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. Sorry this one is so short, but its what we've all been waiting for!! Enjoy!!!
-Telling the Truth-
Several hours later Ella paced nervously outside of the armory. Peter was inside with Edmund, getting ready for the duel. Caspian was helping Susan and Lucy with his horse. She had nothing to do but wait. Ella had already put on her armor; she and Susan were dressed almost identically. Ella's outfit was blue though.
Ella paused briefly when Trufflehunter came quickly down the hall. "It's time my lady," the badger said softly. The badger looked at her with a piercing gaze. "Might I ask you a question?"
"Certainly," Ella replied trying to smile at the badger. The smile did not make it to her eyes though. A fact that the badger took note of.
"Forgive me if I am being to forward, but why have you not told King Peter how you feel," Trufflehunter asked hesitantly. "Everyone can see in the way that you look at him, that you care for him deeply. Yet he is completely unaware of your feelings."
"I've tried. I really have but it always seems to be the wrong moment or we get interrupted." Ella replied.
"Perhaps now is that time. This is a duel to the death, it would be terrible if he died not knowing you love him," Trufflehunter said before walking away. He paused briefly at the corner. "Be brave my lady. He loves you too, he's simply afraid to admit he needs someone else."
Ella smiled after the badger. She knocked on the door to the armory before pushing it open. Ella stepped inside and looked from Edmund to Peter. "It's time," Ella said softly. A rush of emotion surged through her and she swallowed hard to push back her tears. "Edmund can you give Peter and I a moment please? It won't take long I promise."
"Certainly," Edmund said. He crossed over to Ella and squeezed her arm smiling reassuringly before leaving the room.
Ella waited until she heard the door close to look at Peter. "I'm sorry for what I said Peter. I know that you are trying to protect me, but Aslan brought me here for a reason and I believe this is it."
Peter smiled at her briefly. "It's fine, I deserved it. You were right. You are a good fighter Ella and I was angry that Caspian helped you. Promise me that you'll be careful today."
"I promise. I need to tell you something," Ella said quickly not looking at Peter. "Everyone keeps telling me that I have to tell you and this may be the last chance I get. I can't let you go into that duel not knowing."
Ella paused briefly and met Peter's gaze. "The truth is I love you Peter. I know this is the last thing you need to hear right now, but I had to tell you. I've been carrying this secret around for months now and I can't stand it any longer. I love you and it's alright if you don't feel the same, but now you know." Ella said quickly. She examined Peter's expression closely.
Peter shook his head and crossed the room to Ella in three large steps. "How could you think that I wouldn't feel that same way about you? I loved you from the first moment I laid eyes on you." Peter said before he kissed Ella gently. "I'm glad you told me, it gives me something to keep fighting for."
Ella picked up his helmet and pushed open the door. "Come on, Edmund will think I've talked you out of fighting."
Peter nodded briefly before leading the way out into the hallway. Edmund was leaning casually against the wall waiting for them. "Everything sorted," Edmund asked eyeing the pair.
Ella and Peter glanced at one another before blushing slightly. Edmund chuckled softly. "Congratulations, Lucy will be very excited to hear about it," Edmund said slapping his brother on the back. "Come on they're waiting for us."
Edmund, Peter, and Ella made their way through the How quickly. Peter paused briefly at the main door and looked at Ella. "You should join the archers Ella, we'll need all the help we can get since Susan isn't here." Peter said carefully.
"I'm not leaving you," Ella said softly. "I'll stay with Edmund, I won't distract you I swear."
Peter nodded, "If anything should happen to me…"
"Don't worry I'll look after them for you," Ella replied. "Lucy especially."
Peter smiled before leading the way up the path to the arena. Cheers went up from the Narnians as their Kings walked slowly towards the Telmarines. Ella followed behind Peter and Edmund slowly. She was frightened. This was to be a fight to the death and she knew Peter might not come out alive.
