Hi...so I got writer's block on Believing so I was just randomly on youtube when I came across a Lu/Ed video with the song A Thousand Years and the plot bunnies visited me. And so here is the result *does a waving motion to chapter one*

Oh but here are the characters first.

Princess Lucy of Narnia, 21 – The twenty-one year old princess of Narnia, daughter of King Peter the Magnificent and Queen Louise of Archenland.

Princess Susan of Narnia, 24 – The twenty-four year old princess of Narnia, daughter of King Peter the Magnificent and Queen Louise of Archenland. She is being courted by Prince Caspian of Telmar.

Edmund Pevensie, Knight of Narnia, 22 – A knight of Narnia, who went on a mission along with other knights to defeat the Lady of the Green Kirtle who disappeared, and was thought of as dead.

Lady Jill Pole, 20 – Lady Jill is Princess Lucy's best friend and lady in waiting.

Lady Aravis of Archenland, 19 – Lady Aravis is a good friend of Lucy's, who frequently visits her. She lives in Archenland, where she is the guest of King Lune and his sons, the Princes Cor and Corin.

Eustace Scrubb, Knight of Narnia, 20 – Eustace was sent on a mission along with Edmund and other knights, to defeat the Lady of the Green Kirtle. He is Edmund's cousin.

Prince Caspian of Telmar, 26 – Prince Caspian is the future King of Telmar. He is courting Princess Susan, and is like an older brother to Lucy.

King Peter the Magnificent – King Peter is Lucy and Susan's father. He is a good ruler of Narnia and cares deeply about his children.

Queen Louise of Narnia – Louise is the sister of King Lune, and the Queen of Narnia.

Chapter One: Hope

Lucy's POV

I was on the balcony, standing thinking of nothing in particular when I heard the swish of a dress behind me. I turned around and saw my older sister, Susan walking towards me.

"Susan" I greetedher smiling, "What is it that you have come?"

"Lucy…" Susan started to say something slowly. She touched my arm, and I could see her silver engagement ring shine brightly against the sunlight. "Father has heard that you have rejected another suitor, again"

"Su, I won't lose hope that he'll come back" I said fiercely, turning my back against her. "He might be alive. Eustace said that they didn't find a body"

"Lucy, you're twenty-one years old. You need to get married soon, Father needs more alliances" Susan replied, "There's also a chance that your Edmund Pevensie is dead"

I bit my lip. Yes, there's a chance that Edmund is dead, but there's also a chance that he's still alive. I turned around again to look Susan in the eye, "Susan, remember what I said when they came back without him. I'll wait for him. I'll wait for him even if I have to wait for a thousand years, because he will come back"

Susan sighed and shook her head, "Lucy, our duty to our country comes before a childhood sweetheart that has a chance of being dead"

"It's easy for you to say, Susan. You're in love with Caspian! Those princes and dukes don't interest me at all" I said.

"Lu, I think it's time for you to grow up" Susan said softly, she turned around then left the room, I stared at her retreating back before I sank into a chair, hiding my face in my hands.

Edmund Pevensie was a knight of Narnia, but he was more than a knight to me. He was my best friend, he was my love. He promised that when he came back from his quest with the other knights to defeat the Lady of the Green Kirtle that he'd marry me. But he didn't come back. Many believe he is dead, but I don't. I can feel that he's still alive. I keep hope that he's still alive. Edmund just can't be dead.

Tears sprung into my eyes, but I didn't let them fall down my cheeks. I'm a Princess of Narnia, I told myself, Princesses don't cry and carry on, they stand up for what they believe in, and keep faith. I uncovered my face from my hands and brushed the tears away from my eyes. I needed a distraction right now; it wouldn't be too good for me to stay here moping.

Ten minutes later, with no one in the castle knowing, I was out and away, walking away from the castle, wearing an old cloak of mine and my plainer gowns. I didn't wear any jewels of course, as it would give away any sign of my status.

I walked down the well-worn path, I didn't know where I was planning on going to, but I soon found myself fifteen minutes later in the market place.

I often go here, disguised as usual, to see whatever is happening in Narnia. I used to do that a lot with my grandmother, Helen of the Lone Islands, before she died. And Susan and I did too, before she became so busy with whatever she is doing. I love Susan, of course, but she's growing up too quickly, interested in rouge and pretty little things. She was more fun when she was younger.

My feet took me to the bakery. The bakery is owned by Mr. Tumnus, he's a wonderful baker, and he makes the most delicious cookies. His tea is well known too.

"Hello, Mr. Tumnus" I greeted him with a smile.

"Ah, Lady Lu, you are here" he winked at me. He knows that I am Princess Lucy, as he is a close friend of mine, but he doesn't tell anyone that I go to the market place alone. Susan and Mother would have conniptions if they found out. "What would you like for today? I had just baked some delicious sugar cookies"

I grinned at him, "The chocolate crinkles would do, Mr. Tumnus. Three please"

He smiled back, "Very well, Lady Lu" he placed three chocolate crinkles into a brown paper bag and handed it to me, "A treat for you, my dear, no need to pay"

"Oh, but Mr. Tumnus – "I protested but he waved it off. "Don't worry about it"

I smiled in thanks and waved goodbye as I left.

I wandered around for a few minutes, looking at the stalls and stores. I was passing by the tannery near the forest when I felt someone grab my arm. I whirled around in surprise and felt someone clamp his hand on my mouth.

"Stay quiet there, girlie, or else you'll meet your end too quickly, and that would be a shame" a hoarse voice whispered into my ear. I could smell ale on his breath. Someone tied a piece of dirty cloth on my head to cover my eyes.

I was rigid with terror. I tried to scream but his hand was firmly clamped on my mouth.

"Carry 'er Arvin. She's not much, I reckon" I heard a voice say, and the hand left my mouth and I felt someone lift me. I screamed hard.

"Help!" I cried desperately.

"Shut up you little chit" I heard someone growl and I felt something land on my cheek that had me pushed back. He slapped me.

I wasn't scared much anymore. I was more angry than scared, how dare he, treating a Princess of Narnia that way?

I started to fight back, kicking my legs whichever which way. I felt my leg come into contact with something hard and someone groaning.

"Tie her up now, tie her up!" the same voice who whispered in my ear said. I kept thrashing, making it more difficult for them to tie me up, but a punch from one of them made it easier.

I whimpered as I felt the pain on my cheek. I sincerely regretted going to the market right now. Oh, Aslan! Please let someone save me! I prayed desperately. I kept struggling.

Suddenly I heard a voice shout, "Let her go!"

I was dropped, which hurt even more, and there came sounds of fighting. I lay there, still, until after a few minutes when I felt gentle hands untie me and take off the cloth covering my eyes.

I blinked a few times before I realized that there were two people in front of me. A girl and a boy holding a sword.

"Are you alright?" the girl asked me.

I nodded, "Y-yes, thank you" I stared up at them curiously, "But who are you?"

The girl smiled, "I'm Marjorie Preston, and this" she gestured to the boy behind her, who was returning his sword back into his scabbard, "is Edmund"

I sat up, but that movement made me wince after my fall. "Ouch" I murmured. I rubbed my back.

The girl, Marjorie looked at me with concern, "Why, you're not really alright! You're hurt"

I nodded absent-mindedly, but I wasn't listening to her, I was looking at Edmund. "Edmund?" I stammered.

He looked at me, "Yes…" he answered cautiously.

"Edmund Pevensie? You're Edmund Pevensie?" I tried to stand up, but I couldn't do it without leaning against something, luckily, a tree was nearby, so I placed my arm to steady myself on it. I could see him more clearly now.

Indeed, he was Edmund Pevensie. The hair, the eyes, it was exactly him. The pain subsided and was replaced with joy and relief.

He looked at me suspiciously, "Who are you?"

My heart sank a little as I steadied myself again; trying to get a much better posture, "You remember me" I murmured softly, "It's me, Lucy. Princess Lucy of Narnia"

Realization dawned on his face and he quickly rushed to me, "Lucy? Is that really you?" he helped me straighten up.

"Of course it's me, silly" I tried to crack a smile, but I winced as I felt the bruise on my cheek.

He smiled at me, but then got serious again, "Come on, we should take you back to Cair Paravel"

I nodded, "Good idea"

I was elated. Edmund Pevensie was alive. I was right. He was back. Nothing could be better than this.

Okaay…I felt that I rushed it a bit…. So what'd you think guys?