Chapter 24

Music played. A soft melody signifying the grand walk of the bride, covered in white, down the long cobble stone path with a single red carpet runway. As tradition, the groom started the journey from the village to the castle steps first. Allowing those people, who could not attend the gathering in the palace court yard, to feel as if they too were included into the ceremony. Once properly in place, the carriage with the bride pulled up as she proceeded along the same path as her groom. Though many would nod to the people of Telmarine as the King had done while walking this trail, the bride however, snubbed those less fortunate than herself. Raising her nose high in the air while she looked on to the only goal within her sight.

The castle.

A hundred yards left to her life-long dream.

Fifty yards. Tomorrow she will insure that the gates would remain close so she didn't have to look upon these peasants.

Twenty five yard. She raised her chin higher, already feeling the weight of that crown upon her head.

Ten yards. Her lips parted as she smiled. Attempting to show these people that she cared.

Five yards. A few lousy stone steps and it will be done.

Caspian held out his hand as Ulisia stood next to him. The Archbishop came down three steps, positioning himself before them. He smiled happily at the couple before raising his hands high into the air, drawling utter silence from the crowd.

"My children," he shouted, "God has brought us together to witness the joining of our King, Caspian Alexander Nicoliana, to her ladyship Ulisia Corinea Saboluic. This union will gain the Telmarine a powerful house among its Lords. A house of many resources that we sadly no longer hold." Looking back to the couple he raise his eyebrows. "Shall we begin?"

"We would have been half way over by now if you hadn't given that speech." Said a sweetly irritated Ulisia.

The Archbishop bowed, "My apologies, my lady."

"Then quit stalling and let's begin." She urged.

Clearing his throat he began, "Tis a glorious day here in Narnia for we gather to join in matrimony this man, and this woman. Under the blessing of the Great Aslan—"

"Stop." Everyone froze as they turned to the stern voice.

Ulisia giggled, "Caspian? What are you doing?"

"I need to say a few thing first." Turning towards the eagerly awaiting crowd he spoke out, "My friends, I feel Aslan has given me a great blessing on this day. Narnia was once a strong city, and sadly under my care we have dwindled. These pass two years we have lost much: stock, vegetation, even some personal treasure. It wasn't long after these incidences that my lovely bride and her father approached me. As each missing item occurred, Lord Camberlin offered to replace."

Ulisia laughed, "Of course we did. Our supplies are your supplies." She stated graciously.

"Exactly." Caspian smiled are her.

A/N: I know this is short but NO ONE caught onto the hint in Chapter 23. So HOPEFULLY this will start pushing you in the right direction.