Chapter 32: The Quiet Before The Storm
A new chapter, with less of a wait this time. Now to answer some questions you guys asked!
Ptroxsora: A little of both really. I've never had the pleasure to actually play the game, but I watch all the cut scenes on YouTube, and therefore know almost everything about it, including Yensid's name. And when I got obsessed with Disney, I researched every little thing about it. Bit obsessive, but it's what I do.
Abbey333: Thanks for your great comments! They're the real reason I write this king of stuff, so thanks you so much!
Quick Disclaimer: I do not own anything Disney, characters, attractions or otherwise. I only own my 10 OC's and the unfolding plot of this story, so no flames please!
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Carmen's P.O.V.
I took a deep breath, the air pleasantly cool after that horrific thunderstorm. I leaned against the marble railing of one of the balconies, listening to Julia and Ashley as they discussed strategy for today's battle. The characters had a strong feeling that today would be the day, and so we were making last minute preparations. I had stepped out a moment to get some air, and contemplate what Yensid had said to me. He expected me to lead the girls into battle, like I was their leader. Sure, I had had the courage to indulge in swordfights more times on this trip then I had in my entire life, yet I wasn't brave enough to love Peter. If I couldn't do that, how would I find the will to fight this battle?
"I believe you can," said a voice, and I felt my face heat up as Peter came up to me. Had I really said that out loud?
"You heard that?" I said, trying to smile through my embarrassment.
"You're worried, but you don't have to be. We're going to be just fine, and we're going to succeed," he said, but I shook my head.
"Peter, what if we don't? After my parents, I can't bear to see anyone else that I care about die! It'll kill me if it does!" I don't remember when I started crying, or when I was hugging Peter, but all I focused on was crying, for my parents, for the way my life had turned out, and how much I had hurt Peter by pushing him away when it turned out that I truly needed him.
"Peter I'm so sorry! I never meant to hurt you, but so many things have gone wrong in my life, and I didn't want to burden you with my problems," I said, looking at him, and surprised when I was met with a look of complete understanding.
"I don't care about that. I care about you, and I want to be able to spend time with you," he said, holding my hands in his. This felt so perfect, but my heart was still a tad wary.
"Peter, I really do like you, but I've just been hurt so many times. I'm afraid of love," I said, and when he looked at me, my knees felt weak.
"Carmen, I love you, I truly do, and I promise not rush things. But there is something I've wanted to since the moment I've met you." My heart raced, but I wanted this too, and when our lips met, my heart surged, and I felt like I was no longer touching the ground, with Peter being my one anchor holding me to the ground. When we broke apart, the tears of sadness had turned to tears of joy.
"Thank you, Peter," I whispered, and I lay my head on his shoulder, watching as the sun rose, touching everything in it's path.
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Zoey's P.O.V.
Edmund and I had excused ourselves out, and retreated to one of the terraces, where we had finally gotten our first kiss, followed by many others. In a way, I think Ed was making up for not kissing me in the tower.
"I thought I lost you," he said, his fingers intertwined with mine.
"You can't get rid of me that easy, Edmund. I'm going to do whatever it takes to save this place," I said, meaning every word of it.
"If anyone can, it's you Zoey. But I was wondering, when this is all over, if maybe you would like to come back with me to Narnia?" he asked, and I felt a huge wave of excitement, for ever since I was a child I had wanted to visit Narnia. I just hoped that we all lived long enough to do that. Still, even with the up and coming battle looming ahead, the morning was still beautiful and shouldn't be wasted. So, hand in hand, we walked back inside, and I grinned as I saw Carmen and Peter, holding hands!
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Ashley's P.O.V.
"Ok, we need a battle plan and we need it now!" said Julia, her fingers tapping the table nervously.
"I know we do Julia, but we need to think this through logically as well," said Carmen, as she sat down, never releasing her hold on Peter's hand.
"Logically? Car, we are fighting villains, and I doubt they'll be anything but logical. They will not hesitate to kill us!" I said, banging my fist down on the table, rattling our now empty coffee cups.
"We know that, Ashley, but going into it headlong with out even a strategy is just setting us up for failure without before we've even started!" said Susan, her eyes dark with her determination.
"We need to go the right way about this, and not kill unless we have to," said Emily, as she nervously twisted her hands. I smirked, knowing that Emily hated violence unless it was absolutely necessary.
"If they hurt any of you, they'll wish they were dead," said Julia, cracking her knuckles loudly.
"Well, whether or not we kill anyone, it's going to happen today, and we need to rally as many allies as we can before then, and god knows the villains will come out with everything they have against us," said Carmen, looking around at all of us.
"Well then we better get started. Let's get as many people as we possibly can, as fast as we can, and get the people who can't fight to a safer location. We'll start by getting the Nanina Army gathered, and bring them back here," said Peter, nodding at Edmund and Caspian, who nodded back and followed him out of the room, Zoey, Susan and Carmen looking after them wistfully.
"Anyone who can fight, bring them here. Anyone who can't, gather them and get them to safety. We're winning this battle," I said, and the girls, my friends, smiled at me, knowing we could do it.
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Third Person P.O.V.
"Those girls will be nothing when were finished with them!" cackled Ursula, as the villains prepared themselves for battle.
"If it weren't for your screw up's earlier, they would already be gone, and we would not have to have this pointless battle!" sneered Maleficent, the sea witch cowering a bit at here powerful voice.
"Past mishaps aside, this battle will make a statement to all who witness it," said Jafar, polishing his staff as he did so.
"That the Disney villains mean business," said Scar, sharpening his claws to a dangerous point.
"Soon this park will be ours, and the park will fall into darkness," said the Evil Queen nastily.
"Precisely" said Maleficent, looking toward the castle that would soon become hers.
Dun dun dun! The chapter before the battle! I know this chapter was horribly short, but I wanted to give you something to read before it takes me a while to come up with the long awaited battle scene, that may or may not be written in two parts. I also really wanted to tie up any loose ends in my O.C. and Narnia boy's relationships, which I think actually turned out very well. I will try not to leave you hanging for too long, but I really do want to make this the very best battle I possibly can.
Ashley: We're going to win right?
Me: I'm not saying anything!
Ashley: Hey guys, this author is saying she might not let us win!
Julia: Let's get her and steal her computer!
Me: Try and catch me first! (Runs out of room and slams door)
Oh one last thing. While you feedback is wonderful as always, who do you want to see in the battle, besides my O.C.'s? Leave you comments and reviews, cause they make me so happy, as they do my O.C.'s
Ashley: (muffled behind door): We're not finished with you!
Me: Oy vey