Chapter 8
After the event with Caspian, Kathryn went to sit near the stone table; sat down and started reading Pride and Prejudice , Kathryn was always a fast reader and she half done with the book until a fawn announced "King Peter calls a meeting" Kathryn put the book in her book bag, and went towards the meeting room. Once Kathryn got there she noticed Caspian's eyes looking at her; so Kathryn tried to avoid his eyes, and went to stand next to Trumpkin and Lucy. Peter announced "I have a plan" Everybody's eyes were on him waiting for his plan. Peter said "I'm going to send Lucy into the forest to find Aslan..I was wrong and she was right" Trumpkin intervened "You can't send a little girl alone, into the darkest forest to find someone who might not even exist" Trumpkin looked at Lucy with concern. Susan interrupted "She won't be alone" Peter continued "We can't do this alone, we need Aslan" A bear said "For Aslan" along with other creatures who also started to chorus "For Aslan" Trufflehunter asked "Now with that taken care of: what are going to do otherwise?" Kathryn then also said "Peter we have to do something to counter the Telmarines machines….." Everybody looked at Kathryn and nodded their heads in agreement. "I have an idea..we could take the Telmarines by air-" Edmund asked "What do you suggest we do?" Kathryn replied "We need to ask the gryphon's, to carry rocks and drop them below" Everyone looked silently at Kathryn for a moment until Cornelius came in and said "That is a brilliant idea, my dear girl" Caspian then added "I think her idea will work" Peter asked "Does anyone disagree?" Everybody nodded their heads in agreement. "Good, anymore ideas?" Kathryn stuttered "I--have--another idea" Susan piped "Come on let's hear it" Kathryn said "Below here, the pillars are weak, and we have a draw bridge to go up onto land right?" Caspian answered "Right" Kathryn added "Well we can use someone to lead below , knock out the pillars to make the ground weak for the Telmarine soldiers; the leader can come up and surprise them: Susan along with other archers, can go up above and fire" Everyone stood with their mouths open; speechless. Susan intervened "I love her ideas, they will definitely work"
Reepichap piped up "I am for this plan" Peter shouted "I think Kitty's plan will work" Everyone agreed and Peter suggested "I also have another idea, I will fight Miraz, and whoever wins will have Narnia, so we need to send a messenger" Edmund intervened "I will go, if I have someone go with me" Kathryn blurted "I'll go because I can handle a blade and I will protect you in case of treachery on Miraz's part" Everybody nodded their heads in agreement, except Caspian who didn't look happy. After everyone was leaving Caspian grabbed Kathryn's arm, which made Kathryn tense. "I don't want you to go be a messenger with Edmund, it will be dangerous" Kathryn pulled her am away and walked away leaving a surprised Caspian.
Before Susan and Lucy left, Caspian followed Kathryn ; forced her to face him and embraced her. Kathryn tried to get away, but to no avail.
Kathryn
Why is Caspian doing this to me? Kathryn thought.
Caspian
I don't want to let her go, I won't let her go Caspian thought.
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Caspian embraced Kathryn for awhile, and would not let her go. Kathryn struggled against him, but he wouldn't let go. After awhile, Kathryn finally gave into Caspian and started to embrace him in return. Kathryn started to blush, but then came to her senses and walked away. But unknowing to Caspian and Kathryn, a jealous friend was watching them…
Susan
I can't believe my eyes, how could she do this to me? Susan thought angrily. She knows that I like him..she is not my best friend anymore…I wish she would die and stay out of my life forever Susan thought bitterly, with tears in her eyes.
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After that whole event, Susan and Lucy prepared to leave to find Aslan. Caspian came in and Susan's face turned a thousand shades of red. Caspian said "This horse is reliable..you're in good hands" Lucy retorted "You mean hooves" Caspian chuckled at Lucy's statement. Caspian tried to give Susan her horn, but Susan replied "Keep it, in case you need to call me again" Kathryn came in and said "Good luck Susan and Lucy" Susan looked at Kathryn disdainfully and ignored her and rode off.
As they approached the tunnel Lucy laughed "In case you need to call me?!" Susan replied "Shut up" Lucy's smile faded as soon as she thought back to Susan's behavior towards Kathryn. "Susan, why didn't you reply to Kathryn?" Susan scoffed "She's no friend of mine.
Lucy
Oh no I have a bad feeling about this, she found out about Caspian and Kitty, oh no… Lucy thought sadly.
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Before Kathryn and Edmund left Peter said "Be careful you two and went off before saying to a centaur "Watch over them" Peter and Edmund went off to Miraz's camp. On the way, Kathryn wasn't thinking about the battle between the Telmarines and them, but a battle between Susan and herself.
Kathryn
What have I done? Kathryn thought anxiously. I screwed up, I need to make amends with Susan before it's too late. But..I love Caspian, but can't bring myself to do so..around him I feel safe and happy..with him, I haven't been this happy in a long time Kathryn thought anxiously.
Edmund
Edmund looked at Kathryn and knew that something was terribly wrong with her. Every time Kitty looks down at the ground, I know something is wrong and I know it has something to do with Caspian and Susan.
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Edmund tried to snap Kathryn out of her reverie "Kitty, Kitty" After a minute Kathryn was snapped out of her reverie and asked with a smile "Is there something wrong Edmund"? Edmund smiled and replied "No..I just wanted to tell you were almost there"
Edmund
I can see behind her fake smiles Edmund thought sadly.
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Edmund, Kathryn, and the centaur approached a Telmarine guard, and Edmund announced "We come in peace and we request an audience with King Miraz"
The guard led the trio to Miraz's tent; once they got there, Miraz looked upon the group in curiosity.
Edmund bowed and greeted the king and read the letter Peter wrote and finished "Whoever shall win, will have all control of Narnia" Miraz looked at Edmund and said "Prince Edmund-' Edmund interrupted "King Edmund, my brother is the High King, I know it's very confusing" Miraz then looked at Kathryn and enquired "Who are you?" Kathryn replied seriously "I'm Kathryn, friend of the kings and queens" Miraz then asked Edmund "Is your brother sure, he knows what he is doing?" Kathryn replied "Yes, he does" Edmund asked "Are you afraid of losing" Miraz said angrily "I'm not afraid, tell your brother, I accept his challenge" Kathryn and Edmund bowed and turned away back to the How.
In the forest, as Lucy and Susan were riding, Telmarine soldiers were on their tail. But each time, they tried to gain speed, the soldiers, would catch up with them. Susan stopped the horse and got off and said "Lucy take the reins, it looks like you'll be going by yourself" Susan slapped the horse and Susan got her bow ready to fire and shot a few Telmarine soldiers. But more soldiers kept on coming, and outnumbering Susan, it didn't look too good for Susan; but then Caspian came riding in and chuckled" I think nextime you should take the horn" Susan smiled and they both were off.
Susan
Oh Caspian can't you see that I like you.. What do you see in that snake anyway? Susan thought sadly.
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Both Caspian and Susan returned to the scene of the fight between Edmund and Miraz. Kathryn put her head down when she saw Caspian and especially Susan. Edmund helped Peter prepare for his fight, and all the narnians cheered for Peter. This seemed to be the only solution that would resolve the war. Peter noticed Susan alone and asked "Where's Lucy?" Susan didn't answered and Peter said "Well let's just hope, she comes through"