Honour Doesn't Come Easily

Morwen was excited yet scared as he realised he was in the Shuddering Woods in Narnia because he knew the Narnians mightn't like him because he was a Telmarine and related to Miraz but hoped that they would accept him but he heard a sound.

It was the flute of a Faun.

Morwen was amazed at the beauty of the melody.

It reminded him of a song his mother used to sing when he was little.

He decided that maybe he could try talking to her.

"Hello there.

That song is so beauitful.

It...... makes me think of people I care about." he said.

The Faun smiled at him removing the flute from her mouth.

"Thank you.

My name is Arwena.

You look familiar, like King Caspian the Seafarer.

Are you related to him?" she asked him.

Morwen gulped hearing that.

"S-Sort of." he told her.

He didn't want to tell her that he was Miraz's son in case she was angry at him.

But then she saw another Faun gasp seeing him.

"Arwena get away from him!

He's a Telmarine!" he told her.

"You mean like King Caspian the Seafarer?" she asked him.

"Yes and No.

He's a Telmarine but not like Caspian.

He's related to that brute Miraz." the male Faun told her.

Arwena was confused as she saw Morwen run off.

"Wait!

Don't go!" she begged him.

Rikicheep was in the Shuddering Woods but was angry.

She couldn't believe her uncle would say such things like that about her father.

She knew he had been brave but not a fool.

She then began to use her father's sword which was the only thing left but she'd kept it in good condition but hoped that she could be strong enough to become a Knight of Narnia.

"Aslan please help me.

I want to follow my father into being a Knight of Narnia but I'm not sure if I can do it.

My family and friends doubt me." she said softly catching her breath.

But then she saw somebody sitting under a tree.

"Aslan?" she asked herself approaching.

Morwen was sitting under the tree but was nervous.

He wondered if it had been a good idea to come to Narnia after all.

But then he saw something.

It was a huge lion but looked regal.

"Aslan?" Morwen asked afraid.

The lion nodded.

"Yes it is me.

I know that you've had a hard life because of your father Miraz.

But you came here hoping to start an new life.

I know the other Narnians are a little hostile but I know you're not like Miraz at all.

You should talk to Caspian." he answered as Morwen understood.

He saw Aslan leave along with Rikicheep.

They were both in awe but Morwen was surprised seeing her.

"You're a mouse!" he said to her.

Rikicheep scowled hearing that.

"That's what all humans think.

Can't you think for yourself?

I'm the daughter of Reepicheep, a brave Knight of Narnia and a war hero.

I want to be a Knight of Narnia but others doubt me." she told him.

He wondered why she was so set on this idea.

"Because us Narnian mice are always made fun of by other Narnians because of our height but my father never let it bother him and did amazing things.

Sometimes you must defend your honour even with your own life but what about you Morwen?" she asked him.

Morwen sighed at her.

He wanted to tell her about him but wasn't sure if she'd understand.

"My name's Morwen but I'm a Telmarine." he told her.

Rikicheep was amazed hearing that.

"You're a Telmarine?

You're not like Caspian, are you?" she told him.

He nodded.

"I'm Miraz's son.

But I'm not like him.

I ran away to Narnia because I don't belong with the other Telmarines.

I have no honour among the other Narnians." he told her.

Rikicheep nodded at that.

"But you do.

Admitting that showed some courage.

You do have some honour." she told him.

Morwen nodded in reply but then he heard soft music and was entranced.

Rikicheep smiled knowing it was coming from Dancing Lawn.

"Wow they're great dancers." he said to him.

"Yes they are." she told him.

She then saw Arwena smile at him as she pulled him into the new dance.

"Aren't you mad at me..... because I'm related to Miraz?" he asked her.

"No I'm not.

You're not like Miraz but I can tell.

Maybe you should stay in Narnia." she answered as the dance ended.

Rikicheep then heard somebody familiar speak.

"Riki don't worry about what your uncle says.

He still is angry at you for going into Aslan's Country but you should follow your heart and your honour.

But Morwen is part of your destiny.

Good luck.

I believe in you." Reepicheep's voice said fading.

A tear was in Riki's eye but wiped it away before Morwen saw.......