Chapter Ten

"Let's face it, we're lost." A faun said to his majesty. They had been traveling for three days trying to follow the sky trail the gryphon left.

"You, sir, are the one who knows the skies. We should not be lost following your lead." A Minotaur stated.

"I for one am not about to doubt the word of a centaur, but I do think we should have tried the last place Shadow slept. We could have gathered clues to his whereabouts." Reepicheep announced. He was riding on Caspian's shoulder with his blade in his hand. He more than anyone was ready for action. It was hard for him to keep still at times, for one moment he was sitting on Caspian's shoulder and the next he was walking with the rest of the small army. He chatted away many times about how he was going to corner the mighty gryphon and rescue the damsel in distress. Caspian rather enjoyed Reepicheep's company for he always seemed to be optimistic about things.

"I understand you advice Reepicheep and I do understand the hastiness we need to have, but I trust whole heartedly in Glenstorm's abilities. You must be Patient." Caspian reassured.

"Young faun, do not fret for we are close." Glenstorm told the lone faun.

Night had fallen on the third day and many were tired. Caspian, who had not slept all three days, was beginning to feel his strength leave him. He knew it was not smart to go without sleep, but he could not sleep when he knew Patience was in danger. She and her brother were his responsibilities and he needed to protect them.

"Your majesty, I think it wise that we rested. If any trouble falls upon us, I fear we would be in no shape to protect you or Patience for that matter." Reepicheep said as he sat on Caspian's shoulder for the fifth time that day.

"Yes, Reepicheep, I do think you are right." Caspian looked to Glenstorm whom nodded and motioned for everyone to stop.

"We are to rest here. Gather wood and start a fire. Eat and rest for we start again at dawn." Glenstorm announced and he positioned himself to be lookout.

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"It has been three days! Where can they be?" Alex yelled to himself. He had been trying many different methods to keep his mind of his sister and Caspian, but all turned out to be in vain. Everything he did, every thought in his head was his sister. Even when he was away at school he never thought of her as much as he did when she was missing.

"You want your sister son of Adam? I know of a way to retrieve her." A voice came from the window ceil of Alex's room. He turned quickly to see a hooded figure in the archway.

"Don't come in here! Who are you?" He asked sharply.

The hooded figure walked into the room despite Alex's order and removed the cloak from its form. The creature stood roughly six feet and its hair fell far beyond its gluteus maximus. Its ears came to a point and its skin was fairly pale, yet it shown in the moonlight.

"Do not be troubled son of Adam, for Aslan sent me to look after you." The creature reached for Alex, but he simply moved from his reach. Alex stared at the creature that didn't listen to him nor answer his question. He didn't trust the creature and secretly prayed for Targus to hear his thoughts.

"I'll ask again, who are you?" Alex held himself proud and sure hoping the creature wouldn't notice he was nervous.

The creature confused by Alex's actions, backed away and answered, "I am king of the wood elves. I am called Lanus. Again, Aslan asked me to protect you, but I cannot do this in King Caspian's castle and especially when he is not present. I ask you, please take my hand." He held out his hand again.

"I don't know if I believe you or not. I need to speak with Targus." Alex said before he turned and walked out his door. When he found Targus he motioned for him to follow him; they returned to the room to find the elf still standing in the room when he first arrived.

"Lord Lanus." Targus bowed, "I take it Aslan has spoken with you?"

"You would assume the truth. I apologize for the sudden appearance, but I must make haste." King Lanus apologized as he looked to Alex.

"I apologize for my behavior; I'm worried for my sister." Alex apologized as he bowed.

"It is alright son of Adam, though we must make haste." Lanus urged.

"I apologize; there must be a small delay." Targus said, "I need to find Lefie for we are coming with you." Targus left the room but was no more than a minute for Lefie was walking toward Alex's room from his break to eat.

"Everyone accounted for?" The Elvin King asked impatiently. He was rewarded with apologizing stares and Alex's hand when he reached out to him for the third time.

"Where exactly are we going?" Alex asked nervously as he saw they were jumping from his window from a tower that was no less than 200 feet.

The elf King looked to him, "Hold on tight." And they jumped.

I am so sorry! I know its short, but I need something for the next chapter! I am going on vacation for ten days, so I'll TRY to post, but we don't get very good internet there. I will write most of the time, so hopefully I'll have more for you guys when I get back. Again I apologize! And I hope you enjoy none-the-less.

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