Sorry about the short chapter…I was in a hurry. Please guys..I'm BEGGING now. Review! This chapter is also dedicated to NarniaGirl97. Thanks for being my inspiration to keep going

Peter's POV

Peter paced back and forth, with all the kids watching him. He felt responsible for everyone's welfare, and wasn't sure how to go about keeping everyone safe. Everyone was looking to him.

"Peter, we must think of something. Miraz and his men will come right here and starve us in!" Edmund cried.

"I know Ed!" Peter's words came out harsher than he had intended, and he wished he could take them back when he saw the hurt look on Edmund's face. "Sorry Ed, I'm just tense, I didn't mean that."

Elise stood then and walked over to Peter, placing her arms on his shoulders. "It's going to be okay Peter. I promise. We'll think of something!" She turned and hugged him, and in return he held her tightly. It was an emotional moment for everyone, as solemn silence settled over the group.

Edmund's POV

Watching Peter pace was difficult for Edmund. He felt bad that everyone relied on Peter for safety. Edmund wished he could be a provider too, but as High King, all that duty fell to Peter.

"Peter, we must think of something. Miraz and his men will come right here and starve us in!" Edmund finally cried out.

"I know Ed!" Peter replied harshly. Hurt, Edmund withdrew. He felt Danielle place a hand on his shoulder, and he relaxed a bit.

"Sorry Ed, I'm just tense, I didn't mean that." Peter gave Edmund a small smile.

Edmund felt Danielle wrap her arms around his chest, and he covered her hands with his own. Turning to grab her hand, he led her out of the room as everyone else sat solemnly.

Danielle's POV

Walking through the forest together, hand in hand, Edmund and Danielle talked.

"I've always been in Peter's shadow," Edmund said bitterly, "ever since the first time we were in Narnia, and even before when we lived in England. That's why I got involved with the white witch. I wanted to have my own place, and prove to Peter that I was just as good as he was, regardless of the birth order. Now I'm trying to quench those same feelings of resentment and jealousy again."

"Well, Peter is the oldest, but he has weaknesses Ed, just like you do. In the areas he's weak, you are strong." Danielle smiled at him.

"What do you mean?" Edmund looked confused.

"Take the fact that Peter doesn't remain calm in stressful situations." Danielle smile triumphantly at him.

"What?" Edmund looked more confused.

"That's an area that you have a strong point. Peter isn't very good at remaining calm, he loses his temper, gets angry, or can' think of a solution. You are very good at remaining calm and coming up with answers." Danielle felt Edmund tighten his grip on her hand.

"You're right Danielle, you're right."

Susan's POV

Susan walked quickly into the cavern where the carving of Aslan was on the wall. She saw Peter sitting with his head in his hands on the remains of the Stone Table. As she was about to walk in, she saw Elise coming in too. Gesturing with her hand, she smiled at Elise, trying to communicate that she would handle it, and that she needed to do this. Walking in, she sat down quietly next to Peter.

"So," She said one syllable, hoping to draw some information out of him. Peter lifted his head out of his hands and turned to look at her.

"So what?" He said with a bit of edge in his voice.

"So what's wrong? You've been acting oddly for the last few days." Susan said practically.

"I'm not a leader Susan! I'm a follower. Sure, I liked the title of High King and the honor that went with it, but whenever I get stressed or get in a bad situation, I can't even keep my cool much less make rational decisions or even think of them!" Peter exploded with all his emotions to Susan. After recovering from her shock, she smoothed her full skirt and spoke.

"I'm sorry Peter. I know how you feel, I've noticed the tension in you lately. But the people trust you to lead them! Just for this war, you must lead the people to keep their confidence. They need you to be strong for them. I know you can do it." Susan hoped that her confidence would restore Peter's.

"Yes, but what about decisions and ideas? I can't even come up with any strategies or anything!" Peter said with despair.

"Well, how about having a meeting with everyone, and tell them that you want their input?" Susan said. "You could get their ideas and then adapt them to whatever you need."

Peter smiled at her for the first time that day. "Susan, you are brilliant. Let's do it."

Lucy's POV

Watching everyone argue over what course of action to take was extremely entertaining for Lucy. Everyone had different ideas about how the battle and war should be fought. Peter seemed to just be observing and taking it all in, while Danielle looked like she was ready to jump up and fight then and there. Susan just looked to Peter for something, and Elise smiled at him with adoration in her eyes. They were the only ones. Edmund was spilling his guts to Peter, every possible idea and strategy it seemed. Peter seemed to be disagreeing with most of them, which made Ed extremely angry.

"So I suppose you have a better idea?" Edmund said with finality and anger in his voice.

"Edmund, may I remind you who is High King here." Peter said with a coolness in his voice, which he had the decency to look guilty for after a reproving look from Susan.

"You may be the High King Peter, but I have a good idea." Edmund said with the same coolness in his voice.

"Very well," Peter leaned forward eagerly, "let's hear it."