Author's Note: Hello readers and Happy St. Patrick's Day (Even though im nowhere close to being Irish), I have good news especially for those have followed my story the whole time! I have update my story (Finally!) and have posted chapter 7! I know I am happy as well but it took me so long to finally finish this chapter (B/c of school, and so on) and I am glad that I finally have some time to myself to work on this story. Also before you read I will warn you that I have spilt this chapter into two parts because their is alot of things I want to write in so be prepared for a whilrwind of fun! So to continue on here is the lastest installment of as you now Interview with a King! Review and Enjoy please!
Disclaimer: Once again if I owned anything to do with Narnia why on earth would I be here typing all this? Now ask yourself that.
Interview chapter 7: Learning New Things Take 1
An hour later:
"I must say that dinner was brilliantly done I loved every bit of it!" said Professor Cornelius
"Yes and I am glad you enjoyed it," Caspian replied as he said good night to his professor and some others as they left.
"Please tell lady Veronica that I am deeply sorry about her having to miss out on such a lovely feast," said Reepicheep, " Especially that desert, so delicious,"
"Don't worry Reepicheep she is fine now and I will be sure to tell her," Caspian replied
"Alright then good night my king and sir David, tomorrow I shall demonstrate to you my swordsmanship skills!" Reepicheep replied proudly
David giggled, "Sure, I'd like that, good night there buddy," he said staring down to Reepicheep who bowed and left the room
"Good night gentlemen," Reepicheep replied as he left the room
"Boy did V miss out on some good desert," David replied rubbing his belly
" Yes I am sorry about that as well but I am glad you enjoyed it so much," Caspian said smiling
"Oh well yes I did," David replied, " I can still taste the strawberries,"
Caspian laughed, " It was fantastic, well I think we had enough fun for one night and I am sure you want to rest so I will be seeing you in the morning?" Caspian said
"Yeah sure good night my king," David replied half bowing almost copying Reepicheep
"Good night sir and enjoy your sleep," Caspian nodded his head as and David walked out of the room both walking in separate directions down the corridor.
Just then David when Caspian was out of sight he turned on his camera,
"So the dinner is over and everyone has left and now I'm tired and I hope all of you in New York have enjoyed this special night because I sure had fun. Stay tuned for more fun stuff tomorrow good night, David out!"
In the Meantime:
Veronica was in her room lying in her bed about to go to sleep after the maid Arielle brought her some clean clothes and then she took a quick bath. She evaluated all of the things that she had gone through today and just wanted to pretend that it never happened for the sake of her sanity. It was tough to be a new talk show host and ruin your image with pasta sauce and other foods all over your dress. No way would she be voted for an Emmy or any good award for that.
"That's going to have to go to the dry cleaners!" Veronica recalled David and the whole room staring with shocked eyes and her feeling like a deer in headlights.
At least its over with and nobody will remember by tomorrow. Right?
Veronica pondered over a few more thoughts before falling fast asleep in the silky sheets.
"Everybody look what decided to grace us with its presence?"
" The giant beach ball has arrived!"
"HAHAHHAHAHAH!!!!"
"Leave me alone!"
"Hey fatty did you eat McDonald's for breakfast today?"
"Yeah cause your fatter than you were yesterday!!"
"HAAHAHAHAHAH!"
"Leave me alone!"
"Hey what's big, fat and eats up all the food in the cafeteria?"
"I don't know, what is it?"
"Fatty whale! Ha-ha!"
"Everybody look out the jelly rolls are coming for you!" said one student
"Oh no everybody run for cover!!!"
"Stop it!"
"You're so fat, that when you tried to walk into the ice cream store you couldn't fit inside because you ate all of the ice cream!"
"Yeah cause you ate so much and left none for us!"
"Hahahahaha!"
"Hey why don't you go exercise before you explode in a gazillion bitty pieces!"
"Yeah just look at her big tummy, its so fat and round!"
"Stop it!"
"You're so fat that you can't even walk to school, you roll sideways!!!"
"You're so fat that when you walked in the classroom, the whole world had an earthquake!"
"Boom….boom!!"
"Leave me alone!!!!"
"FATTY MCFATTY!
"FATTY MCFATTY!"
FATTY MCFATTY!"
"STOPPPPP!!!!!!!"
"NO….no…,"
" Lady Veronica?"
"Stop!"
"Lady Veronica, is everything alright?"
"Leave me alone!" Veronica yelled kicking and screaming in her sleep once more when she suddenly stopped and laid still.
"Excuse me…My lady…?" Veronica nearly jumped out of the bed and looked around wildly when she hazily saw a figure standing by the door.
"What, who?" Veronica asked startled
Who is she? Where did she come from?
"It is I Arielle the maid, I knocked at first but I heard you screaming," the maid replied
Veronica grumpily wiped her eyes tiredly and blinked several times before seeing clearly. The room was mostly dark with some light coming from the window behind.
Oh it's her again….
"Sorry to have startled you milady, I used a key and I wanted to bring you some new clothes to wear today in case you needed it," replied the maid
"Oh…okay," Veronica said quietly
"Forgive me for asking but is anything wrong milady?" asked the maid curious
"Huh, oh me, nothing, its nothing," Veronica said when she tiredly sat upright on the bed.
"Alright, well before I forget the king has to told me that breakfast will begin in an hour and you should arrive soon," the maid replied
"An hour, what time is it?" Veronica asked grumpily
"Why the sun has risen almost two hours before you woke up," said the maid
"So that makes it…eight or nine?' Veronica asked
"Pardon me?" asked the maid confused
Oh I forgot clocks don't exist in Narnia…I am in the middle ages….
"Oh…um I mean it must be very early in the morning," Veronica replied
"Actually noon will be in around three hours when the sun is highest in the sky," said the maid
"Yes I am aware…I guess I should get up now?" Veronica asked unsurely
"Well if you are hungry and you want to eat breakfast then I suggest you do," said the maid
Veronica wiped her sleepy eyes and yawned before saying anything, " What's for breakfast?"
"I don't know but you should get dressed to find out," the maid replied
"Okay," Veronica replied stretching her arms and yawning and sitting upright, "Do I have to wear something special today?"
"Oh I have just the perfect dress for you that you will like," the maid replied excitedly.
Please don't give me another dress that will make me embarrassed in front of the king and his whole nation of people!!
"Goody," Veronica said with an unsure smile
"Why good morning ladies and gentlemen over there in the United States, this is director/co-host David Williams standing in a bit for the miss Veronica Williams who has left me charge of this wonderful camera. I am now inside kitchen of the castle where all the cooks and so on and there to make food and serve and everything, " David replied as he filmed the kitchen from back to front
"Hi young man over there do you mind waving?" asked David to one of the servants who looked at David confused and waved unsure, "Isn't he a nice guy? I have some much interesting things to tell you and I would like you to meet and say hello again to King Caspian X!"
(David turns the camera to a lost Caspian who then sees David and looks up and kindly waves to the camera)
"And how are you this morning King Caspian?" asked David
"I am very refreshed thank you, I had a peaceful night's rest," Caspian replied looking relaxed, " And what about you?"
"Well I had a pretty good night's sleep, the bed was so comfortable," David replied
"Good I am glad you enjoyed your sleep, you look well rested," Caspian said
"Trust me I was out like a light bulb as soon as I hit the pillows," David added when Caspian smiled
"Well that is a good sign then," Caspian replied smiling just when a few men entered the room.
"So what are these foods that they are bringing out right now?" David asked seeing the servants coming out with trays of food.
"Hmm, well we have various things to choose from fresh toast, scrambled eggs, bagels, croissants, blueberry, banana, and strawberry muffins, pancakes with…" Caspian replied when David began to drool from hunger
"Okay that sounds good enough, no more detail needed," David said as he tried to avoid staring at the food hungrily, " See audience this is what you call breakfast,"
"You do not eat breakfast?" Caspian asked
"No, no, we do," David replied, "It's just not a big feast,"
"Then what do you eat for breakfast?" Caspian asked curious
"Um, well…maybe a slice of pizza, Lucky charms, etc," David replied
"That is a breakfast meal in America?" Caspian asked
"Well we aren't exactly…big on breakfast if you know what I mean," David said
" I do not?" Caspian asked curious
"Well, you see where I come from, we don't exactly have time to eat a big, balanced meal like you do," David replied
"Oh really… breakfast is the most-" Caspian replied
"…important meal of the day I understand," David said
"Oh you know that saying as well?" Caspian asked
"Yes my mother reminded me all the time when I was little," David replied holding the camera when some footsteps came walking in. David and Caspian turned to see a familiar face walking in.
"Why my lady Veronica how nice to see you are well to join us!" Caspian greeted when he got up from his seat and went over to Veronica who smiled as he kissed her hand.
"Good morning to you too King Caspian," Veronica replied nervously
"What's up V, had a good night's sleep?" David asked half-heartedly
"I did actually," Veronica said when she gently pulled her hand away from Caspian
"I am so glad you could make it, we have so many things to eat for breakfast," Caspian said escorting her to a seat on the other side of David closer to him .
"Wow, um where do I start?" Veronica asked when she sat down looking at the table amazed
"Well I know I am starting for the pancakes and inwards," David replied happily when Veronica rolled her eyes
"Start from wherever you'd like, eat as much as you'd like I am sure you are very hungry," Caspian replied when Veronica looked the table and decided to take some eggs, fresh fruit, a bagel and a muffin. She didn't want to look like a pig in front of Caspian or David so she tried not to put so much on her plate especially after that nightmare she experienced the night before.
"Mhmm, these pancakes are so delicious and fluffy," David replied forking a mouthful of it when Veronica looked at him in disgust and shook her head.
"And how do you like your breakfast Veronica?" Caspian asked when Veronica looked up at him.
"I like it, it's very good," Veronica replied before sipping some orange juice and barely biting her bagel with cream cheese.
Just then without warning a loud whistle blew in the air when David, Caspian, and Veronica turned their heads startled.
"Your left, your left, your left, right, left…!" a voice shouted as it approached the kitchen. All three people looked on curiously at to what was the noise until they noticed a small figure march toward the kitchen in front of ten other mice in double file lines.
"Left, right, left, and……HALT!" the mouse shouted and blew his whistle when the two rows came to a stop and stood silently, " At ease soldiers!" he commanded when the mice stood with their legs apart and their hands behind their backs. That was when it turned around to see David, Veronica, and Caspian at the table.
"Good morning my King Caspian, sir David and Lady Veronica," the mouse greeted with a bow
"Good morning Reepicheep!" Caspian, David and Veronica replied in humorous awe.
"Soldiers say good morning to the King, Sir David and lady Veronica!" Reepicheep commanded.
"Good morning King Caspian X, Sir David and Lady Veronica!" the mice shouted each with a head bow.
"Good morning," Caspian, Veronica, and David repeated as he tried to stifle a laugh.
"Soldiers, attend-hut!" Reepicheep added when the mice immediately stood upright with their feet close together and their hands to their sides.
"This has to be on the show," David snickered filming the process.
"Soldiers order arms!" Reepicheep commanded when the mice lifted their hands to salute, "What do you say?"
"Yes sir!"
"Good, now un order arms!" Reepicheep commanded walking back and forth like a sargeant, " Soldiers you are dismissed!"
Just then the mice did an about face turn and took their seats at the table.
"Got this all on camera," David replied snickering
"Wonderful job," Caspian said smiling
"It is my honor to make your presence acknowledged at all times even at breakfast," Reepicheep replied as he sat in a chair in between Veronica and Caspian.
"And what a good commander you are, I may have to keep up with your army now," Caspian said half-joking
"No need to my liege, yours is of the finest I know," Reepicheep replied smiling as he took a piece of cheese and crackers as everyone else continued on with their meal and sat and relaxed.
" Oh please don't brag about me," Caspian said
"Well I'm stuffed, hey V do you want that?" David asked
"Yes, go get your own!" Veronica replied as bit her muffin
"So does anyone have any ideas of we should we do on such a beautiful day, we certainly cannot keep our guests bored by staying inside all day?" Caspian asked
"No its perfectly fine, I could practically live here," David replied when Caspian laughed
"Oh I have a wonderful idea!" Reepicheep jumped up from his chair excitedly
"Really tell me?" Caspian asked
"I did promise sir David and Lady Veronica that I would show them some of my excellent skills at swordsmanship today!" Reepicheep replied when Caspian's face brightened
"That would be a fantastic idea, would do you think of that?" Caspian asked them when they looked unsurely at each other.
"Please you will learn absolutely everything about sword fighting and it will be so much fun!" Reepicheep said
"Well…."David replied hesitant, " I never really held a real sword before-"
"Oh it will be fine, I will show you the best tricks and Caspian will physically teach you how to handle a real sword," Reepicheep said
"Wow to see David handle a sword," Veronica said when David glared at her meanly
"Oh please, you have to!" Reepicheep urged excited
"Reepicheep is the best swordsman I know, well besides myself not to brag," Caspian replied
"Well alright but I get to hold a real sword, like a real one right?" David asked
"Of course, we have the best handmade swords in Narnia," Caspian replied
"Than I'm in…but under one condition," David said when everybody stared curious
"What is that?" asked Reepicheep
"I learn how to swordfight if Veronica learns how to ride a horse," David replied when Veronica's face dropped to a frown.
"Oh what an excellent idea, Veronica hasn't learned how to ride a horse and today would be the perfect day!" Caspian said
"Oh no, I don't need to learn right now," Veronica replied nervously
"Please my lady you must, you will love it, it's the best thing ever to do!" Reepicheep said with pride when Veronica looked unsurely.
"But you don't want to waste time teaching me how to ride to a horse," Veronica said nervously laughing
"Do I hear someone backing out of a deal right about now?" David asked. Veronica gave him a "I will get you back for this!" glare when David only snickered.
"…Alright…I'll do it," Veronica reluctantly agreed when David's mischievous eyes went brighter
"Excellent it is set then, we will spend the day teaching David how to swordfight and Veronica will learn how to ride a horse in no time!" Caspian replied excited
"Yippee," Veronica groaned.
"I knew you had it in you sis," David said smiling when Veronica angrily stared and shook her head.
Today was going to be a long day.
To be continued….
A/N: And there it is, I know, I know! Please dont kill me, I have a good reason for ending this chapter so quickly please dont hurt me :) So to make you feel a tinsy bit better, here is a small preview of what the next chapter will be about. Here it goes in three, two...
"Alright, step back once, block, step to the right like this, swing your sword like so, and duck once," Caspian demonstrated as David watched confused.
"I'm sorry can you repeat that?" David asked
"Alright…step back once, block your sword using your right hand, step to your right side , then swing your sword slowly and duck your head as I slash," Caspian said. Veronica and Reepicheep looked in both amazement and humor as David tried to learn.
"Can I get a drink of water before I do this?" David asked
"Oh come on you barely even lifted your sword and now you want a break," Veronica replied in a playful voice. David growled and rolled his eyes.
Twin sisters I tell you!
"Now lets try again, this time I will do a six step demonstration and you will follow," Caspian said when David looked unsure.
"Come on big brother you can do it!" Veronica cheered when David rolled his eyes
"Ready?" Caspian asked
"Alright I'm ready," David said when Caspian suddenly yelled and jumped backwards, spun around twice, sliced his sword left and right, and did a diagonal slash to the ground before standing at attention.
"And that is the six step move," Caspian said when Veronica and Reepicheep clapped amazed and David just stared wide-eyed and gulped nervously.
"I guess it's my turn now?" David asked with a whimper