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Chapter XIV
Edmund was being led to the giant's lord regent as their king died not long ago leaving no heirs. As soon as he was in the throne room, the man in question bowed to him; a funny sight as he was at least ten feet taller.
"Your majesty," his voice was the same as his built; grave and tough "what owes me the pleasure for your visit?"
"Important matters, good lord, and I know you to be fair enough to accept."
"Very well then, let me hear it."
The just king took out the parchment and opened it.
"By the name of Aslan, great king of Narnia, we, High King Peter the magnificent of Narnia, Queen Susan the gentle of Narnia, King Edmund the just of Narnia, Queen Lucy the valiant of Narnia and King Caspian the Tenth of Narnia, also known as the seafarer, demand your allegiance to our troops in a great war against Calormen threatening the peace of our peaceful nation. We ask you Lord Regent to accept our pleads as Narnia and Ettinsmoor are considered as one these past five years.
With our sincerest wishes
Narnia's royal family "
The lord was pacing back and forth deep in thought but that was very inconvenient for Edmund as even the smallest steps made the loudest thuds.
"Tell me my king; is our help very important to you?"
"Indeed, sire."
"But by accepting your offer, I'm sentencing my people to death."
"And by your acceptance you're saving hundreds of lives."
"What good would it do to us?"
"Sire, Ettinsmoor is a part of Narnia, ever since we won you on battle; you have no right to refuse."
"Then why not just send a messenger?"
"Out of respect, and all political matters aside, winter will be rough; you'll need supplies from our country. If you do not die in war you die of hunger."
The man sighed
"Very well then, my king, Ettinsmoor will stand by your side on the battlefield."
"Thank you, we'll send all the details later, prepare your men, we'll need you in less than two weeks."
He then bowed and left the room, very pleased with his diplomatic skills.
"Thank you very much king Nain, your allegiance weights greatly in these peril times."
High King Peter thanked the king of Archenland as they stood at the gates of Anvard's castle, the country's capitol.
"My pleasure your majesties, our history shows how much my kingdom is indebted to Narnia during your golden age. My ancestor, king Cor, used to speak fondly of you, especially King Edmund as the former brought him to his parents, and such says our books and legends."
"My brother always had a way with children and good eyes and it allowed us to notice the difference between the two twins, may they rest in peace in Aslan's country" agreed Susan.
"Then farewell my friends, but I'd like to make request. Take my son, Prince Adam with you; he'll give you all the information needed on our army as well as battle planning. Please take care of him."
"Of course your majesty" agreed Peter.
Prince Adam was a tall young man of nineteen and very handsome. He had blond hair with sharp blue eyes like the ocean; he was very witty and cheerful. All ladies desired him not only for his looks but also for his skills and charisma, when he was asked to court he refused claiming he was already in love with someone else, everyone wondered who that woman may be, but he revealed nothing. He had all the makings of a great king. He bid his father goodbye before riding his horse and setting off to Narnia.
A week had passed in Cair Paravel; the tension was at its peak between the trios. They all pretended like nothing happened. Caspian and Lucy were still arguing childishly, they always met during training teaching Annabelle how to perfect her skills with her daggers; she got the handle of it pretty quickly and now could fight fairly. Such weapons were easier than swords and bows.
"Why Peter and Susan are coming so late?" asked Annabelle.
"Request from the king but they'll meet Ed on their way back or so says their latest letter." Caspian answered.
"they'll arrive this evening before dinner which is like an hour from now" noted Lucy very excitedly.
"What are we waiting for, let's get ready." Annabelle squealed before composing herself under Lucy's knowing gaze.
Caspian rolled his eyes, so much for seeing her beloved. He found out that his interest for Annabelle was fading with time much like Susan. Of course she was still very charming but after their little encounter the week before he decided to open his eyes, and saw how much she was happy with him, so he reluctantly let go. As for Lucy, he was still keeping his word, nothing more than a sister.
Annabelle, Lucy and Caspian stood in their best attire to greet their family. Horses and trumpets could be heard announcing the arrival of the other royals.
Edmund was the first to come into view. He dismounted his mare and caught his Lady in a passionate kiss pouring all their longing in it.
The others averted their eyes to give them privacy. Just then, Lucy noticed Peter followed by Susan and another familiar face.
She squealed and ran to crush her brother in such a strong embrace that he was barely breathing.
"Let him breath" scolded Susan.
The youngest sister just ignored her and did the same with her.
"Are you sure you're a queen?" teased Edmund.
"Nice to see you too dear brother, didn't want to distract from your priorities."
The young man laughed and hugged his favorite sister:
"I missed you Lu." He whispered. She did her best to not break down.
"Me too Ed, you don't know how much." He kissed her cheek before letting her go.
She turned to her siblings and started babbling with her hands gesturing everywhere:
"I'm so so so so glad you guys are her, you see the castle was really boring without you, I mean we laughed and all but with these council meetings I swear I-"
"Take a breath Lucy." Said a laughing Caspian, lowering her hands by her wrists before she hurt someone.
"Oh I am thank you." She retorted.
"Such a child when you get excited, even worse than squirrels."
"Look who's talking, remember that time when you-"
"Shut up Lu."
"Shutting up." She laughed before turning to her siblings.
"What?"
"Where is the lady that was here before we departed?" asked Susan.
"Long gone due to some, Uhm, events." She replied awkwardly averting her eyes, Annabelle and Caspian didn't look at ease too.
Peter suddenly remembered their guest.
"You all must know Prince Adam of Archenland." Lucy beamed and hugged him. He chuckled and spun her around. The others looked at them curiously apart Caspian who was getting protective, even Peter wasn't.
"Well I didn't know you were that close." Peter muttered.
"Oh please we've know each other for four years, we met in a ball then clicked instantly, it's such a shame you couldn't come to the latest one." She said while turning back to him.
"Indeed, I heard great talks about it."
"Really? May I know them?"
"First the assassin attack and how you saved everyone."
She blushed feeling a rush of modesty.
"None of that please anything else?"
"Yes how stunning you looked and I can admit the descriptions did no justice to your beauty." She laughed at his words.
"Always the charmer, aren't we?"
Susan looked pretty confused, the gossip said that Prince Adam was reserved with women; she just shrugged and let it pass.
He noticed Peter glaring at him and asked him curiously:
"Is something wrong your majesty?"
"Apart from you flirting with my sister no not all" he thought.
"Don't mind him he's very protective of our youngest sister" assured Edmund.
"And I'll probably die as an old maiden" joked Lucy.
"Yes probably." He grunted, she looked at him sternly.
"Peter?"
"What?"
"Shut up"
Everyone tried to stifle their laughter as the High King lowered his head feeling intimidated by his five year younger sister. Annabelle greeted everyone as well as Caspian before the former offered:
"You would probably want to rest before dinner is served, I'll have someone show you to your room Prince Adam, and please let us know if you need anything."
"Thank you very much your majesty."
"Hang on, Hang on" interrupted Lucy "If you're going to stay with us in this castle, drop the formalities; it's Lucy, Peter, Susan, Edmund, Caspian and Annabelle and you're Adam understood?" ordered the valiant queen.
The poor man just nodded too scared to disobey, he suddenly felt like a child getting punished for stealing candy. She smiled at him "Good." Before turning around to see the cooks regarding dinner.
"You'll get used to it." Edmund patted his shoulder, chuckling at his sister's natural behavior even with the noblest people.
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