Author: Hey!. Sorry about the little break there, we've had some friends of ours over for a visit, and I kinda got caught up in that!. Anyways, Im back and I have a long chappie for ya!. I do not own Narnia or the characters, I only own the plotline. Enjoy, and remember to review!. You guys are awsome, thanks so much for your support!.

The next day, Peter, Edmund and the company went on deeper through the woods, but still there was nothing. Many of the soldiers were frightened at the eerie and unusual sounds that crept through the thick trees, the trees themselves were so close together, hardly any of the sun's rays came through.

The General of the Minotaurs and Ginnabrik were preparing to set out that night, while the white witch and the rest of her army were planning on how to manipulate Susan once they got her here. Some of the dwarf archers were out among the trees, waiting and watching to see if any of the Sons of Adam's army were getting too close to the hideout.

By sun set, both Peter's army, the general Minotaur and Ginnabrik were prepared and head out towards Cair Paravel. "So Aslan was wrong!" Edmund said as the company once more sat around the camp fire, eating their meals. They shouldn't be back to the castle until late afternoon tomorrow. "I suppose it means that Narnia is safe, and we have nothing to worry about" Peter encouraged. Edmund gave a smile. Little did they know that a Minotaur and dwarf were also on their way to the great castle.

The general Minotaur and the dwarf made kept going on their trek while Peter and his company rested. They had the advantage of coverage through the woods and the darkness when going across exposed places, like roads or fields. They never stopped, promising to reach their goal, hopefully by morning, so they get there before the kings return. And so, by the light of the morning, Cair Paravel came into view from where they know rested atop a cliff over looking the great castle, and the sparkling sea.

"Come, we still must find a way inside and capture the Daughter of Eve" said the Minotaur, waving his great axe in the direction of the castle, and urging the tired dwarf to follow him down the safest path towards the castle. The morning sun once more fell upon Cair Paravel. It shined upon the castle with great brilliance, making it that much more magnificent.

Aslan, the great lion made his way through the sunlit halls, now busy with servants going on with their morning routines, and preparing breakfast for the remaining monarchs of Narnia. Everything seemed peaceful, though Aslan's mind couldn't help but wonder what Peter and Edmund could have found there in the Western Woods. Where they even still alive?. Had he sent them to their deaths?.

He remembered being constantly asked questions by the anxious queens who had just seen their brothers off. Where were they really going?. How long were they going to be gone for?. Why did he send them off?. Is there something going on that Narnia needs to be warned about, were just some of the few questions asked by Susan and Lucy. He knew that they were afraid and worried, both for their brothers, and for Narnia.

As Aslan stopped at one of the tall windows over looking the sea, he remembered seeing Susan once at night. She'd been sitting at her balcony and gazing sadly at the moon. Aslan watched this from the cover of the shadows the many plants of the garden projected from the moonlight. Aslan could have sworn he also saw a single tear run down her cheek and drip onto the balcony. He caught her whispers in the night, "Oh!. Why didn't I say anything?. I hope he's alright." Then silence before she spoke again,
"Come back to me, Peter" and with that, she retreated off to bed.

It was obvious of their feelings, he just hoped they waited for the right time to confess them or all might be ruined, and their chance at happiness is gone. Both the girls seemed lost without their brothers, but they kept with their duties, and ran the castle as if Peter and Edmund were just out for the day. But Aslan knew how Susan really felt, and hated to see her like that, so heartbroken and lost. He could only hope for the boys' return very soon. With a sigh, the great lion walked off, once more to the dining hall to await Susan and Lucy for breakfast.

Once again, the girls greeted Aslan happily, but sadly ate their breakfast; another unusual silence filled the dining hall as they ate. "I miss Peter and Edmund" Lucy suddenly spoke, Susan lifted her gaze to look at her sister for a moment, then returned it to her meal. "When are they to come home?" Lucy turned her attention to Aslan suddenly. But the great lion could only give a sigh. "I'm not sure dear one, but your brothers are strong, they shall return soon, I trust" Aslan said, trying to reassure the girls.

"They'll be home soon enough, Lucy" Susan added sadly, sharing a small smile with Aslan. Even though she was partly upset with the lion, for sending her brothers away without any reasons why, she didn't entirely blame him. For being kings, Peter and Edmund needed to do what ever it was to keep Narnia safe. But she couldn't help her heart ach with worry and miss Peter terribly. Lucy gave her sister a sad smile in return.

"I know you miss his majesties, darlings, but they should return soon. Nothing shall keep them away for long" Rosy, one of the dwarfs that served them for many a year now, and a great friend of the family, suddenly came up to them to collect their breakfast dishes. She was truly the one to take care of them when they were feeling ill, or help them when they were hurt, or give them helpful advice whenever they were stuck on something.

She was truly a good friend. "But why don't you go occupy yeselves with something, other than worryin' about ye brothers" she said in her accent. Susan and Lucy couldn't help but giggle. It was always her accent that got the Pevensies into giggles and their spirits raised. "And before ye know it, the trumpets will be soundin' and the Kings of Narnia will have returned!" she said happily, as she carried off the dishes.

"Yes Lu, we could go to the beach and walk along the sand!" Susan suggested. "We haven't been there in a while" she said happily. Lucy's face broke out in a smile. "I still have to get you for that last water fight!" Lucy said, giggling. "Come on, let's get ready!" Susan said, suddenly jumping to her feet, and holding out her hand for Lucy. "Thanks Aslan, thanks Rosy!" they called as they hurried along to their chambers. Aslan watched this with a laugh, and decided on waiting for them outside, happy their spirits were lifted.

Unknown to them, Ginnabrik snuck up to the courtyard, thankful that no one was in sight.

However, he momentarily ducked behind a bush, as the great lion padded passed him, obviously heading in the direction of the beach. Once all was clear again, Ginnabrik hid among the bushes, waiting for a dwarf servant to come in his direction. Finally, one seemed to head his way, and Ginnabrik prepared himself for the attack. He suddenly grabbed them and dragged them into the bushes.

Unfortunately for him, it happened to be a girl dwarf, Rosy. "Oy!. Get off!" she said, until the opposing dwarf clapped a hand over her mouth to shush her. Seeing as she couldn't call for help, Rosy wriggled as much she could trying to get out of Ginnabrik's grip. However, she was stopped when a searing pain spread across her skull, the evil dwarf had clunked her on the head with the end of his axe. Ginnabrik watched as Rosy fell limp in his arms.

The bushes behind him suddenly rustled, and the General Minotaur came suddenly appeared. Looking at the unconscious dwarf in Ginnabrik's arms, the Minotaur raised a brow, a small smirk coming to its lips. Seeing this, the dwarf rolled his eyes, "Shut up, and help me with her!" Ginnabrik suddenly ordered, getting to his feet and starting to drag the unconscious dwarf girl deeper into the bushes.

A few moments later, Ginnabrik emerged from the bushes, now wearing the dress and apron that Rosy had on. Luckily he could also hide his graying hair with her little hat she had on, and the dress was so long on him, he could literally hide his long beard in the front of the dress, it practically came up to his chin. The minotaur gave a little laugh as he saw the dwarf in the new attire, if only the others could see him now!.

Ginnabrik angrily scolded it to shut up, before all went quiet once more and both leaned in to discuss the plan. "You get the others, and meet me back here by midnight!" Ginnabrik said, the Minotaur nodded. "Are you sure you can handle the Daughter or Eve?" asked the Minotaur, giving another little laugh. "Just shut up and go!" he ordered again, and off it went, back into the bushes, to meet the others for the next part of their kidnapping.

Getting more into character, Ginnabrik casually made his way into Cair Paravel, and was instantly crowded with many orders around the castle, but Ginnabrik complied and angrily made his way to do the chores assigned, cursing under his breath. Susan had long ago returned with her sister to the castle, and she sat on her bed, continuing her reading.

She couldn't help but glance out the window, watching as the wind playfully blew at her curtains.

She sighed, couldn't help but fantasizing for a few moments of Peter and Edmund's horses suddenly appearing in the horizon, finally returning home safely. Her bedroom door was suddenly thrown open, and Lucy suddenly jumping onto the bed anxiously suddenly interrupted her thoughts. "Susan!" Lucy said, bouncing onto her older sister's bed. "What is it, Lu?" she asked, grabbing her forgotten book and closing it, deciding she was done.

"Have you see Rosy anywhere?. I haven't seen her around the castle since breakfast!" Lucy suddenly announced, watching as Susan thought about this for a moment. "No, in fact, I haven't seen her since breakfast either, Lu" she confessed as well. The two girls were in silence for a moment. "You don't think something's happened to her?" Lucy suddenly questioned her sister. Susan looked at her questionably.

"I mean, Aslan's been acting strange, Peter and Edmund are gone, and now Rosy is missing too!" Lucy explained, her expression suddenly turning sad, and tears formed in her eyes. Feeling sorry for her sister, Susan pulled Lucy into a comforting hug. "Everything is fine, Lu!. Rosy is probably out doing her chores, Aslan assured us everything is fine, and Peter and Edmund should be arriving…" Susan began but was suddenly interrupted by the trumpets suddenly sounding.

With a gasp, Lucy and Susan suddenly shared a knowing look, smiles spreading across their faces as they knew why the trumpets were sounding. "They are back!. Peter! Edmund!" Lucy suddenly shouted with glee, wriggling out of Susan's embrace, hoping off the bed and dashing out into the hall. Susan stayed behind for a moment, straightening out her dress, and hair, a slight blush came to her cheeks for she would be seeing Peter once more.

Heaving a sigh, she quickly made her way down the hall, couldn't wait to see her brothers she missed so dearly, and stopped as soon as she hit the top of the stairs.

There, she watched with a smile, as Lucy hugged Peter and Edmund tightly in turn, both of them held great smiles on their faces, and gave their younger sister a kiss on either the top of the head or cheek, and hugged her tightly in turn.

It wasn't until Peter asked the whereabouts of their other sister, that Susan decided that was her cue to descend the stairs. The click of her heels echoed through the hall and brought her sibling's attentions to the staircase where she was. Lucy, Edmund and Aslan smiled as she now walked gracefully towards them, but Peter seemed to be in complete awe.

A smile graced her cheery lips as she noticed his discomfort and the deepening blush that graced his cheeks as she came to stop before them. "Welcome home, Peter!" she said, suddenly jumping into his arms, and hugging him tightly. Peter wrapped his arms tightly around her, smiling into her hair once more, happy to have her back. "I missed you so much!" she whispered to him, Peter's smile widened. "I missed you too" he said, before she pulled away and shot him a smile.

Peter returned it with his own, and she turned to her younger brother, and engulfed him in a tight hug as well. "Hello Edmund!" she greeted, smiling into his shoulder. Edmund only tightened his arms around her in a hug. "How are you both?" she asked as she pulled away from Edmund, shooting him a smile as well. "Tired, but great!" Edmund responded, sharing a glance with Peter, who smiled.

"Then you must rest, and tell us all about your trip at dinner!" Lucy suddenly announced, taking Edmund's hand and dragging him away to his quarters. Susan and Peter watched them go, and once out of sight, Susan turned her attention back to Peter. She was surprised to notice he seemed to be battling an inner turmoil, but once she questioned him, he just smiled. "I'm just a little tired, Su!" he encouraged with a smile. "Nothing to worry about" he said.

She bit her lip, knowing something was up, but she decided not to push him. "Is there anything you need?. I could ask one of the servants to get it for you?" Susan offered but he denied anything. "I'll just rest, thanks anyway Su, see you at dinner!" he said, and with that, she watched as he climbed the stairs, heading off to his own quarters. Something was defiantly up.