Disclaimer: I do not own Narnia or its characters.

Author's Note: My first time writing something Narnia-related, so Flames are appriciated. But just the ones that actually tell me what they didn't like about this and not the one-sentence ones. Suggestions and Critisism is also looked forward to. And note, these are my opinions and they are no-way true (maybe some).

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Titles
By Little Tweenkle in the Sky

The Valiant. The Just. The Gentle. The Magnificent.

These are the names their people know them by.

They look upon The Valiant for happiness that has been lost.
They look upon The Gentle for the guidance they may doubt.
They look upon The Just for patience they may need.
They look upon the Magnificent to rule their Land with trust.

But those are just titles.

Her companions and people never ponder why she is always so happy and helpful, thinking it's her nature.
Her companions and people do not know why she puts on such a happy mask to hide her true thoughts.
Her companions and people never wonder as to what goes through their young queen's mind as she ponders on things beyond her age.
But they see her twinkling eyes and her wonderous laugh; and to them she shall always be known as Queen Lucy the Valiant, the healer of Narnia.

His people do not know of the doubt that catches up to the young King as he wonders if he is truly forgiven.
His people do not know of the smile he fakes as he is breaking down with guilt inside.
His people do not know of what goes on through his mind as he sits quietly with his family pondering over his doubts.
But they see his tense stance and hear the justice in his words; and to them, he shall always be known as King Edmund the Just, the once-gone traitor.

Her suitors and admirers do not think much of it when she sits quietly unspeaking as her thoughts flow through her mind.
Her suitors and admirers do not think much as to if and why she doubts her beauty and the other praises they bestow upon her.
Her suitors and admirers do not think much as to why she rejects them and has yet not married as she waits for the person who sees through her shell.
But they see her light smile and marvel at her persona; and to them, she shall always be known as Queen Susan the Gentle, the most beautiful woman.

They know not of the worries that cross the High King's mind as to if he is ruling rightfully.
They know not of the sadness the High King feels as he realizes they look upon him as a replacement for Aslan; as a god of some sort.
They know not of the guilt that flows over him as he marches into yet another battle and wonders if killing what they labeled 'enemies' is right.
But they see his confident smile and hear his speech; and to them, he shall always be known as High King Peter the Magnificent, the King of all Kings.

The Valiant. The Just. The Gentle. The Magnificent.

They are just titles.

And the now Kings and Queens have been exposed to the importance of it all too young.

They have been told to grow up far too soon.