AN:/ hello. it's obsessedchick15 here. this is a new story as you can see. and this is TOTALLY AU! so suspian haters, please leave. this is sooo movie-based. but this is just the intro. everything will come together in the next chapter. please, i hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: i do not own Chronicles of Narnia or its characters. i only own Lady Aleeah and Lord Rylie.
It's been two years since the Pevensies have last left Narnia. Susan and Peter were not allowed to come back, but Edmund and Lucy were. King Caspian has kept things in control, and Narnia has been at peace. While Caspian seemed lonely, he had two best friends: Lady Aleeah and Lord Rylie. They have been best friends since childhood, and they have helped Caspian through ruling Narnia.
Lord Rylie was a good man. He had a somewhat built body and a childlike smile. He had brown hair with a somewhat messy hairstyle and hazel eyes. He was kind and funny; he was there for everyone. He was slightly tan, but not by much. Rylie was good at negotiating. When Caspian would visit countries for deals and such, Rylie would always tag along to help with negotiation. Rylie wasn't necessarily a war person, but he did fight and help in fighting. In a way, you could say that his actions were like Queen Susan's. He didn't like to fight, but he did it for their country and the hopes of others. He always used a short sword instead of a regular one. With his short sword, he was able to fight quicker and have more agility. He always carried a dagger that his mother gave to him when he left Telmar. The dagger was special to him and he always carried it around. It reminded him of his family back home.
Lady Aleeah was not necessarily a lady of the court. In fact, she was a knight of the court. She is only called Lady Aleeah due to the fact that she didn't like being called Knight Aleeah. It didn't really suit her. Aleeah had black hair that ended at her middle back and a sweet personality. She had deep brown eyes and a nice figure. She was supposedly funny; she didn't think she was but others did. She was always there for everyone; she helped them all. Aleeah was a tan person; you could say as tan as Caspian. Aleeah, like I have already said, was a knight. She was probably the best knight Narnia has ever seen. She always protected her friends and was always ready for battle. When Caspian would leave Narnia to negotiate, she would also tag along with Rylie. She was Caspian's protector, no matter how good he was in battle. Aleeah had a keen mind in battle strategy. Her battle plans were always useful and she always cooperated. She was excellent at many weapons; bow and arrows, crossbow, spears, daggers, and other sorts. But she always preferred a sword.
Both Rylie and Aleeah had seats in the meetings that Caspian and the Lords of Narnia-Telmar had. You would think that they would suggest that Lady Aleeah should NOT have a seat; but they refused to do such a thing. She was really helpful in these meetings and she could use the Lords' words against themselves. Both Rylie and Aleeah were sixteen, three years younger than Caspian himself. But he loved them like a family; they were his only family. They protected each other.
One night, they sat in the library. Caspian for some reason was pacing, Aleeah was reading a book in her favorite chair and Rylie was lying down on the couch; he fell asleep. Aleeah looked up at Caspian while she was reading and rolled her eyes.
"Caspian, you better stop pacing before you get me sick." Aleeah said.
"Well then stop watching me and continue your reading." Caspian said.
"I can't continue when I know something is troubling you."
"Aleeah's got a point." Rylie said from the couch.
"Well what do you expect me to do?" Caspian asked.
"We expect you to tell us what's troubling you." Aleeah said.
"I'm guessing that it's all the girls that are being interviewed tomorrow." Rylie said, sitting up.
"It's exactly that."
"Then why are you panicking?" Aleeah asked.
"Because I'm pretty sure I won't choose any of those girls as a wife and I'm pretty sure I don't want to get married."
Aleeah and Rylie looked at each other, knowing the reason he won't choose a wife.
"I think it's time Caspian." said Aleeah.
"Think it's time for what?" he asked looking at her.
"To move on." She gently said.
"How can I? I'm pretty sure she was the only one that I would want to marry. I've never felt anything for any other girl the way that I've felt for her."
"But she won't be coming back, Cas." Rylie said.
"We can always have faith."
"I think it's time to stop waiting, Cas. I know how much this is paining you but-"
"You don't know what it's like Aleeah." Caspian said. "You don't know how it feels."
"I'm pretty sure I can give a guess. But you have to, you know that. Narnia will need its heir, and you need someone to help you rule." Aleeah said.
"I have you guys to help me," said Caspian.
"You need a queen, not friends to help." Rylie said.
"Can we talk about this another day? This is really stressing me out." Caspian said as he sat down on a chair. Aleeah and Rylie nodded and just continued reading.
"Excuse me." They all looked up and saw a knight at the door.
"Yes?" Caspian asked.
"Aslan requests to see Lady Aleeah and Lord Rylie." The knight said.
"Aslan?" Aleeah asked.
"Aslan is here?" Caspian asked.
"Yes, sir. He is and he wishes to see Lord Rylie and Lady Aleeah."
"Well, we shouldn't keep him waiting." Rylie said.
"We'll see you later, Caspian." Aleeah said. They said goodnight to Caspian and followed the knight. The knight led them to the main courtyard. There the Great Lion stood.
The knight bowed to Aslan and left. Aleeah and Rylie bowed to Aslan. Aslan told them to rise and looked at them.
"Is there something you need of us, Aslan?" Aleeah asked.
"I need you to do something. And it must be done by you two." Aslan said as he began walking. He walked down the corridors through which Aslan told Susan and Peter that they could no longer come back.
"What may that be?" Rylie asked.
"I must send you to the world of the Kings and Queens."
"The Kings and Queens of Old? Whatever for?" Aleeah asked.
"I need you to retrieve someone, both of you must go and retrieve someone."
"Who exactly must we bring back?" asked Rylie.
"That you will see soon."
"Can we tell Caspian of this?" Aleeah asked.
"He must not know. He will learn later on of your mission."
"When do we leave?" Rylie asked.
"Tonight. You will both be transported to their world, but you will be separated. Meet me at the tree in an hour."
"Do we bring anything?" Rylie asked.
"Just bring a small weapon. You never know what to expect." Aslan said. He walked away and Rylie looked at Aleeah.
"This is our last night… how long will it be?" Aleeah asked as they walked to their rooms.
"I don't know. Who do you think we're bringing back?"
"I don't know… I'm trying to figure out as much as you, Ryles."
They reached Aleeah's room and Aleeah entered. She took out a piece of paper and took out a pen and began to write. Her handwriting was delicate and elegant. She thought for the past hour of what to say in the letter. She ended up finishing it by the time she was to meet Aslan. She took a dagger that her father gave her and left her room.
When Rylie entered his room, he too wrote a letter. His was simple but it held its meaning. He finished in about fifteen minutes. For the remaining time, he looked for his dagger that his mother gave him. He searched his entire room and found it when he needed to meet Aslan. He took the dagger and left the room.
Rylie and Aleeah met at the Tree and saw Aslan come out of the shadows.
"Remember, you will both be separated once you enter the Tree. Your sole mission is to bring back one of the Kings and Queens. Once you reach your destination, you will know who you are bringing back once you see them. You will know when to return when the time comes." He told them in his wise voice. He breathed on them, giving them good luck.
Rylie and Aleeah hugged, seeing as they won't see each other for who knows how long. They were the best of friends. People for some reason thought that they were courting, but they never were. They were just close friends; close enough to consider each other brother and sister. Aleeah stepped through the Tree first and then followed by Rylie. They went to different places; and they were dressed in weird clothing.
Aleeah was clothed in a simple outfit fit for that time period. It was a simple dress that went up to her knees. It was a collared button-up dress. Under her bosoms there was a black belt that was slightly wide. The buttons ended where the belt started. The sleeves of her dress were up to her elbow. The dress was Narnian red; she smiled to this fact. Around her neck was a silver chained necklace. The pendant was a lion, representing Aslan. Her black hair was let down, creating endless and luscious waves.
She looked around her. She was at a ceremony of some sort. The setting was outdoors and it was bright and sunny. She looked about the crowd; these people were dressed weirdly. She saw many men look at her, giving her the impression that they were thinking that she was pretty. She merely smiled at them and walked around, trying to find the one she should bring back. She looked around and then stopped. She saw a young girl of eighteen sitting at a table, watching the crowd have fun and watching people dance. She had a distant look in her ocean blue eyes. Her dark brown hair fell down onto her shoulders. Aleeah couldn't believe it; she was bringing back Queen Susan.
Rylie stood at the doorstep of a house. He was dressed in a plain white collared button-down shirt. He wore a neck tie that was Narnian red with golden yellow stripes. He smiled; it reminded him of home. He wore dark navy blue pants with a black belt. He wore black classic shoes. His hair was slightly gelled to make it look neat. The sleeves of his shirt were slightly rolled up. On the middle finger of his right hand he wore golden ring. The centerpiece was a lion; Aslan. He would always be with them.
He looked around. It was dark, and the stars were out. The house wasn't small, but it was the size of a regular house. There was a small fountain by the house and there was a pathway to the door. Rylie took the opportunity and knocked on the door. He waited for a response and a lady opened the door.
"May I help you?" she asked. It was Mrs. Macready.
"May I enter? I have lost my way and have nowhere to go." Rylie said. He was telling the truth in a way.
"Of course. Please follow me so that you may meet the owner of the household."
"You are not the owner?" Rylie asked as he followed her.
"No, merely the housekeeper." She said in a somewhat stern voice. He nodded to himself and followed her to the owner's study.
"Professor Kirke, sir, we have a lost fellow that has nowhere to stay." Mrs. Macready said.
"May I see him?" he replied.
Rylie stepped out from behind Mrs. Macready. The first thing that Kirke noticed was the ring. He saw the lion on it and couldn't believe his eyes. The next thing that Kirke noticed was the neck tie. It was the Narnian colors.
"Mrs. Macready, may I speak to the boy alone for a moment?" Professor Kirke said.
"Of course." The housekeeper left the room and went to her own business.
"My dear boy, how did you end up here?"
"I-uh…" Rylie was trying to come up with a lie, but was evidently failing. But then Rylie remembered the name Kirke… He read the name in some Narnian history books.
"Digory Kirke… you are Lord Digory Kirke." Rylie said.
"Yes I am… and I take it that you are from Narnia."
"I am sir… how did you know?"
"The signs are somewhat evident. Can you tell me why you are in this world?"
"Aslan sent me sir. I have to help bring someone back." Rylie said.
"Professor?" Kirke and Rylie looked towards the door. There stood a golden haired young man of nineteen. He stood tall and his blazing blue eyes shined with experience. He looked at the Professor and Rylie.
"Is there something you need?" Professor Kirke asked.
"I just wanted to ask you a question but I can come back later on." The man said. Rylie looked at him as if he were familiar. Then it struck him, it couldn't be.
"Hello. I'm sorry, you are?" the man asked.
"My name is Rylie." He said as he and the man shook hands.
"Hello, Rylie. It's nice to meet you. I'm Peter." Peter smiled at him. Rylie smiled back at him but in his head his mind was reeling. He couldn't believe it.
"It's nice to meet you too, Peter." Rylie replied to him. Rylie then turned to Kirke. "So, may I stay here?"
"It's alright with me, boy. Any friend of His is a friend of mine." Kirke said. Rylie nodded and smiled.
"Thank you sir." Rylie told Kirke.
"Mrs. Macready?" Kirke called. Mrs. Macready came and looked at Kirke.
"Show this young man a room. He will be staying with us for a while." Kirke said. Mrs. Macrady nodded and led Rylie to a room. His room was close to Peter's room.
"I take it that you don't have any other clothes." Mrs. Macready said as she opened the room door.
"No, ma'am." Rylie said as he played with the lamp. How do people work these things?
"Well, I'll see what I can do. But I hope you have a good night's rest." She said as she exited the room.
"Thank you, Mrs. Macready."
"You're welcome." She replied as she closed the door to his room.
Rylie sat on the bed and buried his head in his hands. He looked up and looked at the ring on his finger. He sighed. He didn't expect this. He just couldn't believe it; he was bringing back the High King of Narnia. He was bringing back King Peter.
AN:/ hello there again. how are you doing? i really hope you enjoy this. i really do. and the two new characters, Lady Aleeah and Lord Rylie are based off me and my friend. i have been thinking about this for a long time and finally had the courage to do this. but anyway, i hope you like this as much as you like Realization. everything will come together in the next chapter, so please bear with me. also, this story will have Eustace; i mean, we have to have his annoyingness for it to be funny. but please, review. =)
ages-
Peter: 19
Caspian:19
Susan: 18
Lady Aleeah: 16
Edmund: 16
Lord Rylie: 16
Lucy: 14