Sorry yet again about the long delay. School is getting down to the last two weeks and finals are looming over me. But I did find time to write this chapter in the midst of all the stress. I hope you guys like this so far!

The sun was high in the sky as Queen Lucy the Valiant sat on her bed, looking out of her balcony window. Her thoughts wandered to her two older brothers, wondering where they could possibly be. They should have been back by now. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stop worrying about them.

Her dagger and cordial lay near her on the bed. If they didn't show up, then she would go looking for them. She wasn't going to sit here, not knowing if her brothers were in trouble or hurt.

A knock at her door brought her back to reality.

"Come in," she called, turning her head to see who it was.

It turned out to be her older sister Susan, whose hair was pulled back into a ponytail, wearing a deep plum dress.

"Any sign of Peter and Edmund?" Lucy asked hopefully, turning all the way around to on her bed to face her sister.

"I'm afraid not Lucy," Susan replied, a worried look on her face, walking over to where Lucy was.

"Where could they be?" Lucy questioned, placing a hand on her cordial, feeling the cold glass against her skin.

"I don't know Lu," Susan answered, sitting down next to her, rubbing her arm comfortingly, "but you have to promise me that you won't try to go looking for them."

"Why can't I?" Lucy asked, now firmly grasping the cordial, "They are my brothers too! They might need help! I just can't sit here worrying! What will that do for me?"

"I know you're worried and scared for them Lucy, but you can't go gallivanting off in search of them. We don't know what's out there, if there is anything out there," Susan reasoned, clutching Lucy's shoulder so she wouldn't get try and stand, "I already have two bothers to worry about. I don't think I could handle having another lost sibling."

Lucy looked into her sister's eyes and saw same apprehensiveness she herself was feeling. She released her cordial and gave Susan a hug, "Alright I'll stay here. I may not like it, but I'll stay. But if they don't return soon we'll send out a search party."

"Deal," Susan said, returning her sister's hug.

"There will be no need for that, your Majesties," a voice from behind them said, startling both Queens, breaking apart from their hug. It turned out to be Mr. Tumnus.

"There has been a sighting of your brothers, riding this way, along with someone else as well," he stated.

He barely got all the words out as both Queens dashed out of the room, hurrying down to greet their brothers, also to give them each a piece of their minds.

Susan and Lucy raced down to the palace gate just as their brothers and the other figure came into view. As they drew closer, both sisters noticed that the third person was a girl with long elegant red hair flying behind her. Once all three had arrived and dismounted, both sisters ran to their brothers.

"Peter!" Lucy yelled, running into his arms.

Peter swept her up and twirled her around. When he set her back on solid ground, he hugged her. "It's good to see you too, Lu," Peter said, chuckling slightly.

Susan on the other hand, had engulfed Edmund in a hug, and from the look on his face, he struggling to breathe.

"Susan, choking, not breathing," he gasped, to trying to extract himself.

"Sorry," Susan apologized releasing him, "But you guys gave us quite a scare."

"Yeah," Lucy agreed, putting her hands on her hips, staring sternly at Peter, "What happened out there? Did you run into any of the White Witch's followers?

"Umm...not exactly," Peter answered, looking over at Edmund who was still massaging his throat.

"What does that mean?" Susan asked crossly, crossing her arms across her chest giving both of them a stern look, "What were you two doing that caused us to worry so much?"

"Maybe I could shed some light on the situation, your Majesties," Serafina suggested, stepping forward and curtsying, "I am Serafina."

"Nice to meet you, Serafina. You may tell us what really happened," Susan said, Lucy nodding her head in agreement.

"High King Peter," she explained, " hit his head against a tree branch, knocking himself unconscious. King Edmund fell off his horse trying to get to his brother, who also rendered him, unconscious. It looked like they were racing each other. I was nearby when this occurred. I took them back to my place where I tended to their injuries."

Both Peter and Edmund just wanted to disappear to somewhere else, rather than being here, facing the wrath of their sisters.

"You have our gratitude, Serafina," Susan smiled gratefully at her, "Is there anything we can do for you?"

"Your brothers have invited me to stay here for a few days," Serafina answered, "If it is not too much trouble."

"Nonsense! You are more than welcome to stay! You're going to love it here!" Lucy exclaimed, pulling Serafina by the hand towards Cair Paravel.

Before running to catch up with them, Susan faced her brothers with a glare on her face, saying, "I'll deal with you two later." She then turned on her heel and left.

Edmund and Peter just looked at each other, knowing all too well the wrath of their gentle sister. They followed the girls into Cair Paravel, not looking forward to their fate.

It was late afternoon when Lucy and Susan had finished showing Serafina where they lived. She had seen the luscious gardens, the grand training (which she was reluctant to leave) field, and the astounding library.

The last stop was the room she would be staying in. It was more exquisite than anything she had ever seen before. There was a huge four-poster bed, on which lay many soft and comfy pillows. In the corner was a full-length mirror. There even was a small balcony, which over looked the ocean.

Serafina ran over to the bed and fell backwards onto it. It was so soft and comfortable that she felt like never getting up. She closed her eyes, so content and peaceful.

She then realized that the two Kings and Queens were still there, watching her. She sat up quickly blushing slightly, saying, "Thank you, your Majesties. This is more than I ever imagined or hoped for."

"You're welcome Serafina," Lucy replied, "But none of this 'Majesty' business. You can just say our names."

"I am not sure I can do that, Queen Lucy," Serafina said uncomfortably.

"Just Lucy, and it goes the same for everyone else," Lucy responded, looking around at her siblings who also nodded in agreement.

Serafina smiled. It had been a long time since someone showed her such kindness.

"Oh before I forget," Susan said, walking over to the closet, "let's see if any of these spare dresses fit you."

"Dresses?" repeated Serafina, a worried look on her face, "What's wrong with the clothes I have on?"

"Nothing. It's just that you would much more presentable in one these dresses," Susan explained, giving Serafina a bunch of dresses to try on.

Peter and Edmund were enjoying this scene immensely. It appeared that Serafina hadn't worn a dress in some time and was reluctant to get in one once again. Serafina saw them smirking and started towards them, only to be stopped by Lucy.

"I'll handle these two. You stay here with Susan and get ready," she said

Serafina nodded and before turning back to Susan, she shot the two kings a glare each.

Lucy spun on her heel, facing her brothers saying, "Alright you two. It's time to leave. Go find something to do."

Edmund and Peter were pushed out of the room, and the door was quickly shut behind them.

The brothers wandered out to the garden, and sat under a shady tree.

"Do you think Lucy and Susan will get Serafina in a dress?" Edmund asked, playing with a leaf that had fallen from the tree moments ago.

"Who knows?" answered Peter, "I mean I think Serafina could be pretty stubborn when pushed."

"Yeah, but so can Susan and Lucy," Edmund reasoned.

"We'll see when they finally come out," Peter whined, "They have been in there forever."

"It has only been half an hour, High King Peter the Impatient," a voice said from behind. Both brothers turned around to see who it was.

It was Lucy, with Susan standing a little farther back. Serafina wasn't to be seen.

"Well?" Peter said, ignoring Lucy's comment, standing up. "Was it success?"

"See for yourself," Susan replied, and stepped aside and revealed Serafina standing right behind her.

Both Peter and Edmund's jaws dropped. Serafina was in a midnight blue dress that reached her ankles, and on her feet were a pair of flat black shoes. Her hair was pulled back somewhat and she still had her belt with daggers around her wait.

When no words issued from Peter and Edmund's mouths, Serafina smirked at them triumphantly.

"Well, well, well," she said, placing her hands on her hips, "look how shocked your brothers are to see me in a dress."

Susan smiled slightly, saying, "Well, they better take another long look because they will not be back for a while."

She walked up to both brothers, grabbed them each by an ear, and started pulling them back towards the castle to give them a lecture that they would not forget any time soon.

Lucy giggled as her brothers were led off, protesting all the way. She then turned to Serafina and asked, "Hey Serafina, do you think you could teach me to use my own dagger? I have never really use it."

"It would be my pleasure," Serafina answered, "Let's get started."

"I'll race you to the training field," Lucy said, giving her a playful smile.

"Ok, but I need to take these off," Serafina said, taking off her shoes, "There much better."

Then both girls took off towards the training field, laughing all the way there.

Well, I hope you liked this chapter. I tried to make it a little longer. Please, please, PLEASE review! =)