Only the Beginni$g of the Adventue
The next morning, Peter and his family prepared for the coronation that would take place an hour before sunset…
-"No, Lu." Susan said shaking her head, "This would look much lovelier on you." She said taking the purple dress away and handing her a light blue dress instead. Lucy only rolled her eyes but agreed.
-"It's just a ceremony Susan, not a beauty pageant." Lucy said walking into the bathroom. Susan only shook her head before grabbing her own dress. Just then, a knock came from the door. Susan placed the dress down before answering the door. No words were needed for she gave a cry of surprise.
-"Oh, Peter! You look so handsome!" Susan said giving him a hug, Edmund came by looking pleased by his brother's torment. Peter noticed and shifted his weight so Susan would be able to see Edmund. She did and gave another cry,
-"Edmund! You look handsome also!" she said cupping his face, Edmund only whined and scrunched his face. Peter laughed from behind Susan.
-"Awe, Look at little Eddy!" Peter said to Lucy who gave a laugh. Edmund only smirked,
-"I'll show you little Eddy!" Edmund yelled running after him. Peter only laughed and took off down the hall. Susan and Lucy only laughed until they heard the sound of crashing metal.
Thinking something terrible happened, they ran around the corner to investigate. What the girls saw only brought a smile.
-"Get..Off..Of..Me..Peter!" Edmund grunted trying to lift his brother off of him. Peter only laughed and shook his head,
-"Sorry, admit your little Eddy, and I'll get off." He said laughing harder; Edmund only punched his side In return.
-"Fine, I'm little Eddy." He said giving in. Peter looked pleased and got off his brother.
-"Yes, I know." He said causing the girls to laugh. Edmund only rolled his eyes.
-"Man your heavy! I don't know how Claire could stand you sleeping on top of her." He said causing Peter to grow silent. Susan only opened her mouth in shock, and Lucy looked surprised yet eager to know what was going on.
-"Peter! You didn't- couldn't- did you?" Susan fumbled trying to find words. Peter only blushed, but nodded,
-"Susan, it's not like that! She was upset, and it was before the…" but he paused as reality came to him, "Sacrifice." He said softly. Susan only nodded,
-"I believe you, but first, I need to get dressed." She said walking back into her room to change…
The time passed slowly by as the sun moved across the sky. Justas planned, an hour before sunset the coronation was to begin…
The Pevensie's greeted their guests as Aslan made the final preparations. By the time he arrived to them, they were worn out.
-"You know Pete, I'm actually glad I'm not High-King." Edmund said sarcastically. " I would have to go to every meeting, every celebration, greet those off parliament and the girls…Scary." Peter only whined and hit him.
-"I'm not even King yet and your making me feel bad?" he said looking to Edmund but no response came.
-"It is time." He said escorting them to the throne room. On their way, Peter would try and look over the crowd for any sign of Claire. Aslan feeling the High Kings dilemma motioned him to the side before entering the throne room.
-"Peter, you must not hope to see her now, she will come when she feels you need her." Peter only looked startled by the news,
-"But I need her now, Aslan!" Peter said, the lion only chuckled, and shook his head,
-"Peter, you need her now is because you are miss her, and anxious to see her…Relax, and she'll come sooner than you think." He said winking before standing at the doors. Peter only looked puzzled before giving a sigh and walked over to his family with a smile…
The Silver trumpets sounded calling everyone to attention. Aslan, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy walked in as the Knights gave their salute. Lucy smiled at the magnificent glass roof and the furry creatures. Susan was shocked yet did not show it, Edmund only laughed and smiled, and Peter only showed his leadership and determination.
Once the five reached the stairs, they ascended and took their places.
-"To the Glistening Eastern Sea, I give you Queen Lucy, The Valiant." Aslan said with his majestic voice, Lucy gasped when she saw that Tumnus was to be doing the crowning. Oddly enough, there were only three crowns. Two silver and one gold. Susan looked to Peter who only gave a small shrug of confusion. Tumnus took the small Silver crown and placed it on her head, giving a bow and blush.
-"To the Great Western Wood, King Edmund, The Just." Edmund Knelt and was trying to hold back a smile at the same time. Tumnus placed the other Silver crown on his head. Edmund gave a sigh of relief and Turned to Peter who was nodding in congratulations. Susan gave a small laugh when she saw Edmund's Expression.
-"To the Radiant Southern Sun, Queen Susan, The Gentle." She bowed her head and the Golden crowned was placed on her head. She smiled and mouthed 'Thank you' before turning to Edmund and Peter, who only rolled their eyes. She gave them a look which she herself could not refuse to smile at…they chuckled but were interrupted,
-"And To the Clear Northern Sky," A voice boomed from the back causing the crowd to turn around, and saw their Empress once again…Claire herself, human again. This time she wore an elegant Red dress and atop of her head was the other Golden Crown…Edmund smiled brightly, Susan gave a compassionate smile, and Lucy squealed with delight... Peter only gave a huge smiled and knelt... She walked up to the thrones and stood in front of Peter. She reached for her crown and hoisted it off. She then held it above Peter,
-"I give you King Peter, The Magnificent." She called out for all to hear, she then placed the crown on his head. She backed away a little for him to rise and meet her. She closed the gap and gave him a kiss on the cheek, "I knew you could do it." She whispered before backing away to Aslan. He gave a light blush and looked to Edmund who only made a face. He shook his head and all four sat on their thrones…
Aslan walked to them and said softly,
-"Once a King or Queen of Narnia, always a King or Queen of Narnia." The Pevensie's smiled at the comfort. Claire stood giving off small tears of joy as she stood next to the Beavers.
She and Aslan then cried out for all to follow,
"Long Live King Peter,"
"Long Live Queen Susan,"
"Long Live King Edmund,"
"Long Live Queen Lucy!" The beavers shouted out, causing Lucy and Claire to laugh…
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Once the Pevensie's descended from their throne, Peter took the opportunity to find Claire. He found her after Talking to Aslan. She was standing on the balcony, watching the sunset. He walked over and closed the curtains so they could have privacy…
-"Hey," Peter whispered standing next to her. She looked up and smiled. He couldn't resist any longer. He pulled her close and gave her a firm kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, as he placed his hands on her hip. She peered over his shoulder to see the sun halfway set. She closed her eyes and broke the embrace.
She gave him a smile before sitting on the bench. He followed and sat next to her taking her hands in his. He gently stroked her hair and then her cheeks. She smiled and rested her head on his shoulder as they watched the sun.
-"Peter, I have to go," she said softly, before standing up. He stood up as well and nodded,
-"Aslan told me you would have to go, but he didn't say where." He said embracing her, she placed her hand on his left cheek before smiling,
-"I'll be back soon, I promise you that." She said as he closed the gap and felt his lips on hers. He didn't want her to go, but it was better than her dying and never coming back. He just had her in a warm embrace, hugging her tightly.
After a few minutes of silence, Claire spoke this time in his ear causing him to smile.
-"I will always love you, that is a promise even after death." She moving her head to his forehead. She gave it a kiss, and looked to him,
-"Promise me that if you find someone you love and makes you happy, you court them." He shook his head in surprise,
-"What? No!" he said holding her tighter, "I want you. I love you." He said as if those words would keep her from doing Aslan's bidding.
-"I love you also, but you have to understand Peter, It may be years, I don't know. I want you to be happy and not miserable. You were ripped to shreds when I was dead, I don't want you to be like that, counting the days till I return when opportunity and love is knocking on your door!" she stopped realizing her voice going louder and angry. She didn't want an argument on their last moments together.
-"Just promise my you'll try at least." She said softly, he looked down and nodded. She could see it pained him to agree, but he gave in..
-"I promise, but I will always love you." He said kissing her head. She nodded and gave him one last kiss. Just as she was about to walk out from behind the curtains she stopped and turned around,
-"Check up on Ed, I have a feeling he and the wine are going to become good friends." She said smiling and partially giving a soft laugh. Even he too had to laugh at the comment. He nodded and walked out with her. He saw her leave the room and turned to find Ed. Sure enough, he was with the wine.
-"Hey Pete, can you believe this stuff? This is the best wine!" he said laughing, Edmund only took the goblet from him.
-"That's the only wine you've tasted." He said putting it back on the table. Edmund only grinned.
Peter gave a laugh, "You cheeky little liar!" he said hitting him. Edmund erupted with laughter,
-"Cheeky? Someone's been spending time with the Beavers." He said laughing harder.
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Claire walked on the sand enjoying its touch when she got the feeling someone was watching her. She turned around and there came Aslan.
-"It is done, Aslan. The Prophecy had been fulfilled." She said smiling; the lion chuckled and began walking with her.
-"Indeed, but now I have a task for you…" The two went on talking as they walked the beach, when again she felt someone watching her. She and Aslan turned around to see Lucy on the balcony. Claire gave a warm smile,
-"She loves you, Aslan. You know, I've never seen someone put so much faith in you." She said stroking his mane. He gave a chuckle,
-"I love her with all my heart, but she needs to learn… in time, that she can't always be dependent on me." Claire gave him a puzzled look, "As she grows older, she will understand that I help but she must learn to overcome it herself." Claire nodded and looked to the sun and sighed,
-"Well, it's time." She looked one last time to the balcony and saw Tumnus holding her hand, She gave a firm nod and smile. Just as Lucy looked up Claire gave good bye wave, before vanishing, just how Aslan did a few seconds before… The sun was at last gone from the sky…
A/N: That's the End!! Happy New Year to all of my readers!! As a New Year gift, I'll post the first two chapters up tonight!! Reviews on the story, and ideas you have for the sequel are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks to all who voted!! The winning vote was: Prince Corin and Claire are sent to Narnia, although for Claire it's been 2 and a half years from Peter, and Narnia itself…. Hope to hear from you all on my next story!! Thanks!!