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Note: Ok, finally, what you've all been waiting for... Susan and Lucy's story comes back in! YAY! But you may want to read the Peter and Edmund's story first, in fact it's STRONGLY suggested! This comes into play a while after their part. And this one was VERY interesting to write! I hope you like it!
When Calormene's Attack
Chapter 4. Battle Approaches
Susan's POV
"You have 2 visitors." one of the guards said. Lucy and I were huddled in the corner, where we spent most of our time. They rarely fed us, so it was either here or sleep. I nodded my head, as if I head a choice. The two men who tried to help us walked in.
"Thank you." they said to the guard before he walked away. They walked up to us.
"I hope we didn't injure you to badly." Lucy said.
"We're fine now." they replied.
"Good" Lucy said with a sheepish smile.
"We're fine. We deserved it anyway. How are you feeling?" one of them asked.
"I'm fine. Much better, thank you for asking." she said once again finding the ground interesting. For some reason she couldn't look one of them in the eyes. And I had to point out to myself that he was quit handsome, and that he couldn't stare her in the eyes as well. I know she's 15 and is old enough to have a courtier, but NOT a calormene.
I had to stop this. "Would you stop flirting with my sister! I will not allow her to court a Calormene!" I yelled being front about it.
"Susan!" Lucy said.
"Oh stop it! I see the looks your sending each other!" I said.
"Um, may I say something?" the one who wasn't flirting with Lucy said.
"Yes." I said.
"We're not Calormene's" he said.
"What?" I asked quit shocked.
"We're Archenlanders, but our family got in a feud with some other Archenlanders and we moved to Calormene a year ago. They kidnapped us from our homes and threatened our family's if we didn't help. We used to be very close with Narnian's. I believe you may know Tumnus?" he said.
"Oh yes! Mr. Tumnus!" Lucy exclaimed.
He smiled. "We got alone greatly with him." he replied.
This definitely changed my point of view. Maybe I could approve it after all.
"But this isn't the reason we came." the other said. This made Lucy's eyes drop back to the ground. I covered up quickly.
"What is the reason then?" I asked.
"Battle is coming, to get you back, we've gotten them to agree that you can come and fight with your country. Do you wish to or not?" he asked. I looked at Lucy and I could tell by the determination on her face she wanted to. But she was still extremely weak from the stab wound.
"Lucy! You can't! Your still weak!" I exclaimed.
"I've been weaker than this and fought." she said.
"I don't know." I said.
"Please Su! PLEASE!" she said. She pulled out her pout. I usually didn't fall for it but for some reason it was working. It was Peter who fell for it, and occasionally Edmund. "Please!" she pleaded again.
"Oh, alright" I said "tell them we'll be coming to battle." They nodded their heads. "Oh but before you go, might we have your names?" I asked.
"Lawrence." said the one who seemed to like Lucy.
"Larry" the other said.
"I'm guessing your twins?" I asked.
"Pherternal but yes." they replied. I nodded my head.
"You can't fight in those dresses, can you?" Larry asked. I looked down. I shook my head. "Hold on one minute." he said. He whispered something to Lawrence.
"Do you think they would fit?" Lawrence asked.
"I'm hoping. Stay here with them." he said.
"Wait. What?" Lawrence asked. But it was to late because Larry ran out.
"What are you two talking about?" I asked.
"Our sisters, ones about your age" he said looking at me "ones about your age" he said looking at Lucy "surely you heard of the battle not to long ago between the two sides in Calormene?" he asked. Lucy and I nodded our heads. It had been about a month ago. "Our sisters fought, actually they were forced, and they had to wear shorter dresses to get around easier. They came about their knees and we're hoping they can fit you so you can fight side by side with your brothers." he replied.
"About our knees" I said a little unsure. I remembered when we came to Narnia I wore a skirt about at my knees, but I was used to long dresses by now. Though Lucy didn't seem to mind. Larry came running back in.
"Ok, here they are. They were right where we left them." he said out of breath. I took the one he handed me. It was nice looking, I had to admit. "Would you like us to leave so you can try them on now in case they don't fit, and maybe someone can alter them?" Larry asked. I nodded my head. They stepped out of the room and Lucy and I quickly changed. They fit perfectly. They didn't deserve to be wasted in battle because they were absolutely beautiful, and they flattered both of our figures perfectly. They would be wonderful to wear around Cair, and I was surprised they had been used to wear to battle because they were without flaw. We called Lawrence, and Larry back in and Lawrence's mouth dropped. It made me clench my jaw that he was starring at my sister.
"Your drooling." Larry said smirking.
"Oh." Lawrence said coming back to himself.
"They fit nicely." Larry said.
"Do you like them?" Lawrence asked. Lucy nodded her head. It took me a moment before I nodded my head.
"Now... there's only one more thing that needs to be settled." Larry said.
"What's that?" I asked.
"Bow, sword, or both?" he replied.
"Sword for me" Lucy replied.
"Since I don't have MY bow, sword" I replied. He nodded his head. So everything was settled. We were going to battle the next day.