Never Let Go 2: Prince Caspian
Summary: Sequal to Never Let Go. After their last adventure in Narnia, the Pevensie siblings return to Narnia, only to find it a darker place than they previously thought. Making new friends and helping Prince Caspian to reclaim his throne, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy will have to overcome obstacles that may drift them apart in order for Narnia to be at peace again. Evil is growing and love is blossoming. Will they be able to stop the evil from taking over Narnia? Edmund/Lucy and Peter/Susan.
A/N: Okay, only three people reviewed and they gave me the inspiration to finish this story. So this is dedicated to NarniaandHarryPotter4EVER, MrsPeetaMellark2.0, Blueeyedfreak and Lyn Gleason for those reviews!
Happy reading folks!
Songs:
- A Pressing Need To Save The World (Doctor Who soundtrack season 4)
- Emotions Get The Better Of Him (Doctor Who soundtrack season 5)
- The Duel (The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian soundtrack)
Chapter 7: Negotiations and The Duel...
Everyone became tense and silent from seeing the massive Telmarine army and Peter called for another meeting. So once again, they were all gathered around the Stone Table and Peter began pacing around the room thinking of a plan. Once he thought of it he explained it to everyone and after it finished, the room became deadly silent.
The silence was broken by Trumpkin who looked at Peter angrily.
"Cakes and kettledrums! That's your next big plan? Sending a little girl into the darkest part of the forest alone?" he snapped.
Peter pursed his lips, his blue eyes turned to ice. It's not like he wants Lucy to do this either. "It's our only chance," he insisted.
Susan stepped in and rested her hand gently on Lucy's shoulder. "And she won't be alone," she added.
Trumpkin looked around, apparently desperate for someone to disagree with Peter. When no one came, he turned to Lucy. "Haven't enough of us died already?" he asked quietly.
Trufflehunter walked up to Trumpkin. "Nikabrik was my friend too, but he lost hope," he said and then smiled. "Queen Lucy hasn't, and neither have I," he added gently.
Reepicheep drew out his blade and held it close to his heart. "For Aslan," he said quietly and bowed.
A bear that was in the background nodded in agreement. "For Aslan," he repeated a little late.
Peter glanced at the bear and then he turned to Trumpkin who walked up to Lucy. "Then I'm going with you," he declared.
Lucy shook her head. "No," she said. "We need you here," she added and dropped her hand on his shoulder gently.
Peter nodded in agreement. "We have to hold them off until Lucy and Susan get back," he said.
Caspian bit his lip as a thought came to him. "If I may?" he asked and Peter nodded at him to continue. "Miraz may be a tyrant and a murderer, but as King he is subject to the traditions and expectations of his people. There is one in particular that may buy us sometime," he said and Peter looked interested.
After Caspian explained the plan and a lot of protest from Edmund, the plan was set in motion as Edmund along with Glenstorm and a giant began walking across the battlefield, carrying flowers. It looked harmless from where Miraz and Glozelle stood, but Miraz didn't fell for it.
Glozelle pursed his lips. "Perhaps they intend to surrender?" he suggested.
Miraz shook his head, dismissing that thought. "No. They are much too noble for that," he snarled. As Edmund approached, Glenstorm and the Giant stood waiting outside, receiving angry looks from the Telmarine army while Edmund was inside, and reading off the scroll that his brother wrote minutes ago.
"I, Peter, by the gift of Aslan, by election and by conquest, High King of Narnia, Lord of Cair Paravel, and Emperor of the Lone Islands, in order to prevent the abominable effusion of blood, do hereby challenge the usurper Miraz to single combat upon the field of battle. The fight shall be to the death. The reward shall be total surrender." Edmund started to roll up the scroll when Miraz spoke.
"Tell me, Prince Edmund," he started to say when he was interrupted by Edmund.
"King," Edmund corrected.
Miraz looked like he just got offended. "I beg your pardon?"
Edmund shrugged. "It's King Edmund actually. Just King though. Peter is the High King," he said and at the confused looks that he got from around him he smiled. "I know, it's confusing," he added.
Miraz took a deep breath. "Why would we risk such a proposal when our armies could wipe you out, by nightfall?" he asked.
Edmund raised his eyebrows. "Haven't you already underestimated our numbers?" he argued. "I mean only a week ago, Narnians were extinct," he added, trying to persuade Miraz to accept the challenge.
Miraz glared at Edmund. "And so you will be again," he snarled.
Edmund shrugged. "Then you should have little to fear," he said.
Miraz laughed loudly. "This is not a question of bravery!" he chuckled.
Edmund smirked. "So you're bravely refusing to fight a swordsman that's half your age?" he asked and Miraz stopped laughing and glared at him.
"I didn't say that I refused," he growled.
A Telmarine Lord spoke up. "You shall have our support your majesty, whatever your decision," he said.
Sopespian turned to Miraz. "Sire, our military advantage alone allows us the perfect to avoid..." his sentence was cut short by Miraz who jumped up in his seat and withdrew his blade towards Sopespian.
"I'm not avoiding anything!" he growled.
Sopespian backed away slightly. "I was merely pointing out, that My Lord has every reason to refuse," he said weakly looking at the other Lords.
Glozelle shook his head. "His Majesty would never refuse. He relishes the chance to show his people the bravery of their new King," he said logically and Miraz turned quickly to Edmund and sharply pointed his sword at Edmund.
"You had better hope that your brother's sword is sharper than his pen," he snarled and Edmund smirked in response.
When Edmund and the others arrived, he, Peter and the army got ready while Susan and Lucy got ready to leave. Caspian suggested to use his horse and Susan and Lucy hopped on Caspian's horse.
Caspian smiled. "Destire has always served me well. You are in good hands," he told them.
Lucy chuckled. "Or hooves," she joked.
Caspian smiled at Lucy before he turned to Susan. "Good luck," he said quietly and Susan nodded.
"Thanks," she said, still tense around him. Susan had mixed feelings about both Peter and Caspian and couldn't choose between them.
Caspian bit his lip and pulled out Susan's horn. "Maybe it's time to hand this back," he said softly.
Susan smiled. "Why don't you keep it?" she asked. "You might need to call me again," she teased before cantering away.
Lucy scoffed. "You might need to call me again!" she repeated.
Susan rolled her eyes at her younger sister. "Oh, shut up," she said as they left the How.
Half an hour later, Peter and Edmund walked out of the How, hearing the Narnian's cheers as they walked onto the battlefield. The Telmarines on the other side were cheering loudly for their leader.
Miraz pursed his lips in thought and turned to Glozelle. "If it should appear to be going poorly..." he trailed off with a knowing look in his eyes.
Glozelle nodded slowly. "Understood, My Lord," he said.
When Peter arrived, he withdrew his sword from Edmund and stepped forward to meet Miraz. They began circling each other like a pack of angry wolves.
Miraz smirked behind his helmet. "There is still time to surrender," he suggested.
Peter glared at the man standing before him. "Well, feel free," he retorted
Miraz growled. "How many more must die for the throne?" he asked sarcastically.
"Just one," was Peter's reply before he pulled down his helmet and the two kings began to fight with their armies cheering behind them.
Back in the forest, Susan was urging Caspian's horse to go faster when she heard Lucy's breathing quicken.
"They've seen us!" Lucy said loudly in her sister's ear and Susan looked up, only to see five or more Telmarine soldiers chasing after them. She cursed silently and galloped away as quickly as she could.
Once they were inside a clearing and away from the soldiers, Susan slid off gracefully and handed the reins to Lucy.
"Take the reins," she said to Lucy and handed them to her.
Lucy wrapped her hands around them, confused and scared of what her sister is planning. "What are you doing?" she demanded.
Susan chuckled weakly. "I'm sorry Lucy," she said. "But it looks as though you'll be going alone after all," she added and urged the horse to take off before she pulled out her arrow and held it in the right position on her bow before she looked behind her and glanced back at Lucy.
With one last look, Susan smiled at Lucy weakly and Lucy took off. Once she was sure that her sister was safe, Susan turned around and saw the Telmarine soldiers approaching her. Susan took a deep breath and took aim before firing her arrow. She managed to take a few soldiers down until she collided with a horse and got knocked down. A Telmarine soldier ran up to Susan and pointed his sword at her. Susan took a deep breath, ready for the final blow when suddenly Caspian came charging in and killed the soldier before looking at Susan with a grin.
"Are you sure you don't need that horn?" he teased and Susan smiled before she climbed on Caspian's horse and they rode off.
Meanwhile, back at the battlefield, Peter and Miraz are continuing fighting when Peter expertly hit Miraz on the back. Miraz grunted in pain before he turned around and knocked off Peter's helmet. Miraz took another swing at Peter who dodged it and knocked off his coif in the process. Peter swung low and managed to cut Miraz's leg who grunted again.
Miraz glanced at Glozelle who is still holding the crossbow in his hands before he took a swing at Peter who fell over but got back up again. After some strikes and blows, Miraz tripped Peter over and then stepped on Peter's shield which was close to his arm. Peter screamed in pain until he saw Miraz's sword swinging at him. Peter rolled out of the way and blocked Miraz's attack. Peter stopped suddenly and tripped Miraz who yelled in frustration.
When they both got up, Peter heard a horse's whine and looked over Miraz's shoulder, only to see Susan and Caspian riding towards them. Peter tried hard not to smile in relief. Susan was safe.
His thoughts were interrupted by Miraz. "Does his Highness need a respite?" he growled.
"Five minutes?" Peter asked.
"Three!" Miraz snarled and they both limped back to their armies.
Peter's eyes widened as a thought came to him. "Lucy?" he asked.
Susan sighed as she and Caspian walked up to him. "She got through, with a little bit of help," she said and glanced at Caspian.
Peter smiled gratefully at the young Prince. "Thanks," he said.
Caspian shrugged. "Well, you were busy," he replied, glaring at his uncle.
When Peter glanced back, he saw Miraz snapping at his generals and he turned back to Susan. "You'd better get up there. Just in case. I don't expect the Telmarines to keep their word," he said and Susan nodded slowly.
Then Susan did something that Peter didn't expect. She kissed him on the lips. When she pulled back, Peter stared at her.
"What was that for?" he asked.
Susan bit her lip and brought her hand to his cheek, caressing it slightly. "Just in case," she said quietly before walking towards the How.
Edmund turned his head and saw that the Narnian army were getting restless. Edmund turned his head to his brother. "Keep smiling," he said softly and Peter turned around, raised his sword and forced a smile on his face. The Narnians cheered loudly for their leader.
Peter held his arm and groaned as he sat down on a chair. He turned to Edmund. "I think it's dislocated," he said and Edmund went behind Peter and gently grabbed Peter's arm, trying to pop it back into place.
Peter bit his lip as a thought came to him. "What do you think happens at home, if you die here?" he asked softly making Edmund look at him. Why was Peter even thinking about that? Peter turned to his brother and smiled weakly at him. "You have always been there, and I never really... AHH!" he yelled in pain as Edmund popped his shoulder back into place.
"Save it for later," Edmund replied. He couldn't bear the thought of Peter saying goodbye. He rushed to get Peter's helmet as Peter stood up. Peter shook his head when he was offered his helmet which made Miraz decline his helmet as well.
As both Kings walked back into the fighting arena, Peter quickly attacks Miraz who parried. Miraz then started to hit Peter with his shield which made Peter fell and Miraz started to run towards him. Peter expertly blocks the attack and then tripped Miraz. Both kings quickly got back onto their feet and Peter knocked Miraz's sword out of his hands. The Narnian army continued to cheer loudly for their leader as Peter continued to attack Miraz, with Miraz using his shield. Peter tried to attack Miraz but failed and Miraz took the advantage to knock out Peter's sword. Miraz's next move was to hit Peter with his shield but Peter caught it and twisted Miraz's shield behind Miraz's back. Enraged at the High King, Miraz elbowed Peter and pushed him into a pillar and Peter fell to the ground. Miraz start to charge towards Peter and picked up his sword and tried to attack Peter with it. However Peter blocked it with his vambrace before he punched Miraz's wounded leg before he stood up and clenched his fist.
Miraz howled in pain and collapsed on the ground, holding his wounded leg. "Respite!" He pleaded. "Respite!"
Edmund glanced at Peter who was holding out his fist ready to strike Miraz again and then he glanced at Miraz who lowered his head, gasping for breath. "Now's not the time for chivalry, Pete!" he yelled.
Peter turned to look at Edmund for a brief second before he turned to Miraz. His fist still in the pose to hit the Telmarine King. Miraz held up his hands, preparing himself for the final blow when Peter lowered his arm and walked back to the Narnian's side. While his back was turned, Miraz grabbed his sword and ran towards Peter, ready to strike him down.
"Look out!" Edmund shouted to his brother and Peter turned around just in time to grab Miraz's sword and swung it around, stabbing him beneath the arm. Miraz gasped in pain and fell down to his knees. Peter held Miraz's sword in a position that would end his life.
However, Peter hesitated and Miraz noticed it and smirked. "What's the matter, Boy?" Miraz growled. "Too cowardly to take a life?" he asked.
Peter glared and pursed his lips together. "It's not mine to take," he growled back before he turned to Caspian and held out the sword to him.
Caspian took a step forward and took the sword that could end his uncle's life. Caspian raised the sword a little.
Miraz glanced at his nephew and frowned. "Perhaps I was wrong," he said quietly. "It seems you have the makings of a good Telmarine King after all," he added and lowered his head, ready for the final blow.
Caspian raised the sword higher, screamed loudly and ploughed the sword into a patch of grass, sparing his uncles life.
Caspian glared at Miraz. "Keep your life," he snarled. "But I'm giving the Narnian's back their kingdom," he added before he walked back to the Narnians who were cheering loudly.
Sopespian walked up to Miraz and helped him up. "My King," he said quietly.
Miraz glared at his general. "I will deal with you, when this is over," he growled quietly, not knowing how true that sentence would be.
Behind Miraz's back, Sopespian pulled out one of Susan's arrow. "It is over," he growled back before he shoved the arrow into his back. Miraz gasped and fell over, dead.
Sopespian tried to look shocked and turned to the Telmarine army. "Treachery! They shot him!" he yelled making Peter, Edmund and Caspian turn to him in confusion.
Sopespian grabbed Miraz's sword. "They murdered our king! To arms!" he yelled and the Narnian army prepared themselves as they wait for the clash with the massive Telmarine army.
A/N: Please don't kill me! I have an explanation as to why I was late in updating this story. I was in an accident a month ago and was in the hospital for three weeks, plus doing physiotherapy for four more weeks after that :/
Anyway now that I've recovered, I can do more updates :) there will be at least three more chapters until this story ends, man things go quick.
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