I'M BACK! I am so so so sorry for the long wait guys! My laptop was gone for a few months so I had nothing to write my stories with! I sincerely apologize! It killed me on the inside to know I couldn't write the next daunting chapter of the lovely Shadow Chronicles. Now onto more pressing things…. many of you have been asking me questions about the story, so here are a few answers.

Some of you told me that Anastasia's/Bambi's name is a little too long, well here's why: Anastasia- Resurrection, Alice - Noble, Isis- Queen of the Underworld/Protector, Lily- Purity/Innocence.

Yes, the Pevensie's will be in the story as well! They will be in soon, but I want to stop at a good place in the story so it won't seem like I am focusing on one world alone.

The Pevensie's WILL eventually meet Anastasia/Bambi in person! I don't know how soon, but it will be within the next few chapters!

BTW PEOPLE THIS IS HUGE NEWS PLEASE READ THIS PART - Her new Queen Name since people do not seem to enjoy it will be Nadira (meaning rare or hard to find)

I hope that helped! I (unfortunately) do not own Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Narnia, or anything that is not my OC or any other OC that I may or may not use in the story. I hope you like the chapter! If you can, please review and tell me what you think! Constructive criticism is always welcome, so please do so! If you have any ideas on what to use in the story, that is also welcome! Enjoy!

Chapter 8:

Anastasia sat down at her new house table with emotions churning on the inside, namely nervousness, fear, and uncertainly. Although she was sure Cedric meant good company and happy intentions, she just couldn't shake off the feeling of knowing him from some where before. Where? She knew not. She only knew the churning feeling of something familiar to guilt bubbling in the pit of her stomach crying out to her conscious like a newborn.

It was very unsettling to say the least. "Anastasia are you listening?" Cedric asked in what sounded in an almost amused voice.

She snapped out of her thinking process, blinking owlishly. Soon a light blush tinted her cheeks "Do forgive me my head was in the clouds."

Cedric simply chuckled "Well I guess that's to be expected, I was a bit out of it my first day at Hogwarts myself. Anyways, I was asking if I could call you Anya."

Anastasia was caught off guard, unconsciously widening her eyes and giving what most people would call a 'puppy look'. "Whatever for?"

Cedric stared at her unmoving with wide eyes and Anastasia was confused. She blinked tilting her head to the side still looking at him.

"You look bloody adorable like that Anya." Cedric chuckled.

"Mr. Diggory I suggest you never say something like that again and please stop calling me Anya!" She crossed her arms together and glared at Cedric.

"We are going to be great friends." Cedric laughed. Anastasia huffed turning the other way to ignore him, ignore the feeling she got when she interacted with him it all felt way too familiar for her liking.

Anastasia looked around at the table consumed with food. She really wasn't that hungry anyways, she only came down to the Great Hall to get sorted or otherwise there would have been no appearance from Hogwarts' residence Queen. Anastasia knew she could always have a House Elf bring something up for her to eat later on, but deep inside her really didn't want to be a bother to the poor little creatures.

"You need to eat." Cedric's voice came over her like water over rocks.

"Why?" Anastasia questioned. It wasn't a sarcastic remark, nor was it filled with venom, it was a honest question that needed an answer.

She eyed him as he toke a deep breath "Everyone needs someone Anya."

Her eyes widened, tears silently gathered through the back of her eyes. That sounded so much what she said to her….sister…her …Galadriel.

*Flashback*

"Thank you, you majesty for your gracious offer. But I'm afraid I must decline." Galadriel's cold prim and proper voice rang through the palace walls like silver gently hitting glass.

"Galadriel you don't need to be so prim and proper with me! We are friends are we not?" Bambi smiled brightly at the cold elven child in front of her.

"Pardon me Your Grace but I don't have any friends, at least according to my mother's standards anyways. And I'm afraid I don't find myself in need of these fickle things." Galadriel gave a bow with yet another cold smile.

Bambi frowned "Everyone needs someone Galadriel. No matter the social class or the age. Everyone needs a someone. You will do well to remember that my friend."

*Flashback Ends*

Anastasia warily smiled "Alright Mr. Diggory, you have caught my attention. I graciously accept your proposal to be friends."

Cedric curiously tilted his head "Why are you so formal with everyone Anya?"

Anastasia gave her rare cold smiles " Hogwarts is a game Cedric. A time to gather allies for when you grow older. To determine who is the most dangerous and who is at the bottom of the food chain. To weed out the weak from the strong. To find your future significant other to boost your power, wealth, or statue in society. If you are successful you go to the top, you fail, and your stand your ground will become level with that of a muggleborn. This Cedric, is a game of thrones. And let the games, begin."