A Lost Princess

by keihra93

Kari was always destined for great things, but pulled from her family, from her own time and place in the world, she felt lost. Having no memories didn't help much. But as her memories were restored and she recalled who she was, she faced so many new challenges and obstacles ahead. And with the help of her new friends and the man she loved, she would succeed in more ways than one.

8. The Sweetest Promise

One day, not too long after they had returned to Finchley- Kari along with them- Kari stood against a wall, looking out into the night at the stars.

The Pevensies were able to adjust quickly to their old home and ways. Though they did find it odd to be back in their own world after having spent so much time in Narnia and feeling like they finally had a place where they belonged. But for Kari, it was not so easy.

For one thing, Kari knew nothing of this world and would have to rely on the Pevensies to help her adjust. And for another- the biggest thing that troubled her- Kari and Peter were not married. After spending so many years together, it was strange to suddenly have it all but ripped away from them.

'We were happy...' Kari thought as she looked at the strange stars, seeing that the constellations were much different than those she was used to. 'Can we still be like that..?'

"Kari?"

Kari looked over to find Peter coming to stand by her side.

"Is everything alright?"

Kari sighed and looked back to the starry sky. "I suppose so."

Peter put a hand on her shoulder. "Tell me what's wrong."

"This world of yours is so strange to me. It's nothing like Narnia and it scares me."

Peter wrapped an arm around her as he stood next to her and looked out into the night. "You're right about that. At least things were simpler in Narnia. I think we can all agree that Narnia was- is- our home and we're hoping to get back soon."

"It will take time, Peter, and we have no way of getting back ourselves."

Peter looked down at her. "That's not all that's bothering you, though, is it?"

Kari sighed and shook her head. "We were happy, weren't we Peter?" She looked back up at him. "When we stood together as husband and wife?"

Peter sighed as a soft smile grew and he turned to her. "We were happy, Kari, yes. And I still want to make you happy." He lifted her chin and leaned forward, kissing her gently. "I love you, Kari, no matter what. That's not going to change here." He looked down into the royal blue eyes he had fallen in love. "I have loved you from the day we met and I will love you until the end of my days and beyond the grave."

"Peter..."

"When we finish school here, let's get married again."

Kari's eyes widened a bit in surprise. "Really?"

Peter's smile grew. "Really."

Kari threw her arms around him and hugged him. "I love you, Peter."

"And I love you, Kari." Peter's arms wrapped around her, holding her close. "I promise, once we have finished school, I will marry you again and we'll build a happy life together, just like we did in Narnia."