Back with another Chapter. So sorry for being so late with this chapter, I have had a really busy life. My best friends sister died and it has been really hard. So sorry for taking so long. Anyway have fun with this chapter.

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Caspian's P.O.V

As the last guests exit the ball room Lucy grabs my arm and runs toward the exit that her siblings had used only minutes before. As our journey towards Peter's study began I couldn't help but think of the worst possible explanation for this sudden message from our neighbours. There were many things we had discussed these last two years, many decisions that we made that they disagreed with. Calormen and Narnia always had a stressed relationship; I just have no idea as to what this could be about.

As we turned the last corner I was shocked at how many of our war generals were in the hall outside of Pete's study. The generals, who were still all in their show uniform with their medals on full display, were all in deep conversation with one another. Noticing us they all suddenly got strangely quiet, as we walked by them all each bowed in turn and picked up their conversation where they had left off.

As the dwarven guard opened the door to Peter's study and announced us to our fellow monarchs the reason for the generals hit me.

"We are at war." Those four simple words from Edmund shock my very soul, in a bad way. The three monarchs explained all they could. They all had no idea why, they were as baffled as I was.

"Wait! Don't you remember the colorman dignitaries who asked for an audience with us last week? They had said that Lady Darnel was now a adviser to the Tisroc. Lady Darnel hates us after Peter refused her advances at the mid-summers eve ball. They had come to warn us but we dismissed them saying we were too busy with my birthday preparations." Lucy said interrupting our conversation.

Her brothers looked at her with surprise not very well hidden in their eyes. They seem to have forgotten that very important piece of information.

"Why of course Lu. Your right, I had forgotten about that. But why would she convince the Tisroc to declare war on us after Pete refused her once." Edmund asked always being the logical of the four.

" Because that wasn't the first time I had refused her. At the victory ball after out battle with Miraz I refused and many time after that to. So it makes sense and her younger sister is married to the Tisroc favourite son, she has leverage in the Colorman court, she could convince them to do anything I am sure of it. She is quite the seducer"

As we let Peter's word sink in. He stood up from his desk chair and headed to his book shelve. He stood there looking at the leather bound books studying the titles closely. Obviously searching for a specific book. As he knelt down to look at the lower shelve of the case I caught Lucy's eye. She seemed to have a look mixed between distraught and braveness. I made my way over to where she was sitting, in one of the comfortable chairs in front of Peter's desk. Just as I was about to ask her what was wrong Pete stood up with a worn book in his hand.

"This is the history of wars between Colorman and Narnia, I would like you to study it Ed. Study it and tell me how we won before. And don't make any jokes about how old I am since I can't remember. Su take Lucy out of here and help her with her gifts and make sure our guests are comfortable. Caspian you come with me, were going to have a long discussion with our generals. We need to be prepared" Peter finished giving off directions and everyone leapt in to action to do as they were told.

As Lucy left the room she caught my eye. Her eyes told me a story of a young girl whose birthday had been ruined by an annoying country to the south and how disappointed she was. But under all that, they also told me a story of a brave young Queen who was ready to do anything for her country. Man how I loved that fiery young woman who I called my best friend.

Susan's P.O.V

Lucy and I made our way towards the ballroom where all Lucy's presents where. That short walk was unusually quiet. I snuck a look at Lucy and say my dear little sister lost in deep thought.

We descended the last set of stairs before the now quiet ballroom. As we enter the dark room, I notice that there is less guards than normal. I look back at Lucy to see if she had noticed but she was focused on placing the presents in basket's that her handmaidens would bring upstairs for us to sort through.

"Lu did you and Caspian send the guards with our guest when you left earlier?" I asked scaring her out of her thoughts.

"No, why?" She answered standing up from her spot on the floor. "Is there something wrong?"

"No, I'm sure it is nothing. I just don't see any of the usual guards around the place." I explain while walking closer to her, somehow hoping to feel safer. "Let's finish this job quickly, so we can head upstairs and grab a cup of hot cocoa."

"Yes, I agree. As long as we can have some cookies too." She said with the usual mischievous wink in her eye

We finish filling up all the baskets quite quickly and head up the stairs that lead to the royal's wing. As we walk through the castle I notice that none of the guards are at their stations. I will have to give the guards a stern talking to tomorrow. We enter the sitting room outside of Lucy's private chambers and ring the bell for a maid.

As we wait for the maid to bring us our cocoa Lucy takes a seat on a couch and begins unwrapping her gifts.

"I think I am going to see if Peter needs anything from me. Do you everything under control here Lu?" I asked her hopping she would let me go so that I could fine the guards

"Oh, yeah of course you go ahead. After I am done here I'll just head to bed. It has been a long night" She answered not exaggerating that last bit at all.

"Ok. Night Lu, Love you! See you in the morning" I said as I hug her and leave the room.

Now where to begin looking for the guards….

Lucy's P.O.V

When Susan left I settle right back into unwrapping the many gifts that I received this evening. As I finish the first basket I hear a noise outside in the hall.

"Is anyone there? If it is the maids with the cocoa just come straight in" I call out to the noise in the hallway

A minute or two goes by and I hear no more noise so I get back to work. These gifts are so beautiful. So far I have gotten three new dresses, a new training sword from Edmund, new hairpins and so many beautiful pictures and art supplies.

Twenty minutes later and I am finished with all the baskets of gifts. I ring for my handmaidens to help me get ready for bed. Standing up and stretching I hear the door open, I turn…

Unknown P.O.V

"Hurry up boys she won't stay out long. We need to get her out of the castle." I say at a hushed voice.

My men react immediately, each grabbing a limb of the unconscious queen and head out the door into the already clear hallway. We quietly sneak through the corridor and down the stairs heading for the service door behind the ballroom that was opened earlier this evening for last minute deliveries. We sneak through the door unnoticed and out to the stables where our wagon was waiting and ready for us to get away quickly.

Placing the queen on the floor and hopping up around her we give our driver the sign and he pulled out of the stables and onto the road heading away from the castle.

"Good job men. Part one complete now we have to get her to the drop point." I said as we entered the dark forest behind the castle.

Hey! Hope you enjoyed. And again sorry for the long, long break but it has been a hard time for me and my best friend. Thanks for understanding. Please Review! See you next time.

Ta, Ta, For Now!