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Chapter 6 Healing

Now that Susan was safe and resting Peter, Edmund, and Caspian could breathe easier. Lucy stayed by her sister's side as she slept while the boys started planning a strategy. They were all angry with Miraz and they all wanted blood. Soon as the Narnian soldiers got word of what happened to Queen Susan they were all angry and wanted to fight to avenge their tortured Queen. They just couldn't believe that their gentle Queen was strong enough to handle what Miraz did to her. They even respected her more knowing what she went through and didn't give in.

"I'm going to kill Miraz!" Caspian said in anger. "How dare he do this to Susan! Only a heartless tyrant would do this to a defenseless woman!"

"Caspian we are all angry too but you need to calm down. We cannot think clearly and rationally with our heads filled with anger." Peter tried to be the voice of reason.

"I know but I can't get the image of Susan in that cell out of my mind."

"Neither can we but if we are going to be successful in taking Miraz down we cannot do it in anger. We have an army to think about and we cannot risk their lives. We have too much responsibility."

"Okay, fine. I'll just go get some fresh air and clear my mind."

"That would do you some good. Clear your mind," Edmund said.

Caspian walked out on to the cliff above the entrance to the How. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Listening to the wind and the calm silence surrounding him he released some tension and anger. He sat on the ledge and tried to relax as much as possible. He remembered the lessons that he had in meditation and tried to do it so that he could clear his mind of what has happened the last few days. He knew Peter was right as the Telmar Prince he was leading an army and personal emotions could only go so far when you have the lives of those that follow you in your hands. Peter has done this before and Caspian had to trust Peter's judgment. As he cleared his mind he decided that for just a few minutes to forget that there was a war and that death was imminent. He wanted to forget for a few moments that the Queen he was falling in love with was fine and just taking nap and not having nightmares of being tortured. For just a few moments he was a Prince taking in the beauty of a world he had only dreamed about and is now reality. He felt at peace now and he came back to reality. He analyzed the last couple of day's events and his mind kept going to the gentle Queen. Her beauty took his breath away. Then he kept seeing her pale, weak body in that cell and the blood stained dress. His anger came back but not to the degree it was before. Now he can lead this army or at least help because it seems Peter has taken over. Caspian didn't really mind but at times Peter was too stubborn to listen to anyone else. He held a lot of respect from the Narnian soldiers but he was still making rash decisions. As Caspian was lost in thought someone else came to the cliff to get some fresh air not knowing that the handsome prince was there too. Caspian heard the footsteps approaching and turned to face that the person behind him was the Queen he was crushing on.

"Queen Susan!"

"Hello Caspian. I didn't know you were out here?"

"I was just getting some fresh air."

"I see we had the same idea."

"How are you feeling Queen Susan?"

"Please call me Susan. I really don't like formalities especially among other royalty."

"Okay. How are you feeling…Susan?"

"Much better; a little tired but that's not a bad thing. How are you, Caspian?"

"I'm fine, but I could do with some sleep myself."

"Yes, you have had a long night. I must say thank you Caspian for coming back for me. I know my brothers would have no matter what but you risked your life by coming back. You were all very brave. I have thanked Reepicheep as well."

"I did not even think twice about going back for you. I would lay my life down for you."

"Oh no, Caspian. Don't say that. I do not want anyone to die for me. If you are to give your life for something then do it for your people and their freedom."

"What if I was to say I would fight for you and if it ever comes to it your honor as well?"

"Well it depends."

"On what?"

"Well if you wanted to court me or marry me and Peter is a jerk about it and challenges you to a duel for my hand then I would not mind as long as you beat Peter and knock some sense into him."

Caspian laughed at this. Apparently Susan did not like Peter stubbornness any more than he did.

"Well then I shall keep that in mind."

They sat in comfortable silence for a while.

"Are you sure you're okay Susan?"

"Yeah I'm fine. Lucy's fire flower potion did its work. No pain."

"I'm not worried about the physical pain but the emotional. I know Miraz, he is not the kind of man to leave just physical marks on your body but emotional too. It's his strategy to bring you down."

"I'll live. I just held onto my belief in Aslan and that you guys would come for me. I know that everything happens for a reason and Aslan will protect me when I need it. He will test us and make us stronger through our lifetime and he knows what we can and cannot handle. I needed to learn that I am strong and can protect my people as well as everyone else needed to learn to learn that I am strong and I can fight this war alongside you, Peter, and Edmund. Aslan wanted me to learn that I am not as gentle as I think."

"Well that is one way to look at it."

"It's the only way to look at it and not succumb to the pain and the anger. Always remember that everything happens for a reason."

"I guess you're right. I just don't believe like you do. You know Alsan and his ways but I do not know him expect for the history books."

"I understand. I once had your same doubts but I learned that Aslan does not have to be present for his power to show. I believe that Aslan brought us here and guided us to you. I also believe that Aslan gave you the strength to build this army and the confidence to lead them."

"I haven't been such a great leader so far. Peter is the leader."

"Peter has a problem giving up power. I think you two should compromise. You know more about the Telmarines and their strategies but Peter has led an army against the White Witch when he was younger than you are now. You have to give him a chance just as I will tell him to give you a chance."

"Thanks, that's nice of you."

"Well you did save me. I could at least put in a good word for you. I don't know if he will listen to me. If he doesn't I'll use my "High Queen" status on him."

"Haha! I'm sure he will love that."

"Yes well I have just as much authority as he does. We usually both have to agree for something to take effect. Although sometimes Peter uses majority vote to overrule me. Our laws were good for something's but not good when it came to battles."

"Well my dear Queen I would listen to you and let you lead if I thought your ideas were better than mine."

"Thank you. It's not very often a man in power would give it up to a woman. In my world women aren't even allowed to fight in battles although we do have a Queen she has no power over the parliament which is all men. Women can't even own land."

"That's not right. Women should have more rights. If I ever become king I will make sure there were more rights for women. They should be equal to men if they can fight alongside them then they can have whatever men can have."

"Thank you, that's nice of you." Susan yawned after she made that statement showing how tired she was. "I guess I'm still tired."

"You should get some more rest my Queen. You've been through a lot recently."

"Have you gotten any sleep at all Caspian?"

"No, I haven't had the chance to think about sleep but now that I know you are okay I think I should get some rest now."

"Why don't we go inside and get some sleep. We are going to need all the strength we can get to fight your uncle's army."

"You are right my Queen. May I escort you to your chambers then, my Queen?" Caspian asked as he got up and offered Susan his hand.

"Susan. And yes you may." Susan took his hand and slipped her arm into the crook of his as they walked back into the How. Caspian walked Susan to the area that she and Lucy slept.

"Sleep well Caspian."

"You too… Susan." Susan smiled at the fact that he was able to say her actual name. She reached up and kissed Caspian on the cheek and then left him standing there as she went to bed. When Caspian went to his own bed he dreamt of a beautiful Queen with dark hair and mesmerizing eyes. She was an angel.

Author's Note: Sorry it took so long to get this chapter up but I'm working on the next chapter but it might not be up soon. Please review this chapter and tell me what you think. I know it's not much there is more to come I promise.