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Chapter 13
LUCY'S POV
It had been eight days since Lucy had been permanently living in Narnia. She cried occasionally, thinking of her siblings. She could imagine the look on Peter's face must have been horrible, when Edmund told him that his baby sister would never return, and that she would not return because she was in love with a man five years older than her. Even though Peter and Caspian seemed to be on good terms when Peter left Narnia for the last time, but now, however, Lucy knew that Peter must have gone back to hating him. And Susan, oh Susan. What could she possibly think of her now? Possibly a backstabber? A tramp? It must be something along these lines because Susan herself had feelings for Caspian when they all first met him, feelings that were returned. Lucy knew that. Lucy could only pray to Aslan that her sister would not hold a grudge against her for loving the man she once fancied. The worst of all these thoughts, however, were that her mother and father must think something horrible had happened to her. Lucy let out a sob as she thought of them speaking with the police, trying to find their baby girl. She could see the image in her mind of her mother crying herself to sleep at night. Lucy tried not to let these thought wreck her happiness. She knew that she would not have been able to be without Caspian if she had chosen to return to England with Edmund and Eustace. She tried to hide her tears from him when they came. Thankfully they came when she was on her own, for she never felt sadness when she was around Caspian. But one night, he had knocked on the door while she was crying. At the sound, he barged in before she could even collect herself. He had picked her up into his arms, murmuring words of comfort.
"Lucy, please let me do something. If you wish, I'll call for Aslan, and see if there is a way to get you back. Please," Lucy's heart broke at the thought. She knew Caspian must love her if he was willing to give her up just so she would not cry. She tried to calm him, whiping her tears away with shaky hands and trying to give him a smile.
"No, Caspian. You know that is not what I want. If I wanted to be in England I would have gone with Edmund and Eustace. Besides, it's too late now. I'm here forever," Caspian gave her a pained expression. "Which is what I want." Caspian had sighed, pulling her back. He had begun to kiss her track of tears and tickling her, making her laugh. After being with him for a while, she had forgotten all of her worries.
After that incident, Lucy tried her hardest to never let Caspian catch her in distress again. She hated hurting him. Besides, she wanted to be here. She found that her dreams were filled with images of them together, eventually married and with a family. She would always wake up with flushed cheeks when she would have dreams that were less than innocent. Lucy sighed as she pushed all of these thoughts from her mind, dressing for the day. She laughed as she picked out her outfit from Caspian's drawers, finding it difficult every day because he was a right size bigger than her. Eventually she found a maroon shirt to tuck into black pants, with the usual belts that she wore to make everything fitted. Barefoot as always, Lucy exited the cabin and dashed up the stairs that led above deck. A smile broke across her face as little Adam ran up to her excitedly.
"Queen Lucy! Queen Lucy!"
"Yes, Adam?" She asked with a laugh as he came to fast at her, bumping her a little. He was bopping up and down with joy. Caspian walked up behind him, amused.
"King Caspian said were gonna be at the Lone Islands in two days!" Lucy laughed, a little suprised. Caspian had said it would take two weeks at least.
"That's wonderful, sweetie," Adam blushed and turned to look at the line for food. He turned back to her sweetly.
"Would you like me to hold a spot in line for you, Queen Lucy?" Caspian chuckled, it was obvious of the little boy's crush on her. Lucy giggled and nodded, thanking him. He ran away to stand in line. Lucy turned to Caspian, confused.
"Two days? Caspian I thought you said it would take at least two weeks to reach the Lone Islands?"
"We've made great time, the winds have been excellent. Drinian spotted Coriakin's island early this morning. It only took us two days to reach there from the Lone Islands," He spoke excitedly, but Lucy felt fear in her voice.
"Do we have to see the passengers ashore?" She watched realization come to his eyes. He took her hands in his, speaking genuinely.
"Lucy, nothing will happen to you. We demolished the slave trade, remember? Adam was telling me last night that he wanted you to meet his mother. That little boy has a crush on you. There is nothing to fear, Lucy. Besides, I'll be with you the whole time," Lucy nodded, still a little scared but slightly reassured. She saw Caspian give her a concerned look. She did not hide her feelings well. "I can find that man and beat the snot out of him again if you wish?" He was joking, even know she knew he would love to actually do that, seeing that she had to step in herself the last time Caspian faced the man who bought her. She gave a half hearted laugh and leaned into him as he pulled her in. He brushed his lips over her forehead before moving them to her ear. "I would never let anything like that happen to you. I've told you that," Lucy sighed, deep down she knew that was true, she just did not want to look into the eyes of that retched man again. She thanked Caspian, kissing his cheek before pulling him to join her in line for breakfast behind Adam. Lucy smiled at the young boy, wanting to make conversation so that she could stop thinking about the fears clouding her mind.
"So Caspian tells me you want to introduce me to your mother?" Adam blushed, nodding nervously.
"Yes, you'll like her. She's very pretty, like you!" He blushed deeper at the last part, Lucy had a feeling he had not meant to let it out. Caspian chuckled in her ear behind her and Lucy smiled warmly.
"Well I can't wait to meet her," She reached forward, rubbing a bit of dirt off his cheek before gesturing to him to take the food that was being held out to him. They had made their way to the food. She leaned back to Caspian.
"I think you're right, he does have a crush on me," She said in an amused tone. Caspian squeezed her hand.
"Well what right-minded boy would not?" She rolled her eyes as he kissed her cheek and they took their breakfast.
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CASPIAN'S POV
Caspian sat below deck in the study with Drinian, discussing the plan as to how they would get all of the rescue passengers from the ship to the island when they dropped anchor the morning after next, seeing as they only had a few small boats. Eventually, they decided that there would have to be a crew member on each boat that would be able to make several trips back and forth until everyone was ashore. After the problem was solved, Caspian sighed in contentment, leaning back into his chair and closing his eyes lazily.
"Quite happy now that you're with the little Queen, are you?" Caspian did not open his eyes, only smiled to show his agreement. It was true, life could not get better. At the mention of Lucy, Caspian could not wait to go to her cabin to say goodnight, and hold her in his arms and feel those soft lips once more...
"Well, there may be a problem." Caspian popped one eye open with a raised eyebrow before sighing, and sitting up straight to give the captain a questioning look.
"There is always a problem according to you, Drinian. But, if you must, out with it," Drinian gave the King a glare before sitting on the edge of the desk and folding his hands in his lap. In addition to being the captain of the Dawn Treader, Drinian also held a seat as one of Caspian's royal advisors, a fact that Caspian withheld from Lucy. Sometimes the two got under one another's skin, and he did not know how she would react when she learned that a man she disagreed with so often was helping making decisions regarding her favorite land.
"Have you forgotten that Cair Paravel is hosting the men of Archenland for a month after we arrive, to discuss border negotiations?" Caspian nodded with a sigh, rolling his eyes. Narnia allied with Archenland, whose border lied just south of Narnia. Just before the departure of the Dawn Treader, however, a few drunken men of the Anvard government thought it funny in their state to burn the homes of a few Narnian dwarves whose house sat just within the Narnian border.
"What is your point?"
"Remember, your majesty, the men of Archenland believe that any woman is fair game until she is actually betrothed." Caspian shot him a glare, as if his Lucy was an trophy to be won. "Forgive me, but because an agreement was signed with King Frank VI and High King Peter in the Golden Age saying that this was true for both nations regarding their women. We both know she will catch the men's eyes," Caspian stood, towering over the captain who was still sitting down.
"I am King, I will change the law if I must." Drinian shook his head.
"It is not able to be changed, it has been attempted before. High King Peter wrote that in himself," Caspian cursed Lucy's eldest brother inwardly for making up such a ridiculous law. He then remembered, though, Lucy telling him once of Peter's love for an Archenland princess who was courting with a man of her land. Lucy told him of how Peter acted irrationally, and signed the document out of a jealous rage in order to hopefully win the heart of the girl. In the end, however, the princess had long been in love with her fiance and married him as planned. Caspian felt his hands start to shake as he remembered another thing about Archenland men: they would be with a woman more than twenty years younger. In fact, that's how they preffered it! Caspian didn't want a teenage boy Lucy's age even looking at her, let alone a forty year old man trying to be with her. Drinian gave him a sympathetic look.
"We both know that in the end, Lucy will choose you. She already had chosen you, she just has to deal with suitors." Caspian sighed, how would he tell Lucy? He knew her reaction without even having to speak with her. This would not sit well with the little Queen. This isn't alright with me either! He spoke lowly, but thanked Drinian for the warning before exiting the study, making his way to Lucy to tell her the bad news.
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"No. I refuse. Absolutely not." Lucy said firmly, plopping down on the bed and crossing her arms over her chest angrily. "I didn't even like having suitors back when I was eighteen! So I certainly don't want some hairy middle-aged man drooling all over me. It's gross," Caspian sighed, he sat down beside her and took her hand in his own. She remained looking cross, but leaned into him slightly.
"Do you really think I am okay with this? There's nothing I can do, Lucy. You have your brother to thank." He would have felt bad for the last comment if it was not absolutely true. How could Peter pass this sort of law? Especially when he had two younger sisters living in the castle at the time. Idiot. Lucy looked sort of put off about the insult to her brother, but said nothing. They both knew it was true. In an instant, her eyes turned to disgust and fear.
"Those men are horrid, Caspian! They always have been! They prefer their wives to be much younger, so that they can please them even when they are too old to perform. They're constantly drunk and absolutely dreadful company! I really don't want to, Caspian," He felt a tug at his heart as she looked up at him with big eyes, asking him to help her.
"Lucy, you don't have to worry about-," He said the next part very lowly, "pleasing anyone. There is nothing that says you are required to give them your company in that way, and I will make it very clear that they are not to touch you." As he finished, he reached for her and pulled her to him possesively. If they as much as even mention it, I will tear them apart. He held her so that her back was too him, and his arms were wrapped around her waist. He could feel how tense she was as she leaned into his chest, staring at the golden carving of Aslan on the wall. Caspian hated seeing her this way, and consented to calm her by placing soft kisses on her neck. He smiled as she leaned her head to the side, exposing her neck more to give him better access. She obviously liked it.
"Caspian?"
"Hmm?" He hummed as he continued his assault on her soft skin.
"The same law does not go for men too, right?" He stopped, pulling her so that she faced him more. His eyebrows pushed together in confusion. She sighed before going on. "I mean, the women of Archenland aren't allowed to pursue you while we are courting?" He chuckled, jealous Lucy.
"No. The same does not go for men. I'm very glad it does not," She giggled as he poked at her sides and nuzzled into her neck. "Archenland women are absolutely vapid. Besides, no woman can compare to you." She laughed harder and tried to break free as he tickled her. "Speaking of which, I will make it very clear to all of the men that we are courting, as well as making it very clear how badly I can hurt them." Her melodic laugh filled his ears, sending chills down his spine. He went back to work on her neck, pulling her tighter when he heard her moan. After a while he could no longer deny himself the feeling of her lips, so her turned her roughly around in his lap so that she was now straddling him. Lucy whimpered as his tounge dipped into her mouth, wanting to taste her again. He lifted her slightly so that he could lay her on her back, hovering over her. He only now realized that she was already wearing one of his shirts for bed, and that her legs were exposed. The shirt rode up as they continued, exposing the milky skin resting upon shapely legs. He let one hand reach down and run over her thigh, wanting to feel the skin. She pulled her lips from his and placed a kiss on his jaw before moving to his throat. He groaned as her little teeth sunk into his skin, sucking gently. As she did this, she let the hand that was not lost in his hair travel down his chest. Lower, making his heart beat in excitement. Something snapped inside him as he grabbed her hand, halting it.
"Lucy," He growled in warning. "Stop." He heard her huff in annoyance before she pulled her hand from his and wrapped it around his neck. He rested his head on her shoulder for a while, getting a hold on his breathing. Finally in control, he kissed the bare skin of her shoulder poking out of her nightgown before picking up his head to look at her face. Her cheeks were tinted with a flush of pink at her embarassment. Her lips looked perfect as they were red and plump from his kisses, urging him to take them again. He kissed her once tenderly before speaking.
"I'm sorry," She nodded, and he hoped that she realized that he would love to continue, but he stopped them for the best. He wrapped an arm securely under her back before lifting her to a sitting position, supporting himself on his knees as he leaned down and kissed her forehead once more. "I should go. I'll see you in the morning." She only nodded again, he sighed before giving her a sly grin and tickling her stomach. He grinned and watched as she tried to hold back her laughter but eventually went into a fit of giggles.
"Oh! Stop it! Please!" Caspian laughed and halted, pulling her forward into a bone crushing hug. He spoke into her hair.
"I love you," He heard her sigh and felt her body relax.
"I love you too. Goodnight." He bid her goodnight and took her lips once more before painfully pulling himself away. He let her settle herself under the blankets before kissing her forehead and blowing out the candle on her bedside table, leaving her.
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