Heyo, so I'm trying this new thing, where I ACTUALLY update my stories in a timely fashion, so let's see how that works. Disclaimer: All rights go to their respective owners, I don't own anything but Eli, yada yada yada, you know how it goes. (A/n: Elia is pronounced like "Eli-uh" in case you were wondering.) ONTO THE CHAPTER!


Later that night, when Eli knew no one was watching, she made her way back to Mr. Tumnus's home. As she passed the trees, she ran her fingers along their bark, letting their memories flood through her head. This was something she found herself doing quite often. Anytime she would have the chance to take a stroll, she would let the forest around her share their memories with her, making her connection with Narnia even stronger, if that were possible.

Coming upon the home, Eli was able to breathe a sigh of relief upon seeing that it was unharmed. She knocked on the door, and after a minute or so of waiting, the door swung open to reveal a more than surprised Mr. Tumnus. "E-Eli," he stuttered out. "what are you doing here? It's dangerous. You could be seen." he said while motioning for her to come inside.

Eli pulled down her hood after Mr. Tumnus had closed the door, before speaking. "I promised Lucy I would look after you." She began as they made their way towards the fire. Taking a seat, she continued. "Besides, I wanted to make sure you were okay. What kind of guardian would I be if I didn't look after the Narnians?" she said as a chuckle made its way out of her throat.

Mr. Tumnus let in a sharp intake of air. "So it's true." he spoke quietly, as though he couldn't trust his own ears. "You really are still alive." Eli let out another chuckle, though this one held no humor to it. "Of course I'm still alive. You could call that apart of my curse, I guess." Mr. Tumnus's eyes shined with sympathy as he stared at the girl. Shaking her head, Eli attempted to change the subject. "Don't worry about it." she spoke calmly. "Besides, I think I'm pretty lucky, having seen all the amazing things that I have. Anyway, I'm glad you're alright. Lucy would have my head if she were to come back to find you harmed at all." She spoke with another chuckle, this one much happier than the last." At the sound of his young friend's name, Mr. Tumnus brightened up.

Stretching out her limbs, Eli made to stand, Tumnus quickly following. "Oh, won't you please stay a little longer?" he pleaded. He really did enjoy the woman's company. Shaking her head, she responded. "I'm afraid not. Gotta keep on the move, being a human and all." Suddenly, a though jumped into her head. "But there is something I can do, to make sure that you're alright, even when I'm not around. May I?" she asked as she motioned to the faun's hand.

Tumnus nodded, and slowly let her take his hand in hers. Taking a deep breathe, Eli closed her eyes, and let her mind wander into his. After a minute, she opened her eyes, and let their hands fall to their sides. Tumnus's mouth opened and closed like a fish under water, before regaining his composure and speaking. "What did you do? HOW did you do it?" his voice came out lightly, clearly still shocked. Eli shrugged. "I made a connection between my mind and yours, so that if you're ever in danger, I'll known." Eli turned and made her way towards the door as she pulled her cloak over her head. "And as for how," she stopped at the door and turned to the fawn. A sly smirk made its way to her face as she spoke. "I've been in Narnia for over a millennium. You learn a trick or two." and with that, she yanked the door open, and disappeared into the cold winter night.

Eli spent the night sleeping in the trees, as per usual. One of the plus sides of her connection to the trees was that she was able to tell which ones were on her side, and which were not. And the ones who were gladly provided her shelter for the night. This night, she spent in a tree that was near Lantern Waste. She had a feeling that Lucy would be returning soon, so she did not want to miss the young girl. Eli also sensed, that Lucy would be bringing someone with her. She believed it to be one of the Sons of Adam, so this further ensured Eli's desire to be near Lantern Waste. And right she was.

For around mid-day, Eli was greeted with the warming sight of Lucy, clad in a pink robe, and candle in hand. 'Hmm, that's strange.' Eli thought to herself. 'I could have sworn a Son of Adam was going to enter.' Shaking her head, and passing it off as a simple mistake, Eli smiled as Lucy drew closer. Jumping down from the tree that had been her bed the night before, she muttered a quiet thanks and made her way towards the young girl.

"Eli!" Lucy shouted upon noticing her friend. Running towards her, Eli chuckled as Lucy embraced her in a warm embrace. "It's good to see you too." She spoke, unable to contain her laughter. Pulling away, Lucy asked the woman a question. "Have you seen Mr. Tumnus? Is he alright?" her voice slowly growing more panicked. Quick to calm the girl, Eli responded smoothly, "Mr. Tumnus is perfectly fine Lucy. And I checked in on him last night. He misses you."

Lucy visibly brightened. "Well, come on then! Let's go visit him!" she shouted excitedly as she grabbed onto her hand and began to pull her in the direction of the faun's home. Eli chuckled again, something she had been doing quite a bit more often since the child's arrival, and followed after her.

When they arrived, Lucy was quick to embrace Mr. Tumnus in a tight hug, just as she had done to Eli only moments earlier. Once again, the three had a cup of tea, and made sure to catch up on anything that they had missed. Lucy told the two native Narnians about her three siblings, and in return, Tumnus and Eli told tales of their beloved Narnia. Soon though, it was time for Lucy to depart, so with multiple hugs, and a teary-eyed Lucy saying goodbye to the faun for what may have been the tenth time, she and Eli walked out his door.

Holding hands, as had become custom for the two, they made their way back towards the lamp post. It was then that Eli sensed the dark aura of none other than the witch, although it was slightly old. She had been near here recently, and this made Eli tense, something Lucy noticed. "Is everything alright?" she asked the elder girl. Looking down at the girl, Eli forced a smile. "Don't worry about it. It's nothing." Lucy nodded believing the girl, and continued walking.

Spotting a familiar face in the distance, Lucy let out a gasp, and quickened her pace, pulling Eli with her. "Edmund?" she wondered, as they came up to the young boy. Said boy quickly turned around, and noticing someone with his sister, visibly tensed. Lucy ignored this as she ran to embrace him, exclaiming "Oh Edmund! You got in, too! Isn't it wonderful?" Edmund stumbled back slightly at the grip his sister had on him. Shoving her off of him, it was his turn to ask questions.

"Where have you been?" He asked pointedly. "And who's that?" he gestured to Eli, who had yet to remove her cloak. So she had been right, a Son of Adam had made his way into Narnia. But where had he been? "Oh," Lucy began, just remembering that Eli was there. "That's Eli. Eli! Take off your hood so Ed can see what you look like." she gestured towards her friend. Walking closer to the two, Eli pulled down her hood to reveal her kind yet intimidating face to the young boy. Ed's jaw dropped slightly at the woman's appearance, but quickly composed himself, and turned to his sister as he waited for her to answer his other question.

"And we were with Mr. Tumnus. He's fine." she spoke, as though this news would comfort her brother. "The White Witch hasn't found out anything him about him meeting me." Eli snorted. "Good thing, too. Aslan would have my neck if the Witch did anything to you." Lucy raised her brow's at hearing the name, and was about to ask who Aslan was, before Eli interrupted her. "I'll tell you later Lucy." The youngest Pevensie shrugged, then turned back to her brother.

"The White Witch?" he questioned, as Eli noticed his gaze grew wary. Leaning in, as though to divulge some huge secret, Lucy whispered, "She calls herself the queen of Narnia, but she really isn't." "Damn right she isn't." Eli chimed in, watching Edmund's facial expressions carefully.

"Kid, you okay?" Eli asked, as the boy had seemed to have gone visibly paler. Snapping out of whatever daze he had been in, Ed glared at the elder girl. "Of course I'm not! It's freezing!" he whined as he wrapped his arms around his body. Rolling her eyes, Eli provided a sarcastic response. "You're telling me. Try living in this weather for over a century. Gets old real quick." Lucy chuckled at Eli's statement.

Ed, growing easily frustrated, shouted "How do we get out of here?!" Eli groaned. "Hush kid, you don't want to be drawing attention in these parts of Narnia. Come on. Lucy and I'll show you the way." Pulling up her hood and taking a hold of Lucy's hand, who then took hold of her brother's arm, they made their way towards the lamp post yet again. When they got to their destination, Eli and Lucy quickly hugged their goodbyes, and Eli gave a quick nod to Edmund, who in turn rolled his eyes. 'Not the sentimental type, I see.' she thought. As she watched them retreat into the tree line, Eli couldn't help the feeling of unease growing in her stomach. And all the while, she kept asking herself one question, 'Where was Edmund?'


So that was chapter three. Sorry that it was a little bit shorter, but I thought that this was a good place to stop. Let me know what you thought, if I should fix anything. Advice it greatly appreciated, just don't be a dick. Adios.