𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐎𝐔𝐒 [chronicles of narnia]

6

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"THE LONE ISLANDS." Drinian declared, "The ports of Narrow Haven." Eliza joined her brother and Caspian at the edge of the ship, as they examined the island on the horizon.

"Strange." Caspian grimaced, passing the telescope to Edmund, who peered through the object, "No Narnia flag in sight."

"The Lone Islands have always been Narnia's." Eliza frowned in thought, her eyebrows scrunched together while her eyes never left the island ahead.

"Seems suspicious." Drinian murmured, earning a nod of agreement from the girl and Caspian.

"I say we prepare a party." Edmund suggested, while Eliza took the telescope from his hands.

"I agree." Eliza replied, looking through the telescope at the ports. "Drinian?"

Drinian and Caspian shared a quick look, "Forgive me, Your Majesties.." Drinian mumbled, "-But the chain of command starts with King Caspian on this ship

"Right." Ed stated, obviously taken aback by the previous statement, while Eliza lowered the telescope, her cheeks glowing a faint pink.

"We use longboats." Caspian spoke up, breaking the awkward tension, "Drinian, pick some men and come on shore."

Caspian turned to face the Minotaur behind him, "Tavros." He said bluntly, making the Minotaur turn and face the deck.

"Men the longboats! Throw the sail up and prepare to drop anchor." The Minotaur yelled in command, as Eliza followed her brother, Caspian and Drinian onto the deck where men were unloading boats and oars for the men to use.

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THE NARNIANS WERE SOON in the water on three longboats. Eliza sat on the back of one, as she commanded the rudder to ensure they wouldn't stray off course. A twisted feeling ran throughout the girls body as she watched the boats draw closer to shore. Eliza scoured the land, her eyes trying to locate any form of life source, only to no avail.

The boats reached the stone steps of the port, and Eliza jumped out of the boat, ignoring Edmunds hand to help her. She heard a small crash behind her, and as Caspian joined her and Edmunds sides, they looked back only to see Eustace face plant on the stone steps.

"And you're certain you're related by blood?" Caspian asked, earning an eyeroll from the girl. Lucy soon joined the three, and together they advanced up the slope leading to the town. Suddenly a loud ringing ran throughout the land, causing Eliza to draw her sword as Caspian raised his crossbow.

"Reepicheep, stay here with Drinian's men
and secure the place." Caspian ordered, "We will head up. If we don't come back by dawn...send a party."