Carlos's Return & the Hawk comes calling
(Next Morning)
Kendall's P.O.V.:
I got up early this morning very early which is uncommon so to say. I looked around the tent and I saw Logan, and James still asleep so I tiptoed out of the tent where I was greeted with a view of the camp. The sun was shining perfectly as I smiled. All of a sudden, I heard the hoofs of Orieus. He got to know me more during the bonfire last night knowing that he would be by my side at the battle. "Good morning your Majesty," he greeted me with a bow. "Good morning general. I trust you slept well," I told him. "Yes I did and I am certain the same for you," he smiled. "Yes," I answered. I looked over near the rocks that were over by the camp and I could see Aslan's shadow with a figure in front of him talking. "Do you know what happened general," I asked. "Your friend is safe. He is talking with Aslan," he told me. I noticed and looked confused. "I better leave you here. I must work on somethings your Majesty," he told me before leaving. I couldn't make out what they were saying; then I heard a rustle coming from the tent. I looked to see Logan and James walking out and Lauren followed just behind the boys. "Morning man," Logan greeted me. "Morning," I smiled. "Who's up there," James asked. "I don't know. The figure next to Aslan is," I started to say as they noticed the conversation. "Carlos. He's okay," Lauren smiled. "He looks fine. I don't know about the inside," Logan told Lauren. "Come on, let's say hi," she said wanting to run to him. "Hold on Lauren," I told her holding back. "Why," she asked. I looked back up unsure.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
I looked at Aslan as we finished seeing my friends down there and he nodded signaling me that it was time to earn forgiveness. Aslan leapt down from the rocks as we walked over to our friends my head still hanging low. We stopped a few inches from them and Aslan told them, "What's done is done my friends. There is no need to speak to Carlos about what is past," "Of course Aslan," Kendall told him and walked away as I stood there in front of my friends. I couldn't bear to look them in the eye now that they think I betrayed them, when really I didn't. "Hi guys," I said timidly. But soon I felt a wave of embrace and it was Lauren who embraced and I hugged her back for a good few seconds. "Welcome back buddy," Lauren said to me in a smile. "Thanks Lauren," I replied. "Good thing your safe," James said coming over and embracing me. "Yeah good to see you man," I answered. "Hey Carlos," Logan greeted. "Hey Logan," I hugged him. Lauren smiled and Kendall looked happy that I was safe. "Kendall," I asked looking at him. "I'm happy your safe man," Kendall cried and embraced me as I held on tight. "How are you feeling Carlos," Logan asked. "Just tired and still bruised after what I went through," I replied. "You need Lauren and I to heal you up with the juice of the fireflower or healing water," he asked. "No. I think i'll let the healers do it," I answered. "Go get some sleep buddy. I know your tired. We'll have breakfast when you wake up," Kendall spoke. "Thanks Kendall. I appreciate it," I smiled before starting to walk over to a tent. "Oh and Carlos can you promise me one thing," Kendall asked. "What is it," I asked. "Don't try to wander off again alright," he chuckled. "I won't," I smirked and soon walked into one of the tents to get some sleep. It feels great to be on the right side where I belong.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
It's going to be hard for me to tell Lauren, Carlos, Logan and James they would be heading home and I would stay here. I think it's the best way but I'm not sure if they will accept it. "Kendall, you coming," Lauren called. "Oh right. Coming," I replied joining them at the short breakfast table.
After nap
Carlos's P.O.V.:
I woke up from my nap and saw an outfit laid out for me. A soft rust/red-orange tunic was lying on the table next to me with a tan colored hose. Along with it came a pair of dark leather boots and a loose sleeved pale white undershirt. I went behind the screen in the tent and began to change from the self that I was to who I was expected to be. Anyway, I finished getting dressed and walked out of my tent to notice my friends sitting at a small table for breakfast. "Hey Carlos, your awake," James said to me. "Well I guess I am," I replied. Soon breakfast was served to us, toast with over easy eggs. "What did I miss while I was gone," I asked.
James's P.O.V.:
"Uh Kendall was named a knight and killed a wolf," I told him. "A wolf," Carlos asked Kendall. "Yeah it was one of those jerks that our friend sent us," Kendall referring to Hawk now at the code.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"You know Los Angeles or Narnia is not going to run out of toast Carlos," I told him. "I know that Lauren," he chuckled. "I hope they will pack some for the journey back," Kendall's voice told us. "What do you mean Kendall," Logan asked. "I made a decision when Carlos came back and took his nap to tell you guys," he explained. "Were going back," James asked. "To the Palm Woods. I figured it would be safe and I did promise our families before this started to keep us but it honestly means I shouldn't stay here and help. I am the descendant of High King Peter after all," Kendall replied coming over and sitting down. "But Kendall. You read the prophecy and they needs us all five of us. Like our ancestors when they stared ruling," I explained. "She's has a point dude," Logan agreed. "I'm sorry Lauren. I know I read it with you. It's just that I'm finding this too dangerous," Kendall said. "What do you mean," James asked. "Well, Logan and Lauren nearly drowned, Carlos was almost killed by the guy who turned you against us," he explained. "Your concerned about us aren't you," I asked. "Badly," Kendall confessed admitting why. "Which is why we have to stay Kendall," Carlos said with his head down. We all looked at him and I felt the confession coming to him. "I've seen what the White Wizard/Hawk can do, and in a way I didn't mean to help him, but I did. Yet, through it all, there is one thing I learned,"he told us. "What's that," I asked. "That we can't leave these people, descendants of our ancestors people suffer the same consequences as they did when they arrived here," he told us with emphasis. I gently placed my hand in his and he felt peace. "He's right. I acted like a child," Kendall admitted. "Well, I suppose were in agreement were staying," James said getting up.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
My eyes darted over to James and I asked him, "Where are you going James,". "I'm getting in some practice," he replied getting his bow, quiver and horn. "Hey James, wait for me," shouted Lauren getting up. "Hey don't forget about me guys? What am I chopped liver," said Logan as he joined the three in walking over to the target range. "Well Carlos guess that leaves you and me," I told him. "It does," he replied. "Hey would you want to learn how to use a sword," I asked him. "Of course. But I don't have one," he answered. "You'll find out soon, come on Orieus is waiting for me," I told him. Then the two of us got up and we walked over to Orieus who was there waiting for us. "Ah Your Majesty, lovely to see you again," he said greeting me. "Lovely to see you as well general. I decided to take the offer you gave me of learning to train with my sword," I greeted back. "Yes, I understand, Aslan told me you would be needing practice when the time comes for the battle," he explained. "Yes for sure. Carlos wishes to do the same," I told Oreius. "Ah Your Majesty King Carlos, it is such the pleasure to finally meet you," Oreius said bowing.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
"It is a pleasure to meet you General, thank you for saving my life back there," I told him not referring to the past. "I would do anything for the descendants of the kings and queens. I know you would never betray use like your ancestor did but learned from his mistakes," he told me. "Yeah, it will take some getting use to," I explained. "Yes but the most important thing now is preparing for battle. Are you guys ready to learn sword training," he asked. "More than ready," Kendall and I replied. "Good. Follow me and we'll get started," he said as we made our way to an open field with Orieus.
Oreius's P.O.V.:
We arrived at the open field and I had the boys facing each other with practice swords before they would use their own. "Now, the most important thing about sword fighting is to understand that is a tool when it comes to battles not as a toy," I explained as they faced each other and me in the middle. "The sword is also important when fighting so you block attacks like a sword coming on top you can bat your sword to the right deflecting the attack," I told them demonstrating what I meant and using calculations for it. The guys seemed to get a hold of it and started using the practice swords on the stuffed figures we have made from some of their friends and were able to pass that with good remarks. "Very well. Let's try with your sword Kendall. Carlos can I speak with you," I asked Kendall and Carlos. "Sure," Carlos said coming over. "Actually Orieus, may I. Father Christmas asked me to give it," Kendall said to him. "Of course Your Majesty," I bowed to him.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
"Carlos when we recieved our gifts, Father Christmas asked me when you came back to us to give you your gifts," I said to him. "What do you mean," he asked. "You'll see. May I see them please," I asked General Glenstorm, Orieus's son. "Of course Your Highness," he replied bowing and walking into the tent grabbing the items that were protected in a velvet bag. "These are for you," Glenstorm told Carlos was very surprised that I was bowing to him, I think that didn't scare him too much. Carlos opened the bag to see a centaur shield and sword beautifully carved and initialed CG for Carlos Garcia. "What is this," he questioned looking at me. "This is the sword and shield of King Edmund the Just. Father Christmas knew your trouble and wouldn't betray one of us so he asked me to give you this when you came," I told him. "Really," he asked. "He did," Orieus told him. "Thanks man I appreciate it," he told us. "No need. Come on let's go get some training," I told my best friend as we got to the horses.
James's P.O.V.:
Twang
My arrow whizzed right through almost near center of the target. I still feel like I'm not getting any better but I am. Lauren gasped then she took her dagger out and you want to know what she did? With a flick of her wrist, her dagger went through the bulls eye. "My turn," Logan called out and did the same thing. "Show offs," I muttered and the two started to giggle. I will be getting them back for sure. Then we heard the neigh of horses and coming around the bend of the hill were Carlos and Kendall.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
Oh the wind on my face was billowing on me as me and Kendall cantered with our horses. Kendall's unicorn was so white like snow you couldn't even tell. I learned the horses name was Peter just like King Peter. Nice ring. "Come on Carlos," Kendall called to me snapping out of my trance. "Sword point guard, like Oreius showed us," he exclaimed. "En guarde," I cried. Lauren, James, and Logan were watching behind us with proud smiles. "Now drop," Kendall commanded. "Hey," I replied. All of a sudden we heard, 'Kendall, Carlos,". It was Mr. Beaver. My horse was terrified and I was said whoa horsey. "My name is Edmund, Your Majesty," it replied. "Oh sorry Edmund," I apologized. "No need Sire," he replied. "Beaver what's going on," Kendall asked from his horse. "It's the wizard or Hawk whatever his name is," he told us. "What about him," I asked. "He has demanded a meeting with Aslan," he panted. "WHAT," we asked in unison Lauren, James and Logan's voices joining in. "He's on his way here. You better come quick," Beaver panted. This cannot be good.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
"Peter, get us back to camp now. Lauren hop on with me. Carlos, take Logan with you and General Orieus," I called out. "Yes Your Majesty," he replied coming over. "Take James with you back to camp. We'll go by Aslan's tent when we get there," I told him. "Of course," he nodded. After everyone was on the horses we cantered back to the stables where the horses were being kept and soon jumped off of them and ran into camp just in the time as we heard the dwarf cry out the titles of the false king and our friends were smirking and defending us so well. "Go away Hawk, our friends are the rightful rulers not you," someone told him. Lauren looked at Carlos and shivered a little bit feeling his cold presence and the Beavers joined us along with Katie, Mrs. Knight and Gustavo who was right behind Lauren. We saw the wizard or Hawk I should say approach on a throne wearing white furs that covered him like a blanket and his ice crown melted to spikes not visible.
Carlos: P.O.V.:
"That's him," Lauren asked feeling a shiver down her spine. "It is. The one who kept me in his care while you guys were on the right path," I whispered. My face soon turned pale, white as a ghost almost as I saw him approach the main tent. Oh I don't feel so good, I think I'm going to puke. Be right back!
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"What does he want," I asked looking at Kendall. "I don't know but whatever it is, he had to make a grand entrance," he muttered.
Kiera's P.O.V.:
"The King, the king of Los Angeles and Narnia," Ginnabrick cried out. Our people were saying things like go away wizard, stuff like that. "Emperor of the Lone Islands," he continued. I looked from the corner of my eye and saw Lauren, James, Kendall, Logan, Carlos and the Beavers running and Lauren's face was so shocked I think shivers went down her. 4 cyclops carried the false king's throne as he continued to come near us. Aslan was right next to me I hope this goes well. The Wizard or Hawk honestly was lowered and then walked the front where he glared at Carlos. I could see Carlos's breath hitch in hist mouth trying to breathe but Lauren gently placed an arm around him for support and so did the guys along with their friends. "It seems you have a traitor in your midst, Aslan and Princess," he proclaimed to us. Everyone gasped at these words and Carlos looked pale as a ghost. "No that's not true," everyone muttered around us. "His offense was not against you Hawk. He didn't do anything to betray his friends," father said. In my mind I was saying things like yeah you tell him dad. "Have you forgotten the laws upon which both Los Angeles and Narnia were built before the descendants were born," he then questioned. That's when I had enough. "Do not cite the Deep Magic to us Wizard," I growled. "We were there when it was written and it will be still that way," Aslan added. Lauren looked at me with curiousness and I could tell pretty soon something bad would happen.
Kendall's P.O.V.:
"Okay, then I believe you both will recall ever so correctly that every traitor descendant or not belongs to me," he smirked. "What," I mouthed at Logan knowing he and Lauren read the Narnia books and history cover to cover. "His blood is my property because he helped me," Hawk added. Okay that's it! "Try and take our friend then Hawk," I said stepping out with courage with my unsheathed sword. One of the minotuars growled as I did that and Hawk looked un scared and laughed silently"Do you really think that mere force would deny of my right, little descendant king and leader of Big Time Rush," he taunted to me. I was still mad that I wanted to finish him right here once and for all. "Yes I do," I snarled. "Well too bad, because you are nothing like that pest high king. He was weak like you," He taunted back. "Hey Hawk. You are wrong," James said coming forward. "What is that Jamez," he smirked referring to the name he used long ago. "It's James for your information. YOU PROMISED SUPER STARDOM AND FAME TO ME AFTER BIG TIME RUSH'S CONCERT AND TOUR WERE CANCELLED BY GRIFFIN. YOU HOPED I WOULD FORGET MY FRIENDS AND I DID BETRAY THEM TO JOIN YOU BUT NOW I KNOW YOU GAVE ME FALSE PROMISES AND I WOULD NOT BETRAY MY FRIENDS FOR THIS AGAIN. YOU HURT OUR CAREERS AND OUR CAREER WAS ALMOST RUINED THANKS TO YOU. BUT I TELL YOU NOW THE PROPHECY WILL BE FULFILLED AND WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS! WE ARE THE DESCENDANTS AND YOU CAN NOT TAKE THAT FROM US," James cried out. Everyone around roared in approval and cheered as James's speech even Keira agreed cheering with the crowd.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Everyone was cheering for James until gasps rang our after hearing a clear slap of the wizard hitting. "Take those words back you pest, I will give you hope just like I mentioned," he told James. "Hey don't talk to my friend like that! He is your king and demands respect," I said defending James. "I'm surprised Lucy's descendant didn't say anything to help defend the traitor," he started to say. "He's a not a traitor," I told him. "Let me finish girl," he said. "NO. I will not bow to a false king. The only king I bow to and allow for speaking is Aslan who I know in my time and now is Jesus," I said squaring him in the eye. "Well then, I know he didn't tell his friend about her brother," he smirked. "Aslan told me what had happened to my brother because of you and I will find him again just so you know. I am the descendant of Queen Lucy the Valiant and now I know my destiny so get away from me and my friends now," I told Hawk. Hawk looked shocked at my words and it seemed to put him in place for some bit. I looked at Aslan and he smiled at me with assurance I did the right thing in defending my friends and brother.
"In any case, Aslan and Keira both know well that unless I have blood of traitors that the law demands. All of Los Angeles and Narnia will be overturned and perish in fire and water," he told us. Everyone gasped as the words of the law were sinking into their hearts and minds. "That descendant will die on the Stone Table as tradition is claimed," he proclaimed pointing at Carlos. "NO YOU CAN'T DO THAT," I screamed hugging Carlos and Logan joined in. "IF YOU KILL HIM HAWK, YOU KILL US," Kendall vowed joining James, Logan, the Knights, Gustavo and I in the circle. "You dare not refuse me you two," he added. "Enough Wizard, we would like to talk with you alone in the tent. Everyone else fall back," Aslan commanded. The two went into the tent and Hawk followed behind his furs trailing him like a cape of some kind. We all wondered what would happen and I sat on the grass waiting with the others for hope.
Logan's P.O.V.:
I saw Lauren kneeling near Carlos hugging him for dear life and saying a prayer to God. "Please don't let him die," she whispered. "Lauren, it will be fine Aslan will work this out," I told her. "I know. But I can't believe he would do something to my brother," Lauren admitted. "I saw what he did to your brother Lauren. I'm sorry," Carlos told her. "No. No need to be sorry. I just miss him a lot," she explained. "I know you do," James said kneeling in the grass. "Nothing yet guys, they've been talking for a long while. I hope things are okay," Kendall said coming over. "Yeah but right now honestly Carlos mentioned at breakfast we need to help our people and give them hope we are the descendants of their rulers after all," I told them. "True and help them we will," James agreed. Afterwards, we sat in silence. Lauren tapped her fingers and thought about her family, James was twiddling with grass. Carlos was pulling the grass, Kendall was quiet looking at the grass, and me well I was bored like Lauren. We weren't sure how long this wait would be taking us. "I hope he's safe," I told Lauren. She looked at me and smiled. All of a sudden, Kendall looked up and started to stand. What happened?
Third Person's P.O.V.:
The other creatures started to stand up to as flaps of Aslan's tent opened like a dramatic curtain. The Wizard was walking out so they backed slowly and then he looked at Carlos with a smug look while James, Logan, Lauren and Kendall had one of their arms protected around Carlos and the other on their weapons in case they needed to fight. He smirked at the others and walked away from them. The five looked at Aslan and Kiera with solemn looks on their faces awaiting the verdict.
Carlos's P.O.V.:
I looked at Aslan and I can tell this was not pretty his face was so sad. I felt arms around my friends still as they hugged me for a little bit. "WELL," we asked confused. "He has renounced the claim on the descendant of King Edmund's blood," he proclaimed. We all breathed a huge sigh of relief and cheered with joy knowing I was free. I was free! I get to be with my friends again yes! "How do I know your promise will be kept Aslan," Hawk asked interrupting the celebration. Then Aslan and Keira roared which cause the Wizard to sit down on his throne in panic and the Narnians laughed. "Coward," Gustavo muttered as the cheers went up again in joy that I was free and their was hope for the Narnian people and our firends as well. I didn't even bother to see the Wizard walk away cause Lauren and the guys hugged me a lot and I twirled Lauren in joy knowing I was staying with them.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Logan, Carlos is free. we can do this," I told him. "Yeah it sure is Lauren. I'm glad," he told me. "Yeah aren't you happy to Aslan," I asked turning my face and body over to him and Keira. I could see them both talking but have solemn looks on their faces. "Aslan," I asked and Logan looked as well seeing their faces. Our smiles dropped into ones of confusion or so for I didn't know what was going in Aslan's mind. Honestly, I felt in my stomach something would happen tonight and cost a life for a life. But Logan and I went back to celebrating with our friends the joy that Carlos was safe and the prophecy will be fulfilled.
Hope you all like this chapter guys! I apologize if it is uploaded late but I am moving things along with this story. I plan to write the next chapter soon which fair warning contains the sacrifice so please be advised. Anyway, great news! I am opening up to all of you to add some character cameos for the coronation that you guys made like. Please review on the bottom if you want me to add a character and I will add some. The soundtracks I used are Narnia SFX Returning Edmund, Aslan and the Witch and Narcissism all courtesy of YouTube.
And I wish everybody here a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a Happy holiday! From, Lucy the Valiant 89
