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.
18 -The River-
The Narnians raced through the woods and arrived on the shore of the river right behind the Telmarine army. They had stopped in front of the bridge and were watching someone come toward them.
"Is that Lucy," Ella demanded quietly glancing from Susan to Peter. "What is she doing?"
Lucy pulled out her dagger and stood bravely before the Telmarine army challenging them to cross the river.
Ella gasped in wonder as Aslan joined Lucy on the bridge. Neither moved as the Telmarine army made their way through the water and across the bridge. A single roar brought the Telmarines to a halt seconds later.
Ella tightened her grip on her sword and glanced up the river. Telmarines were rushing back toward land as a wave crashed down the river toward them. A massive man rose out of the water drowning the leader of the army and forcing total surrender.
Narnians stood watch as the Telmarine soldiers handed over the weapons and horses. Peter, Edmund, Susan, Ella, and Caspian waded across the river to Aslan and Lucy.
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Caspian and dropped down onto one knee, bowing before Aslan. Ella glanced at them, she grinned sheepishly at Lucy and Aslan before bowing too. "Rise Kings and Queens of Narnia," Aslan ordered softly.
Peter, Edmund, and Susan rose smiling happily at Aslan. Ella and Caspian did not move. Ella was not a queen of Narnia. She wasn't entirely sure she wanted to be one though.
"All of you," Aslan said.
"I do not think I am ready," Caspian replied softly.
"It's for that very reason I know you are," Aslan said.
Caspian rose slowly, but Ella remained on her knees. "I am not a queen," Ella explained quickly.
"Perhaps not, but you defend those who have no one else. You fight for a country you know little of. You willing put your life in danger to help the people of this kingdom and to help your friends. Rise Queen Ella the Courageous," Aslan said.
Ella rose quickly and smiled brightly at Peter and the rest of the Pevensies. Strange music halted their celebration. The mice warriors passed the group carrying Reepicheep on a gurney.
Lucy rushed forward once Reepicheep was set on the ground and gave him some cordial. Reepicheep stirred and began sitting up slowly.
"Thank you, your majesty," the mouse said as he rose to his feet. "Oh, Hail Aslan. It is a great honor to be in your, oh I am completely out of continence. I must crave your indulgence for appearing in this unseemly fashion."
The mouse knight had lost his tail in the battle and was completely out of sorts without it. "Perhaps a drop more," Reepicheep asked Lucy hopefully.
"I don't think it does that," Lucy said sadly.
"You could have a go," Reepicheep suggested. "Have you done research on this? I will be your first willing test subject!"
"It becomes you well small one," Aslan said with a laugh.
"All the same great King, I regret that I must withdraw for a tail is the honor and glory of a mouse," Reepicheep replied presenting his sword to Aslan.
"Perhaps you think to much of your honor friend," Aslan suggested.
"Well its not just the honor, its also great for balance and climbing and grabbing things," Reepicheep explained.
"May it please your High Majesty we will not bear the shame of wearing an honor denied to our Chief," one of the mice knights said. The knights dutifully pulled their swords out and prepared to cut off their own tails.
"Not for the sake of your dignity but for the love of your people," Aslan said easily.
Ella gasped as Reepicheep's tail grew back. "Look," Reepicheep exclaimed. "Thank you, thank you my liege I will treasure it always. From this day forward it will serve as a great reminder of my huge humility."
Ella chuckled softly and glanced briefly at Peter. "Now where is this dear little friend you've told me so much about," Aslan asked cutting off Ella.
Trumpkin turned slowly and approached Aslan carefully. He knelt before Aslan and dipped his head. Aslan roared loudly at the dwarf causing him to jump.
"Do you see him now," Lucy asked.