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.
-Fighting Lessons-
Ella walked quickly to the armory, if she was going to stay here, she should at least know how to fight. She was not going to be left defenseless expecting one of the Pevensies to protect her. Ella was going to ask the first warrior she found to teach her how to fight.
Ella pulled the door open quickly and looked around the room. "Hello, is anyone here," Ella called. She stepped back when she heard a scurrying noise crossing the room toward her.
"My lady," Reepicheep said bowing deeply. "Can I be of assistance?"
"Perhaps, I need to learn to fight. It's of the utmost importance that I learn to defend myself," Ella said quickly, unsure if the mouse knight could help.
"It would be an honor and a privilege to teach the lady of High King Peter to fight," Reepicheep replied sinking into another bow.
"Oh I think it would be better if Peter didn't know about this and I am not his lady, just his friend." Ella said quickly. "I would be honored if you would teach me though."
"The pleasure will be all mine. First, you must select a weapon. What would you like to learn," Reepicheep asked as he led the way into the weapons room.
"I think I would like to learn how to shoot a bow, but I need to learn how to use a sword also," Ella replied.
Reepicheep hurried over to the swords and began looking through them. "We have to find one that is the right length and weight for you. I think a shorter sword would work best, long swords are difficult to work with."
Ella helped Reepicheep sort through the swords. She pulled out a shorter one that had an ornately carved handle. The handle was inlaid with lapis, a blue stone, and gold. The carvings were of Aslan. "What about this one?"
"Perfect my lady," Reepicheep chirped. "Now you need armor." Reepicheep quickly outfitted Ella in a chain-mail tunic and a leather vest similar to the one that Susan wore. Ella pulled a belt around her waist and made sure the scabbard for her sword was secure.
Ella quickly brushed her hair back out of her face and tied it with a leather cord. "I think I am ready," Ella said as the door swung open.
Edmund froze in the doorway when he saw Ella. "What are you doing?" Edmund asked crossing the room to Ella. "Does Peter know that you are taking sword lessons from a mouse?"
"I resent that good sir. Are you implying that I will be unable to properly teach my student due to my size," Reepicheep demanded.
"Of course that's not what he meant. Edmund was merely curious how I planned to spar with you. It would be difficult given the difference in our size, something someone of my skill level may be unable to do," Ella explained quickly hoping Edmund had not offended the mouse.
"Perhaps you should spar with King Edmund then, I will instruct you and he can be of assistance. You won't find any mice fighting with the Telmarines. It would be more beneficial for you to practice with a human." Reepicheep replied shooting Edmund a hopeful glance.
"Does Peter know what you are doing," Edmund asked again.
"No, and I would like to keep it that way if you don't mind. It's none of his business, but as there is no way for me to go home the least I can do is help," Ella said pleading with Edmund to understand. She couldn't stand by and watch while the Pevensies all risked their lives.
"Fine I'll help, but if Peter finds out this wasn't my idea." Edmund replied quickly.
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Ella's first lesson went quickly. She spent most of the hour learning how to defend herself from attacks. By the end of the lesson, she was able to knock Edmund's sword out of his hands.
The lesson had almost been injury free. Ella had a cut just below her elbow and Edmund had one on his leg.
Ella had progressed quickly and was an excellent swordsmen. Reepicheep and Edmund were pleased with her progress. She would be ready for the battle in no time.
Ella had just finished removing her tunic when the door of the armory burst open. Trufflehunter ran into the room shouting loudly, "Your highness come quickly there is something you must see."
Edmund and Ella followed the badger out onto the overhang. The Telmarines had arrived. The field in front of the how was full of them. "How many do you think there are?" Ella asked Edmund.
"I don't know, I've got to go get Peter. Stay here," Edmund ordered as he ran back inside.
Ella stood on the overhang gaping at the size of the Telmarine army. Caspian walked out onto the overhang and met Ella's gaze. Susan ran in from behind him and stood with an equally astonished look on her face. None of them had ever seen an army so large.
Edmund reappeared with Peter and Lucy at his heels. The group stood on the overhang looking from the army to one another anxiously. They all knew that there were not enough Narnians to fight off the Telemarine army. Ella hoped Peter had a plan.