A\N: The idea of Narnia's "deep magic" corresponding to God's law comes from Finding God in the Land of Narnia by Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware. It's a book I highly recommend to all Narnia fans. The Bible verse I've quoted is Isaiah 53:6, from the New Living Version. This version, of course, would not have been around during Lucy's time, but I feel that it is the easiest version to understand.

Disclaimer: Again, I own nothing related to The Chronicles of Narnia. Now, on with the story!

"You do?" Lucy cried in astonishment.

Ethyl nodded eagerly. "You see, Lucy, our world, like Narnia, is governed by a Deep Magic. That is, by a higher moral law. God( the God of the Bible) is the one who made this law when. People break the law whenever they do something God told them not to do. That's what's known as "sin." The Bible says that 'all of us have strayed away like sheep.' That means that all of us living on Earth have disobeyed God and done whatever we wanted to do. We've broken the laws of the Deep Magic. We have, in a sense, become traitors to the God who created us. And, just as in Narnia, death is the punishment for this kind of betrayal."

Lucy's eyes widened as the wheels in her head began to turn.

Ethyl went on. "But there's good news. The Bible also says that "The Lord laid all our guilt and sins" on Jesus. That means that, when Jesus was crucified, He paid the price for our betrayal. That means He died the death we were supposed to die, just like Aslan died the death Edmund was supposed to die. And, just like Aslan, Jesus came back to life after making this sacrifice."

"You mean. . ." Lucy began

"That Aslan's other name is Jesus Christ," Ethyl finished. "Yes, I truly believe that's the case. Jesus took you and your siblings to Narnia to meet Aslan in hopes that you would come back to this world and be able to know Him better."

Lucy sat in numb disbelief. Could it be true? Could it be that Jesus Christ, a figure she had always associated with drudgery and dogma, was really her beloved Aslan in another form? Could it be true that the Great Lion lived in the stories she'd heard since she was a child.

Tears began to stream down her face as the reality sank in. It seemed impossible. . .and yet it made perfect sense. Who else besides Jesus could be powerful enough to rise from the dead, or turn stone into living flesh or do any of the other incredible things Aslan did?

"I believe you, Ethyl," she said. "But how do I get to know Aslan as Jesus? I mean I can't see Him."

Ethyl smiled. "You couldn't always see Aslan either, but you still believed. All you have to do is trust Jesus. Trust that He is a real person, not just a character in a story. Trust that He loves you and that His death and resurrection are enough to make you right with God. Trust that He will send His Holy Spirit to you and draw you closer to Him."

"I think I can do that," said Lucy.

"Would you like me to pray with you?" Ethyl asked.

"Sure."

Ethyl moved over into Lucy's seat and put her arm around her. "Jesus," she began. "Thank you for my friend Lucy and for the wonderful adventures you've led her on. Please help her to continue following you in this world as faithfully as she followed you in Narnia."

"And thank you for what you did for my brother," Lucy said. "And for all of us. I accept the gift of your life and ask you to help me live a better one."

"Amen." Ethyl concluded, giving Lucy a hug.

Lucy hugged back tightly. It was the most amazing thing ever! The ache in her heart was gone! For the first time in years she felt truly at peace. She felt complete.

And when she stepped off the train and saw Edmund waiting for her, her heart fluttered with a happiness she had never known before. She ran to her brother, half-crying and half-laughing. She couldn't wait to tell him the Good News.

A\N 2: If you've read this far, I just want you to know that God loves you more than you could possibly imagine. He sent his own son to die for you, just like Aslan died for Edmund. Whatever you've done, He wants to forgive you and be in a relationship with you. All you have to do is accept His gift. If you are considering adopting the Christian faith, here are some resources for you:

http:/www. \salvation

I hope that God blesses each of you on your journey to find Aslan in this world.