AN: In last chapter there was mentioned Kurt's parentage – I can promise Kurt's father will be revealed at some point! As you will see in this chapter I will be throwing in some scenes that DID happen in original Narnia. It was actually one of most fun stuff to write – how to incorporate these and what original twist to give them.
Also, I'm not sure if I should put a disclaimer in every chapter, but yeah, I don't own Glee or Narnia, sadly.
Chapter 5
Long and slender fingers were exploring his whole body. The face of his lover was buried in his neck, sharp teeth nibbling on the sensitive skin on his shoulder. He couldn't move, but he really didn't mind – the slender creature on top of him seemed to be more than capable of making him fall apart in pleasure on his own.
The fingers trailed down random lines on his chest and stomach. He could hear his own gasp and quickened breath. Amused chuckle from the stranger vibrated through his skin. He was slowly recognizing that silky voice... but he didn't want to think about that too much now...
Then the creature's teeth sunk a bit too hard to be pleasant. He wanted to shout 'stop' or 'wait', but his mouth couldn't utter even one word. He was getting more frightened as he felt the smooth skin pressing onto him changing to rough scales. The fingers scratched on his hip. They felt more like claws now and easily broke the skin creating angry red lines on his tights. The teeth moved onto his neck...
Blaine tried to shout again and this time he managed to.
"...ne! Blaine!"
Slap to his cheek managed to woke him up completely. Above him hovered Sebastian's face, wrinkled with worry. "You were sweating terribly and screaming... How are you feeling?"
"Like crap." groaned Blaine.
"How much did you drink last night?" asked his cousin, raising one eyebrow.
"Only few sips. I'm so 'cheerful' because of some fucked up nightmare." Great, apparently always dapper Blaine is swearing when assaulted by a night terror.
Sebastian with a sudden force grabbed Blaine's blanket and pulled it from the bed. The curly-haired boy yelped and jumped out of bed to snatch it back.
"What are you doing?! It's cold!" whimpered Blaine wrapping the blanket around himself.
Sebastian crossed his arms "Stop complaining! You need some fresh air after such a dream. We are going for a morning walk."
Blaine glared at him from his cover "No way. I'm staying inside."
"This is the last time I listened to you."
Sebastian snickered hearing the grumpy voice behind him as he strode through the narrow forest path . The winter Narnia in the morning looked extraordinary. The pale sun freckled the snow with sparkles. He looked at his cousin and tried to talk again about his dream.
"There is nothing to talk about." Said Blaine, blushing a little. "Just normal monster-chasing-nightmare."
"You do realize we are in some freaky magical country that believes in prophecies. I'm sure our dreams here have some meaning or a give hints on what we are supposed to do."
I really hope they don't – thought Blaine remembering the night "Well... it didn't show me how to get the Horn together." said aloud. A robin above them took off sending a snowy dust from upper branches.
"Oh, right. You told me before going to bed - it's in queen's castle. Shouldn't we plan then how to get in there?" Sebastian watched the bird disappearing behind trees wondering briefly if it could also talk. "Surely Puck must have at least thought about that? Or was he just moping about it for last few years?"
jingle-jing
Blaine shook sadly his head "Jadis got Will about two months ago, so the situation is pretty new. Besides, it doesn't matter if we get there. The horn's mouthpiece is a part of the transformed Will and I doubt we could just pick it out and use it."
jingely- jingle
"Can't they just make a new mouthpiece and attach it to the horn?"
"I think it wouldn't be really Susan's Horn anymore and it wouldn't work."
jing-jingly
Sebastian finally got annoyed and halted, glaring at his cousin "Blaine. Can you stop that?"
"What?"
"That annoying sound."
jingle-jingle-jing
Both boys realized neither of them were the sound's source. Joyful tune was coming from the depths of the forest and was coming closer.
"That kind of sounds like sleigh bells..."
Pevensie looked at each other with fear. They heard only about one person using sleigh as a transport through Narnia forests.
"Jadis!" hissed Sebastian, grabbing Blaine's hand and leading them in the opposite direction of the jingly sound.
They were soon running as fast as possible, with the bells playing lauder and lauder behind them.
"Damn! There are no hideouts close-by" breathed out Sebastian. He was right – the trees here were all too thin to be a good cover, there were no burrows or rocks... The boy noticed suddenly a little depression in the ground on his left. But it was small and there was no much time. Not thinking for too long, Sebastian grabbed Blaine by shoulders and before the shorter boy would realize what is happening, he was tossed out of the path, down the slope.
He rolled for a bit before stopping on a tree with a loud crack. Blaine quickly untangled himself from the coat and looked towards the path. He couldn't see much from his position and it was quiet. Quiet! Bells stopped! – realized terrified boy while moving forward – Sebastian!
There was definitely a sleigh on the path, but Blaine couldn't hear anything or see any fight or...
"Blaine! You can come closer! It's someone else!" he heard Sebastian. And his tone sounded light and relieved.
Blaine came closer to see it was indeed not the White Witch. Next to Sebastian stood a very tall and well-built older man in a burgundy hooded coat lined with light fur. He had a wooden, decoratively carved staff in his hand and copper-grey thick beard. Behind him stood huge sleigh with ropes of bells hanging from its edges. Inside was a massive dark bag, judging by irregular lumps filled with countless items. There were few reindeers harnessed to the sleigh – all of them massive and dark brown - coated.
The bearded person didn't look exactly like on the postcards Blaine would receive every year, but there was no mistake who they just met.
"I can't believe it... it's Father Christmas!" whispered boy in awe.
The stranger laughed loudly – his voice deep and rich.
"Of course it's me!"he bellowed "And I'm finally back again!. Hopefully this time for longer." he finished somewhat sadder.
"What about the White Witch? Wasn't it her power stopping you before?" Sebastian's interest got spiked "Does it mean she has... weakened?"
Father Christmas looked at the tall boy carefully "That's a good question, lad. The last time it happened it was Aslan's aura, but I can't feel his presence this time... It might be not our doing but something in Jadis'c castle crumbling on its own..."
Sebastian fell silent, pondering on this new information. That is, until Father Christmas firmly patted both boys on their shoulders.
"You better leave your thinking for different times, because today is a day to be jolly!" he grinned widely "I bet I have something useful for the future kings of Narnia!"
The man moved to his sleigh that was bending underneath its heavy load. It seems the bag itself knew what is needed, because Father Christmas wasn't looking in it for a long time. Firstly, he took out a slender rapier in a dark sheath embellished with golden leaves and ruby petite flowers. The man threw it in Sebastian's direction, who caught it easily. The boy examined the weapon with satisfaction. The blade was smooth to draw and its pointed blade looked extremely sharp.
"You look like someone who knows where to stab for best results." said Father Christmas with a glow in his unnaturally bright eyes "Now you..." he faced Blaine "...you already have a blade."
"It's not really mine." said quickly shorter boy, guessing what sword was referred to "It's king Peter's sword. I honestly couldn't..."
"Well, king Peter won't be able to use it anymore." interrupted him Father Christmas "It's a fine weapon. Use it with courage and it will become a symbol of victory as it should those three hundred years ago. And from me you will get something else. Let's see..." the man grabbed Blaine's chin and forced boy's eyes to meet his. He was staring into them as if searching the needs of his soul.
"I think I have something perfect for these golden eyes of yours" said the man after a while. He put his hand into the bag and took out something small on a thin chain. When Blaine got the item into his hands he could see it was an amber-like irregular stone, filled with inner light that seemed to pulse in rhythm to his own heart.
"It's beautiful... What is that stone?" Blaine couldn't take eyes from the vibrating pendant.
"It's no stone." said Father Christmas "In some different worlds people call it liquid courage, which of course hardened a bit after few thousands years. It's not that I think you lack the courage – on the contrary. But it will help you fill any emptiness in a brave heart that only true fear could devour."
Blaine carefully put the delicate chain on his neck, hiding the stone behind his shirt.
"I'll keep it always with me then."
"You do that." said Father Christmas curling his lips, as if he knew more than he was letting out. "Now I better go to your friends." he grabbed the side of sleigh to lift himself to the seat. Reindeers hopped from one leg to the other, impatiently waiting for signal to start. "They have to prepare a Christmas breakfast so they'll need my amazing potion for hangovers." the man laughed "Join them soon, boys!" Father Christmas clicked twice his tongue and the reindeers set out towards the Resistance base.
Blaine and Sebastian weren't even surprised that he knew where their hidden base is – he was, after all, a Christmas spirit that was supposed to be able to give a present to anyone, anywhere. The boys made their way back at leisurely speed, Sebastian baring his blade from time to time to admire it, Blaine feeling the pulsating light next to his chest that was calming him and feeling with hope.
When boys arrived at the entrance of the base there were no tracks or signs around suggesting there were any visitors here. Apparently Father Christmas not only knew how to smoothly arrive – he also was good at covering any hints of his visit.
Inside was entirely different story. The whole place, especially the kitchen, was decorated in red, green and gold ribbons. Most of Narnians were already awake and looked like the memories and consequences of the party from the night before were gone.
"That was some strong potion" murmured Sebastian "In our world people would pay fortune for stuff that works so quickly."
Blaine nodded absentmindedly as his senses were too preoccupied with noise and some amazing smell coming from the kitchen. That was where they found most occupants, already starting on some delicious-looking Christmas dishes. There was everything – turkey, mince pies, apple cedar stew, gingerbread cookies, rum-soaked pudding on fire... Blaine felt his mouth watering, remembering that he really didn't eat anything since their trip to Peter's tomb.
He was filling his plate with everything he could get his hands on, when he saw Puck approaching him. The centaur was definitely in a better mood this morning, although his serious face betrayed how hopeless he felt about their future plans.
"Your Majesties! I need to introduce you to someone." He started, bowing his head a bit in respect "He is one of our best agents. We call him 'fixer' sometimes as he seems to always know ways to take care of any problems. Blaine, Sebastian – this is Rory." he moved aside to allow the creature behind him to jump on a chair.
It was a slim fox with shining fur in brilliant red colour. The animal bowed his head murmuring "Your Majesties" before lifting his eyes to stare clearly at Blaine. "I heard that you two have just arrived, yet you already managed to stir up quite a fuss."
Blaine had a feeling those words were mainly directed at him. And not in a good way.
Next chapter: Poor, bruised Blaine... :P
Let me know how you guys like it so far. Since there are some changes from the original story, any questions are more than welcomed, and anyone wanting to my beta would make me very happy!
