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.
-The Call-
"Narnia belongs to the Narnians just as it does to man. Any Telemarines that want to stay and live in peace are welcome to, but for any of you who wish Aslan will return you to the land of our forefathers," Caspian explained.
Ella stood between Peter and Susan watching the crowd. Peter refused to let go of her hand. They were both dreading having to say goodbye. Edmund and Lucy were completely unaware of their impending departure.
"It's been generations since we left Telmar," one man pointed out.
"We're not referring to Telmar. Your ancestors were seafaring brigands, pirates run aground on an island. There they found a cave, a rare chasm that brought them here from their world. The same world as our Kings and Queens," Aslan explained. "It is to that island I can return you. It is a good place for any who wish to make a new start."
"I will go," the Telmarine general said. "I will accept the offer."
Caspian bowed to the general as he made his way through the crowd. The general returned his bow as Miraz's wife spoke. "So will we," she said.
"Because you have spoken first, your future in that world shall be good," Aslan said. He breathed his blessing on the party then turned to the tree behind Caspian. It twisted around, splitting it's trunk and creating an archway.
The party approached slowly and disappeared as they walked underneath it. Ella joined the rest of the crowd in gasps. "How do we know that he is not sending us to our deaths," another man demanded.
"Sire, if my example can be of any service I will take eleven mice through with no delay," Reepicheep said as he stepped forward.
Peter glanced at Ella and Susan before meeting Aslan's gaze. "We'll go," Peter volunteered.
"We will," Edmund asked in surprise.
"Come on, times up," Peter said to Ella and Susan. "After all we're not really needed here anymore." Peter presented his sword to a shocked Caspian.
"I will look after it until you return," Caspian promised as he took the sword.
"I'm afraid that's just it," Susan said slowly. "We're not coming back." Susan glanced away from Caspian when he realized what she meant.
"We're not," Lucy asked earnestly.
"You two are, at least I think he means you to," Peter explained. He took Ella's hand again and smiled at her.
"But why? Did they do something wrong," Lucy asked.
"Quite the opposite dear one but all things have their time," Aslan replied. "Your brother and sister have learned what they can from this world now it is time for them to live in their own."
Peter released Ella's hand and stepped over to Lucy. "Its all right Lou. Its not what I thought it would be but its all right. One day you'll see too, come on," Peter explained.
Lucy took his arm and followed Peter over to the Narnians to say their goodbyes. Edmund trailed behind them slowly. Ella watched Susan as she crossed to Caspian.
"I'm glad I came back," Susan said softly.
"I wish we had more time together," Caspian replied.
"It never would have worked anyway," Susan said with a smile.
"Why not," Caspian asked a hurt expression on his face.
"I am thirteen hundred years older than you," Susan explained. She started to walk away but faltered slightly. She glanced briefly at Ella who nodded and winked at her. Susan spun back around and kissed Caspian. She pulled away after a moment and Caspian hugged her tightly.
"Are you sure when I'm older I'll understand," Lucy asked Peter.
"I'm older and I think don't want to understand," Edmund said with a laugh.
Susan pulled away from Caspian and smiled at him one last time. Peter studied Caspian closely before speaking again. "You'll look after her until she returns," Peter asked nodding to Ella.
"She is staying," Caspian, Lucy, and Edmund asked in surprise.
"There is a task that I need Ella to complete before she can return to England," Aslan explained.
"I will make it my personal mission to see that your lady is returned to you safe and unharmed," Caspian said bowing his head to Peter.
Peter nodded once and turned to Ella. She smiled at him sadly and threw herself into his arms. "It'll be easy for you," she whispered. "I'll only be gone a few seconds, minutes maybe. I'll have to spend days or weeks without you."
Peter's grip tightened on her as he spoke, "Remember what you said to me at the duel, you told me to not stop fighting. You're the reason I didn't stop, you can't stop either."
"I won't," Ella replied before pulling away slightly. She kissed Peter gently. Edmund coughed loudly from beside them causing the kiss to end. "You'll look after him for me Ed? Don't let him do anything foolish while I'm gone," Ella said easily.
"You have my word as a King," Edmund replied before hugging Ella. She turned to Susan once Edmund released her.
"You'll look after him for me," Susan asked glancing at Caspian.
"I'll thrash any girl that comes near him," Ella said with a laugh. She hugged Susan quickly and turned to Lucy.
Lucy smiled at her sadly and hugged her tight. "My cordial is in my room, you can have it," Lucy whispered.
"Thanks Lou, I promise I won't be gone long," Ella whispered back. She finished her goodbyes and stepped away from the Pevensies. "I'll be back before you know it."
Edmund led the way through the archway back to England. Peter walked through backward never taking his eyes off Ella. Lucy paused briefly and gazed at Aslan before walking through behind Susan.
Ella swallowed hard when they disappeared from sight. "You will see them again soon dear one," Aslan said soothingly.
Ella nodded once and turned back to look at the remaining Telemarines and Narnians. "I pledge my service to you King Caspian," Ella said dropping into a deep curtsy. She rose slowly and smiled at Caspian. "Long live the King."
"Long live the King," the crowd echoed loudly.
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Lucy stared behind her at what had once been Narnia but was now a crowded train station. No one had noticed them disappearing or re-appearing. They had been gone a matter of seconds.
The train whistled to a stop and Peter glanced around anxiously. The doors to the train slid open and people climbed on and off it.
"Where is she," Peter asked trying not to panic.
"Give her another minute Pete," Edmund said, sounding more calm than he felt.
"Aren't you coming Phyllis," a boy called from inside the train.
The Pevensies gathered their luggage and Ella's. Edmund was digging through his bag looking for something as he stepped onto the train. "You don't think there is anyway we can get back," Edmund asked. The others stared at him in confusion.
"I left my new torch in Narnia," He explained.
The others laughed softly at Edmund. "Well it's a good thing I brought it back for you," a voice said as it joined the group.
The Pevensies sighed in relief as Peter grabbed Ella in a hug. She handed Edmund his torch and laughed at Peter. "I told you I would only be gone a few minutes," she reminded him.
"What did you have to do," Peter demanded.
"How is Caspian," Susan asked quickly.
"Are you all right," Lucy asked.
"What's Narnia like now," Edmund shot out.
Ella laughed and wrapped an arm around Peter's waist. Ella let her memories grow stronger and stronger until they were before her eyes. "I'll have to tell you about my task later, because it is a very long story. Caspian is doing wonderfully as king. I'm fine, Caspian and Aslan kept me safe."
"What about Narnia," Edmund demanded in a low voice.
"What's Narnia," the boy who had spoken to Susan earlier asked.
Ella and the Pevensies looked at him before exchanging glances. "If I told you, you wouldn't believe me," Ella finally said. "You would never believe me."
Don't freak out, this isn't the end! There will be a sequel that will tell what Ella had to do while she was in Narnia without the Pevensie's.