[nineteen: If all goes wrong, shoot the girl.]

The day of the battle had finally come, and neither side could say that they were prepared. In the heat of it all Peter and Edmund walk out of Aslan's How as the Narnians cheer them on, Miraz and his army watching as Edmund's eyes glued to Genevieve's who was held in shackles to the ground - Genevieve sending him a wink as he looked to the rings on her fingers.

She had a plan.

"If it should appear to be going poorly..." Miraz says to Glozelle, who only looks at the crossbow in his hand before looking to Genevieve who was distracted and nodding.

"Understood, my lord." Glozelle muttered before looking to Genevieve who gave him pleading eyes as he gulped and looked away.

He couldn't let his emotions get in the way.

Peter draws his sword and steps forward and every single person on the field watches as Miraz also steps forward and they begin circling together, they swords glinting in the sun. 

"There is still time to surrender." Miraz stated as he and Peter just scoffed as he looked at the man with a determined look.

"Well, feel free." Peter said as the two slowed for a moment, a wicked smile forming on Miraz' face.

"How many more must die for the throne?"

"Just one." Peters growls as he pulls down his helmet and jumps at Miraz. 

They begin fighting and the two armies cheer as they watch their leaders fight, Genevieve's eyes barely leaving Edmund's as she lets a silent tear fall from her eye. 

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In the forest, Susan, Ron and Lucy ride away whilst various Telmarine soldiers on horseback pursue them, Ron turned back and instantly saw a soldier pointing a bow and arrow in their direction and he gasps.

"Oh no!" He mutters.

"They've seen us!" Lucy states as Susan stops the horse and climbs off.

"Susan!"

"What are you doing?" Lucy asks her sister who only gives her a sad smile.

"I'm sorry, guys. It looks like you'll both be going alone after all." Susan says as she taps Destier to go on and Lucy and Ron ride off without her.

Lucy takes once last glance at Susan, and then disappears into the trees. Susan turns towards the oncoming Telmarines as she puts an arrow to the string and takes aim. In the heat she manages to take down a few, and then is knocked down by a Telmarine soldier on horseback. The Telmarine is about to kill her when Caspian comes out of nowhere, kills the Telmarine, and holds out his hand to Susan.

"Are you sure you won't be needing that horn?" Caspian asks as Susan sends him a soft smile before she climbs on to his horse, her arms wrapping around his waist as they ride off.

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Back at the battlefield, Peter and Miraz continue fighting in a tight battle - both sides fighting equally. Peter hits Miraz in the back when Miraz knocks off Peter's helmet, and then his coif in retaliation. Peter swings low, and cuts Miraz' leg. In realization, Miraz glances at Glozelle who is still holding the crossbow and nods - which Genevieve catches instantly.

"Peter be careful!" Genevieve screams as Peter looks to the crossbow and nods to himself with a determined look.

Miraz swings, and Peter falls over but quickly recovers. Miraz trips Peter, and then steps on his shield as Peter yells, making many Narnians gasp at the pain their King seemed to be in. Miraz swings, but Peter rolls out of the way and Peter keeps rolling and blocking. Then he stops and Miraz trips. Both quickly get up, breathing heavily before Peter looks over Miraz' shoulder and sees Caspian and Susan riding up, a confused look on his face.

"Does his highness need a respite?"Miraz asked, his breathing slow but heavy.

"Five minutes?" Peter asked and Miraz only scoffed with a shake of his head.

"Three." He states and Peter and Miraz limp back to their sides.

"Lucy... Ron..." Peter says as he limps to Susan who holds him steady in her arms.

"They got through..." She muttered before sending a smile to Caspian. "with a little help."

"Thanks." Peter says and Caspian only nodded with a shrug.

"Well, you are busy." Caspian states and they all smile in each others direction, happy that their plan was going well so far.

Whilst this is occurring, Miraz walks back to his side and throws his helmet down forcefully on the floor before he sends a glare to Glozelle.

"I am sure you won't let it get that close again." He sneers as a soldier passes him a drink, only for Genevieve to laugh.

"You're going to lose." She states and Miraz only turns to her in confusion, a glare settled on his face.

"How are you so sure?" He asked the Queen who only rolled her eyes with a soft but determined smile.

"He is King Peter the Magnificent. He has that name for a reason." Genevieve states and Miraz only rolls his eyes as he looks at the girl with a dark look.

"Well its about time he lost it..." He states before he eyes her up and down and a wicked smile crosses his face. "maybe you'll be more useful than I thought."

Peter looks at the How suddenly, his eyes looking to the archers who wait for instruction from the gentle Queen.

"Better get up there, just in case. I don't expect the Telmarines will keep their word." Peter says to his sister as Susan hugs Peter and he winces.

"Sorry." She whispers before giving Edmund a hug as well, just happy they were all okay.

"It's alright."

"Take care." Susan says as she gives Caspian one last look before joining the archers, leaving Edmund to hug his brother.

"Keep smiling." He says to Peter who smiles slightly.

Peter raises his sword and forces a smile and the Narnians cheer, Miraz watching with curiosity.

"How does he look to you?" Miraz asks Sopespian who only shrugs before looking at the King again.

"Young." He states and Miraz nods before Glozelle looks up with a solemn look.

"But his majesty is doing extremely well... for his age."  Glozelle tightens a bandage around Miraz' knee and he winces at the same time Peter holds his arm and groans as Edmund looks at it and inspects it equally.

"I think it's dislocated. What do you think happens back home if you die here?" Peter asked and Edmund only gives him a pained look as he inspects his dislocated arm and tries to thing of a way to pop it back into place. "You know, you've always been there. I never really—AWW!"

"Save it for later." Edmund says with a smile.

Peter shakes his head when offered his helmet and Miraz also pushes away his helmet as they walk out to the fighting area, Miraz turning to Glozelle at the last minute with a wicked grin

"If all goes wrong, shoot the girl." Miraz says and Glozelle's eyes widen as he nods toward Miraz and keeps his eyes tight on the crossbow before turning to meet Genevieve's pleading eyes who shakes her head.

"You don't have to do everything he says Glozelle." She whispers and Glozelle only sighs.

"I'll die if I don't my Queen." He says and Genevieve only shakes her head.

"Would you rather live a lie as a coward or die a hero to many?" She asked and Glozelle doesn't answer for a moment before he sends her a small smile.

"I won't shoot, but I won't promise nobody else will."