Disclaimer: No, I don't own Narnia. I only own Sophie.

Chapter 29

Sophie

"I'm sure whatever Aslan told you couldn't be bad," I heard Susan saying as I stared out the window in the study.

"I don't even know how to say it or be blunt about it," I said, hoarsely.

I looked back at them and saw that Susan and Caspian sitting on the couch, while Peter sat by the desk and Lucy sat on top of the desk as Edmund sat with me by the window; holding on to my hand.

"Just start from what happened while you were in the gardens," Lucy said.

I looked at them again while before I gained some composure before I launched into my story. I told them about how I was in the gardens by myself while I was trying to figure out how to open the chest when Aslan showed up. I mentioned that we took a walk on the beach. It wasn't until I got up to the part that I was told that I wouldn't allowed to go back home because of an accident.

"I asked him about home and he told me that something happened to me back home. He told me that I've somehow fallen and never woke up," I said, sorrowfully.

"Oh Sophie…"

"No it's okay. Really, I mean I'm in shock still but I would never think that something like that would happen to me," I said.

"But how did he know that you were going to be helping us out?" Peter asked.

"I honestly don't know. I guess you could say Aslan is as mysterious as he can get," I replied.

"I agree on that one," Edmund said.

"Which by the way I have a little bone to pick with you guys," I said, raising my eyebrows.

"What did we do?" Susan asked.

"You guys never told me Aslan was a lion," I replied.

They laughed a little so I was guessing they thought I was actually mad at them. I couldn't be mad at them unless they did something I wouldn't be too happy about. They've became my family these past months and I didn't think I would be here for life.

"Now that you're staying for good, perhaps we should have a small celebratory dinner just the six of us," Susan suggested.

"I don't mind," I agreed.

Later that night, I retreated to my room where I washed up and changed out of my clothes. I decided to slip on a pair of pants and a dark blue shirt. I just lied on the bed, staring at the ceiling. It's like everything I did today felt robotic-like movement.

It's hard to take in that you're staying for good. I mean, I did want to stay but I would never imagine staying here under the worse circumstances.

I heard a knock on my door as I sat up slowly. I saw the wet spot on my pillow from my wet hair as I went to answer the door and I saw that it was Edmund standing there.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"You seemed distressed and I wanted to see if you were alright," he replied.

"I'm fine and I just got out of a bath so…"

"Want to take a walk on the beach? That is if you want to," he suggested.

"Yeah, that sounds nice," I said. I went inside to grab a pair of boots and I tossed them on before I met up with him and we made our way outside.

The sun was setting as we walked along with the sounds of the waves beating on the shore. I just stared out as we walked hand in hand just in comfortable silence until Edmund broke the ice.

"Something's troubling you love?" Edmund asked as we walked along the beach.

"Nothing really," I replied, my eyes still staring out into the ocean.

He put his arm around my shoulders, bringing me closer to him. "You know you can't keep everything inside. You have to let them out sometime," he said.

"I know it's just…"

"Just what? Sophie, try not to shut me out," he said.

"I'm not," I said.

I stopped us and I turned to face him. I wanted to have him hold me since I didn't know how to feel about everything. I didn't know what to do or say or anything.

"It's a process," I said, finally. "I mean, what else do you want me to say? I'm fine, which I'm somewhat fine but with everything that's happened, I don't know. I want to be fine but I don't know."

"Come here," Edmund said, as I went into his arms. He held on to me for what it felt like a long time as we stood there on the beach.

"I'll be okay it's an adjustment, but I'll be okay," I said.

"I know and that's what I love about you. You're strong about this and you've somehow find a way to be back to yourself," he said.

"I know," I said.

"I was in the same position as you are when we found out we were staying. Of course I was happy but I was going to miss home and my parents a lot but as time went on, I've gotten used to living here again and I do remember them from time to time," he said.

"I don't want to forget my family," I said, a few tears trickling down my face.

"I'm not saying you have to," he said, wiping away my tears. "You will remember them, trust me on this one."

I nodded wordlessly as I stared out into the ocean. I saw the waves coming back and forth as I ran my finger along the water.

"I don't understand how it could've happened," I whispered softly as I looked up at Edmund. "Was it something I did wrong?"

"You know how Aslan does work in mysterious ways," he said. "You didn't do anything wrong and everyone, including Aslan knows that."

"I'll never get to say goodbye to my parents, my brother and my friends," I said. "I had that stupid fight with Jane and I'll never get a chance to make up with her or anything."

"It'll be alright," he whispered as he held on to me, rubbing my back comfortingly. "It'll be okay."

I just held on to him a bit tighter and I don't know why. This whole news was affecting me in a way I wish I would understand but I don't. Not right now, but maybe in the future.

"I love you. I want you to know that," I said.

"I love you too," I heard him whisper in my ear.

We pulled away as we stared out into the ocean. I was wiping away my tears when I felt the water going on to my feet.

"By the way, I told Peter that we might duel against one another again," Edmund said.

"When was this planned?" I asked, looking up at him with raised eyebrows.

"While you were recovering. I didn't want to mention it then seeing that you needed rest but I guess we both promised the same thing to him," he replied.

"Okay then, I can't wait for it," I said, smirking.

"Don't think I'm going to go easy on you," he said.

"A. Never said you would and B. I could kick your ass if I wanted too," I said.

"True but we'll see about that, wouldn't we?" he asked, grinning a little at me.

"Bring it on," I replied.

"I'll never understand girls," I heard him mumble.

"I feel the same way about guys," I said, teasing him a bit.

I walked out of his arms and started to take off my boots so I can dip my feet in the water. I didn't hear anything behind me as I felt arms around my waist and being carried. I shrieked loudly as Edmund tried to toss me into the water but as he let me go, I managed to pull him down with me in to the water.

"Why did you do that for?" he asked in a shocked tone.

"I go down, you go down with me," I replied.

I started laughing for god knows what reason as he started to laugh with me. It's weird how one minute I was upset and shocked over me staying here in Narnia and the next thing I knew, I was in the water with Edmund; both of us soaked as the waves keep coming in towards the shore.

"I can't believe I'm soaked," he mumbled.

"Clothes will dry and besides, you smell like sweat. Seriously what the hell were you doing after dinner?" I asked, while trying to hold in my laughter.

He glared at me but had a smirk on his face as I continued to laugh. We were still sitting in the water as he leaned over and kissed me on the lips. He pushed some of my hair out of my face as we stared at each other.

"Want to head back inside? I don't feel like getting a bath the third time around," I said.

"Sure whatever milady wishes," he said, teasingly.

"Very funny," I said, rolling my eyes playfully.

Edmund stood up and out of nowhere, picked me up bridal style and carried me out of the water. I thought he was going to let me go and we just walk back up from the beach. But he still managed to carry me up from the shore, up the stairs and on to the courtyard.

"You know I could've walked," I said.

"I know, I just can't carry you for no reason?"

"I don't know, unless I broke my foot and I pray to myself that I won't jinx myself," I replied

He smiled as I pecked him on the cheek as he put me on the ground but I was still wrapped in his arms. We heard someone behind clear their throat and we spun around only to see it was Susan and Lucy staring at us.

"Do we want to know what just happened?" Susan asked.

"Not really no," Edmund replied.

"Yeah I agree with him on this one," I said.

"Oh well, okay then," Lucy said. Susan looked at her in shock and back at me and Edmund before we headed inside.

We parted ways with them as we headed up the stairs. I tried to contain my laughter but by the time we got to my room, I just busted out laughing.

"What's so funny love?"

"Oh I don't know the fact that we told your sisters that nothing happened and the looks on their faces, I couldn't help it," I replied as I went in my closet to change clothes. I put on a dark purple nightgown and found a robe as I put in on and tied it up.

I walked out and just sat on my bed next to Edmund as we just laid there next to one another. I stared at the ceiling as he wrapped his arm around me. I sighed contently as I looked up at him as he was staring down at me. I could see the love in his eyes as we looked at each other.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Nothing. I'm just glad that you're safe and you're here under the circumstances but I'm glad you're safe,"

"I know," I said.

"Just remember that I love you always and I'll protect you always," he vowed.

"I love you too," I said, as my eyes started to flutter and I entered into sleep land.

A/n: Okay so not my best. Just only a few chapters left, maybe around 2-3 not sure yet since everything is hectic right now and a possible epilogue. I'll keep you guys updated if anything.

If I update late again, I'm just dealing with end of the semester stuff and I'm slowly getting my writing groove back.

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