Hi, everyone! As you already know, my name is IceGirl2772 and this is my first time writing in this archive.
I haven't read all the books (I'm still to finish reading the Silver Chair) but I've seen all the films. I was interested in how they potrayed the relationship between Caspian and Susan in the 2nd film. I know there are a lot of stories here about their relationship. So I decided to throw in my own ideas. I have been dreaming about this story for months and it was only when I saw the new movie that I finally decided to commit my thoughts and dreams about the subject to my own story filled with my own ideas.
As for reviews, I will NOT tollerate flames. Positive reviews are gold treasure to me. Critiques will help me make this story better. Although, I will appreciate it if you go a little bit easy on me. It is my first time writing in this archive, you know.
Oh! Don't be afraid to pitch in your own ideas. And when I say that, I mean say what you think should happen in the story. I want you to be able to see what you want to see. Before you say anything, I'm just like that. I don't believe in writing only what I want you all to see. I'm a big believer in writing both what I want you to see and what you want to see. You have a say in what events will occur in this story.
You can decide how Taylor (my OC) enters Narnia, how she meets Caspian, how the big moments take place; anything you want to see in this story will be seen. But I have one condition: it must result in a happy ending. I'm a big believer in stories having to have happy endings. You can tease me about it all you want, but I will stick to my beliefs. So don't be afraid to pitch in.
OK. I don't want to bore you all any longer with my rambling and actually make you not want to read this story. It's the last thing I want to do. Believe me. Also, I don't want to waste a page on an author's note. I do that far too much. Don't believe me? Read some of my other stories. lol
First things first: the disclaimer. No copyright infragement will be intended throughout the story. However, I do own my OCs and that's about it…unless you count the plot for this story.
Just a little warning, there will be references to the movies. So this story is actually based on the movies; not the books. But I'm disregarding Voyage of the Dawn Treder in some way. If you look closely, you'll see what I mean. Just one thing I hate about the movies: there's no movie about the first book! I cannot believe they ignored 'The Magician's Boy'! It shows how Narnia was created, for crying out loud! Do you think they should've made the first book into a film? Or is it just me who thinks that?
Ok. Let's get this story started before I drive you bonkers. Feel free to enjoy.
It has been years since the Penvensie children have set foot into Narnia; 5 years to be exact. After their return, they tried to live normal lives and let the fantasy world drift to the back of their minds. But it was a hard task, considering they're the Kings and Queens of Old like Trumpkin said when they rescued him from the Telmarine soldiers not long after their return.
Peter was heartbroken throughout the first few months back home in Finchley, England. The main reason of the heartbreak is that he and his sister, Susan, were not allowed to go back whereas his younger siblings, Edmund and Lucy, could go back eventually. To this day, he still dreams about the magical land and often plays games involving Narnia with his siblings. They also talk about the mythical place and even call it their home away from home. Throughout the years, he studyed mythology; and became pretty darn good at it too! Also, he's still maintaining his relationship with his siblings, but has developed a stronger relationship with his youngest sibling, Lucy, if it was even possible. They were close before!
Edmund, too, was heartbroken to abandon Narnia. But it inspired him to do different extracurricular activities. He even joined the fencing club at his school and potentionally became the local fencing champion along with being among the most popular kids at school. Like Peter and his other siblings, he dreams about Narnia, plays games about Narnia and talks about Narnia.
Lucy took leaving Narnia pretty hard. But since the healing cordial in Narnia was given to her, she was interested in bringing the idea to her own world. She even joined the chemistry club and tried to recreate her own version of the magic liquid. When she succeeded, she became popular amongst the science kids. Some of the big companies in England even want to manufacture it. She's still deciding which manufacturer would be the bets to manufacture it. She also dreams about Narnia, plays games about Narnia and talks about Narnia.
Susan took the departure the hardest of all the siblings. A week after leaving Narnia, she even tried to commit suicide just to return to the magical world she calls home. She dreams about Narnia as well, but all her Narnian dreams involve her lover: Prince Caspian. The dream of them includes the kiss she gave him before she and her siblings left and what could have happened if they remained in Narnia forever.
But those are only simple dreams and childish fantacies. Susan has a new reality now. Stangely, about 2 months after they returned to Narnia, the Penvensies discovered some shocking news: Susan was expecting a baby. Their parents did not take the news well at first, but eventually came round and promised to support whatever decision their eldest daughter made concerning her child's future.
They immediately ruled out abortion because they thought that abortion was murder. And Susan did not like the idea of leaving her own baby in the care of another family. In the end, there was only one option: raise the baby herself. Once she announced the decision, Peter, Edmund and Lucy promised to support her and the baby. Their parents agreed as well. They even pulled Susan out of the boarding school as soon as she went into the second trimester and tutored her privately at home.
When Susan was 6 months pregnant, the Pevensie siblings moved to a bigger house so the baby could have a nursary. Their parents continue to support them both financially wise and decision wise. They adored the new house in the peaceful countryside with Mr Diggory's house just down the road. They eventually saw him again and he was over the moon when he heard about their latest adventures in Narnia. He was heartbroken though when he found out that Peter and Susan weren't allowed back to Narnia, but happy when Edmund and Lucy were.
3 months after they moved to the countryside and the nursary was finally completed, Susan went into labour. After 12 hours of contrations and pushing, she finally gave birth to a little girl. She was given the same Taylor Cassidy Pevensie. Peter, Lucy and Edmund were named god parents. She is the splitting replica of Susan, but had the hair and the eyes of her father. Only she and her siblings know the real identity of her father.
"And the King of Narnia took the princess' hand and took her to the castle where he made her his queen and lived happily ever after," Susan finished telling another story about Narnia.
"Is Narnia real, mummy?" Taylor asked.
"It is real if you believe it is real," Susan answered.
"Have you ever been to Narnia?" Taylor asked again.
"Yes. And it is the most beautiful place you will ever see. The castles are as beautiful as they are in fairytales and the stars make up the shape of the most beautiful girl of the land," Susan gushed as she playfully tickled her young daughter, causing her to giggle, "Now, time to sleep, princess."
"Will I go to Narnia?" Taylor asked with her chocolate brown eyes filled with hope.
"One day you will," Susan promised before she tucked her in and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Goodnight, mummy," Taylor murmured before she drifted to sleep.
"Goodnight, sweetheart," Susan murmured back.
Smiling, she turned off the light and walked out of her daughter's bedroom. She walked into the living room and saw Peter teaching Lucy some of the new facts he learnt about mythology.
"She wanted to hear another story about Narnia?" Edmund guessed.
"She is fascinated about that place. Tonight, she even asked me if she will go to Narnia," Susan responded.
"I think she will. She's next in line for the throne since we used to rule," Lucy pointed out.
"But then we left. Caspian is the ruler now," Susan reminded her younger sister.
"Remember what Aslan said when we were crowned: once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen. Caspian might be ruler now, but we're still the Kings and Queens of Old. Technically, we're still royalty so that makes Taylor royalty as well," Peter reminded her.
"What did you say to her when she asked that?" Edmund questioned.
"I told her she will one day. Somehow, I know that Aslan will take her to Narnia," Susan confessed.
"Maybe he will, maybe he won't. It's been 4 years since we were last in Narnia. Caspian probably has found a bride and had children of his own. Maybe he's dead," Peter retorted.
"He's not dead. I still talk to Aslan in my dreams. Narnia is now running along with our time. Caspian is still alive and he hasn't found a bride. He still misses Susan," Lucy butted in.
"Do you still love him, Susan?" Peter suddenly blurted.
"I would say that I don't love him, but I don't want to lie," was Susan's response.
"Susan, you have to move on eventually. We can't go back!" Edmund snapped before walking away.
"Keep it down! You'll wake up Taylor!" Lucy pleaded.
"Since when is he like this?" Susan quizzed, "He's always been hoping that we'd return to Narnia."
"He's jealous," Peter said.
"Of what?" Susan scoffed.
"That Taylor might get the opportunity to go to Narnia while we're stuck here in England. Unlike us, Taylor has had Narnia with her since she was born. She'll grow up with Narnia. We didn't find out about Narnia until 6 years ago," Peter explained.
"We'll only have dreams and memories," Lucy added.
In another world…
"I'm glad I came back," Susan confessed.
"I only wish we had more time together," Caspian told her.
"It would never have worked anyway," Susan said.
"Why not?" Caspian asked her with confusion written on his face.
"I am 1300 years older than you," Susan reminded him with a laugh.
Caspian laughed sadly. Susan then turned and began to walk away before stopping suddenly. She then turned back and stood in front of him. She then stood up on her tip toes, placed a hand delicately onto his neck and kissed him tenderly. This earned gasps and murmurs from the crowd. After a little bit, they broke the kiss and embraced each other. They also heard Edmund and Lucy talking to each other quietly.
"I'm sure when I'm older, I'll understand," Lucy remarked.
"I'm older and I don't think I want to understand," Edmund retorted.
Caspian and Susan broke away from their loving embrace and Susan rejoined her siblings. They then walked through the magic doorway Aslan made and disappeared forever as Caspian watched on with a heavy heart.
"Susan!" Caspian gasped as he bolted upright in his bed.
That faithful day 5 years ago had plagued Caspian like the plague since it all happened. Caspian continued to rule Narnia and he was loved by all the people; both Telmarine and Narnian alike. The two former enemies continued to live amongst one another in peaceful serenity. However, another problem has plagued Caspian: the pressure of finding a queen.
All the lords in the castle are saying that at some point, he will have to find a wife and produce an heir to the throne. He has met some of the many elligable princesses from nearby kingdoms. But they were either after him only for the wealth and power he holds and weren't the one for him. So far, the lords have been tollorent with his reason of turning down their marriage proposals. But he knew that their patience was wearing thin. He had 2 choices: find a queen and produce an heir or surrender the throne.
Everytime that the subject was approached, Caspian always wished that Susan was one of the elligable women. He would pick her to be his bride in a heartbeat. But, he could not. Aslan sent her and her siblings back to their world and he will never see his beloved Susan again. Oh, if only Aslan had allowed them to return whenever they wished. But he knew that would not be possible.
"Oh, Susan, if only you remained in Narnia. You would become Queen of Narnia again, you would marry me and you would be the mother to my children," Caspian sighed as he laid back against the pillows.
Knowing he had duties in the morning, he let sleep overtake him and he had dreams filled with Narnia and a certain gentle queen.
Meh. It's probably not much, but it's not bad for a first attempt right? Also, I dropped a massive hint as to the identity of Taylor's father. Don't say who it is in your reviews though. If you had the right answer, you would be giving it away.
Well, next chapter will be 10 years later and Taylor will be spending 1 ½ months with Professor Diggory and I think you know what that leads to.
Well, I should let you get back to the real world now. If you want this story to continue, you must either leave a positive review or a critique. NO FLAMES ALLOWED!
Bye!