"Good job everyone! Please rest well tonight!" Everyone breaks off and heads home. I massage my neck and sigh.

"EVALYNN KEYNES!" I nearly fall over when I hear Liam yell my name and storm my way.

"Hold on Liam," Caspian says as he stands in front of me, coming to my rescue.

"I can't believe you did that! I told you I didn't-"

"I'm sorry but I had to! You we're just-"

"Someone explain to me what's going on!" Caspian pleads. "How are you even walking, Liam? You've been on your deathbed for nearly two weeks and you've been refusing to take the cordial!"

"Yes, I did refuse to take the cordial but someone here had the chef put it in my food!"

"How'd you find out?" I ask.

"So you admit you did it! I had the chef tell me the truth when I noticed my soup was sweeter than usual and had red in it! My god, Lynn! I specifically told you I didn't want a single drop of the cordial!"

"But tomorrow is our last time we can train and I want you to be ready!"

"You're acting like I can't take care of myself!"

"Lynn," Caspian begins. "There's a reason why Liam is a High knight. He's one of the best swordsmen I've ever seen. Well, next to King Edmund."

I cringe a little at the mention of my friend. "Well then, would you mind sparring with me for a bit?"

Liam keeps quiet for a moment. "I have heard you were very good with a sword. You know, considering you can't see."

"Better watch your mouth," I joke

"Whoaa, whoa!" Caspian interjects. "This is getting a little heated, don't you think?"

"Care to show me how good you are, Lynn?"

"With pleasure, love."

The corners of my lips pull up into a smile as I unsheathe my sword and he follows. I must admit, Liam is good, very good actually. It's just that I'm better.

There's a knock at my door and I shuffle to open it. "Morning, Lynn."

"Good morning, Trumpkin. Ready to go?"

"Yup." The dwarf takes my hand and we start our daily ritual: a walk through the gardens, time at the beach to bury our feet in the sand, and a visit to the newly-discovered humorous Adrian.

I pat the horse's side and laugh at his joke. "Don't you think it's about time we get to breakfast?" Trumpkin hurries.

I slowly nod. "I suppose this is our last time seeing each other for a while," I sadly add. "You'll probably be evacuated tomorrow since the battle will start soon."

Adrian pushes his snout against my cheek in a playful manner and I pet his mane. "I'll miss you, my friend."

"And I'll miss you," I tearfully reply, hugging him. It takes my whole being to pull myself away from him as Trumpkin leads me back to the Cair.

"Are you ready for the battle?"

"Ready as I'll ever be," I huff. We walk along the shore and I listen as the waves crash against the rocks. The sun kisses my face and I lift the skirt of my dress slightly. "Do you think Aslan will come sweeping in to save the day this time...like he always does?"

We stop dead in our tracks and Trumpkin lets go of my hand. "I don't know..but I think everything will work out."

"Things don't happen the same way twice," I quote. I hear the dwarf's laugh and I smile.

"Race you to the gates?"

"You forget I happen to be blind."

"Hasn't stopped you before, has it?" Without another word, I bolt forward and begin to laugh like a little child. Trumpkin's at my heels and he taps on my shoulder. "You're going the wrong way!" Watch out for that-"

I trip over something and fall flat on my face. I hear Trumpkin roaring with laughter as he runs to my side. I sit up and spit out the sand that got in my mouth. "You will mention this to no one!"

"I don't know," he cries. "This is a very good beginning discussion for our meal!"

"Trumpkin," I growl.

"Ah, I'd bet Liam would love to hear about this after what you did to him yesterday!"

I pull Trumpkin down to the floor with me and we begin to laugh together.

"Hello," I greet to the usual guards at the door. We exchange a few polite words and Trumpkin impatiently escorts me to my seat in the dining room.

"Good morning," Tavros yawns.

"Goodmorning, Lady Evalynn," Glenstorm says.

I acknowledge them with a friendly nod and pick up my fork. "Where's Liam?"

They both wait a moment before answering me. "He went into the town..." Tavros suspicously says.

"To pick up some herbs," Glenstorm finishes. "...For the doctors. Yes...for the doctors."

I roll my sightless eyes at their obvious lies. "Okay. Well, what about Lilliandil and Caspian?"

"The two are in the throne room. They are saying their goodbyes along with many others before the queen retreats to the sky when the battle ensues. Tavros and I have already made our visit."

"Excuse me?" I cough. "Did you just say she's going back to the sky?"

"To stay with her father while we are fighting here. The king does not wish for her to stay here because it is too dangerous."

"When was this decided?" Trumpkin asks just as surprised as I.

"This morning while you two were at the stable. She will leave at noon."

"Noon?" Trumpkin and I scream in unison.

"Yes," Tavros says. "His majesty wants her gone before...something happens."

I hang my head and Trumpkin's chair screeches across the room. "Let's go say goodbye, Lynn."

I stand up and walk toward the door. Trumpkin's hand catches mine and we walk down the main hall. "This war really is going to happen..."

"Yeah..."

The doors slam against the walls as we enter the throne room. Lilliandil shrieks my name and envelopes me in a deadly hug. "Evalynn...Lynn, I'll miss you more than words will ever be able to describe."

I bring my arms around her and cry into her shoulder. "Me too. I'll miss you too, Lilliandil." We crush each other with the embrace and we cry like there's no tomorrow.

"Uh," Trumpkin interrupts. "Do you think I could get a chance to say goodbye?"

Lilliandil laughs and lets me go. I stand there awkwardly and wipe a stray tear.

"I know it's short notice," Caspian whispers beside me. "But it's for her safety."

"I know," I mumble. "But it's okay. It's not like it's forever, right?"

"Right."

The door opens again and I hear the familiar steps of Liam come toward me. "Sorry I'm late." He pecks my cheek and I wrap an arm around him.

"So, you bought herbs for the doctors?"

"Oh," he says with a touch of confusion. "Yeah...I gave them the herbs before I came here."

"Ahuh..." I reply. "Well, you go say goodbye to Lilliandil. I think I'll go back to my room to wash up once Trumpkin's done."

"No need to bother Trumpkin. Just wait here and I'll come with you!"

"Alright," I sigh.

He jogs off and I cross my arms. "Lynn, I need to discuss something with you."

I turn to Caspian's voice. "Okay, shoot."

"First of all, are you sure you want to fight?"

"More sure than I've ever been of anything in my life! Come on, we've been through this."

"Very well then. Lynn, I'd like you to lead a section of our army. I know your highly capable of taking on this duty and I hope that-"

Before he can finish the sentence, I tackle him in a hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you! I promise you won't regret it!"

We both laugh and I loosen my grip around him but don't let go. "But Trumpkin will be with you. You know, because you're, well..."

"Blind, I get it. Oh Caspian, this is so amazing! Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome, Lynn. I know I made the right decision."

"I believe I'll be needing her back," Liam cuts in.

"Liam," I gush. "You'll never guess what just happened!"

"I know, Lynn. Caspian asked me for my permission yesterday."

"Permission?"

"Because you two are kind of courting," Caspian explains. I blush and Liam takes me from Caspian. "Anyways, training resumes in 15 minutes. I'll be seeing the queen off but I expect you two to be at the training grounds on time."

"I'll make sure of it," Liam says.

"Goodbye, Lilliandil!" I say as I turn around with one last wave.

"Goodbye, Lynn!"

We walk out the door and make our way to my bedroom. "I suppose you're leading a section of the army too, Liam?"

"Of course," Liam replies, locking our fingers together. "I am-"

"The king's most noble knight. Yes, yes. You've told me."

"And don't you forget that."

"How can I with your big ego?"

"Big ego, huh? What about you miss I'm-oh-so-amazing-with-a-sword?"

"Whatever. We make a good pair, don't we?"

"That we do."

I giggle and Liam stops. "You can go to your room, I just need to get something from mine first."

"Okay, then." I feel against the wall and prop the door open.

"When you're ready, I'll be waiting outside your room for you."

I shut the door behind me and search through my wardrobe for a suitable dress. The door of the room beside me closes and I can only imagine what sort of thing Liam's hiding. I know for sure he wasn't buying herbs. I become slightly annoyed when I hear a knocking at the door. I start to walk back until I realize it's not my door.

"Sir Liam," someone calls quietly. "Sir Liam, please open up. I bear news from the king."

Liam opens his door and I put my ear against the wall. "Yes?"

"We've been notified of her appearance. We have seen her."

"Her? Who is her?"

Pause. "The Witch Witch, sir. She had been spotted at the edge of the Western Wild by one of our men." I hear a shuffling sound. "The king asks that you scout through the area for anything of importance. Here, he wants you to bring this. Blow it and we'll arrive."

Caspian's risking Liam's life to spy on the Jadis...but he at least gave him Susan's horn. I groan and automatically smack my hand over my mouth.

"I'll be right out. Please prepare Adrian for me...And could you please not mention this to Lady Evalynn? Alright, thank you."

They both walk down the hall and I pry myself away from the wall. I grab the first dress I get my hands on and change in a hurry. I pick up the quiver of arrows from beside my bed and fasten it on my back and grab the bow. Furiously, I trudge down to the training grounds.

"You alright?" Trumpkin asks me as I load another arrow.

"Fine," I lie with venom. "Perfectly," shoot. "Fine."

"Doesn't seem like it," he informs me. "You're about to break the bow like that!"

"Lay off," I snap. I send another arrow flying and hear a satisfying hit. "When I say I'm fine, I mean it!"

"Whatever you say..." I take in a deep breath and let out my frustration.

"Where's Sir Liam?" I hear Glenstorm ask everyone.

"Haven't seen him since the throne room." I hold my tongue and keep shooting.

"Do you know, Lady Evalynn?"

"Sorry but no," I say, playing dumb.

"Alright then. Ah, greetings your majesty. Is Queen Lilliandil gone now?"

"Yes, Glenstorm, She just left."

I put the bow behind me and walk toward Caspian. "How could you?"

"Pardon?"

"How could you send Liam alone to spy on the witch?"

"I don't know what you're talking about, Lady Evalynn. Liam is-"

"Don't lie to me Caspian! Please! I heard them tell Liam to go to the Western Wild! You gave him-" Suddenly, a loud sound blares in the distance and my heart drops.

"The horn!" Caspian calls out. I sprint down the steps of the exit and run onto the sand, Caspian close behind.

"Liam!" I scream as we draw closer to the woods. "LIAM!"

Caspian holds me back and we fall to the ground before I can enter the Western Wild. "It's too dangerous! I can't let you go in there!"

"LIAM!"

"Glenstorm, Trumpkin. Go in and find Liam."

Their feet snap twigs as they enter and I'm clawing at the sand. "Please, Caspian! You have to let me go! Liam's in there!"

"I CAN'T, LYNN!"

"LET ME GO!" I stop fighting and begin to cry. "Oh, Aslan...Why Liam?"

"Don't worry. I'm sure Liam's fine."

The two come back quickly and I hold my breath. Caspian gasps and more tears fall. "Your majesty...Lady Evalynn..."

Something is laid next to me on the sand and I place my hand on it. My skin touches Liam's rough cheek and I die inside. His body is cold but something warm coats him.

"He was hung from a nearby tree, mulitple stabbings."

Caspian backs away from me. "Lynn..."

Hope surges through my and I hug his body. "Liam, please stay with me!"

"I love you, Lynn."

I shake my head and sit up to give him space. "Stop it, Liam! We're gonna get you back to the castle and we'll get the doctors to heal you and...Oh, Liam! Please don't leave me! I need you!"

"I'll wait for you. I promise you I'll wait for you in Aslan's country."

"Liam, I love you! Don't go yet, I still-"

"May Aslan always guide you." He takes my hand and puts something in it.

I cradle his face in my hands and sob uncontrollably. "L-L-Liam! Liam! Don't d-die, I don't want to l-live w-w-without you. Dammit, Liam, I love you!" I put my forehead against his and wish I could pause time right here.

"He's gone, Lynn!" Trumpkin whimpers as he tries to pull me off Liam's. Caspian tells him to let me be and I cling to his body for as long as I can bear.

"You better keep your promise," I whisper into his ear as I tear myself away from him. "I'll miss you." For the last time, I press my lips against his and give him one last kiss on the cheek.

I slowly stand up and brush the sand off my dress. Glenstorm offers to carry the body back to the castle and Caspian kneels down to pick him up and place him on the centaur's back.

"Lynn...Are you going to be alright?" Caspian asks as he catches up to me and squeezes my hand.

"I'm good..." I squeeze his hand reassuringly. "I just want to start training again... Caspian," In my other hand, I finger the necklace with the lion figure Liam gave me.

"Hmm?"

"Jadis is mine."

Sorry for the wait, this was a pretty long chapter. I told you guys someone was gonna die- Anyone guess it would be Liam? Battle scenes next chapter and hopefully Liam's sidestory following! Lynn's gonna see the Pevensie's soon and I wanna hear your thoughts! Review to make my day?

Much appreciation xx