AN: I love when I don't have school. I get to write all day.
Chapter 3.
I never realized how much I loved clothes from the Renaissance/pirate era until I was wearing them. I had on a white blouse with a tight black vest and black pants and black boots. It was so comfortable-yet freaking AWESOME looking.
It took Edmund and Lucy a good hour to explain exactly where I was. Narnia, apparently. They got here through a magical wardrobe years ago with their older brother, Peter, and their older sister, Susan. They fought the White Witch who was an evil woman trying to take over. I could tell Edmund was hiding something by the way he cut Lucy off and took over telling the story. But I wasn't quite sure what. I wouldn't pry though, if he wanted me to know he'd have told me. Anyway, they fought the witch bitch and won, alongside Aslan their leader who happens to be a lion that can TALK.
They went through some names of the people on board as well as some of the creatures I could expect to talk. I was glad to be talking to someone who understood the shock of being thrust unexpectedly into a magical world.
Then they explained about how they met Prince Caspian and their adventures with him. I listened intensely, wanting to know everything I could. It was all hard to swallow, but it's not like I could think them liars. I was here too, I saw a Minotaur with my own eyes. I just couldn't believe that this all was happening to little old me.
"So, you're a king, and you're a queen?" I said when they finished their story. We were all sitting on the floor in what I called a sharing time circle.
"Yes," they answered in unison.
I nodded thoughtfully. "So who's the little piggy that's crying wee wee for his home?"
Edmund snorted with laughter as Lucy smacked his arm. "It's not funny." Though she was hiding a smile as well as a giggle.
Edmund rolled his eyes. "That's our stupid cousin, Eustace."
I grinned. "The name fits him."
"That's what I've been saying!"
"Alright, we didn't come in here to talk badly about our cousin, Edmund," Lucy said chidingly as she got to her feet. "We should got back out."
"But this is more fun," Edmund said lazily. I bit my lip to keep from laughing. "Plus we don't know anything about Rose."
That stopped Lucy. "You're right!"
I shrugged and stood. "Nothing to really tell. I'm seventeen, I live with my mom, and I don't really have a life."
"I'm sure you do," Lucy said. "You're beautiful."
There was almost something wistful in the way she said it.
I furrowed my eyebrows. "Huh, really? The only one who has ever said that is my mom." I paused thoughtfully for a moment before smiling. "Well thanks. But out of the two of us, I'm sure you're the heartbreaker you little British crumpet."
Lucy blushed. "I better go. Excuse me." She turned and left the room.
Edmund got to his feet. "She's been acting so weird lately."
"She's a teenage girl. What do you expect?"
He shrugged before walking out after her. "Are you coming?"
"In a little bit. I'd like to compose myself before I end up screaming at the sight of the Minotaur."
He chuckled. "Alright." He left the room, leaving me time to have a freak attack.
This was it. I finally was going to have the adventure I wanted. Maybe I could learn how to fight with a sword, I'd always wanted to do that. I just couldn't believe this was happening to me. I squealed excitedly and jumped up and down like a little girl. I probably did that for a couple minutes as well as danced around. When I finished geeking out, I started to leave but hesitated when I saw the mirror.
In it, I saw my thick hair as a complete mess. How on Earth could Lucy say I looked beautiful? Despite my awesome outfit, I was a mess. I rummaged around before finding a hair brush in a drawer. I spent a good five minutes fixing my hair.
That was when I realized there was a commotion outside. I ran to the door to go investigate.
Big mistake. As soon as I opened it, I nearly got hit with a sword.
"Watch it!" I shrieked at Caspian who was engaged in some kind of duel with Edmund. Everyone was gathered round watching the fight.
They were both grinning and didn't seem to notice I had almost been incapacitated. The moment I had a chance, I ran over and joined the crowd in the safety zone. The fight was amazing. They were both incredibly skilled. It ended on a complete tie.
The crowd let out a cheer, as well as I did.
"You've grown stronger, my friend," I heard Caspian tell Edmund.
"Seems I have," he agreed.
The bald guy who Lucy had told me earlier was the Captain rang a bell. "All right! Back to work!"
I guess we all know who the party killer was in this group.
Edmund began walking away as everyone started to go back to work. Someone handed him a cup.
"Your highness," the man said graciously.
"Oh thank you," he said accepting the cup and taking a big gulp from it. I followed him over to where he now stood with Lucy, who was sitting on the railing.
"Edmund," I heard her say, "do you think if we keep sailing to the end of the world we'll just . . . tip off the edge?"
"Don't worry, Lu," he assured her. "We're a long way from there."
"Well that's a relief," I said coming up and sitting on the railing next to her. "I'd hate to die before I got the chance to ruin anyone's day. Eustace seemed like a good place to start."
Lucy and Edmund laughed.
Just then, Eustace came out from below. "I see the two of you are still talking nonsense. Now you've roped another one into your delusions."
I shot Edmund a look that asked his permission to beat the living hell out of him. He grinned but shook his head slightly.
"Are you feeling better?" Lucy asked kindly.
"Yes no thanks to you," he said nastily. "It's lucky I have an iron constitution."
Whatever the hell that was.
A voice came from right behind me. "As effervescent as ever, I see."
I looked to see Reepicheep, the mouse. "Either of you find your sea legs?"
I smiled. "Sure did, thanks."
"Never lost them," Eustace answered stubbornly. "Simply dealing with the shock of things."
I raised my eyebrows. "So am I, but you don't see me being a little bitch about it."
Lucy's jaw dropped in shock, as did Edmund's. But his was more of appreciation and laughter followed.
Eustace narrowed his eyes at me. "Mother says I have an acute disposition, due to my intelligence."
Edmund had chosen that moment to take a drink. He nearly choked. I covered my mouth with my hand to hide my laughing.
"I don't think he has 'a cute' anything," Reepicheep remarked. This time I didn't even bother to hide it. I cracked up and said to Reepicheep appreciatively, "Nice one."
Eustace got fired up and began stomping off. "I'll have you know as soon as we find civilization I'm calling the British Consul and having you all arrested for kidnapping!" he was so focused on his tirade he ran into Caspian who looked dangerously entertained.
"Kidnapping, is it?" he said. "That's funny. I thought we saved your life."
"Oh yeah, thanks for saving my life, your Highness!" I called.
Caspian held out a hand towards me as if to say, "See?"
"You held me against my will!" Eustace argued. "Not my fault she'd rather live in this make believe world!"
"And I'm loving every damn minute of it," I agreed.
"Ha!" Reepicheep chuckled.
"Did I?" Caspian said, looking more and more amused.
"In, what I must say, are the most unhygienic quarters. It's like a zoo down there!"
"He's quite the complainer, isn't he?" Reepicheep commented.
"He's just warming up," Edmund replied.
"I'll make him shut up," I offered, jumping to my feet.
Before I got a reply, I heard a voice yell "Land ho!"
Caspian ran off to go look, as did others.
"You got lucky this time," I warned Eustace. "Sleep with one eye open, kid."
He scoffed. "I'm not afraid of you. You're just a stupid girl who is as mentally insane as the rest of them."
I probably would have tackled him if Lucy hadn't grabbed me.
"Don't!" she begged. Reep tried to hold my leg as I kept trying to go after him. Eustace began backing up, looking at me fearfully.
"That's right, keep walking!" I yelled.
"Edmund, help!" Lucy called desperately to her brother.
"Why?" he asked, sounding as though he thoroughly was enjoying this.
"Edmund!"
"All right, all right."
I felt a pair of arms go around my waist and lift me clear off the ground and carry me away.
From behind me, I could hear Reepicheep say, "You know, I really think I'm going to enjoy having that girl with us."
"Come on!" I complained to Edmund, trying to pry his hands off of me. "Just one punch would have taught him a lesson."
"As much as we all would have appreciated that, I can't let you." I sighed and quite fighting, kinda liking the feeling of his arms around me. Before I could get used to it, he let me go.
I turned and stared at him in amazement. "How do you keep your temper?"
"Lots and lots of practice." He paused. "And licking the candy he hides for himself when he's not around."
I burst out laughing and put out a fist. "Nice!"
He looked at me in confusion.
I kept my fist out. "Don't leave me hanging here!"
"What?"
"Oh right, you're way before my time. Here make a fist."
He did so. I bumped my fist to his. "That, my dear Edmund, is a handshake in my generation."
"Odd," he replied. "Yet satisfying."
"Right?!" I said, grinning.
We stood there for a moment, before I spoke up again. "Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure." He motioned for me to follow him to the front of the boat. I followed him there. For a moment, we stared out to the sea where land could be seen. The wind in my hair felt amazing, as did the light gentle spray of the ocean.
"Do you know why I got sent here?" I asked him finally.
He sighed. "No, I'm afraid not. I don't even know why my sister and I are here."
"I'm not complaining," I said hurriedly.
He smiled. "Good, me either."
I smiled back at him. His eyes were searching mine, as if trying to read what I was thinking.
I tore my eyes away. "When do you think we'll get to land?" I wondered.
"Probably before dark," he responded.
"Wow," I said softly. "This is all happening so fast. One minute I'm at the beach, the next I'm on a ship with magical talking creatures."
Edmund chuckled. "At least you didn't stumble upon Narnia in a wardrobe."
"That's true," I said with a laugh.
Edmund held out a hand to me.
"Ready to explore a piece of Narnia?"
I took his hand and smiled mischievously. "The question is; are they ready for me?"
"We can only hope."
AN: Hope you enjoyed this chapter! I am MAJORLY excited to write the next one. It'll most likely come out later today. The chapters will be coming out pretty quickly, for I have nothing to do all day. Please review, favorite, etc. If there's any requests or suggestions you have, let me know! I love feedback. Except for flames. Then I turn into Bitchzilla, who isn't as fun.
