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Chapter 25~Get Out of This Alive

"You're sure?"

"Positive. Our country's freedom is at stake. We must attend to it at once."

"I love you," Peter said, and kissed his wife fiercely. "I shall make it up to you, I promise." A few minutes later a number of people, animals, centaurs and other creatures were assembled in the council room.

"We have to accept," Edmund said at once. "If we don't…"

"I know," Peter said shortly. "And of course we have to go there."

"Damien and I will ready the troops, Sire," Glenstorm said.

"Leave one here incase of surprise attack while we're away," Caspian instructed.

"Good idea," Peter said.

"I have them from time to time." Damien and Glenstorm left the room, and Trumpkin said,

"We must alert Archenland. Where is Skyen?"

"I am here. What do you need me to do?"

"Alert Archenland of this. They shall come to our aid, as will the Lone Islanders. Galma too."

"Terebinthia?"

"Nay, they are with Calormen ever since we ended the slave trade. As are the Seven Isles. Their reinforcements shall arrive much faster too; they knew war was coming."

"I hate Calormen," Edmund mumbled, and Rose put a hand on his shoulder. "We leave tonight."

"Lucy, Rose, I trust you will take care of Carina and—"

"Hold on," Lucy said, standing up. "Rose and I are coming with you."

"I should say not," Peter frowned. "What if—"

"I don't care about what ifs, Peter. We are not going to be left behind."

"If Calormen comes to Narnia, we need you here."

"And if they don't, then you are down two swordsmen."

"Lu I swear I am not trying to be sexist; we need a ruler here."

"But—"

"You aren't coming." Lucy glared at Peter and stormed out of the room. He sighed and turned to Rose. "You aren't mad?"

"Oh, very. I'm just experienced at holding my temper."

"I don't want…"

"I know. But we don't want any of you dying and do you see us putting our feet down and telling you you're not allowed to come?" Edmund stood up and took Rose's hand.

"I agree with Rose."

"What?"

"It isn't our job to protect you," Edmund said to her. "You have been telling me that all along. It is our job to stand by you." If Rose didn't know the consequences she would have kissed him right then and there. As it was, she contented herself by squeezing his hand. He blushed and let go.

"All in favor of Rose say aye," Edmund said. Only Rhince and Arianna responded.

"I'm sorry," said Peter. Rose nodded and left the room, trying to find Lucy. She finally found her in the treasury, staring at a portrait of Aslan.

"Did they change their minds?"

"No. Only Edmund, Arianna and Rhince sided with us."

"I am sure Damien would have if he had not left to summon the troops."

"Well it is too late now."

"I love Peter dearly, but sometimes…I can't believe this. I am not saying that war is fun—I know it's a very serious matter and no one should be happy to be a part of one. But this is my country; this is my home. I should have the same right to fight for it just as any man does."

"Then why don't you?"

"What do you mean?"

"We should go anyway. Shaina is High Queen; she will be fine without us. No one will know. If we dress in armor and hide our hair, no one will be able to tell the difference."

"Edmund would, and probably Peter and Caspian."

"We just stay as far away from them as possible. Lucy, I haven't lived here long, but I would rather die fighting for Narnia than staying at home, praying that Edmund and Rhince and Peter and Caspian and all them are all right."

"You're right." Lucy turned around, and reached into her trunk. She pulled out her cordial, and the small dagger she had been given by Father Christmas so many years ago. She then took two swords off of the wall and threw one to Rose. She caught it, and the two women sheathed their weapons.

"We need to find Shaina," said Lucy.

"We need to find armor."

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"Please Shaina, it's for Narnia!"

"I don't know you two, going behind Peter's back like this…"

"He will never know," Rose piped up. "And if he does, blame it on us entirely."

"I can't believe I am going to say this, but I will do it. And if Peter finds out, it will be all over for the two of you, you know that, right?"

"Yes. But we are doing the right thing."

"I suppose so," Shaina sighed, not really believing what she was agreeing to. "Oh what kind of mother will I make?"

"One that her children love just as much as we do," Lucy said, and kissed Shaina on the cheek. "Thankyou. I love you, I hope you know that."

"Yes, I do. Now go before I change my mind."

"We're leaving," Rose said, and got up to leave but not before she gave Shaina a quick hug.

"Oh and by the way…please, please be careful. If anything should happen to you, I should be desolate without you two."

"You can count on us," said Lucy, and they left the room.

A few hours later the two girls were gathered in front of the harbor with thousands of other soldiers who were boarding the ships. There were ten large ships, fifteen small ones, and more were to be coming later.

"Whatever we do, we cannot be on the same one as Peter," said Rose.

"Or Caspian. He will recognize me in an instant."

"Wait a minute…I don't think we can choose."

"Oh dear, that isn't good."

"It could be all over."

"That large galleon over there please," William, one of the centaurs said to the two girls. He pointed at one of the largest ships and they made their way toward it.

"I don't see Peter."

"Or Caspian."

"Or anyone else that disagreed with us."

"That is a good sign." They made their way to the bow of the ship and sat down in a corner.

"I can't believe we're doing this," Rose said.

"Neither can I." The two girls froze at the sound of a voice all too farmiliar with them.

Yeah, I know it's short and I'm sorry. The next one should be better. Please oh please review--I'd like to know what you think!