A/N. Okay, I would like you all to stand up and wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my new reviewer- gaarsaku4ever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIRL! Better late than never, eh? I'm sorry, I just couldn't update sooner.

To those of you who want an OC for Caspian- I'm sorry, that's not part of my plan. The thing is, Caspian is actually one of my least favorite characters, I'd been holding a grudge on him since the very first time I saw him in the second Narnia movie. I really can't put my finger on why, but I just do. I know, you'd probably think I'm weird, but I guess he's just not my type and I don't see what's the big fuss around him all about. In fact, I'm so uninterested in him, that if Ben Barnes walked right past me in a street, I don't think I'd have even asked him for an autograph. Yeah, it's THAT serious. Now, I hope this clears something up a bit, on with the story!

Chapter 17

During that day, the later it got, the more dark clouds emerged in the sky. It seemed as if the temperature was dropping by a degree with each passing minute, it was slowly getting more windy and cold. By the time it was eight o'clock in the evening the coldness and the wind had turned into a real storm, so severe that practically no one was to be found on the upper deck, except for Reepicheep and several sailors on duty. The rest were downstairs minding their own business or talking.

Such a rapid weather change immediately caught Drinian's concern and he politely requested Caspian and Edmund to meet up with him in Caspian's cabin, as it had all the maps. Edmund and Edelle were in his cabin ,so he told her to wait for him and went to the unexpected meeting. Soon the three were in Caspian's room. By that time the storm had grown so brutal, the waves tossed the ship mercilessly and it was rocking around like mad. Obviously, now all three had a clue of why they were here. Caspian went to sit down on a couch by the window and Edmund held onto a wooden strut to keep himself firmly on the ground. Drinian walked to the unfolded map on the table and pointed to a place somewhere in the middle from Coriakin's Island and Ramandu's.

"So, we're stuck here, right in-between, with food and water for two more weeks max." He stated with a hint of irritation and held onto the ceiling
"This is your last chance to turn back, Your Majesty. There's no guarantee we'll spot the Blue star any time soon, not in this storm. We're gonna destroy the ship trying to find this Ramandu place. We could sail right past it and tip of edge of the world."

"Or get eaten by a sea-serpent" Edmund retorted sarcastically, clearly not intending to go with the idea of turning back.

Caspian and Drinian shot him an irritated look and the captain continued

"These are strange seas for sailing, the waters we've never seen before…"

Caspian didn't let him carry on and stood up "Well then, captain, perhaps you would like to be the one to explain to Mr. Rhince that we're abandoning the search for his family."

Drinian looked at him with a "haven't thought of that" look on his face and Edmund sneered at him.

The captain thought of it for a second and then nodded his head in defeat "I'll get back to it." He took his black raincoat and turned around once more before leaving the cabin

"Just a word of warning" he looked at the two "The sea can play nasty tricks on a cruise mind. Very nasty" and he walked out.

Edmund and Caspian exchanged confused looks, right now they had no idea what the captain meant by that.

Little did they know it was just about to change.

Edmund was sitting on his bed, leaning his back against the side wall, Edelle cuddled up to his side with her head resting on his shoulder. It was like the only thing that could make them feel cozy and serene is to be close to each other. He was just telling her about the earlier conversation in Caspian's cabin, with one arm wrapped around her and the other hand playing with her fingers all the while.

Edelle huffed "Did he really suggest turning back?"

"Yeah" He sighed "He actually thought we'd consider it."

"Yeah right," she tried to mimic Drinian's voice "After all we've already gone through, why don't we just leave it there and go home"

Edmund chuckled "I know, sounds stupid, doesn't it? And that weird phrase about the sea playing tricks on us…"

Edelle thought about it for a moment "Well, I wouldn't laugh about that just yet…"

He furrowed his eyebrows quizzically and slightly moved his shoulder to make her look up at him "What do you mean?"

She raised her head "I mean, he's been on seas his whole life; I don't think he'd say something like that without any meaning behind it."

Edmund smiled "Oh come on.. what? Do you think there are evil sea spirits that are waiting for foreign ships to endure their waters and then drive the crew insane and sink the ship?" he said with mock anxiety.

"Well, anything sounds stupid when you say it like that!" she responded.

"Edeeelle…"he dragged her name, showing the ridiculousness of the conversation. "These are just the sailor's superstitions. I highly doubt the possibility of sea ghosts."

She thought again and smiled "You're probably right, I'm just being paranoid."

He returned the smile and kissed her forehead "That's normal. And even if there was something, I'd protect you from any ghost in the world."

Her smile grew wider at his defensive nature and she decided to show her appreciation by pressing her lips to his. Edmund was pleasantly surprised by her kiss and responded quickly and enthusiastically. As always, the kiss enflamed rather quickly as Edmund deepened it and shifter their position so he could wrap both his arms around her middle. In return, Edelle wind her arms around his neck and opened her mouth slightly to let him in and he eagerly accepted the invitation. Not being able to keep his building desire at ease, he moved one hand from her waist and slowly made his way upwards. Just when it was about to reach her breast, she stopped his hand, what made him break the kiss

"What?" he asked confused.

She looked him in the eyes semi-seriously "You didn't think we would do it every night now, did you?"

His expression turned from confused to seductive as he leaned to her ear "Why, do you have other plans?" he whispered and planted a kiss on her neck just below her ear.

"Well…" she began, trying her best to keep her voice from breaking, as it was pretty hard to do with his hot breath and lips on her neck.

He reluctantly pulled away "Well what?"

"Actually, I'm still a bit…uncomfortable…from last night…" she explained and blushed.

At first he kept silent, but then the realization hit him and his eyes grew slightly wider "Oh...I'm sorry, love. I didn't know." He said sympathetically and pulled her to him.

"It's alright." She muttered into his chest "I'm sure I'll be fine soon enough."

They held each other for a few minutes before Edelle pulled away "Let's just go to sleep now, okay?"

"Okay." He said and they stood up to get ready for bed. He unbuttoned his shirt and threw it on the chair; she unzipped her dress and was about to slip out of it, when Edmund stepped to her and guided her hand away from the straps and zipped her up again. Now it was her turn for a confused look.

He sighed "Love, you sleeping in the same bed with me fully clothed is hard enough."

She thought for a moment and then smiled sheepishly, figuring she was about to make it even more difficult for him "Sorry."

They lay on the bed and Edmund snuggled her up to his side and wrapped his arms around her, as she pulled the blanket over them.

"So, I assume you won't be sleeping in your room anymore?" he asked, a tinge of hope audible in his voice.

She chuckled "Not unless you're in it with me."

He let out a small sigh of relief and she chuckled again "Goodnight, Edmund"

"Goodnight, my love." He tenderly kissed her hair. The ship was still rocking and after a few minutes they both fell asleep.

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