Chapter 11
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Narrowhaven
There was a procession in the town of Narrowhaven, on the Island of Doorn, in the Lone Islands. Many of the citizens gathered around to see what it was.
"Make way for Gale, King of Narnia", said a crier as the procession was going on.
"Is that him, the king of Narnia?", asked a little girl.
"It must be", said a little boy.
There were many welcomes and greetings from the town of Narrowhaven. After the procession, King Gale and his comrades arrived in the chambers where they were to stay.
"So this must be the place where we'll hold council", said Amari.
"I think you're quite right", said Gale, "But first, we should get some rest before we hold any council."
So they decided to rest awhile and waited until the next day to hold council. While there, Gale thought of Narnia, his home and kingdom. He thought of Carlotta, his queen-to-be. But how long would he be away? There was no knowing. Then he thought of the dragon that has been terrorizing the Lone Islands. Could it be possible that this dragon was a human turned into a dragon? Then he remembered hearing about Aslan turning Calormenes in Telmar into dumb beasts for their wicked behavior. And could one of them have been a dragon? There was no knowing as of yet.
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Cair Paravel
Carlotta was taking a stroll in the castle garden at Cair Paravel. She sure missed having Gale their with her, since they've often taken strolls there together. They even enjoyed riding out to the woods together. Then she saw Aslan appeared before her.
"Aslan", said Carlotta.
"Daughter, come with me", said Aslan, "I want to show you something."
Then Aslan showed Carlotta Cair Paravel and of all that it is.
"Gale must have told you of what is to come in Narnia", said Aslan.
"Yes, he did", said Carlotta, "He even told me of Jadis making herself Queen of Narnia and how four children will come from another world to put an end to her reign."
"Yes, they will. You and Gale are to rule Narnia with wisdom and justice and mercy and love. Some kings or queens will follow after you. But that day will come when Narnia will be oppressed by Jadis. She will care nothing more or less for mercy or justice."
"Oh my. What I am to do?"
"You must care for Narnia as a mother would care for her child. You and Gale must raise your children right."
"Do you know when he'll be back?"
"It all be revealed in time. Now, see those four thrones. Two Sons of Adam and two Daughters of Eve will come from another world and sit on those four thrones."
"Gale has told me of this before. And you say they will come from another world."
"There is a secret passageway between worlds that you may not be aware of. They will when the time is revealed."
Then Aslan took Carlotta back to the castle garden at Cair Paravel. It was almost beyond words of all what Aslan was showing her. She decided to write to Gale to tell him of that Aslan has showed her.
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Narrowhaven
In the meantime, Gale and his comrades were holding council, concerning the dragon that's been terrorizing the Lone Islands.
"So is this dragon is a demon?", asked Ischar Tarkaan.
"It must have been once a human", said Gale, "Aslan turned Calormenes in Telmar into dumb beasts."
"I've heard of that", said Lord Alvin, "I wonder what the dragon would be terrorizing the Lone Islands for."
"Please forgive me for interrupting", said a servant.
"Oh, no, not all", said Gale.
"Sire, a message came from Narnia. It's from Carlotta" and he handed Gale the letter.
Gale opened the letter, and he read it through. Carlotta said in the letter of all that Aslan had showed her, and how her dream or vision was similar to his. And of course, they would not reveal it to anyone else.
"So the dragon, a man?", asked Amari, "I wonder what his beastly behavior was."
"And what a dragon could have his eyes on", said Gale, "Great caution must take place. We do not know when it will be back in Narrowhaven."
"Quite right, Sire", said Ischar Tarkaan.
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Cair Paravel
Zoggin was running things in Cair Paravel. He had a council meeting with the nymphs, Cloudwit, a Faun. He invited Carlotta to attend as well, since she was to be the future Queen of Narnia.
"So we hear of your engagement to his majesty, King Gale", said a dryad, "The other nymphs and I will be more than happy to make you a dress."
"I appreciate that", said Carlotta.
"A cherry blossom dryad, Miss Althea, is the palace seamstress", said Zoggin, "And of course, my fellow dwarfs and I will make you a crown."
"So what is there, concerning our new queen to be here?", asked a faun.
"She and Gale will rule Narnia with the help of Aslan and they have our council as well", said Zoggin, "Oh, I just received a message from his majesty. He says that he may be in the Lone Islands for a while. There's no knowing when the dragon will show up to terrorize the Lone Islands."
They all said a prayer to Aslan for protection of the Lone Islands and for their King Gale. Carlotta even said a prayer to bring Gale back to Narnia safely.Statistics: Posted by jasmine_tarkheena — Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:49 pm
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