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.
-Fight to the Death-
Peter, Edmund, and Ella joined the centaur at the arena. Ella watched Miraz closely as he spoke to his general. She noticed the way Miraz glanced at the crossbow in the general's hands.
"Peter, be careful. I wouldn't count on them playing by the rules," Ella said softly. She glanced up and met Miraz's hard gaze. "He'll fight dirty. More than his life is at risk should he lose."
Peter pulled his sword from the scabbard and smiled weakly at Ella. Miraz and Peter approached the center of the arena carefully. Both were examining their opponent looking for weaknesses. Peter had youth and speed on his side, but Miraz had experience and years of training.
Ella stepped closer to Edmund as Peter drew closer to Miraz. "He'll be all right," Ella said softly, more to herself than to Edmund. Edmund nodded slowly his eyes never leaving his brother.
"There is still time to surrender," Miraz offered.
"Well feel free," Peter countered smoothly.
"How many more must die for the throne," Miraz questioned.
"Just one," Peter said angrily as he slid his helmet into its place. He stepped up on a rock and jumped at Miraz swinging his sword fiercely. Ella winced when Miraz hit Peter with his shield.
Miraz and Peter both swung viciously at one another. Neither had a clear advantage. Ella clenched her fists determined not to shout when Miraz swiftly knocked Peter's helmet off. Peter responded quickly though and cut the King's leg. Miraz struck back but Peter flipped out of the way.
Peter rose swiftly only to be knocked back down moments later. Miraz used the fall to his advantage and stomped on Peter's shield. Ella forced the tears that were forming back when Peter cried out in pain.
Peter rolled away from Miraz but continued to fight. Miraz tripped over Peter and fell to the ground with a thud. Peter climbed to his feet and froze staring off at the forest.
Ella looked around frantically to see why he had stopped. Susan and Caspian rode closer and quickly dismounted their horse.
"Does his highness need a respite?" Miraz asked.
"Five minutes?" Peter said, obviously in pain.
"Three," Miraz snapped before limping towards his comrades.
Edmund rushed out and picked up Peter's helmet. Peter made his way over to Ella, Susan, and Caspian. "Lucy?" he asked.
"She got through, with a little help," Susan said glancing at Caspian.
"Thanks," Peter offered.
"You were busy," Caspian replied softly.
"You better get up there, just in case. I don't expect the Telmarines will keep their word." Peter said to Susan.
Susan hugged Peter but pulled away when he gasped in pain. "Sorry."
"It's all right," Peter said softly, glancing at Ella.
"Be careful," Susan said made her way toward the how. "Keep smiling," Edmund ordered quickly.
Peter smiled broadly and thrust his sword into the air quickly. Ella smiled at the Narnians before turning back to Peter. "Sit down we need to check your shoulder," Ella said softly.
Peter sat down on the stool and stared at the ground. Caspian took Peter's shield but froze when Peter groaned in pain. "I think it's dislocated," Peter said to Edmund.
Caspian moved aside and let Edmund look after his brother. "What do you think happens back home if you die here?" Peter asked. Caspian, Ella, and Edmund stopped moving and looked at one another and Peter. No one knew what happened, but Ella doubted you went back if you died.
"You know you've always been there and I've never really-" Peter groaned loudly as Edmund popped his shoulder back in place.
"Save it for later," Edmund ordered before moving away.
Ella stepped next to Peter quickly. Miraz was standing up to start the fight again. Peter rose too and glanced at Ella. "Don't stop fighting," she said softly so only he could hear.
"I won't, will you do something for me?" Peter replied quickly.
Ella heard Miraz mumble something about young love, but ignored it. "Anything," she said.
"Join the archers, you'll be safer there," Peter asked.
Ella nodded quickly and took a step toward the How. She paused and turned back to Peter. She pressed her lips against his in a soft kiss. "Be careful," Ella ordered before running to join Susan.
When Ella emerged from the How she stood next to Susan. The girls glanced briefly at one another before returning their attention to the fight. "You told him," Susan asked.
"Yes. I had to everyone knew but him," Ella said as Miraz pulled Peter's sword from his hands.
The fight continued but from the overhang it was difficult to see who was winning or losing. Susan grabbed Ella's hand when Peter fell against the rocks, but both girls cheered when he brought Miraz to his knees.
Peter appeared to be giving Miraz another respite as he walked back toward Edmund and Caspian. Miraz rose to his feet and swung his sword at Peter's back. "No, look out Peter," Ella shouted.
Peter twisted the sword out of Miraz's hand and stabbed him. The king dropped to his knees and the Narnians erupted in cheers. Peter hesitated on killing Miraz. Ella could see that Miraz was speaking to Peter.
"What is he doing," Ella demanded angrily. She gasped when Peter held out the sword to Caspian. Peter handed the sword to Caspian and walked over to Edmund.
Ella squeezed Susan's hand reassuringly as Caspian stood in front of Miraz. Ella wished there were a way they could hear what was happening. Ella jumped when Caspian yelled and stabbed his uncle's sword into the ground.
Caspian spoke briefly to his uncle then turned back toward the how. The Narnians erupted in cheers as Caspian joined Peter and Edmund. Ella was the only one still watching the Telmarines.