and Luke, then noticed Han was avoiding eye contact with them and looking at Chewie the whole time they had been eating their dinner. Leia, looking a little annoyed at Han, nudged him with her elbow to get his attention.
"What now?" Han grumbled.
"I think you have something to say to our guests here." Leia told him.
Han groaned as he said to the Narnians "I enjoyed having you here, too.", to which Chewie roared a happy reply that he too liked having the Narnians here on Yavin.
"Thank you very much, sir." Lucy replied while smiling brightly.
Everyone laughed at the little girl, she was indeed a sweet child and a joy to be around. But she was still depressed at the thought of leaving everyone on Yavin behind and the others knew it all too well.
"Lucy, you okay?" Susan asked
"I don't want to go home, what if I never see Jaina again?" Lucy moaned.
"You'll see me again, sweetie. In fact, I know a way that will guarantee that." Jaina said.
"What is it?" Lucy asked softly.
"Meeting in my room immediately after dinner. I'll tell you what I have in mind." Jaina said.
After dinner
"What do you have in mind, Jaina?" Susan asked once all seven children had gathered into Jaina's dormitory room.
"Well, I know how close we've all become since my brothers and I first came into Narnia. And I'm sure all of you want to stay close friends as well." Jaina said.
"Yes, that's true. I really enjoy our friendships." Peter replied.
"Me too, Peter. This is why I've decided that we should make a friendship pact." Jaina said.
"A what?" Edmund asked.
"A friendship pact, Edmund. 'Here and now, whenever we need a friend we're there for each other, no matter what happens.' If any of us should ever need a friend for anything, we'll be there for each other." Jaina said while smiling.
"Do you really mean that?" Jacen asked.
"Yes I do, Jacen. And I hope you and Anakin mean it as well." Jaina replied.
"I know I do. Are you all in it with me?" Peter asked his three younger siblings.
Susan, Edmund, and Lucy nodded in agreement with their older brother. They were really hoping to keep their friendships with the Solos and agreed with Jaina's friendship pact. Now it was time to officially put that pact in motion. Jaina placed her hand in the center of the circle everyone was sitting in with the other six following her lead one by one until all seven of them had their hands placed on top of each other.
"All for one and one for all." the children recited in unison, sealing their friendship pact and ensuring that they would be friends forever.
The next morning
It was a sad morning in the Jedi temple, for it was the morning that the Pevensies, the beavers, and Mr. Tumnus would leave Yavin and go home to Narnia. No one wanted them to leave, but it had to be done.
"Must we really go home, Susan?" Lucy asked as the two girls were putting on their dresses that morning.
"Yes, Lucy. We have a country to rule so we must go home. But you remember the friendship pact we made last night so we will see them again. You know that." Susan replied.
"I know, I just don't want to leave them behind." Lucy said quietly.
"I don't want to leave them either, Lucy. But we still must return to Narnia." Susan said.
Once the girls were dressed, they made their way into the hallway where they met their brothers, the beavers, and Mr. Tumnus. None of them looked quite happy to be returning home either as they all had solemn looks on their faces.
"Well, are you ready to go home?" Mr. Beaver asked.
"No we're not. But we know we have to." Peter replied.
"I know, dear. We'll miss our friends so much." Mrs. Beaver said.
"But we will see them again. And I must say I have enjoyed their hospitality very much." Mr. Tumnus said.
"Oh I have too, Tumnus. Now why don't we go join them for breakfast now? I hear they have Narnian toast again today." Susan said, receiving laughs from everyone.
In the auditorium
The Solos were quiet as they escorted their Narnian friends behind the big stage to the closet of Jedi robes. They all knew it was time for them to go home and they were feeling quite sad about it. Lucy was the saddest out of all of them as she had tears streaming down her face.
"Jaina, I'll miss you so much." Lucy sobbed as she squeezed Jaina in a tight hug.
"I'll miss you too, sweetheart. But we will see each other again. Remember the pact?" Jaina said.
"Yes I do." Lucy sniffled.
"Plus the Force tells me we'll see each other again." Jaina added in.
"You sure about that?" Lucy softly said.
"Oh not that bloody Force again." Edmund groaned, which earned him a sharp slap on the head from Peter.
"Will you just hush up, Ed?" Peter snapped then turned to Lucy and said "Listen to Jaina. She knows what she's talking about."
Lucy tearfully nodded as she released her grip on Jaina then flung her arms around Jacen and Anakin for another huge hug. Just like before, they were hugs, handshakes, and comments of "I'll miss you." going around.
"Well, it has been a pleasure to have you visit us. And remember that you will always have a place to sleep here." Jacen said.
"Thank you very much, Sir Jacen. It has been a wonderful holiday here on Yavin." Mr. Tumnus said.
"You are very welcome, Mr. Tumnus. And may the Force be with you all." Jacen replied.
Everyone was tearful as they waved goodbye to each other and the Narnians stepped into the closet. As Peter closed the door behind him, Jaina, Jacen, and Anakin felt quite depressed that their friends were going home. But they knew they would be reunited one day and were very much looking forward to that time.
Inside the closet
"Will you stop shoving?" Peter yelled.
"Who poked me?" Lucy yelled.
"Get off of my foot!" Susan exclaimed.
Once again, there was plenty of arguing, pushing, and shoving as the Narnians made their way back through the portal. Finally, all seven Narnians cleared the coats and stumbled into the white, powdery snow that covered all of Narnia.
"It's so cold here. And I miss Jaina already." Lucy moaned as she stood up.
"It's allright, dear heart. We miss our friends too." Mrs. Beaver said.
"But you will see them again someday." a familiar, booming voice said.
Everyone whipped their heads around to see Aslan had made an appearance at the portal entrance. It was indeed a great honor to see this great lion again, but they were still feeling a little sad at leaving the Solos behind.
"Are you sure about that, Aslan?" Susan asked.
"They are sworn knights of Narnia, Susan. They will indeed return when Narnia requires their presence again." Aslan calmly said.
"When will that be?" Lucy asked.
"I cannot say, dear one. But rest assured they will return. And you make want to check your pockets." Aslan said while smiling.
"Why? I didn't—" Lucy started to say as she stuck her hands into her dress pocket.
She stopped short upon feeling a mysterious piece of paper. She pulled it out and unfolded it to see if anything was written on it. What she saw made her smile brightly and her eyes grow huge with happiness.
"What is it, Lu?" Peter asked.
"Come read this!" Lucy said and everyone gathered around her to read the paper.
What was written on there indeed made them all smile and reassured them that the Solos would return:
Here and now, whenever we need a friend we're there for each other, no matter what happens. All for one and one for all. Remember this and we will be reunited one day.
"Now do you believe?" Aslan asked.
"Yes Aslan. I believe." Lucy said while smiling brightly.
THE END
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(A/N: Wow, I cannot believe this story is finished already. It's been a wonderful journey and I thank you all for sticking with me the whole way. An extra special thanks goes out to my wonderful muse and editor, Bobbius Maximus. Your help has been wonderful and I cannot thank you enough. But this is not the end yet; keep your eyes peeled for the third story coming soon entitled "The Knights of Narnia Return.". And in case you are wondering, I got the friendship pact from the movie "Now and Then". Thanks again for reading this story, and keep your eyes peeled for the third story.)