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Riley woke up and found that it was still dark outside. She sat up and found that Peter was gone. She looked around, trying to see him.

"Peter?" Riley called out. She stood u and looked around. Cyrus was gone as well. Worry swept through her body and she began to walk towards a small wood. She called out for Peter one more time, hoping for a reply. She walked deeper and deeper into the wood. Riley was trembling when she got extremely lost. She tried to backtrack, but that only got her more lost. Riley huffed and leaned against a tree.

"Great. This is what I get for fighting with him," she mumbled to herself. Suddenly an arrow hit the tree right next to her head. Riley jumped back and looked around. When another arrow flew past her head, she decided to run. Riley dodged trees and other plants as more arrows were shot at her.

"Riley!" someone called out. Riley looked behind her and saw Peter, on the unicorn, coming toward her. He extended his hand as he came up to her. Riley grabbed it and Peter swung her up onto a galloping Cyrus.

"What's going on?" Riley asked.

"I don't know. I went to find something to eat, and when I came back you were gone and I heard a commotion in the woods. I killed five archers before I found you." Peter answered. They raced through the trees and onto the mountains. Riley glanced behind her and saw three horses, with fully armored riders, coming up.

"Peter, we've got company," Riley told him. Peter turned his head to see the three men behind them. He cursed under his breath.

"Okay, listen to me. I want you to jump off and run. I'm going to get these guys to leave us alone." Peter instructed.

"Be careful," Riley whispered. Peter glanced at her and gave a weak smile.

"I'm sorry," he replied. He grabbed her arm and pulled her off the horse and threw her onto the ground. Riley landed and rolled into a tree. Pain coursed through her, but she ignored it. Riley got up and watched as Peter turned Cyrus around just as one of the men reached him. Peter unsheathed his sword and swung it, slitting the man's throat. He fell to the ground and his horse ran off.

Riley stepped back, but ran into someone. She turned around to see a man standing behind her. He was a bit on the heavier side, tall, and extremely ugly.

"Well, well, well, look at what we have here. My, you are a beauty," he said. Riley tried to step away from him, but he moved closer to her.

"You will make a fine trophy for me," the man told her. The man stiffened up and his eyes widened in shock. His gaze fell to his side. Riley looked too and found a dagger in his side. The man looked back at Riley before falling on the ground. Riley's eyes watched as he hit the surface. Her focus shot back up to reveal her savior, who was….Edmund. Riley smiled and quickly hugged him.

"What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I knew Peter's plan would backfire sooner or later. So, I followed you." Edmund told her.

"You're a genius." Riley replied. They heard Peter scream in pain. Edmund whistled and his horse, Philip, ran up to him. Edmund got on and helped Riley onto the horse. Riley held onto Ed as Philip raced toward Peter.

Peter had fallen off Cyrus after a soldier had hit him with the blunt end of his sword. He quickly stood up and jumped out of the way as the soldier swung at him. Peter looked for his sword that he dropped when he fell. The soldier steered his horse and charged at Peter. Peter saw him coming and scrambled to find his sword and quick. The soldier got closer. He was about to get Peter when another horse stepped in his way. Edmund swung his sword and killed the man. Philip stopped and Edmund and Riley looked at Peter. Peter finally found his sword, picked in up, put in back in its sheath. He turned and looked at his brother.

"I thought I told you that you weren't to leave without guards," Peter said.

"And if I had listened to you, you'd be dead and Riley would have been kidnapped," Edmund pointed out. Peter huffed and walked up to them. He stared at Riley who was still holding onto Edmund. When she realized it, she quickly pulled her arms away from Edmund and got off the horse. She embraced Peter. Peter wrapped his arms around Riley and never wanted to let go. Unfortunately, Riley pulled away. She glared at him and hit him in the arm.

"Ow!" Peter exclaimed.

"Don't you ever throw me off of a horse again," Riley told him. Peter just simply smiled.

"So, what do we do now?" Edmund asked. Peter and Riley looked up at him.

"We head to Archenland. But, I think it's best if we send word for Susan and Lucy to stay in Cair Paravel." Peter answered.

"Why are we still going there? Their soldiers just tried to kill us," Riley pointed out.

"I don't think those men were from there. The armor was completely different from those worn in Archenland." Peter told them.

"So, we go and make sure that no one from there wants us dead?" Edmund replied.

"Better be safe than sorry." Peter looked around and found Cyrus walking over to him. He got up onto the unicorn and looked down at Riley.

"Come on. Let's get going," Peter told her. Riley nodded and got on the unicorn. She glanced over at Edmund who was staring at her. She flashed him a smile and he returned it.

After what seemed like forever, they reached the capital of Archenland, Anvard. A magnificent castle towered over the entire city. People stopped and stared at them as they rode through the streets. Riley tried not to look scared, but she started to shake and held onto Peter tighter. Peter noticed and placed one of his hands over one of hers.

"Don't worry. Everything's going to be fine." Peter told her.

"I know, but all these people keep staring at us. What if they all think I'm ugly?" Riley asked. Peter just laughed. Edmund had heard the comment and looked at Riley.

"Trust me, they all are probably in awe over how gorgeous you are," Ed told her. Riley looked over and smiled at him. Peter glared at him and then turned and looked in front of him. He took his hand away from Riley and placed it back on the reins. Riley noticed and stared at him.

"Peter, what's wrong?" she asked.

"Nothing," he simply said. Riley could tell he was angry but decided not to press the subject. They reached the castle and the guards stopped them.

"State your name and reason for being here," one guard ordered.

"I'm High King Peter of Narnia. The other two are King Edmund and Lady Riley. We are here to see King Lune about urgent business." Peter announced. The guard ordered the gate to be raised and Peter and Edmund moved their horses forward. When they reached the court yard Riley gasped at how beautiful it was. All sorts of flowers were planted and many people were merrily conversing. A few stopped and stared as the two horses came to a halt and Peter and Edmund got off. Peter reached up and grabbed Riley's waist. She put her hands on his shoulders and gently got off the unicorn. When she placed her feet on the ground she looked at Peter. They were only an inch away from each other. Peter looked at her for a moment before letting go of her and walking up to Edmund. A few men came and took Cyrus and Philip to the stables.

"If things get too out of hand, I want you to take Riley and head back to Narnia, understand?" Peter instructed. Edmund nodded just as King Lune walked up to them. Riley studied him. He was rather handsome, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a small beard.

"King Peter and King Edmund, welcome to Anvard. I was not aware that you were coming," Lune told them. Then his gaze fell on Riley. "And you may this radiant beauty be?"

"This is Lady Riley Penning, currently staying with our family at Cair Paravel." Peter told him. King Lune walked over to her and Riley curtsied.

"Your majesty," Riley said. Lune took her right hand and lightly kissed it. Riley flashed him a small smile.

"It is a pleasure to meet you. If there is anything you desire, let me know and I'll make sure it is there for you in a matter of seconds," Lune told her. For some reason Riley felt like puking at that moment. Lune was flirting with her, and she didn't like it. However, for Peter's sake, she remained civilized.

"Thank you sir," she replied. Lune smiled at her before turning back toward Peter.

"So, what brings you to Anvard?" he asked.

"I would prefer to discuss the matter in privacy," Peter told him Lune nodded.

"Of course. This way," Lune responded. He lead Peter away, leaving Edmund and Riley. Edmund walked over to Riley and they looked at each other.

"What now?" Riley asked.

"We wait," Edmund answered. Riley sighed and looked around. People were whispering and pointing at them. She folded her arms and stared at the cobblestone under her feet. Edmund noticed and whispered in her ear.

"The lady's are just jealous because they can't look like you."

"And what about the guys?" Riley asked.

"They're mad because Peter has more of a chance than them," Edmund replied. Riley looked at him. He seemed a little upset. A lady came up to them and smiled. She was wearing a servants uniform and was rather pretty.

"Hello, King Lune has instructed me to take you to where you will be staying tonight." she told them Edmund and Riley nodded before following her. They walked through several halls before stopping.

"This is your room my lady. I hope it's to your liking." the servant said. She opened a door and Riley stepped in. It was decorated in dark red and black. The furnisher was dark wood. It was very beautiful. She sat down on the edge of her bed and examined the room. After a while, Riley went to the door and looked out into the hallway. She made sure that no one was there before exploring the castle. It was very different from Cair Paravel. The only light that shone in the halls was from torches.

After a few minutes she found a door that was open. She slowly walked up to it and peered inside. She saw that Peter and Lune were in there talking.

"Questioning all the families in the court will take time. If you want, you can stay here until we have finished." Lune told him.

"I would like that very much. And, once again, thank you. I know that you have more important matters than me," Peter replied.

"Oh, nonsense. My first priority is that my neighbors are safe, especially if one of my people are threatening them." Lune said. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to give orders for the interrogations." Lune began to walk toward the door. Riley moved away from the door and placed herself against the wall. Lune walked down the hall without even noticing Riley. She let out a sigh of relief and started to walk away. She got a little ways down the hall before a pair of arms wrapped around her waist from behind.

"For some odd reason I always find you nearby when I'm in a meeting," Peter pointed out.

"What can I say? I'm just drawn to you," Riley replied. Peter moved her hair away from her neck and kissed it. Chills were sent down her spine.

"Where's Edmund?" Peter asked.

"In his room," Riley answered.

"He likes you, doesn't he?" he asked. Riley turned around and gave him a questioning look.

"What do you mean?"

"He seems so different when he's around you. And, after what he said to you earlier, I'm almost positive that he has feelings for you," Peter told her.

"Peter, that's insane. Ed and I are just good friends. He was just being nice when he said I was gorgeous," Riley replied. Peter let go of her and leaned against the wall.

"Are you sure?" Peter asked. Riley smiled and raced her hand through his hair. Peter just looked at her as she traced his jaw line.

"I'm positive," she said. Peter gave her a small smile. She leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm feeling a bit tired. I'll see you at dinner."