Chapter 2
Peter and Edmund were waiting in Telmar's castle to discuss an alliance between Narnia and
Telmar with the King. Before leaving, they both read up on Telmar and it's royals. King Hagan
ruled with his wife Queen Ophira, they had two daughters; Princess Alexa and Princess Sarama.
Unfortunately once they arrived they learned of a great storm that would be coming. King Hagan
finally enter the room and bowed down to Peter and Edmund, as did they.
"Greetings King Peter and King Edmund. How was your journey here to Telmar?" asked King
Hagan.
"It went well your highness, but I am afraid there is to be a great storm arriving soon." Peter said.
"Say no more, you are welcomed here in Telmar for as long as you please." Said King Hagan.
"Thank you sir." Said Edmund
"Your very welcome, now let's get on with business, this alliance that you mentioned in you
letter?-" said King Hagan.
"Oh yes, well we were hoping to create an alliance between Narnia and Telmar. I can assure you
that this alliance would be a very good thing" Said Peter.
"And why is this?" asked King Hagan. Narnia and Telmar did have a few quarrels in the past.
"Well to start, we would be able to support each other incase of war with the Calormen's. And we
also heard of your problem with the food shortage." Said Edmund
"Hmm.. I see, so you say that, Narnia would be able to help Telmar with this problem?" asked King
Hagan.
"Well with an alliance we would be able to start a trade. Telmar's supply's and support in war in
exchange for Narnia's food and support." Said Peter.
"I see, it seems to me like a good deal. Yet, I wonder, if it would be alright with you of course,
perhaps I can have some time to think about it." Replied King Hagan.
"Of course." Said Peter
"Please take the time you need." Added Edmund.
"Thank you, you are both kind. Now I believe this meeting is over and I have other meetings to
attend to. I shall call a servant to show you to your rooms, and feel free to take a look around.
Telmar has a wonderful castle and the view of the village is magnificent!" said King Hagan as he
left the room.
"That went well, don't you think?" asked Edmund.
"Yes I suppose it did, but I do hope he makes his decision soon so we can return to Narnia. I'll go
write a letter to the girls informing them of our stay once we get to our rooms. Are you coming?"
asked Peter.
"I think I'll go and explore a little bit, I'm not tired yet and I'm sure I'll find my way to my room
later." Replied Edmund.
"Alright, but don't be too long, make sure your not late for supper." Said Peter
"Don't worry, I'll be ready" said Edmund as he walked down one corridor. 'I hate how Peter is
always treating me as a kid.' Thought Edmund.
Edmund walked down a few more hallways and eventually he realized he was lost. He tried to look
for someone to ask directions but couldn't find anyone. He looked across the hallway and saw
someone admiring a painting. Edmund couldn't seem to take his eyes off of her; she seemed so
beautiful with her light brown hair tied in a braid on one side. She was wearing a green dress and
seemed to be around Lucy's age. By the look of her crown he guessed she was a princess. He
walked closer to her as his heart flipped and butterflies were in his stomach. Edmund hated this
feeling, he felt sick yet amazed at the same time. She didn't seem to notice him walking closer; she
seemed so concentrated on the painting thought Edmund. Not wanting to startle her he coughed
before he got closer, yet his plan seemed to fail as she gasped when she realized she wasn't alone.
Her startled face was replaced with a quizzical look. Alexa looked at the stranger up and down, she
has never seen him in the castle before. He had nice features, brown hair and eyes, he was also built.
She looked at his crown and wondered if he could be one of the Kings of Narnia.
"Who are you?" asked Alexa
"King Edmund the Just of Narnia. Emperor of the Lone Islands, and yourself?" said Edmund. He
stared into her jade green eyes. They seemed to be hypnotizing him with their beauty, yet he didn't
forget to bow.
"Princess Alexa of Telmar" she said as she curtsied "pleased to meet you King Edmund, may I call
you just King Edmund? Your name is a little long." she said as she smiled. He chuckled at her
remark.
"You may even call me Edmund if I may call you Alexa." He said hoping she would say yes.
Edmund hated this whole formality business.
"Of course you may, Edmund." She said and smiled once more. Never have she felt so happy, yet
never has anyone been this polite. Except Karida, but she was like a mother to Alexa.
"I was just wondering if I could get some directions to where I am. I seem to be a bit lost and I
wouldn't want to miss supper." He said, remembering the reason he approached Alexa in the first
place.
"Of course, it would be a shame to miss supper.-" Alexa stopped and turned around behind her, she
could hear footsteps approaching.
"Alexa! Where are you now? Alexa!" cried out the Queen Ophira. Alexa gasped at the sound of her
stepmother's voice. She didn't know why she was afraid; I suppose it became a habit. Surely Ophira
wouldn't beat her in front of Edmund, yet she didn't want to deal with her right now. Edmund was
wondering why Alexa looked so worried.
"Come on." Alexa finally said as the footsteps approached them, she grabbed Edmunds hand and
ran to the corner of the wall. Inside the wall there was a small passage for them to hide in until
Ophira past by. It was a little tight but they managed. Alexa felt embarrassed for not explaining to
Edmund, and Edmund also felt embarrassed because of how close he was to Alexa.
"What are-" he started yet Alexa shushed him. They waited in silence until the footsteps went away,
then Alexa started to get out once she knew it was clear. Edmund followed and Alexa turned to him
to start explaining.
"I'm sorry, that was rude and unexpected of me. It's just that was my stepmother and I didn't want
her to see me." Alexa said blushing a bit. 'He must think of me as a loon now.' Thought Alexa.
Edmund thought it was cute how she was blushing.
"That's alright, now about supper-" he said
"Oh yes, of course! I'm sorry, please follow me, I'll show you the way. If we hurry I'm sure we can
make it in time." She said
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Edmund and Alexa hurried off to the Dinning hall, as they entered the room they both realized that
they were late.
Sitting at the table was King Hagan, to his right was King Peter and to his left was Princess Sarama.
There were two empty seats for Edmund and Alexa, and at the other end of the table was Queen
Ophira. 'How did she get here before us?' thought Alexa.
"Your late Alexa, I hope you bothering our guest" said Queen Ophira.
"I'm sorry, it won't happen again." Alexa said.
"It's my fault, I got lost and asked the princess to show me around. Thank you for the tour
princess." Edmund said as he bowed down to Alexa. She smiled and mentally thanked Edmund for
saving her; she knew it was her fault they were late.
"There is no harm done, we haven't even started eating yet. Don't fret about it." Replied King
Hagan.
Alexa took a seat next to her blasted half-sister Sarama and Edmund sat next to Peter. He looked at
Edmund with a smirk on his face and raised his eyebrows. 'Since when does Edmund run off with a
girl?' Peter thought. Edmund just shot a glare at Peter knowing that his brother was going to tease
him until the end of time for this. 'Peter always jumps to conclusions.' Thought Edmund. Even
though Edmund did find her beautiful and sweet, he just met her.
"Now that everyone is here, let us eat." Announced King Hagan.
Everyone began to eat and talked about the alliance and Narnia. Alexa hated it when they talked
about politics at the table. She never knew half the things they were talking about. Sarama was
being the usual flirt and starred at Edmund the whole time. 'She must know I like him, this is why
she flirts, she's so spoiled.' Thought Alexa.
Alexa listened to parts of the dull conversation. 'Politics, Narnia, Telmar, Alliance, back to politics,
hunger.' If Telmar was low in food then why are we eating so much?
Alexa didn't understand, royals are so greedy. 'If father really cared of his people would he not
share?' thought Alexa. Then she glanced up at Edmund who was eating his chicken, listening to her
father talk attentively. 'He seems so nice; I bet he would share with his people if they ever went
hungry. That is people, or creatures, or whatever Narnians were.' Thought Alexa. Edmund turned to
look at her since he felt her looking at him with those beautiful eyes. 'Oh no, he saw me! Ahh! I'm
such an idiot, why must I humiliate myself like this.' Thought Alexa as she decided to stare at her
plate as if it were interesting and not just a plate.
Edmund smirked and continued listening to the conversation; King Hagan noticed a spark between
his daughter and the young King. Perhaps this trade can work out after all, he thought, and decided
to talk to Edmund about his plan privately after supper. King Hagan was glad that the young King
seemed so fond of his daughter. Perhaps he shall grow even fonder of her and then I can use her to
my advantage. My daughter in exchange for almost anything I want. He smirked and couldn't wait
to talk to the young king, hopefully all will go well.
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"How was supper, miss?" asked Karida. Karida could tell that something was wrong with Alexa.
The princess was usually sad but this time she seemed even more quite and Karida was worried.
"Fine." Alexa replied. Edmund and Peter went with father and Ophira to talk more about politics,
so I'll probably never see him again, thought Alexa.
"Did you meet the royals of Narnia?" asked Karida
"Yes" Alexa replied not wanting to remember Edmund right now, even though she knew she
couldn't stop thinking about him.
"Alright miss, enough sulking. I've known you since you were born, now tell me what's the
matter." Karida finally said as she stopped combing Alexa's hair and sat in front of her.
"I'm sorry Karida, it's just, yes I did meet the royals, but before supper I met King Edmund in the
hallways. We talked for a bit I suppose, it's just I wish I could see him again. He is probably leaving
tonight and he seemed so nice, he even told me to call him by his first name with no title!"
explained Alexa.
"I see, well I'm sure you will see him again. There is a storm expected in Telmar and your father
told the royals that they could stay." Said Karida as she smiled. She knew that Alexa liked him, and
this would definitely cheer her up.
"Really!? Are you sure?" asked Alexa.
"Yes, miss" said Karida.
" How wonderful, oh.. but wait. What are the chances that he will even want to see me. I'm just a
princess and he's a king!" said Alexa who was once again sad.
"Don't worry miss, it seems to me that he likes you, he even let you call him by his name without
his title. Never has any other royal done that before." Said Karida.
"Your right! I have to try and talk to him again, thank you Karida! Exclaimed Alexa.
Alexa was about to walk out of the door when Karida called her back.
"Wait, miss!" said Karida. Alexa entered the room again.
"Yes? What is it Karida?" asked Alexa.
Karida had to do this now. Alexia had given her the note for when she was 17, it has been about 3
months since Alexa turned 17. Karida couldn't wait any longer. The time has come where Alexa
would determine her destiny. Karida had to give her the note tonight. Alexa would be put through a
few challenges, yet Karida was sure Alexa could handle it, and so did Alexia. There was something
special about this girl, yet I don't know exactly what.
"Close the door Alexa." Alexa did as she was told. Karida knew it was safe since Ophira would be
off with the royals and her husband discussing politics, yet she wanted to be sure it was safe. "It's
time you know about your destiny, about your mother." Karida said
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