Disclaimer: I own only the character Raxie and the plotline that proceeds after Ramandu's island.

"Come on Lucy." Caspian turned Lucy towards the side entrance to the main hall, arm slung around her shoulders. "It's been a long day and you need your rest."

Lucy heard the rest of Caspian's unspoken words in her mind, words that were heated and meant for lover's ears. She was just as eager to fully become Caspian's wife, to consummate their marriage. At the same she was nervous, unsure of how the night would progress. He lead her down several hallways before coming to a stop before two large double doors with golden lions rampant on each door, the royal insignia of Narnia."Welcome home Lucy." Caspian said softly as he pushed open one of the doors to their living quarters and bedroom. Inside Lucy was in awe, the rooms were more magnificent than anything she had experienced in her time before in Narnia.

Red and gold were the dominant colors, richly elegant against the polished stonework of the floors that were covered with large rugs to keep the cold at bay, as well as the stonework that made up the walls and ceiling of the rooms, the stones the color of light cream. There was a sitting room Lucy entered first that led directly to an alcove that led directly to the large balcony that was used during official viewings, and on each side of the balcony were smaller, shallower alcoves with doors leading to a private library to the right and their bedroom to the left. The bedroom looked surprisingly modern with all the luxuries Lucy would expect to find on Earth. A large imperial size bed sat against the far wall, windows facing east looking into a private garden reserved for the royal family. A large bathing room lay behind a door to the right of the bed, the large wardrobe that held their clothing sitting against the wall to the right of the door as well as the dresser and vanity to the left of the door that Caspian escorted Lucy through."It's beautiful." Lucy breathed stepping into the room, looking about in eagerness. She flitted around like a butterfly, going from place to place and examining every nuance of the room."Ah Lucy." Caspian laughed at her curiosity as he closed the bedroom door. "It is good to please you.""You'll spoil me silly." Lucy laughed, turning to face Caspian. She stilled at the dark expression in his compelling gaze. Heat and desire blazed in his stormy eyes, rooting Lucy to where she stood, part of her mind registering that Caspian had bolted the door securely so they wouldn't be interrupted."No, sweetheart, you'll surely spoil me." Caspian advanced on her, pulling his armor off piece by piece, tossing them aside carelessly.

"Caspian?" Lucy was excited, but hesitant, unsure."Dear Lucy, have no fear, but tonight it will be just you and I."

Lucy had no real fear, just the normal apprehension of not knowing what would happen next. She was eager to learn of the magic that could exist between a man and woman, husband and wife. She watched Caspian remove his padded jerkin and then his crisp white linen tunic, eyes devouring his golden flesh that was dusted with equally golden hair that spread from his pectorals downward before disappearing into the waistband of his breeches in the form of an arrow. Lucy felt her body temperature rise drastically at the sight of a half naked Caspian. She watched as he advanced on her slowly, like a predator stalking its prey.

Reaching out Lucy placed her palm against Caspian's chest right over his heart, feeling it beating madly beneath his skin and muscles. With a smile on his handsome face Caspian lifted the crown of white roses off her head, tossing it aside. With sure movements and warm eyes Caspian began undressing her. His touch was feather-light and gentle as he undid the laces that held up the back of her dress. None of his caresses were blatantly sexual but the intimacy of the moment was so profound and powerful that Lucy shuddered.Every part of her was on fire, burning hotter than ever before. She was melting under the heady sensations that were swirling within her. She surrendered to them, surrendering to Caspian to do his will. Lucy's eyes slipped closed to savor the experience, colors exploding behind her eyelids. Suddenly Caspian released her, leaving her cold and alone. Eyes snapping open Lucy looked up at Caspian, only to see his face turned toward the windows, a small smile on his lips.

"What?" Her voice was deeper and raw than normal.

"Fireworks." He smiled down at her. "A celebration."

"Wow."

"Yeah, you're wow yourself." Caspian's smile turned into an unrepentantly lavacious grin as Lucy gasped before turning and diving under that covers on the bed in an attempt to cover her nudity.

"It's a little late for that Lucy." He tugged off the rest of his clothing, waiting for her brain to register the fact that he stood before her in all his glory.

"Caspian!" She squealed, covering her face with her hands, embarrassed and excited at the same time.

"Lucy, you don't need to be so shy." Caspian laughed, climbing under the blankets beside her. Lucy shivered when his skin brushed against hers, making her flesh ripple.

"I can't help – what?"

Fire spread from where Caspian's hands and lips touched Lucy's body. Finally she was being taught what her body instinctively craved and how to give back to her husband. As the love and delight and passion soared she realized that this was far beyond what her dream had depicted on board the Dawn Treader. The love that she and Caspian were making was so powerful and so right that it brought tears to Lucy's eyes, a sense of wholeness and peace filling her.

"I love you." Lucy whispered, gazing into Caspian's face as he rested his weight on his forearms, body warm and welcome above hers.

"I love you too sweetheart." He murmured, storm colored eyes returning to their natural blue-grey.Outside fireworks still lit up the night sky, but even the booms and crackles of the light show couldn't keep the lovers awake. Lucy's final thought before she drifted off to sleep in Caspian's embrace was that she loved the man beside her with all of her heart.