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Caspian was late walking back to the castle. He hadn't planned to stay out so late, but the sunset had caught his attention. It had turned a fascinating color of blood red as it had lowered, and he had started thinking. He was hurrying up the garden path, when he spotted Susan walking towards him. Oh no..... Maybe I could just say I didn't see her! Caspian thought. His hopes were dashed as he heard:
"Caspian, I know you see me! There's absolutely no use to pretending that you didn't see me, especially since I have to ask you an important question." She wanted to get an opinion on her theory, and wanted to test it out.
Caspian stopped and looked sheepish when he turned to her. He should have known that she would do something like that. He stopped and listened to her.
"I have this theory I want to test, but it's dangerous. I don't think anyone's going to like it, but I'm asking you to be reasonable, ok?" Susan said. "Here's my theory: I think that someone should go into the forest, one of us, and then try to find the White Witch's camp. We gather information, and then get out as fast as we can without getting discovered or captured. But, it needs to only be one person, and I think it should be me... Now, wait," Susan said, anticipating him, "think about this reasonably. It's perfect! I can lay a trail without being followed and I won't get caught." She thought about this again, and it seemed like a wonderful idea. She looked at Caspian and instantly knew. Nope, she wasn't going to be able to do it.
"Susan." Caspian's voice was quiet and calm, but she could hear anger in it. He was known to be the maddest when his voice got very quiet, like it was now. "You are doing no such thing. You will stay here. You will wait and think. Think of a different theory." He was furious at Susan. How could she even think about putting herself in danger like this?! She obviously hadn't gotten smarter! She should know better! "That can't be the only theory you thought of is it?" he growled.
"Fine, fine... Well... I can't really... Oh! We could... Nope, never mind..." She trailed off.
Caspian sighed. Now that he had thought about it and calmed down, he supposed that it really was the only way to uncover some knowledge, but that wasn't going to stop him from tweaking her plan. "Susan." She stopped her pondering and looked at him. "Why don't you present this idea to the council, BUT I am going to make some changes, whether you like it or not, got it?" Susan nodded. She understood his reasoning, but what surprised her was the fact that he was actually considering her plan. She really wanted to try out her idea and couldn't help her excitement. Her excitement also caused her next action, or that's what she wanted to believe.
"Oh, thank you Caspian!" She rose onto the tips of her toes and kissed him on the cheek. She then ran away before either of them could do or say anything more embarrassing. Her cheeks were tinted rose red as she ran away towards the castle. She didn't look back, but if she had, she would have seen Caspian with a hand to his cheek, smiling slightly.
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Susan was pacing in her chamber room, thinking about what she had had done earlier in the day. Stupid, stupid, STUPID, she berated herself mentally. She should have known better than to have let her excitement overtake her. This is what happens when two different worlds collide, she thought. She looked up as her door opened. Lucy walked into the room, sat down on Susan's bed, and patted the spot next to her, signaling Susan that she had something she wanted to talk about.
"Sit down Su. I have something I want to ask you. It's sort of important." Lucy waited until Susan sat down and looked at her. "Now, I want you to answer this question honestly, ok? Do you still like Caspian? I mean, I know you were mad at him after that incident, but, I think he still likes you." Lucy stopped to look at Susan and waited (impatiently) for her reply.
"Lu, you know I still like him, but, like Aslan said, things can never happen the same way twice. I just... I don't know... Things are different now, but I really appreciate you telling me this Lucy. I really do. But, missy, I happen to think that you are past your bedtime, now don't you agree?" Susan smiled at the end, teasing her sister.
"Well, you might be right, but I thought I just might, uh... Darn, I can't think of anything right now..." Lucy tried to think of an excuse, but failed.
"Well, I think the only fitting punishment is... Tickling!" Susan launched herself at Lucy and tickled her mercilessly. "Say uncle!" She said.
"NEVER!" Lucy was laughing uncontrollably now, tears running down her face.
"Well then, I'll just have to continue tickling you!" Susan tickled her for about a moment more, then released her. Lucy sat up to catch her breath, breathing deeply. She used the back of her hand to wipe the tears away. She giggled. "Su, if we get up early enough, can you help me wake up the guys? I have a plan, but I need you to help. Besides, Ed has been teasing me, and I want to get him back!" Lucy said, her smile slightly mischievous. She looked at Susan hopefully.
Well..." Susan faked like she was thinking. She saw Lucy grow more determined to convince her. "I guess. Yes, I'll help you Lucy. But, we have to get to sleep if we want to get up early enough if we want to wake up the guys. Why don't you tell me your plan in the morning? I think we'll both be able to think more clearly!" Susan wanted to go to sleep, she was actually pretty tired.
Lucy yawned before answering her. "Sure, but you might have to wake me up! 'Night Su. I'll tell you the plan in the morning like you suggested." She walked down the corridor to her chamber, her footsteps echoing and getting softer as she walked to her room.
Susan smiled softly, then turned down her lamp. She put on her nightdress and climbed into the soft bed. Susan laid her head on the fluffy pillow and crawled under the warm sheets. She drifted off to sleep, dreaming about her friends and family, about being back in Narnia. She sighed in sleep, not knowing that someone, or something, was watching from afar.
"Yessss. Enjoy your happiness while you can, little one. Because after I'm done, there won't be as much joy in your world as there is now!" hissed a menacing voice.
Ok, so what did you guys think? I know it's kinda short, but I have some work I have to do for school, and can't update again 'til maybe this weekend. But, you guys, I only got about 5 reviews last time. : ( I am gonna need at least 8 before I can update again. And I need more people to vote in my poll. Anyways, thanks to clearwaterangel and StardustFromThePlanetGallifrey, cause they helped give me ideas!
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