The battle was long. It took a lot out of Aslan's army to be able to fight the darkness that Jadis had command over. Makeeda had fought diligently, protecting her allies around her as best as she could with her archery skills, adding in magic when she had the energy to. After what seemed like hours, the battle had concluded with Jadis trying to kill Edmund, stabbing him with her scepter. Lucy had healed him with her fire flower juice after Aslan destroyed the Witch. Jadis' army surrendered, Aslan's troops celebrating their regain of the land.

There was to be a coronation for the new Kings and Queens of Narnia. After the battle was over, everyone had went to castle Cair Pairavel. Makeeda had been asked to join Aslan in crowning the kids.

Makeeda walked down the aisle with Tumnus, pillows with crowns on them in their hands and smiles plastered across their faces at the feeling of freedom.

"I give you King Peter, the Magnificent." Aslan said aloud.

Makeeda put a crown on Peter's head and bowed to him.

"I give you Queen Susan, the Gentle."

Tumnus crowned her now.

"I give you King Edmund, the Just."

Makeeda smiled, placing the crown on his head.

"And I give you Queen Lucy, the Valiant."

Lucy smiled excitedly as she was crowned. The hall of Narnians cheered in unison.

"Long live King Peter. Long live Queen Susan. Long live King Edmund. Long live Queen Lucy!"

As the party carried on into the later hours of the day, Makeeda wandered up the stairs of the castle, finding her way to Jadis' chambers. She opened the door slowly. She saw nothing of interest in the room, except a chest. Makeeda placed her hands on it and her hands chilled. She knew it was enchanted to keep others out of it, but Makeeda would not be locked out. She summoned her magic and unlocked it, a small hiss sounding throughout the room as it lifted slightly. She hesitated before opening it, looking down into the dark space of the chest. She took a deep breath, her stomach flipping as she took in what she saw. In the chest, perfectly laid out, was her bow and quiver. She smiled, gently picking up the Dalish crafted wood, tears welling in her eyes. She shook off the emotions quickly, taking off her other bow and quiver, replacing them with the Dalish ones. She stood, sighing in relief and enjoying the feel of her own weapon. After a few moments, she went back downstairs, finding her way out of the castle.

Makeeda smiled at the sight of the sunset across the land of Narnia. She felt herself becoming overwhelmed with confliction, thinking about her fallen clan and how much peace would be brought to the sister clans, if there were any still alive. She let her feet carry her wherever they wished, unsure of what she would do now that the war was over. As she descended the hill up to the castle, she heard a faint noise of rushing water. She followed it, finding a hidden pond with a small waterfall falling into it. She smiled, loving the simplicity of the pond's beauty.

She sat at the edge, touching the water with her toes as she did so. She enjoyed the moment while she could, hearing footsteps coming up behind her.

"Why are you here all alone?"

She smiled, turning towards Edmund's voice.

"I just wanted a moment."
"I can go-"
"No. It's ok. Please."

Edmund sat down next to her, handing her an apple.

"I found an apple tree on the way here." he told her, eating one of his own.
"Thank you." Makeeda smiled and she bit into hers. She was pleasantly surprised at the sweet taste of it. "Wow."
"It's good." he agreed. He noticed the bow on her back. "Where did you find that?"
"The Witch's personal chambers. She had a chest in there. She kept it."
"Why?"

Makeeda shrugged, too grateful to question why Jadis had kept the bow.

"It does not matter now."
"So where will you go now?" Edmund asked.

Makeeda looked at him. She was free now, and she was able to do whatever she pleased. The freedom was new, and she was unsure what to do with it.

"I don't know." she replied. "Try to find any other sister clans left."
"Won't you be lonely though?"
"Maybe… But I don't have anywhere else to go."
"You could stay here."

Makeeda stared at him, wondering what she would do or what benefit she would have if she stayed at Cair Paravel. She shrugged at him.

"Edmund, I have no need to." she said. "Why would I stay?"
"You do have need to."
"What is that?"
"You have to protect us."

She smiled, looking away from him now.

"From what? There is no danger to you anymore."
"There could be later."

Makeeda knew he had a point. She nodded, looking back to him.

"So you want me to stay here until you need protection again?"
"You can live in the castle with us."
"Why do you want me to stay?"
"You're my friend." Makeeda smiled at him. "Even when I didn't deserve it, you were my friend… You deserve a place to call home. It can be here."

Makeeda couldn't help but to feel wanted. It was a feeling she hadn't felt in a long time.

"I'll stay."

Months passed under the Pevensie rule, and there was true peace in Narnia. Makeeda had her own chambers, filled with alchemy ingredients, supplies and books. She had really tried to accept her powers, enhancing them to better herself as the castle's protector. She had become a lot stronger, and more read in the Shemlen history of Narnia.

Makeeda's relationship with Edmund in particular also grew stronger. Months quickly turned into years, making them best friends. Every time another year went by, they would go visit the little hidden pond together. Makeeda even took on the challenge of teaching Edmund how to brew simple potions. She taught him of her own history, helping him learn about her people. He told her stories of his own home too. As they grew and changed, they never grew apart. Their friendship was strong, and they were always together as a pair, never one without the other.

All was right in Makeeda's eyes, though she wouldn't have been able to guess what was coming to her next.