Chapter 9
Lucy's wardrobe was fast in packing. It was an adventure, one where she may need to be quick. Long dressing gowns were definitely out of the question. Basically she held a small bag containing five tights, large white shirts, undergarments, an extra pair of boots, an extra sash to act as a belt, and two bars of soap. The scent was her favorite Narnian made, lavender and honey. It wasn't much but it was all that was required upon the Dawn Treader. A large vessel where she would most likely be the only woman aboard.
As she approached the dock where the ship waded in the rocking current, Lucy saw Caspian speaking with Lord Camberlin and Lady Ulisia. Once she was spotted Lady Ulisia flung herself at Caspian colliding her lips upon his.
"Do be careful my husband." She dramatically wailed.
Camberlin cleared his throat as he pulled his daughter off the king. "Ulisia, dear, her isn't your husband just yet."
Ulisia struggled out of her fathers grasp to glue herself to Caspians side. "It's only just a matter of time. Oh, Caspian, my love, let's marry before you set sail."
Caspian smiled down at the woman in his arms. "That would take time, which unfortunately I do not have. But when I return... AH, Lucy you made it." He called as he pushed Ulisia towards her father.
"Am I interrupting your fare wells?" Lucy asked.
"Yes." Ulisia shouted.
"No." Caspian rushed out at the same time.
Lucy smiled and took pity on the plea she saw within Caspian's eyes. "Uh, Caspian I believe the Captain is ready to set sail. We can't miss the tide."
"The tide," Caspian smile in relief and joy. "Yes, we should join the Captain immediately."
Lady Ulisia frowned, "I thought you were the Captain Caspian?"
"He is King, and gives orders as to where we need to be. However it is the Captain who orders the ship mates as to the Kings bidding." Lucy explained.
"Yes, well we better head on board, Lucy." Caspian said rushing over the flat board to disappear on the ship.
Lucy took a step away from the duo before stopping short of Ulisia's words. "I will soon be Queen, and you will have no power here. Caspian will do what is expected of him. HE WILL BE MINE... All of this will."
Lucy pivoted sharply upon her heel, "If you knew anything about your FUTURE husband, Lady Ulisia, you would know that only Caspian can say what is to be in his life AND his kingdom." Lucy vanished aboard before Ulisia could stop sputtering.
She was escorted into the King's personal chamber, "If I am here, where will Caspian be?"
The small fawn, Jerispert, bowed, "His majesty is in the adjoining bunk room just beyond that door, my Queen."
Lucy turned to see a door, one that was not there the last trip, against the far right wall. It was then that Lucy noticed the room seemed to be a third shorter. Caspian had taken the large cabin nearly dividing it into two so he could build the second room. A knocking from the door stirred her attention. Where Jerispert once stood was now Caspian grinning like a mad man.
"Since you are the High Queen, I feel that you should be in charge of this." Caspian said pulled Peter's sword from behind his back. "It's only right."
"Caspian, Peter gave that sword to you, and when Edward and I returned you gave it to him in which at the end it was once again placed in your hands. I couldn't take it from you for a third time."
"Ah, but there is the thing, Lucy. It was never taken from any of us. It was always given with loyalty." He said holding the handle out towards her.
Lucy smiled and received the sword before curtseying, "My gratitude, my King."
They heard the Captain hollering orders and when above deck to watch them cast off. They waved at their well wishers. Smiling at their cheers. Once the cheers and the crowd faded into the horizon everyone aboard prepared for the long journey ahead.
