Adventures in Narnia
Ch. 11 Return of the Lion
Susan, whom we have not visited in a long while, was the first to spot Aslan in his return. It was quite a surprise to her, actually.
Walking along the shore of the beach, her long hair flowing behind her, Susan knew all too well that this was a sight many princes and lords and others would give anything to see, because according to her brothers almost everyone though her the court beauty.
And she hated it. She had never longed for a boyfriend before, even though she was 13 and old enough. No, she hadn't met the right man, and she figured she never would. Why? Well, one of her life long rules was never to get too close to someone she didn't trust, and for this that meant don't date a guy who isn't your friend. And…
She couldn't date Peter/Edmund, they were her brothers! Eww…
Ronald was her dearest friend, she didn't want to loose his friendship for love that could be lost
Tumnus was Lucy's, hands down.
Orieus was cool and all, but he was a centaur: Some "things" would probably be impossible
Aslan was a lion, not for her.
However, it was Susan's goal to find Aslan a she-lion, he always seemed so lonely.
So that meant she was doomed to be a bachelor-ette until she met that one person.
And she knew, being the "court beauty," she get a lot of fakers.
And so completes the circle of Susan's love troubles. It antagonized her to the point of angst, sometimes. And so that was why Susan was walking to get away from everything, when she saw another figure walking towards her on the lengthy beach. She strung her bow in self defense, "Who is it!"
The creature let out an ominous yet welcome roar.
"Aslan!" Susan unstrung her bow and ran over, and hugged the Great Lion. Aslan chuckled.
"So, Queen Susan the Gentle, how have you been fairing since I last saw you?"
"I'm okay, I guess," Susan admitted.
"What is troubling you? From what I've heard, Peter's got the clone witch situation figured out, Lucy's dealing with the mudslide, Edmund's rounding up the traitors who support the witch, and you are just dealing with clean-up."
"I… it's a personal problem, Aslan, nothing you can do," Susan admitted.
"Really? You sure?" Aslan chuckled.
"Unless you can make me ugly enough so that I'm not considered the 'court beauty'."
Aslan roared, literally roared, with laughter.
"Oh Susan, embrace your beauty, like Lucy embraces her youth, Edmund embraces his skills in diplomacy and philosophy, and Peter embraces his lo-" but Aslan stopped there.
"What does Peter embrace? I didn't quite catch that," Susan said brightly.
"I'm afraid that only I and 3 others know, and I'm not eve supposed to know, so I can not spread that information…"
"Come on Aslan, please!" Susan smiled.
"You'll find out soon enough," Aslan chuckled, "and now, I think there is a Kingdom in need of me."
"Of course, Aslan," Susan smiled and they walked the long distance to Cair Paravel.
"Aslan! Long live Aslan! All hail Aslan!" all the residents at Cair Paravel praised him as Aslan walked down the long hallway towards the thrones, where Peter, Susan, and Lucy were sitting; and Ronald, Virginia, Orieus, Makki, Zelk, and the Beavers were standing behind the thrones.
"Welcome, highest of all the kings," Peter laughed.
"Hello, Son of Adam and Daughters of Eve. But where is the forth?" Aslan smiled.
"He's… He is taking care of Lady Virginia and Lord Ronald's younger sister, who we found a while ago and was very sick. He hasn't come out, he refuses to, but we check up on him periodically, give him supplies, because we can't get him to come out, eve though Sarah recently woke up. We suspect…"
"He's a bit distraught, sir," Lucy cried, "him and Sarah were good friends, and he just finds her practically dead, so he feels that it is his duty to save her."
Aslan nodded, "I shall speak to him. Now, I wish to see Lady Virginia and Lord Ronald."
They stepped out from behind the Four Thrones, went in front of said thrones, and bowed.
"Welcome Ronald, son of Adam. Welcome Virginia, daughter of Eve. Peter as rightfully dubbed you Lord and Lady, and I agree with his judgment."
"Thank you sir," Virginia smiled meekly.
Aslan nodded, "now I shall go speak to Edmund."
Sarah was sleeping on the bed, wet cloth on her forehead. At least, she was resting, she wasn't really asleep, she had too much to think about (and Edmund clasping her hand didn't help.)
How come, the minuet she woke up, she knew it was Edmund (the least likely of people) who had healed her? Well, the fact that she loved him didn't mean that, it could have been anyone. But still…
And he never left her side. Frankly, he had changed back to, no, better than his old ways, and Sarah was having trouble not to swoon in complete love for him.
And he never dropped her hand unless he needed to go get something.
Man, it was really hard to keep from swooning.
"Edmund?" Sarah opened her eyes weakly, still sick.
"Oh Sarah, you are awake!" Edmund took the wet cloth from her forehead and replaced it with a new one.
"Edmund, shouldn't you be greeting Aslan?" Sarah smiled at him.
"What, and leave you? No, you need attention," Edmund blushed a bit.
"Thank you for this, Edmund, but you have duties. I'll be fine now."
Edmund just shook his head and brought his free hand to her cheek, "I have other duties, too." His fingers gently grazed her cheek.
At that moment Aslan walked in.
"King Edmund, can I talk to you alone?" Aslan nodded at Sarah as Edmund reluctantly left.
"King Edmund," Aslan continued, "I see now why you weren't in the Great Hall."
Edmund hung his head.
"However, may I ask why you are going to all this trouble for one girl?"
"She's my best friend."
"I sense something more."
Edmund just shook his head.
Aslan put his paw on Edmund's shoulder, "Edmund, if you do not wish for Sarah to hear, whisper."
Edmund just shook his head again.
"Edmund, if you are embarrassed, I promise I won't laugh."
Edmund just shook his head once more.
Aslan let out a low growl, "I already know, Edmund, I'm just doing this so you can admit it to yourself."
Edmund's face turned white, but said so softly so that Aslan could barely hear:
"I love her."
Aslan nodded, "Good, I'm glad you've finally admitted it to yourself."
Edmund smiled while blushing.
"And it is okay, you can take care of her, just leave the room occasionally," Aslan chuckled.
Edmund ran back into the room. Sarah had her eyes closed. Edmund returned to his chair, and held Sarah's hand again.
Sarah's eyes fluttered open, "you're back. What did Aslan have to say?"
"He was… he helped me to admit something to myself," Edmund's fingers grazed Sarah's cheek again, and this time he got to see her reaction.
Sarah blushed and smiled. Edmund immediately withdrew his hand in mild embarrassment.
"Edmund," Sarah whispered, her voice was choked. Edmund took her hand again, but shared down at his shoes.
Sarah's hands were shaking as she lifted Edmund's chin so that he was looking at her.
"Sarah, I-" But Edmund was cut off by Sarah leaning over and kissing him.
Edmund's eyes widened in shock as he felt himself kiss back.
(1, 265 Words) Aww, they are so cute! Now review!