Chapter 5

I found myself in my bed the next morning. The sun shone brightly, forcing me to wake up and remembering my mission today. It was to see this Aslan person, and ask him why the hell do I have dreams about a mysterious stranger who turns out to be king, yes king, of Narnia, a place I have never in my 18 years of existence heard of. And why I feel this peculiar attraction towards him. It is like I don't know him, yet I need him?

Anyways, I rolled out of bed and put on one of the dresses that were in the cupboard. It was a canary yellow dress with a slit up one side. It was a beautiful gown fit for a queen. Beside it lay a note.

Good morning Erin

I hope you slept well

I shall meet you in the Great hall at noon.

There are some important people I want you to meet

Aslan will also be here

Love Peter

I got ready and had the tea and bread set out for me and made my way to the Great hall; hoping for some answers.

As I entered I didn't know what to do. Should I bow? I asked myself, pushing the large door open. Peter walked forward and bent his head to my ear "Good morning Erin," he whispered causing involuntary shivers to run down my body. I wrapped my arms around his waist and put my ear to his chest; listening to the calming thumps of his heart. Bowing is not done, I said making a mental note. I inhaled deeply, remembering his masculine scent of cinnamon and, I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but it was all Peter.

"Stop monopolizing the guest!" said a baritone voice from behind us. Peter turned us around to meet three new faces. "This is Edmund, an ass of a brother" said Peter earning a slap on the arm from a woman who stood next to him. Edmund had shaggy black hair that fell into his sapphire eyes-exactly like his brother. He stood tall at about 6 feet, almost as tall as his brother. Edmund gave me a cheeky grin. "Stop being mean Peter" said the same women. She had glossy brown hair which flew to her shoulders; she wasn't as tall as her brothers but she had an air of superiority that showed she was a queen. "My names Susan." She said and clutched my hand. "I told you that dress would look fantastic on her" said the other girl. She seemed much younger and was very child like. She had the same blond streaks as Peter but they seemed darker. "I'm Lucy. I know we are going to be the best of friends." She said and gave me a tight squeeze. "Hey don't kill Erin!" said Peter as he gently removed me from Lucy's arms. He swung his arm gently around my waist and guided me to the round table that lay in the centre of the large room.

He pulled out my chair and sat next to him; his hand holding mine lightly on his knee. I was still very confused about us. Was there even an us? I like him, sure who wouldn't. He has gorgeous eyes, really cool hair and his body is amazing. Not to mention that he's caring and compassionate and has a sense of openness that allows anyone to confidently talk to him. He can also be very unselfish and humble. Peter is like the exact replica of the princes little girls dream of; they come and whisk you away as the sun sets. He patted my hand and murmured in my ear "You seem to be in a world of your own? Are you ok?" I nodded quickly, realising that I hadn't been paying attention. He softly kissed the top of my head, as I tuned in to the conversation taking place between Edmund and Susan.

They were discussing the wedding of their good friend Prince Caspian to Ramandu's Daughter. "They are going to have a beautiful wedding on Ramandu's Island next month", said Susan with a faraway glint in her eye. "I'm looking forward to that, the island is truly magnificent" piped in Lucy.

"Yes, being a best man, I will need to be there soon to help set up the wedding" boasted Edmund.

"All right, Edmund, no need to show off," stated peter. Everyone broke off into their own conversations; Peter was fascinated by my hair and couldn't keep his hands off it. I played with the free hand that was still grasping mine.

The door burst open and there walked in a huge lion. Panic evident on my face; I looked at the rest of the Pevensie family, they were all walking towards it. "Peter," I said as he began to walk past me, "that's a lion, most people I know are meant to walk, or even better, run away from that" I grasped his hand tightly between my own. "This is Aslan." He said looking straight into my eyes.

"I think it's time I talked with Erin. Come child, let's take a walk in the garden" the lion growled softly, with amusement in his eyes. The fear had me glued to my place, my eyes as wide as marbles. "Don't worry," sighed Peter into my ear. "He won't bite, unless you're the white which" he teased.

"Ha, I'm dying of laughter" I mocked, causing the room to burst into laughter. He kissed my hair and said, "Go." I walked out following the Lion to the grounds.

"Erin, Daughter of Eve, I'm sure you have some questions to ask me" said the great lion.

"Err, yes I do. Firstly, you were the lion that guided me the night I got here?" I asked

"Yes I was, I lead you here to Peter. I also instructed Mrs Gerard and her daughter to send you to me."

"They were the shop keepers"

"Yes, on Earth right now, you are in your classes living your normal life. Human you doesn't know about Narnia."

"So, this is a dream?" I questioned.

"No this is where you choose. Do you want to live with Peter in Narnia? Or do you want to go back to Ireland?"

"What about my family?"

"They can come visit you whenever they want."

"Oh. The dreams. Why was I having them? The same one, with Peter?" I asked turning red and looking away.

"It was my way of getting you prepared to come here."

"Why am I here?"

"An evil is a rising rapidly. Jadis, the white witch, has been resurrected. She is becoming more powerful as we speak. When the time comes you are going to have to kill her."

"Why me? What about Lucy or Susan, cant they?"

"Ever since you were born, you were special. You have been prepared to stab her, when the time comes, you will use this." He gave me a short grey dagger with intricate Celtic patterns. "You must not, and I stress this, tell Peter. He will refuse to let you battle. I know him."

"Why am I having, erm, feelings towards Peter?"

"You and Peter may not know it now, but your souls have been entwined before the sands of time. Peter and you are going to become the greatest rulers Time has ever seen. So will your children."

I flushed red at that comment, children? I asked myself. I don't even know if I love him, let alone children.

"You may not believe me now, but the love you two will share will be the greatest. Enough, I may have given more away then I should have"

"Thank you Aslan. You have given me a great deal to think about"

"I trust you will be staying then?"

"Yes for now. Could you tell my parents?"

"They already know. Good Bye Daughter of Eve". He said, and vanished with the strong breeze that followed.

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