It was the day Peter was going to be home and it was also the day before her wedding. Riley was walking around the palace, making sure everything was perfect. The only room she wasn't allowed in was the throne room. Susan and Lucy thought it would be best if she didn't see it until her grand entrance on her wedding day. They even had guards at every entrance leading to the throne, so Riley couldn't get in, even if she tried.

"Riley!" someone called. Riley turned around and saw Lucy running toward her.

"Lucy, what is it?" Riley asked.

"Peter and Edmund are home. They're outside of the main entrance," Lucy told her. Riley smiled and they both ran down the hall toward the entrance. Many Narnians were there to welcome home their kings, but quickly stepped aside when they saw Lucy and Riley. When Riley got to the front of the crowd she watched as Peter and Edmund rode there horses up to the palace. The instant Peter saw Riley, he jumped off his horse and ran over to her. Riley smiled as he grabbed her and spun her around. Once he stopped Riley crashed her lips onto his.

"Get a room," Edmund told them as he walked past them. Riley and Peter quickly separated and smiled at one another. Peter grabbed Riley's left hand and his smile got bigger when he saw the ring on her finger.

"I guess that means yes," he said.

"Of course it does. This place has been in a frenzy for a week." Riley told him.

"And tomorrow you will see that it was all worth it," Peter replied. He gave her a soft kiss and lead her inside where Edmund, Susan, and Lucy were.

"Peter!" Susan and Lucy exclaimed and they gave their eldest brother a hug.

"We're so excited for tomorrow. It's going to be so magnificent," Lucy told him as they parted.

"I'm glad to hear that Lu. Now, if you'll excuse me and Ed, we've got a meeting with the tailor." Peter said.

"Oh, that's right. Riley, we've still got to get our dresses and make sure they fit us," Susan remember. Riley nodded and looked at Peter.

"I'll see you at dinner," she said.

"Okay," Peter replied. Riley gave him a kiss on the cheek before running off with the other two girls. Peter just stood there and watched Riley walk away.

"You're lucky," Edmund told him.

"Yeah, I am." Peter paused for a moment and then turned to look at his brother. "What if she decides she doesn't want to marry me? I mean she might get up there tomorrow and decide that she was crazy to agree to this."

"Pete, you've got to calm done. It's just your nerves talking. Take a deep breath." Edmund told him. Peter took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"Okay, I'm back. Now, let's go get our clothes from the tailor," Peter said. Edmund nodded and the both started down the hall.

"Just think, tomorrow you'll be a married man," Edmund said.

"And I'll be married to the best woman in the world." Peter replied. He smiled at the thought of seeing Riley walking down the aisle. It was going to be amazing.

"What if he decides he doesn't want to marry?" Riley questioned Susan. It was only minutes before she headed down the aisle and panic swept through her.

"Riley, don't worry. There is no way Peter is going to change his mind." Susan told her.

"Plus, when he sees you, there is no way he will think that he's doing the wrong thing," Lucy assured her. Riley smiled and turned to face the mirror. She was stunned at how beautiful she looked. The dress fit perfectly and her hair was gorgeous. It was half up with loose curls, and glitter was everywhere. She looked at her bridesmaids and examined them. Their dresses fit perfectly as well. Lucy's hair was all in curls with her crown fitted on top. Susan decided to put her hair in a French twist, and she was also wearing her crown.

There was a knock on the door and Susan went over and opened it.

"We're ready when you are," Mr. Tumnus announced. Susan thanked him and closed the door. She picked up Riley's bouquet and handed it to her. It was a dozen white roses tied together with gold ribbon. Susan and Lucy each had a bouquet of six red roses and they were tied together with white ribbon.

"Riley, look at me. Peter loves you, and you love him. And nothing is going to come between you two." Susan told her. Riley smiled and hugged her. She then quickly hugged Lucy before they left the room and headed to the throne room.

"Where's Edmund?" Riley asked.

"Here. Sorry, I was giving Pete a few last minute words of reassurance." Edmund said as he walked over to them. He had agreed to escort Riley, partially because it was traditional for the bride to have an escort. The other reason was because Susan and Lucy were afraid Riley might faint.

Music began to play and Susan and Lucy slowly walked in and down toward the front. Edmund and Riley linked arms and stared at the entrance.

"You ready?" Edmund asked.

"I think so. Just promise I won't faint," Riley replied.

"I can't promise that. But, I can promise that I'll catch you." Edmund told her. Riley smiled and they began to walk into the room. All eyes were on her, but her eyes landed on one person. She was so fixated on him, she didn't even notice how the throne room was decorated.

Peter watched as Riley walked toward him. His heart began to beat faster. In just a few moments, he would be married to her. It was like a dream, but better. Everything was perfect. Riley looked so magnificent in the dress she was wearing. He knew when he looked into her eyes, that he was completely in love. When Edmund and Riley reached the front, Edmund let go of her and stood next to Peter. Peter slowly stretched out his hand toward Riley, which she grabbed. She handed her bouquet to Susan and placed both her hands in Peter's. They turned their heads and looked at Aslan.

"Today is a glorious day for all of Narnia. For today we witness the union of our High King and Lady Riley," Aslan began. Riley glanced at Peter and smiled. He looked handsome in his red tunic that had a gold lion of the front. Peter saw her staring at him and he smiled at her.

"Peter Pevensie," Aslan started. Peter looked at him. "Do you take Ms. Penning to be your wife, through the darkest of times to the happiest days?"

"I do," Peter answered.

"And do you, Riley Penning, take King Peter to be your husband, no matter what?"

"I do," Riley answered. Her and Peter looked into each other's eyes and neither could stop smiling.

"Then, by the highest of powers, I pronounce you husband and wife," Aslan said. "You may kiss the bride."

Peter leaned in slowly and kissed Riley on the lips. Everyone began to cheer. When they parted, they turned and looked at Aslan once more.

"If the Kings and Queens would stand in front of their thrones, there is one more ceremony before the feast and ball may begin." Aslan announced. Edmund, Susan, and Lucy did as they were told, and stood in front of their thrones. Peter looked at Riley for a second before walking over to his.

"Riley, if you may turn and face the crowd," Aslan said. Riley did so and stared at all the Narnians. She finally took in the room. It was decorated with red and white roses, with gold ribbon spiraling down all the pillars. Mrs. Beaver and Mr. Tumnus walked up and stood in front of Riley. She saw that Mrs. Beaver was holding a burgundy pillow, and placed on that pillow, was a crown. It was similar to Susan's, but had rubies and diamonds throughout it.

"To the everlasting heavens above, I present to you: High Queen Riley, the Loving." Aslan announced. Riley smiled as Mr. Tumnus grabbed the crown and placed it on her head.

"May the love you have shown to us all, last until the end of times," Aslan told her.

"Long Live Queen Riley!" the room chanted. Riley turned and looked at Peter. He smiled at her and she smiled back. He walked back over to her, and gave her another kiss.

"I love you," he said.

"I love you too." Riley replied.

"Come on you two, the feast is about to begin," Lucy told them. Riley grabbed Peter's hand and they headed out of the room, to the Dining Hall. For once in her life, Riley was completely happy. Everything was perfect, and she loved it.

13 Years Later

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us?" Peter asked.

"Peter, you need to spend time with your siblings. So quit arguing with me," Riley told him. The past thirteen years were amazing. The Pevensies, that included Riley, had finally established the Golden Age of Narnia. They had become allies with Narnia's surrounding countries, and Narnia became the greatest of all the lands.

"Fine, but when I get back, we're going to talk about the child situation," Peter replied.

"I already told you we would." Riley said. They had been so caught up in their duties as High King and High Queen, that they never really had kids. But, finally decided to trust the other three to take care of Narnia, so Riley and Peter could start a family of their own. So far though, they hadn't succeeded.

"Okay, I love you," Peter said.

"Love you too." Riley replied. She kissed him on the cheek and Peter got up on his horse. He gave her one last smile before riding off, after his siblings, who had already left. Riley waved goodbye before heading back into the palace. She got to her room and opened the door, but when she walked through, she wasn't in her room. Instead, she was outside. It was nighttime, and there were buildings all around her. Riley looked down and found that she was wearing a hoodie and jeans. She saw cars…wait, cars? Jeans? A hoodie? Oh goodness, Riley wasn't in Narnia anymore. She was back home, or the place she lived in before she went to Narnia.

"Riley, are you coming?" Brittany asked. Riley looked over at her and just stared. She couldn't believe it, she was back in 2009. Riley had to hold back tears, because she thought about Peter. She wouldn't see him again, it was over. Her reign in Narnia came to an end.

"Riley?"

'What? Sorry, uh I'm coming," Riley said to Brittany. She took a deep breath and embraced the life she was living, knowing that Aslan had a purpose for everything.

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EXCERPT FROM "SECOND CHANCES"

Riley headed out of American Eagle and walked through the crowd of people. She had bought three new outfits, and was very pleased with herself. Maybe Brittany was right, shopping was exactly what she needed. It had been a month since she returned from Narnia, and she was still adjusting to being 18 once again. Riley missed Peter. It felt like a part of her heart was ripped out the second she left him.

That's how she ended up shopping. Her stepsister knew something was wrong and had suggested going to Denver, Colorado and do some major shopping. How could Riley argue? She loved Colorado, it was so beautiful.

She was about to turn to go into Aeropostale when she bumped into someone and dropped her bags. Riley knelt down to pick them up, so did the person she ran into.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking," Riley said.

"It was all my fault, no need for you to say sorry," the person replied. It was a guy, with a British accent. When Riley looked at him, she was stunned by his blue eyes. She'd seen those eyes before, but couldn't remember where. She then looked at the rest of him. He had blonde hair, a killer smile, and was a sharp dresser.

"Uh, hi I'm Riley Penning," Riley told him. They shook hands and he smiled at her.

"You know, it's only polite to introduce yourself after someone introduces themselves." Riley said, noticing that he was just staring at her.

"Oh, sorry, I'm William Moseley."