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.

Chapter 9

"It's only a matter of time," Peter explained. He called a meeting in the stone table room. All of the Narnians were there, plus Caspian, the rest of the Pevensies, and Ella. "Miraz's men and war machines are on their way. That means those same men aren't protecting his castle."

"What do you propose we do your majesty," Reepicheep asked. Ella still could not get used to three-foot tall mice talking.

Peter and Caspian both spoke at the same time but no one understood either of them. After a brief staring match, Caspian nodded for Peter to continue. "Our only hope is to strike them before they strike us," Peter explained.

"That's crazy no one has ever taken that castle," Caspian said quickly.

"There's always a first time," Peter said haughtily.

"We'll have the element of surprise," Trumpkin agreed.

"Yes, but is that safe," Ella asked from her perch next to Lucy.

"We have the advantage here," Caspian said quickly.

"If we dig in we can probably hold them off indefinitely," Susan said. Ella watched Peter carefully as Susan spoke. The idea of his sister siding with Caspian was not sitting well with him.

"I for one feel safer underground," Trufflehunter said.

Peter stepped closer to Caspian as he spoke. "Look I appreciate what you've done here but this isn't a fortress, it's a tomb," Peter replied.

"Yes and if they're smart the Telemarines will just wait and starve us out," Edmund pointed out.

"We could collect nuts," a squirrel suggested hopefully.

"Yes and throw them at the Telemarines," Reepicheep snapped. "Shut up! I think you know where I stand Sire."

"If I get your troops in, can you handle the guards," Peter asked the centaur leader. Ella noticed the way the centaur looked at Caspian instead of Peter.

"Or die trying my Liege," the centaur replied.

"That's what I'm worried about," Lucy murmured.

"Sorry," Peter asked in surprise.

"All of you are acting like there are only two options, dying here or dying there," Lucy said carefully.

"I'm not sure you've really been listening Lou," Peter replied.

"No you're not listening or have you forgotten who really defeated the White Witch Peter," Lucy asked earnestly.

Peter's jaw tightened as he stared angrily at his sister. "I think we've waited for Aslan long enough," Peter said before walking out of the room.

Ella exchanged a glance with Susan and Edmund before looking at Lucy. "I'll talk to him," Ella said quickly as she slid off the table.

Ella trotted down the hallway following Peter's retreating steps. "Peter," Ella called trying to catch up with him. Ella rounded a corner and slammed right into him.

"Sorry," Peter gasped as he caught Ella. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I wanted to make sure you were ok," Elle replied. "You left so quickly."

"I'm fine," Peter grumbled.

"Yes, you sound fine," Ella joked in response. "They're trying to help Peter. You can't be angry with them for making suggestions."

"Lucy didn't have to bring up the White Witch though," Peter said angrily. "After everything she did to us, I can't believe Lucy would bring that up!"

"Peter, she was trying to make a point. Aslan saved Narnia once before, with your help of course. Lucy just thinks that we should wait a little longer for him," Ella explained.

"What do you think we should do," Peter asked. "Do you think we should stay here or should we strike the castle?"

Ella shook her head and glanced down at the floor. She bit her lip as she considered their options. "I honestly don't know what we should do Peter. Neither option inspires much hope, but I think we should strike them before they strike us. It gives us the element of surprise since the Telemarines don't know the Narnians still exist," Ella said carefully.

"My thinking exactly," Peter replied with a slight smile.

"You just like it when I agree with you," Ella shot back quickly.

"I much prefer agreeing than arguing if that is what you mean," Peter said easily. "What were you and Caspian talking about earlier?"

"Nothing," Ella said quickly. "Well it wasn't nothing."

Peter raised his eyebrows when he noticed the blush spreading across Ella's cheeks. "What did he ask that has you so embarrassed," Peter asked curiously.

"He wanted to know if you were my beau," Ella explained. She glanced at Peter briefly before laughing at the memory of Caspian's next question. "He also wanted to know about Susan."

"Caspian and Susan," Peter mused softly. "That would be better than you and Caspian."

Ella's forehead crinkled in confusion. "Why because he couldn't be attracted to a mere commoner like myself," Ella said in irritation.

"That's not what I meant," Peter said quickly.

Ella gasped softly, before erupting in laughter. "You're jealous! Peter Pevensie, you are jealous because Caspian showed interest in me," Ella said through her laughter.

"I didn't say that," Peter said in annoyance. "I just don't think you and Caspian would make a good pair."

"Someday Peter, I will make a good pair with someone. What are you going to do then," Ella asked curiously.

Peter studied her briefly as he thought of a reply. Edmund wandered around the corner at that moment cutting off their conversation though.

"Pete, we need to plan the raid. Are you coming," Edmund asked hurriedly.

"Of course, I'll meet you in the armory," Peter said sending Edmund on his way. "I have to deal with this, promise me you won't find the other half of your pair while I'm planning a war?"

"I promise," Ella replied with a smile. "No one will ever replace you Peter."

Peter nodded briefly before walking away. Ella watched him walk away with trepidation about the strike and the war looming on the horizon.