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1) To Every Thing There Is a Season

Ilgamuth Tarkaan was fourteen when he first rode to war. He was likewise fourteen when he pledged his life and his name to Prince Rabadash, a decision that would shape the rest of his life. This is the story of that campaign and that choice. Claimed by

i_autumnheart!

2) Fuel to Fire

A lone Elephant by the name of Durah comes to Cair Paravel from Archenland. She comes with a plea—to bring the rest of her kind back to their Narnian homeland and to help with the current threat of enslavement from Calormenes.

While Lucy befriends the Elephant and learns more about her, her history, her culture and other secrets in interludes throughout the story, Susan and Edmund (and some OCs along for the ride) travel to Archenland. Edmund remains undercover while Susan is under the guise of meeting the many Archenlander Lords, aka potential suitors. Susan and Edmund part ways, Susan to Anvard to learn more from Lune himself—and, of course, to meet some lords—and Edmund to the taverns where gossip could lead them to the elusive Elephants.

After successes and failures—sad and funny—on each of their parts, Susan and Edmund are reunited with the information they need to approach the Elephants. They meet with the Herd, only to learn that Elephants wish to remain in Archenland, yet still need help from the Calormene threat. Susan is the one to go undercover this time as she meets with the Calormenes and learns what has been going on under the noses of Lune and several ineffectual lords.

Queen Susan once again emerges and confronts the Tarkaan responsible for the slave trade. Though their mission is not completely a success, they take an evening to celebrate before returning to Narnia. However, retaliation takes place is in a dramatic showdown, forcing Edmund to come out from undercover to clean the mess. Susan returns home to Narnia and reports to Peter what all had transpired. They discuss the repercussions they now have to deal with, setting the stage for future events in The Horse and His Boy and possible sequels in this universe. Claimed by

crantz!

3) Susan and Tommy Save the World

Long after the train crash, Susan has made a life for herself without her family, without Narnia, and certainly without magic. But when her daughter finds the Professor's rings and lands in another world on the brink of civil war, Susan must own up to her past in order to rescue her daughter, because it seems that Susan wasn't the only former queen of Narnia to survive its destruction.

In what I hope is Lewis's style, the story cuts back and forth between the adventures of two children intent on overthrowing an evil queen and the journey their parents must undertake to bring them safely home again. Claimed by

be_themoon!

4) Untitled

Five years after first entering Narnia to find the lost prince, an assassination attempt gone wrong leaves Jill and Eustace in deep water - literally. One mermaid attack later, and the pair are off to solve the mystery behind the attacks, all while playing dead. Adventures include the use of their gifts from Father Christmas, a chattering mongoose, some very unfashionable red leather trousers, a gang of not-really-terrorists, and pineapples. Takes place in a Silver Chair AUverse, in which Eustace and Jill stay in Narnia for 15 years before finally returning to England. Claimed by

caitriona_3!

5) Forever is quite a long Eternity

Susan suggested to stop hunting the Stag but she was the only one to heed the advice. Now she's been left behind with a kingdom at her hands and war on her doorstep. The only thing left to do now is to fight for everything she holds dear or die trying. Maybe without ever seeing her siblings again. Claimed by

da_angel729!

6) Circa Regna Tonat

Following Edmund’s assassination, the Pevensies fall apart. In desperation, Susan gets Aslan to bring him back. More trouble ensues. Claimed by

sophiap!

7) Between Golden Worlds

It is August 1542 and Henry VIII, king of England, is beginning to contemplate divorcing his wife of many years, the Spanish Catherine of Arragon. In that month the four Pevensie children, the ones who have just fallen out of Narnia and lost their own kingdom, are called to court by their father to find their place in the world. They must learn to leave behind that which they gained and accept that they once again live in the shadows, unimportant in this world. Each will watch as Henry VIII tears apart his country and destroys everything everyone stands for and each will ultimately play their own part. Susan, Queen of Narnia, will as maid-in-waiting to Catherine of Arragon, watch as queen after queen is struck down and trough their pain she will learn what it truly means to be a queen and the acceptance that one can not always get what you want. Lucy, Queen of Narnia, will follow the unfortunate Princess Mary, later Lady Mary, and her half-sister Elizabeth and understand that being a girl in this world is hard and that no matter how much she loves it even the memory of Narnia can not always help her.

Peter, King of Narnia, will serve the king, a task he finds demeaning for he was once king himself. He must learn to accept he is no longer king and learn to make his own way in the world, but before he gets there he may lose that which he loves the most. And Edmund will watch and learn that not even being the king's most trusted friends can save a person. Trough the trials of those closest to him, Wolsey, Sir thomas More and Cromwell, he will learn the meaning of faith and he will find the strength to stand up for what he believes in. And so the former kings and queens must learn to walk in the shadows of a world that is not truly golden anymore. And while the king tears his country apart the siblings will also be torn apart until that time that Narnia calls them again, but that time is far off.

They must accept their place and live their lives, but they must be careful. For the court of Henry VIII is a dangerous place, one step in the wrong direction could prove disastrous… Claimed by

tiabolt!

8) A Tale of Two Sisters

A long time ago, or not so long ago depending how you look at it, Susan fell seriously ill. This happened in Narnia, in the time known as the Golden Age. They had been far away from home, only the two of them, and Susan had been struck by a fever that according to legend, though they themselves did not know this, could only be cured by one flower. A flower that grew on and island far away, not even Lucy's cordial could save them. Now, many years later, in England Susan is starting to forget Narnia and turns her back on her siblings. While her brothers and cousin are quick to judge her, Lucy does not. She doesn't understand how one could ever forget Narnia but strangely enough, at least to her brothers, to her it doesn't matter.

Then Lucy falls ill and Susan is the one who cares for her. And what happened in those cold woods while they were lost and Susan was dying suddenly a very clear memory. And so it is that with memories of games and hugs and bedtime stories, with caring and love, they remember who they have always been. Because yes they were Queens of Narnia, and yes it is one of the most beautiful and magical places that Lucy has ever known. And it is truth that Susan is forgetting and Lucy does not understand. But it doesn't matter, because it in the end it wasn't the most important part of their story, in the end what mattered the most was that they were, had always been and would always be sisters. Sisters who may not always agree or like each other, but who would always love each other and who were willing to give up everything to save the other one.... Claimed by

edenfalling!

9) Lies Agreed Upon

Four years after the death of Caspian IX, Miraz plots to consolidate his power over those who oppose him as a tyrant. The Narnians takes sides in this struggle, remembering how another tyrant claimed Narnia for a hundred years.

The story is told in two threads, one focused on Miraz and one on those who oppose him, including the Narnians. Flashbacks in both parts tell the story of Jadis’s consolidation of her power in the first year of the Long Winter.

Chapter 1: A Red Dwarf named Roont makes contact with the brothers of Beaversdam. He proposes that the Narnians aid in the removal of the tyrant Miraz in exchange for a perpetual treaty of peace and the protection of Narnian lands. Not all Narnians are in agreement with this plan, not trusting the Telmarines, until a certain spirit tells how common goals could bring together even loyal Narnians and the supporters of the White Witch. In flashback, we see a group of Frankist Narnians working with the Witch’s police to bring a violent criminal to justice.

Chapter 2: Miraz and his supporters discuss the increasing unrest in the country and among the lords of Council. Rumor has it that a movement to replace Miraz as Lord Protector is afoot, likely led by the young prince’s other uncle, on his mother’s side, the lord Erimon. They conclude that they must make overtures to some of the opposing lords. In flashback we see Jadis making a grand show of welcoming all Narnians to her court, and hearing the complaints of Frankists.

Chapter 3: The brothers of Beaversdam introduce the Narnians to other lords. Some of the lords report that they’ve been approached by Miraz’s people about a voyage to open sea-trade and end Narnia’s isolationist policies, a major complaint in certain sectors of the country. The Narnians warn the lords that tyrants who make a fair showing are often trying to conceal something else. In flashback, Narnians discuss Jadis’s ‘openness’ policy and the lines between sides begin to appear. Rumors circulated about something terrible happening in her dungeons, possibly to the humans she’s been arresting.

Chapter 4: Miraz’s supporters are pleased to learn of the death of one of the Passarids, in battle on the northern border. They discuss sending more of the troublesome lords to fight the giants. Someone raises the question of framing the most troublesome for treason, but there are difficulties with that scenario. Another lord suggests that if the opposition could be made to quarrel amongst themselves, many things would be easier. The flashback reveals that a party of clan leaders was murdered, apparently by bandits, while returning from negotiation with Jadis. The Narnians immediately split on the basis of who believes it was actually an assassination, and the Witch declares martial law ‘for the protection’ of the Narnians.

Chapter 5: An idea has been floated to move the Narnians to an island which could be wholly theirs. The Narnians try to explain why this is utterly impossible. The Telmarines suggest it’s impossible for Narnians and humans to share land peacefully, and the Narnians describe how it was shared for many years, until the Witch. In flashback, we see the Narnians break with one another, marking clear lines between supporters of the Witch and Frankists. The Frankists plan to evacuate humans and others whom the Witch is trying to exterminate.

Chapter 6: Miraz tries to convince a neutral lord with a great deal of support to throw his weight to Miraz. They are out hunting, and the lord is killed in an accident. Miraz takes his body to his family, and persuades the younger brother that it was an assassination planned by Erimon and his supporters. The younger brother, Lord Sopespian, does not entirely believe Miraz, but he hates Erimon more, and pledges his aid to Miraz’s cause. In flashback, Jadis’s forces capture and kill a group of Narnians attempting to escape over the border.

Chapter 7: Erimon and his supporters are shocked to be accused of assassination. The lords split into two camps: those who would oppose the accusations and those who wish to flee from Miraz’s tyranny. The Narnians try to counsel caution, having seen the lengths tyrants will go to. In flashback, Jadis uses the lawful execution of a criminal to declare all those who oppose her rule traitors and their lives forfeit, on the basis of the criminals supposed ‘confession’.

Chapter 8: The Council finally meets. A move to replace Miraz as regent is immediately brought, before Miraz (who is late) can get there to argue his case. The discussion has not been going on long, though, before Miraz enters with soldiers in tow, and accuses Erimon and some others of treason, arresting them on the spot. Anyone who protests is also arrested. Some of these are later released, to join a sea-voyage with others whom Miraz wishes to be rid of but is not inclined to kill. Erimon is executed. The brothers of Beaversdam are declared mad for their talk of Narnians, and locked up ‘for their own protection.’ The Narnians realize the attempt has utterly failed, and they will have to go back into hiding while Miraz holds power. Claimed jointly by

rthstewart and

snitchnipped!

10) Rat and Sword Go To War

Rat and Sword Go To War is a fictionalized account of a real and critical operation during D-Day.

Operation Overlord
In 1943, the Chief of Staff, Supreme Allied Commander is planning for the invasion of Hiter’s Fortress Europe in 1944. This effort will culminate in D-Day, the largest movement of troops the world has ever seen, on June 6, 1944. The offensive is codenamed Operation Overlord.

Operation Overlord includes an amphibious landing of over 150,000 troops across 50 miles of the coast of Normandy, France. British and Canadian forces will land at the far eastern flank of this massive offensive action. Inland, and waiting for this invasion they know must come, is the battle-hardened German 21st Panzer Tank Division and the bulk of the Nazi armor in Western Europe. If the German tanks reach the beaches during the Allied landings, they will wipe out the British and Canadian troops and the liberation of Europe will end before it has even begun. The Allies must keep the tanks from jeopardizing the whole of the eastern flank of the invasion force.

A Tale of Two Bridges
Critical to keeping the tanks from the vulnerable Allied landings on the beaches are two small bridges, 500 metres apart, spanning the River Orne and the Caen Canal. This armor will have to cross the bridges to reach the British and Canadian Allied landings. Moreover, once the beachhead is secured the Allies will advance across these bridges on their way to the liberation of Paris. For the British and the Germans, these bridges, between the towns of Bénouville and Ranville, become of utmost strategic importance. The Germans are prepared to blow up the bridges to keep the British from using them.

Hours before the D-Day landings at dawn, before any other Allies have engaged the enemy, a British commando unit will land behind German lines and launch a raid upon the bridges. The commandos must seize them, intact, and hold the bridges against a certain counter-attack by elements of the 21st Panzer division. In furtherance of this dangerous mission, members of the French Resistance risk torture and death to spy upon the bridges and the Germans defending them and report back critical information to British intelligence.

Nothing less than the success of D-Day rests upon the dash and verve of the British commandos and the spies of the French Resistance who support their mission.

Private Peter Pevensie, former High King and Sword of Narnia, is a member of D Company, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, the unit ordered to land deep within German-controlled territory on the eve of D-Day, and take and hold the Caen Canal and River Orne bridges until relieved. Susan Pevensie joins the Special Operations Executive and in early 1944 is inserted into France to support the Resistance operating around Caen. Under the working name Jeanne-Louise Lambert, codenamed Rat, Susan is part of the French Resistance cell that provides the intelligence critical to the planning of a successful operation.

The story concludes on the afternoon of D-Day as a column of commandos, and their
bagpiper, march from the Sword Beach landings across the Caen Canal Bridge to relieve D Company. Rat and Sword of Narnia, the sister-spy and brother-soldier, are reunited in a shower of champagne at the first home liberated in France on June 6, 1944. Claimed by

heverus!

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