Disclaimer: Yeah I don't own CON. I do own Sophie does that count? Oh well.

Chapter 4

Sophie

Dresses and more dresses filled up my closet along with my clothes from the day before when I returned to my room. Some were pretty formal dresses, some were just regular medieval dresses I've seen at the Renaissance fairs when I used to go as a kid and a few dresses well, there weren't that pretty. My gym clothes from school were lying on the bed along with my bag.

I stood in front of the mirror looking at the dress that I was wearing still. This dress is a beautiful one but with me wearing one I have to admit I did look good in it. Then I was starting to wonder what the hell was I going to do here before I try and attempt to find my way back home.

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. "Who is it?" I asked.

"It's me do you mind if I come in?" Lucy's voice rang through the door.

"Sure it's open" I said. I saw her walking in my room carrying almost a rather large box.

"You need help with that?" I asked, walking over towards her.

"I got it though put it on the bed" she replied as we did.

"What's in there?"

"It's something for you" she replied.

"Luce I don't know if I could accept this, I mean you guys did enough to put me up here for awhile but I don't want to impose anymore than it's necessary" I said.

"Oh nonsense besides these are you will need" she said. I looked at her weirdly before I opened up the box. I couldn't help but stifle a gasp.

I saw an armor set that was decked out in silver and dark purple colors. I picked up a wrist guard and put it on my right wrist and it fit just right.

"Wow" I breathed out.

"I see you liked it" she said.

"I don't like it. I love it" I said as she smiled.

"Good because you're going to need it when you practice today" she said.

"Practice for what?" I asked.

"Battle fighting" she replied. I had to ask.

"Battle fighting?" I repeated.

"Have there been any wars around here?" I asked Buttercup as I was in the stables later on as she was eating oats.

"Only a few but those happened a long time ago" she replied.

"I have to learn on how to fight" I said.

"Have you ever been in a fight or war before?"

"Not really a war considering where I am you have to be eighteen to enlist but in a fight, I guess you could say so" I replied.

"Oh really?"

"Yeah and I had a good reason for it" I said.

"I bet" she said.

I stayed in the stables for awhile before I left in case someone was looking for me. After all I told Lily where I was going to be. I got inside and I saw some people either tending to the castle or running around doing god knows what.

As long as I wasn't in the way, I would be fine.

"There you are" I spun around to see Susan coming towards me.

"Hi Susan was there something I did?" I asked.

"No of course not though I'm here to warn you about your battle lessons later on" she replied.

"Yeah Lucy gave me to armor to have" I said with a smile. "You don't mind if I explore the castle so that way I can know where I'm going if I needed to go somewhere."

"Of course try not to get too lost. I don't mean to be rude but I got to meet up with Caspian, Peter and Edmund for meetings and Lucy is on her way" she said.

"No go right ahead I'll see you later" I said. I started down the left wing and continued my way down there.

So far I've come to the conclusion that this was a pretty big castle. Not that I've ever been in one but I couldn't believe it.

I came across a study of some sort that afternoon. I pushed the door open which turned out actually to be another secret door. I walked through it to see that there was a rose garden. Who knew? I sure didn't.

I walked towards the garden and saw a variety of pink and red roses growing. It was like a little Valentines' day flower patch. I took a sniff of the scent and it smelled just breathtaking. I looked around and only see a few centaurs as I was told who the good people of Narnia were tending to them. I kept walking, making sure that I wasn't in any of their way when I looked up. I could see a figure looking down from the window at me. I couldn't tell who it was since the sun was so bright.

I shrugged as they turned away and continued my walk.

Edmund POV (shocker I know!)

"Ed aren't you paying attention?" Peter asked me as I turned my head from the window.

"Sorry what were you saying?" I said.

"I was saying that we should try to negotiate with the Calormen before they decide to spring another war on us" Peter replied.

"Do you think they'll do that?" Lucy asked.

"They have been trouble for awhile now who knows what would happen" Caspian said.

"Well we better do something soon" Susan said.

"It's not like they're actually threatening us they're just being rough on us" I said.

"True but I don't think we should take the chance" Peter said grimly.

I tuned out of their conversation as I stared out the window. I saw Sophie continuing on in the garden, looking at the flowers. I saw her sitting down next to the flowers and sniffing at them. Her brown hair was glowing although her hair was short, it looked pretty on her.

I remember yesterday when I found her along with Caspian when we were coming back from Calormen.

Flashback

We were riding back in the forest. It was starting to get dark as we promised to return by then. The only sounds were the hooves from Philip and Desiter were going through the forest.

I heard something out of nowhere and stopped at a halt.

"What is it?" Caspian asked as he stopped also.

"You didn't hear that?"

"Hear what?"

I motioned him to be quiet as I heard footsteps. They were rather loud ones I may add. "H-Hello?" a voice called out.

"Should we check it out?" I asked.

"Might as well" he replied. We decided to walk slowly as we climbed off the horses. I had my sword unsheathed as we walked cautiously through the forest.

The footsteps picked up as running footsteps and we started to run also. We didn't know where they would go but the next thing I knew, I heard a scream and we quickened our pace. We came across the bridge and I noticed there was a hole on the one side.

I looked over and saw that there were footprints.

"Caspian this way!" I called out. He followed me as we went down underneath the bridge. We followed the footsteps until we came across something lying on the ground. I took a few steps closer before I realized it was a girl.

I ran over to her and saw that she was unconscious. She was wearing weird clothes that I've never seen before. I saw a small bag that was draped around her body and she had a few cuts on her face. Some of her hair was in her face and even her hair was short.

"Get the horses, we're bringing her back" I said.

"Are you sure?" Caspian asked.

"Come on hurry, she's still breathing" I said, picking her up bridal style. As we were making our way back, I heard her moving in my arms and groaning.

"It'll be alright milady you're safe" I said as we climbed back on to the horses. We rode back as fast as we could. I held on to her with my arm around my waist tightly and her head resting on my shoulder.

We got back and they took the girl in the infirmary. The dryad told us that she would be fine and would wake up soon. My siblings offered to wait with her while I changed out of my clothes so that way I would be at least presentable.

End of flashback

But then I felt horrible for the way I acted towards her when she was awake. I couldn't believe she actually shoved me when she left. After Lucy and Susan yelled at me I went out to find her coming out of the stables. I was glad that she accepted my apology.

Not to mention, I was glad that she was going to stay. There's something about her that's attracted me to her. I couldn't pinpoint what but I know now that she's safe here for now.

"Edmund hello?" Lucy sad, waving her hand in front of my face.

"Huh, what happened?" I asked.

Peter just shook his head a mumbled something about being distracted. I shook my head as I looked back out the window only to see Sophie walking away from the gardens.

Sophie POV

I continued my exploration around the castle grounds. I couldn't imagine living here. But then again, who would?

I shook that thought out of my head. I suddenly came across the beach that wasn't far from here. The waves were crashing on the shore continually as I approached it. I slipped out of my shoes and lifted my dress and put my feet in the water. I stood there watching as I felt a sense of relaxation coming over me.

"Beautiful sight isn't it?" a voice said. I turned around and saw Edmund standing there.

"Do you always sneak up on people?" I asked as he walked towards me.

"Only you" he replied with a sly grin.

Was he trying to flirt with me? Nah, impossible.

"Funny, so what are you doing here?" I asked.

"I was looking for you, Susan told me you were out around here" he replied.

"Yeah she told me that I can look around here so I wouldn't get lost" I said.

"Listen I came here so we can teach you some battle fighting lessons" he said.

"We as in…"

"All of us, they're waiting in the courtyard" he said.

I nodded as I pulled my hair out to fix my ponytail. When I had it back up, I saw Edmund looking at me.

"What?" I asked.

"N-Nothing" he replied. "Shall we?"

"Let's. By the way, don't say I didn't warn you if I don't know how to handle a sword and whichever you guys have" I said as we headed up the hill.

A/n: Okay Edmund's POVs will come on later in this story. I wanted to give his perspective on what happened in the first few chapters so that way you guys won't be too confused on what happened and what not. I hope I did you guys justice.

Next chapter will be her lessons! How do you think that will work out? Well, just be prepared.

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