Just a Bad Dream

Amber and Ruby

Disclaimer: Chronicles of Narnia belong to the talented C.S. Lewis.

Chapter one:

Professor Kirke was really happy that summer. The Pevensies and his granddaughter were going to spend summer with him in the freshly furnished cottage. Digory Kirke hugged the children – well, they had grown into lovely ladies and gentleman- with affection.

"How are Professor?" Lucy, 19, asked with her hazel eyes shining.

"Not bad, Lucy. You've grown into lovely lady, God bless. You too Susan. Would you like some tea?"

"Yes, please," Susan grinned. Memories flooded her brain… Professor Kirke's previous house held the door to Narnia and…

The four Pevensies followed the Professor down the corridor, leaving the four luggages near the front door . The kitchen was small but cozy. As the water started boiling, and the four sat around the table, the Professor started telling them about Emma; "Emma is in town… she went to get some books. I hope that you'll get along."

"Who's Emma?" Peter asked.

"My niece. She has been living with me since her parents died… she's about your age."

"Grandpa… I'm here." Emma made her presence known as not to frighten the five. The luggages had been an indicator that the Pevensies have arrived. When Emma appeared in the kitchen, with a long black braid, and four books in her hand, the Pevensies looked at each other. Was Emma like their cousin? Was she annoying? Was she sweet?

The Professor poured the tea. "Want some tea dear?"

"I hate tea, remember!" Emma said with a smile. She looked at the four and put the books on the kitchen counter.

"I'm Emma," she said grinning.

"Edmund."

"Peter"

"Lucy."

"Susan"

"You arrived early," Professor Kirke said, noticing it was only eleven o'clock.

"Yes, I got a lift from Helga."

"God bless her soul," Kirke said and sat down.

"So, you love reading?" Lucy asked in an attempt to start a conversation.

"Yes! I like Wuthering Heights."

"Really, I have read it." Susan said.

"Do you like it?" Emma said, her grey eyes smiling.

Susan grinned. "It's not bad. I prefer Jane Eyre; Charlotte Bronte's."

"Yes, it's lovely." Emma nodded.

"At school, we had studied Wuthering Heights… I don't really like it." Edmund said smirking.

"Why?" Emma said slightly offended.

"How can someone hurt someone who he claims to love?"

"I totally agree with you. But Wuthering Heights isn't about love… It's about passion, jealousy and hurt."

"Are you still at studying?" Peter asked, liking the fact that Emma wasn't a snob.

"Yes, I'm studying Medicine."

"A doctor?" Lucy asked with admiration.

"Yes," Emma said shyly.

"Emma, show them their rooms. It was a long journey."

Emma nodded and showed them their rooms.

The Pevensies thanked her and the four sibling gathered into Susan's and Lucy's room to discuss the events.

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