Chapter Four-Introductions and Secrets

Melanie was introduced to Susan and Edmund early the next morning. The four Pevensies came marching in, Susan in the lead. Melanie had all ready woken up, and was looking out of the window in her new room.

"You must be Melanie," Susan said, walking over to her. "I'm Queen Susan."

"Hi," Melanie replied, not knowing if she should get up and curtsy.

"Terribly sorry I couldn't meet you last night, I was hosting a feast," Susan continued. "And this is Edmund," she added, pulling her still-sleepy brother by his hand and shoving him forward.

He landed in Melanie's lap.

"Nice to meet you too," Melanie joked. Susan looked very embarrassed and Lucy giggled.

Peter fixed the situation by removing Edmund and leaning him against the wall.

"Susan, why don't you and Lucy take Melanie to…uh…get some clothes fitted or something girls do?" Peter suggested.

"Yes of course," Susan said. "Come along Melanie."

Susan and Lucy left, Melanie following.

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"Susan, really, this is too much," Melanie said as Susan held out another pattern and began draping it around Melanie. This one was ivory silk embroidered with tiny pink roses.

"Nonsense," Susan said airily. "It'll be for formal occasions."

"Susan," Melanie protested.

"There are lots of formal occasions around here," Lucy said.

"And as a guest of the four kings and queens of Narnia, you must look your very best," Susan added.

"I understand that, but can't it be more…simple?" Melanie asked.

"Peter will love it," Lucy and Susan said together.

Melanie blushed. "H-How did you know?"

"Let's just say even Edmund noticed and he was asleep," said Lucy.

"Peter doesn't know, does he?" Melanie asked anxiously.

"Oh, of course not," Susan replied impatiently. "Now hold still."

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Melanie left an hour later, now wearing a blue satin dress that Susan had made in about half an hour.

The first person she saw was Peter. He blushed when he saw her.

"H-Hi," he stuttered. "You look nice."

"Thanks," Melanie replied. "A Susan Pevensie original. According to her, the blue brings out my eyes, which makes no sense because my eyes are green."

"It looks nice though," said Peter. "Want to go on that walk now?" he continued a bit shyly.

"I would enjoy that, but can I have something to eat first?"

"Oh, of course. Sorry…breakfast is still being served if you're interested. Or…we could have a picnic."

"I haven't had a picnic in a really long time. It sounds nice," Melanie admitted.

"Off to the kitchens we go, then," Peter replied.

He walked off, Melanie following.

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Some time later, the two were spread out on a soft flannel blanket, staring up at the sky. They had gotten to know each other somewhat, and Melanie knew she could trust him with her secret.

"Peter?"

He looked at her, concern in his bright blue eyes. "Is something wrong?"

"No. I was just wondering if…I can trust you with a really important secret."

"Of course you can," he said seriously. He seemed to consider something, and then put his hand on top of hers.

"I'm not like the other girls you know," Melanie began.

"All right…"

"I have…powers."

Yay…chapter fourness! Have a Happy Holiday!

Love,

Robbie