Author's Note: Hey everyone!. I'm finally back with an update, Im very sorry for the delay though, school's been harsh. This one might be a little confusing, but I think you'll enjoy it anyways. Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, only Trevor King Reynolds and Flora (who is dead btw).
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The darkness grew around them, as all stood in silence, both armies and their leaders staring confused as Narnia's queens stood on the rolling hills, however they paid no attentions to the crowd around them, Susan's eyes were lowered to Peter and Trevor with a deathly expression that sent chills down both of the men's spines. Nobody wanted to speak for they now were afraid of what Queen Susan would do if provoked.
However, Peter was the one to try and speak reason. "Susan-" he began but suddenly had a loss for words as Susan suddenly spoke, "This is not the way to settle an argument!" she shouted into the crowd, surprising everyone, including Lucy beside her. "Proving your strengths with swords and battling to the death is not the way to settle this!" she spoke more calmly now.
"We are suppose to be civilized people here, we are suppose to be supporting peace keeping between nations not supporting war!. This is pointless" Susan said. A murmur of voices suddenly erupted from the crowd below at Susan's speech, even Peter was beginning to realize the faults in their initial idea. However, Trevor remained determined despite Susan's powerful words.
"This is not how it should be!" she spoke once more. Peter's heart became alighted at her words but still had his own doubts about Susan's words. "But Susan, did you not hear?" he spoke up, stepping forward with determination to prove his own point. "Trevor and his armies have offended us!. The mighty Archenland leader even took advantage of us after the battle against the witch, and befriended you just for his own pleasure in your time of need!" Peter spoke.
His words shocking the troops behind them, and Lucy still perched silently on the hilltop, however Susan remained un effected. "He may have seemed our friend, but can't you see, Su?. He's been using us and provoking since the moment he met us, once he realized our title!" Peter tried to explain. Susan's face remained the same, words forming her argument in her mind.
"Peter, this is the game of immature children!" Susan answered back. "He's trapped you in a place you'd have no choice but to fight back, and like a provoked child you countered it!. Look around you Peter. Look where this game as become!" she shouted, motioning her arm across the darkened plain the armies had been fighting. Peter taking a moment to do as requested for once. "It is a war between two nations!. We as rulers of Narnia should keep the peace, not break it!" Susan stated once more.
At this, Peter moved to argue his point once more, but the youngest Pevensie stood forward. "Susan's right Peter, this has to stop!" Lucy shouted, shocking Peter, the youngest sibling had never spoken out against the eldest. It was Edmund that came forward this time. "But as Peter said Lucy, he's been playing us from the beginning!. Should we just have stood by and let him provoke us?" Edmund shouted, now gotten into the argument.
Lucy was taken aback, nobody had shouted at her like that before, but she had to stay strong, the sisters needed to get the point across." Then let us be the one's to stop it!. If this goes on any longer, it could release a chain of events that cannot be stopped, and who will have to pay for it?" Lucy argued back. "Peter, Edmund. This will only get worse before it gets better, let us be known to keep peace not start wars!" Lucy said, more calmly now.
Silence once more swept across the plain and Lucy felt Susan's arm wrap around her shoulders and give her a comforting squeeze, a mental thank you while the sisters looked down upon the two opposing nations, waiting in anticipation of their answer, Susan could barely read the faces of her brothers and fellow Narnians, also glancing for a second to Trevor, through the thickening gloom. Lucy bit her lip in anticipation of the silence.
Susan's expression became one of worry as Peter's eyes met her own and because of the remaining silence, she knew what his answer would be even if she couldn't read his face. "But Susan, we were provoked, what else were we to do?" Peter said, Susan was surprised to see a little hint of begging in his voice. Susan swallowed nervously as now she felt all attention turn to her in anticipation for her answer.
Lucy was surprised to see a hint of a smile played on her lips. "I understand you did this for the better of your country, but I stand by my words!" she started, she could tell that Peter was already forming another argument, but she knew she had to get her explanation out before he could speak. "But as you said Peter, if he started it, then maybe it should be our duty to finish it. Please Peter!" she asked, now a hint of the same begging in her voice now, tears were flooding to her eyes but she did her best to keep them at bay for now.
"Peter, you've proven your point, didn't you be rid of your anger and jealousy?." she asked, causing another uproar of gasps and Susan, Edmund and Lucy could tell Peter was beginning to blush. Edmund could have sworn he heard a snicker from Trevor to his right, but it had grown too dark now to see his expression. Despite their situation, Susan had to smirk has she heard Peter clear his throat nervously.
"Peter, please, this is enough!. Haven't you gotten your revenge?. What is there more for you to do?" Susan said, sounding even more desperate then she had before. Peter heart pounded in his chest, his mind racing to think up another argument against her, but his heart knew it was no use, the fighting between them, between the two nations had to end.Edmund, Lucy and Susan along with the rest of the Narnians somehow felt the tension around them subside.
Peter once more looked up at the two shadowy figures upon the hill above them that was his sisters and gave a loud sigh. "I declare this war to be over!. All Narnians retreat!" he called into the air, a murmur first started in surprise, but then the usual clanking of armor was heard as the Narnians throw down their weapons, clearing their surrender. It seemed it was finally over, the dark clouds covering the sky broke away as if feeling all was at peace, and moonlight shined upon them
It was then that the Pevensies could see themselves more clearly, the eldest two shared a smile, feeling as if they were finally free from all the trouble that's been caused since Trevor's first appearance. The smile also represented that the two had finally been able to forgive for their mistakes in that one silent gesture, both felt weightless and happiness filled them, it didn't feel like a defeat, but more a victory in the Pevensie's eyes.
Susan's smile widened across her face and she nodded to him, silently thanking him for doing the right thing, Lucy doing the same, feeling the pride begin to radiate from her she had never been so happy in her life. However, their moment of silent gratitude and forgiveness was suddenly cut short as Trevor came back into the scene. The Archenland leader had watched the Narnians throw down their weapons in silent horror, feeling as he was cheated and the game was played back onto him.
He then turned back to address the two kings of Narnia, witnessing instead the ties of love and friendship among the family had been tied back together and all was seemingly well again among all. Trevor begun to boil with anger, they couldn't give up!. He was so sure that he had the two kings at their end and now they just backed away!. His thoughts running wild he had one more idea to try and alight the flame once more.
"So you're just going to give up?" he called, his angry voice booming throughout the plain, causing the attention of everyone to suddenly fall upon him. The Pevensies all turned to him in question. Now that he had their attention, he couldn't stop now. "You call yourselves Magnificent and Just!. Ha!. I knew you Narnians were just a bunch of chickens!" Trevor provoked once more, enjoying his little taunt and the looks of both Edmund and Peter were shooting him.
However, it was Susan who tried to keep the peace. "It won't work anymore, Trevor. Can't you just accept the peace?" Susan asked, worry came into her voice as she knew that Trevor would try and twist her words. "You were always the smart one, Susan." He called, surprising everyone. "That is why I fell in love with you. Your family is just useless airheads!" Trevor called once more. This time it was Peter, Edmund and Lucy who glared dangers at the man, Susan's heart was breaking.
"And it was because of you that this whole war started. Eh Peter?" Trevor called, his smile never faltered as he watched Peter lower his reddening face. Peter could feel Susan's questioning look boring into him. However, neither uttered a word for Trevor continued. "Oh, yes!. It is true!. And now all the world will know it by now Peter!" Trevor called, enjoying the embarrassment that his enemy was feeling. Edmund grinded his teeth in anger, ready to attack Trevor if he should utter a word.
"That's right, Narnia!. Do you want to know what I found out about your Magnificent King?." Trevor went on, enjoying the looks of anger, embarrassment, surprise and confusion all around him. "Trevor, this is uncalled for!" Susan tried to pursue him to stop but it was no use. "I guess Narnia isn't all that golden now is it, Queen Susan?" Trevor suddenly turned on her, taking Susan aback. "This is enough!" Peter shouted, finally regaining his voice.
It was bad enough to hear his enemy poking fun at him, but when Trevor turned on Susan, or any of his siblings, that is where Peter should draw the line. "Oh!. I'm terribly sorry, Peter" he spoke, sarcasm dripping on his voice. "Should I allow you and Queen Susan to tell the good news?" Trevor taunted once more, once more causing Susan and Peter to remain silent. The Narnian army watched this with great confusion. "Your Majesties, what is going on here?" Orieus asked coming to stand beside Peter.
Peter felt the centaur's comforting hand on his shoulder, but it did not help to release the embarrassment and anger flowing through the High king. "Oh!. It seems the High King is at a loss for words!" Trevor went on, searching the angered faces of the Pevensies, before turning his attention over to the army of Narnia before him. "During my visit to your land, I have found out something rather, interesting about your High King and Queen!" Trevor began.
The Narnians once more went into a murmur and Orieus changed his attention from Trevor to Peter, who at this point seemed ready to either lash out at the man or run off and hide. "Stop this!. This is unfair!" Lucy suddenly shouted, hurrying down the hillside, dagger already drawn into her hand, anger boiling in her veins as she meant to attack Trevor, however a swift hand gently grasped her upper arm as she rushed past, and in confusion looked back to see Edmund at caught her.
Lucy's confused eyes met Edmund's pleading ones as he drew her towards him, wrapping an arm across her chest to keep her from hurrying away, her cold hands touched his arm gently and she squeezed his arm in fear and anger, Edmund pried her dagger from her hand before squeezing her shoulder in reassurance. Peter was glad for Edmund's reassurance, and looked up once more to Susan, who looked about to do the same, but holding back.
Susan swallowed nervously as Trevor continued. "It seems your king and queen have been keeping this from you all for a long time, and now the secret shall be out. It seems that King Peter and Queen Susan, have been having a romance!. They have fallen in love!. With each other!" Trevor suddenly stated, Peter and Susan shutting their eyes tightly as a murmur of surprise suddenly rung over the plain of Narnians, it was finally out.
Trevor turned once more to look at the horrified expressions of the Pevensies, Peter and Susan were trying desperately to hold back their tears and anger, along with Edmund who was trying to keep an aggressive Lucy from Trevor. "How do you feel, now that your secret is out?" he asked Peter, watching as the king's fingers twitched violently for his sword but he did his best to keep them at bay. "Are you ready to fight me again?" Trevor asked a little more aggressively.
He got no answer for it was Susan who spoke next. "How could you?. That, was not something for you to repeat!" Susan spat at him, tears already coming to her eyes. "All this just to get him to fight you?. What is it that you hate about us so much?" she questioned, now becoming silent. The crowd became silent and all was now turned towards Susan and Trevor. The Archenland leader gave a sigh. "How could you be so stupid?" he questioned her back, catching her off guard. "I am in love with you!. I did it because I am in love with you, from the beginning!" Trevor confessed, Susan held back her tears, she seemed un-affected. Once more the tension filled as they waited for Susan's answer.
They watched, as Susan suddenly seemed to stand prouder on the hillside then before, the moon alighting her features making her seem almost holy. Lucy lifted her face to Susan, along with Edmund, Peter still seemed so ashamed. "I'm afraid your efforts are useless, for I do not return your feelings!" Susan announced, it was only Trevor's expression that changed into that of horror. It was no surprise to the rest of them, but she went on. "And it is true, I do love Peter, more than a sister should." She announced.
The crowd began to murmur, but she continued. "And I for one, do not care if any one knows it, because I remain true to my word!" she said, her eyes sweeping down to see Peter with his head still lowered. "I love you, Peter" she suddenly said, the crowd in a uproar but she didn't care, her eyes remained on Peter. At her words, Peter finally raised his gaze to meet hers, the moonlight reflecting off of the tears in her eyes, making her that much more beautiful.
At first, Peter was at a great loss for words, surprised that she had admitted to Trevor's confession, even if it was true. He couldn't help but admire her for a moment, she'd been so brave and so calm throughout this whole thing, and he had been a coward and temperamental. She had proven once again that she would always be there for him, for her family, and he was happy for it. As he watched a smile grow on her lips, he couldn't help but mimic the action and happiness filled them both. Together, they would overcome this.
With one last glance towards Susan, Peter turned towards Trevor; his eyes calm and still sparkling with happiness at the courage Susan had just given him. "It is true, Susan and I have been in love for many months now" Peter went on, smiles spread across Edmund, Lucy and Susan's faces, they were even surprised to see smiles break out among their fellow Narnias but very happy for it. "This beautiful land as brought us so much freedom and understanding. We are happy the way we are, and I hope you will accept that!" Peter smiled, searching the crowd of Narnias before him.
It seemed that Trevor's scheming tricks no longer worked on the Pevensies, he was running out of options on things to do!. Over joyed to see some smiling faces in the crowd, Peter turned back towards Susan, smiling. The tears over flowed from Susan's eyes as she gazed out upon her hero. "I love you too, Su" Peter said, tears also escaping from his own eyes as the two of them smiled like the love sick fools that they were. All the trouble seemed to be over and everything seemed right again.
That is, except Trevor, who watched the confessions with such anger and the thought of him losing the love of his life. Anger once more flared in him as it seemed his world was crashing down upon him, it seemed to be all over. However, in his rage, Trevor could only think of once more thing. Giving out a growl of anger, Trevor suddenly took up his sword once more and hurried towards Peter in blind anger. Susan, Edmund and Lucy watched this in horror, however there was hardly any of them could do, they were too far off. "Peter!" Susan cried, however it was too late and Peter was already slashed across the back with Trevor's sword.
The three other Pevensies cried out for Peter, the pain running like hot fire across Peter's body, feeling the strength seem to suddenly leave him, it became very hard to stand on his two feet, he collapsed onto his knees in pain as Trevor stood with a smirk at his lips, his pain seeming to be relieving him. However, at this sudden attack upon their king, the Narnians once more took up their swords and made for Trevor. Once more the plain was flooding with Narnians attacking those of Archenland, the battle now on new term.
Edmund and Lucy also joined in on the fighting, and Susan watched upon her hill as they followed Orieus into the battle, disappearing among the crowd. But it was not them that Susan's eyes were frantic, the raven-haired queen instead searched with teary eyes for Peter and Trevor, but nothing was seen of them. Below her, she watched as more and more troops both Narnia and Archenland were taken down to defend their leaders, it all became too much for her.
With Lucy upon Orieus and Edmund once more upon Philip, the trio made their way through the mix of Narnians and Achenlanders, taking down any of the opposing enemy on their way by, their search in vain for they could see Peter and Trevor no where among the battle. They're search was becoming hopeless as the troops crowded in and more and more fell, it was become a massacre. "We shall split up, then!" Edmund called to Lucy and Orieus. Edmund assigned Orieus to the right, Lucy to the left, and with a nod the three of them parted, Edmund heading forward, hoping they would find their brother.
By now, Peter had already gotten to his feet and had fought back, both men in an intense battle to the end, their breaths labored and their beating hearts thumping harshly against their chest, so hard that they seemed to hear it in their ears. The battle was so evenly matched and swift, the moon illuminated little beads of sweat from their foreheads, their eyes sparkled with hatred for the other. The clanging of their swords and their grunts of anger rang through the already loud sounded plain and crossing swords they jumped apart for a breather.
The two now faced each other like two lions circling each other, fighting over a piece of meat, or two fighters circling each other in a ring, daring the other to make the first move.A cold breeze blew past them but neither of them noticed, their fiery eyes fixed upon the other, waiting for their heart beats to calm to continue. "This is useless, Trevor" Peter spat, "You will never win now, you might as well accept the loss!" Peter said, causing Trevor's eyes to lower in anger.
He gave a nervous chuckle as he considered this. "You may have won, King Peter. But this isn't over yet!. It is far from over!" Trevor growled, a smirk played on the corner of his mouth and once more launched himself towards Peter, Peter tried to block him with his sword, but his strength seemed be lost more then Peter had thought. Peter finally was able to push him off, and counter his next attack with one of his own, creating the third slash across Trevor's arm and the second across his neck. Both men were quite bloodied and scratched, the number of times they had misjudged their opponents and failed to block the attack.
Peter himself had at least two along his leg and arm, one across his neck and a nick upon his cheek. Another shot of fiery pain shot through his body as Trevor cut him once across the chest, then backing away launched at him once more, his cry ringing through the air. Peter did his best to block this one as well but Peter found he had become to weakened, and found himself once more knocked to the ground, clutching his shoulder where Trevor had cut with his sword.
The army of Narnians and Archenlanders had broke away for a moment, leaving a view for anyone to see Peter upon the ground, Trevor standing before him, breath labored but smirking seeing his opponent on the ground. Susan's frantic eyes spotted this and she cried out in horror, Edmund, Lucy and the Narnian army stopping for a moment to finally be able to view Peter, though on the ground in defeat. An uneasy silence filled the air, and only the humming of labored breaths was heard across the plain.
Peter clutched his aching body, he could feel his fatigue taking hold of him by the minute, and seeing the bloody sword still clutched in Trevor's shaking hand, and the smirk that played across his lips, Peter knew that this would be the end. Trevor's breath seemed to calm, and the smirk spread across his lips in an evil smile, as he raised his sword to complete the attack. Peter could do nothing but watch this, his sword laid forgotten a few meters away from him, and his heartbeat quickened as he watched the sword be raised.
Everything seemed to be forgotten as the troops of both nations watched this with heavy regret and anticipation, knowing there was no way to stop Trevor from releasing King Peter from his pain. Lucy clung to Edmund, burying her face into his chest, letting the tears flow down her cheeks. Edmund wrapped her tightly in his arms and tried his best to keep his tears at bay, the comforting hand of the Centaur beside him helped calm him but not by much.
Giving a sigh, Trevor twirled his sword skillfully through his fingers, the point of his sword gleamed in the moonlight, teasing the helpless Peter of the attack to come. Peter tried to keep his breath steady and his tears back from his eyes, shutting them for a moment to release a single tear from the corner of his eye, flashes of his life appearing in his mind's eye, resting on his siblings happy and free in Narnia, before opening his eyes once more.
Giving a heavy sigh himself, Peter kept his gaze upon Trevor, as if daring him to plunge the sword, second-guessing his actions. Trevor raised the sword above his head, his two hands cupped around the golden hilt of his sword, his breathing harsh and furious, his eyes wide, the silence thickened as Trevor went through his actions once more in his head. The smile once more widened on his lips, and his lips opened, releasing the final cry into the air. Peter closed his eyes tight, awaiting the sword to make the final cut through his body however, after a few moments, it never came. A gasp was heard from the crowd around him and in confusion Peter's eyes snapped open, he was over come by surprise.
There was Trevor, sword still clasped above his head, his eyes now wide in surprise and pain, it seemed the head of an unknown arrow had cut right through his chest. Everyone was shocked at this new outcome, and after a few moments, another arrow swished through the air and buried itself right through him once more, just below the first. Trevor gave a grunt of pain and surprise, everyone watched as blood started to trickle from the two wounds at his chest, and a little from the side of his mouth.
Trevor staggered, almost falling upon Peter as he moved to get away before another attack, but another zoomed through the air, this one burying itself through the middle of his forehead. Another grunt of pain and little gasps of air escaped Trevor as he finally fell to his knees, the rest of him collapsing onto the ground, eyes wide and mouth also, a slow trickle of blood flowing from different wounds on his body, and covering the grass around his dead body.
Peter gave a sigh as he tried to accept that Trevor was dead a few meters away from him, but remembering the arrows he looked up to see Susan, bow in hand, another arrow knotted into it, her gaze remained on Trevor's dead body. Noticing Peter's gaze on her, Susan returned her gaze to Peter, a smile spread on her lips relieved that he was alright."Peter!" she cried in a mixture of sadness and happiness, throwing down her bow and hurrying towards him, Edmund and Lucy doing the same.
Susan dropped to her knees once she reached Peter, putting his head into her lap and softly massaging the side of his face as Lucy poured a couple of drops of the fire flower cordial in Peter's mouth. The three Pevensies watched as Peter's eyes closed and his breath became even, waiting for the fire flower juice to take full effect. It was only a couple of minutes before Peter's eyes opened once more, his lips widening in a smile to see the happy faces of his siblings around him.
With the help of Susan, Peter slowly sat up and turned towards the raven-haired queen. Slowly cupping his bloody hand to her pale cheek, he wiped the tears falling from her eyes. "Susan, I'm so sorry for causing a war with Archenland. I did it to defend you and our count-" Peter tried to explain but Susan chuckled, silencing him with a finger to his lips. "I love you, Peter. And that's all that should matter!" She said softly, Peter mimicked her smile, "I love you, Susan" he replied, and the two kissed after the longest time.
The two broke apart after a moment, the reunited family then sharing a group hug, happy to finally be together. It wasn't a few moments when Orieus came up to the happy family, causing them to turn their attention to him. "We should get you back to the Castle, Your majesty" he gestured towards the castle of Archenland in the distance. "Yes, they have a medical ward and King Reynolds would love to have you" Susan insisted herself, causing Peter to smile. "Then we should head out to Narnia by the next couple of days!" Edmund suggested.
The family agreed, and all together, lifted Peter and onto his forgotten unicorn. With that, the Pevensies and the remaining Narnian army made their way back to Archenland Castle, all the way Susan kept hold of Peter's hand, reminding him she was there, and too help forget the pain, happy to be together again.
Author's Note: Hey, hope you enjoyed that, it was alot of fun writing it, now my wrists need a rest...lol. Please remember to review, your all soo awsome and its been a pleasure writing for such nice people. Only 3 chappies left!. Laters.