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Susan sighed and breathed in the fresh sea air, "Oh it feel wonderful not being in that stuffy forest any longer." Lucy took off her shoes and wiggled her toes in the sand. "I've missed Narnian sand. It's so soft." Edmund looked up and down the coast. "Look! Peter there's a ship!" Peter looked to where Edmund was point and surely enough there was a ship and a bunch of people loading things onto the ship from the hurriedly-made dock not even 50 yards off. Peter grabbed his sibling and dragged them behind a rock. "Quick stay down," he urged, "We don't know if they're friendly or not." Then suddenly a wind picked up and the Pevensies could see a flag on the ship... a Narnian flag! Lucy jumped up from behind their poor hiding spot. "It's a Narnian ship Peter!" and started running off towards it. "Wait Lucy!" Peter called after her, knowing that is was futile and chased after her with Edmund and Susan shortly behind him.

They came upon the Narnian ship and saw a bald man on the ship calling out orders to the men. "Come on men we don't have all day! Let's get this last shipment on deck and we'll be off!" he called in a gruff voice. Lucy looked at Edmund and grinned an ear-to-ear smile. Edmund looked called up to the man on the deck, "Drinian!" The bald man looked down and saw the rag-tag looking group of children and scowled. Lucy looked up at him smiled her sweet smile, and waved. Drinian's eyes widened. Edmund called out to him jokingly, "It's only been three years Drinian, don't tell me you don't recognize royalty when you see it?!" Peter scowled at Edmund. So much for the plan of secrecy. Drinian gave a hearty laugh and waved them onboard.

Lucy looked about the ship. It was certainly less magnificent than the Dawn Treader, but was certainly still an impressive ship. There were at least 50 men loading trees into the cargo hold of the ship and many more men were running about preparing the ship for sailing. When they reached the stern of the ship the Pevensies were greeted heartily by Drinian who clasped Edmund on the back. "What are you two doing back here? Especially in these parts." Edmund laughed , "We don't know. This is just as much as a surprise to us as it is to you! But this isn't the weirdest place you have found us.' Lucy giggled remembering the first time they met Drinian they were floundering around into the ocean. Lucy looked at Susan and Peter. "Peter, Susan," she said , "This is Drinian. We met him with Caspian upon the Dawn Treader. " Drinian looked at the older siblings. "Men!" Drinian called out getting their attention, "Welcome The High King Peter, High Queen Susan, King Edmund, and Queen Lucy onboard. They will be joining us on our trip home." The crew looked up at them with confused, but awed expressions. They bowed their heads in respect and then carried on with their work.

Home. Lucy thought about what Drinian had said. What was more home to her than Narnia? She had lived more years in Narnia than she had in England. Truly Narnia was home to her.

Edmund stood at the helm with Drinian looking out. His dark hair all mussed up from the salty sea air. He never felt quite so alive then he did at that moment standing there.

From the moment He returned to Narnia Peter aged instantly. But not in the bad, 'too old' way. He had a wise air to him, and an authoritative presence that he lacked back in England. There he was still a boy. Here he was a man.

Susan tried to get a wrap around her emotions. Here she was, in the one place that she swore was just a fantasy. And in a way it still was. What was more fantastical than Narnia. But could it possibly be real? Did she really want it to be?

They had been on their way for a solid hour when Edmund joined his siblings on the deck. "Drinian says that we should make it back to Cair Paravel before nightfall." Peter looked up, "So I guess that mean that they must have rebuilt the place. I've always wondered what was going to happen now that the Telmarines and Narnians were united." Lucy was sitting on a barrel next to Susan feeling the salty sea splash up. "Last time Ed and I were here, " Lucy started, "Caspian said that there was peace all across Narnia. He had been very busy." Lucy looked down puzzled. "Ed," she asked, ''do you know how long it's been since we've been here?"

Edmund looked out across the sea, "It's been three years since we've been here Lucy."

Lucy looked puzzled. "I know it's been three years since we've been here Ed. But how long has it been in Narnia?"

"Three years." Edmund confirmed. "It seems that time in England and Narnia has passed at the same speed."

Peter looked at Susan. "It's been 6 Narnian years since we were here last Susan. Everything must be really different." He said with a long whistle. Susan gave him an incredulous look and said, "Well it has been 4 England years since we've been here last Peter. We are different. You were what, 14 when we were here last?" Peter ran a hand through his hair and dragged it down his face remembering those awkward teenage years where his mind didn't quite fit his body. Lucy gave a short burst of laughter at Peter's discomfort. "Don't worry Peter," she said giving him a pat on his back, "you're much older now. Caspian was even younger than you when you and Susan were here last. But he's grown up now too. Although," she said thinking, "He should be older than you now. If what Edmund says is true, then Caspian should be about 19 now." Edmund smirked and looked at his older sister, "He's devilishly handsome now too Su." he said with a wink. Susan groaned and put her head in her hands remembering her embarrassing display of affection for the King the last time she was in Narnia. Peter, Lucy, and Edmund looked at her and started to laugh. She glared up at them. "Thanks Ed. Thanks so much for that." They all continued to laugh.

The sun was just starting to set as the ship approached the harbor. The four siblings stood at the edge of the boat looking out. Peter breathed out, "I can't believe this is real." Susan huffed. "I still don't" she said seriously. Edmund looked at Susan quizzically, "Seriously?" he started, "After all this and you still don't-" he was caught off by Lucy's shouts. "Look!" She said pointing to the top of the mountain. Lucy sighed dreamily, "Cair Paravel." Up on top of the mountain looking over the kingdom stood the castle. The sun's rays hit the stone in such a way it made the castle gleam. The Narnian flag flew high and proud waving in the gentle breeze.

Drinian walked up behind the Pevensies and addressed them, "If your Majesty would like to accompany me back to my home for the night I will escort you personally to Cair Paravel in the morning." Peter answered for the group, "Thank you for the offer Drinian, but we would hate to come unannounced and inconvenience your household." Drinian laugh and waved Peter's concerns away, "Nonsense," he said, "My wife always cooks enough to feed an army when I return home. There will be plenty for you all. Plus you could all do for a bath and fresh clothes before showing up at the castle unannounced." Lucy looked up at her older brother, "Peter," she put a little whine into her voice, "fresh clothes do seem nice."

"Alright then," Peter said, "Thank you Drinian. We will stay with you for the night."

Walking through the town towards Drinian's house Lucy noticed how quiet it was. There were no children playing in the streets, or neighbors gossiping on porches. The vendors were all packed up, and the fauns weren't playing any music. "Drinian," Lucy asked him, "Where is everyone?" Peter looked about noticing what Lucy saw- or didn't see rather. "Yes," Peter affirmed, "It's spring time now. Shouldn't there be bonfires and spring dances? This place was always so lively." Drinian stopped and looked at the children, his lips pursed into a thin line. "Narnia," he said solemnly, "is not the place that you remember." With that he went inside the small house they had stopped in front of.

Drinian's home was cozy and smelled delicious to the Pevensies, who realized that they hadn't eaten anything since the previous night. Drinian was greeted by his wife and daughter. He introduced his wife as Nissa, and his daughter as Dalila. Dalila smiled politely and brought Susan and Lucy back to the bathroom to get cleaned and dressed. After all four children had been cleaned up and put into proper clothes they all sat around the table for a proper meal, which was followed shortly after by a well deserved night's sleep.

I was feeling nice so I decided to post another chapter. Leave a review!