Author's Note: So here is chapter three!the whole thing of only making it two chapters fell through. So Yeah I think this little fanfic will only be four chapters. Just because I'm running out of ideas and Christmas is only like three/four days away. Well here is chapter 3! Enjoy!

The Christmas Spirit is... Nowhere

One day before Christmas Eve...

"Good Morning Peter, Susan, Lucy," Scarlet greeted as she walked into the dining room for breakfast. Then adding with a tone of disgust, "Edmund."

"Scarlet." Edmund greeted not without making a face.

"You're such a baby," Scarlet replied.

Edmund was about to start mimicking Scarlet again, but he was soon shut up by Peter who warned Edmund by making a fist. Lot's of tension was felt throughout the room. Scarlet and Edmund were always eyeing each other making sure one of them didn't pull out a blow tube unexpectedly. This However, didn't make any sense since the game hadn't started yet this morning. However Edmund and Scarlet both thought you could never be too careful.

Once breakfast was over everyone went about their own business. Now only seventeen participants were still in the game. However, that number was about to shrink.

Do do dooo!

do do dooo!

Do do dooo!

Do do dooo!

The game horns were blown a few times more as a few interested guests walked to the room. when the few interested spectators walked in they saw fourteen Narnians standing before them.

"Do I even need to ask who shot these contestants?" Kasper asked.

Everyone knew the answer, but just to confirm it the fourteen unlucky participants pointed at two very proud fourteen year olds.

"Yeah, yeah hand the weapons over," Kasper replied drowsily. "This game seems to be the same everyday. Meeting dismissed."

The few spectators walked slowly out of the room as Scarlet and Edmund pushed passed them trying to get to their rooms. Lucy decided to spend time with Scarlet for awhile so she walked slowly to her room.

Lucy opened the door and walked in. She was greeted by Scarlet who turned around with a blow tube in hand and about to fire.

"It's just me," Lucy stated sadly.

"What's the matter, Lu?" Scarlet asked putting the blow tube down and walking over to her friend.

"This time of year is always so happy. At least in England it was. There's no Christmas spirit. And we haven't even gotten a tree! And we still have to decorate for the Christmas Eve masquerade," Lucy explained.

"Wait, we're having a Christmas Eve masquerade?" Scarlet asked motioning for Lucy to sit on her bed.

"Yeah, it was Susan's idea," Lucy replied taking a seat.

"She does like to have parties. Don't worry we'll get a tree," Scarlet comforted.

"I do hope so," Lucy replied. "This contest is taking over Christmas."

"Don't worry about that either. I'll win soon," Scarlet said.

Lucy rolled her eyes. "Exactly what I was talking about."

Scarlet was about to reply, but she heard something. She quickly put her finger to her mouth signing to be very quiet. Lucy obeyed and turned to look at the door. Someone was just behind it. Scarlet knelt by the side of her bed to make a shield for herself. However, she didnt hear anything more. she crept to the door then she started to twist the knob. Scarlet swung the door open and jumped in front about to shoot.

"Hold your fire!" someone shouted.

it was Peter.

"Peter, don't do that! I thought you were Edmund," Scarlet gasped.

"What is that suppose to be an insult?" Peter asked Half sarcastically.

"What do you want?" Scarlet asked impatiently.

"I just wanted to tell you the tree for Cair Paravel has arrived," Peter replied triumphantly.

"Oh! When can we decorate it?" Lucy exclaimed excitedly.

"Whenever you want," Peter replied.

"This isn't a trick is it?" Scarlet asked skeptically.

"What?" Peter asked confused.

"Whose side are you exactly on? Edmund's or mine?" Scarlet asked.

"how do you know I'm not on the other fellow's side?" Peter asked referring to the third contestant.

"Why would you?" Scarlet asked.

"I don't know. It's really hard to choose between my brother and well... you," Peter stammered.

Scarlet didn't quite understand what 'you' meant, but Lucy had a pretty good idea.

"Anyway, would you like to decorate the tree?" Peter asked.

"I suppose," Scarlet answered as she walked out of her room.

Scarlet was very happy to see all the Narnians working on the tree. She noticed a box of ornaments and knelt down to pick it up. Suddenly a piece of mistletoe was hung over her. She knows it's Peter by the way he stands. Scarlet was about to turn around when she heard some familiar foot steps... Edmund's. Scarlet quickly pulled out her blow tube and crouched behind the tree.

"What is it?" Peter asked.

"My enemy," Scarlet replied.

"Edmund?" Peter asks.

"No, Tulip the fairy," Scarlet replied sarcastically. "Of course it's Edmund!"

Scarlet watched Edmund through the tree. He seemed to be looking for someone, but he didn't find whoever it was. Thus he walked back up the castle stairs.

Scarlet relaxed as she watched him walk away. Then she noticed a faun.

"Peter, is that Alrusia?" she asked pointing to the faun.

"Yes," Peter answered.

"Good," Scarlet replied. With that she put the blow tube to her lips and blew. Green paint flew out and splattered over the poor faun. Scarlet smiled and started to blow her horn. Scarlet started to make her way to the staircase.

"Scarlet! Really? Right now?" Peter complained.

"Sorry, Peter it is a competition," Scarlet replied.

Lucy, Susan, and Peter dropped what they were doing and walked slowly to the room.

Scarlet ran very quickly to the room and found Edmund there.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I heard the horn and came," Edmund replied coolly.

Before Scarlet could say anything, Kasper walked in and went through the routine once again.

"Now we only have two contestants left. Scarlet and Edmund," Kasper stated slowly. "Yes well the contest is finished tomorrow. One of you better win."

"I will," Scarlet and Edmund said in unison.

"You're going down Montgomery," Edmund stated competitively.

"Well I'm pretty sure you are Pevensie," Scarlet replied sassily.

Peter, Susan, Lucy, all stared at Scarlet and Edmund who were eyeing each other. They knew this was going to be a blood battle.

soon the bell of Cair Paravel was rung indicating the game was over for the day.

"Thank goodness," Kasper yawned. "It's time for dinner."

As the Pevensies and Scarlet walked out the door Scarlet couldn't help, but gloat.

"I got the last one," Scarlet said to Edmund.

"Well you didn't get the last human," Edmund retorted.

"But I already got Peter. I mean you're not a human you're a monster," Scarlet replied.

"I'm not the monster," Edmund mumbled.

"What?" Scarlet asked.

"All I'm saying is I'm going to get you. You better watch your back," Edmund answered.

"I think you should watch your back," Scarlet replied.

"Will both of you shut up?" Peter asked hearing the whole conversation since he was walking right in front if them.

They both were instantly quiet. Edmund once again stuck his tongue out. Scarlet rolled her eyes and mouthed the words, 'You are an idiot'. Edmund frowned and pushed Scarlet. Scarlet wouldn't take this so she pushed him back. This soon turned into a pushing war.

"Scarlet, Edmund. Knock it off or I'll have to make you go to your rooms again," Peter warned not even turning around.

"You're not my father," Edmund replied.

"Or mine," Scarlet added.

"It doesn't matter both of you stop fighting or else," Peter said. Then adding very quietly, "but I feel like your father."

Edmund and Scarlet didn't like being bossed around. They both knew Peter couldn't see them so they stuck their tongues out at Peter.

"Stop sticking your tongues out," Peter ordered not even turning around.

Scarlet and Edmund quickly stopped. Both were very baffled at how Peter knew. Peter sensed their confused expressions he was quite satisfied. Peter walked on with a smile.

Author's Note: The last chapter will be up shortly! Anyway, leave a review and tell me your opinions!