"You're safe now, dear one."
I blink my eyes in disbelief and hesitantly get up. "You're here!"
"Of course," Aslan says. I run towards his voice and slam into the lion. I bury my hands in his thick mane and hold myself close to him.
"I missed you so much," I cry as I nuzzle my head against his.
He chuckles. "I never left." I crack a huge smile and squeeze him tighter.
"Please, don't ever leave me."
"I'd never dream of it, my child." He allows me to keep my needy arms around him until I'm content. I pull away and his whiskers tickle my cheek as he puts a loving kiss on my forehead."Now, shall we go heal your friend?"
I tilt my head to the side and something clicks. "Trumpkin! Oh gosh, Trumpkin. Is he alright?"
"Do not fret; your friend is well. Let us see him." I put a hand on his side and walk alongside him. We stop and I listen as Aslan blows a gust of air. Something rustles in the grass and I hear Trumpkin's rough voice.
"Lynn?...Asl- your majesty?"
I collapse onto my knees and hug the dwarf fiercely. "You're okay! I'm so sorry, Trump! I was so overcome with the thought of having-"
"It's fine," he interjects. "I don't blame you, Lynn. Honest." I give him a half-smile and can only hope he returns it. I get up and hold my hand out. He takes it and I pull him to his feet.
"I'm so glad you're alive," I say as I let go of his hand.
"Yeah, so am I!" He pivots in place and faces Aslan. "Thank you, your majesty."
"You're welcome," Aslan gently replies. "Now, I believe it's time to end this battle. Hold onto me, both of you." I grab a fistful of his mane and we walk forward toward Cair Paravel.
(Trumpkin's POV)
All around us, people fight to the death. We walk through the chaos as if it's nothing and Aslan leads us to the middle of the gardens. Caspian slashes a mans arm and goes through 10 more people before he sees us. His eyes enlarge and he gapes at the sight of the great lion. "IT'S ASLAN!" He announces loud enough for everyone to hear. All heads turn our way and the world stands still for a moment.
"ATTACK HIM!" A wretched man yells. All those on the opposing side runs toward us and I see Lynn step closer to Aslan.
Before anyone can come close, Aslan lets out a mighty roar and before my eyes, each on of them turns into dusts and floats away in the air. I scratch my head and watch as the specks travel through the sky. At first, no one says anything but soon, we are all cheering. I look around the ruined area and see people going berserk. We've won.
"Jadis is gone," Aslan declares above all the noise. The cheers become ten times louder as they celebrate our victory and congratulate each other. "May peace always reign in our fine land."
"LONG LIVE ASLAN!" Someone shouts.
"LONG LIVE ASLAN!" the whole repeats. From the corner of my eye, I see the lion smile. Caspian walks over to us and get to his knees in front of Aslan.
"It's very good to see you again, King Caspian."
He gives him a polite nod. "As is to see you, your majesty." He gets up and turns around to face the people. "Let us all remember this day! Remember the day where our faith in Aslan was triumphant above all!"
The cheers start again and I tune out the ear-shattering chatter. I turn around and find Aslan telling Lynn something in her ear. She wears a blank expression on her face but bobs her head up and down. Aslan pulls away and she smiles. Something eats at my heart and I pry my eyes away.
(Lynn's POV)
"Your time is drawing close, Evalynn." I put on a straight face and take it in. "Your task lies ahead."
"I think I'm ready, Aslan."
"I know you're ready, dear one." I remain still and he keeps patient.
"I don't think I want to leave just yet though."
"You will not leave today. Today, you will celebrate this wondrous day along with everyone else. Tomorrow you shall depart to your world." I nod and hold back my tears. "You have no idea exactly how much I love you, Evalynn. I'm so proud of what you've become." I smile and let out a giggle.
"Thank you, Aslan."
"Lynn. Lynn!" I snap back and feel Trumpkin's hand on my shoulder. "Are you-"
"I'm fine," I answer before he can finish. "Just a bit tired." I reposition myself in my seat and listen to the jubilant laughter of all as they dance in the ballroom of the Cair.
"Would you like to dance then?" he asks awkwardly. I smile and hang my head.
"I'd love to," I say as I look in his direction. He takes my hand and leads me to the floor. I assume he doesn't know how to dance as he just swings side to side, our arms held out as if we're about to play ring-around-the-rosie. He tells jokes and I howl with laughter, not even caring if people begin to stare.
Someone taps on my shoulder and I twirl around. "May I cut in?"
"Only because you're the king," Trumpkin grumbles playfully. Caspian takes my hand and I put mine on his shoulder.
"Thank you," he whispers as we do a dance similar to a waltz.
"What for?"
"For finding Aslan, for doing the impossible, for saving my country." I give him a smile and he chuckles softly. "I'm very glad you came here."
"I am too, Caspian, I am too." We continue to dance as people drink themselves happy and share friendly words. Their laughter tickles my ear and I'm at ease to know all is well.
It's one of those times where you wish you just pause your life and live in that moment forever.
"Do you know what this is for?" Glenstorm asks me as Maria and I enter the courtyard.
"We'll find out."
I grip Maria's arm tighter and she pats my hand. "My people, I bear news." I stand a bit straighter when I hear Aslan's solid voice and wait for him to go on. "As some of you may know, I have given Lady Evalynn as task in her world. I know it may be sad...but it is her time to leave." Gasps are let out and I step forward and face the crowd. Aslan comes to my side and I lay a hand on him.
"Must she go?" a young voice asks.
"I have to," I say with a raspy voice. "I'm sorry...but someone needs me back home." I put my head down and cover my eyes.
"She will save a precious life and maybe someday, you all will be able to understand." I hiccup and fight the urge to break down and cry right in front of everyone. "It's time for you to say your goodbyes, Evalynn."
I nod and lift my head. At that second, Trumpkin runs into me and clasps me tightly. "I'll miss you," he says in a hoarse voice. I take him in a bear hug and we cry together.
"I'll miss you too! So much!" We eventually let go and I endure 10,000 more goodbyes, all worse than the one before. Trumpkin comes back around and I get down to give him another hug. We're swarmed by many other and they join in one by one. I bawl my eyes out and they give me some space. "I'm...ready, Aslan." I get up and brush off my dress. I walk to meet Aslan and twine my fingers through his mane.
"Let us go then."
"Where to?"
"The Western Wild, Evalynn. That is where you entered Narnia, that is where you shall leave."
"Yes, Aslan."
"May I also come, Aslan?"
"Of course, King Caspian."
Caspian comes to my side and we step forward. I turn back and wave. "I'll never forget any of you," I call. "I'll miss you!"
"Goodbye!" They all say in unison.
We walk along the shore and stop in front of the woods. "This is it," Aslan states. This is where we must part."
Caspian hugs me and I cling onto him as if my life depends on it. "Goodbye, Lynn. I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too," I sob.
We break apart and he takes my hand. "Here. I've talked to Aslan yesterday and he told me about your...task. If you could, could you please give this to Susan? Please?" I close my hand and feel the shape of a ring in my palm.
"Would I be able to take it through?" I ask. "When I go back?"
"I will allow it," Aslan says.
I nod and take in a breath. "Then I will...And Liam's necklace. Do you think I could maybe-"
"Of course, Evalynn."I nod gratefully and inch forward. "Wait." Aslan shuffles toward me and I become still.
"Yes?"
He comes closer and kisses my left eye. I relax and grin as he shifts and kisses my right eye. I hear him move back and my eyes flutter open. I see Aslan and Caspian smile at me. I see them. "How is it?"
"Thank you," I whisper. I run over and throw my arms over them both. "Thank you so much... Thank you for this wonderful experience." I step back and look at Aslan. "So I guess this really is goodbye."
"Not goodbye, for we shall see each other again." I smile and nod. "Return to them, dear one. Go back to the meadow, lie down, and close your eyes."
"...That's all I do? You want me to lie down and close my eyes?"
"When you lie down, you'll fall asleep and you will find yourself back in your world."
"Do I have to do it alone? Aslan, I-"
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet."Proverbs 3:24
A wave of ease washes over me and I smile. "Yes, Aslan."
"You will find I have another name in your world. You must learn to know me by that name, Evalynn. This was one reason why you were brought to Narnia, that knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there."
"I think I have a hunch," I beam. "Well, until we meet again." I look at them one last time and enter the Western Wild. The trees close the space I entered through behind me and I look up at the sky through the trees. "Goodbye, Narnia."
I soon find myself in the meadow and go to the center of it. I scan around and gaze at all the vibrant colors of the various flowers. I take off the necklace and look at Susan's ring. I unclasp it and slip the ring through. For a while, I just stand there, looking ahead and cherish my last seconds here. Slowly, I lay down and stare at the flawless sky. I hold the necklace tightly in my hands and close my eyes.
Goodbye.
"Lynn!"
Lynn opened her eyes and found herself on the floor in Hogwarts:O KIDDING. Maybe another day though? WHATTT? Lynn's back home? Finally, right:)? Can't wait for you guys to see how the story works out. Uhh...I have some stuff planned, but I have a limited brain? Ideas anyone? Anyways, I was cleaning my room and I dusted off my bible(Admit it, you have to do that sometimes too-_-) and I randomly opened it. I found this verse and I thought it'd be cool to incorporate it into the story. In case you can't find it, you know, 'cause it's not like I didn't make it in bold, it's when Aslan's comforting her. The verse is Proverbs 3:24. So yeah...Review to make my day please! I could use a good review:D
Much appreciation xx