Chapter 33 is up, and it's a short one. I am rather proud of myself, because I am taking this special English course which has helped me in my growth as a writer immensely. This chapter shows part of the writing techniques I have learned (hopefully). Anyway I hope you enjoy the imagery, and thank you to Second Daughter of Eve, whose reviews was the story's 50th! Eve, thank you, and don't worry, I will finish this story. Thanks to everyone else who has ever reviewed as well!
On with Chapter 33!
Chapter 33: Terrible News
"Will you just tell me the surprise?" begged Nerina as she tugged Peter's arm. "Pretty please?" She kissed his cheek.
Edmund rolled his eyes and jokingly cried out, "Resist it Peter! Resist her evil powers!"
Everyone had been delighted to hear about Peter and Nerina's new relationship. Days passed, and those days turned into weeks, and their love for one another only grew stronger. Earlier that morning, the four monarchs told Nerina something special was going to take place later that day. It was now late morning, and Peter, Edmund, and Nerina were waiting in the foyer.
I'm 15 for a moment
Caught in between 10 and 20
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
Susan and Lucy opened the large front doors.
"You can come out now!" Lucy smiled.
"Finally!" said Nerina exasperatedly. She ran outside, followed by the Narnian Kings. When she got outside she looked around.
"So what's the surprise?" she asked Susan.
"We are going on a picnic to celebrate Narnia's theater league. The whole cast and crew, minus Adelphos, of "The Ice Queen" is here," Susan answered as two horse-drawn carriages came around the corner.
It was a lovely reunion, and many memories were recalled. Finally, the Kings, Queens, and Princess mounted their horses and the group was off.
They rode through the countryside, waving and greeting the various Narnians they passed. It was a gorgeous summer in the land of talking animals, and their scenic route could not have been more wonderful. On their journey they passes fields of sunflowers, all open with their faces turned up to the bright sun. There were babbling brooks, where Naiads swam and frolicked. The trees waved to the passing group and swayed beautifully in the breeze.
The royalty raced up a hill and stopped at the top, for they had reached their destination.
"It's beautiful," breathed Nerina.
"We found it one summer and vowed to show it to you and Adelphos one day," said Lucy.
"Thank you," said Nerina, still in awe.
The small valley before them was like something out of a painting. Bluebells had turned the lush fields a stunning azure, and huge oak, maple, and even a weeping willow waved their branches in the breeze. In the distance a wide but calm river could be seen, with a small and simple side-less bridge going across it.
Everyone got off the carriages, and Peter helped Nerina, Susan, and Lucy dismount. Each group member helped bring down a part of the picnic into the valley. Various blankets were laid out, and baskets were emptied of their treasures.
The monarchs set up their picnic under the long branches of the weeping willow. They enjoyed their bread, jam, fresh fruit, and ice cold water while talking and enjoying one another's company.
When lunch was finished, all was quiet. They all laid back and rested, listening to the wind in the trees and the water rushing over the river rocks. The monarchs lounged on the willow's enormous roots, and breathed in nature's fragrances. Peter lay back and stroked Nerina's hair while she rested her head on his chest.
After the respite, the games began. Instruments were taken out, and the celebration of music and life started. There were all sorts of fun things to do that afternoon. Every possible outdoors game was played, and all the songs from "The Ice Queen" were sung, and everyone danced and laughed until they felt they would burst.
Near the end of the festivities, Peter and Nerina wandered off. Her hand resting on his arm, they silently walked to the river where some Naiads were resting on large stones. They made their way across the long bridge and onto the wooded path.
"I could stay here all day," said Nerina.
"And so could I, as long as I'm with you," said Peter, smiling. He halted and turned to her, took both her hands in his, and leaned in, kissing her.
I'm 22 for a moment
She feels better than ever
And we're on fire
Making our way back from Mars
They blushed and pulled away when they heard giggling from the younger trees and Naiads, and then moved on.
Slowly they made their way back toward the group, where they could immediately tell that something was wrong.
They ran to the group, Peter's hand on the hilt of his sword.
"What's wrong?" asked Nerina.
Everyone looked up, sorrow and tears in their eyes.
"What happened?" Peter asked.
Susan stepped forward. "Nerina, may I speak with you for a moment?" she said quietly.
"All right," said the Princess, unsure.
The two walked away from the group. Peter watched as Susan quietly told Nerina something, and then his heart wrenched. Nerina cried out and he saw her sink to the ground in anguish.
"What happened?!" he demanded once more.
Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this…
"The messenger just left," said Edmund sadly. "King Arion, is dying."
When you only got 100 years to liveSong Used-100 Years by Five for Fighting. The purpose of me using this song was to say that life is short, so enjoy it, because you never know when it will be taken from you.
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Haras