I still don't own, suck it up and move on
A/N: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, last chapter bunnies! I feel so bad, but then again I don't b/c there's gonna be a sequel. BTW thank you so much for all the reviews and such. I love you. The sequel is entitled "God Save the Queen", look for it on either Sunday or Monday. I'm not really sure. And now, for your reading pleasure...
The last chapter...
Whenever I'm alone with you However far away I will always love you Whenever I'm alone with you However far away I will always love you
You make me feel like I am home again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am young again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am fun again
However long I stay I will always love you
Whatever words I say I will always love you
I will always love you
You make me feel like I am free again
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am clean again
However long I stay I will always love you
Whatever words I say I will always love you
I will always love you – The Cure "LoveSong"
"Don't lace it so Goddamn tight!" Karina cried as her chambermaid laced her white corset, the horrid contraption squeezing Karina together. It was rather demeaning actually. "Sorry Miss." The maid said, giving the laces another taught pull. Karina felt her legs give way, "J…just l-l-loosen it." She managed to gasp out. She let her eyes wander to the girl in the mirror, dressed in a beautiful white and light blue gown she looked like she wasn't sixteen; but twenty. Her thick mane had been coiffed and teased into a small silver tiara, the slick black curls unfurling down her back. They had poked and prodded her since the day break and Karina was rather sick of it. Not that she didn't like getting dressed up; it was her wedding day after all. Wedding. Karina had to keep herself from fainting when she thought about it. She was actually getting married. It was all too surreal.
"Queen Susan and Queen Lucy, My Lady." Her other maid said, bowing as the two queens entered, both dressed in ice blue gowns.
"Hey!" Karina said, trying to breathe deeply. It was to no avail, the corset held tight. Susan and Lucy both hugged her, "Are you ready?" Susan asked, catching herself in the looking glass and primping. Karina sat at the small crimson chaise with lion feet, "I think."
"You can't think," Susan said, fixing the rouge on her lips, "You have to know."
"Oh Su, don't be such a downer! Or course she loves him!" Lucy said, dipping her fingers into the sparkly powder on the vanity. The little Queen then gave Susan a look, "Maybe you'll see Prince Tybalt again."
Susan turned bright red, "Lucy! You shouldn't be so free with your speech." She growled, tucking one of her wavy brown locks back into her crown. Karina smirked; Susan had such a crush on the Prince of the Lone Islands. She could understand, he was really hot. Like Shia Labouf, hot. Or (insert your hottie here) hot. Karina waggled her eyebrows, "Yeahhhhhh, Susan; get some!"
"I will do nothing of the sort!" Susan snapped, her whole face turned pink this time. Lucy and Karina shared a laugh at her expense before the chambermaid returned again,
"Sorry to disturb you Miss."
"No it's okay."
The chambermaid smiled, "High King Peter and King Edmund."
Karina smile almost broke her face in half when she saw Peter and Edmund. They were dressed in blue like their sisters but a darker, more navy color. She immediately jumped into both their arms, hugging the life out of them.
"You look nice." Peter breathed, Edmund nodded; "Yeah. We just saw Caspian."
"How is he?" Karina asked, twisting her sleeve. Edmund grinned, "Like someone who's about to get married."
"Ahhhh." She bobbed her head. Peter put a hand on her shoulder, it was more in a brotherly way, and Peter liked the sound of that; "How are you faring?"
Karina shrugged, "The same. A little nervous, but not like throwing up nervous."
"Gross." Edmund said, mussing his dark hair. The wedding was to take place on the ruins of Cair Paravel at sunset. As the royals and Karina rode up to the ruins they saw the crème and ice colored tents set up along the broken stone pillars. Caspian was planning on restoring the fortress to its former glory but as of now, it was on the back burner. All his energy was focused on his wedding. All sorts of creatures lined the aisles, from dryads to centaurs, to fauns and Telmarines. Everyone looked generally happy that their King was settling down; the Narnian's were relieved that now their Guardian was firmly rooted within the politics of their land. Lest they repeat history. As in Telmarine custom, Caspian had not seen his bride in 24 hours and quite frankly; he was anxious to see her.
"Calm yourself, King Caspian." Aalan said, noticing the boy's fidgeting; "All good things come to those who wait, my son."
Caspian nodded, "Thank you, Aslan."
Soon he heard the trumpets announcing that the Kings and Queens of old had arrived, along with Karina. Aslan chuckled, "You see."
Edmund came down the aisles first, looking very regal. Next came Susan, who held herself in a dignified air, but shot Prince Tybalt a saucy look as she took her seat. Caspian had to resist an eye roll. Lucy, as always, looked like a cherub as she blew pink petals onto the mossy earth. The crowd held their breath as they saw High King Peter approach the aisle, a beautiful angel in white on his arm; her face obscured by a lace veil. Peter held his head high and gave Karina's hand a quick squeeze,
"Don't be so nervous." He said comfortingly into her mind. Karina smiled "I'm not."
"Then why are you breathing so hard?"
"Because my corsets too Goddamn tight!"
Peter fought back a blush as he gave his friend away to Caspian. Aslan started the ceremony, speaking of the deep magic within all living beings and how love was something that connected everything in Narnia. Karina felt her hands get sweaty as she took Caspian's hands within her own. They slid the rings on one another's fingers as the great lion said a final word of prayer,
"A stranger you were once. Then, with a gentle look you took my hand. As our lives engaged, you lit my life and I held both your hands. Now that decades have passed, ours souls have indeed become one. How fortunate we are that we have found the love so true; that everyone dreams about."
For some reason the only thing Karina could think about was "Carry on my Wayward Son" by Kansas; although she really had no idea why. Caspian lifted back the veil and planted a kiss on her sweet lips. The crowd burst into cheers and whoops as the young couple waltz back down the aisle. Always a crowd pleaser, Caspian scooped Karina into his arms, "Show off." She muttered, but rather liked being carried. The wedding party lasted long into the night, the festivities ranging from dance to drinking games. And soon everyone was sleeping soundly.
Far over the mountains and inside a large cave was a woman, her skinny frame bent over a cauldron. On her side was a large crimson snake, almost as long as a horse and as thick as a wild boar. Inside the bubbling cauldron was a visage of Caspian and Karina; both sleeping peacefully. The woman smiled and gestured to someone in the shadows.
"Oh my little royals," a familiar cold voice said stoically "we're going to have so much fun."
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every long lost dream lead me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you – Rascal Flatts "Broken Road"
I love you guys, that's all I have to say. Look for the sequel "God Save the Queen" (reptitive) Ta-Ta for now!
Peace, Love, and Switchfoot