This is my version of Prince Caspian. It is based on the events that took place in the movie not the book. This version follows the Pevensies and Peter's friend Ella as they try to save Narnia from Miraz and the Tellmarine invasion. I don't own The Chronicles of Narnia or any of it's characters.

Chapter 6

Ella crouched behind a log near the river with the Pevensies and Trumpkin. A bridge was being built by the Telmarines to get their troops across. Ella glanced at Peter anxiously. This was not at all what she had expected. Narnia was turning out to be a much different place than she had imagined.

"Perhaps this wasn't the best way to come after all," Susan whispered to Peter.

Ella shot Susan an angry look. "Still not helping Susan," Ella whispered back.

Peter hurried back into the woods and the rest of them had no choice but to follow. It wasn't long before they arrived back at the canyon.

"So where exactly do you think you saw Aslan," Peter asked Lucy.

Lucy looked at him skeptically. "I wish you all stop trying to sound like grownups," Lucy said angrily. "I don't think I saw him, I did see him."

Lucy wandered toward the place Ella had been standing earlier. "I am a grownup," Trumpkin muttered.

"It was right over," Lucy said but screamed when the vines she was standing on gave out. "Here."

"Lucy," Ella shouted as she rushed over to save the younger girl. Ella glanced down and saw Lucy sitting on the rocks below unharmed. "I guess she found a way down."

"Come on," Peter said as he climbed down to where Lucy was sitting. He helped Susan and Ella down before following. Ella stayed with Peter letting him help her down the side of the canyon. She knew it made him feel better to take care of someone, but he would never admit that to anyone.

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Night fell and Trumpkin suggested that they make camp. Peter and Edmund gathered wood for a fire while the girls helped Trumpkin find something for them to eat.

Ella stood just outside the firelight looking back at the canyon. She jumped when a twig snapped behind her and turned to find Peter staring at her sheepishly.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you," he said quickly before joining her. "What are you thinking about?"

"Narnia is different than what I imagined. From all your stories I thought it was this vast beautiful land that was peaceful. There was a palace and a handsome King. It was a bit like a fairytale," Ella said quietly.

"A handsome King? I assume you mean me and not Edmund?" Peter asked jokingly.

Ella rolled her eyes and laughed softly. "Think what you want Peter, you usually do." Ella replied. "I can't believe I'm actually here in Narnia with you."

"I'm glad you're here. It means I don't have to keep it a secret anymore," Peter said. "That dress looks nice on you."

Ella was glad it was dark so Peter couldn't see her blushing. "Thank you, it is a pretty color," Ella said. "Can I ask you something?"

"Of course," Peter said quickly.

"When you were King, well… was there… I mean did you… were you," Ella stammered.

"Was I what? Just spit it out Ell," Peter said placing a hand on her arm. His fingers twisted around a strand of her hair as he waited for her to ask her question.

"Were you married? I mean did you have a High Queen?" Ella asked turning bright pink.

Peter raised his eyebrows in surprise. "No, I wasn't married. I probably would have been soon if we had stayed," he finally said.

Ella nodded absentmindedly. "Can I ask you something else?"

"No, the rest of them weren't married either," Peter said quickly.

"No, not about that. Will you teach me how to fight? If we are going to be in a war I should know how to fight shouldn't I?" Ella asked.

"You're not going to be in a war. This isn't your fight, you don't need to learn how to fight," Peter replied quickly.

"Why not? I might be able to help," Ella cried.

"I am the reason that you are in Narnia in the first place. I am not going to let you get caught up in a war. You could get hurt," Peter said. "I'm not discussing this further."

Ella sighed loudly and walked away from Peter. She laid down on the ground between Lucy and Susan. Peter joined them a few minutes later as they were all drifting off to sleep.

Ella awoke sometime later to Susan whispering, "Lucy are you awake?"

Lucy made a noise in response as Ella sighed softly. Susan sat up and looked at Ella and Lucy. "Why do you think I didn't see Aslan?" Susan asked softly.

"You believe me," Lucy asked. Ella looked at Lucy pointedly. "Believe us?"

"Well we got across the gorge," Susan said hesitantly.

"I don't know," Lucy finally said. "Maybe you didn't really want to."

"You always knew we would be coming back here didn't you," Susan asked.

"I hoped so," Lucy said.

"I finally got used to the idea of being in England," Susan complained as she lay back down.

"You're happy to be here though aren't you," Ella asked.

"While it lasts," Susan replied. Ella nodded silently in understanding. They all drifted of to sleep lost to their own thoughts.