Ramon stood guard in the middle of the night, staring into the dark nothingness. Somewhere behind his back, the sea rustled. He remembered their voyage.

Strange that one cruise changed their lives. I mean, he didn't know like Edmunds´, but his certainly did.

He grinned. He would never believe that he would have the youngest queen. That she would be his at least for a while.

With a sigh, he thought he would rather be in bed, not on guard. The whole castle, except for the guards, was asleep. Servants and King Peter. Even Edmund and Susan have not yet returned from their journey. What about Lucy? Why did she go there? When will he return.

Concerns gripped him. No matter how much he wanted to prevent it, his feelings were probably starting to kill him.

Ramon, you idiot. She's a queen, you're her servant, you're just a moment's flight, he thought.

At least for a moment, nothing raced through his head.

And then why can Lasalene be with Edmund?

The thought struck him like an arrow. And it hadn't let him go for a long time.

Peter was eating his dinner when Lucy flew through the door of the banquet hall.

" Good evening, my brother," she called, running to hug him.

" Lucy!" He called and hugged her. "How was it? Did you enjoy it?"

Lucy sat wearily on the chair closest to him.

" Oh, Peter. And how! I swam in the river, climbed a rock and from there I had beautiful views, I slept under the stars. Like when we were younger, "she smiled at him.

" I'm glad you liked it."

" And what's new here?"

" But, you know. Royal things, refusing offers for marriage to Susan, I even got an offer to marry Edmund! "He laughed.

" And they don't come for you?"

" I've had to refuse a few, too."

" But why? Some queen would suit you, "Lucy smiled.

" I know, Luce. But you two are enough for me. I don't need another woman anymore, "he smiled warmly at her.

Lucy paused for a moment.

" And aren't there any offers for me?"

Lucy surprised him with this question. Peter finished his bite, then drank the wine and only then looked at her.

" I didn't mean to go into it much, but whether you believe it or not, offers of marriage to you ..."

" They don't go," she laughed. Although Peter laughed, it was just a stern laugh.

" Quite the opposite."

Lucy´s smile dropped.

" You're kidding me now."

"I don't, believe me Lucy. Even more than Susan. But you know. She would be jealous. That's why only Edmund and I know about it. After all, who wouldn't want a brave, brave queen by her side with a knightly soul? "He winked at her.

" Thank you, Peter, for writing negative answers to them. I think I still have some time, "she smiled. Peter nodded. He understood her completely.

Lucy waved at the maid, standing next to her.

" Please find Lasalene and ask her to prepare me a bath," she smiled at her. "Thank you."

The maid bowed and left to carry out the order.

" Why you're so polite to the servants?" Peter asked.

" You know, they're just people who need to feel like we love them, too. That this castle wouldn't work without them, "she shrugged. Lucy noticed that the maid had stopped at the door and listened to her. The queen smiled warmly at her.

" All right, brother. I should go, I will have a bath soon. But first I should find Ramon and tell him I came in one piece. "

" You should. He almost asked me on his knees for permission to follow you when you left, "he laughed.

" Thank you for not letting him."

" What was I supposed to do with you?"

Lucy asked several servants where she could find Ramon. By the time she succeeded, a very long time had passed and her mind was already in the bath that Lasalene had certainly prepared for her.

" Ramon!" She exclaimed as she arrived at the armory. He and a few more soldiers were there. They all bowed immediately.

" Your Highness, you have returned," he said, apparently relieved.

" Yes, I have arrived safely. I have a request for you. My string was torn during my trip, I need you to fix my bow, "she handed him her bow and smiled at him. Then she looked for one of the swordsmen.

" Tarvanie," she said. He was a very skilled swordsman and an armory warden, a blacksmith who cared for swords.

" Highness," he bowed.

" I need everything to clean the sword. Rags, oils, ointments. "

" From what do you want to cleanse your sword, Your Highness?"

" Blood, resin, ..." she calculated, remembering everything she'd done with it.

" Don't you need to sharpen it?" He asked as he handed her a bucket with everything she wanted. He knew full well that she was the only one who took care of her sword.

" Actually, yes. I would also leave your dagger here. Thank you, Tarvanie. When you have done this, please send someone to bring a sword and a dagger into my room. "

" It will be my joy."

" Thank you again, Tarvanie. I'll take the bucket with me. I'll bring it to you in person tomorrow before breakfast, "she said as she unbuckled her sword and dagger from her belt.

She said good night to the men and disappeared into her room. Lasalene was already waiting for her there.

" I was about to search for you," the maid smiled at her. "Welcome home, Queen."

" Thank you, Lasalene. I'm sorry I kept you waiting, I was in the armory. "

" I noticed you brought sword cleaning tools. But you don't have a sword. "

" Tarvanie going to sharpen it and the dagger as well," she replied as she undressed.

The two women were silent as she settled into the tub of water.

" Do you need anything else, Your Highness?" Lasalene asked as Lucy leaned back and closed her eyes.

" Thank you, Lasalen, not yet. But someone should come to bring me a sword and a dagger, please take it from him and put it on the bed. And if I don't call you for a long time, please come and see if I'm not asleep, "she smiled wearily." Oh, and please bring me a pitcher of water on the bedside table. As usual. "

" Of course," she said, pulling behind each curtain. It created some privacy for Lucy. Lucy then heard Lasalene scurry around her room, hear her getting ready Lucy´s nightgown and fixing the blanket and pillows.

Lucy came from her little trip with her head perfectly cleared. She needed to escape herself from her feelings. She's been kind of ... scattered since the voyage. She didn't know why she was suddenly so angry with Ramon. She wanted him to be with her all the time, she wanted him to hug her, to kiss her. To love her.

Oh, I really need Edmund.

Ever since she had told Edmund her past, she had felt that there was a particularly strong bond between them. Like never before. Yes, Edmund had always been here for her, happy to help her, but he had never been the one to run away with her problem first. So, in addition, dream with Aslan before the voyage.

There was a knock on the door in perfect silence. She didn't react.

" Ramon, welcome!" Lucy heard Lasalene smile at her friend.

" Hi, Lasalene, I brought a sword and a dagger. Tarvanie sharpened them. "

" Thank you, Ramon, the Queen is resting in a tub. I'll give it to her. "

" Thank you, Lasalene, but I'd like to do it myself. You know that the queen doesn't like when anyone touching her weapons. , "Ramon lowered his voice, but Lucy heard him anyway.

" You're right, but ..."

" It's okay, Ramon, I asked Lasalen to take them over. And I trust my maid, "Lucy entered their conversation.

" As you wish, Your Highness," he said after a moment's hesitation.

" Ramon, what does my bow look like?"

" I'm sorry, Your Highness, but I haven't gotten into it yet. You'll have it fixed by noon tomorrow. "

" Okay, Ramon, thank you. You can go."

" Highness, I'm sure you'll have cold water already. Come on, "the maid called from behind the curtain, and Lucy did as she preached to her.

In a moment she sat on the bed, cleaning her weapons.