A/N: Thank you to the three of you who have reviewed the story. After next week I should be able to update regularly since I'm a senior in high school and have everything else going on and stuff. Well, here's the next chapter!
Chapter Two: A not so pleasant surprise
The sky was an endless blue for miles. There was no cloud on sight. On the beach of Cair Paravel, Lucy was standing by the ocean. She let her feet sink into the warm and wet sand. She turned her face up to the sun, letting it warmed up her face. A smile was spread across her face. The ocean sparkled as the sun's rays hit the endless blue ocean. Her eyes sparkled as she turned around. They grew wide as Jason stood there. A huge grin was on his face as he stepped forward....
Lucy scrambled out of the sheets and out of the bed, hitting the floor with a thud in the process. Her eyes were wide as she stared at the ceiling in horror. It took her a moment to realize that she was in her room back in Cair Paravel. It took her a few minutes for her to calm down. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. What is going on? She asked herself as she glanced at the window. Did this Jason meant harm to the little queen? Who exactly was he? He didn't say much about himself during the dance. The feeling she had when she first met him grew. She was beyond scared of him now. And Lucy wasn't one to get scared easily. But this was an exception. She didn't want to tell Peter, thinking he would only wave it off as a first time meet. He would say to get to know him a little. But Lucy didn't to give Jason a chance. She had a growing feeling he was someone worse in private. Way worse.
Stop that, she ordered herself, returning back to her bed. It's only a dream. With Peter around, he won't dare hurt the youngest queen. Or he would find himself in a very unpleasant situation with the high king of Narnia. Everyone knew how protective he was over his siblings, especially with the youngest queen. And that could be proved with damaging results as well. Lucy shivered as she borrowed herself deep beneath the blankets. She closed her eyes and laid her head on her pillow, silently forbidding herself not to think about it. She would get up early that day and spend the day with Edmund riding. He had already cleared it with Peter. He was supposed to be in a meeting with the council. But Peter had approved their days' outing. That had lifted up her spirit a little when she thought of it. Now sleep, she ordered herself. It took her a while to fall asleep.
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Lucy rushed down to the stables eagerly. She saw Edmund already there, grooming his horse. Phillip brushed against the young king, nodding to Lucy. The king stood and dusted off his hands while turning. A smile spread across his face as Lucy rushed over to hug him.
"Rising a little late are we Luce?" Edmund teased as she got to work on her own horse.
"I couldn't sleep at first," she confessed, looking down. Edmund frowned, not liking the conversation this was going.
"Whats the matter Lu?" he asked, helping his sister onto her own horse before getting on Phillip.
Lucy raised her head at him, frowning slightly. She new she could trust Edmund's judgment on this one. She told him about her dream. He frowned as well.
"It could be just a nightmare Lu," he told her, thinking.
"But he gives me the creeps Ed!" she protested as they rode out of the stables. "I have a bad feeling about him. I just don't know if he's on our side or not,"
"Well, according to our lovely brother, Jason is on our side," Edmund began with a slight frown. "But I do believe he isn't what he said he was. But lets not focus on that now, Lu. Its our day,"
Lucy smiled at Edmund and was about to say something when arrows suddenly rained down on them. She shrieked as Edmund swore and pulled out his sword. He led his horse in front of Lucy's. He had the look on his face as men started appearing out of the forest. Try and harm her, he thought with slightly narrow eyes. Try and harm her and you won't have much longer to live.
"Well look who it is," a voice drawled. Lucy shivered as her eyes fell on the man who appeared to be the leader. His golden eyes fell on the little queen. "King Edmund and Queen Lucy," he spat the words out like it was trash. Edmund let out a snarl and Lucy jumped. It wasn't so often that Edmund was angry. But he can be scary when he's angry.
"Don't you dare hurt her, you-" Edmund was about to swear again when he realized that Lucy was present. He grumbled underneath his breath. His eyes were flashing. The man who was their leader laughed rather harshly. The little queen shivered. She bit down on her lip to keep herself from screaming when Jason rode forward. He leered at her.
"Queen Lucy,"
"Get them," their leader ordered. After a sword fight, which left Edmund with a wound on his face, the two Pevensies were tied up and put on separate horses. Lucy turned and twisted around, trying to see Edmund. The leader smiled at her.
"Everything's going to be fine Lucy," he purred. The queen glared at him. Her eyes were filled with fear. She couldn't speak, for there was a rag stuffed in her mouth.
"Soren,"
The leader, Soren Innes, turned when he heard his name called. "Yes?" he inquired as Taylor rode forward.
"We have to get back to the castle. Their majesties would be wandering what happened to us,"
Soren growled as he turned. "Blasted Miraz," he muttered darkly under his breath. "Lets go," he ordered, giving Lucy one last look over before he turned.
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"Peter! Peter! Wake up!" Susan was shoving him roughly. The high king sighed and turned over, pulling the blankets over his head.
"Just a few more minutes mum," he muttered into his pillow. His eyes were closed. Susan growled and stormed out of the room. She came back and threw ice cold water on him. Peter yelped and scrambled out of the bed, hitting the floor. He glared at his older sister, wiping away wet bangs from his eyes.
"Did you have to do that?" he snapped. He stopped when he saw the look on Susan's face. Peter instantly knew that something was wrong.
"Su.."
"Edmund and Lucy have been captured Peter. A few of the guards had patrolled the area and saw their horses there without them,"
Peter's heart sank. His eyes searched Susan's face.
"What are you doing?" Susan asked as he scrambled out of bed and grabbing his clothes. Peter turned to face her, his face was paler.
"Meeting in the council room," he answered. "I want war on whoever took them."
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Lucy slowly awoke in the dungeon. She sat up, blinking and shivering. The dungeon was cold. Her ears perked up, hearing the sound of water dripping, not that far. Oh great, she thought. I'm going to get sick if I don't get out of here soon. She twisted and pulled something in the process. She flinched, finding that her hands were tied behind her back very tightly. She was relived to see that the rag was finally out of her mouth.
"Edmund!" she screamed, terrified. "Edmund!" Tears started trickling down her face. She jumped slightly as she heard the door open and slamming shut. She twisted again as Soren appeared before the cell. He grinned at her and placed the key in the lock, opening the door and walking inside. Lucy did her best to shrank back as he drew nearer. Her eyes grew wide with horror as he reached out and stroked her cheek with his left hand. She pulled away.
"Where's Edmund?" she whimpered. Soren laughed.
"Oh, don't worry. Your brother's in a safe place."
"What are you going to do to me?"
Soren leered at her. Lucy didn't like the look he had on his face. He laughed. "Why would I tell you all the fun stuff I have planned for you now?" he asked, smirking. "I like my victims to be surprised,"
He stroked Lucy's cheek one more time before turning and leaving, locking the door behind him. Lucy took a deep breath as she inched her back to the wall, now scared and terrified for Edmund.
A/N: Finally its finished!
