Chapter # 1 - Good Morning
Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Narnia, only my OC Stephanie.
This story will be rated M for later Chapters.
She as Narnia would define her, was a daughter of Eve and that night she'd made birth into the magical land. Now Morning, she was caught between waking and drifting back into sleep, when your body slowly takes in your surrounding sense by sense. She drew in a long steady breath and first she noted the sweet smell of freshly dewed flowers. The perfume of the wild flowers was magnified by the steamy morning sunshine she could feel on her face. Before her eye lids began to flicker open she could hear an array of birds and the soft rush of water running . Stretching and stirring she placed her hand palms down upon the damp grass and began to push herself up into a sitting position.
Suddenly the young woman gasped at her unknown environment. She now stood up in a panic searching her surroundings and memory for answers. Where! What! How! Why! These questions flooded her mind and furthered her sense of panic. She studied herself for injury. After realizing she appeared without injury and she was alone a strange wave of tranquility washed over her. She then sat in awe as she surveyed the new world around her. She was sitting in a small lush clearing surrounded by dense forest. She now took on the lovely sight of the beautiful wild flowers that painted the grass and some trees. Oh the trees were the tallest she'd ever seen, she knew these trees were very old, maybe centuries. She quickly threw her gaze to the right towards the stream where she heard a sound of thunder. Gazing at the cloudless sky she knew that it indeed could not be thunder. The sound steadily grew louder as it came nearer and nearer. By now she was standing again, looking in all directions until a herd of magnificent horses came galloping through the clearing. These were no ordinary horses, these horses were unicorns. Their number was no greater than a dozen. Their coats were a radiant white, and there manes and tails sparkled and streamed behind them like liquid silver.
"This cannot be, I ..I must be dreaming" the girl whispered afraid she would disturb this glorious site or worse awaken herself. She had not come to any sort of explanation as to how or why she was here so naturally she figured she was dreaming. Since she decided she was dreaming she then figured she was safe and continued to stare at the unicorns. The unicorns gracefully cantered round the clearing. Their strong muscular forms glistened in the sunshine. Unexpectedly one of thee smaller unicorns broke from the heard and strides toward her. When the unicorn stopped a few meters from where she stood she realized it was a young colt.
"What a handsome fellow you are" she said quietly standing perfectly still.
The unicorn seemed to be studying her as well then he answered "Why thank-you, Madam"
The girl stepped back and shook her head because she had surely hallucinated. The unicorn nickered, laughing at her because he knew she was startled by his ability to speak.
"Daughter of Eve what is your name? Mine is Prince Oberon" he asked
"Youu…You…Your speaking!" she stuttered
"Why yes all unicorns can talk" Oberon replied indifferently . He noticed the girl was still greatly puzzled by this situation and continued " Madam do you not know where you stand, for you madam are in the forest of Lantern Waste in the great land of Narnia".
"I was always told I had a stunning imagination, this is the most incredible dream" said the girl while turning her head from side to side ,once again taking in her surroundings. She failed to notice another unicorn had come along side her.
"I assure you Madam this is no dream, every inch of this place is real and you better start believing because you are now very much apart of it." the new unicorn spoke. "You need not fear for Narnia welcomes all sons and daughters of eve with great pleasure, for your kind is far and few."
"I apologize for my reservations but this is unlike anything I have ever experienced" she replied turning towards the new unicorn present. "My name is Stephanie"
"Welcome Stephanie, I am Braun the stallion King of the Unicorns and you have already met my son Prince Oberon" the great stallion replied bowing his handsome head to her.
"Thank-you sir and I'm delighted to meet you both, but I am still dreadfully confused"
"Aye, I can understand that because Narnia tis indeed a mysterious and magical place unlike your homeland. We shall take you to Cair Paravel for your unexpected presence in Narnia is a matter for the High King and his kin. The journey to the palace is a great one for it rests on the eastern shore far beyond Lantern Waste."
"You would accompany me on this far journey? but we have just met and how do I not know you speak the truth" replied Stephanie remembering never to speak or go off with strangers. She wasn't sure if that applied to talking unicorns but she's in a land with talking unicorns that alone is alarming enough.
"In Narnia all you must do is listen to your heart. Your heart's guidance will never lead you astray and is a fine judge of character" Oberon said offering more reassurance. "It's our duty to safely accompany you to the High King".
"Of course, it would be our pleasure to accompany a fine daughter of eve. As I mentioned before humans are rare in Narnia and your arrival could be of importance. Besides I am taking the herd to Cair Paravel to present the new foals to the royal court and to bring the chosen colts for their cavalry training." added Braun
Stephanie turned her attentions inward to her own heart. Her intuition was telling her that she was safe and besides she needed answers. Who better to seek council with then the rulers of this land. "My heart is telling me that I should indeed accept your kindness and travel to this Cair Paravel with you" Stephanie answered
"Excellent, Oberon shall carry you for our journey. We shall depart immediately" Braun replied as he let out a long neigh calling for the rest of the herd. Suddenly Stephanie found herself surrounded by unicorns and Braun explained why the herd would be having a guest traveler. Oberon lowered himself to his front knees so that Stephanie could easily climb upon his back, Within moments she was galloping through the forest upon Oberon's back admiring the forest's grandeur and beauty. She even sworn she'd seen a single lamp post burning in the middle of the wood.
